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Sources: Kalshi is targeting a December rollout for exchange-traded futures contracts tracking US inflation, rivaling exchanges like CME and ICE (Greg Ritchie/Bloomberg) - Techmeme Fri, 23 Oct 2026 15:45:01 GMT

Greg Ritchie / Bloomberg:
Sources: Kalshi is targeting a December rollout for exchange-traded futures contracts tracking US inflation, rivaling exchanges like CME and ICE — Kalshi Inc. is opening up a new frontier in its rivalry with traditional financial exchanges by pitching the world's largest banks and hedge funds on a futures market tied to US inflation.

 
UK detective investigated for allegedly using Microsoft Copilot to make decisions in criminal cases - TechSpot Fri, 23 Oct 2026 15:18:00 GMT

The senior Derbyshire Constabulary officer is facing an investigation by the Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC) over alleged gross misconduct. According to the BBC, the inquiry began in August, following a voluntary referral from the force on June 23 after an internal review of the detective's AI use.

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How Many Billions Would It Take to Hold Meta Accountable? - Wired Fri, 23 Oct 2026 15:00:00 GMT
Meta got hit this week with its biggest fine yet, the latest in a mounting pile of court-ordered payments.
 
Designers’ notes: The River of Bones rules - Warhammer Community - Google Fri, 23 Oct 2026 14:55:36 GMT
  1. Designers’ notes: The River of Bones rules Warhammer Community
  2. Warhammer art through the years: Tomb Kings of Khemri Warhammer Community
  3. Designers’ notes: creating the new Tomb Kings of Khemri miniatures Warhammer Community
  4. Designers’ notes: The River of Bones lore Warhammer Community
  5. ‘Warhammer: The Old World’- The Other Tomb King Minis We Need Bell of Lost Souls
 
Source: Shein has agreed to pay $100M, equivalent to 44% of its Q2 profit, to settle a US FTC investigation over delivery delays and other customer complaints (Reuters) - Techmeme Fri, 23 Oct 2026 14:20:01 GMT

Reuters:
Source: Shein has agreed to pay $100M, equivalent to 44% of its Q2 profit, to settle a US FTC investigation over delivery delays and other customer complaints — Chinese fast-fashion giant Shein (0625.HK) has agreed to pay $100 million to settle an investigation by the US Federal Trade Commission …

 
New for Necromunda in 2027 - Warhammer Community - Google Fri, 23 Oct 2026 14:05:30 GMT
New for Necromunda in 2027 Warhammer Community
 
This Week in Security: Record Patch Tuesday, PHP’s Bad Time, The Oldest Vuln, AI Armies, and More - Hack a Day Fri, 23 Oct 2026 14:00:49 GMT
It’s no longer a proper month without Microsoft breaking its own record for security fixes, and October’s Patch Tuesday was no exception. Brian Krebs brings the roundup: more than 1,400 …read more
 
Apple revives the original iPod as an Apple Music easter egg - The Verge - Google Fri, 23 Oct 2026 13:58:43 GMT
  1. Apple revives the original iPod as an Apple Music easter egg The Verge
  2. Happy 25th Anniversary, iPod MacRumors
  3. This working first-gen iPod on the Apple Music site is about to take over my whole day TechRadar
  4. The original Apple iPod debuted 25 years ago today — Steve Jobs’ $399 device fit 1,000 songs into a package the size of a deck of cards with 5 gigabytes of storage Tom's Hardware
  5. Apple’s website has fun new easter egg: a fully interactive iPod 9to5Mac
 
'We're Victims of Xbox's Change in Strategy': Dishonored Dev Has Weeks to Save Itself - Push Square - Google Fri, 23 Oct 2026 13:45:00 GMT
  1. 'We're Victims of Xbox's Change in Strategy': Dishonored Dev Has Weeks to Save Itself Push Square
  2. Report: Microsoft Is Running Out Of Time To Save Xbox Studio Arkane Pure Xbox
  3. Marvel's Blade Is Reportedly Still in Development at Arkane Lyon Despite Xbox Closure Threat IGN
  4. Report: Arkane Studios has until November 13 to find a buyer Gematsu
  5. Microsoft Reportedly Plans to Close Marvel’s Blade Studio as Deadline Looms VICE
 
The reactor meant to showcase nuclear’s comeback keeps hitting problems - ArsTechnica Fri, 23 Oct 2026 13:43:21 GMT
A contractor fell into a reactor cavity and a bundle of fuel rods almost fell over.
 
OpenAI makes Decisions API, its Jev competitor, generally available with new voice and visual modalities, at $0.10/1M input tokens and no output-token charges (Tim Fernholz/TechCrunch) - Techmeme Fri, 23 Oct 2026 13:25:02 GMT

Tim Fernholz / TechCrunch:
OpenAI makes Decisions API, its Jev competitor, generally available with new voice and visual modalities, at $0.10/1M input tokens and no output-token charges — OpenAI made its Decisions API model widely available to users for the first time, entering the market for fast …

 
Three airport workers implicated in $470,000 RTX 5090 heist as one of the stolen cards appears online - TechSpot Fri, 23 Oct 2026 13:17:00 GMT

Oderço Distribuidora, a Brazilian importer and distributor of computer hardware, recently revealed that the two pallets of RTX 5090s imported from the US went missing at the São Paulo airport while on the way to the company.

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Greece enacts social media ban for kids under 15 - Engadget Fri, 23 Oct 2026 13:12:47 GMT
Greece has passed a social media ban for kids under 15 after after announcing the measure earlier this year.
 
People are fixing their TV OSes with Claude - The Verge - Google Fri, 23 Oct 2026 13:00:00 GMT
  1. People are fixing their TV OSes with Claude The Verge
  2. People are using AI to make their smart TVs dumb again TechCrunch
  3. Developers Are Using AI to Strip Ads and Tracking From Smart TVs Yahoo Tech
  4. Please don’t use AI hacks to debloat your TV PCWorld
  5. People are now vibe-coding their smart TVs to strip them of ads and unwanted features XDA
 
Pathos AI, which uses AI to develop oncology drugs, raised a $237M Series E at a $3B post-money valuation, up from $1.6B after its $365M Series D in May 2025 (Katherine Davis/Axios) - Techmeme Fri, 23 Oct 2026 12:40:01 GMT

Katherine Davis / Axios:
Pathos AI, which uses AI to develop oncology drugs, raised a $237M Series E at a $3B post-money valuation, up from $1.6B after its $365M Series D in May 2025 — Precision oncology biotech Pathos AI said Friday it raised a $237 million Series E round at a $3 billion post-money valuation.

 
The iPhone Duo Is Selling Out Within Minutes of Apple Stores’ Doors Opening - CNET Fri, 23 Oct 2026 12:33:45 GMT
Crowds camped outside of stores up to two days before the iPhone Duo became available on Friday.
 
Bose acquires Skullcandy in surprise deal, looks to attract younger buyers - TechSpot Fri, 23 Oct 2026 12:22:00 GMT

Bose plans to keep Skullcandy running as its own brand, and its headquarters will stay put in Park City, Utah. It will sit inside Bose's Premium Consumer Audio business, gaining access to Bose's technology, global distribution, and retail partners while holding on to its own identity. Bose also says it...

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New iPhone Duo? Here are 4 Features You Should Check Out Now - CNET Fri, 23 Oct 2026 12:00:00 GMT
A handful of neat capabilities help Apple’s foldable phone feel even more intuitive.
 
ASUS ProArt P16 review: A sleek showcase for NVIDIA's RTX Spark - Engadget Fri, 23 Oct 2026 12:00:00 GMT
NVIDIA's RTX Spark platform is off to a good start, but the ProArt P16 is really only meant for AI fanatics.
 
ASUS ProArt P16 Review: A Sleek Showcase For NVIDIA's RTX Spark - Engadget - Google Fri, 23 Oct 2026 12:00:00 GMT
  1. ASUS ProArt P16 Review: A Sleek Showcase For NVIDIA's RTX Spark Engadget
  2. NVIDIA Gives DGX And RTX Systems A 40% AI Inference Boost, While DGX Spark Now Clusters Up To 8 Units For 1 TB Memory Wccftech
  3. RTX Spark: Real-World Local AI ⭐ Thurrott.com
  4. I've been testing Nvidia's RTX Spark chip to see what it's capable of — and if you want to game, create and vibe code on the go, it’s a great all-around package TechRadar
  5. This $3,200 RTX Spark laptop still wants me to pay for ad-free Solitaire PCWorld
 
An interview with Intel's leadership, including CTO Pushkar Ranade, on AI chip demand, lessons from 10nm, whether Intel can catch up to TSMC, Terafab, and more (Dwarkesh Patel/Dwarkesh Podcast) - Techmeme Fri, 23 Oct 2026 11:45:14 GMT

Dwarkesh Patel / Dwarkesh Podcast:
An interview with Intel's leadership, including CTO Pushkar Ranade, on AI chip demand, lessons from 10nm, whether Intel can catch up to TSMC, Terafab, and more — What I learned from touring Intel's most advanced fab and talking to its leadership. — I spent two days touring Intel's …

 
Think the iPhone Duo is expensive? Wait until you see how much Apple charges to repair it - TechSpot Fri, 23 Oct 2026 11:37:00 GMT

Apple's first-ever foldable phone, the iPhone Duo, launches today. With a price ranging from $1,999 to $3,199, it's Cupertino's most expensive phone to date, but buying one without AppleCare could prove even more costly.

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There's a new toxic dating trend: ‘cushioning.’ Is it cheating? - Yahoo - Google Fri, 23 Oct 2026 11:30:37 GMT
There's a new toxic dating trend: ‘cushioning.’ Is it cheating? Yahoo
 
Ukraine learns to fight without Starlink as Musk plays politics with satellites - ArsTechnica Fri, 23 Oct 2026 11:30:22 GMT
Ukraine has changed drone and war-fighting tech to reduce reliance on Starlink.
 
GuliKit TT Pro review: The ideal Switch 2 controller for players on the go - Engadget Fri, 23 Oct 2026 11:30:00 GMT
A protective case and an accessory box make it easy to travel with the TT Pro.
 
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 Review: The Littlest Smartphone That Could - Wired Fri, 23 Oct 2026 11:30:00 GMT
Samsung’s cute compact is for those who want the smallest possible phone. Performance and camera are solid, but it’s pricier than its predecessor.
 
Where to Buy iPhone Duo Today: Stores, Pickup, and Wait Times - MacRumors - Google Fri, 23 Oct 2026 11:27:40 GMT
  1. Where to Buy iPhone Duo Today: Stores, Pickup, and Wait Times MacRumors
  2. Review of iPhone Duo: A New Chapter That Redefines a Smartphone’s Purpose The New York Times
  3. Lines return to Apple Stores in Las Vegas for foldable iPhone Duo KSNV
  4. Apple's foldable iPhone hits stores with $2,000 price tag and scarce supply Reuters
  5. New iPhone Duo: Fans camp out across Los Angeles for Apple's first foldable smartphone ABC7 Los Angeles
 
Tesla says it will no longer release the Cybertruck in Australia and New Zealand - Engadget Fri, 23 Oct 2026 11:26:04 GMT
People who reserved the Cybertruck in Australia and New Zealand will soon get a refund, because Tesla now won't release it there.
 
Review: Crystal Lake suffers a bit from its obsession with Pam Voorhees - ArsTechnica Fri, 23 Oct 2026 11:15:03 GMT
Friday the 13th prequel series based on Jason’s mom drags at first, then hits a vein.
 
Samsung confirms a list of Galaxy phones and tablets getting Android 17 updates - 9to5Google - Google Fri, 23 Oct 2026 11:15:00 GMT
  1. Samsung confirms a list of Galaxy phones and tablets getting Android 17 updates 9to5Google
  2. Samsung Galaxy A55 and A35 Get One UI 9 — but Not Everyone Can Update Yet TechRepublic
  3. One of Samsung's most popular phones is now getting stable One UI 9 with Android 17 Android Authority
  4. Samsung is simply unstoppable, spreading the One UI 9 love far and wide for over a dozen phones PhoneArena
  5. Samsung Rolls Out One UI 9 to Galaxy M47, A26 and A17 SammyGuru
 
Canva launches Craft, its first AI image generator, available to free users - TechSpot Fri, 23 Oct 2026 11:14:00 GMT
Canva has launched Craft, its first in-house AI image generation model, available to free and paid users. Unlike conventional image generators, Craft plans the composition before rendering, aiming to improve text accuracy and object placement. It supports 2K resolution, more than 30 aspect ratios, and text generation in 55 languages.
 
Claim your commemorative Space Marine 2 desk mat from your local Warhammer Store - Warhammer Community - Google Fri, 23 Oct 2026 11:05:10 GMT
  1. Claim your commemorative Space Marine 2 desk mat from your local Warhammer Store Warhammer Community
  2. For the Glory of the Emperor: Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2 Audience Reaches 15 Million Players - Festive Promo Art Unveiled iXBT.games
  3. Space Marine 2 Welcomes Its 15 Millionth Battle-Brother As Titus And The Ultramarines Keep Marching SFFGazette.com
  4. AMD celebrates 12 million Space Marine 2 players with $3,400 Maingear gaming PC giveaway Notebookcheck
  5. Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2 Tops 15 Million Players VGChartz
 
Rocket Report: SpaceX says no thanks to military launches; Spanish rocket nearly ready - ArsTechnica Fri, 23 Oct 2026 11:00:57 GMT
"We believe Canada should be able to reach orbit on its own terms."
 
