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Elon Musk says Tesla plans to wind down production of the Cybertruck at its Texas Gigafactory in mid-2027 "to make room for increased Cybercab production" (Kana Inagaki/Financial Times) - Techmeme Fri, 06 Nov 2026 10:40:01 GMT

Kana Inagaki / Financial Times:
Elon Musk says Tesla plans to wind down production of the Cybertruck at its Texas Gigafactory in mid-2027 “to make room for increased Cybercab production” — Carmaker will wind down production of futuristic pick-up truck at its gigafactory in Texas
 
Greenlight Family Hub Digital Wall Calendar Black Friday Sale (2026) - Wired Fri, 06 Nov 2026 10:30:00 GMT
The Greenlight Family Hub displays your family calendars, manages your kid’s chores, and doubles as a photo frame. It’s also already discounted ahead of Black Friday.
 
The Best GPU for Budget PCs: CPU/GPU Scaling Tested - TechSpot Fri, 06 Nov 2026 10:21:00 GMT
A faster GPU isn't always a better upgrade for an older PC. We test the RTX 5060, RTX 5070, and RX 9060 XT across four CPUs to see how processor limitations can turn GPU rankings upside down.
 
Nintendo Switch 2 Zelda 40th Anniversary Edition restock live — Target drop confirmed today, and Walmart restock rumored - Tom's Guide - Google Fri, 06 Nov 2026 09:48:28 GMT
  1. Nintendo Switch 2 Zelda 40th Anniversary Edition restock live — Target drop confirmed today, and Walmart restock rumored Tom's Guide
  2. Zelda Switch 2 restock retailers: Where to buy the 40th anniversary console Mashable
  3. Walmart Zelda Switch 2: $519.99 Gift Card, 48 Hours [2026] shattered.io
  4. Zelda 40th anniversary Switch 2 restock: when will Target restock online? The Shortcut | Matt Swider
  5. I'm tracking all the latest Nintendo Switch 2 - Zelda 40th Anniversary Edition restocks live — latest updates on where to buy the limited-edition console this week TechRadar
 
Cleanview: ~40% of planned data center capacity is in states where newly elected governors have pledged to pause or halt construction (Bloomberg) - Techmeme Fri, 06 Nov 2026 09:25:00 GMT

Bloomberg:
Cleanview: ~40% of planned data center capacity is in states where newly elected governors have pledged to pause or halt construction — A new crop of Democratic governors-elect campaigned on putting the brakes on artificial intelligence development. — Data center opposition …

 
Making Xibalba 64, a New N64 Release in 2026 - Hack a Day Fri, 06 Nov 2026 09:00:03 GMT
[Dominic Szablewski] created something that we don’t see every day: a no-kidding new physical Nintendo 64 game for sale, complete with cartridge, manual, and box art. He wrote about what …read more
 
Airbnb is threatening to launch an AI travel agent next year - Engadget Fri, 06 Nov 2026 07:51:42 GMT
Airbnb is developing an AI travel agent that it says will eventually be able to help plan your whole trip.
 
Blockaid: Binance hackers stole ~$2.5B, or 40% of the $6.3B haul, in a single Ethereum transaction using wallet permissions that cost just $15 to set up (Sidhartha Shukla/Bloomberg) - Techmeme Fri, 06 Nov 2026 07:25:00 GMT

Sidhartha Shukla / Bloomberg:
Blockaid: Binance hackers stole ~$2.5B, or 40% of the $6.3B haul, in a single Ethereum transaction using wallet permissions that cost just $15 to set up — The hackers who stole $6.3 billion from Binance last week found a way to take 40% of the stolen cryptocurrency in one hit …

 
Save Up to $700 in Eufy’s Early Black Friday Sale: Exclusive CNET Codes on Robot Vacuums and Home Security - CNET Fri, 06 Nov 2026 07:19:16 GMT
Tons of Anker items are already seeing major discounts ahead of Black Friday, with some exclusive promo codes dropping prices even more.
 
