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Serval, which offers AI agents for enterprise IT operations like access management, raised $150M led by Sequoia at a $3B valuation, up from $1B in December 2025 (Harshita Mary Varghese/Reuters) - Techmeme Thu, 29 Oct 2026 13:55:01 GMT

Harshita Mary Varghese / Reuters:
Serval, which offers AI agents for enterprise IT operations like access management, raised $150M led by Sequoia at a $3B valuation, up from $1B in December 2025 — Serval raised $150 million in a Sequoia-led round at a $3 billion valuation, as the enterprise automation company seeks …

 
Wabi, which is building an AI assistant that integrates into group chats and can take actions like booking appointments, raised $55M at a $1.25B valuation (Micah Barkley/Bloomberg) - Techmeme Thu, 29 Oct 2026 13:45:02 GMT

Micah Barkley / Bloomberg:
Wabi, which is building an AI assistant that integrates into group chats and can take actions like booking appointments, raised $55M at a $1.25B valuation — AI assistant startup Wabi Inc. has raised $55 million at a $1.25 billion valuation to build out its software that lets groups …

 
Hackers leak details of 41,000 Homeland Security employees, exposing undercover operations and surveillance tools - TechSpot Thu, 29 Oct 2026 13:42:00 GMT

The transparency nonprofit Distributed Denial of Secrets published the archive, which it calls "Icepick," on Wednesday. It spans DHS and seven of its component agencies, including Immigration and Customs Enforcement and US Customs and Border Protection.

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Petkit Automatic Cat Litter Box Sale (2026) - Wired Thu, 29 Oct 2026 13:41:26 GMT
As WIRED’s resident pet tech tester, I have lots of opinions on what’s worth your money. Petkit’s automatic litter boxes are my top picks—and my favorite models are $100 off right now.
 
Sources: Microsoft is seeking to raise $25B+ in its first US investment-grade bond sale since 2017, when it raised $17B, to fund AI-related capital expenditures (Bloomberg) - Techmeme Thu, 29 Oct 2026 13:35:02 GMT

Bloomberg:
Sources: Microsoft is seeking to raise $25B+ in its first US investment-grade bond sale since 2017, when it raised $17B, to fund AI-related capital expenditures — Microsoft Corp. is looking to raise at least $25 billion from its first US investment-grade bond sale in more than nine years …

 
Microsoft spends $6.5 billion less than expected on AI infrastructure, but it's not because the company is cutting back - TechSpot Thu, 29 Oct 2026 13:17:00 GMT

Microsoft spent $45.2 billion on capital expenditures, including finance leases, in the September quarter, compared with the $51.7 billion expected by analysts cited by the Financial Times. That's still around 30% more than a year earlier, illustrating just how expensive the AI infrastructure race has become.

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Valve won't ban AI-generated Steam games despite growing complaints and extortion threats - TechSpot Thu, 29 Oct 2026 12:46:00 GMT

Although Valve forces developers to disclose how they use generative AI in making their games, the company refuses to ban the technology's use outright from Steam. Valve also recently recommended that indie developers concerned about AI clones strive to make their original games better through constant updates and community building.

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Q&A with Sam Altman on finding PHP bugs, sandboxing superhuman models as an unsolved safety dilemma, robotics scaling data centers, math, agent swarms, and more (John Collison/Cheeky Pint) - Techmeme Thu, 29 Oct 2026 12:40:02 GMT

John Collison / Cheeky Pint:
Q&A with Sam Altman on finding PHP bugs, sandboxing superhuman models as an unsolved safety dilemma, robotics scaling data centers, math, agent swarms, and more — Sam Altman, CEO of OpenAI, joins John to break down how models uncovered critical PHP vulnerabilities …

 
Q&A with Palantir CTO Shyam Sankar on diffusing intelligence, safety, AI lessons, forward-deployed engineering, Anthropic vs. the US, AI religion, and more (Ben Thompson/Stratechery) - Techmeme Thu, 29 Oct 2026 12:31:03 GMT

Ben Thompson / Stratechery:
Q&A with Palantir CTO Shyam Sankar on diffusing intelligence, safety, AI lessons, forward-deployed engineering, Anthropic vs. the US, AI religion, and more — Today's Stratechery Interview is with Palantir CTO Shyam Sankar. Sankar has worked at Palantir for 20 years …

 
Circuit Mind, which uses AI to automate electronics and circuit design, raised $25M, including an $18.5M Series A led by Norwest, and plans a US relocation (Natalie Breymeyer/Axios) - Techmeme Thu, 29 Oct 2026 12:16:14 GMT

Natalie Breymeyer / Axios:
Circuit Mind, which uses AI to automate electronics and circuit design, raised $25M, including an $18.5M Series A led by Norwest, and plans a US relocation — Circuit Mind, a startup developing AI software for electronics design, raised $25 million, CEO Tomide Adesanmi tells Axios Pro exclusively.

 
I Spent Weeks With Keurig’s Posh, Plastic-Free Pod Coffee System: What Works and What Doesn’t - CNET Thu, 29 Oct 2026 12:11:45 GMT
Alta is the brand’s first machine to brew 100% plastic-free pods. Here’s what I thought after weeks of testing.
 
Alphabet shares plunge over 10% as Google's AI search struggles to make money - TechSpot Thu, 29 Oct 2026 12:03:00 GMT

Alphabet reported quarterly revenue of $127.6 billion, up 25% year over year, but earnings of $2.12 per share missed expectations of around $3.01. Its net income fell to $26.2 billion, though an $8.7 billion loss on equity investments contributed to the decline.

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EasySMX S10 Lite review: A Switch 2 fidget toy with a weird removable faceplate - Engadget Thu, 29 Oct 2026 12:00:00 GMT
EasySMX is using Elizabeth Holmes levels of pedantry with this faceplate situation.
 
What’s Faster Than an F1 Car? The Data Behind the Race - CNET Thu, 29 Oct 2026 12:00:00 GMT
For diehard fans and newcomers like me, tech offers deeper insights into the race while helping broadcasters tell a richer story. I went behind the scenes to see how it all comes together.
 
Kalshi raised $1B led by Sequoia and Wellington Management at a $40B valuation, up from a $22B valuation after raising $1B in May, its last raise before an IPO (Lauren McCarthy/New York Times) - Techmeme Thu, 29 Oct 2026 11:55:00 GMT

Lauren McCarthy / New York Times:
Kalshi raised $1B led by Sequoia and Wellington Management at a $40B valuation, up from a $22B valuation after raising $1B in May, its last raise before an IPO — The prediction market raised $1 billion in a new funding round and landed a market value almost double that of rival Polymarket.

 
DoorDash agrees to acquire Instacart in a ~$17B deal, paying $65 per share, a 26% premium to its October 22 close, as the platform delivery market consolidates (Reuters) - Techmeme Thu, 29 Oct 2026 11:31:17 GMT

Reuters:
DoorDash agrees to acquire Instacart in a ~$17B deal, paying $65 per share, a 26% premium to its October 22 close, as the platform delivery market consolidates — DoorDash (DASH.O) said on Thursday it would buy Instacart (CART.O) in a deal valued at about $17 billion, stepping up its push …

 
Sources: the Pentagon is treating the late August freezer malfunctions across 6+ military bases as a suspected cyberattack and is working with French police (Reuters) - Techmeme Thu, 29 Oct 2026 11:25:00 GMT

Reuters:
Sources: the Pentagon is treating the late August freezer malfunctions across 6+ military bases as a suspected cyberattack and is working with French police — The Pentagon is treating the spate of mysterious freezer malfunctions that spoiled food at military bases across the United States …

 
Xbox leader Asha Sharma says there's "more demand than consoles available" as Xbox hardware sales dip by 14% - Eurogamer.net - Google Thu, 29 Oct 2026 11:21:44 GMT
  1. Xbox leader Asha Sharma says there's "more demand than consoles available" as Xbox hardware sales dip by 14% Eurogamer.net
  2. Xbox first-party content partially offsets 2% drop in Q1 revenue, hardware decreases 14% GamesIndustry.biz
  3. Xbox CEO Reacts To Latest Revenue Figures With Official Statement Pure Xbox
  4. Asha Sharma Insists There's 'More Demand Than Consoles Available' as Xbox Hardware Sales Continue to Plummet IGN
  5. Xbox’s First Report Card Following Its Big ‘Reset’ Looks A Lot Like All The Others Kotaku
 
Amazon warns engineers against "tokenmaxxing" as it shifts focus from AI usage to actual productivity - TechSpot Thu, 29 Oct 2026 11:15:00 GMT

Amazon is not abandoning usage data. It is asking managers to examine those figures alongside other indicators.

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‘Escape From Tarkov’ Halloween Event Brings Zombies Back To Tarkov - Forbes - Google Thu, 29 Oct 2026 11:10:41 GMT
‘Escape From Tarkov’ Halloween Event Brings Zombies Back To Tarkov ForbesSee more headlines & perspectives on Google News
 
Jio Platforms adds $36B in market value in two trading sessions, hitting a $144B market cap, up from its ~$108B IPO valuation, after India's biggest-ever IPO (Ashutosh Joshi/Bloomberg) - Techmeme Thu, 29 Oct 2026 11:10:01 GMT

Ashutosh Joshi / Bloomberg:
Jio Platforms adds $36B in market value in two trading sessions, hitting a $144B market cap, up from its ~$108B IPO valuation, after India's biggest-ever IPO — Jio Platforms Ltd. has added almost $36 billion in market value in two trading sessions, extending its blistering run …

 
The Kindle Accessories I Never Want to Read Without (2026) - Wired Thu, 29 Oct 2026 11:03:00 GMT
Looking to better protect your Kindle or add a little personality to your favorite e-reader? From cases and covers to page-turners and stickers, this is the guide for you.
 
SpaceX no longer needs NASA, and that's a problem for America's space agency - ArsTechnica Thu, 29 Oct 2026 11:00:08 GMT
"NASA desperately needs SpaceX, and SpaceX knows it, and Elon knows it."
 
An AI Chatbot for the Apocalypse - Hack a Day Thu, 29 Oct 2026 11:00:01 GMT
You don’t have to be a full-on “prepper” to at least occasionally wonder what would happen if civilization collapsed. One thing you probably couldn’t do is go on the Internet …read more
 
PS Plus Essential Games for November 2026 Announced - Push Square - Google Thu, 29 Oct 2026 10:46:47 GMT
  1. PS Plus Essential Games for November 2026 Announced Push Square
  2. PlayStation Plus Monthly Games for November: Dead Island 2, Tomb Raider IV – VI Remastered, Monster Train 2 PlayStation.Blog
  3. Dead Island 2, Monster Train 2, and Three Tomb Raider Remasters Come to PS Plus IGN
  4. 3 Titles Including Tomb Raider IV-VI Remastered Join PlayStation Plus Monthly Games for November 2026! Saiga NAK
  5. All PS Plus members getting 3 free PS5 crackers soon, including one of the most underrated RPGs of the last few years Yahoo Tech
 
Sources: DeepSeek and Moonshot AI heavily relied on GPT-6 Astra distillation to train models like Kimi K3.1 Pro and V4.1-Flash 1017, after Anthropic's crackdown (The Information) - Techmeme Thu, 29 Oct 2026 10:46:03 GMT

The Information:
Sources: DeepSeek and Moonshot AI heavily relied on GPT-6 Astra distillation to train models like Kimi K3.1 Pro and V4.1-Flash 1017, after Anthropic's crackdown — OpenAI's GPT-6 Astra, the most powerful model the company has released, has met with strong demand since its release in early September.