When You Can’t Pick Between Electric and Jet Power, This Buggy Has You Covered - Hack a Day Fri, 23 Oct 2026 11:00:10 GMT
Rear view of the sand rail whizzing by.
Technically, what [Macona] built with a surplus Solar T-62 turbine is not a dune buggy, but a sand rail, but it does have the delightfully rare combination of electric and …read more
 
Split Tunneling Is Your VPN’s Best Feature. Here’s How to Make the Most of It - Wired Fri, 23 Oct 2026 11:00:00 GMT
This feature common to VPN services gives you protection and privacy specifically when and where you need it.
 
iOS 27 Cheat Sheet: Quickly Become an Expert on the New iPhone Update - CNET Fri, 23 Oct 2026 11:00:00 GMT
From new features to updates, here’s everything you should know about iOS 27.
 
Turtle Beach Vulcan II XP Review: Clicky Compromise - Wired Fri, 23 Oct 2026 10:45:00 GMT
Great for typing and fine for gaming, but too many compromises keep this mechanical keyboard from leveling up your play.
 
Sources: Anthropic and London-based PE firm Hg agree to launch a consultancy by the end of 2026 to embed AI consultants and engineers into European businesses (Financial Times) - Techmeme Fri, 23 Oct 2026 10:40:01 GMT

Financial Times:
Sources: Anthropic and London-based PE firm Hg agree to launch a consultancy by the end of 2026 to embed AI consultants and engineers into European businesses — New company backed by Anthropic and UK buyout group Hg will advise companies on how to deploy AI

 
TDM Neo Hybrid Headphones Review: Two-in-One Woes - Wired Fri, 23 Oct 2026 10:30:00 GMT
CES 2026 loved these innovative headphones that transform into a Bluetooth speaker. After living with them, I’m impressed by the engineering, but less impressed by the sound.
 
Your iPhone Duo Is a Big Investment—Here’s How To Keep It Protected and Powered, Anywhere - Gizmodo - Google Fri, 23 Oct 2026 10:20:37 GMT
  1. Your iPhone Duo Is a Big Investment—Here’s How To Keep It Protected and Powered, Anywhere Gizmodo
  2. The 14 best iPhone Duo cases with hinge protection, kickstands Mashable
  3. Apple’s iPhone Duo Case Has Adhesives and That’s Actually Normal PetaPixel
  4. iPhone Duo Launches With Carrier and Accessory Discounts Available MacRumors
  5. The Looki L1 Records Your Day So You Do Not Have To Yahoo
 
Microsoft is emailing Xbox owners to trade in their consoles, less than a year after raising prices - TechSpot Fri, 23 Oct 2026 10:16:00 GMT

X user Nintendeal posted an email they received from Microsoft. "Haven't played on your console in a while? If you've moved on to XBOX on PC or another way to play XBOX games, it may be time to trade in your console to Best Buy for up to $375 back,"...

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A Dating App Is Offering ‘Chivalry Mode’ and ‘Marriage Timeline’ to Get Gen Z Married - Wired Fri, 23 Oct 2026 10:15:00 GMT
Upward, a newly relaunched Christian app, is pitching trad values to a generation that barely even dates.
 
What Type of Mattress Is Right for You? (2026) - Wired Fri, 23 Oct 2026 10:08:00 GMT
Here’s how to pick the best mattress for your sleep needs, straight from a professional mattress tester.
 
Beyond the Review: Inside the Onyx RCR 80V E-Bike - CNET Fri, 23 Oct 2026 10:00:00 GMT
The Onyx RCR 80V can hit motorcycle speeds, but after hundreds of miles in the saddle, I found there’s a lot more to this compact e-bike than going fast.
 
Oura sues Ultrahuman (again) to block its latest smart ring from the US market - Engadget Fri, 23 Oct 2026 09:59:15 GMT
Oura has sued Ultrahuman again in a Texas federal court over its latest product, the Ring Pro.
 
Cyberpunk 2077 2.5 Update Secretly Added The Witcher 3 Sword and Cosmetics - IGN - Google Fri, 23 Oct 2026 09:50:54 GMT
  1. Cyberpunk 2077 2.5 Update Secretly Added The Witcher 3 Sword and Cosmetics IGN
  2. REDstreams — Cyberpunk 2077: Edgerunners 2 Update (2.5) is coming! cyberpunk.net
  3. From the Anime to the Game — Free Update Brings Edgerunners 2 Content and More to Cyberpunk 2077! XBOX Wire
  4. Cyberpunk 2077 Joins Xbox Play Anywhere as Update 2.5 Goes Live TechPowerUp
  5. ‘Cyberpunk 2077’ Surprise Update 2.5 Big Story Quest, Other Additions Revealed Forbes
 
Greece's parliament passes a bill to ban social media platforms for children under 15 from January 1, 2027, and gives companies 2.5 months to verify users' ages (Angeliki Koutantou/Reuters) - Techmeme Fri, 23 Oct 2026 09:50:07 GMT

Angeliki Koutantou / Reuters:
Greece's parliament passes a bill to ban social media platforms for children under 15 from January 1, 2027, and gives companies 2.5 months to verify users' ages — Greece's parliament approved a bill on Friday that bans the use of social media platforms for children under 15 amid growing concerns …

 
Shigeru Miyamoto explains why AI won’t make human creativity obsolete - Video Games Chronicle - Google Fri, 23 Oct 2026 09:45:13 GMT
  1. Shigeru Miyamoto explains why AI won’t make human creativity obsolete Video Games Chronicle
  2. Nintendo veteran Shigeru Miyamoto to receive Japan's Order of Culture award GamesIndustry.biz
  3. Shigeru Miyamoto becomes first game developer to receive the Order of Culture, Japan's highest cultural honor AUTOMATON
  4. Shigeru Miyamoto Doesn’t Know If AI Can Take Over Creativity, But Says It Could Be An 'Opportunity' To Define What It Means To Create Kotaku
  5. Miyamoto still working on "several projects," might try making a game again, and wants to create something Nintendo doesn't usually do GoNintendo
 
Best Early Black Friday Smart Bird Feeder Deals (2026) - Wired Fri, 23 Oct 2026 09:30:00 GMT
I’ve spent years testing smart bird feeders. These are the currently discounted models I’d buy for myself—or give as gifts.
 
Anthropic says it partnered with Theorem to use Claude to formally prove useful security properties at the assembly code level across 123 open-source libraries (Anthropic) - Techmeme Fri, 23 Oct 2026 09:15:03 GMT

Anthropic:
Anthropic says it partnered with Theorem to use Claude to formally prove useful security properties at the assembly code level across 123 open-source libraries — Introduction — Even mature, heavily tested software contains bugs, and LLMs are increasingly adept at finding them.

 
8 Things to Know About the iPhone Duo - Wired Fri, 23 Oct 2026 09:15:00 GMT
Did you manage to score Apple’s first folding phone on launch day? Are you still mulling it over? Here are a few things to keep in mind.
 
Best Dyson Week Deals (2026): Dyson V15 Detect, Dyson Airwrap - Wired Fri, 23 Oct 2026 09:07:00 GMT
Dyson’s sale event is happening now, and you can save up to $300 on vacuums, hair tools, and more.
 
A startup called Warhound is genetically engineering dogs for the military - Engadget Fri, 23 Oct 2026 09:01:01 GMT
Warhound is genetically engineering dogs for the military, law enforcement and first responder operations.
 
The ‘Exotic Physics’ Behind a Mysterious 1,000-Mile Cloud on Mars - Wired Fri, 23 Oct 2026 09:00:00 GMT
The cloud has baffled astronomers since its discovery in 2018. Now, a new study offers a possible cause for its appearance.
 
DOOM Ported to a $30 Clamp Meter - Hack a Day Fri, 23 Oct 2026 08:00:17 GMT
DOOM. Boil it, mash it, stick it in a stew, it’s the game that runs on anything and everything. Now, the classic shooter is running on a rather unlikely target—a …read more
 
Samsung Galaxy S27 Pro and S27 Ultra batteries seen for the first time - SamMobile - Google Fri, 23 Oct 2026 06:59:00 GMT
  1. Samsung Galaxy S27 Pro and S27 Ultra batteries seen for the first time SamMobile
  2. Samsung Galaxy S27 Release Date: Earlier Launch, Battery Confirmed Forbes
 
The world’s smallest full-frame mirrorless is back, slimmer than ever and packing in 6K open gate - Digital Camera World - Google Fri, 23 Oct 2026 06:35:16 GMT
  1. The world’s smallest full-frame mirrorless is back, slimmer than ever and packing in 6K open gate Digital Camera World
  2. The Sigma FP2 brings significant upgrades to the ‘world’s smallest’ full-frame camera The Verge
  3. Sigma fp2 Announced: The World’s Smallest Full-Frame Camera Gets a Ground-Up Redesign Canon Rumors
  4. Sigma FP2 Review: The Brick with a Heart of Gold PetaPixel
  5. Sigma FP2 Announced– 6K Open Gate in ProRes RAW & 32-bit Float Newsshooter
 
It's official: Samsung's next foldable phone is coming soon - Android Authority - Google Fri, 23 Oct 2026 06:28:00 GMT
  1. It's official: Samsung's next foldable phone is coming soon Android Authority
  2. Samsung is releasing a new foldable next week, and it just leaked 9to5Google
  3. Samsung announces luxury gold-accented W27 foldable phone launch Sammy Fans
  4. Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra-Based Samsung W27’s Luxury Makeover Surfaces Ahead of Launch SammyGuru
  5. Samsung's Upcoming Foldable Pairs a Blue Finish with Gold Accents Beebom Gadgets
 
Valve publicly mentions HLX, which might be Half-Life 3, for the first time - TechSpot Fri, 23 Oct 2026 06:03:00 GMT

Valve hasn't offered substantial details about a new Half-Life project since launching Half-Life: Alyx in 2020, but a quick name-drop has revived debate over whether Half-Life 3 is in advanced development. Code recently added to Deadlock and other Valve games also sheds more light on the game's features, if it indeed exists.

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SK Telecom unit SK Hyper is in talks with tech firms and investors to finance 15GW of data center capacity in South Korea by 2035; the first 5GW will cost $350B (Bloomberg) - Techmeme Fri, 23 Oct 2026 06:00:56 GMT

Bloomberg:
SK Telecom unit SK Hyper is in talks with tech firms and investors to finance 15GW of data center capacity in South Korea by 2035; the first 5GW will cost $350B — SK Hyper Co. is in talks with big tech firms and financial investors to secure funding for an envisioned $350 billion data center buildout …

 
Oura sues Indian smart ring rival Ultrahuman again to block US sales of Ring Pro, months after a redesign helped Ultrahuman return following an import ban (Jagmeet Singh/TechCrunch) - Techmeme Fri, 23 Oct 2026 05:01:04 GMT

Jagmeet Singh / TechCrunch:
Oura sues Indian smart ring rival Ultrahuman again to block US sales of Ring Pro, months after a redesign helped Ultrahuman return following an import ban — Smart ring maker Oura has sued Indian rival Ultrahuman again, seeking to block U.S. sales of its Ring Pro (pictured above) …

 
Restoring a Soviet ES-4001 Mainframe Control Panel - Hack a Day Fri, 23 Oct 2026 05:00:00 GMT
Recently the [Chornobyl Family] got their hands on an ES-4001 control panel for a 1970s-era Soviet mainframe, with the intention to restore it to full working order. Not just because …read more
 
Chinese state media: DeepSeek and MiniMax completed registration and won approval to open-source and deploy AI models overseas under proposed export controls (Bloomberg) - Techmeme Fri, 23 Oct 2026 04:50:55 GMT

Bloomberg:
Chinese state media: DeepSeek and MiniMax completed registration and won approval to open-source and deploy AI models overseas under proposed export controls — DeepSeek and MiniMax Group Inc. have won approval to deploy models overseas, part of a wave of homegrown AI technologies that Beijing …

 
SK Hynix says its SSD subsidiary Solidigm has halted a review of a potential US IPO to fund a new US chip fab, citing "market conditions and share price trends" (P.R. Venkat/Wall Street Journal) - Techmeme Fri, 23 Oct 2026 04:40:02 GMT

P.R. Venkat / Wall Street Journal:
SK Hynix says its SSD subsidiary Solidigm has halted a review of a potential US IPO to fund a new US chip fab, citing “market conditions and share price trends” — SK Hynix's shares fell as much as 4.2% in early trade in Seoul — SK Hynix halted plans to list its memory-chip unit in the U.S. …

 
Q&A: How AI came to model the “messy” human mind - MIT Fri, 23 Oct 2026 04:00:00 GMT
Assistant Professor Benjamin Lindquist studies how engineers deliberately injected randomness into early AI, giving rise to deep-learning models that sometimes hallucinate.
 