NY-based Kalepa, whose AI platform supports insurance underwriting, pricing, and portfolio management, raised a $75M Series B led by Updata at a $470M valuation (Manya Saini/Reuters) - Techmeme Fri, 06 Nov 2026 06:50:13 GMT

Manya Saini / Reuters:
NY-based Kalepa, whose AI platform supports insurance underwriting, pricing, and portfolio management, raised a $75M Series B led by Updata at a $470M valuation — Insurance startup Kalepa said on Thursday it had raised $75 million at a $470 million valuation, as investors bet that AI solutions …

 
Sources: China's top memory maker YMTC plans to source up to 70% of equipment for its fourth chip factory locally, up from just over 50% for its third factory (Reuters) - Techmeme Fri, 06 Nov 2026 06:20:13 GMT

Reuters:
Sources: China's top memory maker YMTC plans to source up to 70% of equipment for its fourth chip factory locally, up from just over 50% for its third factory — China's largest flash memory chipmaker, Yangtze Memory Technologies Co (YMTC), plans to source as much as 70% of the equipment …

 
Asian tech stocks plunge amid fears US Democrats may delay data centers; Taiwan's Taiex sees a record intraday point drop, Kospi falls 8.7%, and Nikkei 6.7% (Jada Nagumo/Nikkei Asia) - Techmeme Fri, 06 Nov 2026 05:40:00 GMT

Jada Nagumo / Nikkei Asia:
Asian tech stocks plunge amid fears US Democrats may delay data centers; Taiwan's Taiex sees a record intraday point drop, Kospi falls 8.7%, and Nikkei 6.7% — TOKYO — Asian stock markets tied to the artificial intelligence boom plummeted on Friday morning following a tech sell-off …

 
Potential Sciences, an AI startup building large-scale chemical data sets, secured backing from the UK's Sovereign AI Fund, as part of an eight-figure raise (Joel Khalili/Wired) - Techmeme Fri, 06 Nov 2026 05:00:13 GMT

Joel Khalili / Wired:
Potential Sciences, an AI startup building large-scale chemical data sets, secured backing from the UK's Sovereign AI Fund, as part of an eight-figure raise — Potential Sciences, a startup backed by the UK government, is betting that training AI models on computer-generated biochemical data …

 
Studying bacteria and the cells they infect - MIT Fri, 06 Nov 2026 05:00:00 GMT
By exploring how bacteria hijack cell functions, Associate Professor Rebecca Lamason hopes to learn more about how host cells carry out those functions.
 
Google rolls out Gemini Omni 1.2 Flash, which creates clips up to 15 seconds, vs. 10 seconds with Omni 1.1, has better reference adherence, and costs 30% less (Matthias Bastian/The Decoder) - Techmeme Fri, 06 Nov 2026 04:05:09 GMT

Matthias Bastian / The Decoder:
Google rolls out Gemini Omni 1.2 Flash, which creates clips up to 15 seconds, vs. 10 seconds with Omni 1.1, has better reference adherence, and costs 30% less — Ask about this article... Google says Gemini Omni 1.2 Flash is rolling out through the Gemini API, Google AI Studio …

 
Perplexity rolls out Teammates, an always-on AI agent system that integrates with Computer to handle multiple roles and execute large-scale tasks simultaneously (Emma Roth/The Verge) - Techmeme Fri, 06 Nov 2026 03:15:00 GMT

Emma Roth / The Verge:
Perplexity rolls out Teammates, an always-on AI agent system that integrates with Computer to handle multiple roles and execute large-scale tasks simultaneously — Like OpenAI's Dots and Claude Duet, Perplexity's Teammates can perform an array of tasks while running 24/7.
 
Translating An Old Display To A New One - Hack a Day Fri, 06 Nov 2026 03:00:11 GMT
A quick search through AliExpress will find PCBs that take HDMI or VGA and translate them to DSI lanes for TFT panels, and even boards that translate DSI to HDMI …read more
 
Sources: UK neobank Monzo is exploring a new fundraising round valuing it at ~£7.5B after failing to be acquired by Nu Holdings and struggling to sell a stake (Financial Times) - Techmeme Fri, 06 Nov 2026 02:25:01 GMT

Financial Times:
Sources: UK neobank Monzo is exploring a new fundraising round valuing it at ~£7.5B after failing to be acquired by Nu Holdings and struggling to sell a stake — Lender had shifted focus to talks with buyout groups after failing to clinch a £10bn takeover by Brazilian fintech Nubank
 
Filing: Airbnb discloses that it has the option to invest in and license tech from CEO Brian Chesky's stealth AI lab; source: Chesky has self-funded it so far (The Information) - Techmeme Fri, 06 Nov 2026 01:50:07 GMT

The Information:
Filing: Airbnb discloses that it has the option to invest in and license tech from CEO Brian Chesky's stealth AI lab; source: Chesky has self-funded it so far — Airbnb on Thursday shed new light on a secretive AI startup that founder and CEO Brian Chesky controls, saying the company …

 
If the White House Network Can Be Hijacked by Proxies, Your Smart Home Is Already at Risk - CNET Fri, 06 Nov 2026 01:26:07 GMT
A new report finds residential proxies exiting the White House network 236 times in the past month.
 