 
An AI Breakthrough Has Made Decades of Computer Science Research ‘Irrelevant’ - Wired Thu, 29 Oct 2026 10:45:00 GMT
Anthropic and OpenAI say they’ve disproved a key tenet of computer science. Researchers are struggling with the fall but also feel like “overexcited bunnies” as they look at new questions to explore.
 
Apple and Google fined in South Korea over app store violations - Engadget Thu, 29 Oct 2026 10:42:26 GMT
South Korean regulators found that Apple and Google violated the country's Telecommunications Business Act.
 
Epic Games says it is using AI tools to "develop code and features" for Unreal Engine, including core engine components like the D3D12 rendering layer (Jamie Hore/This Week in Videogames) - Techmeme Thu, 29 Oct 2026 10:35:01 GMT

Jamie Hore / This Week in Videogames:
Epic Games says it is using AI tools to “develop code and features” for Unreal Engine, including core engine components like the D3D12 rendering layer — In Brief: Following CEO Tim Sweeney's announcement of a “huge pivot” towards AI tools, Epic Games has confirmed that AI tools …

 
A Hacker Targeted High-Stakes Poker Players With Malware That Exposed Their Cards - Wired Thu, 29 Oct 2026 10:30:00 GMT
Illicit software on the computers of some of the world’s best online poker players allowed the accused cheater to see what cards were in the victims’ hands—and trounce them at the tables.
 
Hisense UR8 RGB MiniLED TV: Midrange Quality, Upscale Color Accuracy - Wired Thu, 29 Oct 2026 10:30:00 GMT
The Hisense UR8 RGB MiniLED is more affordable than competitors and offers exceptional color accuracy, but is otherwise just OK.
 
Sierra Club expects US power emissions to hit 2.1B metric tons by 2030, up 42% on 2025 and erasing 15 years of cuts, with off-grid data centers matching Mexico (Bloomberg) - Techmeme Thu, 29 Oct 2026 10:25:11 GMT

Bloomberg:
Sierra Club expects US power emissions to hit 2.1B metric tons by 2030, up 42% on 2025 and erasing 15 years of cuts, with off-grid data centers matching Mexico — The boom is set to produce enough greenhouse gases to cancel out 15 years of declines in power-sector emissions, according to a Sierra Club analysis.

 
Americans are losing enthusiasm for their jobs, with AI and remote workers at the centre of the decline - TechSpot Thu, 29 Oct 2026 10:17:00 GMT

Gallup began tracking employee engagement in 2000, when 26% of employees in the US said they were engaged. That figure stayed steady between 26% and 30% through 2013, then climbed to a peak of 36% in 2020.

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I Did Push-Ups With Snap’s Chunky AR Glasses - Wired Thu, 29 Oct 2026 10:15:00 GMT
They fit better than they look and stay put when you move, but Snap’s $2,195 Specs still feel like a developer prototype in search of a purpose.
 
Vladimir Putin praises Elon Musk as a "real genius" and says Russia is in "close contact" with Musk and the US to coordinate Rassvet and Starlink satellites (Kali Hays/BBC) - Techmeme Thu, 29 Oct 2026 10:02:43 GMT

Kali Hays / BBC:
Vladimir Putin praises Elon Musk as a “real genius” and says Russia is in “close contact” with Musk and the US to coordinate Rassvet and Starlink satellites — Elon Musk is a “real genius”, Russian President Vladimir Putin said on Wednesday after revealing the two are in …

 
I Gave My Blood to the AI Death Clock - Wired Thu, 29 Oct 2026 10:00:00 GMT
Death Clock promises to predict when you’re going to die and help you extend your time on Earth. After a month, I felt like it was sucking the life out of me.
 
Reencle Essential Review: Same Scraps, Lower Price - Wired Thu, 29 Oct 2026 10:00:00 GMT
Reencle has made your favorite kitchen composter cheaper—with a few compromises.
 
Magnetic sensors track muscle movement, for better prosthetic limb control - MIT Thu, 29 Oct 2026 10:00:00 GMT
Researchers hope to use these sensors to help people with amputation achieve more natural movements with their prosthetic limbs.
 
Xbox consoles get a massive October 2026 update adding loads of new features - TrueAchievements - Google Thu, 29 Oct 2026 09:59:27 GMT
  1. Xbox consoles get a massive October 2026 update adding loads of new features TrueAchievements
  2. Xbox Adds 10 New Features In October 28th Update, Now Available To Download Pure Xbox
  3. Xbox consoles have received a major operating system update with support for Remote Play in 1440p. GameGPU
  4. Xbox October 2026 Update Patch Notes TwistedVoxel
  5. Xbox October 2026 Update Brings Mythic Achievements and More Windows Report
 
Apple's touchscreen MacBook Pro is designed for the iPad generation, with an optimized macOS, and the company is right to move on from Steve Jobs' skepticism (Federico Viticci/MacStories) - Techmeme Thu, 29 Oct 2026 09:50:02 GMT

Federico Viticci / MacStories:
Apple's touchscreen MacBook Pro is designed for the iPad generation, with an optimized macOS, and the company is right to move on from Steve Jobs' skepticism — Ever since I got my hands on the very first iPad Pro all the way back in November 2015, I've gotten used to a certain type …

 
Samsung is killing another key Galaxy service - Android Authority - Google Thu, 29 Oct 2026 09:49:00 GMT
  1. Samsung is killing another key Galaxy service Android Authority
  2. Samsung Is Pulling the Plug on Its News App for Galaxy Devices Android Headlines
  3. Samsung is Pulling the Plug on its News App in December SammyGuru
  4. Samsung surrenders prime phone real estate to Google by axing Galaxy News app Sammy Fans
  5. Samsung News app on Galaxy devices is being shut down SamMobile
 
Law Firm Linked to Elon Musk Started an ‘Election Integrity’ Organization - Wired Thu, 29 Oct 2026 09:45:00 GMT
The firm that helped set up Elon Musk’s America PAC is behind the new group, which will work with election officials to pursue policies aligned with Donald Trump’s false election fraud claims.
 
Google's Gemini 4 Carbon promises 'significant leap' in AI coding and cybersecurity - Engadget Thu, 29 Oct 2026 09:41:58 GMT
Google's latest Gemini 4 Carbon AI model boasts top benchmark scores in areas like cybersecurity and coding.
 
Liquid Glass Finally Makes Sense on the iPhone Duo - Wired Thu, 29 Oct 2026 09:30:00 GMT
Liquid Glass was a divisive redesign. But with a radically different iPhone, the pieces are finally falling into place.
 
Astronomers Discover a Possible New Dwarf Planet in Our Solar System - Wired Thu, 29 Oct 2026 09:00:00 GMT
Lying beyond Pluto, 2026 ED138 could be as large as 1,500 kilometers in diameter. Astronomers are still working to confirm whether it meets the criteria for a dwarf planet.
 
Hackers leaked details of more than 41,000 Homeland Security personnel - Engadget Thu, 29 Oct 2026 08:33:46 GMT
A hacktivist group stole the information of ICE agents and border police from Homeland Security.
 
Xreal Aura: Preorders open for smart glasses powered by Google Android XR - Mashable - Google Thu, 29 Oct 2026 08:28:36 GMT
  1. Xreal Aura: Preorders open for smart glasses powered by Google Android XR Mashable
  2. Google’s Next Mixed Reality Headset, Xreal Aura, Coming Mid-November at $1,099 to Start CNET
  3. Surprise: The Google Xreal glasses debut at a Meta-beating $1,099 The Verge
  4. The Xreal Aura Smartglasses Are Now On Sale For A Discounted Launch Price Engadget
  5. XREAL AURA: Wired XR glasses to watch, work, and play blog.google
 
Magnetic Lock Opens By Magic - Hack a Day Thu, 29 Oct 2026 08:00:39 GMT
Over on IEEE Spectrum, [Stephen Cass] has a project that would probably have seemed like a magic a few centuries ago. Imagine a box that uses a magnetic device to …read more
 
Receive a Spewpa That Can Evolve into a Random Vivillon Pattern in Pokémon Legends: Z‑A - Pokemon.com - Google Thu, 29 Oct 2026 06:10:24 GMT
  1. Receive a Spewpa That Can Evolve into a Random Vivillon Pattern in Pokémon Legends: Z‑A Pokemon.com
  2. Pokémon Legends: Z-A's Latest Mystery Gift Distribution Is Now Live Nintendo Life
  3. Pokemon Legends: Z-A and Champions Get Rare Pokemon for the First Time in 10 Years ComicBook.com
  4. Pokémon Legends: Z-A Free Download Officially Available Until November 18 ScreenRant
  5. Bundled retail editions of “Pokémon ZA” and “Poko a Pokémon” featuring DLC are now on sale! A campaign offering a special Vivillon is also underway. Saiga NAK
 
I’ve tested the iPhone Duo, Galaxy Z Fold 8, Pixel 11 Pro Fold, and Razr Fold — here’s the foldable phone I recommend - Tom's Guide - Google Thu, 29 Oct 2026 05:08:45 GMT
  1. I’ve tested the iPhone Duo, Galaxy Z Fold 8, Pixel 11 Pro Fold, and Razr Fold — here’s the foldable phone I recommend Tom's Guide
  2. Samsung slices into Apple's iPhone Duo troubles with a cheeky new ad Android Authority
  3. Apple iPhone Duo Vs Google Pixel 11 Pro Fold: The Differences Beyond Foldable Style Engadget
  4. iPhone Duo Vs. Galaxy Z Fold 8: Which Passport-Style Foldable Is Best? BGR
  5. Samsung all but confirms iPhone Duo is goosing Galaxy Z8 sales Ars Technica
 
2026 Retrocomputing Challenge: Custom RISC-V Processor For Retro System - Hack a Day Thu, 29 Oct 2026 05:00:43 GMT
Although once little more than an academic endeavor, the RISC-V architecture is slowly supplanting applications that would have normally gone to ARM. Even a few microcontrollers have chips running this …read more
 
NZXT Discount Codes: 50% Off in November 2026 - Wired Thu, 29 Oct 2026 05:00:00 GMT
Save 50%, plus up to $250 with NZXT promo codes and discounts.
 
Pura Promo Codes: $20 Off November 2026 - Wired Thu, 29 Oct 2026 05:00:00 GMT
Enhance your home's ambiance for less with active Pura promo codes. Find savings on smart diffusers, exclusive scents, and subscribe & save offers.
 
Petlibro Offers: 30% Off in November 2026 - Wired Thu, 29 Oct 2026 05:00:00 GMT
Save on Petlibro essentials, including automatic feeders, water fountains, and accessories to keep cats and dogs fed, hydrated, and comfortable every day.
 
Skullcandy Discount Code: 30% Off | November 2026 - Wired Thu, 29 Oct 2026 05:00:00 GMT
Save on today’s top Skullcandy Promo Codes for Crusher Evo headphones, 36% off Crusher ANC 2 noise-canceling headphones, and more with amazing deals.
 
Norton Coupon Codes: Up to 58% Off - Wired Thu, 29 Oct 2026 05:00:00 GMT
Whether you’re looking to protect your small business or your personal computer, we have the top coupons and deals to help you save at Norton.
 
30% Off Tempur-Pedic Promo Codes | November 2026 - Wired Thu, 29 Oct 2026 05:00:00 GMT
Whether you’re looking to upgrade your mattress or swap out your bedding, browse our Tempur-Pedic coupons for up to $300 off and the best sleep of your life.
 
Dermstore Coupons: 25% Off for November 2026 - Wired Thu, 29 Oct 2026 05:00:00 GMT
Score major savings on premium skincare, hair care, and cosmetics with these verified Dermstore discount codes and rewards offers.
 