Persistence, teamwork, and some healthy competition - MIT Fri, 23 Oct 2026 04:00:00 GMT
Senior Veronica Calzadilla Sosa has taken the long route toward her MIT degree and found a supportive community along the way.
 
A Typography Geek Pointed Out Something About The Space Shuttle Discovery And Now I Can't Unsee It - The Autopian - Google Fri, 23 Oct 2026 03:11:14 GMT
A Typography Geek Pointed Out Something About The Space Shuttle Discovery And Now I Can't Unsee It The Autopian
 
OpenAI suspected the three fired researchers of leaking internal model designs to AI safety researcher Ryan Greenblatt, including via disappearing Signal chats (Wall Street Journal) - Techmeme Fri, 23 Oct 2026 02:50:50 GMT

Wall Street Journal:
OpenAI suspected the three fired researchers of leaking internal model designs to AI safety researcher Ryan Greenblatt, including via disappearing Signal chats — The company fired three safety researchers for mishandling sensitive information. They had been fighting to keep the workings …

 
NASA Batteries Survive Extreme Cold and Heat - Hack a Day Fri, 23 Oct 2026 02:00:05 GMT
One of the major limits of mass-produced batteries is the electrolyte. From lead-acid to lithium ion, there’s some temperature where the electrolyte will freeze and cause all sorts of problems, …read more
 
Spotify confirms it is rolling out a new Family Plan verification method requiring members to scan QR codes on plan managers' phones within seven days of notice (Sarah Perez/TechCrunch) - Techmeme Fri, 23 Oct 2026 01:50:47 GMT

Sarah Perez / TechCrunch:
Spotify confirms it is rolling out a new Family Plan verification method requiring members to scan QR codes on plan managers' phones within seven days of notice — Spotify confirmed the reports of its crackdown on Family Plan sharing during its third-quarter call with investors …

 
Nintendo Expands Switch Online's Game Boy Library With Three More Titles - Nintendo Life - Google Fri, 23 Oct 2026 01:25:00 GMT
  1. Nintendo Expands Switch Online's Game Boy Library With Three More Titles Nintendo Life
  2. A Game Boy game coveted by collectors just landed on Nintendo Switch Online. The Verge
  3. Three more Game Boy games are coming to Switch Online, including one produced by Shigeru Miyamoto Video Games Chronicle
  4. Nintendo Switch Online adds 3 Game Boy games in October 2026 update Nintendo Everything
  5. Nintendo Switch Online Adding 3 New Classics To Free Games Library IMDb
 
WhatsApp starts testing long-awaited scheduled messages on iPhone - 9to5Mac - Google Fri, 23 Oct 2026 01:22:00 GMT
  1. WhatsApp starts testing long-awaited scheduled messages on iPhone 9to5Mac
  2. WhatsApp expands its testing of scheduled messages to iOS - GSMArena.com news GSMArena.com
  3. WhatsApp scheduled messages arrive on iPhone: How to schedule chats and manage them Firstpost
  4. WhatsApp is finally testing scheduled messages on iPhone Neowin
  5. WhatsApp’s long-awaited scheduling feature is finally being tested on iPhones Digital Trends
 
The US Treasury proposes a rule to crack down on US high-tech investments in areas like AI and supercomputing in China, Russia, and other "countries of concern" (Associated Press) - Techmeme Fri, 23 Oct 2026 01:10:01 GMT

Associated Press:
The US Treasury proposes a rule to crack down on US high-tech investments in areas like AI and supercomputing in China, Russia, and other “countries of concern” — The U.S. Treasury Department proposed a rule Thursday to crack down on American high-tech investments such as supercomputing …

 
Microsoft Announces Per-Hour Cost for Xbox Cloud Gaming Service - Gizmodo - Google Fri, 23 Oct 2026 00:46:37 GMT
  1. Microsoft Announces Per-Hour Cost for Xbox Cloud Gaming Service Gizmodo
  2. Cloud Playtime Now Available to Test with XBOX Insiders XBOX Wire
  3. Hear me out: Xbox’s new Cloud Playtime streaming charges are reasonable PCWorld
  4. Xbox Is Previewing Paid Cloud Gaming For Players Without Game Pass Engadget
  5. Xbox wants you to pay 24 to 40 cents per hour to stream games you already bought Ars Technica
 
Left alone with nothing to do, AI agents started playing - TechCrunch - Google Fri, 23 Oct 2026 00:45:37 GMT
  1. Left alone with nothing to do, AI agents started playing TechCrunch
  2. AI researchers stranded Claude on a virtual desert island. It started to “play.” MIT Technology Review
  3. Strand AI on a desert island, and it starts playing and inventing games Tech Xplore
  4. MIT researchers stranded an AI agent on a desert island. What happened could change how robots are trained Fast Company
  5. Trapped With Nothing to Do, Bored AI Agents Invented Games From Scratch ExtremeTech
 
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 PC Performance Analysis - DSOGaming - Google Fri, 23 Oct 2026 00:03:38 GMT
  1. Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 PC Performance Analysis DSOGaming
  2. Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 review – a thrilling airport novel of a game The Guardian
  3. The ‘Call Of Duty: Modern Warfare 4’ Metacritic Review Score Is The Best In 15 Years Forbes
  4. Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 Review: Silver Bullet Game Informer
  5. Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 DMZ Review So Far IGN
 
GTA 6 Standard Edition vs. Ultimate Edition: Which Version Is the Better Deal? - PCMag - Google Thu, 22 Oct 2026 23:50:34 GMT
  1. GTA 6 Standard Edition vs. Ultimate Edition: Which Version Is the Better Deal? PCMag
  2. GTA 6 Trailer Features 'Dacity' Meme Coin—Here's What Traders Think It'll Do Yahoo Finance
  3. GTA 6 Preorders Are Up to $11 Off If You Follow These 3 Simple Steps (Today Only) IGN
 
A New Bird-Recognizing Feeder Under $100 Launches for Beginner Bird-Watchers - CNET Thu, 22 Oct 2026 23:34:44 GMT
Birdbuddy’s latest feeders offer free AI bird-species detection at the lowest prices ever. Here’s what you get.
 
Will Meta’s $25 Billion Court Loss Change Its Ways? (Spoiler: Probably Not) - CNET Thu, 22 Oct 2026 23:15:36 GMT
A series of judgments and settlements don’t seem to be slowing Meta’s provocative privacy practices.
 
Palmer Luckey and Ben Lamm Made a Genetically Modified Military Dog Startup - Wired Thu, 22 Oct 2026 23:15:00 GMT
Warhound came out of stealth on Wednesday with $200 million in funding and a mission to create “elite working dogs” equipped with "advanced body armor."
 
Car’s Camera Footage Backed up to NAS - Hack a Day Thu, 22 Oct 2026 23:00:13 GMT
For as many sensors, cameras, and computers as there are on modern cars, they ought to be a dream to poke around in and customize to one’s liking. Unfortunately they’re …read more
 
The next-gen Xbox won’t cost you $1,800. It can’t. Can it? - The Verge - Google Thu, 22 Oct 2026 23:00:00 GMT
  1. The next-gen Xbox won’t cost you $1,800. It can’t. Can it? The Verge
  2. Windows and Xbox teams reportedly clashed over OS experience for gaming, as next-gen Xbox Helix console slips into 2028 Windows Central
  3. Xbox Project Helix Projected $1200 Price Is Hard To Believe, Former Xbox Exec Says, As System Would Have Zero Value Wccftech
  4. Xbox Helix Console Price Reportedly Estimated, Handheld Planned for 2027 80 Level
  5. Ex-Blizzard boss says an $1,800 Xbox "will never sell" and current-gen is "fine for 99%" of people Yahoo Tech
 
Hugging Face Announces AI Model to ‘Chat’ With DNA - CNET Thu, 22 Oct 2026 22:44:42 GMT
Carbon-X can analyze DNA sequences while running on your laptop at home.
 
Super Smash Bros. creator thinks AI will make a lot of games, most won't make money - TechSpot Thu, 22 Oct 2026 22:40:00 GMT

In a recent interview with Japanese website Denfaminicogamer, Sakurai shared his well-informed opinions on how generative AI is going to impact the video game business. Developing new game "products" is becoming easier than ever, he said, but turning AI-generated slop into a profitable venture will take a lot more than...

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What to Know About Shamonda Virus Following the First Reported Human Infection - Wired Thu, 22 Oct 2026 22:26:57 GMT
Although the case is considered exceptional, investigators are working to determine how the infection occurred and whether the pathogen played a role in the patient’s death.
 
Switch 2 security takes a hit as hackers unlock homebrew access - ArsTechnica Thu, 22 Oct 2026 22:25:33 GMT
"Userland" exploit relies on integer overflow found in "SmileBasic" interpreter.
 
Switch 2 security takes a hit as hackers unlock homebrew access - Ars Technica - Google Thu, 22 Oct 2026 22:25:33 GMT
  1. Switch 2 security takes a hit as hackers unlock homebrew access Ars Technica
  2. Nintendo Switch 2 Gets Its First Software-Only Jailbreak, With Help From OpenAI Codex TechPowerUp
  3. Nintendo Switch 2 Jailbreak Surfaces Online and Allows Mario Kart World Mods VICE
  4. Nintendo Switch 2 Defenses Shattered By First Jailbreak Without A Modchip HotHardware
  5. Hacker Boasted About Hacking Switch 2, and Nintendo Removed the Vulnerable Application iXBT.games
 
Moderna and Merck say their mRNA cancer vaccine cut death, recurrence by 42% - ArsTechnica Thu, 22 Oct 2026 22:12:19 GMT
Markers released top-line results today after previously reporting the trial succeeded.
 
Latest estimate for Starship launches required to support a Moon landing? 22. - ArsTechnica Thu, 22 Oct 2026 21:52:31 GMT
"We need to keep our eyes on numerous required fuelings for the lander."
 
After The BioWare Shutdown, Mass Effect Spiritual Successor Exodus Gets A New Look - GameSpot - Google Thu, 22 Oct 2026 21:38:59 GMT
  1. After The BioWare Shutdown, Mass Effect Spiritual Successor Exodus Gets A New Look GameSpot
  2. Xbox RPG 'Exodus' Alters The Appearance Of Its Lead Character Due To Bad Feedback Pure Xbox
  3. Mass Effect Spiritual Successor Officially Reveals Redesigned Protagonist Polygon.com
  4. 'Who Is Here After Watching the Leaked Mass Effect Universe Trailer?' — the Exodus Devs Picked a Hell of a Time to Reveal Their Redesigned Male Protagonist IGN
  5. Exodus Gets New Trailer Showcasing Improvements Made to Male Jun’s Character Model GamingBolt
 
Nintendo Switch 2 jailbreaking is here, with homebrew, modding, and reverse engineering - TechSpot Thu, 22 Oct 2026 21:38:00 GMT

The Nintendo Switch 2's first public jailbreak is now in the wild. Unfortunately, anyone who hasn't already bought the coding tool SmileBASIC 4 for the Switch is out of luck, as it has already disappeared from the Nintendo eShop.

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PC shipments dropped over 20 percent in Q3 due to RAM price hikes - The Verge - Google Thu, 22 Oct 2026 21:30:39 GMT
  1. PC shipments dropped over 20 percent in Q3 due to RAM price hikes The Verge
  2. Global PC Shipments Plunge 21% in Q3 2026; Q4 Decline to Deepen to 27% Counterpoint Research
  3. MacBook Neo Helps Apple Outpace Rivals as Market Declines MacRumors
  4. Global PC Shipments Drop 21% In Q3 As Memory Prices Surge, And Forecasts Point To An Even Steeper 27% Fall In Q4 Wccftech
  5. Apple edges out a win in the PC market’s worst quarter by stumbling less than everyone else Digital Trends
 
A Mass Effect 5 Trailer Featuring Liara Appears To Have Leaked Following BioWare's Closure - Game Informer - Google Thu, 22 Oct 2026 21:27:00 GMT
  1. A Mass Effect 5 Trailer Featuring Liara Appears To Have Leaked Following BioWare's Closure Game Informer
  2. Electronic Arts to Shed 400 Jobs, Shut Down BioWare to Cut Costs Bloomberg.com
  3. A farewell to BioWare, maker of some of the best games of the 21st century | Lucy James The Guardian
  4. Leaked Mass Effect: Universe trailer gives a taste of what we’re all missing Ars Technica
  5. Next Mass Effect game cancelled as EA shuts down legendary sci-fi RPG studio BioWare Space
 
1Password now lets AI agents sign in to websites without seeing your passwords - TechSpot Thu, 22 Oct 2026 21:25:00 GMT
1Password is expanding its AI integrations beyond Claude, allowing agents like ChatGPT Work, Dots, Meta Muse, and Grok Bot to securely sign in to websites on your behalf. 1Password for Agents feature requires user approval before filling in credentials, keeping passwords and authentication codes hidden from AI models.
 
Anthropic Introduces Claude Duet: A New Agentic AI App for Professionals - CNET Thu, 22 Oct 2026 21:19:09 GMT
It’s nothing we haven’t seen before, but it’s hyper specificity toward business owners and professionals.
 
