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GTA 6 Leaker Posts Grainy Footage Of Lucia Skydiving Naked To Sell Crypto - Kotaku - Google Sun, 11 Oct 2026 21:30:59 GMT
  1. GTA 6 Leaker Posts Grainy Footage Of Lucia Skydiving Naked To Sell Crypto Kotaku
  2. GTA VI leaks continue with a lengthy (and very nude) gameplay video The Verge
  3. 'GTA 6' Leaker Posts Nude Lucia Video As Threat To Release Full Game Early Looms Polygon.com
  4. Massive GTA 6 Leak Reveals Story Spoilers, Car Chases, And Jason’s Dong Kotaku
  5. ‘GTA 6’ Leaker To Release The Entire Game Build If Rockstar Doesn’t Meet Demands Forbes
 
Sources: Amazon is in talks to buy AI startup Decart in a deal that could value it at ~$7B; Anthropic had decided against acquiring Decart for ~$6B in September (Wall Street Journal) - Techmeme Sun, 11 Oct 2026 21:20:01 GMT

Wall Street Journal:
Sources: Amazon is in talks to buy AI startup Decart in a deal that could value it at ~$7B; Anthropic had decided against acquiring Decart for ~$6B in September — San Francisco company's software makes it easier for developers to switch between different AI chips

 
How Musk and Benioff pledged to rename SpaceXAI and AIForce, while Nadella and Nvidia adopted "super intelligence", as Silicon Valley falls in line with Trump (Terrence O'Brien/The Verge) - Techmeme Sun, 11 Oct 2026 20:45:01 GMT

Terrence O'Brien / The Verge:
How Musk and Benioff pledged to rename SpaceXAI and AIForce, while Nadella and Nvidia adopted “super intelligence”, as Silicon Valley falls in line with Trump — Musk, Benioff, Huang, and now Nadella have all capitulated to Trump's ‘super intelligence’ rebrand.

 
3 New Ryobi Tools Coming Out Soon (As Of October 2026) - SlashGear - Google Sun, 11 Oct 2026 20:45:00 GMT
3 New Ryobi Tools Coming Out Soon (As Of October 2026) SlashGear
 
New Apple TV 4K, HomeView, and HomePod Mini: 16 Details Just Leaked - MacRumors - Google Sun, 11 Oct 2026 19:56:28 GMT
  1. New Apple TV 4K, HomeView, and HomePod Mini: 16 Details Just Leaked MacRumors
  2. Apple Is About to Close the Biggest Hole In Its Ecosystem With HomeView Bloomberg.com
  3. ‘HomePad’ is coming next week, with three features I’ve long wanted 9to5Mac
  4. New Apple Smart Home Hub Reportedly Called HomeView and Will Ship in November CNET
  5. All Signs Point to Apple’s New Line of Devices Being Called ‘HomeView’ Gizmodo
 
A look at the economics of Anthropic's data center leases as analysts estimate a 245 MW site could yield ~$1.3B/mo; sources say it signed a cloud deal with IREN (Ann Davis Vaughan/The Information) - Techmeme Sun, 11 Oct 2026 18:15:02 GMT

Ann Davis Vaughan / The Information:
A look at the economics of Anthropic's data center leases as analysts estimate a 245 MW site could yield ~$1.3B/mo; sources say it signed a cloud deal with IREN — Why is Anthropic driving its partners to speed up the $530 billion of data center leasing deals it has signed?

 
The meaning behind the padlock symbol in your PlayStation 5 game library - Engadget Sun, 11 Oct 2026 18:00:00 GMT
Digital game licenses aren't perfect, which is why you might see a padlock icon blocking you from PS5 games.
 
Nintendo says it has no plans to ditch physical games, knows how much fans like it - Nintendo Everything - Google Sun, 11 Oct 2026 17:40:21 GMT
  1. Nintendo says it has no plans to ditch physical games, knows how much fans like it Nintendo Everything
  2. Nintendo says they have "no plans" to abandon physical media GoNintendo
  3. Nintendo explains how it prices games, including impact of physical vs. digital Nintendo Everything
  4. Nintendo Has 'No Plans to Ditch Physical' Games VGChartz
  5. Nintendo Formally Takes a Stance on Physical vs. Digital Game Debate OpenCritic
 
New Apple Smart Home Hub Reportedly Called HomeView and Will Ship in November - CNET Sun, 11 Oct 2026 17:35:39 GMT
A new Apple TV set-top box and HomePod mini are also expected to be unveiled Tuesday.
 
The new Apple TV could have a built-in mic and a remote with a speaker - The Verge - Google Sun, 11 Oct 2026 17:31:07 GMT
  1. The new Apple TV could have a built-in mic and a remote with a speaker The Verge
  2. New Apple TV 4K and HomePod Mini to Ship on October 30 MacRumors
  3. Report: HomePod mini 2 to release on October 30 with these upgrades 9to5Mac
  4. The original Apple TV 4K from 2017 is now officially "vintage" - GSMArena.com news GSMArena.com
  5. New HomePod mini and Apple TV will debut during HomeView launch AppleInsider
 
A 1960 paper said human population would go infinite next month. It's about 8.3 billion - TechSpot Sun, 11 Oct 2026 17:28:00 GMT

Heinz von Foerster and his colleagues reached their prediction using a hyperbolic growth model. Unlike exponential growth, where a population increases at a constant percentage rate, hyperbolic growth assumes the rate itself rises as the population grows.

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iPhone 18 Pro vs iPhone 17 Pro: Is the Upgrade Worth It? - Gizmochina - Google Sun, 11 Oct 2026 17:01:45 GMT
  1. iPhone 18 Pro vs iPhone 17 Pro: Is the Upgrade Worth It? Gizmochina
  2. I Tested the iPhone 18 Pro Camera for a Week, and Its Best Feature Isn't What Apple Is Telling You PCMag
  3. I compared the iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 17 — how much of an upgrade is the new model? TechRadar
  4. 6 iPhone 18 Pro photography tricks worth spending more to get Macworld
  5. The iPhone 18 Pro is great, but it feels like Apple brought back the ‘S’ year XDA
 
A developer got Googlebook OS running on Apple Silicon, but it's far from ready for daily use - TechSpot Sun, 11 Oct 2026 16:47:00 GMT

The graphics support is a key part of the work. Googlebook OS uses Vulkan, while Apple's graphics system uses Metal. The project bridges the two graphics APIs so the virtual machine can use the Mac's GPU instead of relying on the CPU to render the interface.

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Why strong magnets can hinder the iPhone's rear-facing camera - Engadget Sun, 11 Oct 2026 16:45:00 GMT
Magnetic accessories can be handy, but make sure they're not interfering with your camera.
 
Apple's smart home hub will reportedly be called HomeView - Engadget Sun, 11 Oct 2026 16:28:47 GMT
Bloomberg reported that the HomeView device will start shipping in November.
 
Apple Home's new AI summaries for security cameras cost more than you'd think - Engadget Sun, 11 Oct 2026 16:15:00 GMT
If you have a lot of cameras in your home, get ready to pay for more expensive iCloud+ plans.
 
Yandex says a drone strike shut down a third data center, disrupting 80+ services like Yandex Cloud and YandexGPT; users report banking and taxi app outages (Tymur Dubovyk/Kyiv Post) - Techmeme Sun, 11 Oct 2026 16:10:00 GMT

Tymur Dubovyk / Kyiv Post:
Yandex says a drone strike shut down a third data center, disrupting 80+ services like Yandex Cloud and YandexGPT; users report banking and taxi app outages — A Ukrainian drone strike targeted a major Yandex data center in the Russian city of Vladimir early Sunday morning, Oct. 11 …

 
4 mental tricks to help you remember things you tend to forget - The Washington Post - Google Sun, 11 Oct 2026 16:00:00 GMT
4 mental tricks to help you remember things you tend to forget The Washington Post
 
Recently, I Noticed Something New On My Lover’s Genitals. It Had Better Not Be What I Think It Is. - Slate - Google Sun, 11 Oct 2026 16:00:00 GMT
Recently, I Noticed Something New On My Lover’s Genitals. It Had Better Not Be What I Think It Is. Slate
 
Here's how long your Google Pixel phone will get software updates - Engadget Sun, 11 Oct 2026 15:45:00 GMT
Your Google Pixel phone has a set lifetime of support based on when it first went on sale. After that, you have few options for using it securely.
 
The hidden features every Waze user should know about - Engadget Sun, 11 Oct 2026 15:15:00 GMT
There are a load of features tucked away in Google's 'other' mapping app.
 
A look at Apple's smart home strategy, centered on a HomeView display hub, with a new HomePod mini, Apple TV, and second-party accessories from LG and Schneider (Mark Gurman/Bloomberg) - Techmeme Sun, 11 Oct 2026 15:10:01 GMT

Mark Gurman / Bloomberg:
A look at Apple's smart home strategy, centered on a HomeView display hub, with a new HomePod mini, Apple TV, and second-party accessories from LG and Schneider — Fresh details on Apple's HomeView, HomePod mini and new Apple TV, including release dates, colors, chips and features.

 
The problem with AI-upscaled monstrosities isn't the AI - A.V. Club - Google Sun, 11 Oct 2026 15:08:53 GMT
The problem with AI-upscaled monstrosities isn't the AI A.V. Club
 
Star Citizen's single-player spin-off gets a Steam page, and early hands-on reports - TechSpot Sun, 11 Oct 2026 15:06:00 GMT

Anyone who still believes in Wing Commander creator Chris Roberts' vision after 14 years of repeated delays can now wishlist Squadron 42 on Steam. The space simulation action game is a solo, story-based spinoff of Roberts' MMO, Star Citizen, which remains deep in development.

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Prime Video unveils Blade Runner 2099 full trailer at NYCC - ArsTechnica Sun, 11 Oct 2026 14:50:24 GMT
Also: new trailer for Godzilla Minus Zero, the sequel to Takashi Yamazaki’s kaiju epic, Godzilla Minus One
 
We're in the middle of a PS5 Pro shortage and GTA 6 will only make it worse - Engadget Sun, 11 Oct 2026 14:45:00 GMT
Rockstar's Grand Theft Auto 6 is set to become the most popular game ever and Sony is finding it very difficult to satisfy demand for the PlayStation 5 Pro.
 
Apple planning huge iPhone Duo demo experiences at select retail stores: report - 9to5Mac - Google Sun, 11 Oct 2026 14:31:00 GMT
  1. Apple planning huge iPhone Duo demo experiences at select retail stores: report 9to5Mac
  2. iPhone Duo: Apple To Debut Special Extra For In-Store Buyers Forbes
  3. Apple Plans Major iPhone Duo Retail Showcase, But Supply Will Be Limited MacRumors
  4. iPhone Duo will greet some owners by name on its first boot AppleInsider
  5. Apple’s foldable iPhone could greet you like you’re the main character Digital Trends
 
Why it's important to backup data saved on your older thumb drives - Engadget Sun, 11 Oct 2026 14:15:00 GMT
Transferring important files to a thumb drive is brilliant for portability, but not always great for longevity. Here's why you should back them up elsewhere.
 
Designers Predict These 5 Flooring Trends Will Take Over in 2027—and Bring a Fresh Look to Every Room - The Spruce - Google Sun, 11 Oct 2026 14:11:00 GMT
Designers Predict These 5 Flooring Trends Will Take Over in 2027—and Bring a Fresh Look to Every Room The Spruce
 
Inside a Mystery 1980s Filter IC Featuring Switched Capacitors - Hack a Day Sun, 11 Oct 2026 14:00:45 GMT
Recently [Ken Shirriff] got handed a mystery IC by [CuriousMarc] who had found said IC in a box of various old chips. Labelled only with a date code of the …read more
 
Here's how much the PlayStation 5 cost in 2020 vs. 2026 - Engadget Sun, 11 Oct 2026 13:45:00 GMT
The PS5 hasn't seen a major price cut or bundle like its predecessors. Instead, you'll pay even more for one today than at launch.
 
