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Colette Kress may take a more conservative approach than Jensen Huang; sources say she sometimes pushed back on his riskier deals like backstopping OpenAI (Phoebe Liu/The Information) - Techmeme Thu, 12 Nov 2026 16:45:33 GMT

Phoebe Liu / The Information:
Colette Kress may take a more conservative approach than Jensen Huang; sources say she sometimes pushed back on his riskier deals like backstopping OpenAI — Nvidia's appointment Thursday of its longtime chief financial officer Colette Kress as interim CEO will force the finance veteran …

 
US officials: multiple US DOJ probes threaten to sweep up Nvidia, including one focused on antitrust grounds and two focused on Megaspeed and Supermicro (Rohan Goswami/Semafor) - Techmeme Thu, 12 Nov 2026 16:40:46 GMT

Rohan Goswami / Semafor:
US officials: multiple US DOJ probes threaten to sweep up Nvidia, including one focused on antitrust grounds and two focused on Megaspeed and Supermicro — Multiple US Justice Department probes threaten to sweep up Nvidia, according to two administration officials, as the fallout …

 
US House Foreign Affairs Chairman Brian Mast says Jensen Huang has agreed to testify to Congress before Thanksgiving, likely behind closed doors (Erik Wasson/Bloomberg) - Techmeme Thu, 12 Nov 2026 16:35:00 GMT

Erik Wasson / Bloomberg:
US House Foreign Affairs Chairman Brian Mast says Jensen Huang has agreed to testify to Congress before Thanksgiving, likely behind closed doors — Nvidia Corp. Chief Executive Officer Jensen Huang, who was ousted from his post after reports of an affair with a woman suspected of spying for China …

 
Logitech offers 7,000 employees a paid day off to play GTA 6 - TechSpot Thu, 12 Nov 2026 16:33:00 GMT

Logitech explained that the program applies to all 7,000 full-time employees and interns globally, who can take the time off to play any video game of their choice, not just GTA 6. The company also clarified that the day can be used anytime between now and November 2027, and doesn't...

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Whoop launches Whoop Humans, a free opt-in social network in its app that allows members at every tier to share health data with approved followers (Connie Loizos/TechCrunch) - Techmeme Thu, 12 Nov 2026 16:20:01 GMT

Connie Loizos / TechCrunch:
Whoop launches Whoop Humans, a free opt-in social network in its app that allows members at every tier to share health data with approved followers — Whoop, the maker of screen-less fitness bands, is launching a social network on Thursday that lets its members follow friends and family and share their health data.
 
Telegram now lets developers turn chats into interactive mini apps - TechSpot Thu, 12 Nov 2026 16:19:00 GMT
Telegram is expanding its Mini Apps platform with interactive widgets that run directly inside chats. Developers can use HTML, CSS, and JS to create widgets that can display dynamic content, respond to users, and support cryptocurrency payments.
 
Staff email: interim Nvidia CEO Colette Kress cites "an extraordinarily difficult period" and sets a meeting to "hear more from leadership" on November 18 (Terrence O'Brien/The Verge) - Techmeme Thu, 12 Nov 2026 16:15:01 GMT

Terrence O'Brien / The Verge:
Staff email: interim Nvidia CEO Colette Kress cites “an extraordinarily difficult period” and sets a meeting to “hear more from leadership” on November 18 — Nvidia's board and interim CEO Colette Kress told employees they're ready to ‘move forward together.’
 
President Trump says Tim Cook is the "only one man" to take Jensen Huang's place as Nvidia CEO, adding "A Legend replaces a Legend!" (Zac Hall/9to5Mac) - Techmeme Thu, 12 Nov 2026 16:05:00 GMT

Zac Hall / 9to5Mac:
President Trump says Tim Cook is the “only one man” to take Jensen Huang's place as Nvidia CEO, adding “A Legend replaces a Legend!” — Jensen Huang is out as CEO of NVIDIA after reported love affairs with an alleged Chinese spy and a high-ranking executive at the company.
 
Synchron Pauses Trials of Its Brain Implant Due to Performance Issues - Wired Thu, 12 Nov 2026 15:58:21 GMT
After its latest device struggled to perform, brain-computer interface startup Synchon halted clinical trials. The company says it will upgrade the implant’s hardware and is at work on a new device.
 
Sources: firms tied to Alice Huang recently invested in DeepSeek, to forge closer ties and supply Nvidia's Blackwell chips, which are banned from sale to China (The Information) - Techmeme Thu, 12 Nov 2026 15:35:02 GMT

The Information:
Sources: firms tied to Alice Huang recently invested in DeepSeek, to forge closer ties and supply Nvidia's Blackwell chips, which are banned from sale to China — The network of companies tied to Alice Huang, the alleged Chinese spy in a romantic relationship with Nvidia's former CEO Jensen Huang …

 
Neocloud Nebius' stock falls 16%+ after it reported Q3 revenue up 571% YoY to $980.8M, above $907.5M est., increased 2026 capex spend, and issued a weak outlook (Jordan Novet/CNBC) - Techmeme Thu, 12 Nov 2026 15:30:13 GMT

Jordan Novet / CNBC:
Neocloud Nebius' stock falls 16%+ after it reported Q3 revenue up 571% YoY to $980.8M, above $907.5M est., increased 2026 capex spend, and issued a weak outlook — Nebius shares sank 16% on Thursday as one of the biggest publicly traded neoclouds reported third-quarter revenue that beat analysts' estimates …

 
LangChain, which aims to help large companies build and deploy their own AI agents, raised $300M led by CapitalG at a $3B valuation, up from $1.25B in 2025 (Belle Lin/Wall Street Journal) - Techmeme Thu, 12 Nov 2026 15:25:41 GMT

Belle Lin / Wall Street Journal:
LangChain, which aims to help large companies build and deploy their own AI agents, raised $300M led by CapitalG at a $3B valuation, up from $1.25B in 2025 — Alphabet's CapitalG led the $300 million investment into the startup as it targets enterprises with agent-development platform
 
Pre-orders for some Apple Home Collection devices will open November 13 - Engadget Thu, 12 Nov 2026 15:16:55 GMT
You can lock in orders for two LG cameras and a video doorbell.
 
Jeff Kaplan Blames Overwatch 2’s Messy Reveal On Blizzard Hubris: ‘You Guys Are F*cking Idiots’ - Kotaku - Google Thu, 12 Nov 2026 15:00:53 GMT
Jeff Kaplan Blames Overwatch 2’s Messy Reveal On Blizzard Hubris: ‘You Guys Are F*cking Idiots’ Kotaku
 
The Sextant: Navigating The Old Way - Hack a Day Thu, 12 Nov 2026 15:00:34 GMT
Navigation is easy these days, as we’ve entire complex computerized mapping systems and radio-based positioning systems to find ourselves anywhere on Earth. It might seem simple to use GPS these …read more
 
Nvidia dropped 14% at Thursday's open after Jensen Huang resigned, erasing $600B+ in value and taking its market cap below $4T for the first time since 2025 (Bloomberg) - Techmeme Thu, 12 Nov 2026 15:00:33 GMT

Bloomberg:
Nvidia dropped 14% at Thursday's open after Jensen Huang resigned, erasing $600B+ in value and taking its market cap below $4T for the first time since 2025 — Nvidia Corp.'s stock plunged at the open Thursday, taking the chipmaker's market capitalization below $4 trillion for the first time since 2025 …

 
Best Open Earbuds (2026): Shokz, Bose, Soundcore, and More - Wired Thu, 12 Nov 2026 15:00:00 GMT
I’ve tested dozens of open earbuds. My favorites let you hear the world and your tunes equally well.
 
An Expert And A Noob Play ‘Final Fantasy Resonance’ - Defector - Google Thu, 12 Nov 2026 14:53:00 GMT
  1. An Expert And A Noob Play ‘Final Fantasy Resonance’ Defector
  2. "Overwhelmingly Positive" Final Fantasy Resonance already has a decent price cut, weeks after launch PC Guide
  3. Final Fantasy Resonance drops to $43.82 for a Steam key weeks after launch MIXED News
  4. Final Fantasy Resonance: Responsible Dreaming GameTyrant
 
Google pushes privacy angle as Gemini-powered smartglasses debut starting at $395 - Ars Technica - Google Thu, 12 Nov 2026 14:50:17 GMT
  1. Google pushes privacy angle as Gemini-powered smartglasses debut starting at $395 Ars Technica
  2. Google knows smart glasses have a privacy problem. Here’s how it’s trying to fix it CNN
  3. Google and Samsung to Release AI Smart Glasses in December Bloomberg.com
  4. See our intelligent eyewear lineup and pre-order your pair blog.google
  5. Google and Samsung’s Android XR Smart Glasses Are Finally Here WIRED
 
Google pushes privacy angle as Gemini-powered smartglasses debut starting at $395 - ArsTechnica Thu, 12 Nov 2026 14:50:17 GMT
The first Gemini smartglasses are a collab between Google, Samsung, Gentle Monster, and Warby Parker.
 
Jensen Huang's resignation caps a 33-year career, growing Nvidia from a GPU maker to AI giant; born in Taiwan, he moved to the US at 10 and owns 3.6% of Nvidia (Amrith Ramkumar/Wall Street Journal) - Techmeme Thu, 12 Nov 2026 14:50:00 GMT

Amrith Ramkumar / Wall Street Journal:
Jensen Huang's resignation caps a 33-year career, growing Nvidia from a GPU maker to AI giant; born in Taiwan, he moved to the US at 10 and owns 3.6% of Nvidia — As Nvidia's first and only CEO, Huang turned semiconductors designed for videogames into the engine of the next technology revolution.
 
Jensen Huang's Nvidia ploughed its vast profits into bankrolling AI startups, suppliers, and chip customers, a web of dependencies that could now unravel (Financial Times) - Techmeme Thu, 12 Nov 2026 14:40:36 GMT

Financial Times:
Jensen Huang's Nvidia ploughed its vast profits into bankrolling AI startups, suppliers, and chip customers, a web of dependencies that could now unravel — Nvidia chief's fall could unravel the web of financial dependencies that helped fuel the AI boom — With Jensen Huang at the helm …

 
A profile of interim Nvidia CEO Colette Kress, who joined in 2013 after working at Cisco and Microsoft; as CFO, Kress criticized US export controls on China (Adam Satariano/New York Times) - Techmeme Thu, 12 Nov 2026 14:30:02 GMT

Adam Satariano / New York Times:
A profile of interim Nvidia CEO Colette Kress, who joined in 2013 after working at Cisco and Microsoft; as CFO, Kress criticized US export controls on China — Ms. Kress, the company's chief financial officer, joined Nvidia in 2013. — Colette Kress, a longtime Nvidia executive …

 
Nvidia appoints ex-Synopsys CEO Harvey C. Jones as its first-ever board chair; the board's Jensen Huang exit press release does not include a quote from Huang (Hayden Field/The Verge) - Techmeme Thu, 12 Nov 2026 14:25:37 GMT

Hayden Field / The Verge:
Nvidia appoints ex-Synopsys CEO Harvey C. Jones as its first-ever board chair; the board's Jensen Huang exit press release does not include a quote from Huang — After reports of Huang's two extramarital affairs with an alleged spy and an Nvidia executive, he's out, and Nvidia CFO Colette Kress is in.
 
Singapore says it held Alice Huang's passport from June 2025 to February 2026 and released her with a "stern warning" after the US provided very little help (Paul Mozur/New York Times) - Techmeme Thu, 12 Nov 2026 14:25:37 GMT

Paul Mozur / New York Times:
Singapore says it held Alice Huang's passport from June 2025 to February 2026 and released her with a “stern warning” after the US provided very little help — In a statement, Singapore said it held Alice Huang's passport months after President Trump was briefed that she was a spy.
 
Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang Resigns, Creating a ‘Stress Test for the AI Boom’ - CNET Thu, 12 Nov 2026 14:25:06 GMT
The company’s founder steps down after reports of multiple affairs, and the AI industry faces unsettling questions.
 
Meet Colette Kress, Nvidia’s New Interim CEO - Wired Thu, 12 Nov 2026 14:14:33 GMT
Nvidia’s longtime chief financial officer helped transform the company into an AI powerhouse. Now she’s taking the reins following Jensen Huang’s resignation on Thursday.
 
Jensen Huang resigns as Nvidia CEO following reports of two extramarital affairs - TechSpot Thu, 12 Nov 2026 14:09:00 GMT

"Nvidia Board of Directors announced today that Jensen Huang has resigned as President, Chief Executive Officer, and a member of the Board, effective immediately," the company said in a statement. "Colette Kress, current Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of Nvidia, has agreed to serve as Interim Chief Executive...