Discord improves Markdown previews, server organization, and media sharing - TechSpot Thu, 22 Oct 2026 21:17:00 GMT
Discord's latest update brings some welcome quality-of-life improvements. Markdown files now display properly formatted previews, while a new "Move to..." option makes organizing servers and channels easier. Behind the scenes, a rewritten Rust engine promises better color accuracy and more reliable image and video sharing.
 
Comcast loses more customers, claims other ISPs' cheap prices are "irrational" - ArsTechnica Thu, 22 Oct 2026 21:07:09 GMT
Comcast plans job cuts and more AI agents for its shrinking cable customer base.
 
A new subscription service promises an evolving collection of 'bold and bizarre' indie games - Engadget Thu, 22 Oct 2026 20:57:17 GMT
Publisher Pantaloon says the Playbill won't feature games that use generative AI in any way.
 
This design software reimagines everyday objects as self-aware devices - MIT Thu, 22 Oct 2026 20:45:00 GMT
“X-Hinges” helps design and 3D print items like lamps and gloves with an interactive twist: automatically embedded sensors that perceive and adaptively respond to human contact.
 
Sony Continues Its March Towards An All-Digital Future As It Reportedly Kills Off Its Last 4K UHD Player - Kotaku - Google Thu, 22 Oct 2026 20:41:43 GMT
  1. Sony Continues Its March Towards An All-Digital Future As It Reportedly Kills Off Its Last 4K UHD Player Kotaku
  2. Sony reportedly exits UHD Blu-ray player market FlatpanelsHD
  3. Not Just Game Discs: Sony’s Killing Its Blu-Ray Players, Too Gizmodo
  4. Sony's abandonment of physical media might be coming for 4K Blu-ray players next A.V. Club
  5. Sony Japan marks last standalone 4K Blu-ray player as ‘Discontinued’ — PlayStation 5 now the only Blu-ray player left in Sony’s lineup Tom's Hardware
 
FTC Imposter Scam Threatens to Unplug Your Phone Number - CNET Thu, 22 Oct 2026 20:30:20 GMT
Trust this genuine FTC warning. And maybe just don’t answer your phone.
 
Capcom confirms data breach affecting 11.7 million accounts - BleepingComputer - Google Thu, 22 Oct 2026 20:22:45 GMT
  1. Capcom confirms data breach affecting 11.7 million accounts BleepingComputer
  2. Capcom affected by data breach, over 11.7m Capcom ID accounts compromised GamesIndustry.biz
  3. Resident Evil Developer Capcom Issues Phishing Warning After Data Breach Hits Over 11 Million Customer Accounts IGN
  4. Gaming Giant Capcom Confirms Data Breach Exposed Users’ Personal Information Infosecurity Magazine
  5. Capcom Suffers a Breach Affecting 11.7 Million Accounts PCMag
 
MIT’s Kavanaugh Fellowship: From invention to impact - MIT Thu, 22 Oct 2026 20:20:00 GMT
The Kavanaugh Translational Fellows Program helps scholars turn promising research into successful businesses.
 
Spotify's Family plan QR code could cost you Premium access - Engadget Thu, 22 Oct 2026 20:19:19 GMT
Spotify is trying to make some Premium Family members prove they live at the same address.
 
Soon You Won’t Have to Do Dishes at an Airbnb (Unless You Really Want To) - CNET Thu, 22 Oct 2026 20:18:23 GMT
The lodging platform is updating its policies around what hosts can require of guests.
 
Disgraced eMudhra drops out of TLS business after using cert private key of 4 - ArsTechnica Thu, 22 Oct 2026 20:17:52 GMT
Flubbed key signing "ceremony" allowed minting of web credentials for any site.
 
This New Device ‘Bricks’ Your Phone When You Enter Your Bedroom - CNET Thu, 22 Oct 2026 20:15:10 GMT
If you struggle with doomscrolling when you should be sleeping, this new Brick could help.
 
The Google Home Speaker Has Been Secretly Eating My Wi-Fi Data - Wired Thu, 22 Oct 2026 20:05:51 GMT
My Google Home Speaker had been burning through more data than all the rest of my devices combined. As I looked into it further, I found other smart home devices that had the same problem.
 
Rhode Island sues Meta over its approach to scam ads - Engadget Thu, 22 Oct 2026 20:05:26 GMT
It's the first state to sue the social media company on these allegations.
 
An Open Source Linear Capacitive Encoder - Hack a Day Thu, 22 Oct 2026 20:00:48 GMT
If you’ve ever pulled apart a set of digital calipers, you’ve probably marvelled at the capacitive encoder that does all the measuring work. There’s nothing stopping you from using the …read more
 
Leaked Mass Effect: Universe trailer gives a taste of what we're all missing - ArsTechnica Thu, 22 Oct 2026 19:59:37 GMT
We can't have nice things, but at least we can get trailers for them.
 
The Social Society Helping Women Join the AI Boom - Wired Thu, 22 Oct 2026 19:56:32 GMT
WIRED spoke with the founders of the Aged Intelligence Society, a fast-growing events startup that brings women together to “solve midlife problems using frontier tools.”
 
The trailer for Mass Effect 5 has leaked and unfortunately it looks good - Engadget Thu, 22 Oct 2026 19:55:13 GMT
'Mass Effect: Universe' looks like it would have focused on a new protagonist and series favorite Liara T'Soni.
 
Teenage Engineering launched an instrument amp with a ton of built-in effects - The Verge - Google Thu, 22 Oct 2026 19:44:51 GMT
  1. Teenage Engineering launched an instrument amp with a ton of built-in effects The Verge
  2. Teenage Engineering's EP-35 is a playful, portable amp and speaker for outdoor jams MusicRadar
  3. Teenage engineering EP–35 K.O. AMP portable guitar and mic amp Mixdown Magazine
  4. The EP-35 is a new multifunctional portable amplifier from Teenage Engineering Wallpaper*
  5. Teenage Engineering expands its K.O. range with the EP-35 AMP, EP-127 Pedal and more synth anatomy
 
Ink droplets in motion snag top prize in Nikon Small World contest - ArsTechnica Thu, 22 Oct 2026 19:34:40 GMT
Ole Bielfeldt of Germany captured a microscopic view of an inkjet printer depositing ink onto paper.
 
1Password launches a way for AI agents to log in on your behalf without seeing your password - TechCrunch - Google Thu, 22 Oct 2026 19:07:09 GMT
  1. 1Password launches a way for AI agents to log in on your behalf without seeing your password TechCrunch
  2. 1Password Surpasses $500 Million in Revenue as AI Agents Drive Growth WSJ
  3. 1Password will let Muse, Dots and Grok Bot sign in to sites for you without getting your credentials Engadget
  4. 1Password lets AI agents use your passwords without seeing them The Verge
  5. 1Password for Agents Setup: 13 Steps, 70 Min [2026] tech-insider.org
 
Inside the Exclusive Nathan Fielder Interview - Wired Thu, 22 Oct 2026 19:06:37 GMT
This week on “Uncanny Valley,” we go behind the scenes of our Nathan Fielder cover story, unpack tech billionaires’ generous promises, and discuss the suspicious letters sent to US election offices.
 
Valve Employee Accidentally Mentions Half-Life 3 Codename For The First Time Ever - Kotaku - Google Thu, 22 Oct 2026 19:04:14 GMT
  1. Valve Employee Accidentally Mentions Half-Life 3 Codename For The First Time Ever Kotaku
  2. Valve Sparks New Half-Life 3 Hype with Official HLX Mention TechPowerUp
  3. Valve Developer Mistakenly Mentions Rumored Half-Life 3 Codename IGN
  4. A Valve Composer Just Said “HLX” Out Loud at a Conference, and His Co-Panelist Noticed The FPS Review
  5. Half-Life 3 Rumors Reignite After Valve Employee Lets Codename Slip Polygon.com
 
"Disillusioned" MAHA leader quits as Trump admin's food agenda spoils: Report - ArsTechnica Thu, 22 Oct 2026 19:04:06 GMT
The departure comes amid turmoil in Kennedy's Make America Healthy Again movement.
 
Electric or gas? BMW goes both ways with new 2027 X5 and iX5. - ArsTechnica Thu, 22 Oct 2026 19:01:23 GMT
460 kW charging and 450 miles of range are among the reasons the EV is the one to get.
 
2027 BMW iX5 first drive: You'll love the range, but maybe not the look - Engadget Thu, 22 Oct 2026 19:01:00 GMT
BMW's latest EV will do over 450 miles on a charge and even close its own doors.
 
Canva releases its first image generation model - TechCrunch - Google Thu, 22 Oct 2026 19:00:00 GMT
  1. Canva releases its first image generation model TechCrunch
  2. Canva’s first AI image model plans designs before generating them The Verge
  3. ‘Serious competitor:’ Does Canva’s new AI model match global giants? AFR
  4. Canva’s AI transformation comes with a cost Rampart
  5. Canva Craft vs ChatGPT: Which Makes a Thumbnail You Can Actually Edit? Kingy AI
 
Daft Punk is getting an official Lego set - Engadget Thu, 22 Oct 2026 18:59:09 GMT
A fan-built model of the Alive tour pyramid got the green light to become a real product.
 
The Browser Company is officially killing Arc on December 22 - Engadget Thu, 22 Oct 2026 18:52:43 GMT
The organization is prioritizing an AI browser called Dia.
 
Samsung all but confirms iPhone Duo is goosing Galaxy Z8 sales - Ars Technica - Google Thu, 22 Oct 2026 18:49:14 GMT
  1. Samsung all but confirms iPhone Duo is goosing Galaxy Z8 sales Ars Technica
  2. iPhone Duo Size Comparison vs. 2026’s Best Android Foldables Gizmodo
  3. Samsung Continues to See Record Sales for Galaxy Z8 Series in Europe, with Galaxy Z Fold8 and Fold8 Ultra Up Almost 50% samsung.com
  4. Foldables are about to get huge 9to5Google
  5. I put the iPhone Duo vs. Galaxy Fold 8 through a 10-round photo face-off — and there's a clear winner Tom's Guide
 
Samsung all but confirms iPhone Duo is goosing Galaxy Z8 sales - ArsTechnica Thu, 22 Oct 2026 18:49:14 GMT
Searches for Samsung foldables just happened to skyrocket following iPhone Duo unveiling.
 
Something smells different as scientists send aromas over the internet - Tech Xplore - Google Thu, 22 Oct 2026 18:33:22 GMT
  1. Something smells different as scientists send aromas over the internet Tech Xplore
  2. New 'Scentronic' technology can detect and transmit aromas remotely Reuters
  3. Digital scents could add a new dimension to virtual worlds New Scientist
  4. Now the internet is passing the sniff test The Times
  5. Scientists have figured out how to send smells over the internet, and coffee is just the beginning Digital Trends
 
US official: Russia's stalker satellite sure looks like an orbital weapon - ArsTechnica Thu, 22 Oct 2026 18:29:39 GMT
The Russian official who called commercial satellites "legitimate targets" now says concerns are "unfounded."
 
Bluesky adds iPad support in latest feature update - Engadget Thu, 22 Oct 2026 18:26:03 GMT
Profile links to third-party platforms have also arrived on the social network.
 
Survive the Pitch: Five Nights at Freddy's Haunts Rocket League - Rocket League ® - Google Thu, 22 Oct 2026 18:12:46 GMT
  1. Survive the Pitch: Five Nights at Freddy's Haunts Rocket League Rocket League ®
  2. Five Nights at Freddy’s Comes to Rocket League With Tons of Free Rewards: Here’s How to Unlock the New Accessories and Themed Items LevelUp
  3. Five Nights at Freddy’s collabs with Rocket League for Haunted Hallows 2026 Dot Esports
 
Amazon rebrands Kindle Unlimited to Kindle+ - Engadget Thu, 22 Oct 2026 18:10:00 GMT
The service still offers a library of books, magazines and comics, and now includes a larger selection of audiobooks.
 
New York and T-Mobile Settle Dispute Over 4G Plan Price Hikes. How to Get a Credit - CNET Thu, 22 Oct 2026 18:08:41 GMT
Customers on T-Mobile One accounts from 2017 through 2019 could get a free 5G phone, credit toward a more expensive 5G phone or their last month’s payment and $25 gift card.
 
Anker Soundcore Space 2 Are at Their Lowest Price Ever - Wired Thu, 22 Oct 2026 18:03:44 GMT
The Anker Soundcore Space 2 are a good deal even at full price. The fact they’re 18 percent off is just icing on the cake.
 
Unauthorized AI agents are reportedly already accessing US bank accounts - Engadget Thu, 22 Oct 2026 18:02:04 GMT
Sources at several banks have indicated that they have been taking actions independent of user instructions.
 
A New Ice Age Was Beginning. Then Humans Started Burning Fossil Fuels - Wired Thu, 22 Oct 2026 18:00:00 GMT
Ancient plants reveal that the vestiges of the North American ice sheet started expanding a few thousand years ago, but that climate change caused it to reverse course.
 