Here's How Much The PlayStation 5 Cost In 2020 Vs. 2026 - Engadget - Google Sun, 11 Oct 2026 13:45:00 GMT
  1. Here's How Much The PlayStation 5 Cost In 2020 Vs. 2026 Engadget
  2. How Long Will The PlayStation 5 Pro Shortage Last? BGR
  3. Where Can You Buy A PS5 Pro For ‘GTA 6’? At GameStop, For $1,400 Forbes
  4. GameStop and Third-Party Resellers Raise Used PS5 Pro Price to $1,400 — a $500 Markup on Sony's RRP IGN
  5. GameStop faces backlash after listing used PS5 Pros for $1,400 before launch of GTA 6 Yahoo Tech
 
KINGPIN Says NVIDIA Tried To Force A Single Power Connector On RTX 3090 Ti KINGPIN, Screwing Up Its Production Timeline - Wccftech - Google Sun, 11 Oct 2026 13:33:45 GMT
  1. KINGPIN Says NVIDIA Tried To Force A Single Power Connector On RTX 3090 Ti KINGPIN, Screwing Up Its Production Timeline Wccftech
  2. KINGPIN Says a Connector Dispute With NVIDIA Derailed EVGA's Last Flagship Card TechPowerUp
  3. KINGPIN confirms NVIDIA messed up RTX 3090 Ti launch of EVGA's KINGPIN model TweakTown
  4. KINGPIN says NVIDIA's single power connector demand delayed EVGA RTX 3090 Ti production VideoCardz.com
 
Amazon's new Alexa tablets ditch Fire OS for regular Android - TechSpot Sun, 11 Oct 2026 13:32:00 GMT

The change addresses a longstanding limitation of Amazon's tablets: their app selection. Fire tablets ran Fire OS, Amazon's version of Android, and relied on the Amazon Appstore. The Alexa models will use mainstream Android, bringing native access to Gmail, YouTube and Google Docs alongside Amazon's Kindle, Prime Video, Audible and...

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What's the difference between Android Automotive and Google Built-In? - Engadget Sun, 11 Oct 2026 13:30:00 GMT
One is a set of apps while the other can run almost everything inside of a car.
 
What is the oldest Samsung device that still gets software updates in 2026? - Engadget Sun, 11 Oct 2026 13:15:00 GMT
Knowing how long your phone will get updates is important for deciding when to upgrade.
 
PitchBook: robotics and physical AI companies have raised ~$48B YTD, as they gather training data from people completing tasks in factories, offices, and homes (Rafe Rosner-Uddin/Financial Times) - Techmeme Sun, 11 Oct 2026 13:00:51 GMT

Rafe Rosner-Uddin / Financial Times:
PitchBook: robotics and physical AI companies have raised ~$48B YTD, as they gather training data from people completing tasks in factories, offices, and homes — ‘Physical AI’ developers are putting cameras in homes, offices and factories to fill a gap in the training material of robotics

 
Google TV Streamer’s sequel showcases a struggling smart home - 9to5Google - Google Sun, 11 Oct 2026 13:00:00 GMT
  1. Google TV Streamer’s sequel showcases a struggling smart home 9to5Google
  2. Next-gen Google TV Streamer in the works with microphones, presence sensing, & new remote 9to5Google
  3. Google's next TV Streamer sounds like a massive upgrade — Apple should be worried Android Central
  4. Google is giving its TV box ears, better hardware, and a new bag of tricks Digital Trends
  5. New Google TV Streamer: Big Upgrades are Coming Droid Life
 
Why CPU overclocking is mostly now a thing of the past - Engadget Sun, 11 Oct 2026 12:45:00 GMT
The performance gains you get with modern chips aren't as noteworthy as they used to be.
 
‘Dragon Ball Super: Beerus’: How to Stream the New Anime Today - CNET Sun, 11 Oct 2026 12:37:01 GMT
Yes, we’re getting some glorious Goku before GTA 6.
 
How to properly clean your solar panels (and why it's important) - Engadget Sun, 11 Oct 2026 12:30:00 GMT
Dirt can cut solar output, but cleaning only pays off when the numbers make sense.
 
Here's how much the MacBook Pro cost in 2021 vs. 2026 - Engadget Sun, 11 Oct 2026 12:15:00 GMT
You'll be shocked to learn things are getting a lot more expensive.
 
Forza Horizon 6 Will Have a Physical PS5 Disc, But There's a Catch - Push Square - Google Sun, 11 Oct 2026 12:15:00 GMT
  1. Forza Horizon 6 Will Have a Physical PS5 Disc, But There's a Catch Push Square
  2. Forza Horizon 6 Welcomes More Players on January 26! Forza.net
  3. Forza Horizon 6 On PS5 Delayed To 2027, Will Launch Alongside Game's First Premium Expansion Game Informer
  4. Despite Previous Denials, Forza Horizon 6 is Reportedly Coming to PS5 in January on Disc IGN
  5. Forza Horizon 6 Finally Has A PS5 Date, And PlayStation Players Get Something Xbox Didn't On Day One Yahoo Tech
 
T-Mobile plans to limit customer discounts with new phone plans - TheStreet - Google Sun, 11 Oct 2026 12:07:00 GMT
  1. T-Mobile plans to limit customer discounts with new phone plans TheStreet
  2. T-Mix Picks Math: How Many You Get and What Each Perk Costs TmoNews
  3. Leaked picks breakdown makes T-Mobile's confusing new T-Mix plans a little easier to understand PhoneArena
  4. T-Mobile Wants You to Budget Phone Discounts Like Game Currency Android Headlines
  5. Spotted in the wild: T-Mobile’s new 'T-Mix' plans hit store displays Android Authority
 
Silent Hill Townfall Is Real for Me: I’ve Been to the Actual St. Amelia - CNET Sun, 11 Oct 2026 12:00:00 GMT
In this spoiler-free review, I explain why this is the most personal horror game I’ve ever played
 
Squadron 42 opens for Steam wishlisting ahead of a planned Q2 2027 release - Eurogamer.net - Google Sun, 11 Oct 2026 11:43:04 GMT
  1. Squadron 42 opens for Steam wishlisting ahead of a planned Q2 2027 release Eurogamer.net
  2. ‘Squadron 42’ Video Game Release Nears as Cloud Imperium Opens Steam Wishlist Variety
  3. Star Citizen Single-Player Spinoff Squadron 42 Gets Flashy New Trailer, Steam Wishlists, Cast Reveal IGN
  4. Squadron 42 Storms Onto Steam With Surprisingly Low Minimum PC Requirements, but Fans Still Face a Wait Until Q2 2027 Wccftech
  5. Squadron 42 has a Steam page PC Gamer
 
23 People Who Made Extremely Expensive Mistakes - AOL.com - Google Sun, 11 Oct 2026 11:31:01 GMT
23 People Who Made Extremely Expensive Mistakes AOL.com
 
I Made Terrible Games With Google’s AI Playground - WIRED - Google Sun, 11 Oct 2026 11:30:00 GMT
  1. I Made Terrible Games With Google’s AI Playground WIRED
  2. Introducing Playground: Create and play custom games blog.google
  3. Google now lets you make games with AI The Verge
  4. Unity Shares Surged After a New AI Gaming Deal With Google. How Investors Should View U Stock Now. Barchart.com
  5. Unity's New In-Browser AI Tool Generates 3D Games ExtremeTech
 
I Made Terrible Games With Google’s AI Playground - Wired Sun, 11 Oct 2026 11:30:00 GMT
A long day’s haul in the video game slop mines.
 
Decompilation on Steroids: Why AI Is Suddenly Cracking Open Old Software - TechSpot Sun, 11 Oct 2026 11:05:00 GMT
Everything is being decompiled. GoldenEye, Halo, Photoshop, even bank mainframes: AI is prying open old code at record speed. The secret isn't just AI, it's an answer key to check its work.
 
Improving an Autorouter with a Hexagonal Grid - Hack a Day Sun, 11 Oct 2026 11:00:24 GMT
A PCB layout is superimposed on a grey grid of hexagonal cells. The PCB traces mostly bend at 120-degree angles, and an integrated circuit's footprint is tilted at an angle matching the grid.
Despite the recent leaps forward in other forms of computer-driven design, the reliability of PCB autorouters remains questionable; on the positive side, though, the lack of massive training data makes …read more
 
Learning to use local AI is exciting, overwhelming, and frustrating - The Verge - Google Sun, 11 Oct 2026 11:00:00 GMT
  1. Learning to use local AI is exciting, overwhelming, and frustrating The Verge
  2. Local AI agent feels more like computer program than friend 디지털투데이
 
13 Best Gifts for Every Traveler Should Have (2026) - Wired Sun, 11 Oct 2026 10:33:00 GMT
Travel smarter with gifts packed by WIRED’s globe-trotting staffers.
 
Inside the Muslim Manosphere Policing Women Online - Wired Sun, 11 Oct 2026 10:30:00 GMT
From Red Pill coaches to “Dawah Bros,” influencers are dressing up hypermasculinity and misogyny in religious language—and finding audiences across social platforms.
 
GTA 6 Official Rating Revealed - GameRant - Google Sun, 11 Oct 2026 10:00:13 GMT
GTA 6 Official Rating Revealed GameRantSee more headlines & perspectives on Google News
 
These Midterm Races Will Decide Data Centers’ Political Fate - Wired Sun, 11 Oct 2026 10:00:00 GMT
From the Senate to governors’ mansions, candidates are trying to outcompete each other to be the most anti–data center in races across the US.
 
The Beautiful Blue Is My Favorite Thing About Vivo’s Foldable X Fold 6 - CNET Sun, 11 Oct 2026 10:00:00 GMT
It’s a solid example of an Android foldable, but I worry that Apple has changed the game.
 
The Sunday Papers - Rock Paper Shotgun - Google Sun, 11 Oct 2026 10:00:00 GMT
  1. The Sunday Papers Rock Paper Shotgun
  2. How Star Wars: Galactic Racer Solves One of Driving Games’ Biggest Problems IGN
  3. Does ‘Galactic Racer’ Deserve The Best ‘Star Wars’ Metascore In 23 Years? Yes Forbes
  4. STAR WARS: Galactic Racer — Crashing with Consequence in Runs-Based Racing XBOX Wire
  5. Star Wars: Galactic Racer is free to play on Amazon Luna 9to5Google
 
The WiiM Bar Has Dolby Atmos And Smart Speaker Features For Under $500 - Forbes - Google Sun, 11 Oct 2026 10:00:00 GMT
The WiiM Bar Has Dolby Atmos And Smart Speaker Features For Under $500 Forbes
 
Heat Your Garage During Cold Months With A Wi-Fi Enabled Solution From Home Depot - House Digest - Google Sun, 11 Oct 2026 09:30:00 GMT
Heat Your Garage During Cold Months With A Wi-Fi Enabled Solution From Home Depot House Digest
 
How the 2026 Super El Niño and Climate Change Are Related - Wired Sun, 11 Oct 2026 09:30:00 GMT
Here’s what we know about the record-setting El Niño on a record-hot planet, and the most important questions scientists are trying to answer.
 
NVIDIA’s CUDA Moat Is Accelerating RTX Spark Laptop Sales, Higher 128GB Unified Memory Options Belonging To Surface Laptop Ultra Already Out Of Stock - Wccftech - Google Sun, 11 Oct 2026 09:26:15 GMT
  1. NVIDIA’s CUDA Moat Is Accelerating RTX Spark Laptop Sales, Higher 128GB Unified Memory Options Belonging To Surface Laptop Ultra Already Out Of Stock Wccftech
  2. RTX Spark Gaming Performance vs RTX 5090: 100 FPS Claim [2026] https://tech-insider.org/
  3. Planning to buy an RTX Spark laptop? Here's every model you can preorder now, plus prices and when each one ships Windows Central
  4. ASUS ProArt RTX Spark AI PCs: Local Agentic AI | ASUS ASUS Pressroom
  5. Dell Technologies Drives the Agentic AI Era with New Windows PCs and Workstations Yahoo Finance
 
California’s Tallest and Most Iconic Trees Are Getting Heatstroke - Wired Sun, 11 Oct 2026 09:00:00 GMT
Redwoods adapted to a cool, foggy climate. Now a new study shows they slow down photosynthesis when their environment warms.
 
Mars Pathfinder: What Really Happened? - Hack a Day Sun, 11 Oct 2026 08:00:04 GMT
You’ve probably heard of Mars Pathfinder, the NASA lander and its Sojourner rover that took up residence on Mars in 1997. At first, all was well, but after a few …read more
 
A look at Beijing-based Neolix, which operates the world's largest robovan fleet at 27K, as Shenzhen tests nighttime parcel deliveries by driverless vehicles (Bloomberg) - Techmeme Sun, 11 Oct 2026 06:00:01 GMT

Bloomberg:
A look at Beijing-based Neolix, which operates the world's largest robovan fleet at 27K, as Shenzhen tests nighttime parcel deliveries by driverless vehicles — Autonomous vehicle companies believe there's a huge market opportunity in delivering after dark, if the technical challenges can be overcome.

 
Rein Security, which develops runtime tools to secure enterprise AI agents and stop adversarial AI agents, raised a $25M Series A, taking total funding to $35M (Meir Orbach/CTech) - Techmeme Sun, 11 Oct 2026 05:50:01 GMT

Meir Orbach / CTech:
Rein Security, which develops runtime tools to secure enterprise AI agents and stop adversarial AI agents, raised a $25M Series A, taking total funding to $35M — The Israeli startup says its revenue has grown eightfold since January and its platform is now securing thousands of agents that execute millions of actions.

