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Discovering SDRs Everywhere - Hack a Day Sat, 17 Oct 2026 14:00:24 GMT
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To quote commenter [douyarou], “It’s like our little version of a Precambrian explosion”. A bunch of hackers have discovered, independently and building on each other’s work, software-defined radio (SDR) capabilities …read more
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Sony Has Caused 'Friction' Between It and PlayStation Fans Over Disc Mess, Says PS1, PS2, PS3 Creator - Push Square - Google Sat, 17 Oct 2026 12:38:56 GMT
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- Sony Has Caused 'Friction' Between It and PlayStation Fans Over Disc Mess, Says PS1, PS2, PS3 Creator Push Square
- Ken Kutaragi ‘understands’ why PlayStation fans don’t want to give up physical games Video Games Chronicle
- Killing PS5 Discs Just Makes Sense, Even If It Angers People, Former PlayStation Exec Says GameSpot
- While PlayStation Waits on GTA VI, Slot Studios Have Been Running a Weekly Release Calendar PSX Extreme
- Can PlayStation Please Stop Punching Themselves In The Face? Couch Soup
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An interview with YouTuber Benn Jordan, who recently testified in Congress against license plate readers, on Flock, privacy, the surveillance backlash, and more (Nilay Patel/The Verge) - Techmeme Sat, 17 Oct 2026 09:35:00 GMT
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 Nilay Patel / The Verge:
An interview with YouTuber Benn Jordan, who recently testified in Congress against license plate readers, on Flock, privacy, the surveillance backlash, and more — Today, I'm talking with Benn Jordan, musician, YouTuber, researcher, and investigative journalist.
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Montevideo, Uruguay-based Scanntech, which develops market intelligence tools using POS data, raised $180M in a Series F led by L Catterton and Partners Group (FinSMEs) - Techmeme Sat, 17 Oct 2026 05:50:01 GMT
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FinSMEs:
Montevideo, Uruguay-based Scanntech, which develops market intelligence tools using POS data, raised $180M in a Series F led by L Catterton and Partners Group — Scanntech, a Montevideo, Uruguay-based provider of a retail intelligence, data analytics, and marketing services platform, raised $180M in Series F financing.
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The Leap Second Is No More - Wired Fri, 16 Oct 2026 21:31:35 GMT
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The metric might not mean much to laypeople, but leap seconds have been a source of contention in the timekeeping community for years. Now, they’re dead.
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Windows Defender now works in Linux, because why not - TechSpot Fri, 16 Oct 2026 20:40:00 GMT
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Microsoft believes Linux systems also need a corporate-oriented security solution such as Defender. Redmond's anti-malware solution, notorious for its arguably excessive false positives, is now offering expanded support for major Linux distributions. This allows organizations to use the same security platform to protect heterogeneous enterprise environments where Windows and Linux...
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First Surface Laptop Ultra reviews: a promising but pricey MacBook Pro rival - TechSpot Fri, 16 Oct 2026 18:50:00 GMT
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Microsoft Surface Laptop Ultra reviews have landed with a mixed verdict. Powered by RTX Spark, the premium Arm laptop earns praise for its MacBook-like build quality, AI capabilities, and versatility. However, its steep price, modest battery life, and Windows software limitations keep it from fully delivering on its ambitious promises.
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Asus ROG Xbox Ally X20 debuts: It's all about that OLED - TechSpot Fri, 16 Oct 2026 18:50:00 GMT
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The ROG Xbox Ally X20 is receiving praises for its gorgeous 7.4" OLED, premium design, improved controls and ergonomics. Performance is largely unchanged from last year's Xbox Ally X though, and then there's the very steep $1,300 price tag.
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I tried replacing Photoshop, Lightroom, and Acrobat with free vibe-coded alternatives, and they're surprisingly good - XDA - Google Fri, 16 Oct 2026 18:00:19 GMT
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- I tried replacing Photoshop, Lightroom, and Acrobat with free vibe-coded alternatives, and they're surprisingly good XDA
- Adobe software dupe maker takes on Microsoft Office, releasing free versions of Word, Powerpoint, and Excel Mashable
- Copyright and the Vibe-Coded Adobe Clones Plagiarism Today
- How AI apps are offering free substitutes for Big Tech software Al Jazeera
- I tried the free Microsoft Word clone on Linux – and it’s my new default (on Mac too) ZDNET
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WhatsApp now lets anyone join calls without an account or app - TechSpot Fri, 16 Oct 2026 15:39:00 GMT
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The new guest calling feature lets anyone join WhatsApp calls through a shared link, no account or app needed. It works for voice and video calls, which remain end-to-end encrypted, and support up to 32 participants. Hosts can controll who enters the call, similar to Zoom and Meet.
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Cinema 4D adds procedural scattering, more realistic liquids, and faster rendering - TechSpot Fri, 16 Oct 2026 13:54:00 GMT
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Cinema 4D 2027 introduces a new procedural scattering system for creating detailed environments with vegetation, rocks, and other objects. The update also brings Liquid FX, which automatically generates foam, spray, and bubbles for more realistic fluid simulations, alongside Redshift performance improvements, expanded CAD support, and new node-based tools.
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Skechers Coupon Codes 20% Off - Wired Fri, 16 Oct 2026 05:00:00 GMT
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Learn how to find, compare, and apply the best Skechers online discounts to save on comfortable sneakers, athletic apparel, and accessories.
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Nvidia Broadcast 2.3 adds 4K video upscaling and frame generation - TechSpot Thu, 15 Oct 2026 16:40:00 GMT
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Nvidia Broadcast has received a major upgrade, bringing AI-powered 4K video upscaling and frame generation to webcams. The update also moves beyond live streaming, allowing users to enhance previously recorded videos and audio files. The features require compatible RTX GPUs.
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ABT Promo Codes & Discounts for October 2026 - Wired Thu, 15 Oct 2026 05:00:00 GMT
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Learn how to maximize your savings on major appliances, electronics, and mattresses using verified ABT discount codes, rebates, and special coupons, and save up to $1,200 in October 2026.
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MIT Farm is growing - MIT Tue, 13 Oct 2026 19:30:00 GMT
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Co-founders Aleks Banaś and Zachary Rapaport see architecture and farming as deeply complementary disciplines. Their nascent club is having a sizeable impact at the Institute.
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Turning the tide on Massachusetts shellfishing data - MIT Wed, 07 Oct 2026 19:55:00 GMT
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MIT researchers built a cloud-based platform to help Massachusetts coastal towns and the state manage shellfishing closures, giving thousands of permit holders a clearer view of where they can fish.
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Who we become when we talk to machines - MIT Tue, 29 Sep 2026 04:00:00 GMT
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Professor Sherry Turkle’s new book, “Artificial Intimacy,” offers a withering critique of chatbots and the antisocial dynamics she believes they encourage.
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Podcast: SHASS’s special sauce - MIT Tue, 22 Sep 2026 04:00:00 GMT
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Established after World War II, the School of the Humanities, Arts, and Social Sciences is an integral part of the MIT experience. Three faculty reflect on the school’s ongoing impact.
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