This New G-Shock Looks a Lot Like One of the Most Iconic Watches Ever Made - GQ - Google Thu, 22 Oct 2026 17:46:03 GMT
  1. This New G-Shock Looks a Lot Like One of the Most Iconic Watches Ever Made GQ
  2. Hands-On: We Put The Casio G-Shock 2500 Series "CasioNaut" Through Its Paces Hodinkee
  3. G-Shock's Affordable "CasiOak" Successor Is Here, and It Looks a Lot Like Another Bucket-List Sports Watch Gear Patrol
  4. The new G-Shocks finally just dropped. There's 9, which is your favourite? British GQ
  5. Casio’s new 2500 is the brand’s first all-analogue watch in decades Wallpaper*
 
WoW: Forever Is Getting A New Server Option By Popular Demand - GameSpot - Google Thu, 22 Oct 2026 17:26:04 GMT
  1. WoW: Forever Is Getting A New Server Option By Popular Demand GameSpot
  2. [Updated 10/22] Choose Your Ruleset in World of Warcraft: Forever Blizzard News
  3. You Have a Couple More Days to Play WoW Forever as Blizzard Extends Beta to October 23 IGN
  4. World of Warcraft: Forever Stress Test Gets a Slight Delay MMORPG.com
  5. You Can Try World of Warcraft: Forever for Free, but There’s a Catch Polygon.com
 
Sony discontinues its last standalone Blu-ray player, leaving the PS5 as the sole remaining option - TechSpot Thu, 22 Oct 2026 17:10:00 GMT

Back in February, Sony halted sales of Blu-ray recorders worldwide – but the move didn't impact sales of standard Blu-ray players. Over the summer, the company dropped the bombshell that it would stop making physical PlayStation games starting in 2028. At that point, the writing was pretty much on the wall.

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I Tried Automating My Relationships Using AI Agents. Muse and Dots Overstepped - CNET Thu, 22 Oct 2026 17:08:31 GMT
If it takes more time to review and approve a simple email than it would for me to write it myself, the whole promise of agentic AI falls flat.
 
A couple bought and renovated a $1.5 million brownstone while dating—now it's their full-time job - CNBC - Google Thu, 22 Oct 2026 17:05:21 GMT
A couple bought and renovated a $1.5 million brownstone while dating—now it's their full-time job CNBC
 
Meta shocked by $25B fine after N.M. refused to join multistate settlement - ArsTechnica Thu, 22 Oct 2026 17:04:31 GMT
Meta will appeal a ruling imposing the largest fine Mark Zuckerberg has ever seen.
 
World of Warcraft: Forever Breathes New Life Into an Iconic Classic - IGN - Google Thu, 22 Oct 2026 17:00:00 GMT
  1. World of Warcraft: Forever Breathes New Life Into an Iconic Classic IGN
  2. World of Warcraft: Forever Raid Overview—Locations, Raid Sizes, and Attunement Blizzard News
  3. WoW: Forever Is Keeping Its Secrets Close To The Chest GameSpot
  4. WoW Forever: Class Guide – The Strengths and Weaknesses of All 9 Classes Mein-MMO
  5. Casually Classic: Six questions to help you choose your WoW Forever main character Massively Overpowered
 
US-backed vaccine trial on babies canceled after international outcry - ArsTechnica Thu, 22 Oct 2026 16:37:00 GMT
The decried trial was canceled last week before police seized vaccine doses.
 
Sundar Pichai (allegedly) draws the line at oceans - Engadget Thu, 22 Oct 2026 16:22:50 GMT
President Trump claimed that the Google CEO refused to rename the Atlantic Ocean in Maps.
 
Apple says more than 50 apps will be updated for the iPhone Duo at launch - TechSpot Thu, 22 Oct 2026 16:04:00 GMT

Unfolded, the iPhone Duo features a 7.6-inch Super Retina XDR display with nano-texture finish – in other words, it's essentially a pocketable mini tablet. That much real estate will make it ideal for media consumption, and it's no surprise that Apple has partnered with several of the top streaming services...

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FINAL FANTASY RESONANCE is a Delightful Return to the Series’ Classic Roots - XBOX Wire - Google Thu, 22 Oct 2026 16:03:46 GMT
  1. FINAL FANTASY RESONANCE is a Delightful Return to the Series’ Classic Roots XBOX Wire
  2. Final Fantasy Resonance Review: On Its Own Wavelength Game Informer
  3. Final Fantasy dips back into the SNES golden era with Resonance The Verge
  4. ‘Final Fantasy Resonance’ Debuts as One of the Best Video Games of 2026 Men's Journal
  5. Final Fantasy Resonance Lets You Take A Five-Minute Single Turn, And It’s Glorious GameSpot
 
Microsoft shuts down its beloved maker space - The Verge - Google Thu, 22 Oct 2026 16:00:00 GMT
  1. Microsoft shuts down its beloved maker space The Verge
  2. Microsoft shuts the door on The Garage, the central program behind its hackathon and maker spaces GeekWire
  3. Microsoft closing The Garage, the central program behind its hackathon and maker spaces LinkedIn
  4. Microsoft Winds Down The Garage as a Centralized Program TOKENPOST
  5. Microsoft Garage is being killed off; unhappy employees voice frustration against AI spend Neowin
 
This emulator reimagines Nintendo’s Virtual Boy with a full color display - ArsTechnica Thu, 22 Oct 2026 15:59:40 GMT
Tile-based color palettes go way beyond the four shades of red on original hardware.
 
PC shipments are in the toilet, plunging over 20 percent from last year - Engadget Thu, 22 Oct 2026 15:56:26 GMT
This could reach 27 percent throughout the end of 2026 as prices continue to rise.
 
Amazon’s Kindle Unlimited is now Kindle+, and the 2 big changes include AI audiobooks - ZDNET - Google Thu, 22 Oct 2026 15:55:56 GMT
  1. Amazon’s Kindle Unlimited is now Kindle+, and the 2 big changes include AI audiobooks ZDNET
  2. Amazon Rebrands Kindle Unlimited To Kindle+ Engadget
  3. Amazon renames Kindle Unlimited to Kindle Plus and expands access to audiobooks The Verge
  4. What is Kindle+? Meet the book subscription replacing Kindle Unlimited New York Post
  5. Kindle Unlimited is now Kindle+ — What to know about the rebrand Mashable
 
Americans Say Rising Utility Costs Are Straining Their Budgets. They’re Blaming Data Centers - CNET Thu, 22 Oct 2026 15:38:02 GMT
1 in 5 households have cut back on groceries because of energy bills, according to a new Consumer Reports survey.
 
Four advantages MacBook Pro redesign will have over current model - 9to5Mac - Google Thu, 22 Oct 2026 15:36:00 GMT
  1. Four advantages MacBook Pro redesign will have over current model 9to5Mac
  2. Apple Announces Oct. 28 Event for Touch-Screen MacBook Pro Bloomberg.com
  3. iPad Mini 8 Expected Next Week With These 10 New Features MacRumors
  4. OLED iPad mini and touchscreen MacBook Pro: What to expect from 'Pro and Tell' AppleInsider
  5. Dear Apple Stock Fans, Mark Your Calendars for October 28 Barchart.com
 
Save $150 on the Apple Mac Mini M4, but There’s a Catch - Wired Thu, 22 Oct 2026 15:30:31 GMT
Apple’s Mac Mini M4 is one of the best mini computers you can buy, and it’s $150 off. While it’s a good deal on a new, older-generation model, it’s more expensive than it was at launch.
 
Hackers got a four-day head start on epic PHP2Shell vulnerability - ArsTechnica Thu, 22 Oct 2026 15:25:02 GMT
Hackers were already probing the bug before defenders were told it existed.
 
‘Dispatch’ Developer Sets Live Concert Event to Celebrate Hit Indie Game’s One-Year Anniversary, With 5 Million Players (EXCLUSIVE) - Variety - Google Thu, 22 Oct 2026 15:25:00 GMT
  1. ‘Dispatch’ Developer Sets Live Concert Event to Celebrate Hit Indie Game’s One-Year Anniversary, With 5 Million Players (EXCLUSIVE) Variety
  2. "It was crushing how hard it was" – The chaotic development of Dispatch, and what AdHoc Studio plans next GamesIndustry.biz
  3. Dispatch's Anniversary Update Brings Commentary Track, Storyboard Mode, And Mobile Port Game Informer
  4. Superhero Workplace Comedy Hit 'Dispatch' Reveals Huge Update and New Platforms Polygon.com
  5. Dispatch Celebrates First Anniversary With Live Concert, Commentary Track, Mobile Version, and More Merch IGN
 
PEGI is giving games with paid loot boxes a PEGI 16 rating, and EA FC 27 is the first big example - TechSpot Thu, 22 Oct 2026 15:21:00 GMT

Earlier this year, the Pan-European Game Information (PEGI) system announced a new rating regime for video games built around selling randomized content to players. Now, the organization responsible for administering PEGI in the United Kingdom has confirmed that the changes are finally being implemented. Major game releases have already been...

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Fellow Aiden Precision Coffee Maker is $100 Off - Wired Thu, 22 Oct 2026 15:14:37 GMT
The Fellow Aiden Precision Coffee Maker is a smart, high-end machine that offers pour-over quality. You can get it refurbished from the brand for 25 percent off.
 
Free Play Days – Dying Light 2, Riders Republic, Monster Hunter Stories, Let’s Build a Zoo, and More - XBOX Wire - Google Thu, 22 Oct 2026 15:03:46 GMT
  1. Free Play Days – Dying Light 2, Riders Republic, Monster Hunter Stories, Let’s Build a Zoo, and More XBOX Wire
  2. Free Play Days: Try These Xbox Games For Free (October 22-25) Pure Xbox
  3. Xbox drops 6 free games including two AAA RPGs you don't need Game Pass for GAMINGbible
  4. As part of the Free Play Days promotion, six games are now temporarily available to Xbox players. GameGPU
  5. Xbox Officially Makes 6 Games 100% Free Until ~October 25, Includes 2 Monster Hunter Games OpenCritic
 
Apple Will Label Apps 'Made for iPhone Duo' in App Store - MacRumors - Google Thu, 22 Oct 2026 14:40:27 GMT
  1. Apple Will Label Apps 'Made for iPhone Duo' in App Store MacRumors
  2. Developers bring incredible new app experiences to iPhone Duo Apple
  3. Apple will label apps that are ‘Made for iPhone Duo’ The Verge
  4. Apple's brilliant move makes the Duo unlike any other foldable phone when it comes to apps PhoneArena
  5. Apple says developers are showing ‘incredible’ support for the iPhone Duo 9to5Mac
 
Sauron recruits his future Ringwraiths in Rings of Power S3 trailer - ArsTechnica Thu, 22 Oct 2026 14:22:31 GMT
"I will take my place as the conqueror, a sorcerer, a king."
 
Leaker reveals larger iPhone Duo details, possible Telephoto camera - 9to5Mac - Google Thu, 22 Oct 2026 14:20:00 GMT
  1. Leaker reveals larger iPhone Duo details, possible Telephoto camera 9to5Mac
  2. iPhone Duo 2 prototypes are already circulating at Apple, report says Mashable
  3. iPhone Duo's Next-Gen Prototypes Are Trying To Cram In Face ID Engadget
  4. Apple is testing iPhone Duo 2 prototype with this key upgrade - GSMArena.com news GSMArena.com
  5. Apple is Apparently Considering a Slightly Larger iPhone Duo MacRumors
 
‘Gears Of War: E-Day’ Cost Xbox $500 Million, Report Says - Forbes - Google Thu, 22 Oct 2026 14:06:48 GMT
  1. ‘Gears Of War: E-Day’ Cost Xbox $500 Million, Report Says Forbes
  2. The Case For Exclusivity When Gears Of War: E-Day Cost Over $500 Million To Make Kotaku
  3. Gears of War: E-Day Production Budget Reported at Over $500 Million TechPowerUp
  4. Gears of War: E-Day Reportedly Cost Over $500 Million Before Marketing, as Xbox Layoff Fears Loom Over the Canadian Studio Wccftech
  5. Gears of War: E-Day Budget Reveals Insane Xbox Exclusive Gamble IMDb
 
iPhone Duo's next-gen prototypes are trying to cram in Face ID - Engadget Thu, 22 Oct 2026 14:06:33 GMT
Apple's first foldable phone opted for a feature it replaced on most iPhone models nearly 10 years ago.
 
Despite its mixed reception, Marvel's Wolverine was September's top-selling new game in the US, making Sony launch revenues it hasn't seen since Helldivers 2 - Eurogamer.net - Google Thu, 22 Oct 2026 13:22:52 GMT
  1. Despite its mixed reception, Marvel's Wolverine was September's top-selling new game in the US, making Sony launch revenues it hasn't seen since Helldivers 2 Eurogamer.net
  2. PlayStation Store: September 2026’s top downloads PlayStation.Blog
  3. Marvel's Wolverine leads US September charts, achieves highest monthly dollar sales for a Sony-published title since Helldivers 2 GamesIndustry.biz
  4. PS5 Outsells Switch 2 in the US in September 2026, Wolverine Top Selling Game VGChartz
  5. There’s Good News And Bad News About Video Game Sales In September 2026 Kotaku
 
Insta360 Adds Expandable Storage To Its New E-Ink Wireless Mics - Engadget - Google Thu, 22 Oct 2026 13:00:00 GMT
  1. Insta360 Adds Expandable Storage To Its New E-Ink Wireless Mics Engadget
  2. Insta360 launches a cheaper version of its wireless mics with color screens The Verge
  3. Insta360 Mic Review: A Midrange Mic Kit That's Anything But Boring Engadget
  4. Insta360 Mic: E-Ink 2.4GHz Wireless Microphone System with 32-bit float Internal Recording Newsshooter
  5. The Insta360 Mic Swaps Internal Storage for microSD for an $80 Discount PetaPixel
 
Meet Mori, a Cute Robot Mushroom That Doesn’t Really Say (or Do) Anything - Wired Thu, 22 Oct 2026 13:00:00 GMT
Step one in convincing people to live with robots with cameras on their faces? Disguise them as cute home decor.
 