 
Multiply Labs, which develops robotic systems to automate pharmaceutical manufacturing processes, raised a $75M Series B led by Patrick Soon-Shiong's NantWorks (Maria Deutscher/SiliconANGLE) - Techmeme Sun, 11 Oct 2026 05:20:01 GMT

Maria Deutscher / SiliconANGLE:
Multiply Labs, which develops robotic systems to automate pharmaceutical manufacturing processes, raised a $75M Series B led by Patrick Soon-Shiong's NantWorks — Multiply Labs Inc., a startup that develops automation equipment for drugmakers, has raised $75 million in funding.

 
Microsoft unveils Microsoft-Decision-1, a fast decision-scoring model trained on Qwen3.5-9B, and says it will soon rebase it on MAI, OpenAI, and other models (Achint Srivastava/Command Line) - Techmeme Sun, 11 Oct 2026 05:05:02 GMT

Achint Srivastava / Command Line:
Microsoft unveils Microsoft-Decision-1, a fast decision-scoring model trained on Qwen3.5-9B, and says it will soon rebase it on MAI, OpenAI, and other models — Decision models are quickly emerging as an important new category in AI. Unlike LLMs, which are designed to generate text …

 
Slim Type for Small Screens, with PixelFonts - Hack a Day Sun, 11 Oct 2026 05:00:55 GMT
Small displays are affordable and easy to use, but their size can present a challenge. To help address this, [mcer12] created PixelFonts, a family of condensed fonts designed specifically for …read more
 
General Medicine, an online storefront for medical care founded by PillPack founders TJ Parker and Elliot Cohen, raised a $120M Series B led by a16z (Heather Landi/Fierce Healthcare) - Techmeme Sun, 11 Oct 2026 04:55:01 GMT

Heather Landi / Fierce Healthcare:
General Medicine, an online storefront for medical care founded by PillPack founders TJ Parker and Elliot Cohen, raised a $120M Series B led by a16z — General Medicine Andreessen Horowitz Mercy Health Eli Lilly — Artificial intelligence is making healthcare advice easier to access …

 
5 Cheaper Android Tablets To Buy Instead Of The Samsung Galaxy Tab S12 Ultra - BGR - Google Sun, 11 Oct 2026 04:17:00 GMT
  1. 5 Cheaper Android Tablets To Buy Instead Of The Samsung Galaxy Tab S12 Ultra BGR
  2. Galaxy Tab S12+ vs iPad Air M4: Is Samsung’s Pricier Tablet Actually Better for Work? TechRepublic
  3. Samsung Galaxy Tab S12 Ultra vs Apple iPad Pro M5 13-inch: Which one to get, realistically? PhoneArena
  4. Samsung Galaxy Tab S12 Ultra 5G is a 14.6-inch powerhouse, blurs the line between tablet, laptop Telegraph India
  5. Weekly poll: are you interested in the Samsung Galaxy Tab S12+ or Galaxy Tab S12 Ultra? - GSMArena.com news GSMArena.com
 
Today's NYT Strands Hints (and Answer) for Sunday, October 11, 2026 - Lifehacker - Google Sun, 11 Oct 2026 04:00:49 GMT
  1. Today's NYT Strands Hints (and Answer) for Sunday, October 11, 2026 Lifehacker
  2. NYT Strands Hints for October 11, 2026 The New York Times
  3. Today’s NYT Strands Hints, Spangram and Answers for Sunday, Oct. 11, #952 CNET
  4. Today’s NYT Strands answers, clues, and hints on October 7 (puzzle #948) PC Guide
  5. NYT Strands Hint Today: Monday, October 12 Spangram And Answers Forbes
 
After 20+ major Japanese companies reported cyber attacks in recent weeks, Japan's NCSH chief says the country is in "a state of emergency in cyber space" (Financial Times) - Techmeme Sun, 11 Oct 2026 03:40:01 GMT

Financial Times:
After 20+ major Japanese companies reported cyber attacks in recent weeks, Japan's NCSH chief says the country is in “a state of emergency in cyber space” — Dozens of targets including car rental operators, barbecue chains and rail group JR East disclose data leaks

 
PSA: Pokémon Red & Blue Game Boy Jukebox Back In Stock - Nintendo Life - Google Sun, 11 Oct 2026 02:35:00 GMT
  1. PSA: Pokémon Red & Blue Game Boy Jukebox Back In Stock Nintendo Life
  2. Pokémon Red & Pokémon Blue : Game Boy Jukebox Back in Stock at Pokémon Center Pokemon.com
  3. Pokémon's Sold-Out Game Boy Release Finally Returns After 7 Months Comic Book Resources
  4. Pokémon Restocks The Red & Blue Game Boy Jukebox Bleeding Cool News
  5. PSA: Pokémon Red & Blue Game Boy Jukebox Back In Stock On The Pokémon Center Nintendo Life
 
Unique Archeological Discovery Sheds Light on Neanderthal Wooden Tool Usage - Hack a Day Sun, 11 Oct 2026 02:00:46 GMT
The Abric Romaní site in Spain is rather unique in archeology for one simple reason: the caves in its limestone-rich cliff have seen humanoid occupation for thousands of years. A …read more
 
Googlebook improving ‘Better Together’ Android sync features, Samsung support rolling out - 9to5Google - Google Sun, 11 Oct 2026 00:35:00 GMT
  1. Googlebook improving ‘Better Together’ Android sync features, Samsung support rolling out 9to5Google
  2. Googlebook’s app situation is a mess, and not just because things are missing 9to5Google
  3. Will Android apps struggle on Intel Googlebooks? Google and Intel offer different answers Chrome Unboxed
  4. Googlebook “Better Together” phone features don’t work with Samsung at launch Ars Technica
  5. Google Acknowledges Day 1 Android App Performance Issues on New Laptops CNET
 
How to enable Live Activities on iPhone and CarPlay - Engadget Sun, 11 Oct 2026 00:30:00 GMT
Live Activities put the most important real-time information from apps in a place where it's easy to keep an eye on.
 
How does a backup camera actually work? - Engadget Sun, 11 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMT
Aftermarket backup cameras might not work as well as integrated ones, but they're still a useful upgrade to an older car.
 
How to use the parental controls on iOS 27 - Engadget Sat, 10 Oct 2026 23:45:00 GMT
Screen Time has new features to help parents manage their children's Apple devices, as well as refinements to existing controls.
 
How to reduce mobile data usage on your iPhone - Engadget Sat, 10 Oct 2026 23:30:00 GMT
If your cellular plan has limited data, you'll want to take advantage of these easy tweaks to stretch those gigabytes.
 
Poking at the Radxa Dragon Q8B Raspberry Pi 5 Killer - Hack a Day Sat, 10 Oct 2026 23:00:10 GMT
Although the asking price of $209 plus shipping seems high for the Radxa Dragon Q8B, featuring the Qualcomm SC8280XP and 8 GB of LPDDR4X, this is 2026, and amid the …read more
 
Simple tweaks to improve your 4K TV's picture quality - Engadget Sat, 10 Oct 2026 23:00:00 GMT
Even if your TV looks great as-is, some tweaks to its modes and sliders, as well as the room it's in, will make it look much better.
 
How to lock apps on your Samsung Galaxy phone - Engadget Sat, 10 Oct 2026 22:45:00 GMT
Samsung phones have a couple of features that can keep sensitive apps and files private. One locks your chosen apps, and the other restricts all but one app.
 
"Super Intelligence systems" are black boxes that shouldn't be trusted by companies, and strong deterministic systems are needed around their deployment (Satya Nadella/@satyanadella) - Techmeme Sat, 10 Oct 2026 21:15:01 GMT

Satya Nadella / @satyanadella:
“Super Intelligence systems” are black boxes that shouldn't be trusted by companies, and strong deterministic systems are needed around their deployment — As traditional software systems were being deployed across the economy over the last few decades, we had the tools …

 
Arc Raiders 2.0 Update and Spider-Man Grappling Hook Drive Player Count to Reach 7-Month High - IGN - Google Sat, 10 Oct 2026 21:08:04 GMT
  1. Arc Raiders 2.0 Update and Spider-Man Grappling Hook Drive Player Count to Reach 7-Month High IGN
  2. Frozen Trail is live! Play for free October 8-12 ARC Raiders
  3. Arc Raiders Jumps to Six-Month High Player Count With 2.0 Update and Free Weekend TechPowerUp
  4. Arc Raiders 2.0 is here, and you can finally turn those lights on your backpack off PC Gamer
  5. ARC Raiders 2.0 Best Skill Tree Builds for PvPvE (Solo & Squad) AOEAH
 
Samsung has updated these Galaxy devices to Android 17 - 9to5Google - Google Sat, 10 Oct 2026 20:58:00 GMT
  1. Samsung has updated these Galaxy devices to Android 17 9to5Google
  2. What Is The Oldest Samsung Device That Still Gets Software Updates In 2026? Engadget
  3. Galaxy S24 stable One UI 9.0 (Android 17) update is now live SamMobile
  4. 5 New Features Coming To Your Samsung Phone With One UI 9.0 BGR
  5. One UI 9 Release Date: Android 17 Update Lands On Galaxy S25, S24, A57 Forbes
 
Valve Releases Hardware and CAD Reference For New VR Headset - Hack a Day Sat, 10 Oct 2026 20:00:54 GMT
Valve recently began shipping its long-awaited VR headset, the Steam Frame. Now, there is a hardware reference repository that includes everything a budding modder might need, and then some. Want …read more
 
I never knew what the C in USB-C meant until now - Pocket-lint - Google Sat, 10 Oct 2026 20:00:16 GMT
I never knew what the C in USB-C meant until now Pocket-lint
 
Clive Barker’s Hellraiser: Revival PC Performance Analysis - DSOGaming - Google Sat, 10 Oct 2026 19:57:03 GMT
  1. Clive Barker’s Hellraiser: Revival PC Performance Analysis DSOGaming
  2. Hellraiser: Revival Review IGN
  3. Clive Barker's Hellraiser: Revival Review: An Angel To Few, A Buggy Demon To Many Game Informer
  4. Clive Barker's Hellraiser: Revival Is Getting Some Seriously Divided Reviews At Launch Pure Xbox
  5. Hellraiser: Revival review - BDSM horror gets the unsubtle, but still often enjoyable double-A treatment Eurogamer.net
 
Apple discloses deal to hire team and license tech from personalized podcast startup Huxe - TechCrunch - Google Sat, 10 Oct 2026 19:50:00 GMT
  1. Apple discloses deal to hire team and license tech from personalized podcast startup Huxe TechCrunch
  2. Apple acqui-hires AI startup founded by former NotebookLM developers 9to5Mac
  3. Apple acqui-hires Huxe team and tech to boost A... Pluang
  4. Apple notified EU regulator in June of plan to buy AI podcast generator Huxe MLex
  5. Apple Tells EU Regulators of Deal for AI Podcast Startup Huxe’s Team AskTraders.com
 
Hundreds of old games were decompiled and ported to run on browsers in recent weeks, driven by Claude Opus 5.5; titles like GTA: Vice City and Halo: CE run well (Lewis Parker/Kotaku) - Techmeme Sat, 10 Oct 2026 19:45:00 GMT

Lewis Parker / Kotaku:
Hundreds of old games were decompiled and ported to run on browsers in recent weeks, driven by Claude Opus 5.5; titles like GTA: Vice City and Halo: CE run well — Call of Duty: Black Ops, Halo: CE, Grand Theft Auto: Vice City, Skate 3 and many more titles have been decompiled and ported to web browsers overnight

 
Developer Goes Into Debt Spending $1,000 A Day To Keep Steam Demo For AI-Fueled Driving Sim Going - Kotaku - Google Sat, 10 Oct 2026 19:18:35 GMT
  1. Developer Goes Into Debt Spending $1,000 A Day To Keep Steam Demo For AI-Fueled Driving Sim Going Kotaku
  2. Popular AI driving game devs forced to take out loans as just 450 concurrents result in massive AI token costs FRVR
  3. Free Steam demo runs up $1,000 daily AI bill and forces devs to take out bank loan — studio eyes local hardware models to escape cloud limits as cheaper automatic fallback AI models create problems, game uses AI to process your voice and build response Tom's Hardware
  4. Easy Fox Says Its Steam Demo Costs More Than $1,000 a Day JournalArta
  5. The developer of an AI-powered driving instruction simulator is spending $1,000 per month just to keep its demo running PC Gamer
 
Sources: Nvidia is in talks to acquire or invest more into US open-weights AI startup Reflection AI; the deal may be an acquihire to avoid antitrust scrutiny (Financial Times) - Techmeme Sat, 10 Oct 2026 19:08:43 GMT