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Get Shiny Xerneas in Pokémon Legends: Z‑A via Mystery Gift - Pokemon.com - Google Thu, 12 Nov 2026 14:08:02 GMT
  1. Get Shiny Xerneas in Pokémon Legends: Z‑A via Mystery Gift Pokemon.com
  2. Pokemon Legends: Z-A just got a Shiny Xerneas distribution with this Mystery Gift code, Shiny Yveltal on the way Nintendo Everything
  3. Nab A Free Shiny Legendary With Pokémon Legends: Z-A's New Limited-Time Mystery Gift Code Nintendo Life
  4. Pokémon Legends: Z-A Is Giving Away 2 Free Shiny Legendaries Polygon.com
  5. Pokemon Legends: Z-A Gets Free Shiny Xerneas and Yveltal Siliconera
 
Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang has resigned - ArsTechnica Thu, 12 Nov 2026 14:05:17 GMT
The FBI is investigating as Nvidia’s board holds urgent talks over Huang’s future.
 
Jensen Huang is out as NVIDIA CEO - Engadget Thu, 12 Nov 2026 14:04:30 GMT
He has held the position since the company's founding in 1993, but has recently been embroiled in an international scandal.
 
Hundreds of streaming services and nothing to watch - ArsTechnica Thu, 12 Nov 2026 14:00:19 GMT
Most viewers wish there was a TV Guide for streaming.
 
Apple’s HomeView Tries Face Authentication Without FaceID - Wired Thu, 12 Nov 2026 14:00:00 GMT
Apple’s FaceID has long provided robust authentication. But for its smart home device, HomeView, the company is betting on new “person recognition” technology that has yet to be challenged in the wild.
 
You Can Get Google’s New Smart Glasses Next Month. I’ve Tried Them Out - CNET Thu, 12 Nov 2026 14:00:00 GMT
Warby Parker’s and Gentle Monster’s Google and Samsung-created smart glasses have cameras like Meta’s, but these have some subtle differences when it comes to AI.
 
Google really needs you to know it cares about smart glasses privacy - Engadget Thu, 12 Nov 2026 14:00:00 GMT
Yes, it's a bit attention-seeking, but some of these policies are genuinely good.
 
Apple HomeView review: A versatile smart display and Siri-powered home hub - Engadget Thu, 12 Nov 2026 14:00:00 GMT
With its first smart display, Apple provides a lot of convenience for a variety of tasks in your home.
 
Apple TV 4K (4th gen) review: Still great, but drastically more expensive - Engadget Thu, 12 Nov 2026 14:00:00 GMT
The Apple TV 4K remains the best premium streaming box you can buy, but the higher price makes it harder to recommend.
 
Apple HomeView Review: A Versatile Smart Display And Siri-Powered Home Hub - Engadget - Google Thu, 12 Nov 2026 14:00:00 GMT
  1. Apple HomeView Review: A Versatile Smart Display And Siri-Powered Home Hub Engadget
  2. I made Apple’s HomeView display the center of my home for a week. Is it worth $299? CNN
  3. Apple’s HomeView is my new favorite smart display — but not my daughter’s The Verge
  4. Apple’s HomeView Tries Face Authentication Without FaceID WIRED
  5. Apple’s HomeView Makes Up for Late Arrival with Ecosystem Perks: Review Bloomberg.com
 
Google and Samsung’s Android XR Smart Glasses Are Finally Here - Wired Thu, 12 Nov 2026 14:00:00 GMT
The Warby Parker and Gentle Monster frames cost $395 and $449, respectively, and come in a handful of styles.
 
Here’s How Google Says It’s Making Its Smart Glasses More Private - Wired Thu, 12 Nov 2026 14:00:00 GMT
Eager to separate its glasses from Meta’s offerings, Google is positioning its frames as the more privacy-minded option.
 
The first batch of Android XR smartglasses made me rethink my stance on specs without displays - Engadget Thu, 12 Nov 2026 14:00:00 GMT
Google's first run of intelligent eyewear has a lot to offer.
 
I've tested Apple's new Apple TV 4K against the previous model – is it worth the massive price hike? - What Hi-Fi? - Google Thu, 12 Nov 2026 14:00:00 GMT
  1. I've tested Apple's new Apple TV 4K against the previous model – is it worth the massive price hike? What Hi-Fi?
  2. The new Apple TV 4K is great, but expensive The Verge
  3. The Apple TV 4K Made Me Question Every Other Streaming Device—Here’s Why Forbes
  4. Apple TV 4K (2026) Review: Hands-Free Siri and an A19 Chip Justify the $300 Price Tag PCMag
  5. Apple TV 4K needs a downgrade Macworld
 
Jensen Huang Resigns as Nvidia CEO - Wired Thu, 12 Nov 2026 13:58:06 GMT
Nvidia’s cofounder and chief executive resigned on Thursday after the company opened an investigation into his affair with an alleged Chinese intelligence asset.
 
Is Your Console Ready for Grand Theft Auto 6? Here’s What You Can Do to Make Room - CNET Thu, 12 Nov 2026 13:37:43 GMT
Deleting old games isn’t the only option you have to make space for GTA 6.
 
Chicago schools tell Google they'd rather lose Search than be forced to accept AI - TechSpot Thu, 12 Nov 2026 13:37:00 GMT

At the start of November, Chris Phillips, Google's vice president and general manager for education, said K-12 schools will soon have to accept the company's AI services to retain student access to its search engine. The reason, he claimed, was that Search and AI are now deeply integrated services. Instead...

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Exclusive: Fairphone Lands Its First US Carrier Partner in Boost Mobile - Wired Thu, 12 Nov 2026 13:30:00 GMT
The sustainable phone maker is teaming up with its first US carrier to sell wireless plans alongside its fully repairable smartphone.
 
30% of iPhone Duo buyers may have returned it, but I don’t think Apple should worry - 9to5Mac - Google Thu, 12 Nov 2026 12:45:00 GMT
  1. 30% of iPhone Duo buyers may have returned it, but I don’t think Apple should worry 9to5Mac
  2. Apple iPhone Duo, one month in: I'm never going back to the Pro Mashable
  3. Not everyone is loving their new iPhone Duo The Verge
  4. The iPhone Duo’s rocky launch is a reminder of how far Android foldables have come 9to5Google
  5. I’ve been living with the the $2,000 iPhone Duo for a month — here are 7 features that actually make it worth the premium Yahoo Tech
 
Noctua launches $25 NT-CP1 carbon nanotube thermal pad for AMD AM5 and AM4 - VideoCardz.com - Google Thu, 12 Nov 2026 12:38:31 GMT
  1. Noctua launches $25 NT-CP1 carbon nanotube thermal pad for AMD AM5 and AM4 VideoCardz.com
  2. Noctua Introduces NT-CP1 Carbice Carbon Nanotube Thermal Pad for AM5 TechPowerUp
  3. Noctua brings space-grade carbon nanotube thermal pad to AMD AM5 and AM4 processors — promises years of maintenance-free performance for $24.95 Tom's Hardware
  4. Noctua’s NT-CP1 Thermal Pad Promises Years Of Stable CPU Cooling Without Reapplying Thermal Paste, But Costs $25 Wccftech
  5. Noctua's $24.95 Carbon Nanotube Pad Replaces Thermal Paste, Gets Better With Age BigGo Finance
 
Why This Anker Universal Charger Is the Only Power Accessory I Pack for Travel - CNET - Google Thu, 12 Nov 2026 12:30:08 GMT
  1. Why This Anker Universal Charger Is the Only Power Accessory I Pack for Travel CNET
  2. Anker Launches MagStand Charging Station, Redefining the Bedside Charging Experience Bergen Record
  3. Anker Announces Multi-Device Charging Options for Home, Desk and Travel The Manila Times
  4. Anker MagStand Charging Station Is Now Available for $115.99 Android Headlines
  5. Anker 150 W Charging Station with Six Ports: Travel Charging Station Now Available in Germany Basic Tutorials
 
Why This Anker Universal Charger Is the Only Power Accessory I Pack for Travel - CNET Thu, 12 Nov 2026 12:30:00 GMT
The slew of port and plug options is great, and the built-in display is just as useful.
 
Hasbro Is Using AI to Bring Characters to Life — With Limits - CNET Thu, 12 Nov 2026 12:20:00 GMT
For the next time you need Cobra Commander to crash a Teams meeting.
 
Apex Neural Rendering Challenges NVIDIA DLSS With Up To 2.4X Faster Frame Generation, 62% Lower VRAM Usage, And Broad GPU Support - Wccftech - Google Thu, 12 Nov 2026 12:19:00 GMT
  1. Apex Neural Rendering Challenges NVIDIA DLSS With Up To 2.4X Faster Frame Generation, 62% Lower VRAM Usage, And Broad GPU Support Wccftech
  2. Apex Neural Rendering Beats NVIDIA DLSS in Both Image Quality and Performance TechPowerUp
  3. Apex Compute unveils NVIDIA DLSS competitor with support for graphics cards starting from the GTX 16 and RX 5000 GameGPU
  4. Apex Compute revealed Apex Neural Rendering (ANR), their cross-platform answer to NVIDIA DLSS GamingOnLinux
  5. New Open-Source Neural Rendering App, Apex Neural, Is Said to Offer Better Image Quality than NVIDIA DLSS While Supporting Nearly All Modern GPUs The FPS Review
 
New York forces T-Mobile to remove 50GB cap that throttled low-income home internet users to 600Kbps - TechSpot Thu, 12 Nov 2026 12:04:00 GMT

Governor Kathy Hochul and Attorney General Letitia James announced the agreement on November 9. The law requires qualifying households to be offered broadband costing $15 per month with download speeds of at least 25 Mbps, or $20 for at least 200 Mbps. Those prices include taxes and equipment fees.

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Review: Apple's M6 iMac is pricey, but it's still a good choice for a clean desk - ArsTechnica Thu, 12 Nov 2026 12:00:37 GMT
Apple's M6 keeps the iMac current without shaking things up much.
 
Tiny Transmitters Track Monarch Butterflies - Hack a Day Thu, 12 Nov 2026 12:00:29 GMT
Miniaturization is one thing, but how would you like to design a transmitter that attaches to a butterfly? That’s what the BlūMorpho transmitter is made to do, according to [Tom …read more
 
Samsung's Galaxy S27 colors just leaked, and there's an iPhone 18 Pro surprise - PhoneArena - Google Thu, 12 Nov 2026 11:48:42 GMT
  1. Samsung's Galaxy S27 colors just leaked, and there's an iPhone 18 Pro surprise PhoneArena
  2. Exclusive: Here Are the Galaxy S27 Wallpapers, and You Can Download Them SammyGuru
  3. Samsung Galaxy S27 Ultra vs Galaxy S26 Ultra preview: Main differences to expect PhoneArena
  4. Samsung Galaxy S27 and S27 Ultra camera specs reportedly leaked Mashable
  5. Galaxy S27 wallpaper leak hints at possible color options Mezha.net
 
Resident Evil Requiem Crowned 'Ultimate Game Of The Year' At The Golden Joysticks Awards - Nintendo Life - Google Thu, 12 Nov 2026 11:45:00 GMT
  1. Resident Evil Requiem Crowned 'Ultimate Game Of The Year' At The Golden Joysticks Awards Nintendo Life
  2. Resident Evil Requiem sweeps Golden Joystick Awards BBC
  3. 2026 Golden Joysticks Winners: ‘Resident Evil Requiem’ Takes GOTY Forbes
  4. Golden Joystick Awards 2026 – All Award Winners Insider Gaming
  5. Crimson Desert wins 'PC Game of the Year' at the 2026 Golden Joystick Awards PC Gamer
 
You Can Buy T-Shirts Glorifying Mass Shootings Almost Anywhere Online - Wired Thu, 12 Nov 2026 11:30:00 GMT
A new report finds that a digital community obsessed with Columbine and similar attacks is promoting apparel modeled after clothing worn by the perpetrators.
 
Nintendo is ending Google and Apple sign-ins early next year - Engadget Thu, 12 Nov 2026 11:19:46 GMT
You'll soon no longer be able to use Google and Apple log-ins to access Nintendo.
 