Govee Discount Codes and Deals: 30% Off - Wired Thu, 29 Oct 2026 05:00:00 GMT
New to Govee? Get a $5 coupon on your first purchase just for signing up.
 
Loop Earplugs Discount Codes: 40% Off - Wired Thu, 29 Oct 2026 05:00:00 GMT
Save on Loop Earplugs, including Quiet 2 and popular gift sets for improved sleep, focus, and comfort.
 
Hungryroot Coupon Codes: 30% Off This November 2026 - Wired Thu, 29 Oct 2026 05:00:00 GMT
Get up to 30% off your first order and free gifts using a Hungryroot promo code today. Discover our best coupons and discounts to let you save on your healthy groceries as a new or returning customer.
 
Samsung teases Galaxy S27 plans as its phone business slips into the red again - Android Authority - Google Thu, 29 Oct 2026 04:55:00 GMT
  1. Samsung teases Galaxy S27 plans as its phone business slips into the red again Android Authority
  2. Samsung's Device Arm Posts $560 Million Loss on Memory Costs Seoul Economic Daily
  3. Samsung's Smartphone Division Posts Another Loss... "Difficult Conditions Expected in Q4 Too" (Roundup) 아시아경제
  4. Samsung is losing money on the Galaxy S26, but Galaxy S27 'differentiation' could turn the tide PhoneArena
  5. Samsung Electronics braces for chip-driven phone costs, pivots to premium sales Chosunbiz
 
New system gives users more control over their online experience - MIT Thu, 29 Oct 2026 04:00:00 GMT
The Social.Wiki framework enables anyone to easily edit social websites within the system, while allowing them to choose the content they see.
 
Bluesky Is Blocking Links to a Major Leak of DHS Employee Records - Wired Thu, 29 Oct 2026 03:34:46 GMT
Bluesky tells WIRED it blocked links to a leaked archive of information on 41,000 ICE, CBP, and other DHS workers because it contains people’s contact information, shared without their authorization.
 
12 New GTA 6 Gameplay Screenshots Released - Insider Gaming - Google Thu, 29 Oct 2026 02:10:51 GMT
  1. 12 New GTA 6 Gameplay Screenshots Released Insider Gaming
  2. Grand Theft Auto VI exclusive – The state that never sleeps GamesRadar+
  3. GTA 6 Developers Say They Are Still Discovering New Locations in the Game IGN
  4. GTA 6 Edge Magazine Reveals New Screenshots and Gameplay Features VICE
  5. The police in GTA 6 will hunt you down with dogs Polygon.com
 
Battery Prototype Uses Superextensive Quantum Effects to Charge Faster - Hack a Day Thu, 29 Oct 2026 02:00:26 GMT
Although the term ‘quantum battery’ is a bit of a vague term, the cell that [Kieran Hymas] et al. demonstrate in a recent paper does seem to suggest that it …read more
 
BioWare Co-Founder Says EA's Private Equity Acquisition Was 'Final Nail In The Coffin' For The Mass Effect Studio - Kotaku - Google Thu, 29 Oct 2026 00:43:49 GMT
  1. BioWare Co-Founder Says EA's Private Equity Acquisition Was 'Final Nail In The Coffin' For The Mass Effect Studio Kotaku
  2. BioWare Co-Founder Greg Zeschuk Says Studio Was Killed by Executives Who Have Never "Made a Game” 80 Level
  3. Mass Effect Fan Group Buys Times Square Ad, Crowdfunds Billboards Aimed at EA TechPowerUp
  4. BioWare Co-Founder: EA's Private Equity Buyout Was 'the Final Nail in the Coffin' IGN
  5. SaveMassEffect campaign smashes GoFundMe goal in under 20 minutes — "Mass Effect deserves to not die in some EA vault, dead forever" Windows Central
 
You Can Spend Nearly $15K on Apple’s New Touchscreen MacBook Pro. Why? - CNET Thu, 29 Oct 2026 00:01:15 GMT
Maxing out the new touchscreen MacBook Pro with a M5 Max chip and 16TB of storage will cost more than buying 10 basic MacBook Air laptops.
 
Reddit Is Adding ‘For You’ and ‘Following’ Feeds - CNET Wed, 28 Oct 2026 23:21:03 GMT
The new feeds, similar to those used on TikTok, are rolling out worldwide.
 
FCC chair wants to let prisons jam illegal cellphones - Engadget Wed, 28 Oct 2026 23:09:22 GMT
The agency will vote next month on relaxing its long-standing opposition to jammers.
 
A Touchscreen MacBook Pro Just Invites More Filthy Fingerprints - CNET Wed, 28 Oct 2026 23:03:43 GMT
Commentary: Yes, I’m judgy about how smudgy Apple’s new laptop screen is going to be.
 
Hacking the Modern Tamagotchi With UART - Hack a Day Wed, 28 Oct 2026 23:00:25 GMT
Although not technically the first virtual pet, the Tamagotchi handhelds certainly popularized the idea and made it a worldwide phenomenon. In the late 90s it was hard to go out …read more
 
The 2,000-Nit OLED in Apple’s New MacBook Is a Big Deal - Wired Wed, 28 Oct 2026 22:54:16 GMT
The touchscreen in the new MacBook Pro is crazily bright with very deep blacks. Here’s why it’s unlike anything else you can currently buy.
 
ULA's Vulcan rocket is set to return to flight on Friday the 13th - ArsTechnica Wed, 28 Oct 2026 22:51:15 GMT
This Vulcan launch will be the first to utilize a full complement of six solid rocket boosters.
 
Apple’s touchscreen MacBook Pro pushes laptop pricing to a new extreme - TechCrunch - Google Wed, 28 Oct 2026 22:47:50 GMT
  1. Apple’s touchscreen MacBook Pro pushes laptop pricing to a new extreme TechCrunch
  2. Apple Unveils Its First Touch-Screen MacBook Pro The New York Times
  3. Apple finally combined a toaster and a refrigerator The Verge
  4. Touchscreen MacBook Pro hands-on: OLED looks great on a Mac Ars Technica
  5. Apple shows pricey touchscreen laptops, a first for the iPhone maker Reuters
 
Subcycle videography of Landau–Zener–Majorana transitions in graphene - Nature - Google Wed, 28 Oct 2026 22:35:54 GMT
  1. Subcycle videography of Landau–Zener–Majorana transitions in graphene Nature
  2. Slow-motion electron camera reveals light-driven quantum jumps in graphene Phys.org
  3. Scientists Film Electrons Shifting In Graphene With Each Light Wave Quantum Zeitgeist
  4. Ultrafast imaging reveals graphene electrons crossing energy gaps with 100% probability Interesting Engineering
  5. Graphene Electrons 'Jump' Floors In Quantum Leap Seen On Video Quantum Zeitgeist
 
As US ties fray, Europe plans first undersea cable link to Greenland - ArsTechnica Wed, 28 Oct 2026 22:35:50 GMT
Europe's Pan-Arctic Cable will bypass US to link Canada, Japan, and South Korea.
 
I've Stopped Coming Home To World Of Warcraft's Excellent Housing - Kotaku - Google Wed, 28 Oct 2026 22:30:49 GMT
  1. I've Stopped Coming Home To World Of Warcraft's Excellent Housing Kotaku
  2. Blizzard said it wouldn't sell real-money World of Warcraft housing items tied to player races. It lied. Windows Central
  3. Blizzard Sparks World of Warcraft Fan Backlash for 'Breaking Promise' Over Housing Microtransactions IGN
  4. World of Warcraft players angry after Blizzard seems to contradict housing cosmetics policy with Halloween additions Eurogamer.net
  5. World of Warcraft faces backlash over paid Kul Tiran housing decor Mezha.net
 
Peptide peddlers cheer as RFK Jr. unilaterally grants access, overruling FDA - ArsTechnica Wed, 28 Oct 2026 22:17:15 GMT
Six unproven peptides popular with MAHA now under "enforcement discretion policy."
 
World Of Warcraft: Forever Had ‘The Largest Beta In Franchise History’ - Kotaku - Google Wed, 28 Oct 2026 22:09:56 GMT
  1. World Of Warcraft: Forever Had ‘The Largest Beta In Franchise History’ Kotaku
  2. WoW: Lets You Have a Last Name for the First Time in 22 Years, and It's Stressing Me Out Polygon.com
  3. 'Let's Give People Azeroth as They Remember It, Not as It Actually Was' – Blizzard Reveals All on the Past, Present, and Future of World of Warcraft Forever IGN
  4. World of Warcraft Forever’s designers talk about patch cadence, future plans, and philosophy Massively Overpowered
  5. WoW: Forever Content Updates Will Come Slower Than You Might Expect GameSpot
 
Minecraft billionaire is latest California resident to flee state — as he offloads $70M Beverly Hills mansion - New York Post - Google Wed, 28 Oct 2026 21:50:00 GMT
  1. Minecraft billionaire is latest California resident to flee state — as he offloads $70M Beverly Hills mansion New York Post
  2. Exclusive | Minecraft Creator Lists Beverly Hills Mansion for $70 Million—What He Paid in 2014 WSJ
  3. Minecraft creator asks $70 million for Beverly Hills mansion with 15 bathrooms, private nightclub Los Angeles Times
  4. In 2014, Minecraft's Freshly Minted Billionaire Creator Outbid Jay-Z And Beyoncé For This Insane Mansion. He Just Listed It For Exactly What He Paid Celebrity Net Worth
  5. In 2014, Minecraft creator Markus Persson outbid Jay-Z and Beyoncé to buy his 22,300-sq-ft Beverly Hills mansion for $70 million; now, it is back on the market for the same price Secret Los Angeles
 
All 16 D&D World of Warcraft Species Revealed - Dungeons & Dragons Fanatics - Google Wed, 28 Oct 2026 21:41:25 GMT
  1. All 16 D&D World of Warcraft Species Revealed Dungeons & Dragons Fanatics
  2. D&D: World Of Warcraft Books Hit With Delays Bell of Lost Souls
  3. Dungeons & Dragons: World of Warcraft lead says they “really crammed as much” of Blizzard’s MMO as possible into the upcoming TTRPG book FRVR
  4. Dungeons & Dragons: World of Warcraft's class designer 'crammed as much' of the MMO into it so that even veteran tabletop players can experience something new PC Gamer
  5. Dungeons and Dragons: World of Warcraft – All Playable Races VICE
 
Nintendo producer 'nervous' as Zelda classic remake about to hit shelves - Japan Today - Google Wed, 28 Oct 2026 21:33:00 GMT
  1. Nintendo producer 'nervous' as Zelda classic remake about to hit shelves Japan Today
  2. Zelda: Ocarina of Time Remake Reveals Yet Another Pre-Order Bonus IMDb
  3. You’re invited to the Midnight Launch of The Legend of Zelda™: Ocarina of Time at Nintendo NEW YORK! Nintendo
  4. Zelda: Ocarina Of Time Is One Of The Best Games Of All Time, Yet Producer Aonuma Is “Nervous” About The Nintendo Switch 2 Remake Wccftech
  5. Zelda Ocarina of Time Remake Release Date and Launch Times Explained VICE
 
The MacBook Pro OLED Isn’t the Touchscreen Mac I Was Looking For - CNET Wed, 28 Oct 2026 21:03:00 GMT
Commentary: Apple finally put touch on a MacBook Pro, but at a price and form that confuses me.
 
This Is What the GOP’s Final Midterms Push Looks Like - Wired Wed, 28 Oct 2026 21:00:00 GMT
Republicans are spending their time and money on Senate races in historically red states—a sign they’re more nervous than ever as Election Day looms.
 