The gifts teens are actually asking for this year, according to shopping editors and real teens - NBC News - Google Fri, 06 Nov 2026 01:23:00 GMT
The gifts teens are actually asking for this year, according to shopping editors and real teens NBC News
 
Sources: Thinking Machines Lab is raising $5B led by Accel at a $40B pre-money valuation, more than tripling its valuation from its last public round last year (Business Insider) - Techmeme Fri, 06 Nov 2026 01:15:02 GMT

Business Insider:
Sources: Thinking Machines Lab is raising $5B led by Accel at a $40B pre-money valuation, more than tripling its valuation from its last public round last year — AI startup Thinking Machines Lab is set to close a fresh round of funding as soon as this week.
 
Sony resurrects the 1979 Walkman headphones, now with USB-C - TechSpot Fri, 06 Nov 2026 01:07:00 GMT

The new MDR-3R looks almost identical to the 3L2 that shipped with the first Walkman. Rather than sacrifice modern functionality for nostalgia, though, Sony swapped the 3.5mm plug for USB-C and added an inline remote and microphone for easy playback controls and hands-free calls.

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Artificial Analysis says Inkling 2 Small matches Gemini 3.8 Flash (high) in its index and would be the top open model outside China once its weights are out (Artificial Analysis) - Techmeme Fri, 06 Nov 2026 00:55:00 GMT

Artificial Analysis:
Artificial Analysis says Inkling 2 Small matches Gemini 3.8 Flash (high) in its index and would be the top open model outside China once its weights are out — Inkling 2 Small is launching as a proprietary model, available first-party through Thinking Machines' Tinker platform and Tinker Playground …

 
Lyft reports Q3 revenue up 8% YoY to $1.82B, vs. $1.92B est., and a net loss of $0.03 a share, vs. an est. profit of $0.20 a share; LYFT drops 8%+ after hours (Kelly Cloonan/Wall Street Journal) - Techmeme Fri, 06 Nov 2026 00:45:01 GMT

Kelly Cloonan / Wall Street Journal:
Lyft reports Q3 revenue up 8% YoY to $1.82B, vs. $1.92B est., and a net loss of $0.03 a share, vs. an est. profit of $0.20 a share; LYFT drops 8%+ after hours — However, the ride-hailing platform's top and bottom lines were dented by legal, tax and regulatory reserve changes and settlements
 
Meta indefinitely pauses its new commercial terms, which critics say would let it scrape sites of business users, after publisher outcry and court injunctions (Nieman Lab) - Techmeme Fri, 06 Nov 2026 00:35:06 GMT

Nieman Lab:
Meta indefinitely pauses its new commercial terms, which critics say would let it scrape sites of business users, after publisher outcry and court injunctions — Meta has indefinitely delayed its proposed commercial terms of service, which would have permitted the company to scrape the websites of Meta Business account users.
 
Apple Surveys iPhone Duo Buyers About Crease and Camera - MacRumors - Google Fri, 06 Nov 2026 00:22:00 GMT
  1. Apple Surveys iPhone Duo Buyers About Crease and Camera MacRumors
  2. The iPhone Duo Is Almost a Great Streaming Device Vulture
  3. Don't buy the Duo—here's what Apple doesn't get about how to make a good foldable How-To Geek
  4. iPhone Duo review: The best and worst iPhone in ages Macworld
  5. I know it, you know it, the Galaxy Z Fold 8 is simply better than the iPhone Duo for now PhoneArena
 
Blue Origin says it is building a higher-performing rocket engine at 1/4 the cost - ArsTechnica Fri, 06 Nov 2026 00:17:06 GMT
"This is going to be a game-changer."
 
Bluetooth 7 Speeds Are Set to Quadruple in 2027, Especially for Audio - CNET Fri, 06 Nov 2026 00:11:18 GMT
The Bluetooth Group has announced a new standard. Here’s how it works and when you can expect to benefit from it.
 