EU's proposed Digital Fairness Act takes aim at Duolingo streaks, autoplay, and manipulative apps - TechSpot Thu, 12 Nov 2026 11:15:00 GMT

That off switch could reach well beyond social media. As WIRED notes, it would cover the daily streaks in apps like Strava and Duolingo. That could sting, since streaks are how those apps keep people coming back. Duolingo once wrote that a new streak animation alone made brand-new learners 1.7%...

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Vibecoded Pokémon Fan Project Developer Is Outraged At AI Clampdowns On IP Infringement After Spending Thousands Per Month - Kotaku - Google Thu, 12 Nov 2026 11:01:58 GMT
  1. Vibecoded Pokémon Fan Project Developer Is Outraged At AI Clampdowns On IP Infringement After Spending Thousands Per Month Kotaku
  2. Claude AI starting to refuse efforts to build Pokémon fan games and ROM hacks GoNintendo
  3. Here’s a thoughtful video about when AI clones your game. The Verge
  4. Claude Won't Clone Games Anymore. I Spent a Weekend Finding Out What It Will Do PCMag Australia
  5. Anthropic has new rules for its Opus 5.5 model to “steer it ... Kottke.org
 
Alex Karp Said He’s a ‘Progressive.’ OK! Here’s Some Other Stuff He’s Said Recently - Wired Thu, 12 Nov 2026 10:30:00 GMT
The Palantir CEO touted his “progressive” worldview in a recent interview. Let’s see how that lines up with his comments during the company’s earnings call two weeks ago.
 
Microsoft confirms Windows security updates installation issues - BleepingComputer - Google Thu, 12 Nov 2026 10:24:07 GMT
  1. Microsoft confirms Windows security updates installation issues BleepingComputer
  2. Microsoft's Patch Tuesday can't break stuff if it won't install The Register
  3. Windows 11's November 2026 update is here: 4 reasons why you should download and install it right now TechRadar
  4. If the November Windows update fails to install on your PC, here’s what to do ZDNET
  5. Microsoft releases November Windows 11 updates and sets support deadlines MSSP Alert
 
Anthropic's Dario Amodei uses IPO pitch to promise AI will eliminate cancer and Alzheimer's within a decade - TechSpot Thu, 12 Nov 2026 10:19:00 GMT

Amodei made his latest wild prediction during an IPO roadshow video the company released yesterday. It's around 42 minutes long, but the part receiving the most attention is his ambitious plan for the future of medicine.

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Google Wanted Spirit Airlines Data. Flight Attendants Found a Way to Opt Out - Wired Thu, 12 Nov 2026 10:15:00 GMT
The union representing flight attendants for the defunct airline struck a deal with Google to scrub sensitive employee records from a $10 million data sale.
 
Rocco Classic Smart Fridge Review: A Cool Conversation Piece - Wired Thu, 12 Nov 2026 10:08:00 GMT
Some of this beverage fridge’s smart features could be better, but let’s be real—you’re probably buying it for the aesthetic.
 
Humble Bundle Undergoes A Vibecoded-Looking Redesign, Forgets To Implement Full Account Security - Kotaku - Google Thu, 12 Nov 2026 09:00:39 GMT
Humble Bundle Undergoes A Vibecoded-Looking Redesign, Forgets To Implement Full Account Security Kotaku
 
Espresso, Meet Custom-Machined Stainless Steel Boiler - Hack a Day Thu, 12 Nov 2026 09:00:33 GMT
While pondering some repairs for his Gaggia Classic Pro espresso machine, [Hans Gaensbauer] ended up machining an entirely new boiler from stainless steel. It was a nontrivial undertaking, since the …read more
 
The Polar Vortex Is About to Make Weather Weird From the UK to the US - Wired Thu, 12 Nov 2026 08:00:00 GMT
These Arctic currents have never broken down so early in the season. Combined with an unprecedented El Niño, the outcomes aren’t easy to predict.
 
A LEGO 3D Printer - Hack a Day Thu, 12 Nov 2026 06:00:42 GMT
LEGO building blocks are a great toy, but every so often a hacker decides to take the little bricks outside of the toy room and make them an integral part …read more
 
Ring Promo Code: 50% Off - Wired Thu, 12 Nov 2026 06:00:00 GMT
Discover how to save on Ring cameras, doorbells, outdoor cameras, and more.
 
SelectBlinds Promo Codes & Coupons: 10% Off - Wired Thu, 12 Nov 2026 06:00:00 GMT
Redecorate your home for less with our expert tips on applying SelectBlinds coupons, maximizing holiday sales, and locking in new customer discounts.
 
Design Within Reach Promo Codes: 30% Off | November 2026 - Wired Thu, 12 Nov 2026 06:00:00 GMT
Get 30% off, 20% off, and free shipping with our Design Within Reach coupon codes, plus up to 50% off furniture with these special discounts.
 
L.L.Bean Promo Codes and Coupons: 75% Off - Wired Thu, 12 Nov 2026 06:00:00 GMT
Find the best L.L.Bean promo codes and coupons for 10% off your first order, major sale discounts, free shipping on $75+, and extra savings for select groups.
 
Wayfair Coupons: Up to 80% Off November 2026 - Wired Thu, 12 Nov 2026 06:00:00 GMT
Get 10% off with Wayfair promo code, up to 80% off furniture, and more top coupons.
 
Ruggable Discount Code: 30% Off Rugs | November 2026 - Wired Thu, 12 Nov 2026 06:00:00 GMT
Keep your floors pristine and your budget intact. Save up to 30% off machine-washable rugs, runners, mats, and pillows using Ruggable coupons plus our expert advice.
 
Nike Promo Codes and Discounts: 30% for November 2026 - Wired Thu, 12 Nov 2026 06:00:00 GMT
Check out our deals for Nike this October 2026, including 15% off select purchases.
 
Hydrow Discount Code: Save Up to $150 | November 2026 - Wired Thu, 12 Nov 2026 06:00:00 GMT
Save on rowers and accessories with Hydrow coupons, including an exclusive discount of $50.
 
HelloFresh Promo Codes: 55% Off for November 2026 - Wired Thu, 12 Nov 2026 06:00:00 GMT
Get up to 55% off and free meal boxes using a HelloFresh coupon code in November 2026. Discover our best codes and discounts to let you save time and money.
 
TurboTax Full Service Coupons This November 2026 - Wired Thu, 12 Nov 2026 06:00:00 GMT
Tax season doesn’t have to be stressful. Score 10% off full service expert on federal tax filings and more exclusive TurboTax discount codes on WIRED.
 
Vitamix Promo Codes and Deals: $25 Off + Free Shipping - Wired Thu, 12 Nov 2026 06:00:00 GMT
Score discounts on blenders, food processors, immersion blenders, and more with our selection of Vitamix coupons and deals.
 
Lovehoney Coupon Offers: 70% Off - Wired Thu, 12 Nov 2026 06:00:00 GMT
Save on Lovehoney, including bestselling toys, lingerie, and popular gift sets for date nights, self-care, and couples’ play.
 
Acer Promo Codes: 40% Off - Wired Thu, 12 Nov 2026 06:00:00 GMT
From 40% off accessory bundles to verified student and military discounts, here's how to save on Predator, Nitro, and Swift laptops and monitors at Acer.com.
 
Lenovo Coupon Codes: 15% Off in November 2026 - Wired Thu, 12 Nov 2026 06:00:00 GMT
Whether you’re shopping for a ThinkPad, Yoga laptop, or Legion gaming PC, these Lenovo discount codes and promotions can help you save big on your next tech upgrade.
 
AirDoctor Coupon Codes: 40% Off | November 2026 - Wired Thu, 12 Nov 2026 06:00:00 GMT
Save up to $400 on top air purifiers and filters with verified AirDoctor promo codes and special offers for 2026.
 
New research could lead to faster, trustworthy AI models for climate prediction - MIT Thu, 12 Nov 2026 05:00:00 GMT
MIT scientists developed a training method to generate models that simulate the effects of human activities on climate much more quickly than other approaches.
 
Nvidia board reportedly preparing to oust Jensen Huang after second affair report - TechSpot Thu, 12 Nov 2026 04:37:00 GMT

Update (Nov 12): Jensen Huang resigns as Nvidia CEO

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TOMORROW X TOGETHER Team With POP MART For PPULBACollaboration - Forbes - Google Thu, 12 Nov 2026 03:52:13 GMT
TOMORROW X TOGETHER Team With POP MART For PPULBACollaboration Forbes
 
It’s Elite, For The Commodore Pet - Hack a Day Thu, 12 Nov 2026 03:00:20 GMT
A few times in the life of someone interested in technology, there comes along something which after seeing it, you know the field is never going to be the same …read more
 
The Best Early Black Friday MacBook Air Deal: $200 Off - Wired Thu, 12 Nov 2026 02:33:02 GMT
The holiday is still two weeks out, but this MacBook Air discount may be the must-buy laptop deal of the season.
 
Walking Pad Deals to Shop Ahead of Black Friday (2026) - Wired Thu, 12 Nov 2026 01:53:24 GMT
Don’t let cold weather stop you from getting your steps in. These under-desk treadmills are already marked down.
 
Apple Support Community Is Shutting Down, as DIY Advice Bites the Dust - CNET Thu, 12 Nov 2026 01:26:55 GMT
Even if the site was no longer very useful, it’s still sad to lose free peer support.
 
What to Do if a Bug in Your AMD GPU Is Wearing Down Your SSD - CNET Thu, 12 Nov 2026 00:54:34 GMT
AMD says it’s working on a software fix for a bug causing excessive writing to drives.
 
Logitech Gives Its Employees a Day Off for Grand Theft Auto 6 Launch - CNET - Google Thu, 12 Nov 2026 00:54:20 GMT
  1. Logitech Gives Its Employees a Day Off for Grand Theft Auto 6 Launch CNET
  2. Logitech offers employees a day off to play 'GTA 6' at launch Mashable
  3. Logitech’s ‘Game Day’ Gives Employees a Dedicated Day Off news.logitech.com
  4. Impending release of GTA6 causing a flood of leave requests from men aged 20 to 40 NL Times
  5. New Mexico could spend nearly $1.4 million in lost wages as employees skip work for GTA 6 KOB 4
 
Quebec’s strategic maple-syrup reserve is running dry - The Economist - Google Thu, 12 Nov 2026 00:29:27 GMT
Quebec’s strategic maple-syrup reserve is running dry The Economist
 
5 Cool New Features Your Google Pixel Is Getting In November 2026 - BGR - Google Thu, 12 Nov 2026 00:17:00 GMT
  1. 5 Cool New Features Your Google Pixel Is Getting In November 2026 BGR
  2. Pixel 10 with Gemini Intelligence, custom widgets, and more in our November Pixel Drop blog.google
  3. Pixel phones getting new icon styles, Create My Widget, and more in November Pixel Drop Ars Technica
  4. Google is making Pixel HiLight slightly more useful The Verge
  5. Google's Impressive Rambler Dictation Tech Is Now Available On Pixel 10 Devices Too Engadget
 
The Nintendo Switch 2 is down to its lowest price of the season tonight only - 9to5Google - Google Thu, 12 Nov 2026 00:17:00 GMT
  1. The Nintendo Switch 2 is down to its lowest price of the season tonight only 9to5Google
  2. Nintendo announces Black Friday offers to help spread joy this holiday season - News - Nintendo Official Site Nintendo
  3. The Nintendo Switch 2 gets a rare deal way ahead of Black Friday Mashable
  4. Nintendo announces Black Friday deals on Switch 2 hardware and games Polygon.com
  5. Nintendo Reveals Its Black Friday Sale Plans, With Its Own Games Getting Rare $20 Discounts Kotaku
 
FLOSS Weekly Episode 883: Telnet Broke Us - Hack a Day Thu, 12 Nov 2026 00:00:42 GMT
This week Jonathan chats with Sattyam Jain about Agent Audit Kit and Agent Airlock. We’re in a brave new world, where anyone can use AI to generate an AI agent. …read more
 
Marvel 1943: Rise of Hydra Is Reportedly 'Close to Done,' Though at the Cost of Cutting Back on Content and Length - IGN - Google Wed, 11 Nov 2026 23:27:26 GMT
  1. Marvel 1943: Rise of Hydra Is Reportedly 'Close to Done,' Though at the Cost of Cutting Back on Content and Length IGN
  2. Marvel 1943 'Has Not Been Canceled,' Says Skydance Leadership, Despite Development Struggles Kotaku
  3. Marvel’s WWII Game Not Canceled, but Sounds Like a Mess, Insiders Say Polygon.com
  4. Marvel 1943: Rise Of Hydra Reportedly Light On Gameplay, Uses One Button Insider Gaming
  5. Media: Development of Marvel 1943: Rise of Hydra has significantly exceeded the budget WN Hub
 
New York is forcing T-Mobile to stop putting data caps on low-income home internet plans - Engadget Wed, 11 Nov 2026 22:46:07 GMT
The company was throttling speeds for plans offered under the Affordable Broadband Act.
 