Google Debuts New AI Models, Genie 4 and Gemini 4 Carbon: What You Need to Know - CNET Wed, 28 Oct 2026 20:51:37 GMT
The world model has a waitlist and the newest frontier Gemini model is restricted to select cybersecurity experts.
 
Dead Island 2, Tomb Raider Remastered and More Come to All PlayStation Plus Subscribers in November - CNET Wed, 28 Oct 2026 20:51:07 GMT
Keep spooky season going a little longer with these PlayStation Plus games in November.
 
Touchscreen MacBook Pro Hands-On: Apple Finally Lets Us Swipe the Screen - CNET Wed, 28 Oct 2026 20:43:58 GMT
A great-sounding display, but Apple seems out of touch for the touchscreen.
 
Apple's PROLED XDR Display has a cringy name but incredible specs - Engadget Wed, 28 Oct 2026 20:31:43 GMT
With all the fuss about Apple finally releasing a touchscreen MacBook Pro, you may have forgotten about the OLED part.
 
Capturing the complete process of embryonic development - MIT Wed, 28 Oct 2026 20:30:00 GMT
By tracking over 1 million cells, researchers created a detailed map of embryonic development in mice. It could provide development and disease insights.
 
Most Servers on the Planet Are Vulnerable to This Firmware Code-Execution Flaw - Wired Wed, 28 Oct 2026 20:30:00 GMT
The critical flaw in UEFI firmware—used by most server vendors and data centers—allows attackers to execute code early in the boot process.
 
Boston Dynamics Faces Employee Protest Over Robot Deal With ICE - CNET Wed, 28 Oct 2026 20:25:18 GMT
Tech workers have become increasingly vocal when their employers’ business deals clash with their values.
 
Does Running an E-Paper Display at 30 FPS Destroy It? - Hack a Day Wed, 28 Oct 2026 20:00:33 GMT
Although e-paper displays are famous for being low-power and lasting essentially forever if not damaged physically, the recent push to drive even cheaper e-paper displays at a framerate like 30 …read more
 
Massive Leak Exposes 41,000 Homeland Security Workers—Including Undercover ICE Agents - Wired Wed, 28 Oct 2026 20:00:00 GMT
The leaked records include the locations of ICE and CBP facilities, workers’ cell phone numbers, and the members of groups tied to wiretap programs, Palantir software, and xAI’s Grok chatbot.
 
The Ultrahuman Ring Pro Hits US Shelves Amid Oura Lawsuit - CNET Wed, 28 Oct 2026 19:45:05 GMT
It’s available online and in select stores, so you can check out the smart ring in person.
 
Meta weighs delaying 'alarming' new business terms as backlash grows - Engadget Wed, 28 Oct 2026 19:42:27 GMT
The company says it won't make "policy changes" until it consults with publishers.
 
The PlayStation 5 just might be Sony's final Blu-Ray player - Engadget Wed, 28 Oct 2026 19:39:47 GMT
Between Sony's plan to end PlayStation disc production and discontinuing its Blu-ray players, the future looks grim for physical media.
 
Check Point is turning network firewalls into cloud-based subscriptions - TechSpot Wed, 28 Oct 2026 19:36:00 GMT

Check Point recently introduced its new Firewall-as-a-Subscription offering, giving organizations access to comprehensive network protection designed for the AI era. The Israeli cybersecurity company says customers no longer need to purchase expensive hardware appliances before getting started with the new platform. However, they'll be locked into monthly or annual payments...

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Trump admin sues Utah to save Kalshi from the state's total ban on gambling - ArsTechnica Wed, 28 Oct 2026 19:30:33 GMT
US agency has sued 10 states for trying to stop gambling on prediction markets.
 
iPhone Duo owners say Apple's new foldable phone broke within hours of purchase - CBS News - Google Wed, 28 Oct 2026 19:30:00 GMT
  1. iPhone Duo owners say Apple's new foldable phone broke within hours of purchase CBS News
  2. ‘I Felt Blind Panic.’ They Opened Their New $2,000 iPhone Duo—and It Broke. WSJ
  3. Apple says it will replace iPhone Duo units showing screen problems Reuters
  4. Apple’s Foldable iPhone Duo Draws Early Complaints of the Screen Cracking Bloomberg.com
  5. Here’s why the iPhone Duo’s hinge could be cracking the screen The Verge
 
The last, best hope for space tourism just rolled onto a runway in Arizona - ArsTechnica Wed, 28 Oct 2026 19:20:36 GMT
It has been nearly a year since any space tourism flights occurred.
 
OpenAI now lets you text your Dot agent - Engadget Wed, 28 Oct 2026 19:15:00 GMT
The feature works with both iMessage and RCS messaging.
 
OpenAI expanding ChatGPT dot access to iMessage and RCS - 9to5Mac - Google Wed, 28 Oct 2026 19:15:00 GMT
  1. OpenAI expanding ChatGPT dot access to iMessage and RCS 9to5Mac
  2. How OpenAI turned its coding tools into dots, an always-on personal assistant TechCrunch
  3. Your Google Messages chats are getting a ChatGPT upgrade Android Authority
  4. ChatGPT’s Dot Agent Now Takes Tasks by Phone Text Messages WinBuzzer
  5. OpenAI Advances Proactive Agents and AI Math Breakthroughs While Facing Lawsuit Over ChatGPT Medical Advice AI Insider
 
Touchscreen MacBook Pro hands-on: OLED looks great on a Mac - ArsTechnica Wed, 28 Oct 2026 19:10:29 GMT
It's not as different from the previous model as you might have expected.
 
Engadget is hiring writers! - Engadget Wed, 28 Oct 2026 19:05:46 GMT
We're looking for freelance journalists who know their way around a tech blog.
 
The New M6 MacBook Pro Has a Serious Price Problem - Wired Wed, 28 Oct 2026 18:57:22 GMT
For $1,999, you could own an M6 Mac Mini and an M5 MacBook Air instead, both of which are on sale right now.
 
Seven MIT affiliates elected to the National Academy of Medicine for 2026 - MIT Wed, 28 Oct 2026 18:55:00 GMT
Professor Michael Yaffe and six MIT alumni are honored for their outstanding professional achievement and commitment to service.
 
Apple finally has a touchscreen laptop, 16 years after Steve Jobs called them "terrible" - TechSpot Wed, 28 Oct 2026 18:54:00 GMT

The new MacBook Pro with PROLED XDR is Apple's first laptop to include a touchscreen and an OLED panel. Pricing starts at $2,900 for the 14" model or $3,400 for the 16" model, both sporting the M5 Pro SoC. If you're about maxing out, the 16-inch M5 Max variant starts...

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Google announces Gemini 4 Carbon, its latest frontier AI model that you can't use - ArsTechnica Wed, 28 Oct 2026 18:47:27 GMT
Gemini 4 Carbon is essentially a slightly better version of Argon.
 
Sony's new see-through DualSense controllers let you game like its 1999 - Engadget Wed, 28 Oct 2026 18:38:17 GMT
The company is also releasing matching PS5 console covers.
 
Ford's $30K Fathom electric pickup can be used as your home's battery backup without a separate inverter - TechSpot Wed, 28 Oct 2026 18:31:00 GMT

According to Ford, the Fathom's bidirectional charging feature will rely on a built-in inverter, eliminating the need for the expensive 80A wall-mounted unit required by the F-150 Lightning. The inverter will convert power from the truck's battery into AC electricity, supplying up to 10 kW to a home. This would...

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C64 Keycaps For Everybody - Hack a Day Wed, 28 Oct 2026 18:30:45 GMT
If you’ve got an MX-style keyboard and want some retro charm, you might like a recent project from [Levente Szabadkai]. It’s a set of C64-style keycaps that you can print …read more
 
I Put a Bunch of AI Agents in Charge of a Fantasy Soccer Team. They’re Not Better Than Humans—Yet - Wired Wed, 28 Oct 2026 18:30:00 GMT
To experiment with AI’s predictive skills, I let Codex loose on a fantasy team. It tried to bench Erling Haaland at first, but it soon learned the error of its ways.
 
How the biggest Alzheimer’s risk gene disrupts the process of insulating neurons - MIT Wed, 28 Oct 2026 18:25:00 GMT
MIT researchers showed that the APOE4 gene variant suppresses molecular signaling needed for oligodendrocytes to myelinate neurons and also demonstrated a proof-of-concept fix.
 
BioWare’s Saudi owners reportedly ordered a flag to be removed from Mass Effect 5 because it was ‘too similar to the LGBTQIA+ one’ - Yahoo - Google Wed, 28 Oct 2026 18:12:12 GMT
  1. BioWare’s Saudi owners reportedly ordered a flag to be removed from Mass Effect 5 because it was ‘too similar to the LGBTQIA+ one’ Yahoo
  2. BioWare Was Asked to Remove LGBTQ Flag from Canceled Mass Effect Game, Report Says Polygon.com
  3. Mass Effect 5 studio was reportedly told to tone down inclusivity by EA after Saudi Arabia buyout, former BioWare dev alleges, "so as to not cause offense" GamesRadar+
  4. Report: Mass Effect: Universe Devs Scrubbed Diversity From Demos To Avoid Negative Feedback From EA Kotaku
  5. BioWare removed all rainbow flags from the Mass Effect: Universe presentation so as not to anger EA’s new owners — media iXBT.games
 
Amazon turns its most capable smart speaker into a smart camera, too - ArsTechnica Wed, 28 Oct 2026 18:05:22 GMT
The Echo Studio with Home Camera can "see and understand what's in front of the camera."
 
A soft robot could help doctors diagnose and treat disorders of the small intestine - MIT Wed, 28 Oct 2026 18:00:00 GMT
MIT engineers designed a robotic enteroscope that can inch through the hard-to-reach small intestine, making biopsies and drug delivery easier.
 
Cadillac Escalade IQ review: Huge battery, huge range, huge SUV - ArsTechnica Wed, 28 Oct 2026 17:55:45 GMT
With more than 200 kWh, this luxury three-row can go 460 miles on a charge.
 
Google AI gets cagey when asked who won the 2020 elections - ArsTechnica Wed, 28 Oct 2026 17:46:32 GMT
But the AI responses get more forthright when asked outside the US.
 
Apple's first touchscreen MacBook Pro feels both familiar and radically improved - Engadget Wed, 28 Oct 2026 17:43:10 GMT
It's thinner, lighter and has a better screen - but it's still a MacBook Pro.
 
Grand Theft Auto VI will be a huge 210 GB download on PS5 - TechSpot Wed, 28 Oct 2026 17:42:00 GMT

Grand Theft Auto VI is finally launching on November 19, and players should get their machines in order so the new open-world blockbuster lands on a comfortable hardware setup. Storage, apparently, is one of the most important considerations, as the latest Rockstar production will require a massive amount of space...

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Mac Studio M5 Ultra 512GB RAM upgrade costs $15,500 on its own - AppleInsider - Google Wed, 28 Oct 2026 17:38:42 GMT
  1. Mac Studio M5 Ultra 512GB RAM upgrade costs $15,500 on its own AppleInsider
  2. Apple Releases Mac Studio With 512GB of RAM, But It Costs As Much As a Small Car PCMag
  3. The Mac Studio with 512GB of RAM is shipping, and it costs New Car Money Macworld
  4. Elon Musk Takes a Jab at Apple's $29,799 Mac Studio: 'Makes a Tesla Seem Quite Affordable!' Benzinga
  5. Apple reveals pricing for Mac Studio with 512GB of RAM 9to5Mac
 
Florida county won’t investigate sketchy Flock cameras removed by mystery owners - ArsTechnica Wed, 28 Oct 2026 17:37:49 GMT
Florida county claims it lacks resources to find owners of unpermitted Flock cameras.
 