The Mori Is a Mushroom-Shaped AI Lamp Companion, and I’m Smitten - CNET Thu, 22 Oct 2026 13:00:00 GMT
The $849 Mori is designed to respond to your environment, knowing when to play and when to stay quiet.
 
Massive Improvement: COROS DURA 2 Solar Gets Bigger Screen w/ Carbon Shell, Voice Control + 120hr Battery - Bikerumor - Google Thu, 22 Oct 2026 13:00:00 GMT
  1. Massive Improvement: COROS DURA 2 Solar Gets Bigger Screen w/ Carbon Shell, Voice Control + 120hr Battery Bikerumor
  2. COROS DURA 2 SOLAR Review: Big Upgrade, Bigger Price BIKEPACKING.com
  3. Coros Launches Dura 2 - A Solar-Powered Bike Computer With a 120-Hour Run Time Pinkbike
  4. New Coros Dura 2 Solar features ultra-modern design and huge battery life, but it's the smaller bevel I love BikeRadar
  5. Coros Dura 2 Solar GPS computer gets larger touchscreen, voice control and off-line rerouting Road.cc
 
Meet Mori, a Cute Robot Mushroom That Doesn’t Really Say (or Do) Anything - WIRED - Google Thu, 22 Oct 2026 13:00:00 GMT
  1. Meet Mori, a Cute Robot Mushroom That Doesn’t Really Say (or Do) Anything WIRED
  2. The Mori Is a Mushroom-Shaped AI Lamp Companion, and I’m Smitten CNET
  3. Meet Mori. The Verge
  4. OKA’s Mori is a new digital companion to brighten up solo living Wallpaper*
  5. OKA Introduces Mori, "The Nature Companion," a New Kind of AI Home Robot PR Newswire
 
Insta360 Mic review: A midrange mic kit that's anything but boring - Engadget Thu, 22 Oct 2026 13:00:00 GMT
In an ocean of boring microphones, Insta360's Mic adds a (customizable) pop of color.
 
Farm equipment giant in Kansas will put humanoid robots to work in 2027, promises they won't replace humans - TechSpot Thu, 22 Oct 2026 12:39:00 GMT

AGCO, the farming giant behind Massey Ferguson and Fendt tractors, has partnered with Agility Robotics on a pilot program set to begin in 2027.

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I Went From AI Prompt to 3D-Printed Armor in 18 Hours - CNET Thu, 22 Oct 2026 12:31:35 GMT
What started off as a dare became a fully fledged app in less than a day
 
Breitling Adds Two New Manual-Wind Navitimers To The Core Collection - Fratello Watches - Google Thu, 22 Oct 2026 12:04:13 GMT
  1. Breitling Adds Two New Manual-Wind Navitimers To The Core Collection Fratello Watches
  2. Introducing: Breitling Navitimer B09 And B02 Cosmonaute 41mm Chronographs Hodinkee
  3. The Most Underrated Space Watch Is Back With a Vintage Dial, This Time for Good Gear Patrol
  4. Breitling, at Long Last, Adds Manually Wound Navitimers to the Core Collection Worn & Wound
  5. Breitling Add B02 Cosmonaute and Hand-Wound B09 to Navitimer Core Range Oracle Time
 
DICE and Respawn ‘are teaming up for Star Wars: Battlefront 3’ - Video Games Chronicle - Google Thu, 22 Oct 2026 12:00:37 GMT
  1. DICE and Respawn ‘are teaming up for Star Wars: Battlefront 3’ Video Games Chronicle
  2. Star Wars: Battlefront 3 is 'in active development' from EA DICE and Respawn Empire
  3. The Logic And Risks Of Destiny 2’s Bungie Making ‘Star Wars: Battlefront 3’ Forbes
  4. Star Wars Battlefront 3 In Active Development Sources Say Bespin Bulletin
  5. Star Wars Gaming Renaissance Set to Continue With Long-Awaited Battlefront 3 Comic Book Resources
 
Test Driving an iPhone Duo? 6 Things to Try at the Apple Store - CNET Thu, 22 Oct 2026 12:00:00 GMT
Apple’s first foldable has a lot going for it, but there may be some compromises you aren’t expecting. See for yourself if the Duo is for you.
 
Nintendo Switch Sports Resort review – Wii Sports lives on in this effortlessly appealing collection of games - The Guardian - Google Thu, 22 Oct 2026 11:41:00 GMT
  1. Nintendo Switch Sports Resort review – Wii Sports lives on in this effortlessly appealing collection of games The Guardian
  2. Wii Sports is back on the Switch 2, and it rules The Verge
  3. Nintendo Switch Sports Resort Review: Still In Motion Game Informer
  4. Nintendo Switch Sports Resort review: The most feature-packed Nintendo sports game yet | VGC Video Games Chronicle
  5. The Nintendo Switch 2’s Open-World Era Is Officially Here, and It Rules Polygon.com
 
Tesla says some Model Y owners could join its Robotaxi fleet around Q2 2027 - TechSpot Thu, 22 Oct 2026 11:33:00 GMT

During Tesla's third-quarter earnings call on October 21, VP for Autonomous Driving Ashok Elluswamy announced the company's aim to let some Model Y owners add their vehicles to Robotaxi's autonomous fleet around the second quarter of 2027. The feature, which would enable users to earn money from ride-hailing, has long...

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Xbox Shocktober Sale 2026 – DLC - TrueAchievements - Google Thu, 22 Oct 2026 11:23:06 GMT
  1. Xbox Shocktober Sale 2026 – DLC TrueAchievements
  2. Xbox Shocktober Sale Deals: 9 Games Worth Buying Techloy
  3. 25+ Of The Best Discounted Games From Xbox's Shocktober Sale Pure Xbox
  4. 10 Xbox Games on Sale: Street Fighter 6, Battlefield 6 Techloy
  5. 25+ Of The Best Discounted Games We Could Find From The Xbox Store Sales Pure Xbox
 
Best Microsoft Surface Laptop (2026): Which Models to Buy and Avoid - Wired Thu, 22 Oct 2026 11:00:00 GMT
With pricing in flux and new models available, here’s which Surface Laptop and Surface Pro to buy.
 
Meta’s Ad Sales Are Suffering Now That Europeans Can Pick Less Personalization - Wired Thu, 22 Oct 2026 10:43:13 GMT
An earnings briefing on Wednesday revealed ad revenue has slowed since the European Union introduced the Less-Personalized Ads model at the beginning of this year.
 
I Worked for a Whole Day Using Only the iPhone Duo. Here’s How It Went - Wired Thu, 22 Oct 2026 10:30:00 GMT
A portable keyboard and kickstand make it a viable emergency workstation—even if iOS still gets in the way.
 
Woman spends three nights in jail and faces six years in prison over Cash App account she never opened - TechSpot Thu, 22 Oct 2026 10:20:00 GMT

In April, Amanda Smith was shocked to discover officers at her upstate Pennsylvania home with a warrant for her arrest, writes 404 Media. The alleged crime took place in Arkansas – more than a thousand miles away in a state she'd never visited. Smith was taken to the local jail,...

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They Believe 2020 Was Stolen. They Could Be in Charge of Elections in 2028 - Wired Thu, 22 Oct 2026 10:15:00 GMT
A host of election-denying candidates are running for attorney general in states across the country.
 
Greenlight Family Hub (2026): Finally, a Digital Wall Calendar With a Voice Assistant - Wired Thu, 22 Oct 2026 10:01:00 GMT
After testing multiple models, I’m convinced voice control belongs on the family calendar. Greenlight’s Family Hub shows why.
 
Hackers Are Serving Malware To iPhones Via Hundreds Of Infected Websites - Forbes - Google Thu, 22 Oct 2026 10:00:06 GMT
  1. Hackers Are Serving Malware To iPhones Via Hundreds Of Infected Websites Forbes
  2. Hackers are turning web browsing into a spyware trap Axios
  3. New iPhone spyware can steal passwords and photos Fox News
  4. Ukrainian man lost almost $70,000 due to smartphone vulnerability: details of the scheme and warnings dev.ua
  5. Dead Domains, Live Exploits: How Infected Ads and Expired Analytics Tags Deliver Coruna and DarkSword to iPhones iVerify
 
Hugging Face’s New AI Biology Model Lets You Chat With DNA - Wired Thu, 22 Oct 2026 10:00:00 GMT
The new open-source model speaks the language of DNA and can help researchers understand the effects of any changes on gene activity and health.
 
This Preamp Costs More Than a Fancy Sports Car - Wired Thu, 22 Oct 2026 09:30:00 GMT
Goldmund’s $240,000 Mimesis Statement is an exercise in extreme Swiss sound engineering—and only one part of a $1.5 million audio setup.
 
Space Force scrambles as Musk’s SpaceX retires its major rocket - Politico - Google Thu, 22 Oct 2026 09:00:00 GMT
Space Force scrambles as Musk’s SpaceX retires its major rocket PoliticoSee more headlines & perspectives on Google News
 
This Rare Pokémon TCG ETB Costs $130 on the Market, but Best Buy Has It for $49.99 - IGN - Google Thu, 22 Oct 2026 08:16:27 GMT
  1. This Rare Pokémon TCG ETB Costs $130 on the Market, but Best Buy Has It for $49.99 IGN
  2. The Pokémon TCG 30th Celebration ETB is way under market price at Amazon — shop now for just $59.99 Yahoo
  3. Best Pokémon TCG deal: 30th Celebration Elite Trainer Box is under market price on Amazon Mashable
  4. How to Score the Rare Pokémon Prismatic Evolutions ETB at MSRP ComicBook.com
  5. This Rare Pokémon Elite Trainer Box Is Available for $49.99, but There's a Catch Comic Book Resources
 
Apple Music's new logo was shaped by Fred Again and a bath of mineral oil - Creative Boom - Google Thu, 22 Oct 2026 06:15:00 GMT
  1. Apple Music's new logo was shaped by Fred Again and a bath of mineral oil Creative Boom
  2. Apple explained its Music logo redesign, and some people like it now Mashable
  3. Apple Music’s new visual identity was made from sound waves in liquid Ad Age
  4. The new human-crafted Apple Music brand matters in an AI world Ars Technica
  5. Apple Music has a new logo The Verge
 
Free iPad A16 Coming to T-Life for 24 Hours Only - TmoNews - Google Thu, 22 Oct 2026 05:09:36 GMT
Free iPad A16 Coming to T-Life for 24 Hours Only TmoNews
 
Startup plans to rejuvenate the nuclear power industry with a new manufacturing approach - MIT Thu, 22 Oct 2026 04:00:00 GMT
Founded by Jake Jurewicz ’14, SM ’15, Blue Energy manufactures giant pieces of nuclear reactors at shipyards and ships them on barges for final assembly, to lower costs.
 
Apple Limits iPhone Duo Purchases to 2 Foldable Phones Per Person - CNET Thu, 22 Oct 2026 02:43:08 GMT
For the first time in many years, Apple is limiting how many phones you can buy.
 
Hackers Exploited the PHP Vulnerabilities Days Before They Were Patched - Wired Thu, 22 Oct 2026 02:24:17 GMT
Amazon Web Services logged attempts to leverage the internet-melting PHP2Shell bugs four days ago. They’re now being “broadly exploited” across the internet.
 
A Privacy Company Just Saved the Clearest Flock Surveillance Map I’ve Seen - CNET Thu, 22 Oct 2026 02:00:41 GMT
The creator of Proton Mail now hosts a powerful, professional Flock camera mapping tool on its site.
 
EA Shutters BioWare, Creator of Mass Effect, Dragon Age, KOTOR and More - CNET Thu, 22 Oct 2026 01:24:17 GMT
The legendary studio has been shut down just months after EA was acquired by a private equity consortium.
 
Tons of People Are Apparently Asking Meta’s Muse AI Agent to Shop for Them - CNET Thu, 22 Oct 2026 00:30:25 GMT
A quarter of Meta Muse’s 10 million users are shopping online via the AI agent with an average spend of $200 per purchase, according to Mark Zuckerberg.
 