Financial Times:
Sources: Nvidia is in talks to acquire or invest more into US open-weights AI startup Reflection AI; the deal may be an acquihire to avoid antitrust scrutiny — Donald Trump's administration hopes the company will rival cheap Chinese alternatives such as DeepSeek

 
Microsoft offers MacBook Pro owners up to $1,000 to switch to Surface Laptop Ultra - Notebookcheck - Google Sat, 10 Oct 2026 18:48:00 GMT
  1. Microsoft offers MacBook Pro owners up to $1,000 to switch to Surface Laptop Ultra Notebookcheck
  2. NVIDIA, Microsoft Kick Off a New Beginning for Windows PCs With RTX Spark and AI Agents NVIDIA Blog
  3. Microsoft Is Taking AI Beyond the Data Center, But Its Surface Business Is Just a Small Piece of the Pie Barchart.com
  4. Pre-order our most powerful Surface devices ever | Microsoft Devices Blog Windows Blog
  5. Microsoft to sell $2,599 Surface Laptop Ultra containing Nvidia AI chip CNBC
 
First AMD Ryzen AI Max+ PRO 495 gaming reviews show Radeon 8065S gains over 8060S - VideoCardz.com - Google Sat, 10 Oct 2026 18:11:31 GMT
  1. First AMD Ryzen AI Max+ PRO 495 gaming reviews show Radeon 8065S gains over 8060S VideoCardz.com
  2. iBUYPOWER Unveils New Workstation AMD AI Halo Mini PC Powered by AMD Ryzen AI Max+ PRO 495 Series Processor TechPowerUp
  3. AMD attempts to get ahead of expected RTX Spark launch with Gorgon Halo AI benchmarks — company says it has shipped 'over half a million agentic PCs' to date Tom's Hardware
  4. AMD Gorgon Halo: 192 GB Unified Memory for Local AI igor´sLAB
  5. AMD pushes agentic AI to local PCs The Manila Times
 
Elon Musk Eyes ‘Complete Phone Coverage in America’ as SpaceX Clears Hurdle - CNET Sat, 10 Oct 2026 17:56:10 GMT
Starlink Mobile satellites could eventually improve enough to pass their signals through walls, dense foliage, and hilly terrain.
 
Windows PCs with outdated certificates will stop receiving security updates, here's what to do - TechSpot Sat, 10 Oct 2026 16:46:00 GMT

According to Microsoft, the certificates used by Windows Update services have a preset expiration date and must be replaced periodically for devices to keep receiving monthly updates. The company noted that devices running Windows 11 25H2 and later already have the latest certificates, but those in older versions of Windows...

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Amazon drops Apple's M5 Pro MacBook Pro to $2,069 this weekend - AppleInsider - Google Sat, 10 Oct 2026 16:31:00 GMT
  1. Amazon drops Apple's M5 Pro MacBook Pro to $2,069 this weekend AppleInsider
  2. Prime Day Is Over, but We Found 38 Last-Minute Deals Still Worth Buying WIRED
  3. Apple weekend deals: AirPods, up to $200 off new Macs, Apple Watch, more from $41 9to5Mac
  4. The Best October Prime Day Apple Deals on AirPods, MacBooks, and More The New York Times
  5. Prime Day Leftover Deals: AirPods Max 2 for $429, Mac Mini for $779.99, and More MacRumors
 
Dire Estimated Gears of War: E-Day Sales Raise Queries About Last-Minute PS5 Cancellation - Push Square - Google Sat, 10 Oct 2026 16:30:00 GMT
  1. Dire Estimated Gears of War: E-Day Sales Raise Queries About Last-Minute PS5 Cancellation Push Square
  2. Nostalgic Battles and Rich Urban Ruins in a Worthy Prequel The New York Times
  3. Are Gears Of War: E-Day’s Reportedly Poor Sales As Bad As They Look? Forbes
  4. Gears of War: E-Day Sold 168,000 Copies on Steam but Xbox Game Pass Players Generated 130% More Revenue TechPowerUp
  5. Gears of War: E-Day Review: A Grand Reemergence Game Informer
 
KPop Demon Hunters x Funko: Every Licensed Product Listed | Outlook Respawn - Outlook Respawn - Google Sat, 10 Oct 2026 16:30:00 GMT
KPop Demon Hunters x Funko: Every Licensed Product Listed | Outlook Respawn Outlook Respawn
 
Amazon’s new Alexa Tablet finally gives the iPad lineup some much needed competition - 9to5Mac - Google Sat, 10 Oct 2026 15:51:00 GMT
  1. Amazon’s new Alexa Tablet finally gives the iPad lineup some much needed competition 9to5Mac
  2. Amazon shuffles Alexa leadership following high-end tablet release Reuters
  3. Introducing all-new Amazon Alexa Tablets—powerful tablets with Alexa+ built in About Amazon
  4. Amazon’s new Alexa Tablets drop the Fire branding but are more Android than ever Ars Technica
  5. Amazon Alexa Tablet 12 Pro vs. iPad Air M4: Which Should You Buy? TechRepublic
 
This streamer is charging viewers $7.50 to spin her chair in bizarre money-making stunt - TechSpot Sat, 10 Oct 2026 15:24:00 GMT

Viewers are said to be paying to spin the streamer's chair, not just send a gift or message, though key details remain unclear. The original livestream has not been independently verified, and the available reports do not establish exactly how payments trigger the chair or whether the creator can pause...

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Workers are now pretending to use AI to impress their bosses, survey says - TechSpot Sat, 10 Oct 2026 14:01:00 GMT

According to the findings, which come from research conducted in part by business intelligence firm Visier, nearly half of surveyed US employees misreport how much they use generative AI in the workplace.

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AI Agents Successfully Recreate the Gender Pay Gap - Gizmodo - Google Sat, 10 Oct 2026 13:44:03 GMT
  1. AI Agents Successfully Recreate the Gender Pay Gap Gizmodo
  2. Female-looking AI agents were paid less than male ones in virtual office, study finds The Irish Times
  3. Does the gender pay gap extend to AI? New University of Limerick research finds female AI agents ‘paid’ less EurekAlert!
  4. Hackers access data of 8.8 million people in Denmark in 'extremely serious' breach Inbox.eu
  5. There’s Even a Pay Gap Between Male and Female AI Agents Futurism
 
Five Games Are Confirmed For Xbox Game Pass In November 2026 So Far - Pure Xbox - Google Sat, 10 Oct 2026 13:36:13 GMT
  1. Five Games Are Confirmed For Xbox Game Pass In November 2026 So Far Pure Xbox
  2. Coming to XBOX Game Pass: Battlefield 6, Valor Mortis, Forever Ago, and More XBOX Wire
  3. The Best-Selling Game Of 2025 Storms Onto Game Pass One Year Later Kotaku
  4. Xbox Game Pass Adds Valiant Hearts to October Lineup Yahoo Tech
  5. Forty new games are coming to Xbox consoles next week. GameGPU
 
Xbox Sales At An All-Time Low With PlayStation Its Worst In 13 Years - Forbes - Google Sat, 10 Oct 2026 13:21:04 GMT
  1. Xbox Sales At An All-Time Low With PlayStation Its Worst In 13 Years Forbes
  2. Console market craters as Xbox sales crash 33% to the lowest since launch 25 years ago, PS5 sales drop 25% — steep price hikes push Series X to $800 and PS5 Pro to $900 Tom's Hardware
  3. Video game hardware sales plunge to 13-year low as prices soar on memory, storage shortage Yahoo Finance
  4. Xbox and PlayStation US Sales Sink as Average Console Prices Hit Record Highs TechPowerUp
  5. Circana Says Hardware Market in the US is in Most 'Precarious Position Since the Early 80s' VGChartz
 
Gaming consoles are more expensive than ever, and fewer people are buying them - TechSpot Sat, 10 Oct 2026 13:03:00 GMT

For manufacturers, those higher prices can soften the financial impact of falling sales. Sony's PlayStation hardware revenue increased 17% year over year, even though unit sales declined 11%. Higher-tier models helped make up the difference.

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Save $10 on preorders for Nintendo's remake of 'The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time' - Mashable - Google Sat, 10 Oct 2026 12:23:41 GMT
  1. Save $10 on preorders for Nintendo's remake of 'The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time' Mashable
  2. Best Buy to host late-night openings for The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time launch Best Buy Corporate
  3. Best Buy Announces Midnight Opening for Ocarina of Time Launch, Zelda Switch 2 Consoles Also Up for Grabs IGN
  4. Zelda ‘Ocarina of Time’ midnight release events planned for Crossgates, Saratoga Best Buy Times Union
  5. Zelda Switch 2 Console and Pro Controller Restock Date Officially Confirmed IMDb
 
AI Is Getting Really Good at Messing With Cybercriminals - Wired Sat, 10 Oct 2026 12:00:00 GMT
Anti-cybercrime initiatives are increasingly using AI to scam the scammers by tricking them into talking to lifelike bots that they think are real victims.
 
Best Lego Gifts for Brick Builders (2026): Smart Bricks, Video Games, and More - Wired Sat, 10 Oct 2026 11:30:00 GMT
There's more to Lego than just another basic set. We tested tons of Lego-themed gifts to find the perfect ones for the brick builder in your life.
 
One with the world? A new look at brains transformed by psychedelics. - Ars Technica - Google Sat, 10 Oct 2026 11:15:35 GMT
One with the world? A new look at brains transformed by psychedelics. Ars Technica
 
One with the world? A new look at brains transformed by psychedelics. - ArsTechnica Sat, 10 Oct 2026 11:15:35 GMT
Participants meditated inside an MRI tube, with and without psilocybin.
 
The Best Smart Scales for Tracking Weight and Body Composition (2026) - Wired Sat, 10 Oct 2026 11:04:00 GMT
Whether you want a weight log on your phone or a bathroom gadget packed with sensors, I’ve found an option for you.
 
P7 DarkSword iOS Exploit Kit Adds Crypto Wallet Data Theft and Remote Commands - The Hacker News - Google Sat, 10 Oct 2026 11:01:13 GMT
  1. P7 DarkSword iOS Exploit Kit Adds Crypto Wallet Data Theft and Remote Commands The Hacker News
  2. Sleep, Beacon, Steal, Repeat - The Story of P7 DarkSword Variant iVerify
  3. virus Coruna steals cryptocurrency wallet data on old iPhones Coinspot.io
  4. New iPhone spyware can hunt for crypto wallets and extract their data every 15 seconds CryptoRank
  5. DarkSword and Coruna iOS exploits continue to attack crypto wallets Macworld
 
Humans Watched This Supernova Explode Nearly a Millennium Ago. Now You Can See It in High Definition - Wired Sat, 10 Oct 2026 09:30:00 GMT
The new image isn’t just stunning—it may also provide clues about how this star survived its own explosion.
 
Mafia III Gets Native PS5 And Xbox Series X|S Release, Free Upgrade Route - The Otaku's Study - Google Sat, 10 Oct 2026 09:16:26 GMT
  1. Mafia III Gets Native PS5 And Xbox Series X|S Release, Free Upgrade Route The Otaku's Study
  2. Celebrate Mafia III's 10-year anniversary with PS5 / XBOX Series X|S versions and a new Steam update 2K Games
  3. Mafia III Gets Surprise PS5, Xbox Series X/S 60 FPS Update Today, And It's Free If You Already Own The Game Game Informer
  4. Mafia 3 Receives Free 60FPS Upgrade For Xbox Series X|S, Full Patch Notes Revealed Pure Xbox
  5. Mafia 3, which I say is great, got a nice little 10th-anniversary update PC Gamer
 
The iPhone Duo’s Unfolding Animation Is Giving Z Fold 8 Owners FOMO, but Not Me - CNET Sat, 10 Oct 2026 09:00:00 GMT
Commentary: While there are ways to re-create some of the iPhone Duo’s style on an Android device, it feels a little desperate to me.
 
How This Tiny Startup Built the World’s Safest Bike Helmet - Wired Sat, 10 Oct 2026 09:00:00 GMT
Inspired by head-banging woodpeckers, Vancouver-based Pikio Labs has discovered a new approach to skull protection.
 
Nvidia reportedly leaves RTX 5090 out in the cold as GB202 finds a more lucrative home - Notebookcheck - Google Sat, 10 Oct 2026 08:35:00 GMT
  1. Nvidia reportedly leaves RTX 5090 out in the cold as GB202 finds a more lucrative home Notebookcheck
  2. NVIDIA Reportedly Ending the RTX 5090, Reserves GB202 Silicon for Workstation GPUs TechPowerUp
  3. Nvidia reportedly halts GeForce RTX 5090 production in favor of AI data center and professional GPUs — impending supply drought expected to drive up prices, RTX 5080 24GB rumored as new gaming flagship Tom's Hardware
  4. Nvidia rumoured to replace RTX 5080 with new 24GB model KitGuru
  5. Nvidia Shifts GB202 Chips to RTX Pro, Squeezes RTX 5090 shattered.io
 
The captain from Bolton who helped with Titanic rescue - BBC - Google Sat, 10 Oct 2026 06:14:36 GMT
The captain from Bolton who helped with Titanic rescue BBC
 
eBay Coupons: 20% Off in October 2026 - Wired Sat, 10 Oct 2026 05:00:00 GMT
Save up to 60% on a selection of items at eBay, including electronics, home products, card games, car parts and more.
 