Here's how the touchscreen on the MacBook Pro with PROLED display works - Engadget Wed, 28 Oct 2026 17:35:24 GMT
The touch sensor isn't a separate layer of the screen.
 
Kali Linux 2026.3 adds six security tools, updated KDE Plasma and Linux kernel - TechSpot Wed, 28 Oct 2026 17:35:00 GMT
Kali Linux 2026.3 introduces six new security tools, including RustScan for port scanning, Dalfox for XSS testing, and Katana for web crawling. The update also brings KDE Plasma 6.7 with per-screen virtual desktops, Linux kernel 7.1.5, 126 updated packages, and refreshed build scripts with Docker and Podman support.
 
Google’s Next Mixed Reality Headset, Xreal Aura, Coming Mid-November at $1,099 to Start - CNET Wed, 28 Oct 2026 17:32:50 GMT
A bit like VR, a bit like smart glasses, a bit like a tiny face computer.
 
Apple announces touchscreen MacBook Pro with OLED display - ArsTechnica Wed, 28 Oct 2026 17:25:04 GMT
The OLED display is the main draw, but the price is a lot to reckon with.
 
The Inside Story of Why Apple Finally Brought a Touch Display to the Mac - Wired Wed, 28 Oct 2026 17:15:16 GMT
An exclusive early look at Apple’s new touchscreen MacBook Pro—the computer Apple said would never happen.
 
Apple's redesigned MacBook Pro has an OLED touchscreen, weighs just three pounds - Engadget Wed, 28 Oct 2026 17:13:10 GMT
It could use a more distinctive name, though.
 
Here’s where you can preorder the new OLED-equipped iPad Mini - The Verge - Google Wed, 28 Oct 2026 17:12:47 GMT
  1. Here’s where you can preorder the new OLED-equipped iPad Mini The Verge
  2. Hands-on with the new OLED iPad Mini The Verge
  3. Everything Apple Announced This Week: All About OLED, MacBooks And A Touchscreen Engadget
  4. Apple iPad mini (2026) vs. iPad mini (2024): Should You Pay $200 More? PCMag
  5. New iPad mini shrinks just enough to complicate case compatibility AppleInsider
 
Fake PS5 emulators on GitHub are spreading password-stealing malware - Engadget Wed, 28 Oct 2026 17:10:09 GMT
This is according to the threat research arm of NordVPN.
 
The Xreal Aura smartglasses are now on sale for a discounted launch price - Engadget Wed, 28 Oct 2026 17:00:00 GMT
The new wearable is the first of its kind to run on the Android XR platform.
 
Xbox Is Giving Away 25 Free Games To 'Eligible' PC Buyers Until The End Of 2026 - Pure Xbox - Google Wed, 28 Oct 2026 17:00:00 GMT
  1. Xbox Is Giving Away 25 Free Games To 'Eligible' PC Buyers Until The End Of 2026 Pure Xbox
  2. Xbox Giving Away 25 Free Games to Some Gamers OpenCritic
 
Chrome’s enhanced autofill can now pull info from Gmail to help you fill out forms - The Verge - Google Wed, 28 Oct 2026 17:00:00 GMT
  1. Chrome’s enhanced autofill can now pull info from Gmail to help you fill out forms The Verge
  2. Chrome’s enhanced autofill helps you fill out forms with suggestions pulled from Gmail. blog.google
  3. Chrome’s AI-powered Autofill can now dig through your Gmail to fill out forms TechCrunch
  4. Google Confirms Chrome AI Can Crawl Your Gmail Inbox For Autofill Data Forbes
  5. Google Chrome rolling out ‘Suggested by Gemini’ autofill 9to5Google
 
Update to iOS 27.2 Now to Patch Hundreds of Bugs - CNET Wed, 28 Oct 2026 16:34:08 GMT
The update fixes some nasty bugs that could leave your iPhone inoperable or expose sensitive data.
 
New York governor signs AI chatbot child safety law - Engadget Wed, 28 Oct 2026 16:33:01 GMT
A separate law aims to shore up security on connected baby monitors.
 
Samsung launches Galaxy Buds On, open-ear earbuds with a clip-on design - TechSpot Wed, 28 Oct 2026 16:29:00 GMT

The South Korean electronics giant said it drew on nearly 120 million ear data points during its AI-assisted design and test phase, simulating a range of ear shapes and use scenarios. The result is a clip-on design that wraps around the back of the ear rather than nestling into the...

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Dynamax Trails: Eternatus Returns - Pokémon GO Hub - Google Wed, 28 Oct 2026 16:19:59 GMT
  1. Dynamax Trails: Eternatus Returns Pokémon GO Hub
  2. Pokémon GO "Dynamax Trails" event runs Nov. 16th to 23rd, 2026 GoNintendo
  3. Pokemon GO Is Bringing Back Popular Legendary OpenCritic
  4. All roads lead to Eternatus’s return during the Dynamax Trails event! Pokémon GO
  5. Eternatus Is Coming Back! Pokémon GO Drops Mysterious Eternamax Teaser Pokémon GO Hub
 
GTA 6 Coming to PC in "6 or 7 Months," Claims Analyst - Insider Gaming - Google Wed, 28 Oct 2026 16:15:06 GMT
  1. GTA 6 Coming to PC in "6 or 7 Months," Claims Analyst Insider Gaming
  2. 'GTA 6' file size reportedly revealed and it's gargantuan Mashable
  3. GTA 6 Won't Be Released On Disc — Here's What The Physical Copy Contains Instead BGR
  4. ‘Grand Theft Auto VI’ Will Reportedly Be a 210 GB Download Complex
  5. GTA VI Preload Time, Specs and Key Information Forbes
 
Reddit is adding a 'for you' feed for recommendations - Engadget Wed, 28 Oct 2026 16:00:00 GMT
The app will have a "following" tab to surface content from subreddits you've joined.
 
3 Questions: Why infrastructure is entering a defining era - MIT Wed, 28 Oct 2026 16:00:00 GMT
Professor Ali Jadbabaie describes how AI, digital transformation, climate change, and complex geopolitics are forcing engineers and policymakers to rethink how infrastructure is designed, built, and managed.
 
Reddit is the latest platform to embrace the ‘For You’ feed - TechCrunch - Google Wed, 28 Oct 2026 16:00:00 GMT
  1. Reddit is the latest platform to embrace the ‘For You’ feed TechCrunch
  2. Explore More Communities with Reddit’s New Feed Updates Reddit Inc Homepage
  3. Reddit is getting a For You feed The Verge
  4. Reddit Is Adding A 'For You' Feed For Recommendations Engadget
  5. Reddit is taking a page out of TikTok's book, and it's not what you think (Updated) Android Authority
 
Buckle up for more body-swapping hijinks in Jumanji: Open World trailer - ArsTechnica Wed, 28 Oct 2026 15:48:12 GMT
"We have to be ready for whatever's coming next. If we lose in here, there won't be a home to go back to."
 
Gartner says only 3% of organizations are getting AI cost savings from productivity, yet 85% plan to spend more - TechSpot Wed, 28 Oct 2026 15:46:00 GMT

The figure comes from Gartner's HR Symposium in Orlando. In a finding that perfectly sums up the blind faith so many executives have in AI, 77% of board members expect the technology will deliver value in the form of productivity and cost savings. This is despite 97% of organizations being...

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iOS 27.2 just upgraded Apple Photos in two ways, here’s what’s new - 9to5Mac - Google Wed, 28 Oct 2026 15:40:00 GMT
  1. iOS 27.2 just upgraded Apple Photos in two ways, here’s what’s new 9to5Mac
  2. Apple releases iOS and macOS 27.2 with new Siri AI features, new Music logo Ars Technica
  3. iOS 27.2 Brings Two New Features To Apple's CarPlay Engadget
  4. Apple rolls out iOS 27.2 with new Siri AI languages and security fixes TechCrunch
  5. Apple officially rolls out iOS 27.2. Here's what's new Mashable
 
Everything We Saw at Nintendo Indie World Showcase October 2026, Including Witchbrook Release Date - IGN - Google Wed, 28 Oct 2026 15:34:42 GMT
  1. Everything We Saw at Nintendo Indie World Showcase October 2026, Including Witchbrook Release Date IGN
  2. Cosy witch sim 'Witchbrook' finally has a release date Mashable
  3. 'Harry Potter Meets Stardew Valley' Game Sets Official Release Date Polygon.com
  4. Cozy Magical Sim Witchbrook Gets A January Release Date Game Informer
  5. Witchbrook Is Stardew Valley Meets Kiki's Delivery Service, And It Finally Has A Release Date GameSpot
 
Audio Technica just released its first set of wireless StreamSet headphones - Engadget Wed, 28 Oct 2026 15:34:06 GMT
This expands the lineup beyond XLR and USB-connected models.
 
Sony has new transparent PS5 controllers launching next year - The Verge - Google Wed, 28 Oct 2026 15:31:02 GMT
  1. Sony has new transparent PS5 controllers launching next year The Verge
  2. First look inside the Prism Collection, with three new transparent designs for PS5 accessories PlayStation.Blog
  3. PlayStation Revives '90s Transparent Tech Aesthetic With the “Prism Collection” Hypebeast
  4. Sony Wants You to Forget About Discs With Its Gorgeous Transparent Controllers WIRED
  5. Sony's New See-Through DualSense Controllers Let You Game Like Its 1999 Engadget
 
GTA 6 brand new release seemingly locked in by Rockstar Games, launching December 11 - GAMINGbible - Google Wed, 28 Oct 2026 15:10:17 GMT
  1. GTA 6 brand new release seemingly locked in by Rockstar Games, launching December 11 GAMINGbible
  2. Justice and Gesaffelstein Team Up for New Music on ‘GTA 6’ Soundtrack: Listen EDM.com
  3. Grand Theft Auto VI Original Score: Release Date, Pre-Orders and Prices VICE
  4. King Gizzard & The Lizard Wizard Earns Its First Hot 100 Hit With This ‘Grand Theft Auto VI’ Song Yahoo
  5. GTA 6 Soundtrack Leak: 1 Country Track Unconfirmed [2026] https://tech-insider.org/
 
This open-source keyboard lets you snap keys together in any layout - TechSpot Wed, 28 Oct 2026 15:06:00 GMT

The project comes from Nathan Alspaugh, an MIT freshman studying aerospace engineering, who said he has spent around 100 hours working on it since March. When he posted the project to Hacker News this week, he said the idea came from his frustration that nobody sold triangle- or circle-shaped keyboards.

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Cronos: The New Dawn story DLC ‘Cronos: Lazarus’ launches December 3 - Gematsu - Google Wed, 28 Oct 2026 15:00:09 GMT
  1. Cronos: The New Dawn story DLC ‘Cronos: Lazarus’ launches December 3 Gematsu
  2. Play a Full Cronos PS5 Prequel in New $10 Lazarus DLC, Out 3rd December Push Square
  3. Cronos: The New Dawn's 'Lazarus' DLC Launches Next Year On Switch 2 Nintendo Life
  4. Cronos: The New Dawn gets new story DLC in December KitGuru
  5. Cronos: The New Dawn’s $9.99 expansion launches December 3 Mezha.net
 
Sony Wants You to Forget About Discs With Its Gorgeous Transparent Controllers - Wired Wed, 28 Oct 2026 15:00:00 GMT
Sony has new, spiffy see-through controllers and covers for its PlayStation 5 that let you see the hardware guts inside.
 
Senators Demand to Know if Dr. Oz Collaborated With Election Denial Groups - Wired Wed, 28 Oct 2026 14:46:35 GMT
A far-right campaign claiming leftists are stealing votes from nursing home residents has centered on changing guidance from Mehmet Oz’s Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services.
 