Touch-sensing digital pixel fibre enables interactive garment GUI - Nature - Google Wed, 21 Oct 2026 22:46:06 GMT
  1. Touch-sensing digital pixel fibre enables interactive garment GUI Nature
  2. Researchers thread the world's first touchscreen into a garment Tech Xplore
  3. Singapore boffins weave a GUI into fabric, and it's machine washable too The Register
  4. NUS Innovation Turns Sleeves into Touchscreen Displays 조선일보
  5. A Touchscreen You Can Wear Hackster.io
 
Mark Zuckerberg Agrees to Stay in California Despite Billionaires’ Tax Ballot Measure - Wired Wed, 21 Oct 2026 22:39:50 GMT
Meta’s board feared that its CEO’s departure could disrupt the company’s AI ambitions. A new stock agreement gives him financial incentives to stay put.
 
The second may soon be redefined - The Economist - Google Wed, 21 Oct 2026 22:13:39 GMT
  1. The second may soon be redefined The Economist
  2. Timekeepers Say Goodbye to the Leap Second NewsForKids.net
  3. Time Lords kill leap seconds, before they become the new Y2K bug The Register
  4. VOX POPULI: Time marches on, with or without a leap second to balance it for us 朝日新聞
  5. I had plans for that second Cisco Talos Blog
 
Airbnb Hosts Are Furious They Can No Longer Make Guests Do Their Chores - Wired Wed, 21 Oct 2026 21:57:22 GMT
Some hosts are threatening to strike, while others are plotting ways around Airbnb’s new restrictions. Guests, meanwhile, are celebrating.
 
EA closes legendary RPG studio BioWare following its $55 billion buyout - TechSpot Wed, 21 Oct 2026 21:37:00 GMT

In a letter to staff on Wednesday, EA announced the closure of BioWare's Edmonton studio, its last, as part of broader cost-cutting layoffs. The storied RPG developer had begun early development on the next Mass Effect, informally known as Mass Effect 5, which has now been canceled.

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Sony's latest PS5 firmware got cracked, just in time for GTA 6's November release - TechSpot Wed, 21 Oct 2026 21:06:00 GMT

Just a few weeks after the massive "Relapse" exploit incident, someone has apparently already broken Sony's latest PlayStation 5 firmware update. A developer based in South Korea claims to have defeated the security protections in PS5 firmware version 14.10, which Sony recently released to close the Relapse exploit.

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‘It’s the President’s Fault’: The White House Blame Game Starts Early Ahead of the Midterms - Wired Wed, 21 Oct 2026 21:00:00 GMT
As the White House contemplates losing Congress, there has been an unusually early effort to find a Republican scapegoat.
 
Making room to explore - MIT Wed, 21 Oct 2026 20:45:00 GMT
Professor Fan Wang is recognized as “Committed to Caring” for creating a supportive environment for ambitious research and student well-being.
 
PlayStation Store “Planet of the Deals” Sale Now Live With Over 3,500 Entries - MP1st - Google Wed, 21 Oct 2026 20:41:59 GMT
  1. PlayStation Store “Planet of the Deals” Sale Now Live With Over 3,500 Entries MP1st
  2. PlayStation Store’s Planet of the Deals promotion is live now PlayStation.Blog
  3. These 20 PS5, PS4 Exclusives Are Cheaper Than Ever on PS Store Push Square
  4. Planet offer on PlayStation Store - Discounts up to 75% virus.hr
  5. PS Store Offers A Tidal Wave Of PS5 & PS4 Game Savings With Halloween & Planet Of The Deals Sales PlayStation Universe
 
For students with their sights set on space medicine, a new community takes flight - MIT Wed, 21 Oct 2026 20:40:00 GMT
MIT’s Doctors Without Gravity club connects health and space science enthusiasts.
 
Trump Isn’t Even Good at TV Anymore - Wired Wed, 21 Oct 2026 20:38:01 GMT
From Trump TV to a Shark Tank knockoff, the president’s latest entertainment ventures are a steep decline from his days on The Apprentice.
 
Bose Is Buying Skullcandy. It’s Not as Weird as It Sounds - WIRED - Google Wed, 21 Oct 2026 20:15:00 GMT
  1. Bose Is Buying Skullcandy. It’s Not as Weird as It Sounds WIRED
  2. Bose Has Officially Acquired Skullcandy in a Move to Reach a Younger Action Sports Audience Hypebeast
  3. Bose just bought Skullcandy — here's why that's great news for lovers of cheap headphones TechRadar
  4. Bose Acquires Skullcandy to Expand Its Consumer Audio Portfolio audioXpress
  5. Bose acquires Skullcandy to help it reach a wider audience The Verge
 
Bose Is Buying Skullcandy. It’s Not as Weird as It Sounds - Wired Wed, 21 Oct 2026 20:15:00 GMT
By keeping Skullcandy in Park City, Utah, Bose is betting that skate cred and budget pricing will reach listeners it’s been missing.
 
OpenAI says its AI agents disabled safety guardrails, and then lied about it - TechSpot Wed, 21 Oct 2026 19:41:00 GMT

In a blog post disclosing the incidents, OpenAI said that, in the first case, an agent powered by GPT Sol 6.1 disabled automatic alerts after a team member asked it to create evaluation tasks using employee feedback collected via Slack. The agent was instructed not to send any messages about...

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iPhone Duo roundup: Apple gets the hardware right, but is it worth $2,000? - TechSpot Wed, 21 Oct 2026 19:28:00 GMT
Apple's long-awaited foldable is off to a strong start. Reviewers agree that the iPhone Duo gets much of the hardware right, with a polished design and an impressive folding display. But for $2,000, it remains a first-gen product with compromises, and one that will struggle to convince most iPhone users to make the jump.
 
Eufy Security Wall Light Cam S4 Deal: Save $80 on This Versatile Gadget - Wired Wed, 21 Oct 2026 18:46:49 GMT
This feature-packed security camera is the perfect way to keep an eye on your home and fam from afar.
 
Ruggable’s Washable Rugs Are Worth It and Now on Sale (2026) - Wired Wed, 21 Oct 2026 18:43:42 GMT
If you’re going to nest, you might as well do it at a discount.
 
Two web emergencies in one week: guessable certificate keys and critical PHP bugs that leaked before patches - TechSpot Wed, 21 Oct 2026 18:34:00 GMT

Eight intermediate certificates issued by India-based certificate authority eMudhra were found to have private keys so weak they can be calculated from the certificates themselves. Those certificates chained to roots trusted by Chrome, Firefox, Safari and Windows, as well as by operating systems and countless software trust stores. Anyone holding...

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Does opting out of smart TV tracking work? Research finds “suspicious” traffic. - Ars Technica - Google Wed, 21 Oct 2026 18:00:37 GMT
  1. Does opting out of smart TV tracking work? Research finds “suspicious” traffic. Ars Technica
  2. ‘It was so satisfying when I threw a rock through the screen’: the people sick of being spied on by their smart TV The Guardian
  3. Can You Expect Privacy When You Purchase a Smart TV? Technowize
  4. This Walmart-owned TV keeps tracking you, even after you opt out Techlicious
  5. Your Smart TV Has One Big Problem: It's Tracking What You Watch Engadget
 
GM Wants Your Car to Do Your Chores - Wired Wed, 21 Oct 2026 18:00:00 GMT
The Detroit automaker wants your next vehicle to be a personal assistant, a best friend, and an autonomous errand-runner.
 
Samsung launches Certified Re-Newed Galaxy phones on Amazon starting at $489 - Android Authority - Google Wed, 21 Oct 2026 17:51:00 GMT
  1. Samsung launches Certified Re-Newed Galaxy phones on Amazon starting at $489 Android Authority
  2. A Galaxy First: Samsung Certified Re-Newed Now Available on Amazon.com samsung.com
  3. You could just get a refurbished Samsung phone on Amazon The Verge
  4. Samsung releases ‘Re-Newed’ Galaxy phones on Amazon starting under $500 9to5Google
  5. Flagship phone prices are brutal. Samsung's renewed phones offer a much cheaper way in with Amazon Digital Trends
 
Nvidia reportedly refused some neoclouds access to GTC Berlin for adding AMD and TPU chips - TechSpot Wed, 21 Oct 2026 17:40:00 GMT

SemiAnalysis' latest "shocking" rumor allegedly confirms what the firm had already revealed in June. Several neocloud providers have reportedly been denied access to GTC Berlin, Nvidia's upcoming conference covering AI, GPUs, and related technologies. The Jensen Huang-led company apparently disapproves of cloud providers adding AMD GPUs, TPUs, and other third-party...

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Nvidia GeForce drivers add support for Microsoft's Advanced Shader Delivery - TechSpot Wed, 21 Oct 2026 17:32:00 GMT
Nvidia's latest Game Ready driver adds support for Microsoft's Advanced Shader Delivery, which aims to reduce shader compilation stuttering by delivering precompiled shaders for supported games, including Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 and Gears of War: E-Day. As our recent testing shows, shader stuttering remains a major headache for PC gamers, but efforts to eliminate it are gaining momentum.
 
PSA: PHP patches two critical flaws, server admins urged to update - TechSpot Wed, 21 Oct 2026 17:09:00 GMT
PHP has released emergency security updates addressing two critical vulnerabilities that could allow attackers to remotely execute code without authentication. With PHP powering nearly 70% of all websites, the potential impact is enormous. Apache deployments are particularly vulnerable, and security agencies are urging immediate updates.
 
The Best Art TV Deals: Samsung Frame, Hisense Canvas, and More (2026) - Wired Wed, 21 Oct 2026 17:00:15 GMT
Samsung’s Frame and Frame Pro are both on sale, as well as some of our other favorite art TVs.
 
Meta suspends Muse sharing after sensitive documents turn up in shared chats - TechSpot Wed, 21 Oct 2026 16:41:00 GMT

Each shared conversation had a hostname containing a descriptive title and a random identifier. Both could appear in searchable DNS records, giving researchers the information they needed to reconstruct the link and open the page.

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This Startup Is All In on Recursive Self-Improvement. Its Latest Model Is Scary Good - Wired Wed, 21 Oct 2026 16:00:00 GMT
Recursive makes the case that the benefits of using AI to build AI outweigh the risks.
 
'GTA 6' could cause $1 billion sick day as 1.5 million estimated to skip work: reports - FOX 29 Philadelphia - Google Wed, 21 Oct 2026 15:44:59 GMT
  1. 'GTA 6' could cause $1 billion sick day as 1.5 million estimated to skip work: reports FOX 29 Philadelphia
  2. GTA VI probably won't cost the U.S. economy $1 billion—and economists say it wouldn't matter if it did Fortune
  3. Gaming Can’t Afford More Games the Size of ‘Grand Theft Auto VI’ WIRED
  4. Video game’s release could cost US economy $1B in lost productivity in just one day New York Post
  5. GTA 6 launch may cost U.S. economy $1 billion in one day Audacy
 
Jensen Huang’s Vision for Europe Runs on Plug-In Data Centers - Wired Wed, 21 Oct 2026 15:02:15 GMT
At Nvidia’s GTC in Berlin, Huang unveiled the company’s new plug-in data center—the DSX Pod—as the key to unlocking Europe’s AI infrastructure lag. Oh, and autonomous humanoid robotics.
 
7 Best Phones You Can’t Buy in the US (2026) - Wired Wed, 21 Oct 2026 15:00:00 GMT
Avoid phone FOMO with our favorite smartphones that aren’t officially sold stateside but are available in markets like the UK and Europe.
 
Spotify is asking Family plan members to scan a QR code to prove they live with the account owner - TechSpot Wed, 21 Oct 2026 14:53:00 GMT

Spotify revealed the new family plan verification process on an updated support page. The streaming service may ask some Premium Family members to verify that they live with the person managing their plan, using a QR code check that requires both people to be in the same place.

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‘This Is Not a Drill’: Critical PHP Vulnerabilities Are Setting the Internet on Fire - Wired Wed, 21 Oct 2026 14:26:19 GMT
The PHP Foundation has revealed two serious vulnerabilities that could impact millions of websites. Security experts warn that failure to quickly patch the flaws could have dire consequences.
 
Citadel's Ken Griffin says investors are "almost certainly" in an AI bubble - TechSpot Wed, 21 Oct 2026 14:22:00 GMT

"Corporate America has been very uneven in its ability to extract value from its AI models," Griffin said at the Future of Global Markets Conference in New York on Tuesday.

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AI Guardrails Aren’t Stopping Criminal Hackers - Wired Wed, 21 Oct 2026 14:00:00 GMT
Hackers around the world are all-in on using agentic AI to wage attacks—and manipulating tools like Anthropic’s Claude to help them carry out their crimes.
 
Our Favorite Darn Tough Merino Wool Socks Are on Sale at REI - Wired Wed, 21 Oct 2026 13:52:22 GMT
Get ready for winter: Darn Tough socks are on sale at REI and come with a lifetime warranty.
 
Elon Musk confirms Tesla and SpaceX merger talks - TechSpot Wed, 21 Oct 2026 13:49:00 GMT

Speaking during SpaceX's third-quarter earnings call on October 20, Musk said independent directors are examining a potential agreement. He's staying out of their discussions because his position at both firms creates a conflict of interest. The committees have yet to agree on terms.

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Telehealth Giant Hims Wants to Test Every Dude for Low Testosterone - Wired Wed, 21 Oct 2026 13:34:37 GMT
The company plans to offer testosterone replacement therapy, marking its first foray into prescribing controlled substances.
 