Logitech Gives Its Employees a Day Off for Grand Theft Auto 6 Launch - CNET Wed, 11 Nov 2026 22:44:45 GMT
At least three other organizations are also giving employees time off to play the new game.
 
New GTA 6 gameplay video is leaving fans stunned - Polygon.com - Google Wed, 11 Nov 2026 22:39:52 GMT
  1. New GTA 6 gameplay video is leaving fans stunned Polygon.com
  2. New GTA VI Footage Looks So Stunning Fans Can’t Believe It RockstarINTEL
  3. GTA 6 Realism Revealed: How Rockstar Is Bringing Miami to Life with Smarter NPCs, Realistic Cars, and Lifelike Animations MMOEXP
  4. GTA 6 Gets 20 Seconds Of New Gameplay, And Everyone Can't Believe How Real It Looks Pure Xbox
  5. GTA 6 Gameplay Clip Fooled Fans Into Seeing Miami Tbreak UAE
 
Seagate is bringing back the hybrid drive, but you have to supply the SSD - TechSpot Wed, 11 Nov 2026 22:18:00 GMT

Seagate has introduced the FireCuda Forge, an external "desktop" HDD designed to approach NVMe-class data rates by embedding a smaller SSD in the same enclosure. Just like classic hybrid drives, FireCuda Forge can store frequently used data on a much faster solid-state cache. Unlike those older designs, however, the SSD...

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Pete Hegseth Is About to Get His Ass Kicked - Wired Wed, 11 Nov 2026 22:00:00 GMT
House Democrats are already planning to make their impeachment case against the defense secretary as airtight—and appealing to Republicans—as possible.
 
Hands on with Home Assistant’s new ‘smart home multi-tool’ - The Verge - Google Wed, 11 Nov 2026 22:00:00 GMT
  1. Hands on with Home Assistant’s new ‘smart home multi-tool’ The Verge
  2. My old speaker now plays in perfect sync with my Sonos through Home Assistant, and all it took was a $69 device XDA
  3. This tiny box gives your older tech smart home superpowers – and it’s only $69 ZDNET
  4. Home Assistant Connect AUX-2 Wants To Smarten Up Your ‘Dumb’ Tech Forbes
  5. Home Assistant Connect AUX-2 gives your old speakers and TVs a second life for $69 Android Authority
 
Firefox removes data limits from its free VPN through January 2027 - TechSpot Wed, 11 Nov 2026 21:57:00 GMT
Firefox is temporarily removing the 50GB monthly cap on its free built-in VPN, offering unlimited browsing through January 31, 2027. The feature hides your IP address, helps prevent tracking, and adds privacy on public Wi-Fi. Available on desktop and Android in supported regions, it only requires a free Mozilla account.
 
Samsung and Apple are both working on bigger wide foldables, new rumor claims - GSMArena.com news - GSMArena.com - Google Wed, 11 Nov 2026 21:33:02 GMT
  1. Samsung and Apple are both working on bigger wide foldables, new rumor claims - GSMArena.com news GSMArena.com
  2. If you think the iPhone Duo is too small just wait 'til next year – Apple rumoured to be working on iPhone Duo 2 Plus Yahoo Tech
  3. Apple, Samsung reportedly developing new foldable glass for 2028 digitimes
  4. Apple May Fix Its Biggest Mistakes on the iPhone Duo 2 Geeky Gadgets
  5. Bigger Wide Foldables Are Coming From Both Samsung and Apple in 2027, Tipster Claims Android Headlines
 
10 Tech Gifts Under $50 That Punch Above Their Price Point - SlashGear - Google Wed, 11 Nov 2026 21:30:00 GMT
  1. 10 Tech Gifts Under $50 That Punch Above Their Price Point SlashGear
  2. PCMag's 2026 Gift of the Year Awards: Our Experts Found the Best Tech for Everyone on Your List PCMag UK
  3. Tech Gifts Under $100 at HSN Yahoo Tech
  4. WiFi HiFi Holiday Gift Guide 2026: Stocking Stuffers & Gifts Under $50 Wifi Hifi Magazine
  5. 10 Tech Gifts Under $50: Soundcore, Tribit and Echo Pop Kids JournalArta
 
Modular, 3D Printed Train Whistles For Everyone - Hack a Day Wed, 11 Nov 2026 21:00:39 GMT
If the word “train” didn’t grab your attention, you’re probably not the target audience for this project. If it did, then there is no need to explain why [AeroKoi] has …read more
 
Xbox Brings Its Free Tier Of Cloud Gaming To Loads More Players Today - Pure Xbox - Google Wed, 11 Nov 2026 21:00:00 GMT
  1. Xbox Brings Its Free Tier Of Cloud Gaming To Loads More Players Today Pure Xbox
  2. Microsoft introduces free cloud game streaming — with a catch WHNT.com
  3. Microsoft's ultra-compact Xbox Nano controller Controller went on sale for $49.99 GameGPU
  4. Don’t pay Microsoft for stick drift on the new Xbox Nano controller PCWorld
  5. I tried out the 'XBOX Nano Controller,' the smallest wireless controller in Xbox history. Can you comfortably play games with something that fits in the palm of your hand? GIGAZINE
 
Toyota is reviving Scion with a tiny Kei pickup built in Indiana - TechSpot Wed, 11 Nov 2026 20:56:00 GMT

The Kei-01 will be built at Toyota's factory in Princeton, Indiana, which currently assembles the Highlander, Grand Highlander, Sienna Hybrid, and Lexus TX. Toyota is investing $34 million to establish new assembly operations and upgrade production and logistics infrastructure at the plant, which is expected to add around 50 new jobs.

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DroidDeck brings Steam and PC gaming to Android without streaming - TechSpot Wed, 11 Nov 2026 20:42:00 GMT
DroidDeck is a free app that lets users run Steam and compatible Windows games on Android devices. It leverages Proton and x86 translation to bring PC gaming to supported handhelds. Recent updates expand GPU compatibility, improve controller support, and introduce additional features for dual-screen devices.
 
Tanuki: Pon's Summer Review - IGN - Google Wed, 11 Nov 2026 20:39:23 GMT
  1. Tanuki: Pon's Summer Review IGN
  2. Tanuki: Pon’s Summer review – an adorable raccoon mends the world, one parcel at a time The Guardian
  3. Play As Raccoon Delivering Mail In This Charming Adventure Game 80 Level
  4. Meet The Bike-Riding, Mail-Delivering Raccoon Who Dares To Challenge GTA 6 GameSpot
  5. Tanuki: Pon’s Summer | Media - Screenshots DLH.net
 
T-Mobile illegally imposed 50GB cap on low-income home Internet plan, NY says - ArsTechnica Wed, 11 Nov 2026 20:32:21 GMT
Law requires 25Mbps home Internet. T-Mobile lowers speed to 600Kbps after 50GB cap.
 
Anduril says its first satellite can see adversaries maneuver in orbital night - ArsTechnica Wed, 11 Nov 2026 20:22:03 GMT
"What's unique is it's got a huge dynamic range. We can see things in full dark."
 
United is restricting AI agents from booking flights - Engadget Wed, 11 Nov 2026 20:09:44 GMT
The airline believes AI poses security risks and may violate DOT and FAA rules.
 
Reddit "Reviews" will use AI to turn subreddit posts into product recommendations - TechSpot Wed, 11 Nov 2026 20:05:00 GMT

Reddit has announced a significant way in how the company plans to do business on the web. The newly introduced Reddit Reviews service will turn one of the internet's most popular "places" into a review and recommendation hub. Just like everything else related to user-generated data these days, RR makes...

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I Saw the Future of Robotics in a Virtual Duck That Chases My Cat - Wired Wed, 11 Nov 2026 19:55:54 GMT
An OpenAI model helped me teach the Microduck to waddle and moonlight as a tiny cat butler.
 
Google brings the Gemini app to Apple CarPlay - Engadget Wed, 11 Nov 2026 19:54:55 GMT
The chatbot was already available through the Google Maps app.
 
‘Grand Theft Auto VI’ Reaches $1 Billion In Sales Ahead Of Release, Report Says - Forbes - Google Wed, 11 Nov 2026 19:53:53 GMT
  1. ‘Grand Theft Auto VI’ Reaches $1 Billion In Sales Ahead Of Release, Report Says Forbes
  2. ‘GTA 6’ Presales ‘Far in Excess’ of Expectations Ahead of Next Week’s Launch, Take-Two CEO Says Variety
  3. Take-Two Interactive Software Reports Lower Revenue Ahead of ‘GTA VI’ Launch WSJ
  4. Surprising Literally Nobody, Grand Theft Auto VI Is The Most Pre-Ordered Game In PlayStation And Xbox Store History Game Informer
  5. GTA 6 becomes most pre-ordered game on PlayStation and Xbox storefronts GamesIndustry.biz
 
ByteDance is reportedly working on its own AI agent - Engadget Wed, 11 Nov 2026 19:42:19 GMT
The Chinese company wants to compete with Meta's Muse.
 
How many SpaceX Starship rocket tests have failed? - Engadget Wed, 11 Nov 2026 19:27:00 GMT
Thanks to SpaceX's unique approach to testing, the answer isn't so clear-cut.
 
Google’s Gmail users warned of new hacking threat - AL.com - Google Wed, 11 Nov 2026 19:15:00 GMT
  1. Google’s Gmail users warned of new hacking threat AL.com
  2. Remus malware claims Gmail access even after you change your password Malwarebytes
  3. Google warns users to protect their inbox as new hacking tool threatens to expose your private information New York Post
  4. Google’s “zero-day”: Attackers say they have access to Gmail even after password change Cybernews
  5. Remus stealer adds persistent Gmail access feature SC Media
 
Don't believe these 3 longevity myths, doctors say: The most important factors 'don't cost anything' - CNBC - Google Wed, 11 Nov 2026 19:06:41 GMT
Don't believe these 3 longevity myths, doctors say: The most important factors 'don't cost anything' CNBC
 
Arcade-Perfect PC Ports Released for Star Wars Trilogy, The House of the Dead, Sega Rally 2 & OutRunners - DSOGaming - Google Wed, 11 Nov 2026 19:02:02 GMT
Arcade-Perfect PC Ports Released for Star Wars Trilogy, The House of the Dead, Sega Rally 2 & OutRunners DSOGaming
 
NASA's secret weapon in the lunar space race may be ... procurement reform? - ArsTechnica Wed, 11 Nov 2026 19:00:26 GMT
"The pace that's occurring, and the nature of the procurements, is unprecedented."
 
Cash App founder's killer gets 16 years to life in prison - Engadget Wed, 11 Nov 2026 18:57:37 GMT
Bob Lee died from multiple stab wounds in 2023.
 
Intel’s Gonna Have a Hard Time Beating AMD’s Next-Gen Gaming CPUs - Gizmodo - Google Wed, 11 Nov 2026 18:40:00 GMT
  1. Intel’s Gonna Have a Hard Time Beating AMD’s Next-Gen Gaming CPUs Gizmodo
  2. AMD Zen 6 Technical Deep Dive TechPowerUp
  3. AMD's 'Zen 6' Architecture Detailed: EPYC Data Center Chips Get Dibs, But Ryzens Might Benefit, Too PCMag
  4. AMD EPYC 9006 Results Are Here and AMD Delivers a Knockout Part Deux ServeTheHome
  5. Supermicro Begins Shipping New AMD-Powered AI Servers — Claims Up To 1.8x Higher AI Throughput Yahoo Finance
 
Peacock is redesigning its mobile app to focus more on vertical videos - Engadget Wed, 11 Nov 2026 18:24:40 GMT
This is an attempt to "win another hour per user, per month."
 
Taiwan’s chipmaking giant TSMC to invest $1B in Anthropic, OpenAI - ArsTechnica Wed, 11 Nov 2026 18:16:40 GMT
Latest example of the AI boom’s circular financing comes as AI trade wobbles.
 
Steam Deck now shows average frame rates for thousands of games - TechSpot Wed, 11 Nov 2026 18:08:00 GMT

Valve announced the addition this week, with the data calculated from previously collected, anonymized figures provided by customers who chose to opt in to frame rate sharing. The average is already available for "thousands" of Steam Deck-tested games, and the same data can be viewed in the Steam Library by...