CachyOS vs. Fedora 45 vs. Ubuntu 26.10 Performance On AMD Ryzen 9 - Phoronix - Google Wed, 28 Oct 2026 14:46:00 GMT
CachyOS vs. Fedora 45 vs. Ubuntu 26.10 Performance On AMD Ryzen 9 Phoronix
 
Amazon debuts the Alexa Photo Frame and Echo Time smart clock, plus other upgraded devices - TechCrunch - Google Wed, 28 Oct 2026 14:34:25 GMT
  1. Amazon debuts the Alexa Photo Frame and Echo Time smart clock, plus other upgraded devices TechCrunch
  2. I just tried Amazon’s Alexa Photo Frame, and it could be the perfect splurge gift | CNN Underscored CNN
  3. “That’s what’s coming in November.” The Verge
  4. Amazon unveils new lineup of Alexa devices including redesigned Echo Show Reuters
  5. Amazon turns its most capable smart speaker into a smart camera, too Ars Technica
 
Nintendo joins Best Buy for midnight Zelda 40th Anniversary Switch 2 restock launch - The Shortcut | Matt Swider - Google Wed, 28 Oct 2026 14:33:59 GMT
  1. Nintendo joins Best Buy for midnight Zelda 40th Anniversary Switch 2 restock launch The Shortcut | Matt Swider
  2. Nintendo Issues New Official Statement on Zelda Switch 2 Console Restocks IMDb
  3. Fans Can't Believe Walmart Canceled Zelda: Ocarina Of Time Switch 2 Pre-Orders The Day Before They Were Meant To Arrive Kotaku
  4. Walmart cancels wave of Zelda 40th Anniversary Edition Switch 2 pre-orders one day before launch GoNintendo
  5. Nintendo’s Zelda-inspired Switch 2 console will be in stock at Best Buy on November 5th. The Verge
 
Everything Shown At The October 2026 Nintendo Indie World Showcase - Game Informer - Google Wed, 28 Oct 2026 14:30:00 GMT
  1. Everything Shown At The October 2026 Nintendo Indie World Showcase Game Informer
  2. New Indie World Showcase features cozy and chaotic fun for Nintendo Switch 2 and Nintendo Switch Nintendo
  3. 15-Minute Nintendo Indie World Showcase Announced For Tomorrow Morning, October 28 Game Informer
  4. Here’s all 23 games shown during Nintendo’s latest Indie World presentation Video Games Chronicle
  5. Nintendo Indie World October 2026 Showcase: All The Biggest Announcements GameSpot
 
TikTok expands into restaurant guides with ‘Must Eat’ feature - TechCrunch - Google Wed, 28 Oct 2026 14:26:36 GMT
  1. TikTok expands into restaurant guides with ‘Must Eat’ feature TechCrunch
  2. Must Eat: TikTok's community-powered guide to the restaurants everyone's talking about TikTok
  3. TikTok launches Must Eat restaurant guide in L.A. Here are some of the restaurants featured KTLA
  4. TikTok is going after Yelp and Google Maps with an in-app restaurant guide The Verge
  5. TikTok Wants to Help Its Users Find Their Next Must Eat The Hollywood Reporter
 
Police are pulling people over because license plate cameras say their travel patterns look "suspicious" - TechSpot Wed, 28 Oct 2026 14:23:00 GMT

The ACLU recently outlined a pattern of police traffic stops based solely on data from Flock cameras and other license plate readers. The reports go back to at least 2025 and show how closely authorities can track the movements of most motorists.

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Threads of Time adds Switch 2 and Switch versions, launches in summer 2027 - Gematsu - Google Wed, 28 Oct 2026 14:08:48 GMT
  1. Threads of Time adds Switch 2 and Switch versions, launches in summer 2027 Gematsu
  2. One of my top-wishlisted Xbox indie JRPGs finally has a release date Windows Central
  3. Indie World: Threads of Time is an Epic Turn-Based RPG Launching Summer 2027 Nintendojo
  4. Threads of Time Switch, Switch 2 Versions Announced RPGamer
  5. Threads of Time Adds Switch 2, Launches Summer 2027 MonsterVine
 
Wordeex Challenges Your Vocabulary and Your Logic, But Does It for Free - Kotaku - Google Wed, 28 Oct 2026 14:00:09 GMT
Wordeex Challenges Your Vocabulary and Your Logic, But Does It for Free Kotaku
 
No Man's Sky Adds Creepy New Items, Big Quality-of-Life Changes in Latest Major Update - Push Square - Google Wed, 28 Oct 2026 14:00:00 GMT
  1. No Man's Sky Adds Creepy New Items, Big Quality-of-Life Changes in Latest Major Update Push Square
  2. Forsaken: Introducing Update 7.10 No Man's Sky
  3. Explore the Spookier Side of Space in No Man’s Sky: FORSAKEN! XBOX Wire
  4. Hello Games Keeps Pouring Updates Into No Man’s Sky With Haunted FORSAKEN, Yet Light No Fire Nears Three Years Since Its Reveal Wccftech
  5. No Man's Sky Forsaken Update Adds "Spooky Biomechanical Ships" and Wealth of New Exploration Content TechPowerUp
 
Meta has a new AI pet app called Waddle World - TechCrunch - Google Wed, 28 Oct 2026 13:53:31 GMT
  1. Meta has a new AI pet app called Waddle World TechCrunch
  2. What is Waddle World? Meta’s new virtual pet journal app Mashable
  3. Meta's Waddle World Is A Tamagotchi-Like AI Pet App Engadget
  4. Meta quietly launched an ‘AI pet journal’ app The Verge
  5. Meta enters the world of interactive entertainment: AI-powered virtual pets صوت الإمارات
 
Palit says the Galax factory isn't closing, despite a report blaming Nvidia chip shortages - TechSpot Wed, 28 Oct 2026 13:51:00 GMT

Palit's official statement says it is aware of recent reports and speculation regarding Galax's business operations. It adds that the brand continues to operate as usual, no manufacturing facilities have been shut down, and Galax products remain available in both domestic and international markets.

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A hidden ocean change near Antarctica could have global consequences - ArsTechnica Wed, 28 Oct 2026 13:38:53 GMT
Antarctic waters are getting saltier as sea-ice loss reshapes ocean circulation.
 
PS5 Exclusive Astro Bot Outfit Revealed for Rayman Remake - Push Square - Google Wed, 28 Oct 2026 13:30:00 GMT
  1. PS5 Exclusive Astro Bot Outfit Revealed for Rayman Remake Push Square
  2. Suit up as Astro Bot in Rayman Legends Retold PlayStation.Blog
  3. Rayman Legends Retold Goes Full French With New “BAGUETTE” Outfits MKAU Gaming
  4. Astro Bot joins the Rayman remake: Free crossover for PS5 revealed PlayFront
  5. Rayman to become Astro Bot: Ubisoft prepares free gift for PS5 owners iXBT.games
 
Watch this autonomous drone chase a person through a forest without GPS, maps, or cloud computing - TechSpot Wed, 28 Oct 2026 13:19:00 GMT

Purdue computer science professor Aniket Bera posted the 44-second video on LinkedIn last Friday. It shows a quadcopter from his IDEAS Lab weaving between trees to keep a person in frame. And the drone works it all out on its own computer, without a map of the forest to rely...

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FCC clears Amazon Leo to acquire mobile-satellite operator Globalstar - Engadget Wed, 28 Oct 2026 13:13:19 GMT
Amazon Leo's $11.5 billion acquisition of mobile-satellite operator Globalstar has been approved by the FCC.
 
What’s the Best Kindle of 2026 (So Far)? - Wired Wed, 28 Oct 2026 13:02:00 GMT
I’ve tested every single Kindle, from Paperwhite and Colorsoft to the new aluminum models. Here’s how Amazon’s ebook readers stack up.
 
Amazon Kindle Paperwhite (2026) and Colorsoft (2026) Review: Best for Accessories - Wired Wed, 28 Oct 2026 13:01:00 GMT
The latest generation of Kindle’s 7-inch e-readers have a new look and new accessories. But are they worth the upgrade given Amazon’s new Kindle prices?
 
Kindle Paperwhite Signature Edition (2026) Review: Updated In All The Right Places - Engadget - Google Wed, 28 Oct 2026 13:00:00 GMT
  1. Kindle Paperwhite Signature Edition (2026) Review: Updated In All The Right Places Engadget
  2. Kindle Paperwhite Signature Edition review: It's Amazon's best Kindle Mashable
  3. My Favorite Part of the New Kindle Paperwhite Is One of the Accessories WIRED
  4. I loved my month using the Amazon Kindle Paperwhite. Here’s why I’m still mixed on it CNN
  5. Amazon Kindle Vs. Kindle Paperwhite: Which One Is Right For You? Forbes
 
Fox One Will Track 2026 Midterm Election Results With New App Experience - CNET Wed, 28 Oct 2026 13:00:00 GMT
Fox’s streaming service adds a new layer of coverage to the 2026 midterm elections.
 
Congress is questioning Delaware's plan to let AI agents run companies - TechSpot Wed, 28 Oct 2026 12:49:00 GMT

House Oversight Committee chairman James Comer wrote to Governor Matt Meyer on October 26, requesting documents about the proposed Artificial Intelligence Company, or AIC.

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Amazon’s $500 Echo Show 16 Wants to Be the Center of Your Home - CNET Wed, 28 Oct 2026 12:36:07 GMT
A larger screen, upgraded speakers, night vision and an optional glare-resistant display headline Amazon’s latest Echo Show.
 
Valve Knows Steam Next Fest Has An AI Slop Problem, And It’s Looking For Solutions - GameSpot - Google Wed, 28 Oct 2026 12:30:33 GMT
  1. Valve Knows Steam Next Fest Has An AI Slop Problem, And It’s Looking For Solutions GameSpot
  2. Valve Responds to Developers Fearing AI Slop and Clones Inven Global
  3. Valve responds to Steam devs getting extortion emails threatening AI clones of their games TweakTown
  4. Valve Won't "Be Gatekeepers" by Banning AI Games, As "AI Slop" Complaints Grow TechPowerUp
  5. Valve addresses Steam AI slop and clones after Next Fest complaints Neowin
 
The Latest Echo Smart Speakers Double as Nanny Cams and Wi-Fi Extenders - CNET Wed, 28 Oct 2026 12:20:02 GMT
Amazon’s new Echo Dot and Studio speakers have several smart home features new to the lineup.
 
Discord will make some channels and messages searchable on Google - TechSpot Wed, 28 Oct 2026 12:17:00 GMT

Answers posted after mid-December to questions in discoverable Discord servers can appear in search results on the open web. Usernames and avatars won't appear next to the messages, and admins can already opt out of the new policy.

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The hydrogen atom: the raw material of the universe barely exists on Earth – now we’ve made it in a flask - The Conversation - Google Wed, 28 Oct 2026 12:11:28 GMT
The hydrogen atom: the raw material of the universe barely exists on Earth – now we’ve made it in a flask The Conversation
 
Amazon Adds an Alexa Photo Frame and a Bedside Clock to Its Echo Family - Wired Wed, 28 Oct 2026 12:01:00 GMT
The new Echo Studio also gets a camera, and the Echo Show 16 debuts an AI-generated Alexa interface.
 