Home Depot Promo Codes: 30% Off in October 2026 - Wired Sat, 10 Oct 2026 05:00:00 GMT
Save up to 50% today with the latest Home Depot promo codes for appliances, power tools, and more this October.
 
30% Off Canon Promo Codes | October 2026 - Wired Sat, 10 Oct 2026 05:00:00 GMT
Save an extra 10% or 30% with Canon coupon codes, plus up to $1,600 on cameras, printers, and more this October 2026.
 
LG Promo Codes and Coupons for October 2026 - Wired Sat, 10 Oct 2026 05:00:00 GMT
Save 20% with an LG promo code today, plus up to $1,000 off appliances, 40% off bestselling TVs and monitors.
 
Disney Plus Discount Codes: 52% Off October 2026 - Wired Sat, 10 Oct 2026 05:00:00 GMT
Cut your subscription costs with the latest active Disney+ bundle deals, verified student offers, and partner promotions.
 
Altra Running Promo Codes: 10% Off October 2026 - Wired Sat, 10 Oct 2026 05:00:00 GMT
Score big savings on Altra Running shoes with up to 50% off sale styles, 20% off select models, 10% off your first order when you sign up, plus free standard delivery on every purchase.
 
Free Gemini users now on ‘Auto’ models as app adds thinking levels - 9to5Google - Google Sat, 10 Oct 2026 01:24:00 GMT
  1. Free Gemini users now on ‘Auto’ models as app adds thinking levels 9to5Google
  2. Google is about to remove free access to Gemini Flash and Pro The Verge
  3. Google Just Moved the Free Tier Down a Generation – and the Agent Prototyping Floor Moved With It Forkast News
  4. Gemini Pro is now only for Google AI Pro and AI Ultra subscribers Computerworld
  5. Gemini Flash-Lite for free users; effort can ‘use more of your limit’ The Next Web
 
Pokémon GO October 2026 Community Day Guide - Nintendo Wire - Google Sat, 10 Oct 2026 00:43:57 GMT
  1. Pokémon GO October 2026 Community Day Guide Nintendo Wire
  2. Zorua Can’t Hide During Pokémon GO’s October 2026 Community Day Pokemon.com
  3. Pokémon Officially Gives Fans a Better Chance at This Rare Shiny This Weekend Collider
  4. Quick Bites: PvP Analysis on Community Day Zoroark Pokémon GO Hub
  5. Pokémon Go Zorua Community Day Eurogamer.net
 
Move Over ‘Carrie’: Mike Flanagan Teases ‘The Exorcist: Martyrs’ at NYCC 2026 - CNET Fri, 09 Oct 2026 23:19:10 GMT
The prolific horror filmmaker unveiled the trailer for The Exorcist: Martyrs, which he said is “the scariest movie” he’s ever made.
 
Don’t Be ‘Cruel’ to Claude: Anthropic’s New Abuse Policy Tests AI Personhood - CNET Fri, 09 Oct 2026 22:47:42 GMT
Anthropic wants to stop “sustained and needless” cruelty toward its chatbot. But that implies AI has feelings.
 
Neanderthal wooden tools from Spain found preserved in stone - ArsTechnica Fri, 09 Oct 2026 22:34:03 GMT
Dissolved rock precipitated around the tools, which then decayed.
 
Ukraine’s drones knock out AI data center belonging to "Russia’s Google" - ArsTechnica Fri, 09 Oct 2026 22:04:07 GMT
One damaged data center has supercomputers used for training Yandex’s AI model.
 
A Cray-1 supercomputer replica from 30 "obsolete" Mac Minis - ArsTechnica Fri, 09 Oct 2026 21:51:12 GMT
Stylish upcycling, with a retro flair, at Spain's Museo de Historia de la Computación.
 
Child Psychiatrist: Screen Time Isn't Main Threat to Kids - Newser - Google Fri, 09 Oct 2026 21:40:00 GMT
Child Psychiatrist: Screen Time Isn't Main Threat to Kids NewserSee more headlines & perspectives on Google News
 
NASA issues long-awaited call to industry for private space stations - ArsTechnica Fri, 09 Oct 2026 21:34:09 GMT
"We’ve made it clear that NASA will never give up its presence in low Earth orbit."
 
The Feds Might Do Something About Those Distractingly Bright Headlights - CNET Fri, 09 Oct 2026 21:20:25 GMT
NHTSA blames current vehicle standards for making it hard for carmakers to use the latest headlight tech.
 
What's been driving Hawaii's lava fountains? - ArsTechnica Fri, 09 Oct 2026 21:05:01 GMT
Before the lava fountains started, the ground was expanding by half a meter a day.
 
Most US Adults Aren’t Ready for AI to Help With Holiday Shopping, Survey Finds - CNET Fri, 09 Oct 2026 20:48:05 GMT
Far more people than last year are willing to use AI to help them find the right gift, but few want a bot handling their payment details.
 
Tesla’s ‘Full Self-Driving’ Becomes ‘Assisted Driving’ in Europe - Wired Fri, 09 Oct 2026 20:18:15 GMT
The automaker has been criticized for misleading drivers with the feature’s name. Now it’s renaming it for European regulators.
 
AI coding agents generate more code, but not more software - ArsTechnica Fri, 09 Oct 2026 19:43:50 GMT
Study finds coding efficiency gains get "absorbed" by human review "bottleneck."
 
Book Publishers Are Quietly Using More AI. Staff Are Revolting - Wired Fri, 09 Oct 2026 19:28:49 GMT
Workers at three major publishing houses tell WIRED that LLMs are being used for publicity, cover art, back cover copy, and emails, as some execs push junior staff to champion the tech.
 
Outrage grows as CDC reportedly poised to fund "unethical" vaccine trial - ArsTechnica Fri, 09 Oct 2026 19:27:27 GMT
CDC allocated $1.6M for study on alleged harms of hepatitis B vaccine.
 
PC shipments fall 20.1 percent in “sharpest decline” since Q1 2023 - ArsTechnica Fri, 09 Oct 2026 18:54:52 GMT
"The current decline may be just the beginning of a new downward cycle."
 
AI disqualification yields new Nikon Small World in Motion winner - ArsTechnica Fri, 09 Oct 2026 18:44:06 GMT
New winner is Nguyen Nam Nhat of Vietnam for video of a roundworm and single-celled Dileptus.
 
Your artwork could be featured in the next Debian release - ArsTechnica Fri, 09 Oct 2026 18:33:26 GMT
Debian Linux has put a call out for artist submissions for its next release: Forky.
 
NASA Just Made Nearly 1 TB of Artemis II Data Available to the Public - Wired Fri, 09 Oct 2026 18:30:00 GMT
The data drop includes photographs, audio, video, and astronauts’ notes that will be used to study the moon and prepare for future human missions.
 
Starlink spectrum deal boosts Musk plan to beat AT&T, T-Mobile, and Verizon - ArsTechnica Fri, 09 Oct 2026 18:24:39 GMT
Nationwide 800 MHz spectrum to help Starlink provide mobile coverage indoors.
 
Richard Garriott says he's getting the Ultima rights back from EA in 2027 - TechSpot Fri, 09 Oct 2026 18:12:00 GMT

Richard Garriott will soon get the Ultima rights back and is already planning what to do with the series afterward. The British-born American game designer, entrepreneur, and space tourist played a major role in establishing the CRPG genre during the home computer era. Now, the man behind the Lord British...

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Sony's VR patents are reportedly going to Meta, which isn't a good sign for PSVR 3 - TechSpot Fri, 09 Oct 2026 17:04:00 GMT

Records from US and international patent offices reveal that Meta has purchased 419 patents covering head-mounted displays, XR glasses, and VR tracking technologies developed by Sony between 2010 and 2022. The deal suggests an abrupt change of heart at Sony, whose senior VP, Eric Lempel, claimed in 2024 that VR...

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Microsoft is turning Windows Search into an AI agent-like experience - TechSpot Fri, 09 Oct 2026 16:18:00 GMT

Microsoft has introduced yet another redesign of Windows Search, just in time for its latest Surface-focused event. The Windows 11 feature is set to become more streamlined and focused, Microsoft said, while gaining a new influx of AI options that aim to turn the "humble" search box into a multipurpose...

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The DOJ Is Weighing Perjury Charges Against Cassidy Hutchinson - Wired Fri, 09 Oct 2026 16:09:08 GMT
The Justice Department is considering a perjury and obstruction-of-justice case against Cassidy Hutchinson, a former White House aide who testified against Donald Trump to the January 6 committee.
 
Amazon Deals of the Day: Prime Day Is Over, but Nex Playground Is Giving You 20% Off Your Next Family Game Night - CNET Fri, 09 Oct 2026 15:56:51 GMT
And score big savings on the already affordable Roku TV and the Google earbuds.
 
AI’s Problem Solving Is a ‘Profound Disruption’ for the Math Community - CNET Fri, 09 Oct 2026 15:37:41 GMT
“Mathematics is not a game of chess,” one Fields Medal winner told CNET. Mathematicians worry AI companies are just trying to win.
 
Prize-winning image which sparked backlash was AI-generated, Nikon rules - BBC - Google Fri, 09 Oct 2026 15:32:30 GMT
  1. Prize-winning image which sparked backlash was AI-generated, Nikon rules BBC
  2. Big Controversy Upends a Contest About Microscopic Videos The New York Times
  3. AI disqualification yields new Nikon Small World in Motion winner Ars Technica
  4. Winner of scientific imagery contest was AI generated ABC News & Headlines – Australian Broadcasting Corporation
  5. Nikon Disqualifies Winning Video Over AI Use After Weeks of Controversy The Scientist
 
Cyberpunk 2077 is getting a Paramount movie after selling 40 million copies - TechSpot Fri, 09 Oct 2026 15:28:00 GMT

No director, cast, or release date has been announced. The project will draw on a universe where an implanted chip can carry another person's consciousness – and threaten to erase its host. The producers have not said whether the film will adapt the game's story or introduce different characters in...

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Prime Day is done, but Apple's latest Mac mini M6 is still $780 - TechSpot Fri, 09 Oct 2026 15:10:00 GMT
Amazon's latest Prime Day deals are over, but Apple's latest Mac mini is still available for $780, down from its $900 launch price. The M6 desktop has earned strong reviews for its performance and compact design, though its higher starting price drew criticism.
 
I’m Still Convinced the iPod Was the Perfect Gadget - Wired Fri, 09 Oct 2026 15:00:00 GMT
Apple’s original music player got many things right. Chief among them: It didn’t connect to the internet.
 
From gaming graphics to AI dominance: Nvidia's Jensen Huang receives America's highest science honor - TechSpot Fri, 09 Oct 2026 14:14:00 GMT

AMD CEO Lisa Su, Google co-founder Sergey Brin and Elon Musk also received the National Medal of Science at the event. Dell founder Michael Dell and Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella received the National Medal of Technology and Innovation, a separate federal honor.

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YouTuber Gets Banned For Hellraiser: Revival Censored Gameplay Video That Still Violated 'Sex And Nudity Policy' - Kotaku - Google Fri, 09 Oct 2026 13:45:33 GMT
  1. YouTuber Gets Banned For Hellraiser: Revival Censored Gameplay Video That Still Violated 'Sex And Nudity Policy' Kotaku
  2. 'I'm Losing 10 Years of Hard Work' — YouTuber's Channel Permanently Banned Over Censored Hellraiser: Revival Gameplay Video IGN
  3. 190K subscribers gone: YouTuber loses channel over new horror game Notebookcheck
  4. Hellraiser: Revival is so gruesome that it got a user banned from YouTube for recording it Yahoo Tech
  5. ‘Clive Barker's Hellraiser: Revival’ versus YouTube: Nudity, BDSM and Channel Chaos Substack
 
Microsoft and Adobe hit with green-card suspensions as Vance accuses tech firms of sidelining American workers - TechSpot Fri, 09 Oct 2026 13:38:00 GMT

The suspension targets the Permanent Labor Certification program, better known as PERM. Adobe, Cognizant, Infosys, Tata Consultancy Services, Wipro, HCL Technologies, and Capgemini are also affected. Labor Secretary Keith Sonderling said officials would stop accepting new applications and processing pending ones from the companies.