Roku Pro Series OLED TV Review (2026) - Wired Wed, 21 Oct 2026 13:21:18 GMT
It doesn’t reinvent the wheel, but with a friendly user interface, great remote, and below-average price, it doesn’t have to.
 
AMD brings FSR 4.1 upscaling to Radeon 6000 GPUs, Ryzen AI Max, and handhelds like the ROG Xbox Ally - TechSpot Wed, 21 Oct 2026 13:16:00 GMT

Owners of Radeon RX 6000 series GPUs and most of AMD's recent SoCs can now enable FSR 4.1 upscaling without mods like Optiscaler. The update, included in version 26.10.1 of AMD's graphics driver, aims to bring upscaling image quality closer to Nvidia's DLSS.

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A Design Flaw in Share Links Exposes Users’ Personal Conversations With Meta’s Muse - Wired Wed, 21 Oct 2026 12:35:00 GMT
The company is suspending the feature after security researchers discovered how easy it was to access sensitive information shared with the AI assistant.
 
Apple iPhone Duo Review: Is It Worth It? - Wired Wed, 21 Oct 2026 12:00:00 GMT
Apple made an astonishingly good first foldable. Now iOS and third-party apps need time to catch up.
 
Best Gifts for Mom (2026): Digital Wall Calendars, Better Bags, Personalized Jewelry, and More - Wired Wed, 21 Oct 2026 11:08:00 GMT
From a calendar that keeps my family organized to a frame that rescues photos from my camera roll, these favorites make thoughtful gifts.
 
Gaming Can’t Afford More Games the Size of ‘Grand Theft Auto VI’ - Wired Wed, 21 Oct 2026 11:00:00 GMT
Between crushing layoffs, ballooning budgets, and bland end products, video game makers need to stop chasing AAA glory.
 
Tod Machover’s new symphony plays with AI while reflecting on democracy - MIT Wed, 21 Oct 2026 04:00:00 GMT
The MIT composer’s inventive “already and not yet,” premiering at the Boston Symphony Orchestra, uses new AI tools to create interplay with musicians while thematically exploring the fortunes of democracy.
 
MIT student team CERBERUZ wins NASA LunaRecycle Centennial Challenge, turning lunar trash into tools - MIT Tue, 20 Oct 2026 21:30:00 GMT
The team took first prize in both the Prototype and Digital Twin tracks for its lunar waste recycling system.
 
The ocean’s most abundant “loner” microbe has a sticky second life - MIT Tue, 20 Oct 2026 21:15:00 GMT
Researchers in the Chisholm lab find Prochlorococcus can switch between drifting alone and living in attached communities, a discovery that could reshape estimates of how much carbon the ocean moves to the deep sea.
 
Beaver Works Summer Institute: A leader in transformational STEM education - MIT Tue, 20 Oct 2026 21:00:00 GMT
Jointly run by Lincoln Laboratory and the School of Engineering, the program has guided thousands of high school students to technical paths over the past 10 years.
 
TextNow’s $150 Yello Phone Is Customized for Kids and Pairs Up With a $20 Monthly Plan - CNET Tue, 20 Oct 2026 13:00:00 GMT
The lower-cost phone has a parent portal for managing calls and texts, checking the phone’s location, and enabling games.
 
MIT spinout makes surgical stitching more like applying a sticky note - MIT Tue, 20 Oct 2026 04:00:00 GMT
SanaHeal has developed a biologically compatible adhesive that sticks to wet tissues to simplify a variety of surgeries.
 
Symposium highlights MIT’s wide range of innovations for aging brain health - MIT Mon, 19 Oct 2026 21:15:00 GMT
In six talks, researchers from across MIT described projects aimed at advancing the understanding of and interventions against neurodegenerative diseases such as Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s, and ALS.
 
Giving AI a “crystal clear” view of the materials world - MIT Sun, 18 Oct 2026 04:00:00 GMT
New research can help AI models understand crystalline materials in 3D and reason about their properties.
 
Fostering community amid Kendall Square’s innovation - MIT Fri, 16 Oct 2026 16:00:00 GMT
The 18th annual Kendall Square Association Annual Meeting explored how new technologies could be a force for shared prosperity in society.
 
An Entire Swedish TV Show Got Deleted, and AI Got Blamed - CNET Fri, 16 Oct 2026 00:00:21 GMT
The TV network that airs the show says a backup system failed, but the raw material still exists.
 
Suzy Nelson transformed student life at MIT - MIT Thu, 15 Oct 2026 21:35:00 GMT
Over the last decade, the vice chancellor has refocused the Institute’s approach to student life to center on student well-being.
 
State of Supply Chain Sustainability Report finds corporate commitment at record high, but governance lags behind - MIT Thu, 15 Oct 2026 21:00:00 GMT
MIT's Center for Transportation and Logistics finds sustainability commitments are strong, but governance gaps and external disruptions prevent execution.
 
AI model decodes the language cells use to communicate - MIT Thu, 15 Oct 2026 20:50:00 GMT
A new computational approach reveals how cells communicate to assemble into tissues. This could accelerate stem cell engineering, improve disease models, and inform therapies.
 
Satellite data reveal how Antarctica’s ice cliffs behave over time - MIT Thu, 15 Oct 2026 18:00:00 GMT
The cliffs don’t always collapse in the runaway process that scientists had expected.
 
Q&A: The “collision” between AI, your brain, and society - MIT Thu, 15 Oct 2026 04:00:00 GMT
In a new book, Professor Eric So explores how the technology affects our thinking skills.
 
MIT remembers Thomas Rose, a brilliant researcher and generous colleague - MIT Wed, 14 Oct 2026 18:30:00 GMT
Faculty, students, staff, family, and friends gathered to remember the assistant professor and archaeometallurgist who died last month.
 
Researchers improve weather forecasts looking two to six weeks out - MIT Wed, 14 Oct 2026 15:00:00 GMT
A new machine-learning approach broke records for weather forecasting for an important time frame in emergency planning.
 
Hiroshi Ishii honored for contributions to global design and human-computer interaction - MIT Tue, 13 Oct 2026 21:10:00 GMT
MIT Media Lab professor received the IDSA Special Achievement Award for three decades of research integrating physical and digital environments.
 
Reprogrammed NK immune cells target cancer and autoimmune disorders - MIT Tue, 13 Oct 2026 09:00:00 GMT
A new approach can program these cells inside the body and shows promise against diseases caused by dysfunctional T cells, including lymphoma and autoimmune hepatitis.
 
Q&A: Building accountability behind our words — and AI’s — in civic conversations - MIT Tue, 13 Oct 2026 04:00:00 GMT
Professor Deb Roy contends there should be someone who is “answerable” for every piece of text in public life, no matter its origins.
 
Exploring how plants thrive in a changing environment - MIT Tue, 13 Oct 2026 04:00:00 GMT
Associate Professor David Des Marais studies how plants interact with their surroundings and adapt over time.
 
Economists Robert Hall PhD ’67 and Michael Woodford PhD ’83 share Nobel Prize - MIT Mon, 12 Oct 2026 12:00:00 GMT
The MIT alumni are honored for work that illuminates how government policy can spur growth in response to economic downturns.
 
3 Questions: What is the best path forward for AI in academia? - MIT Thu, 08 Oct 2026 21:25:00 GMT
MIT Statistics and Data Science Center Director Alexander (Sasha) Rakhlin shares important considerations for departments and institutions.
 
Shape-sensing sheet digitally tracks its movement as it bends and twists - MIT Thu, 08 Oct 2026 18:00:00 GMT
Developed by MIT engineers, this flexible material could be used as a wearable, motion-monitoring “skin” in physical therapy, virtual reality, and gaming.
 
Using AI to mitigate the growing environmental threat of data centers - MIT Thu, 08 Oct 2026 04:00:00 GMT
By rethinking how large cloud computing systems operate, Associate Professor Christina Delimitrou seeks to make data centers more energy efficient.
 
Margaret Hamilton, computing pioneer who led software development for the Apollo program, dies at 90 - MIT Wed, 07 Oct 2026 20:55:00 GMT
Over two decades at MIT, Hamilton forged new paths in computer science and engineering. Her groundbreaking work included leading the team that programmed the first computers that took humans to the moon.
 
Turning the tide on Massachusetts shellfishing data - MIT Wed, 07 Oct 2026 19:55:00 GMT
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.
 
Planning system ensures a robot’s flight path will remain collision-free - MIT Wed, 07 Oct 2026 04:00:00 GMT
This new method, called “SANDO,” could help disaster-response robots navigate dangerous, unknown environments.
 
Chris Bourg named vice provost and Barbara K. Ostrom (1978) Director of the MIT Libraries - MIT Tue, 06 Oct 2026 17:00:00 GMT
As director, Bourg has focused on digital access, open and equitable scholarly publishing, and expanded support for data-intensive research.
 
MIT announces the MIT for America initiative, to strengthen STEM education across the country - MIT Tue, 06 Oct 2026 15:00:00 GMT
The effort aims to help U.S. learners from kindergarten to community college, with an emphasis on math, making, and the constructive use of AI.
 
Astronomers catch a star slowly snacking on a brown dwarf, 300 light years away - MIT Mon, 05 Oct 2026 15:00:00 GMT
The discovery reveals a new way that stars and planetary companions can interact.
 
Met Warehouse dedication ceremony launches new era - MIT Fri, 02 Oct 2026 20:00:00 GMT
Once a storage castle, now a design stronghold, the landmark building is a major new hub at MIT.
 
MIT releases financials and endowment figures for 2026 - MIT Fri, 02 Oct 2026 20:00:00 GMT
The Institute’s pooled investments returned 10.3 percent last year; endowment stands at $29.2 billion.
 
3 Questions: A new resource to empower young entrepreneurs - MIT Fri, 02 Oct 2026 04:00:00 GMT
Martin Trust Center Managing Director Bill Aulet introduces Dear Dreamer, a free platform for middle and high school students who want to learn about entrepreneurship.
 
MIT class project turns into an FDA-cleared treatment for tremors - MIT Fri, 02 Oct 2026 04:00:00 GMT
Wristband device from Encora Therapeutics started as a project in 2.009, MIT’s iconic product-design class.
 
Governor Healey and President Kornbluth launch MIT Future Fest - MIT Thu, 01 Oct 2026 18:30:00 GMT
The new, five-day MIT event reaches takeoff with a forum about discovery and innovation.
 
This game-playing AI is the new champ at Stratego - MIT Wed, 30 Sep 2026 15:00:00 GMT
Able to defeat top-ranked human players and more efficient than other models, the new system could help decision-makers in military maneuvers or business negotiations.
 
Lung cancers can use two different mechanisms to evade KRAS-inhibiting drugs - MIT Wed, 30 Sep 2026 09:00:00 GMT
Some tumor cells develop resistance by amplifying the KRAS gene, while others change their tumor type, MIT researchers have found.
 
What to See in the Night Sky Before October Ends - CNET Tue, 29 Sep 2026 14:00:00 GMT
The Orionid meteor shower peaks this week, the full Hunter’s Moon rises Oct. 26 and Saturn is still at its brightest of the year.
 
Powered by muscle cells, a paper-thin robot swims through watery maze - MIT Tue, 29 Sep 2026 04:00:00 GMT
MIT engineers’ new aquabot offers a way to design small, efficient “biohybrid” robots.
 
The effects of an “algorithmic monoculture” depend on the details - MIT Tue, 29 Sep 2026 04:00:00 GMT
In a study focusing on hiring decisions, MIT researchers found the use of a single algorithm by many firms could benefit job seekers in certain situations.
 
Who we become when we talk to machines - MIT Tue, 29 Sep 2026 04:00:00 GMT
Professor Sherry Turkle’s new book, “Artificial Intimacy,” offers a withering critique of chatbots and the antisocial dynamics she believes they encourage.
 
Pressurized experiments could help wind farms generate more power - MIT Mon, 28 Sep 2026 15:00:00 GMT
A new way of simulating wind turbines in the field shows how tweaking turbine operation could unlock tens of thousands of dollars per turbine every year.
 
New formulation helps RNA vaccines withstand high temperatures - MIT Mon, 28 Sep 2026 09:00:00 GMT
MIT engineers have found a way to stabilize the lipid nanoparticles used to deliver RNA vaccines, which could allow the vaccines to be more widely distributed.
 
A new technique could accelerate the development of RNA therapies - MIT Fri, 25 Sep 2026 17:25:00 GMT
MIT chemical engineers found a way to rapidly produce lipid nanoparticles of varying sizes, which could make it easier to develop new vaccines and therapeutics.
 
“You're going to see the impact in 10 years” - President Kornbluth returns to GBH’s “Boston Public Radio” to discuss scientific funding and curiosity driven research - MIT Tue, 01 Sep 2026 04:00:00 GMT
Kornbluth weighed in on the consequences of cuts to federal funding for science and the value of curiosity driven research.
 
How We Test Projectors - CNET Thu, 10 Mar 2022 12:00:16 GMT
From contrast to color to input lag, I measure and compare home theater and portable projectors using instruments and my own two eyes.