Samsung Joins Cuff-Shaped Earbuds Trend With $229 Galaxy Buds On - Bloomberg.com - Google Wed, 28 Oct 2026 12:00:09 GMT
  1. Samsung Joins Cuff-Shaped Earbuds Trend With $229 Galaxy Buds On Bloomberg.com
  2. Samsung’s new clip-on earbuds are coming to the US, and they’re not cheap Digital Trends
 
Amazon’s 5 New Smart Home Devices: Everything You Need to Know - CNET Wed, 28 Oct 2026 12:00:00 GMT
The company is also introducing an interactive home map feature.
 
Amazon’s New Digital Picture Frame Is Clever and Classy - CNET Wed, 28 Oct 2026 12:00:00 GMT
The frame, available in real wood finishes, is the first-ever with Amazon Alexa built in and offers unlimited storage for Prime members.
 
Amazon’s New Alarm Clock ‘Knows’ if You’re in a Deep Sleep and Lets You Sleep Longer - CNET Wed, 28 Oct 2026 12:00:00 GMT
The Amazon Echo Time, launched today, has a few wild features.
 
Minecraft Has Been Updated To Ver. 26.60 On Switch 2, Here Are The Full Patch Notes - Nintendo Life - Google Wed, 28 Oct 2026 11:45:00 GMT
  1. Minecraft Has Been Updated To Ver. 26.60 On Switch 2, Here Are The Full Patch Notes Nintendo Life
  2. Bedrock Edition 26.60 Changelog Minecraft
  3. Minecraft’s final 2026 game drop puts survival on thin ice with Frostbites and frozen caves PCQuest
  4. Minecraft updated to Ver. 26.60 GoNintendo
  5. [OPINION] Ice Caves Could Remind Fans Why Minecraft Has ‘Mine’ in Its Name Beebom
 
A new report accuses Microsoft of using 10 "dark patterns" to keep you on Edge - TechSpot Wed, 28 Oct 2026 11:15:00 GMT

The Browser Choice Alliance (BCA), a group of browser makers advocating fair competition and freedom to choose a browser, commissioned the report, which was produced by the Behavioural Insights Team (BIT).

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COD Modern Warfare 4 uses real news footage from South Korean tragedy, is urged by families to remove it - Video Games Chronicle - Google Wed, 28 Oct 2026 11:07:12 GMT
  1. COD Modern Warfare 4 uses real news footage from South Korean tragedy, is urged by families to remove it Video Games Chronicle
  2. Victims appalled as deadly crush footage included in Call of Duty BBC
  3. Outcry after Call of Duty maker uses real footage of deadly Seoul crowd crush in new video game The Guardian
  4. 'Call of Duty' North Korea invasion edition tops sales charts in South Japan Today
  5. Call of Duty game under fire for using real Itaewon crowd crush footage The Korea Times
 
China’s snooping around Pacific undersea cables raises risks for Big Tech - ArsTechnica Wed, 28 Oct 2026 11:00:49 GMT
US-owned trans-Pacific cables face growing risks from sabotage and China.
 
Sauerkraut at Every Meal? These Fermentation Fanatics Tried That Long Before MAHA - Wired Wed, 28 Oct 2026 11:00:00 GMT
The annual Portland Fermentation Festival took place last week in Oregon, at a time when sauerkraut, kimchi, and other funky foods are in the social and political spotlight.
 
CISA warns of hackers now exploiting critical Node2Shell flaw - BleepingComputer - Google Wed, 28 Oct 2026 10:46:23 GMT
  1. CISA warns of hackers now exploiting critical Node2Shell flaw BleepingComputer
  2. Brotli Decoder Vulnerabilities (Node2Shell, Broccoli2Shell, HTTP2Shell) Esri
  3. Broccoli2shell: Everything You Need To Know About The Critical Brotli Decoder Vulnerability wiz.io
  4. Researchers Demonstrate Node2Shell RCE Exploit on Node.js Build Using Crafted Brotli Data The Hacker News
  5. Node2Shell: Node.js Brotli vulnerability allows remote code execution (CVE-2026-111497) and the fix Aikido Security
 
Pornhub Stars Want to Teach You How to Make Dinner - Wired Wed, 28 Oct 2026 10:45:00 GMT
Faced with censorship and anti-porn laws, the adult site is encouraging creators to embrace cooking, gaming, podcasting, and other safe-for-work content.
 
Phantom Blade Zero Gets a 5 GB Day One Patch That Improves Ray Tracing Performance, but S-Game Warns Against New NVIDIA Drivers - Wccftech - Google Wed, 28 Oct 2026 10:37:21 GMT
  1. Phantom Blade Zero Gets a 5 GB Day One Patch That Improves Ray Tracing Performance, but S-Game Warns Against New NVIDIA Drivers Wccftech
  2. Phantom Blade Zero Day-One Update Brings Performance Improvements, Nvidia Driver Warning IGN
  3. ‘Phantom Blade Zero’ Destroys A Playercount Record On Steam Forbes
  4. Phantom Blade Zero review - superbly flowing swordplay with rough edges Eurogamer.net
  5. How Long Is Phantom Blade Zero? Game Length & Total Hours Insider Gaming
 
Apple AirPods Max 2 Are $100 Off Ahead of Black Friday - Wired Wed, 28 Oct 2026 10:30:00 GMT
If Apple headphones have been sitting on your wish list, now might be the time to buy ahead of the holiday rush.
 
Warhammer Age of Sigmar: October Update - Warhammer Community - Google Wed, 28 Oct 2026 10:27:12 GMT
Warhammer Age of Sigmar: October Update Warhammer Community
 
Macmillan Staff Say the Publisher Threw a Party for a Workplace AI Assistant That Was Later Killed - Wired Wed, 28 Oct 2026 10:15:00 GMT
Workers tell WIRED that NOA—or “No Ordinary Assistant”—was unhelpful. Bestselling authors also say AI is ruining their relationships with Big Five publishers.
 
Radeon 9070 XT vs. Radeon 7900 XTX: 50+ Game Benchmark - TechSpot Wed, 28 Oct 2026 10:06:00 GMT
Two generations apart, AMD's Radeon RX 9070 XT and RX 7900 XTX are surprisingly close. We benchmark 51 games to see where RDNA 4 pulls ahead, where RDNA 3 holds on, and which GPU makes more sense.
 
The new frontier for ads is racist cartoon AI musical microdrama - CNN - Google Wed, 28 Oct 2026 10:00:15 GMT
The new frontier for ads is racist cartoon AI musical microdrama CNN
 
Please Let the Internet Die - Wired Wed, 28 Oct 2026 10:00:00 GMT
Online spaces are captured by oligarchs and saturated with slop—and they’re exacerbating humanity’s worst impulses. It’s time to start over.
 
The Men Spending $50,000 Just to Reserve a Tesla Roadster - Wired Wed, 28 Oct 2026 09:45:00 GMT
The base model—without thrusters or the flight system—will likely cost several times that amount to buy. “I’m going to do everything in my power to get the flying one,” says one customer.
 
ICE Is Running One of the Largest Anti-Left Surveillance Operations in US History - Wired Wed, 28 Oct 2026 09:30:00 GMT
ICE’s Homeland Security Investigations is engaged in far-reaching spying against left-wing activists that rivals the FBI and CIA crackdowns on the Civil Rights and anti-war movements.
 
PSA: Your Discord messages could soon show up on Google, but here's how to opt out - Android Authority - Google Wed, 28 Oct 2026 08:55:00 GMT
  1. PSA: Your Discord messages could soon show up on Google, but here's how to opt out Android Authority
  2. Discord will let public server messages be discoverable in Google Search Mashable
  3. Discord's Massive New Change Will Shake Up The Entire Internet Polygon.com
  4. Discord is making its public communities more searchable, and people have concerns TechCrunch
  5. Some Discord Messages Will Be Searchable on Google in December, Here's How to Opt Out IGN
 
AI Emergency Alerts Are Coming. Humans Might Not Be Ready - Wired Wed, 28 Oct 2026 08:30:00 GMT
Human beings struggle with emergency communication. Chatbots can help—if people take them seriously.
 
Should AI Decide Your Court Case? This Judge Says Yes - Wired Wed, 28 Oct 2026 06:00:00 GMT
One of England’s top judges, Geoffrey Vos, believes that AI could adjudicate plenty of civil cases. The question, he says, is where the line should be drawn.
 
Google Workspace Promo Codes: 14% Off for October 2026 - Wired Wed, 28 Oct 2026 05:00:00 GMT
Boost your productivity and save with exclusive Google Workspace coupons from WIRED. Get up to 14% off plans for three months, including Starter, Standard, and Plus tiers.
 
Nike Promo Codes and Discounts: 30% for October 2026 - Wired Wed, 28 Oct 2026 05:00:00 GMT
Check out our deals for Nike this October 2026, including 15% off select purchases.
 
Peacock Promo Codes: 40% Off October 2026 - Wired Wed, 28 Oct 2026 05:00:00 GMT
Stream your favorite shows for up to $80 off this month, and save on subscription plans with the latest Peacock TV coupons from WIRED.
 
Paramount+ Coupon Codes and Deals for 2026 - Wired Wed, 28 Oct 2026 05:00:00 GMT
Save on streaming with the latest Paramount+ promo codes and deals, including 50% off subscriptions, free trials, and more.
 
NordVPN Coupons: 75% Off, Plus 3 Months Free in October 2026 - Wired Wed, 28 Oct 2026 05:00:00 GMT
Save up to 77% on 2-year plans and get 3 free months with our NordVPN discount codes.
 
LG Promo Codes and Coupons for October 2026 - Wired Wed, 28 Oct 2026 05:00:00 GMT
Save 20% with an LG promo code today, plus up to $1,000 off appliances, 40% off bestselling TVs and monitors.
 
Disney Plus Discount Codes: 52% Off October 2026 - Wired Wed, 28 Oct 2026 05:00:00 GMT
Cut your subscription costs with the latest active Disney+ bundle deals, verified student offers, and partner promotions.
 
PSA: Minecraft Switch 2 Now Available, Switch Physical Owners Get A Digital Discount - Nintendo Life - Google Wed, 28 Oct 2026 04:55:00 GMT
  1. PSA: Minecraft Switch 2 Now Available, Switch Physical Owners Get A Digital Discount Nintendo Life
  2. Play Minecraft on your Nintendo Switch™ 2 today! Minecraft
  3. Minecraft is live on Switch 2 — here's how to claim your free upgrade before January Tech Times
  4. Minecraft for Nintendo Switch 2: Editions, Prices, and Free Upgrade Guide games.gg
  5. A native Minecraft reportedly gives the Nintendo Switch 2 a first-year family staple on 27 October Gamereactor UK
 
Making machines that can listen - MIT Wed, 28 Oct 2026 04:00:00 GMT
Professor Paris Smaragdis develops computers with superhuman hearing for applications like speech recognition, music understanding, and environmental monitoring.
 
Cyberpunk's Edgerunners 2 Update Isn't In The Best State On Switch 2 - Nintendo Life - Google Wed, 28 Oct 2026 01:00:00 GMT
  1. Cyberpunk's Edgerunners 2 Update Isn't In The Best State On Switch 2 Nintendo Life
  2. 10 Things I Wish I Knew When I Started ‘Cyberpunk 2077’ (Update 2.5 Edition) Forbes
  3. Ariadne Explained - Cyberpunk 2077 Guide IGN
  4. Cyberpunk 2077 Hotfix 2.500.200 Released on October 27 MP1st
  5. Cyberpunk 2077 lead wanted the 2.5 update to be "more meaningful" than what CD Projekt Red did last time for Edgerunners GamesRadar+
 
Further Thoughts on the Googlebook, in Comparison to the MacBook Air - John Scalzi's Whatever - Google Wed, 28 Oct 2026 00:57:01 GMT
  1. Further Thoughts on the Googlebook, in Comparison to the MacBook Air John Scalzi's Whatever
  2. I tried the Lenovo Googlebook. I wouldn't buy one PCWorld
  3. Google Tried to Reinvent the Laptop. Don’t Buy It. The New York Times
  4. Here's how I replicated 3 of the Googlebook's best features on a $60 Linux laptop How-To Geek
  5. Why Googlebooks are still worse than Android tablets Notebookcheck
 
Apple refreshes the iMac, entry-level MacBook Pro with the M6 chip - ArsTechnica Tue, 27 Oct 2026 22:37:30 GMT
Additionally, the N1 chip brings Wi-Fi 7 and Bluetooth 6.
 