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Microsoft barred from sponsoring foreign workers for US residency - ArsTechnica Fri, 09 Oct 2026 13:14:33 GMT
The US says Microsoft abused immigration rules; the company disputes the claim.
 
Apple's touchscreen MacBook could arrive later this month - TechSpot Fri, 09 Oct 2026 12:49:00 GMT

Sources have told Bloomberg's Mark Gurman that Apple is planning an event near the end of October to mark what would be its fourth hardware launch of the fall. The star would be the long-rumored touchscreen-equipped MacBook, but other devices are also expected to appear.

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I Asked Meta Muse to Fix an Issue With My Phone Provider. It Got Blocked at Every Turn - CNET Fri, 09 Oct 2026 12:41:00 GMT
This tech to-do has been on my list for too long. Can an agent do it for me?
 
The Brand-New Apple Watch Ultra 4 Is Already $99 Off, a New Low Price for This Model - CNET Fri, 09 Oct 2026 12:13:27 GMT
Put Apple’s biggest and best smartwatch on your wrist for its lowest-ever price.
 
I’m Way Too Excited for Apple’s Home Event and How It Will Level Up My Siri Experience - CNET Fri, 09 Oct 2026 12:05:00 GMT
But what do we do now with these old “dumb Siri” HomePods?
 
School district makes dramatic U-turn on AI, banning it across all grades weeks after Google Gemini rollout - TechSpot Fri, 09 Oct 2026 12:03:00 GMT

Frederick County became the latest school district to ban AI use in the classroom this week, voting 6-1 to restrict the technology from pre-K through 12th grade.

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8 Best Gifts for Men Who Have Everything in 2026 - Yanko Design - Google Fri, 09 Oct 2026 11:40:37 GMT
8 Best Gifts for Men Who Have Everything in 2026 Yanko Design
 
Former CIA chief says AI could begin directing battlefield weapons by 2030 - TechSpot Fri, 09 Oct 2026 11:15:00 GMT

"Just four years from now, we will have autonomous systems, and I think we will have the beginning of autonomous systems of autonomous systems; we will have AI agents, so you'll have agentic AI staff officers," Petraeus told investor Finn Murphy on the Forecast2050 podcast.

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Rocket Report: A rare Falcon 9 scrub; is it just about Vulcan's time to shine? - ArsTechnica Fri, 09 Oct 2026 11:00:57 GMT
"I can say we’re weeks away from launching on Vulcan."
 
Dunking on Dating App Profiles Is Content Gold. People Are Getting Sick of It - Wired Fri, 09 Oct 2026 11:00:00 GMT
Relationship coaches, TikTokers, and disgruntled singles alike frequently shame bad profiles, as more apps experiment with blocking screenshots.
 
The Best Mac Desktop to Buy (2026): Mac Mini, Mac Studio, or iMac? - Wired Fri, 09 Oct 2026 11:00:00 GMT
Apple’s Mac desktops have become some of the most sought-after computers this year, driven by surging interest in agentic AI. Here’s which model to buy depending on your use case.
 
Being mean to AI could get you banned as Anthropic introduces new rules against abusing Claude - TechSpot Fri, 09 Oct 2026 10:17:00 GMT

Anthropic's first changes to its usage policy in over a year include new restrictions on abusive behavior. The updated policy prohibits "sustained and needless abusive or cruel behavior" toward its models.

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Best Battery-Powered Leaf Blowers (2026): Tested for Power, Battery Life, and Noise - Wired Fri, 09 Oct 2026 10:10:00 GMT
It’s finally time to ditch the gas canister—I tested these cordless leaf blowers on gravel, wood chips, and even a 5-pound concrete paver.
 
Volkswagen's replacement for the ID.4 crossover is here - ArsTechnica Fri, 09 Oct 2026 10:00:59 GMT
The new EV’s digital cockpit can mimic instrument displays from VWs of old.
 
Even ‘Law & Order’ Is Terrified of AI - Wired Fri, 09 Oct 2026 10:00:00 GMT
In its 26th season premiere, the procedural legal drama paints a damning picture of power-mad AI CEOs.
 
A New Mexico Community Was a Place to Build a Life. Then a Hypersonic Missile Factory Showed Up - Wired Fri, 09 Oct 2026 09:30:00 GMT
Castelion—a next-generation defense tech company—is building a facility in Rio Rancho Estates that documents show could pose a major fire and chemical hazard to neighboring communities.
 
From Zuck to Musk: Big Tech’s Scandals and Scammers Are Coming to the Big Screen - CNET Fri, 09 Oct 2026 09:00:00 GMT
Here are the movies to keep an “AI” on through the rest of the year.
 
America’s Hybrid Hype Has Hit the Used Market - Wired Fri, 09 Oct 2026 09:00:00 GMT
Demand is so high that some used cars are selling for more than new ones.
 
We-Vibe Discount Codes and Deals: Up to 60% Off - Wired Fri, 09 Oct 2026 05:00:00 GMT
Save on We-Vibe, including app-controlled bestsellers and popular gift sets designed for couples, connection, and shared pleasure.
 
Ulta Promo Codes: Up to 20% Off in October 2026 - Wired Fri, 09 Oct 2026 05:00:00 GMT
Shop the latest beauty trends and save big using an Ulta promo code for beauty tech, makeup, and more.
 
Instacart Promo Code: $15 Off | October 2026 - Wired Fri, 09 Oct 2026 05:00:00 GMT
Find the best Instacart promo code for massive savings in October 2026.
 
Chewy Promo Codes: $20 Off October 2026 - Wired Fri, 09 Oct 2026 05:00:00 GMT
Explore Chewy coupon codes for $30 off, $20 off your first order of $49, 50% off pet food, and more October 2026 discounts.
 
Lovehoney Coupon Offers: Toys, Lingerie, and Gift Set Discounts - Wired Fri, 09 Oct 2026 05:00:00 GMT
Save on Lovehoney, including bestselling toys, lingerie, and popular gift sets for date nights, self-care, and couples’ play.
 
Valvoline Coupons and Promo Codes for October 2026 - Wired Fri, 09 Oct 2026 05:00:00 GMT
We've gathered all the top Valvoline coupons and promo codes for October 2026, including deals on full synthetic oil changes and other essential maintenance.
 
Lowe’s Promo Codes and Deals: Up to $300 Off Appliances - Wired Fri, 09 Oct 2026 05:00:00 GMT
Find the latest Lowe’s promo codes and offers, including up to $300 off select major appliances and $5 off $50 with sign-up, here at WIRED.
 
TurboTax Full Service Coupons This October 2026 - Wired Fri, 09 Oct 2026 05:00:00 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.
 
H&R Block Coupon: 25% Off DIY + Tax Pro Assist - Wired Fri, 09 Oct 2026 05:00:00 GMT
Save over 25% when you opt for H&R Block’s free online offering, plus a tax pro review.
 
Herman Miller Promo Codes: 40% Off October 2026 - Wired Fri, 09 Oct 2026 05:00:00 GMT
Whether you’re looking for a Herman Miller promo code or discounts in their sale, here is how to save on the world's best ergonomic office furniture in October 2026.
 
30% VistaPrint Coupon & Promo Codes | October 2026 - Wired Fri, 09 Oct 2026 05:00:00 GMT
From personalized gifts to business essentials, WIRED can help you save with our selection of VistaPrint promo codes.
 
ICE Agent at NYC Shooting Has History of Alleged Violence and Illegal Arrests - Wired Fri, 09 Oct 2026 04:46:11 GMT
Brenden Cuni, an ICE supervisor, has been accused of excessive force and tackling a pregnant woman to the ground. Several of his arrests were later found to be unlawful in federal court.
 
Livestream Replay: Watch ‘Uncanny Valley’ on Women, Tech, and Power - Wired Fri, 09 Oct 2026 03:30:00 GMT
Missed our latest WIRED@Night event? Enjoy an evening of podcasting in San Francisco right here.
 
Everything We Expect From Apple’s Surprise Smart Home Event Next Week - CNET Fri, 09 Oct 2026 00:15:13 GMT
Here’s what will reportedly be announced at Apple’s Welcome Home event, and what we think is unlikely.
 
I Played 6 Hours of Phantom Blade Zero and Can’t Stop Thinking About It | IGN Preview - IGN - Google Fri, 09 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMT
  1. I Played 6 Hours of Phantom Blade Zero and Can’t Stop Thinking About It | IGN Preview IGN
  2. Phantom Blade Zero to Feature at Least 50 Bosses, 30 Main Weapons, as Devs Hint “There Might Be Even More” MP1st
  3. Phantom Blade Zero surpasses Elden Ring with one of the best bosses I've ever fought GAMINGbible
  4. Phantom Blade Zero director reveals PlayStation’s first reaction: “Holy s***! Who are you?” Softonic
  5. Phantom Blade Zero Won’t Respawn Enemies: “We Always Want Players to Experience Something New” GamingBolt
 
A smart coffee maker uploaded 1TB of data in 10 days, and nobody knows why - TechSpot Thu, 08 Oct 2026 22:46:00 GMT

An IT worker was recently shocked to discover that his parents' Keurig coffee maker had uploaded more than a terabyte of data in just 10 days. While a bug is the likely cause, the episode highlights the growing risks of connecting more and more mundane devices to the internet.

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ICE Emails Discuss Using Palantir-Supported Tool to Investigate Voter Fraud - Wired Thu, 08 Oct 2026 22:40:11 GMT
Documents obtained by Democracy Forward show that ICE looked into feeding voter roll data into the ELITE tool, normally used to identify targets for deportation.
 
SpaceX calls for better coordination in orbit after near-misses with Starlink - ArsTechnica Thu, 08 Oct 2026 21:37:32 GMT
"These led to conjunctions of tens of meters to hundreds of meters. Way too close to comfort."
 
You can now play Skate 3, Black Ops, and 20+ classic games in your web browser - TweakTown - Google Thu, 08 Oct 2026 21:34:11 GMT
  1. You can now play Skate 3, Black Ops, and 20+ classic games in your web browser TweakTown
  2. Call of Duty: Black Ops 1 Zombies is Now Playable in Your Browser OpenCritic
  3. Black Ops Zombies, Skate 3 and Halo Arrive Free in Your Browser Pasquale Pillitteri
  4. Vibe-Coded Browser Ports Of Games Work Perfectly, Unfortunately Kotaku
  5. An 18-year-old student figured out how to make Skate 3 playable in a web browser Operation Sports
 
3 Questions: What is the best path forward for AI in academia? - MIT Thu, 08 Oct 2026 21:25:00 GMT
MIT Statistics and Data Science Center Director Alexander (Sasha) Rakhlin shares important considerations for departments and institutions.
 
Inside Elon Musk’s Midterm Spending Spree - Wired Thu, 08 Oct 2026 21:14:12 GMT
This week on “Uncanny Valley,” we discuss where Elon Musk’s PAC is spending millions, the latest ideology Trump claims is dangerous, and the backlash against the designer behind Muse’s logo.
 
Supporting systems of success - MIT Thu, 08 Oct 2026 21:00:00 GMT
In the MIT class 6.C31 (Hack Yourself) students apply computer science strategies to personal growth goals.
 
Judge weighs if Trump can charge $100K for early access to Truth Social posts - ArsTechnica Thu, 08 Oct 2026 20:53:01 GMT
Judge questioned if Trump delaying access to Truth Social posts by a second harms the press.
 
Trump Mobile hack and apparent lack of FCC authorization raise security alarms - ArsTechnica Thu, 08 Oct 2026 20:39:31 GMT
After hack and data breach, senator asks why Trump Mobile lacks some FCC filings.
 
Feds get ready to rewrite car headlight rules - ArsTechnica Thu, 08 Oct 2026 20:26:13 GMT
Reducing glare and allowing modern light technologies will be two goals.
 
Elecom made a USB-C dock with a big dial on top, and I kind of want one - TechSpot Thu, 08 Oct 2026 19:45:00 GMT

As it turns out, Elecom makes some unusual niche hardware, including the M.A.P.P. mouse and the IST trackball (credit goes to TPU for highlighing them). As for the dock, here's what's on offer:

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She Designed Meta’s New AI Logo. Then Came the Hate - Wired Thu, 08 Oct 2026 19:30:00 GMT
Jessica Hische knew working for Meta might upset some people. But she didn’t anticipate just how angry they would get.
 
Raspberry Pi Desktop returns to PCs and Macs after four years - TechSpot Thu, 08 Oct 2026 19:22:00 GMT
Raspberry Pi Desktop is back with a lightweight and free Linux environment for PCs and Intel-based Macs. Ideal for breathing new life into older computers, the latest release moves to Debian 13 (Trixie) with 64-bit support, a refreshed interface, and Raspberry Pi Connect for remote access. Run it from a USB drive with persistent storage or install it directly on your PC.
 