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Trump admin loses fight to spy on random journalists’ LinkedIn DMs - ArsTechnica Wed, 11 Nov 2026 18:05:26 GMT
Confidential sources “lifeblood” of free press, court rules in LinkedIn fight.
 
Roku will stop selling smart home devices and refocus on streaming - Engadget Wed, 11 Nov 2026 17:44:53 GMT
The company will stop selling video doorbells, its home monitoring system and other products.
 
Big Walk used AI to fix a bug. Now the indie gaming world is having a reckoning. - Ars Technica - Google Wed, 11 Nov 2026 17:37:32 GMT
  1. Big Walk used AI to fix a bug. Now the indie gaming world is having a reckoning. Ars Technica
  2. Big Walk Used AI In 'The Final Stretch' Of Development, Kicking Off Intense Awards Debate Aftermath
  3. House House clarifies use of AI tools in Big Walk's "final stage of development" GamesIndustry.biz
  4. Indie Game Awards AI Boycott Sparks Big Walk Controversy Gizmodo
  5. House House Discloses AI Use For 'Under 0.1%' Of Big Walk's Code Following IGF Voting Controversy Game Informer
 
Big Walk used AI to fix a bug. Now the indie gaming world is having a reckoning. - ArsTechnica Wed, 11 Nov 2026 17:37:32 GMT
Any amount of AI coding is too much for many Independent Games Festival judges.
 
New review of the first oral PCSK9 drug, a needle-free option for high cholesterol - Medical Xpress - Google Wed, 11 Nov 2026 17:20:01 GMT
  1. New review of the first oral PCSK9 drug, a needle-free option for high cholesterol Medical Xpress
  2. Enlicitide Lowers LDL-C Consistently Across PREVENT CVD Risk Categories HCPLive
  3. Oral PCSK9 Inhibitor Enlicitide Sustains LDL-C Reductions Pharmacy Times
 
The 22 Best Early Black Friday Deals: Our Ultimate Picks (2026) - Wired Wed, 11 Nov 2026 17:08:14 GMT
The early bird gets the worm. Here are the best Black Friday deals for 2026 you can get right now.
 
Apple is shuttering its 28-year-old online community forum - ArsTechnica Wed, 11 Nov 2026 17:04:26 GMT
Apple has already made the forum read-only.
 
Apple is shuttering its 28-year-old online community forum - Ars Technica - Google Wed, 11 Nov 2026 17:04:26 GMT
  1. Apple is shuttering its 28-year-old online community forum Ars Technica
  2. After 28 Years, Apple Is Shutting Down 1 of Its Most Valuable Customer Support Tools Inc.com
  3. Apple tells its Support Community to STFU The Register
  4. Apple suddenly shutters its Support Community forums for no clear reason Macworld
  5. Apple Support Community Is Shutting Down, as DIY Advice Bites the Dust CNET
 
Two Games With The Same Name Released At The Same Time, So They Decided To Work Together - Aftermath - Google Wed, 11 Nov 2026 17:02:42 GMT
  1. Two Games With The Same Name Released At The Same Time, So They Decided To Work Together Aftermath
  2. What Happens When Two Games Have The Same Title? Indie Publisher Reveals Heartwarming Answer Nintendo Life
  3. Publisher Confounds Nintendo By Releasing Two Games With The Same Name At The Same Time On Switch Kotaku
  4. Two indie devs team together to release separate ‘Piece by Piece’ games on eShop Nintendo Wire
  5. Switch is getting a second game titled Piece by Piece, even though Nintendo isn't thrilled about it Nintendo Everything
 
A Startup Wants to Fight AI Bioweapons With AI - Wired Wed, 11 Nov 2026 17:00:00 GMT
Radical Numerics has developed a model that it says can identify natural and AI-engineered pathogens without an internet connection.
 
IBM to offer access to a dual-processor quantum system in 2027 - ArsTechnica Wed, 11 Nov 2026 16:33:08 GMT
The company plans on linking two 520-qubit chips before next year is over.
 
watchOS 27.3: Three new features coming soon to Apple Watch - 9to5Mac - Google Wed, 11 Nov 2026 16:33:00 GMT
  1. watchOS 27.3: Three new features coming soon to Apple Watch 9to5Mac
  2. The Apple Watch's New 'Siri Recap' Feature Is Even Creepier Than I Expected Lifehacker
  3. Live Rewind makes me want to buy an Apple Watch Six Colors
  4. Pro-privacy Apple could end up as a Trojan Horse for surveillance tech Macworld
  5. Apple Watch beta adds Siri Recap and Live Rewind NeoTeo
 
Asrock releases new Radeon GPU firmware after previous update bricked cards, offers no explanation - TechSpot Wed, 11 Nov 2026 16:26:00 GMT

As VideoCardz reports, the new RX 7900 XTX download carries the ASRVBFlash 1.0.6 label and a November 6 date. It replaces version 1.0.5, but there's no changelog explaining what's new or confirmation that the problems with the previous release have been fixed. That's not exactly reassuring for anyone considering another attempted update.

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Blizzard Has Changed the Way Gold Is Earned in WoW Forever and Players Are Loving It (So Far) - IGN - Google Wed, 11 Nov 2026 16:18:11 GMT
  1. Blizzard Has Changed the Way Gold Is Earned in WoW Forever and Players Are Loving It (So Far) IGN
  2. WoW: Forever Hotfixes - November 10, 2026 — World of Warcraft — Blizzard News Blizzard News
  3. WoW Forever reduces auction house listing costs and adds more gold to high-level quests Massively Overpowered
  4. WoW Forever Class Tuning: Hunter Pets, Voidwalker, Affliction and Enhancement space4games
  5. Blizzard Can't Stop Tweaking WoW: Forever and It's Only Been 6 Days Polygon.com
 
The AO3 Shutdown Is Pitting Fanfic Readers Against Authors - Wired Wed, 11 Nov 2026 16:13:03 GMT
“It has left a sour taste in my mouth,” says a Heated Rivalry fanfic author who found her work uploaded to AO3 mirror sites without her consent.
 
Tekken Boss Katsuhiro Harada Says Developing For Xbox Series S 'Feels Like Having To Do Extra Work For A Slightly Weaker Child' - Kotaku - Google Wed, 11 Nov 2026 16:00:24 GMT
  1. Tekken Boss Katsuhiro Harada Says Developing For Xbox Series S 'Feels Like Having To Do Extra Work For A Slightly Weaker Child' Kotaku
  2. Katsuhiro Harada does not like the Xbox Series S Game Developer
  3. Two Major Developers Explain Why They Like And Dislike Making Games For Xbox Series S Pure Xbox
  4. CDPR associate game director says Xbox Series S ‘constantly throws challenges at us’ PC Gamer
  5. Tekken Veteran Katsuhiro Harada Asks Microsoft Never to Make Another Xbox Series S, Criticizing Its Weak Performance (with an Xbox Official in the Audience) Wccftech
 
Google’s Tabletop AI experiment lets you build custom collaboration apps - The Verge - Google Wed, 11 Nov 2026 16:00:00 GMT
  1. Google’s Tabletop AI experiment lets you build custom collaboration apps The Verge
  2. Try Tabletop: Customizable, collaborative spaces for groups to plan, play and do more together. blog.google
  3. Google Labs’ new Tabletop feature lets you turn an AI canvas into a multiplayer experience XDA
  4. Google Introduces Tabletop for Building Collaborative AI Spaces Unite.AI
  5. Google Tabletop Uses AI to Simplify Group Planning Nokiamob
 
Inspired by networks found in nature, engineers design stronger, more resilient “metamaterials” - MIT Wed, 11 Nov 2026 16:00:00 GMT
The new design approach could improve impact absorption for helmets, packaging, and armor.
 
iPhone is the winner of new battery test, topping all Androids - 9to5Mac - Google Wed, 11 Nov 2026 15:58:00 GMT
  1. iPhone is the winner of new battery test, topping all Androids 9to5Mac
  2. iPhone 18 Pro Max Wins Battery Test Involving 32 Smartphones MacRumors
  3. The Common Reason Why Your iPhone 18 Pro Max Battery Is Draining Fast BGR
  4. iPhone 18 Pro Max vs. iPhone Duo: What CNET’s 32-Phone Battery Test Really Shows zeera wireless
  5. Apple’s iPhone dominates Android phones in CNET’s 120-hour battery life testing MacDailyNews
 
Samsung Early Black Friday Event Brings Major Sales to Frame TVs and More - MacRumors - Google Wed, 11 Nov 2026 15:37:46 GMT
  1. Samsung Early Black Friday Event Brings Major Sales to Frame TVs and More MacRumors
  2. These Are the Best Early Black Friday Deals on Samsung Devices Lifehacker
  3. The Samsung Black Friday 2026 Plug: Upgrade Your Everyday with Smarter Choices samsung.com
  4. Black Friday Came Early: Five Samsung Kitchen Upgrades Worth Making Room For Yahoo
  5. Best Samsung Early Black Friday Deals 2026 Trusted Reviews
 
China’s Nvidia Honeypot Isn’t Surprising. Jensen Huang Fell for It Anyway - Wired Wed, 11 Nov 2026 15:30:00 GMT
China’s use of sexpionage is a well-established intelligence tactic with recent, high-profile examples. So how did the world’s most powerful AI executive fall for it?
 
Trump wanted little Kei trucks for America, Toyota makes it happen - ArsTechnica Wed, 11 Nov 2026 15:25:44 GMT
Does this herald the start of a small car revolution, or is it a meaningless distraction?
 
‘GTA 6’ Pre-Loads Are Slowing Down The Internet, Warns ISP - Forbes - Google Wed, 11 Nov 2026 15:22:43 GMT
  1. ‘GTA 6’ Pre-Loads Are Slowing Down The Internet, Warns ISP Forbes
  2. Grand Theft Auto VI Comes to XBOX One and XBOX Series X|S Through XBOX Cloud Gaming on November 19 XBOX Wire
  3. Why It’s Better To Pre-Order ‘GTA 6’ Than Wait, Despite No Early Access Forbes
  4. Pre-load Grand Theft Auto VI on PS5 starting today PlayStation.Blog
  5. GTA VI will be available on Xbox Cloud Gaming for Xbox One consoles The Verge
 
Star Trek Is No Longer TV's Best Space Exploration Sci-Fi Thanks to Apple's 5-Part Series - Polygon.com - Google Wed, 11 Nov 2026 15:21:42 GMT
Star Trek Is No Longer TV's Best Space Exploration Sci-Fi Thanks to Apple's 5-Part Series Polygon.com
 
The Legend Of Zelda: Ocarina Of Time Remake Is Nintendo's Fastest-Selling Switch 2 Game Ever - Game Informer - Google Wed, 11 Nov 2026 15:16:51 GMT
  1. The Legend Of Zelda: Ocarina Of Time Remake Is Nintendo's Fastest-Selling Switch 2 Game Ever Game Informer
  2. The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time for Nintendo Switch 2 sells over 5.2 million units worldwide in first four days Nintendo
  3. Nintendo Sold 5.2 Million Copies of ‘Zelda’ Remake in Four Days Bloomberg.com
  4. 'The Ocarina of Time' remake is setting Metacritic records left and right Mashable
  5. My grandma got me through the Water Temple. She would’ve loved the Ocarina of Time remake Polygon.com
 
Xbox Game Pass celebrates 25th anniversary with 35% off as Halo, Gears of War, and Fable added to the lineup - GAMINGbible - Google Wed, 11 Nov 2026 15:10:35 GMT
  1. Xbox Game Pass celebrates 25th anniversary with 35% off as Halo, Gears of War, and Fable added to the lineup GAMINGbible
  2. Next Week on XBOX: New Games for November 9 to 13 XBOX Wire
  3. Out this week: TANUKI: Pon’s Summer, Warhammer Survivors, Shrek 2, Sonic Pico Park, Football Manager 27, more Games Asylum
  4. Xbox Game Pass Just Added An Unmissable 9/10 RPG ScreenRant
  5. Two Games Are Available Today With Xbox Game Pass (November 11) Pure Xbox
 
Caltech robot makes history by assembling first structure in orbit without astronauts - TechSpot Wed, 11 Nov 2026 15:09:00 GMT

The machine, called ASTRA, takes up roughly a cubic meter and packs a gantry arm, motorized parts dispensers and 11 cameras. Engineers also squeezed two finished sections of the frame inside before launch, so its first job in orbit was simply pushing those out.