Researchers set a real-time fiber record: 3.2 petabits per second over 10.3 kilometers - TechSpot Tue, 27 Oct 2026 22:32:00 GMT

A joint initiative by Chinese researchers and engineers has set a new record for real-time fiber-optic communications. The team sent 3.2 petabits per second (Pbps) through a single optical fiber, topping the 2.5 Pbps mark the same group set earlier this year. The figure reflects bidirectional transmission, with traffic flowing...

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South Carolina's measles outbreak jumped to Washington state 5 times in 2 weeks - ArsTechnica Tue, 27 Oct 2026 22:22:32 GMT
International travel used to be the main risk of measles cases in the US—not anymore.
 
China's top-secret spaceplane can't hide in low-Earth orbit - ArsTechnica Tue, 27 Oct 2026 22:04:50 GMT
The DIA's threat assessment suggests China may soon place directed energy weapons in space.
 
"No human at the helm": Delaware plan would let AI agents run entire businesses - ArsTechnica Tue, 27 Oct 2026 21:50:04 GMT
Owners of AI-run firms would evade liability for "reckless" AI, US Rep. Comer says.
 
Learner collaborates with MIT peers to develop book of AI insights - MIT Tue, 27 Oct 2026 20:55:00 GMT
Prabha Jha used her experience with MIT Open Learning’s program for senior executives to develop AI solutions for her employer, Verizon, and to write a book.
 
One of Call of Duty's Most Iconic Maps Has Been Added to Modern Warfare 4 Nearly 20 Years After Its Initial Debut - IGN - Google Tue, 27 Oct 2026 20:28:29 GMT
  1. One of Call of Duty's Most Iconic Maps Has Been Added to Modern Warfare 4 Nearly 20 Years After Its Initial Debut IGN
  2. Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 and Call of Duty: Warzone Season 1: All You Need to Know Call of Duty® | Best-Selling Video Game Franchise
  3. Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 Season 1 Adds 6 New Maps, New Weapons, and a New DMZ Area IGN
  4. CoD: Modern Warfare 4 And Warzone Season 1 Release Date And Details GameSpot
  5. Modern Warfare 4 Season 1: Everything you need to know for November 6 launch PlayStation.Blog
 
DoorDash reportedly in talks to acquire Instacart in $17 billion deal - TechSpot Tue, 27 Oct 2026 17:29:00 GMT

Instacart was also recently tied to acquisition rumors with Uber, but sources say those talks are no longer active. It is unclear if Uber would try again if DoorDash comes up short.

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Maxime Penaud talks about winning the Slayer Sword - Warhammer Community - Google Tue, 27 Oct 2026 17:01:16 GMT
  1. Maxime Penaud talks about winning the Slayer Sword Warhammer Community
  2. The Warhammer team presented the works of the winners of the “Golden Demon 2026 – SPIEL Essen” miniature painting competition iXBT.games
  3. Golden Demon 2026 winners revealed at SPIEL Essen Warhammer Community
 
Epic Games Discovers That It Doesn't Like AI When People Use It to Rip Off Its Own Products - Futurism - Google Tue, 27 Oct 2026 16:46:30 GMT
  1. Epic Games Discovers That It Doesn't Like AI When People Use It to Rip Off Its Own Products Futurism
  2. Social media is full of weird video game mashups. Where are they all coming from? The Guardian
  3. AI game clones put Microsoft and Epic on the spot Cybernews
  4. AI slop is taking over the retro PC port scene, but these 4 Zelda projects remind me how good it still is XDA
  5. AI "Resurrects" 20-Year-Old Games: The Looming "Ghost" of Copyright Issues 36Kr
 
Google’s Genie 4 world model adds audio, more realistic worlds, and real-time steering - TechCrunch - Google Tue, 27 Oct 2026 16:30:57 GMT
  1. Google’s Genie 4 world model adds audio, more realistic worlds, and real-time steering TechCrunch
  2. Genie 4: A new generation of world simulation Google DeepMind
  3. Like 'The Matrix,' but real: Google's Genie 4 brings science fiction to life Ynetnews
  4. Google Upgrades AI World Model That Rattled Video Game Stocks Bloomberg.com
  5. DeepMind unveils Genie 4 world model promising more realistic physics and humans Ars Technica
 
Apple refreshes 14-inch MacBook Pro with M6 chip and faster wireless - TechSpot Tue, 27 Oct 2026 16:16:00 GMT

The M6 features two additional CPU and GPU cores compared to the previous M5. According to Apple, the GPU delivers up to 30% faster graphics performance and 25% faster on-device AI performance.

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The NBA is the third major US league to partner with both Kalshi and Polymarket - TechSpot Tue, 27 Oct 2026 15:29:00 GMT

The NBA said the multi-year deals would help establish a data-sharing framework to root out insider betting and other forms of corruption that have rocked the league on multiple occasions. These incidents have resulted in suspensions and federal indictments involving several prominent players and coaches, including Chauncey Billups, Terry Rozier,...

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AI safety expert stops saving for retirement, he believes AI could wipe out humanity within a decade - TechSpot Tue, 27 Oct 2026 14:44:00 GMT

Nate Soares, the president of the Machine Intelligence Research Institute (MIRI), revealed his pessimistic choice to The Atlantic CEO Nicholas Thompson in a recent interview for the latter's The Most Interesting Thing in AI series.

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Modders unlock hidden AI power on Nvidia RTX 20, 30, and 40 series GPUs, nearly doubling some benchmarks - TechSpot Tue, 27 Oct 2026 14:07:00 GMT

The limit lives in the tensor cores. When they multiply FP16 or BF16 numbers and add up the results in higher-precision FP32, GeForce cards issue those instructions at half the rate of the FP16-accumulate mode. That FP32 mode is the one most training and plenty of inference actually rely on....

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Meta gets $3 billion from Nvidia, team up to make Muse AI faster and cheaper to run - TechSpot Tue, 27 Oct 2026 13:41:00 GMT

When Meta announced its stock offering yesterday, it was reported that Nvidia, AMD, and Broadcom had indicated interest in buying up to $5 billion worth of the company's shares collectively. The world's largest company by market cap has now confirmed its contribution.

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Microsoft is offering voluntary buyouts to about 60,000 employees, a quarter of the company - TechSpot Tue, 27 Oct 2026 13:06:00 GMT

Microsoft recently announced a new voluntary exit offer for employees at level 70 and below in certain countries. Sources told CNBC that this group includes about 60,000 workers, a substantial increase in scope compared with the buyout offers that began in April.

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Intel's leaked 28-core Nova Lake CPU beats the Core Ultra 9 285K and Ryzen 9 9950X3D in single-thread testing - TechSpot Tue, 27 Oct 2026 12:18:00 GMT

A VideoCardz reader found the entries through PerformanceTest 11.1's Manage Baselines feature. Listed as "Intel 0000," the processors appear in submissions dating back to September.

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Origami-based construction method yields lightweight, load-bearing structures on architectural scales - MIT Tue, 27 Oct 2026 04:00:00 GMT
The modular approach could be used to erect emergency shelters or fabricate aerospace components more quickly and with less material than some techniques.
 
J-PAL North America launches Homelessness Evaluation Resource Hub to drive evidence-informed approaches to housing stability - MIT Mon, 26 Oct 2026 23:00:00 GMT
The hub serves as a free, online repository of essential content for policymakers, practitioners, and researchers seeking to leverage rigorous research to inform their approaches to homelessness.
 
Apple’s ‘Pro and Tell’ Event: Everything Announced This Week - CNET Mon, 26 Oct 2026 22:21:38 GMT
It’s another big week for Apple, with a new iPad Mini, iMac and touchscreen MacBook Pro.
 
Hashim Sarkis to step down as dean of the School of Architecture and Planning - MIT Mon, 26 Oct 2026 20:30:00 GMT
During a dozen years of leadership, Sarkis championed projects that advanced research, education, and public engagement, and helped design thrive at MIT.
 
At New York Climate Week 2026, MIT connects with a global network - MIT Mon, 26 Oct 2026 19:00:00 GMT
A cross-section of the MIT community convened discussions on topics ranging from data centers and super pollutants to agriculture and education.
 
Live Now! We’ve Folded the iPhone Duo 100,000 Times – Watch Us Fold It Thousands More - CNET Mon, 26 Oct 2026 17:00:15 GMT
We’re using our custom-made robot to open and close the iPhone Duo hundreds of thousands of times. Watch along and get your questions answered by CNET editors live.
 
Implantable device uses ultrasound to improve drug delivery to the brain - MIT Mon, 26 Oct 2026 15:00:00 GMT
This targeted approach could offer a way to prevent the recurrence of aggressive brain tumors.
 
Watch the universe emerge from the dark ages, with Lumina - MIT Mon, 26 Oct 2026 04:00:00 GMT
The new simulation tracks dark matter, galaxies, stars, and cosmic structures over the universe’s first 2 billion years, in greater detail and volume than ever before.
 
100,000 Folds and Counting for the iPhone Duo in Our Fold-a-Phone Testing Machine. How High Will It Go? - CNET Fri, 23 Oct 2026 21:30:35 GMT
We’re folding Apple’s iPhone Duo over and over — 900 times an hour — to test the durability of its hinge.
 
At MIT, Martha Minow speaks on sustaining democracy, both by using and overcoming AI - MIT Fri, 23 Oct 2026 21:00:00 GMT
In Compton Lecture, the distinguished legal scholar warns of potential “loss of the Enlightenment” while suggesting ways innovations can meet our civic and cultural needs.
 
Reinforcing the value of human understanding at MIT - MIT Fri, 23 Oct 2026 19:35:00 GMT
During the School of Humanities, Arts, and Social Sciences’ 75th Anniversary Symposium, President Sally Kornbluth said “MIT has never needed your particular insight and guidance more than we do now.”
 
Gunter Stein, control systems and theory expert, dies at 84 - MIT Fri, 23 Oct 2026 18:25:00 GMT
Longtime EECS adjunct professor and LIDS researcher was known for an influential essay on the need for engineers to “respect the unstable.”
 
New iPhone Duo? Here are 4 Cool Features to Try - CNET Fri, 23 Oct 2026 12:00:00 GMT
A handful of neat capabilities help Apple’s foldable phone feel even more intuitive.
 
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.
 
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.
 
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.
 
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.
 
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 aims to manufacture giant pieces of nuclear reactors at shipyards and ship them on barges for final assembly.
 
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.
 
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.
 
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.
 
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.
 
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.
 
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.
 
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.
 
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.
 
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.
 
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.
 
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.
 
How to Identify Flock Cameras (and the Lookalikes That Fool People) - CNET Mon, 24 Aug 2026 10:00:00 GMT
Traffic signal cameras, red-light cameras and private security cameras can resemble Flock units but serve different purposes.
 
Daylight Saving Time Ends on Sunday. Get Ready to Change Your Clocks - CNET Thu, 27 Feb 2025 14:00:07 GMT
Most of the US gains an hour of sleep this weekend, but Hawaii and most of Arizona won’t change their clocks.