Gears of War: E-Day reviews: strong combat and multiplayer, but a repetitive campaign - TechSpot Thu, 08 Oct 2026 19:13:00 GMT
Gears of War: E-Day has received mostly positive reviews, with critics praising its intense combat, return to the series' roots, and strong multiplayer modes. Some, however, found the campaign repetitive and unevenly paced. Steam players peaked at around 31,500, excluding those on Game Pass and the Xbox app.
 
Trump Administration Cuts Off Access to a Major Immigration Program for Workers at Microsoft and Adobe - Wired Thu, 08 Oct 2026 19:11:45 GMT
“There has been no company in the United States, unfortunately, that has abused this system more than Microsoft,” Vice President JD Vance said on Thursday.
 
No More Missed Zygarde Cells! 5 Big Quality of Life Changes Are Coming to Pokémon GO - Pokémon GO Hub - Google Thu, 08 Oct 2026 18:57:33 GMT
  1. No More Missed Zygarde Cells! 5 Big Quality of Life Changes Are Coming to Pokémon GO Pokémon GO Hub
  2. Recent Pokémon GO Gameplay and Quality-of-Life Updates Detailed GoNintendo
  3. Pokemon GO update adds a warning before transferring maxed-out Pokemon Shacknews
  4. Pokemon GO Update Will Protect Your Best Pokemon OpenCritic
 
Shape-sensing sheet digitally tracks its movement as it bends and twists - MIT Thu, 08 Oct 2026 18:00:00 GMT
Developed by MIT engineers, this flexible material could be used as a wearable, motion-monitoring “skin” in physical therapy, virtual reality, and gaming.
 
Diablo 2 in VR looks like a completely different game from a first-person perspective - TechSpot Thu, 08 Oct 2026 17:50:00 GMT

The mod comes courtesy of Reddit user Fantastic-Author2736. A clip shared on YouTube shows the modder playing as a sorceress in first-person view. The game's main interface is off screen, and key items like the map and inventory have been moved to the player's hand and belt. In the minute-long...

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38 Best Last-Minute Prime Day Deals You Can Still Shop Today (2026) - Wired Thu, 08 Oct 2026 17:49:06 GMT
Prime Day might be over, but the discounts are still going. We’ve tracked down the best last minute Prime Day deals on all the gear our team recommends.
 
Wi-Fi 7 is expected to bring all of these improvements over Wi-Fi 6, except... - TechSpot Thu, 08 Oct 2026 17:29:00 GMT
Is it more channel bandwidth, max throughput, or newer bands?
 
Wikipedia says rogue AI agents from OpenAI edited its private wikis and hammered its servers - TechSpot Thu, 08 Oct 2026 16:47:00 GMT

Wikimedia Foundation, the organization that hosts Wikipedia and other major wiki-based collaboration projects, is once again clashing with AI companies over their alleged abuse of its servers. In particular, the foundation said that OpenAI was "caught" performing unauthorized operations through its supposedly autonomous, and most certainly "rogue," AI agents.

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Man who made $8 million using AI-generated songs and an army of streaming bots gets 18 months in prison - TechSpot Thu, 08 Oct 2026 16:05:00 GMT

According to court documents, Michael Smith, of Cornelius, North Carolina, worked with co-conspirators between 2017 and 2024 to fraudulently inflate plays of AI-generated music on Spotify, Amazon Music, Apple Music, and YouTube.

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Nvidia and Microsoft say the "agentic PC" era starts with the Surface Laptop Ultra - TechSpot Thu, 08 Oct 2026 14:42:00 GMT

At yesterday's big Microsoft-Nvidia launch event, Huang stated, with Nadella's strong endorsement, that the new Surface Laptop Ultra, along with all the new Windows-based PCs running Nvidia's RTX Spark chip, heralds the reinvention of the PC, marking the dawn of the agentic PC era.

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Comfy Desktop makes running local AI models on your PC much easier - TechSpot Thu, 08 Oct 2026 14:25:00 GMT
Comfy Desktop lets you generate AI images and video locally using your own GPU, with popular models such as Stable Diffusion, SDXL, Flux, Wan, and others. It wraps the powerful ComfyUI workflow system into a desktop app that handles installation, dependencies, and more, removing much of the hassle from running generative AI on your own hardware.
 
Amazon Alexa Tablet 12 Pro, Alexa Tablet 11, Alexa Tablet 8: Specs, Features, Price - Wired Thu, 08 Oct 2026 13:00:00 GMT
The three new aluminum Alexa Tablets now run Android with full access to the Google Play Store. There are versions for kids too.
 
The New Alexa Tablets Feel Like a Blueprint for an Amazon Phone - Wired Thu, 08 Oct 2026 13:00:00 GMT
Amazon is rumored to be making a smartphone, and the Alexa-powered experiences on its new tablets give us a taste of what might come if that happens.
 
I Let AI Plan My Days and Nights. It Doesn’t Understand Happiness - CNET Thu, 08 Oct 2026 12:00:00 GMT
This was supposed to make me happier. I felt more isolated instead.
 
Spend Elon Musk’s Money - Wired Thu, 08 Oct 2026 11:00:00 GMT
What’s it like to be the richest man in the world? Find out for yourself.
 
How Massive Is Elon Musk’s Trillion-Dollar Fortune? Spend It Yourself - Wired Thu, 08 Oct 2026 11:00:00 GMT
WIRED has partnered with Neal Agarwal of Neal.fun to create a visualization of Elon Musk’s massive wealth. Here’s how it came together.
 
The Honda NSX has returned: meet the finished V6-engined JAS Tensei - Top Gear - Google Thu, 08 Oct 2026 11:00:00 GMT
  1. The Honda NSX has returned: meet the finished V6-engined JAS Tensei Top Gear
  2. JAS Motorsport and Pininfarina’s Honda NSX Revival Is Finally Here Robb Report
  3. The Pininfarina-Designed Acura NSX Restomod Is Finally Here in All Its Glory Road & Track
  4. Reborn Honda NSX gets race-bred V6, manual transmission Torquecafe
  5. The Honda NSX rises ... with more horsepower and carbon fiber New Atlas
 
AI Personal Assistants Are Finally Having Their Moment - Forbes - Google Thu, 08 Oct 2026 10:30:00 GMT
  1. AI Personal Assistants Are Finally Having Their Moment Forbes
  2. Instinct was the buzziest AI agent around — can it survive Muse? The Verge
  3. The rise of AI personal assistants and the battle for users' trust The Economic Times
  4. The personal AI assistant war: why this time is different Dealroom
  5. Top 2025 Hottest Rising Star Born After 2000 – This Year’s Breakout Post-2000s Sensation eu.36kr.com
 
Post-Beta 'WoW: Forever': What Is the Development Direction? - Inven Global - Google Thu, 08 Oct 2026 08:23:56 GMT
  1. Post-Beta 'WoW: Forever': What Is the Development Direction? Inven Global
  2. WoW: Forever's classes won't be modernized, but Blizzard has added some new mechanics for 'engaging depth' as 'some classes' in World of Warcraft Classic 'were too simple' TechRadar
  3. World of Warcraft: Forever- The Future of Skyborne Visual Updates Blizzard News
  4. World of Warcraft Forever dives deep into the Rogue, Warlock, Mage, and Shaman Massively Overpowered
  5. WoW: Forever, by casting off modern convenience, has horseshoed back around to being casual friendly again PC Gamer
 
Using AI to mitigate the growing environmental threat of data centers - MIT Thu, 08 Oct 2026 04:00:00 GMT
By rethinking how large cloud computing systems operate, Associate Professor Christina Delimitrou seeks to make data centers more energy efficient.
 
Bringing local models and sandboxed tools to Windows and GitHub Copilot - Microsoft - Google Thu, 08 Oct 2026 02:17:06 GMT
  1. Bringing local models and sandboxed tools to Windows and GitHub Copilot Microsoft
  2. GitHub Copilot weekly releases — October 5 The GitHub Blog
  3. Microsoft's new coding AI model can run locally, but you'll need a monster PC Neowin
  4. Microsoft’s MAI Models Were Built for the Cloud. October 7 Is When They Come to the Device. Forkast News
  5. GitHub Copilot Adds Claude Haiku 5.5 and Local Sandboxing Technobezz
 
Retrofitting language models to operate over bytes - Nature - Google Wed, 07 Oct 2026 23:03:38 GMT
  1. Retrofitting language models to operate over bytes Nature
  2. Artificial Intelligence: Language Models That See Every Letter | Newswise Newswise
  3. Now in Nature: Retrofitting language models to operate over bytes | Ai2 Allen AI
  4. Byteification retrofits language models to read raw text directly Bioengineer.org
  5. Researchers introduce byteification for language models to work with characters — Nature UA.NEWS
 
“Software is over”: Bold AI developer takes aim at Adobe with open source clones - Ars Technica - Google Wed, 07 Oct 2026 21:56:42 GMT
  1. “Software is over”: Bold AI developer takes aim at Adobe with open source clones Ars Technica
  2. Solo developer rebuilds Adobe Creative Suite in Rust using Claude, releases it free to all — targets 100% parity in one month despite piracy claims and safety warnings Tom's Hardware
  3. Open Source AI Dev is Going After Microsoft Office, Too Thurrott.com
  4. Adobe in Trouble After Someone Reverse Engineered Adobe Creative Suite and Released It as Open Source Futurism
  5. Someone Rebuilt Free, Open-Source Versions of Photoshop, Premiere, and Lightroom Using AI PetaPixel
 
Rockstar, Does GTA 6’s Jason Show Full Hog Or Not? [Update: Confirmed] - Kotaku - Google Wed, 07 Oct 2026 21:10:48 GMT
  1. Rockstar, Does GTA 6’s Jason Show Full Hog Or Not? [Update: Confirmed] Kotaku
  2. Grand Theft Auto 6: The Full Rockstar North Interview IGN
  3. GTA 6 gets a pass for nudity that indies don’t — for one weird reason Polygon.com
  4. With sex in GTA 6, studio boss suggests Rockstar doesn't want another Hot Coffee moment Yahoo Tech
  5. GTA 6’s Lucia Actress Addressed By Rockstar, Who Clears A High Bar Forbes
 
Margaret Hamilton, computing pioneer who led software development for the Apollo program, dies at 90 - MIT News - Google Wed, 07 Oct 2026 20:55:00 GMT
  1. Margaret Hamilton, computing pioneer who led software development for the Apollo program, dies at 90 MIT News
  2. Margaret Hamilton, who led a software team for NASA’s Apollo program, dies at 90 NBC News
  3. Margaret Hamilton, whose software helped land Apollo astronauts on the moon, has died CNN
  4. Before Computer Science Became a Boys’ Club, Margaret Hamilton Wrote the Code The New York Times
  5. Margaret Hamilton, pioneering computer scientist whose software code helped to send man to the moon The Telegraph
 
Margaret Hamilton, computing pioneer who led software development for the Apollo program, dies at 90 - MIT Wed, 07 Oct 2026 20:55:00 GMT
Over two decades at MIT, Hamilton forged new paths in computer science and engineering. Her groundbreaking work included leading the team that programmed the first computers that took humans to the moon.
 
Discovering the value of humanistic inquiry - MIT Wed, 07 Oct 2026 20:10:00 GMT
Students in MIT’s Concourse program delve deeply into the human condition, debate challenging questions, and learn to develop judgment about issues that can’t be quantified.
 
Turning the tide on Massachusetts shellfishing data - MIT Wed, 07 Oct 2026 19:55:00 GMT
MIT researchers built a cloud-based platform to help Massachusetts coastal towns and the state manage shellfishing closures, giving thousands of permit holders a clearer view of where they can fish.
 
Pre-order Minecraft for Nintendo Switch™ 2 today! - Minecraft - Google Wed, 07 Oct 2026 19:07:33 GMT
  1. Pre-order Minecraft for Nintendo Switch™ 2 today! Minecraft
  2. Minecraft Switch 2 upgrade is free for a limited time for Switch 1 digital owners Nintendo Wire
  3. Minecraft details free limited time Nintendo Switch to Switch 2 upgrade Nintendo Everything
  4. Minecraft for Nintendo Switch 2 Release Date: Upgrade Info and Details Forbes
  5. Minecraft Hits Switch 2 Soon — Here's The Upgrade Path And What We Know Yahoo Tech
 
Planning system ensures a robot’s flight path will remain collision-free - MIT Wed, 07 Oct 2026 04:00:00 GMT
This new method, called “SANDO,” could help disaster-response robots navigate dangerous, unknown environments.
 
Gas Stoves Create Indoor Air Pollution Risk in Commercial Kitchens, Study Finds - CNET Wed, 07 Oct 2026 00:47:26 GMT
The study also makes a case for gaps in kitchen worker protection.
 