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Microsoft Confirms Active Exploitation Of New Outlook Zero-Day - Forbes - Google Wed, 11 Nov 2026 15:00:23 GMT
  1. Microsoft Confirms Active Exploitation Of New Outlook Zero-Day Forbes
  2. November Patch Tuesday boasts over 1,000 bugs, one already under attack The Register
  3. Microsoft Fixes Nearly 1,100 Security Vulnerabilities Krebs on Security
  4. Exploited Outlook Zero-Day Among 1,094 Flaws Patched by Microsoft SecurityWeek
  5. Microsoft Patches 1,259 Flaws, Including Exploited Outlook Bug That May Expose NTLMv2 Hashes The Hacker News
 
Ocarina of Time is even better if you use a smartphone app - The Verge - Google Wed, 11 Nov 2026 15:00:00 GMT
  1. Ocarina of Time is even better if you use a smartphone app The Verge
  2. All Gold Skulltula locations in Zelda Ocarina of Time Polygon.com
  3. All Lake Hylia Gold Skulltula locations in Zelda: Ocarina of Time Switch 2 Video Games Chronicle
  4. Zelda: Ocarina of Time Remake – How to Get the Echo Gem KeenGamer
  5. Hardest Gold Skulltulas To Find In Zelda: Ocarina Of Time Remake GameRant
 
PS Plus Users Shouldn’t Claim New PS5 Action Game Right Away - PlayStation LifeStyle - Google Wed, 11 Nov 2026 14:45:12 GMT
  1. PS Plus Users Shouldn’t Claim New PS5 Action Game Right Away PlayStation LifeStyle
  2. PlayStation Plus Game Catalog for November: Death Stranding 2: On the Beach, Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii, Atomfall, Dragon Quest III HD-2D Remake and more PlayStation.Blog
  3. First November 2026 PS Plus Extra Game Available to Download Now Push Square
  4. PlayStation Plus secures my 2025 GOTY and it's a must-play for the Fallout crowd GAMINGbible
  5. I've just seen the free PS Plus games coming this month and... well... wow – include one of the best PS5 Pro games ever made Yahoo Tech
 
Europe wants to ban 'dark patterns' in apps and loot boxes for minors - Engadget Wed, 11 Nov 2026 14:29:03 GMT
Europe's Digital Fairness Act targets digital practices that harm children and push people into spending more.
 
Flock is asking lawmakers to regulate its cameras, as long as police don't need a warrant - TechSpot Wed, 11 Nov 2026 14:24:00 GMT

As Arizona Capitol Times reports, Flock policy director Andrea Korb told an R Street Institute webinar that the company supports state-by-state legislation governing its camera technology. It expects a wave of bills in 2027, with lawmakers interested even in states that have recently passed restrictions.

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‘GTA 6’ vs. Hollywood: Industry Braces for “Biggest Entertainment Launch in History” - The Hollywood Reporter - Google Wed, 11 Nov 2026 14:16:46 GMT
  1. ‘GTA 6’ vs. Hollywood: Industry Braces for “Biggest Entertainment Launch in History” The Hollywood Reporter
  2. How years of research built Grand Theft Auto VI’s obsessively detailed world The Guardian
  3. New GTA VI Interview Reveals More Gameplay Features RockstarINTEL
  4. 'Grand Theft Auto VI' is almost here. What to know about the characters, music and billions at stake https://www.nxsmediawire.com/
  5. ‘GTA 6’ officially launches next week and is available for pre-load now: Everything you need to know about the highly anticipated Rockstar game Yahoo Tech
 
Google DeepMind just mathematically verified key parts of Signal - ArsTechnica Wed, 11 Nov 2026 14:08:57 GMT
The four-week project hints that AI could make formal verification far more practical.
 
Adobe’s AI experiments let you walk around in photos and interview your characters - The Verge - Google Wed, 11 Nov 2026 14:00:00 GMT
  1. Adobe’s AI experiments let you walk around in photos and interview your characters The Verge
  2. Adobe Is Giving Its AI Agents Even More to Do CNET
  3. Adobe MAX 2026 Sneaks: Previewing the future of creativity Adobe
  4. Adobe brings AI agents and new creative tools to Photoshop, Premiere, and Firefly TechCrunch
  5. What Is MAX Sneaks? Your First Look at Tools That Don’t Exist Yet No Film School
 
From Green Screen to Gray Box: AI Is Stepping Onto the Hollywood Sound Stage - CNET Wed, 11 Nov 2026 13:50:00 GMT
A movie set with blank, neutral walls can be filled in with AI-generated backgrounds and lighting.
 
A radio-wave trick from the 1980s could keep fusion reactors running continuously - TechSpot Wed, 11 Nov 2026 13:41:00 GMT

The coil in question, a central solenoid, works a lot like a transformer. It keeps ramping up its own current to induce one in the plasma, but it eventually runs out of room to ramp. Those stop-start cycles also wear on the machine over time, so engineers would much rather...

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A standard shortcut, used since the 1970s, hides a magneto-optic effect in ordinary glass fiber - Phys.org - Google Wed, 11 Nov 2026 13:40:04 GMT
A standard shortcut, used since the 1970s, hides a magneto-optic effect in ordinary glass fiber Phys.org
 
Duolingo, Strava, and Ticketmaster Are All Caught Up in EU’s New Digital Fairness Rules - Wired Wed, 11 Nov 2026 13:36:15 GMT
Winning streaks can be turned off and influencers will be forced to reveal when they’re being paid under the new Digital Fairness Act aimed at tackling “dark patterns” on platforms and services.
 
Microsoft's Automatic Super Resolution is now officially out for the ROG Xbox Ally X - Engadget Wed, 11 Nov 2026 12:59:44 GMT
Microsoft's upscaling tech for video games is now officially available for select Xbox Ally machines, as well as some other Copilot+ PCs.
 
This video lets you actually see the ‘incredible’ new MacBook Pro cooling system - 9to5Mac - Google Wed, 11 Nov 2026 12:47:00 GMT
  1. This video lets you actually see the ‘incredible’ new MacBook Pro cooling system 9to5Mac
  2. Apple MacBook Pro review: lighter, thinner and a stunning OLED touchscreen The Guardian
  3. Review: Apple’s M6 MacBook Pro is good, but it’s missing all the exciting stuff Ars Technica
  4. The MacBook Pro M5 Isn’t Apple’s Newest Laptop, but It’s the Best to Buy Right Now WIRED
  5. I used Apple’s new touchscreen MacBook Pro for a week to see if it’s worth $2,899 | CNN Underscored CNN
 
Don't talk about Call of Duty on a plane: a FaceTime chat triggered an airport evacuation - TechSpot Wed, 11 Nov 2026 12:47:00 GMT

According to Ontario police, a plane and the east wing of Terminal 2 at Ontario International Airport were evacuated on Sunday night after a passenger heard the words "bomb" and "explosion." It turned out the person mistook a conversation about Call of Duty for a bomb threat.

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A Grok vibe-coding agent leaked sensitive SpaceXSI data - Engadget Wed, 11 Nov 2026 12:35:10 GMT
A flaw in SpaceXSI's Grok Build vibe-coding agent allowed sensitive data to leak from thousands of users including... SpaceXSI.
 
Best Indoor Garden Systems I’ve Been Testing for Years (2026) - Wired Wed, 11 Nov 2026 12:30:00 GMT
Grow a backyard’s worth of greens and vegetables in your house with a hydroponic garden. Here are a few that might be worth the investment.
 
Samsung Galaxy Tab S12 Plus Review: The sweet spot - Trusted Reviews - Google Wed, 11 Nov 2026 12:25:37 GMT
  1. Samsung Galaxy Tab S12 Plus Review: The sweet spot Trusted Reviews
  2. Galaxy Tab S12+ vs Galaxy Tab S10+: Is Samsung's Newer Tablet Worth the Premium? Memeburn
  3. Samsung Introduces Galaxy Tab S12 Series: Samsung’s Ultimate Productivity Powerhouse Built for Growth samsung.com
  4. Galaxy Tab S12+ and Tab S12 Ultra Pick Up First Software Update SammyGuru
  5. Samsung's Galaxy Tab S12 Ultra delivers desktop-quality Android gaming in an ultra-portable tablet form factor PC Gamer
 
World of Warcraft: Forever secret hunters have found the MMO's first hidden treasure - Eurogamer.net - Google Wed, 11 Nov 2026 12:15:50 GMT
  1. World of Warcraft: Forever secret hunters have found the MMO's first hidden treasure Eurogamer.net
  2. Players Find WoW Forever’s First Hidden Quest Chain Mezha.net
  3. WoW: Forever's 'Pointless' Early Quest Reward Hides a Much Bigger Secret Polygon.com
  4. WoW Forever: New Dawn Waker Secret Leads to Eluvi’ana—But the Final Prize Is Still Unknown Guided.news
  5. WoW: Forever Players Uncover A Secret Weapon Quest Chain That Spans Zephras Isle To Dire Maul GameFragger.com
 
PlayStation 5 passes 100 million sales as GTA VI prepares to give it another boost - TechSpot Wed, 11 Nov 2026 12:03:00 GMT

Sony wrote on its website that its latest console generation has sold over 100 million units as of November 10, 2026. That means it's still around 17 million units shy of the PS4 and slightly behind the original PlayStation (102.4 million), but ahead of the PS3 (87.4 million) and the...

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GTA 6′ s File Size Is Smaller In Australia And Japan, Sparking Censorship Concerns - Kotaku - Google Wed, 11 Nov 2026 12:00:12 GMT
  1. GTA 6′ s File Size Is Smaller In Australia And Japan, Sparking Censorship Concerns Kotaku
  2. GTA 6's smaller file size and lack of "sexual content disclaimer" in Japan raises concerns about possible regional censorship AUTOMATON
  3. Why is 'Grand Theft Auto VI' censored in Japan? What to know before buying Japan Today
  4. GTA 6 Has ‘Far Too Much Genital Exposure,’ According To South Korean Regulators Insider Gaming
  5. Australians will play GTA 6 first, and be first to find out what’s missing WellPlayed
 
Exclusive: Your Smartphone Camera Could Get a Big Upgrade With This Tech - Wired Wed, 11 Nov 2026 12:00:00 GMT
Metalenz just acquired PxE to ditch the 50-year-old color filter that has held back smartphone night photography.
 
2027 Chevrolet Bolt review: RIP to the GOAT of low-cost electric motoring - Engadget Wed, 11 Nov 2026 12:00:00 GMT
Like a budget-minded phoenix, the Bolt is back - but not for long.
 
eMudhra Revokes 8 More CAs It Previously Declared Unaffected by Key Compromise - The Hacker News - Google Wed, 11 Nov 2026 12:00:00 GMT
  1. eMudhra Revokes 8 More CAs It Previously Declared Unaffected by Key Compromise The Hacker News
  2. Disgraced former CA eMudhra blames buggy script for hopelessly weak certificates The Register
  3. eMudhra security incident: How a coding error led to private keys as weak as ‘4’ The Indian Express
  4. eMudhra Blames Faulty Python Script for One-Byte CA Keys, Revokes 8 More Authorities BigGo Finance
  5. eMudhra shares full report on security key incident, here is what caused the internet meltdown India Today
 
Modder releases tool to stop AMD Radeon drivers from constantly writing to SSDs - VideoCardz.com - Google Wed, 11 Nov 2026 11:30:34 GMT
  1. Modder releases tool to stop AMD Radeon drivers from constantly writing to SSDs VideoCardz.com
  2. Radeon Users Get a Stopgap Open-Source Fix for AMD's SSD Write Bug TechPowerUp
  3. What to Do if a Bug in Your AMD GPU Is Wearing Down Your SSD CNET
  4. AMD admits GPU driver bug is writing data continuously, wearing out SSDs — Radeon owner claims External Events Utility used up 1% of SSD health every month for over a year, company promises a fix soon Tom's Hardware
  5. Old AMD Windows chipset driver bug that quietly degrades SSDs now back on GPUs Neowin
 
Best OLED TVs of 2026: LG, Samsung, Sony, and More - Wired Wed, 11 Nov 2026 11:30:00 GMT
Looking for rich picture quality and inky-black shadows? These OLED TVs are the ones you want for your next movie night.
 
Ring unveils AI security drone that patrols your home and a robot that guards businesses - TechSpot Wed, 11 Nov 2026 11:15:00 GMT

The Ring Drone Cam costs $249.99 and is set to arrive in the US on January 27. It's essentially a second run at the Always Home Cam. Ring showed that one off back in 2020 at the same price, but it never actually shipped.

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Michigan Residents Voted to Get Corporate Money Out of Politics. Now Utilities Are Suing - Wired Wed, 11 Nov 2026 11:15:00 GMT
Amid rising electricity costs, Michiganders decisively voted for a ballot proposition to curtail the ability of utilities to spend on elections—a move utilities say limits their freedom of speech.
 
Best Air Purifiers (2026): Tested Picks for Every Room - Wired Wed, 11 Nov 2026 11:02:00 GMT
Protect your home against dust, pets, allergens, and more with the best air purifiers, tested firsthand.
 
NYT Strands Hints for November 12, 2026 - The New York Times - Google Wed, 11 Nov 2026 11:00:03 GMT
  1. NYT Strands Hints for November 12, 2026 The New York Times
  2. Today’s NYT ‘Strands’ Hints, Spangram and Answers for Thursday, November 12, 2026 Parade Magazine
  3. Today’s NYT Strands answers, clues, and hints on November 10 (puzzle #982) PC Guide
  4. NYT Strands Hints and Answers for Game #983 on November 11, 2026 Insider Gaming
  5. NYT Strands hints and answers for Thursday, November 12 (game #984) Yahoo Tech
 
Want Apple Intelligence for Your Home Security Camera? You’ll Need These 4 Things - CNET Wed, 11 Nov 2026 11:00:00 GMT
Apple Intelligence offers smart AI features for compatible cameras, but you’ll need to play by Apple’s rules. Here’s all the requirements.
 
A 13-Year-Old Asked AI About Suicide on Her School Laptop. It Didn’t Get Flagged for Weeks - Wired Wed, 11 Nov 2026 11:00:00 GMT
The young girl’s parents allege that she used Gemini via her school Chromebook to plan her suicide, but the school’s monitoring systems didn’t know until it was almost too late.
 
Apple is shutting down its online Support Community on November 20 - Engadget Wed, 11 Nov 2026 10:52:59 GMT
Apple's Support Community is permanently closing in a few days.
 
A New Benchmark for De-Aging Comes From Slowly Turning Back Cells’ Clocks - Wired Wed, 11 Nov 2026 10:30:00 GMT
Researchers in Germany gradually reversed human cells’ ages by decades. By doing so, they could track the de-aging process in a way previous rejuvenation experiments could not.
 
Uber, DoorDash, and Airbnb say almost nobody is using AI agents - TechSpot Wed, 11 Nov 2026 10:20:00 GMT

Uber, DoorDash, and Airbnb have all said that AI agents are responsible for only hundreds of transactions on their platforms, a tiny fraction compared to the millions completed by real people daily.

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Early Black Friday Deals Under $100 (2026) - Wired Wed, 11 Nov 2026 10:12:00 GMT
Here are the best discounts we’ve found so far on WIRED-tested gadgets under $100.
 
Black Forest Games splits from THQ Nordic - Gematsu - Google Wed, 11 Nov 2026 10:00:44 GMT
  1. Black Forest Games splits from THQ Nordic Gematsu
  2. Black Forest Games spins out from THQ Nordic, co-founds indie studio group Third Signal GamesIndustry.biz
  3. Giana Sisters developer Black Forest Games buys itself out of Embracer: 'Some of the best games of the last decade came from teams of fifty, not five hundred' PC Gamer
  4. Destroy All Humans remake developer goes independent, splits from THQ Nordic and parent company Embracer Group Eurogamer.net
  5. Black Forest Games has left THQ Nordic and Embracer Group Game World Observer
 
LinkedIn Is Testing a Feature That Lets You See Your Profile Stalkers - Wired Wed, 11 Nov 2026 10:00:00 GMT
Some users have noticed a new “frequent viewer” label that reveals who repeatedly views their profiles.
 
The Best iPad to Buy (and What to Avoid) in 2026: Air, Pro, Mini - Wired Wed, 11 Nov 2026 10:00:00 GMT
Apple sells four types of iPads. Here’s an updated breakdown of the brand’s tablets to help you find the best one for your needs.
 
Microsoft Researchers Show AI Agents Can Be Backdoored by Editing Fewer Than 10 Neurons - The Hacker News - Google Wed, 11 Nov 2026 07:21:00 GMT
  1. Microsoft Researchers Show AI Agents Can Be Backdoored by Editing Fewer Than 10 Neurons The Hacker News
  2. Lazare, veni foras: Reprogramming Dormant Neurons to Backdoor AI Agents Microsoft
  3. Microsoft researchers demonstrate hidden backdoor technique for AI agents Help Net Security
  4. 'Model weights need the same level of scrutiny as code': Microsoft researchers find AI agents can be backdoored by editing just a few neurons TechRadar
  5. Microsoft says small tweaks to model weights could create AI ‘sleeper agents’ IT Pro
 
Noom Promo Codes: 50% Off Best Deals for November 2026 - Wired Wed, 11 Nov 2026 06:00:00 GMT
Discover the best ways to save on Noom subscriptions, including free trials, limited-time offers for GLP-1Rx Plus, and essential tips for redeeming your Noom discount.
 
NordVPN Coupons: 75% Off, Plus 3 Months Free in November 2026 - Wired Wed, 11 Nov 2026 06:00:00 GMT
Save up to 77% on 2-year plans and get 3 free months with our NordVPN discount codes.
 
Google Workspace Promo Codes: 14% Off for November 2026 - Wired Wed, 11 Nov 2026 06:00:00 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.
 
Today’s NYT Mini Crossword Answers for Wednesday, Nov. 11 - CNET Wed, 11 Nov 2026 05:43:55 GMT
Need a NYT Mini Crossword answer today? We’ve got every answer for the Mini Crossword on Wednesday, Nov. 11.
 
AMD launches Zen 6 Epyc 9006 series with up to 256 cores, 512 threads, and TSMC N2 - TechSpot Wed, 11 Nov 2026 05:06:00 GMT

AMD's first Zen 6 Epyc processors, labeled the 9006 series and codenamed Venice, are now shipping to server clients, with SP7 systems arriving first and SP8 following in the first half of 2027. The company recently published the full technical specs for every SP7 and SP8 CPU in the lineup,...

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Motorola’s wide Razr foldable is officially coming for the Galaxy Z Fold 8 - Android Police - Google Wed, 11 Nov 2026 05:02:08 GMT
  1. Motorola’s wide Razr foldable is officially coming for the Galaxy Z Fold 8 Android Police
  2. Motorola accidentally confirms its ‘Razr Flex’ wide foldable is coming in 2027 9to5Google
  3. Motorola's new Razr foldable is going wider, and several other smartphone makers are following suit Stuff South Africa
  4. iPhone Duo is about to be challenged by a Moto Razr in a clash of the foldable phone eras Stuff
  5. Motorola Razr Flex: Ultimate Preview Guide Android Headlines
 
US Loses Grip on $121 Billion Mobile Gaming Sector to China - Bloomberg.com - Google Wed, 11 Nov 2026 04:37:00 GMT
  1. US Loses Grip on $121 Billion Mobile Gaming Sector to China Bloomberg.com
  2. Chinese publishers received 40% of top 100 mobile game revenue — The Japan Times UA.NEWS
  3. Chinese Mobile Games Overtake US Studios in 2026 Hoodline
  4. Sensor Tower data: China takes 40% share of top mobile game revenue as US falls to 16.5% PocketGamer.biz
  5. U.S. no longer dominates $121 billion mobile gaming industry, founder says Mezha.net
 
Nintendo Will End Support For Google, Apple Logins - Siliconera - Google Wed, 11 Nov 2026 03:03:29 GMT
  1. Nintendo Will End Support For Google, Apple Logins Siliconera
  2. Nintendo announces discontinuation of Google and Apple accounts linking to Nintendo Accounts GoNintendo
  3. Nintendo Is Ending Google And Apple Sign-Ins Early Next Year Engadget
  4. Nintendo will soon discontinue Google and Apple sign-ins 9to5Google
  5. PSA: Nintendo Ending Google And Apple Sign-Ins On Nintendo Accounts In 2027 Nintendo Life
 
Reddit’s New AI-Powered Reviews Are Already Controversial - CNET Wed, 11 Nov 2026 01:49:39 GMT
The platform’s test of automated product review summaries is sparking concern that advertising will replace human advice.
 
Warhammer Survivors Isn’t Much More Than a Vampire Survivors Reskin, Which Is (Mostly) OK - CNET Wed, 11 Nov 2026 00:35:33 GMT
Though it passes up the opportunity to move the genre into new territory, the game is a tasty, if familiar, piece of gaming junk food.
 
NASA Is Accepting Astronaut Applications for the First Time in 2 Years - CNET Tue, 10 Nov 2026 23:48:16 GMT
If you have the right stuff, you could be on the next moon mission or end up on Mars.
 
Seagate's new hybrid drive raises some old questions - ArsTechnica Tue, 10 Nov 2026 23:30:56 GMT
The FireCuda Forge revisits an old idea, with some familiar questions.
 
The US military seems to be getting nervous about the launch supply crunch - ArsTechnica Tue, 10 Nov 2026 23:02:39 GMT
"Launch is extremely constrained and that is exactly the situation we predicted."
 
Pixel 11 Pro’s HiLight Will Now Light Up When Your Besties Text You - CNET Tue, 10 Nov 2026 22:48:47 GMT
Google’s new LED light is starting to flash for more than just phone calls.
 
Ring cameras go mobile as Amazon debuts AI-powered security drone and robot - ArsTechnica Tue, 10 Nov 2026 22:35:01 GMT
Amazon's roaming Ring Robotics devices will debut in late 2026 and early 2027.
 
Google Expands Gemini 4 Carbon Availability - CNET Tue, 10 Nov 2026 22:07:30 GMT
AI Ultra subscribers can now give the latest Gemini model a spin.
 
MIT Schwarzman College of Computing welcomes seven new faculty for 2026 - MIT Tue, 10 Nov 2026 22:00:00 GMT
Faculty members serve in core computing and shared roles, bringing a wide range of experiences and areas of expertise to the MIT community.
 
School of Engineering welcomes new faculty in 2026 - MIT Tue, 10 Nov 2026 22:00:00 GMT
The newest MIT engineering faculty are conducting research across a diverse range of subject areas.
 
Democrats oppose plan to stack FCC with Republicans, plan probes of Chairman Carr - ArsTechnica Tue, 10 Nov 2026 21:55:26 GMT
Democrats accuse FCC nominee of evading questions about Carr, her current boss.
 
Half of New Games on Steam Are Now Made With AI. How Does This Reflect the Gaming Industry? - CNET Tue, 10 Nov 2026 21:48:35 GMT
Most of those games are unpopular, with 10 or fewer reviews from gamers.
 
Ex-PlayStation boss says the next big innovation is a $300 PS5, not a $1,200 PS6 - TechSpot Tue, 10 Nov 2026 21:48:00 GMT

Layden made the case on a recent episode of The Trophy Room podcast. He ran PlayStation's US business and later its worldwide studios before leaving Sony in 2019, so he's seen a few console generations from the inside.

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Grok Build coding agent leaks oodles of confidential info, some belonging to SpaceXSI - ArsTechnica Tue, 10 Nov 2026 21:12:59 GMT
Researcher finds 35,000 Grok Build apps wide open to anyone who looked for them.
 
A vibe-coded GTA VI PC port is coming, whether Rockstar likes it or not - TechSpot Tue, 10 Nov 2026 20:50:00 GMT

Former Rockstar North technical director Obbe Vermeij thinks a PC port of GTA VI could arrive sooner than expected, because Rockstar and Take-Two may want to get ahead of any attempt to put an unofficial version of the game out on the platform.

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MIT student leaders: Q&A with men’s football co-captain Dominic Hess - MIT Tue, 10 Nov 2026 20:45:00 GMT
An Academic All-American defensive back and co-captain for the Engineers, Dominic Hess says football keeps him grounded — and inspired.
 
Blender 5.3 adds native Gaussian Splatting and Nvidia DLSS 4.5 - TechSpot Tue, 10 Nov 2026 20:36:00 GMT
Blender is bringing new upgrades to the open-source 3D creation suite, including native Gaussian Splatting for importing and rendering realistic scenes reconstructed from photos and videos. DLSS 4.5 ray reconstruction delivers faster and cleaner viewport previews. The update also improves video editing, materials, animation, and project management.
 