Supercomputing researchers document evolution of AI hardware - MIT Tue, 06 Oct 2026 20:55:00 GMT
An ongoing survey tracks the latest AI accelerator systems to keep hardware relevant for Lincoln Laboratory staff and sponsors.
 
Hackers obtain counterfeit TLS certificates for Google and other large services - Ars Technica - Google Tue, 06 Oct 2026 19:21:14 GMT
  1. Hackers obtain counterfeit TLS certificates for Google and other large services Ars Technica
  2. Attackers hijack country-code domains to impersonate Google and other services Malwarebytes
  3. Attackers hijacked top-level domains, minted fake security certs for Google and other orgs The Register
  4. Attackers Hijack .gh, .sl, and .as Registries to Obtain Certificates for Google Domains The Hacker News
  5. Top level domain theft, Yandex attacked, Cisco Nexus flaws LinkedIn
 
Chris Bourg named vice provost and Barbara K. Ostrom (1978) Director of the MIT Libraries - MIT Tue, 06 Oct 2026 17:00:00 GMT
As director, Bourg has focused on digital access, open and equitable scholarly publishing, and expanded support for data-intensive research.
 
MIT announces the MIT for America initiative, to strengthen STEM education across the country - MIT Tue, 06 Oct 2026 15:00:00 GMT
The effort aims to help U.S. learners from kindergarten to community college, with an emphasis on math, making, and the constructive use of AI.
 
Warhammer Open tutor and former Golden Demon judge Roman Lappat on Warhammer Tone Pro - Warhammer Community - Google Tue, 06 Oct 2026 14:59:42 GMT
  1. Warhammer Open tutor and former Golden Demon judge Roman Lappat on Warhammer Tone Pro Warhammer Community
  2. ’Eavy Metal takes on more colours with Warhammer Tone Pro paints Warhammer Community
  3. ’Eavy Metal takes on yellow with Warhammer Tone Pro paints Warhammer Community
  4. Warhammer Tone Pro may sound like it's for experts, but the paint may be even better for beginners Yahoo
  5. Warhammer Tone Pro pre-orders open on October 10: a new line of acrylic paints for miniature painting iXBT.games
 
How to Disable Some Apple Intelligence Features on Your iPhone or Mac and Reclaim Valuable Space - CNET Mon, 05 Oct 2026 21:25:18 GMT
The new AI features could be taking up a lot of storage on your device.
 
Astronomers catch a star slowly snacking on a brown dwarf, 300 light years away - MIT Mon, 05 Oct 2026 15:00:00 GMT
The discovery reveals a new way that stars and planetary companions can interact.
 
Met Warehouse dedication ceremony launches new era - MIT Fri, 02 Oct 2026 20:00:00 GMT
Once a storage castle, now a design stronghold, the landmark building is a major new hub at MIT.
 
MIT releases financials and endowment figures for 2026 - MIT Fri, 02 Oct 2026 20:00:00 GMT
The Institute’s pooled investments returned 10.3 percent last year; endowment stands at $29.2 billion.
 
Computational tools for society’s most complex challenges - MIT Fri, 02 Oct 2026 19:30:00 GMT
Associate Professor Cathy Wu uses reinforcement learning to help map out improvements to transportation and other multifaceted systems.
 
Documenting the tech worker movement - MIT Fri, 02 Oct 2026 17:00:00 GMT
Writing as a participant and researcher, PhD student JS Tan SM ’22 has co-authored a new book about the rise of tech worker protests and the employer backlash that followed.
 
The next generation’s guide to the new space economy - MIT Fri, 02 Oct 2026 14:50:00 GMT
An industry report published by students in an MIT aerospace entrepreneurship class lays out guidance for aspiring space leaders and investors.
 
MIT class project turns into an FDA-cleared treatment for tremors - MIT Fri, 02 Oct 2026 04:00:00 GMT
Wristband device from Encora Therapeutics started as a project in 2.009, MIT’s iconic product-design class.
 
3 Questions: A new resource to empower young entrepreneurs - MIT Fri, 02 Oct 2026 04:00:00 GMT
Martin Trust Center Managing Director Bill Aulet introduces Dear Dreamer, a free platform for middle and high school students who want to learn about entrepreneurship.
 
New tool lets users repair AI-generated 3D models, then fabricate them just the way they want - MIT Thu, 01 Oct 2026 22:00:00 GMT
“InstructMesh” can generate designs for everyday objects that are easy to edit and fabricate for both experts and newcomers to 3D modeling.
 
Governor Healey and President Kornbluth launch MIT Future Fest - MIT Thu, 01 Oct 2026 18:30:00 GMT
The new, five-day MIT event reaches takeoff with a forum about discovery and innovation.
 
MIT Transit Lab to develop an AI platform for public transit agencies - MIT Wed, 30 Sep 2026 15:15:00 GMT
With $2.1 million funding from Google.org, the open-source Public Transit Intelligence Hub will unify public transit monitoring, operations, and passenger communication.
 
This game-playing AI is the new champ at Stratego - MIT Wed, 30 Sep 2026 15:00:00 GMT
Able to defeat top-ranked human players and more efficient than other models, the new system could help decision-makers in military maneuvers or business negotiations.
 
Lung cancers can use two different mechanisms to evade KRAS-inhibiting drugs - MIT Wed, 30 Sep 2026 09:00:00 GMT
Some tumor cells develop resistance by amplifying the KRAS gene, while others change their tumor type, MIT researchers have found.
 
Climate Action Learning Lab bridges research and policy for effective climate solutions - MIT Tue, 29 Sep 2026 20:35:00 GMT
J-PAL North America’s Learning Lab supported a second cohort of U.S. government and nonprofit organizations in building and using rigorous evidence to advance effective decarbonization and adaptation strategies.
 
If You’re Still on iOS 26, You Need to Download iOS 26.7.1 Now for This Zero-Day Patch - CNET Tue, 29 Sep 2026 16:42:07 GMT
The update patches an issue that Apple said might lead to a “sophisticated attack.”
 
Super Skygazing: Step Outside to See October’s Meteor Showers, Views of All 8 Planets and More - CNET Tue, 29 Sep 2026 14:00:00 GMT
Skygazers can spot some spectacular sights, including one last good view of the Milky Way.
 
Who we become when we talk to machines - MIT Tue, 29 Sep 2026 04:00:00 GMT
Professor Sherry Turkle’s new book, “Artificial Intimacy,” offers a withering critique of chatbots and the antisocial dynamics she believes they encourage.
 
The effects of an “algorithmic monoculture” depend on the details - MIT Tue, 29 Sep 2026 04:00:00 GMT
In a study focusing on hiring decisions, MIT researchers found the use of a single algorithm by many firms could benefit job seekers in certain situations.
 
Powered by muscle cells, a paper-thin robot swims through watery maze - MIT Tue, 29 Sep 2026 04:00:00 GMT
MIT engineers’ new aquabot offers a way to design small, efficient “biohybrid” robots.
 
Pressurized experiments could help wind farms generate more power - MIT Mon, 28 Sep 2026 15:00:00 GMT
A new way of simulating wind turbines in the field shows how tweaking turbine operation could unlock tens of thousands of dollars per turbine every year.
 
New formulation helps RNA vaccines withstand high temperatures - MIT Mon, 28 Sep 2026 09:00:00 GMT
MIT engineers have found a way to stabilize the lipid nanoparticles used to deliver RNA vaccines, which could allow the vaccines to be more widely distributed.
 
MIT students gain a humanist lens on technical innovation in Tulsa, Oklahoma - MIT Fri, 25 Sep 2026 20:15:00 GMT
The PKG Center for Social Impact expands Code.Tulsa experiential learning program.
 
A new technique could accelerate the development of RNA therapies - MIT Fri, 25 Sep 2026 17:25:00 GMT
MIT chemical engineers found a way to rapidly produce lipid nanoparticles of varying sizes, which could make it easier to develop new vaccines and therapeutics.
 
Scattering neutrinos to probe the fundamental laws of the universe - MIT Fri, 25 Sep 2026 04:00:00 GMT
As she became integral to an international particle physics experiment, PhD student Faith Reyes found confidence in herself as a scientist.
 
Biologists identify a cellular pathway that allows colorectal cancer to metastasize - MIT Thu, 24 Sep 2026 18:00:00 GMT
They also found that obesity may put patients at higher risk for activation of the pathway. Drugs that block the pathway may help prevent metastasis.
 
New cell-collection device could improve early cancer detection - MIT Thu, 24 Sep 2026 15:00:00 GMT
MIT researchers developed a handheld system that gently collects living cells from patient samples to aid cancer testing and development of personalized medicines.
 
The promise and peril of using visual AI to study cities - MIT Thu, 24 Sep 2026 04:00:00 GMT
In their new book, “How AI Sees the City,” the leaders of MIT’s Senseable City Lab examine the technology’s implications for researching urban life.
 
MIT welcomes David Siegel SM ’86, PhD ’91 as its next Innovation Fellow - MIT Wed, 23 Sep 2026 15:30:00 GMT
Computer scientist, entrepreneur, and philanthropist will collaborate with the MIT Schwarzman College of Computing to advance AI and scientific discovery.
 
FUNdaMENTALs of precision design - MIT Wed, 23 Sep 2026 04:00:00 GMT
Precision, repeatability, and fun are the focus in mechanical engineering course 2.70 (Fundamentals of Precision Product Design).
 
MIT named the nation’s top university by U.S. News for 2026-27 - MIT Tue, 22 Sep 2026 04:01:00 GMT
The Institute’s undergraduate engineering, computer science, and economics programs are No. 1; its business program is No. 2.
 
Podcast: SHASS’s special sauce - MIT Tue, 22 Sep 2026 04:00:00 GMT
Established after World War II, the School of the Humanities, Arts, and Social Sciences is an integral part of the MIT experience. Three faculty reflect on the school’s ongoing impact.
 
Carter Stubbs named Institute auditor - MIT Mon, 21 Sep 2026 17:00:00 GMT
New Audit Division leader brings track record of collaboration, deep knowledge of audit program and MIT operations to role.
 
Batteries that safely break down in the GI tract could improve ingestible devices - MIT Mon, 21 Sep 2026 15:00:00 GMT
Made from “bioresorbable” materials, the new batteries could power capsules for drug delivery, sensing, and other applications.
 
Unmasking “zombie cells” in aging tissue with an AI-powered barcode - MIT Mon, 21 Sep 2026 09:00:00 GMT
Tracking down senescent cells, which accumulate as we age, could help diagnose age-related disorders and guide researchers working on new treatments.
 
Yes, You Can Reuse Cooking Oil and It’s Easier Than You Think - CNET Sun, 20 Sep 2026 12:47:11 GMT
This nifty process extends the life of frying oil.
 
Fueling a return journey from Mars - MIT Fri, 18 Sep 2026 04:00:00 GMT
PhD candidate Lanie McKinney is building technology to convert the Red Planet’s atmosphere into propellant for bringing astronauts home.
 
Robotic lab sets up and runs optics experiments on demand - MIT Thu, 17 Sep 2026 04:00:00 GMT
The autonomous system could speed up testing of high-tech materials for applications such as solar cells, sensors, video displays, and quantum technologies.
 
Nanoscale mechanics could enable brain-inspired computing - MIT Wed, 16 Sep 2026 18:00:00 GMT
A new device uses reconfigurable motion to mimic the firing behavior of a neuron, which could lead to more efficient computing.
 
New AI technique could make minimally invasive surgeries safer and more precise - MIT Wed, 16 Sep 2026 15:00:00 GMT
This patient-specific method, called xvr, helps doctors use X-rays for surgical navigation in fields such as orthopedics and neurosurgery.
 
Measure by measure, studying society accurately - MIT Wed, 16 Sep 2026 04:00:00 GMT
Naoki Egami has become a standout in political methodology, helping refine tools that give scholars durable results.
 
MIT startups inspire with impressive presentations at Demo Day 2026 - MIT Wed, 16 Sep 2026 04:00:00 GMT
The event featured ventures solving problems in manufacturing, cybersecurity, health care spending, and more.
 
“You're going to see the impact in 10 years” - President Kornbluth returns to GBH’s “Boston Public Radio” to discuss scientific funding and curiosity driven research - MIT Tue, 01 Sep 2026 04:00:00 GMT
Kornbluth weighed in on the consequences of cuts to federal funding for science and the value of curiosity driven research.
 
How to Tell if a New Neighborhood Device Is a Flock Surveillance Camera - CNET Mon, 24 Aug 2026 10:00:00 GMT
Worried about Flock cameras? Here’s how to spot them and avoid making mistakes about license plate cams.
 
File a Claim Now in the $7.85M PlayStation Antitrust Settlement Before the Deadline - CNET Mon, 04 May 2026 19:27:56 GMT
The payment will go straight to your PlayStation Network wallet after the final approval hearing next week.