What happens to mathematics when AI becomes an oracle? - ArsTechnica Tue, 10 Nov 2026 20:30:01 GMT
Mathematician Steven Strogatz discusses his new book, Big Math: The Hidden Codes That Run Our World.
 
GTA VI is ready to pre-load, but even the PS5 Pro tops out at 30 FPS - TechSpot Tue, 10 Nov 2026 19:19:00 GMT

Anyone with a digital pre-order on PS5 or Xbox Series can start downloading now. Xbox pre-loads opened globally at midnight GMT on November 10, while on PS5 they went live at midnight in each player's own time zone. Boxed copies only hold a download code, so those buyers will have...

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Ollama makes it easy to run AI models locally for free - TechSpot Tue, 10 Nov 2026 19:12:00 GMT
Ollama lets you download and run popular AI models like DeepSeek, Qwen, Gemma, and Llama directly on your PC, without subscriptions or sending your data to the cloud. Use it for chatting, coding, and other AI tasks, with support for Windows, macOS, and Linux.
 
Google Fi is bringing back multiple cell network support for better coverage - The Verge - Google Tue, 10 Nov 2026 17:32:39 GMT
  1. Google Fi is bringing back multiple cell network support for better coverage The Verge
  2. Introducing Google Fi’s new super network blog.google
  3. Google Fi Returns, Will Combine 2 Carriers, Probably T-Mobile and Verizon PCMag
  4. Google Fi’s ‘Super Network’ Hops Networks to Keep Your Pixel Phone Connected CNET
  5. Google Fi adds support for a second 5G network, won’t say which one Ars Technica
 
Professor Emeritus Jeffrey Goldstone, highly influential theoretical physicist, dies at 93 - MIT Tue, 10 Nov 2026 16:10:00 GMT
An MIT faculty member for nearly half a century, Goldstone was a “theoretical physicist of rare talent and impact” who made fundamental contributions to multiple disciplines.
 
AMD confirms GPU driver bug is writing data continuously, promises fix with next update - TechSpot Tue, 10 Nov 2026 15:57:00 GMT

The problem, which affects only Windows PCs, has been reported by multiple users on social media, online message boards, and official AMD forums for years. Some users have complained that the excessive disk activity was reducing their SSD's lifespan by around 1% every month. One user even claimed that their...

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Your meditation headband may be feeding your brainwaves to an AI model - TechSpot Tue, 10 Nov 2026 15:03:00 GMT

A recent report from the journal Science outlines the relationship between the electroencephalography (EEG) industry and AI. It found that some companies selling brain-tracking devices aren't entirely forthcoming about where users' brain-signal data ends up.

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The New Adobe Firefly AI Is All About Video Editing - CNET Tue, 10 Nov 2026 14:00:00 GMT
Adobe’s AI platform is doing all the things now, not just beginners’ basics.
 
Google Issues Chrome Security Update for Eighth Actively Exploited Zero-Day of 2026 - The Hacker News - Google Tue, 10 Nov 2026 06:52:00 GMT
  1. Google Issues Chrome Security Update for Eighth Actively Exploited Zero-Day of 2026 The Hacker News
  2. Google Updates Confirm 4 Critical Chrome Security Bugs And 1 Zero-Day Forbes
  3. This Actively Exploited Chrome Vulnerability Is Putting Your Browser at Risk Lifehacker
  4. Update Chrome now to fix a flaw attackers are exploiting Malwarebytes
  5. Google Chrome Multiple Vulnerabilities Hong Kong Computer Emergency Response Team Coordination Centre
 
MIT-led team receives funding to develop next-generation alternatives to modern weed killers - MIT Tue, 10 Nov 2026 05:00:00 GMT
With up to $53 million from ARPA-H, the researchers will use AI to generate safer herbicides that reduce dependence on imports and improve the security of the U.S. food supply.
 
Streamlining metal parts production to revitalize American industry - MIT Tue, 10 Nov 2026 05:00:00 GMT
Founded by MIT alumni, Fabri uses 3D printing and software to eliminate many of the steps that slow down traditional metal casting.
 
“Somebody’s got to do it. Why not me?” - MIT Tue, 10 Nov 2026 05:00:00 GMT
Through leadership roles in ROTC and Camp Kesem, plus navigating an academic pivot, senior Andrew Voelsing has learned to face new challenges with enthusiasm.
 
In postcolonial Ghana, a fresh start but not a blank slate - MIT Tue, 10 Nov 2026 05:00:00 GMT
A new study of the country’s bureaucracy shows the challenges of state-building at the moment of independence.
 
27 People Who Took A Photo Of Something That Could've Killed Them - BuzzFeed - Google Tue, 10 Nov 2026 04:34:30 GMT
27 People Who Took A Photo Of Something That Could've Killed Them BuzzFeed
 
Which Foldable Phone Has the Best Battery Life? We Put Them to the Test - CNET Mon, 09 Nov 2026 13:00:00 GMT
From Apple’s iPhone Duo to Samsung’s and Motorola’s foldables, we tested how today’s most popular book-style and flip phones hold up under pressure.
 
AI-assisted learning platform helps robots reason beyond literal commands - MIT Mon, 09 Nov 2026 05:00:00 GMT
The new approach, known as FLEX, could lead to more intuitive, interactive household and assistive robots.
 
A single AI model simulates the behavior of many substances, from sliding sand to folding proteins - MIT Mon, 09 Nov 2026 05:00:00 GMT
By learning how matter moves, the WorldParticle system could assist with developing soft robots, medicines, and more.
 
Fabric molds could bring material-saving concrete beams within reach - MIT Fri, 06 Nov 2026 19:35:00 GMT
MIT engineers cast a concrete beam using a sewn fabric mold with one-third the amount of concrete and half as much steel as a conventional beam.
 
How to predict the behavior of molecules from scant data - MIT Fri, 06 Nov 2026 19:00:00 GMT
A machine-learning approach called CheMeleon provides a practical way to develop new drugs or other molecules with much less detailed, expensive experimentation.
 
MIT affiliates elected 2026 American Geophysical Union Fellows - MIT Fri, 06 Nov 2026 16:15:00 GMT
Anthea Coster, Carolyn Ruppel, César Terrer, and eight additional alumni are honored for their work in the geosciences.
 
Scene at MIT: Beautiful, intricate, creative quilts - MIT Fri, 06 Nov 2026 15:35:00 GMT
The MIT Quilt Show, featuring more than 40 quilted projects from 20 members of the MIT community, drew almost 1,000 visitors over three days.
 
Studying bacteria and the cells they infect - MIT Fri, 06 Nov 2026 05:00:00 GMT
By exploring how bacteria hijack cell functions, Associate Professor Rebecca Lamason hopes to learn more about how host cells carry out those functions.
 
Amazon Has a New Meal Delivery Partner Ahead of Black Friday - CNET Thu, 05 Nov 2026 20:05:47 GMT
You can get $20 off your first two orders of $25 for the first two weeks.
 
Pinning down the structure of quark-gluon plasma, the universe’s first fluid - MIT Thu, 05 Nov 2026 16:20:00 GMT
A new method picks up where Einstein left off, to predict how particles move through fluid under extreme conditions.
 
Clearing up a robot’s fuzzy memory - MIT Thu, 05 Nov 2026 05:00:00 GMT
A new system identifies and corrects unreliable object descriptions stored in a robot’s memory, improving the robot’s ability to interact with its environment.
 
Mentees, colleagues, friends share remembrances of Susumu Tonegawa - MIT Wed, 04 Nov 2026 19:25:00 GMT
To remember the longtime professor, lab members, alumni, colleagues, and other well-wishers gathered with members of his family in MIT Building 46 and online.
 
MIT-led team receives funding to develop a wearable monitor for early disease detection - MIT Wed, 04 Nov 2026 05:00:00 GMT
Awarded up to $38 million from ARPA-H, the team aims to create a low-power, noninvasive sensor patch that measures heart failure and sepsis biomarkers in real-time.
 
Dream, build, destroy, repeat - MIT Wed, 04 Nov 2026 05:00:00 GMT
Members of the student-run MIT Combat Robotics Club learn through destruction.
 
3 Questions: Building more resilient minerals supply chains - MIT Tue, 03 Nov 2026 21:50:00 GMT
Elsa Olivetti, co-director of the MIT Minerals Stewardship Consortium, discusses how research and collaborations can strengthen mineral supply chains.
 
Featured video: Changing the conversation about endometriosis - MIT Tue, 03 Nov 2026 21:00:00 GMT
Documentary shines a powerful light on a painful disease that affects 265 million women, highlights efforts at MIT’s Center for Gynepathology Research to study the disease and find treatments.
 
Powering up for a pivotal moment - MIT Mon, 02 Nov 2026 19:55:00 GMT
From a nuclear revival to qubits, the MIT Energy Initiative’s annual research conference tracked deployment of today’s technologies to discovery of tomorrow’s breakthroughs.
 
A flexible new route to designer materials built from nanoparticles - MIT Mon, 02 Nov 2026 10:00:00 GMT
Pliable connector molecules could be key to creating nanoparticle-based materials for photonics, chemical catalysis, medicine, and more.
 
Regina Barzilay and Jim Collins win Pritzker Prize for AI and Science Research Excellence for work in AI-enabled antibiotic discovery - MIT Mon, 02 Nov 2026 05:35:00 GMT
The MIT professors collaborated to identify the first AI-discovered antibiotic, a scientific breakthrough that is widely recognized as a milestone in AI-driven drug discovery.
 
MIT in the media: “Unpack My Cambridge" with President Sally Kornbluth - MIT Mon, 02 Nov 2026 05:00:00 GMT
Kornbluth: “We hope to see you here soon on a visit to MIT, whether you are a prospective student, whether you are a tourist or whether you are just someone who likes really cool things.”
 
MIT engineers design a safer, more efficient vaccination system for farmed fish - MIT Mon, 02 Nov 2026 05:00:00 GMT
Water-resistant microneedles made from food-grade silk could deliver vaccines to help prevent the spread of disease in aquaculture.
 
MIT affiliates named 2026 Schmidt Sciences AI2050 Fellows - MIT Fri, 30 Oct 2026 20:15:00 GMT
Five MIT faculty members and two additional alumni are honored with fellowships to advance research on beneficial AI.
 
J-PAL North America launches ARTEMIS to train early-career researchers - MIT Fri, 30 Oct 2026 19:30:00 GMT
The Applied Research Training in Evaluation, Methods, and Impact Studies program provides dedicated support to help researchers overcome barriers to pursue and obtain funding for randomized evaluations.
 
Q&A: Hey AI, who should I vote for this year? - MIT Fri, 30 Oct 2026 19:00:00 GMT
MIT professors Adam Berinsky and Chara Podimata discuss a new project to track how AI chatbots are responding to questions about the 2026 U.S. midterm elections.
 
MIT engineers create nanoparticles for delivering personalized cancer vaccines - MIT Fri, 30 Oct 2026 04:30:00 GMT
The particles carry a customized dose of cancer antigens that can provoke a strong immune response against tumors.
 
Next Haunt: A scary “problem set” in the basement of Next House - MIT Thu, 29 Oct 2026 15:55:00 GMT
For more than a decade, MIT students have turned Next House’s basement into a spooky escape-room style test of puzzles, teamwork, and ingenuity.
 
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.
 
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.
 
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.
 
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.
 
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.
 
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.
 
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.
 
Live Now! The iPhone Duo Has Been Folded 406,000 Times and Counting in Our Custom Machine - 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.
 
Apple’s iPod Turns 25: Here’s the Song Catalog That Rode Wit You - CNET Fri, 23 Oct 2026 22:37:05 GMT
On this day in 2001, Apple’s iconic MP3 player was released. And now, an Apple Music easter egg lets you experience the nostalgic sound and scroll of the gadget’s click wheel.
 
We’ve Folded the iPhone Duo Almost 400,000 Times. How Much More Can It Take? - CNET Fri, 23 Oct 2026 21:30:35 GMT
Our Fold-a-Phone machine folds Apple’s iPhone Duo 900 times every 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.
 
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.
 
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.
 
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 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.
 
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.
 
What to Learn About Meta’s Muse AI Before It Learns Too Much About You - CNET Tue, 29 Sep 2026 19:35:31 GMT
Meta gave its new AI agent a cuddly mascot, but security researchers and privacy advocates say its data-harvesting practices are anything but friendly.
 
Your Air Fryer Can Make Perfect Hard-Boiled Eggs - CNET Tue, 04 Nov 2025 10:06:03 GMT
The best part is that air fryer eggs require no pot, no boiling water and no frustrating peeling.