Reviving Google Cardboard, Without Google or Cardboard - Hack a Day Fri, 06 Nov 2026 00:00:19 GMT
Remember Google Cardboard? The late, unlamented practice of strapping a phone to your face so you could get motion sickness in a virtual environment? [brenpoly] wants you to reconsider, because …read more
 
New Xbox PC App Claims 60% Faster Launch Times and UX Improvements - TechPowerUp - Google Thu, 05 Nov 2026 23:16:23 GMT
  1. New Xbox PC App Claims 60% Faster Launch Times and UX Improvements TechPowerUp
  2. A Faster, Simpler XBOX Experience Is Coming to PC, Web and Cloud XBOX Wire
  3. The Xbox PC App Is Getting A Speed Boost Engadget
  4. Microsoft redesigns Xbox PC and cloud apps, with PC launch up to 60% faster Mezha.net
  5. The shiny new Xbox PC app is going live today for Insiders — Here's how to get it early Windows Central
 
Apple's First Touchscreen Mac is Now Arriving to Customers - MacRumors - Google Thu, 05 Nov 2026 23:12:31 GMT
  1. Apple's First Touchscreen Mac is Now Arriving to Customers MacRumors
  2. I Tested Apple’s Beautiful New Touchscreen MacBook. You Don’t Need It. The New York Times
  3. Apple drops 4 new products today. Take a look USA Today
  4. Apple’s OLED MacBook Pro Is Worth It Even If You Never Touch the Screen Bloomberg.com
  5. Apple M5 Max MacBook Pro with PROLED XDR Review: Don’t Touch It PetaPixel
 
Meet *sshole, the vulnerability that lets hackers SSH into Linux devices - Ars Technica - Google Thu, 05 Nov 2026 23:09:36 GMT
  1. Meet *sshole, the vulnerability that lets hackers SSH into Linux devices Ars Technica
  2. OpenSSH Password Authentication Bypass on Alpine Linux (*sshole) – CVE-2026-123158 OX Security
  3. OpenSSH Issues Emergency Fix for Flaw Letting Long Passwords Bypass SSH Auth on Alpine Linux The Hacker News
  4. Combined flaws let anyone into Alpine Linux and other distros by typing anything over 256 characters as a password — emergency fixes for OpenSSH and musl-libc issued for millions of systems, patch immediately Tom's Hardware
  5. Get root on a musl Linux system by slamming it with an overly long password The Register
 
Meet *sshole, the vulnerability that lets hackers SSH into Linux devices - ArsTechnica Thu, 05 Nov 2026 23:09:36 GMT
Certain configurations of Alpine are affected. Other distros may be as well.
 
GTA 6 Hype Has Led to Spectrum Offering Free Internet Upgrade So Fans Can Download the Game Quickly - IGN - Google Thu, 05 Nov 2026 23:00:09 GMT
  1. GTA 6 Hype Has Led to Spectrum Offering Free Internet Upgrade So Fans Can Download the Game Quickly IGN
  2. Grand Theft Auto VI Pre-Load Begins on November 10 Rockstar Games
  3. Download Grand Theft Auto VI Faster and Get to Leonida Sooner With Spectrum Internet Gig Charter Communications
  4. GTA 6 release date: Is there early access? The soonest anyone can play. Mashable
  5. GTA 6 Pre-Load: Date and Disk Space Requirements Confirmed for PS5 and Xbox Series X/S Digital Foundry
 
6 Best VPN Services (2026), Tested and Reviewed - Wired Thu, 05 Nov 2026 23:00:00 GMT
Every VPN says it’s the best, but only some of them are telling the truth.
 
NASA unveils mysterious X-70 experimental aircraft using AI-generated image - ArsTechnica Thu, 05 Nov 2026 22:49:03 GMT
NASA’s X-70 Fractal announcement comes as agency aims to grow X-plane fleet.
 
Windows 11 27H2 could be major upgrade with 64-bit performance boost, new default wallpapers - Neowin - Google Thu, 05 Nov 2026 22:32:00 GMT
Windows 11 27H2 could be major upgrade with 64-bit performance boost, new default wallpapers NeowinSee more headlines & perspectives on Google News
 
The 7 Best Early Black Friday TV Deals (2026) - Wired Thu, 05 Nov 2026 22:28:43 GMT
I found discounts of up to half off some of the top WIRED-tested TVs.
 
How Elon Musk and Big Tech Poured Millions Into the Midterms, and Lost - Wired Thu, 05 Nov 2026 22:18:42 GMT
This week on “Uncanny Valley,” we discuss the historic blue wave that swept the midterms and delivered a rebuke to the Trump administration, Big Tech, and data centers.
 
Blue Origin's New Glenn launch delay will continue into 2027 - Engadget Thu, 05 Nov 2026 22:10:09 GMT
Repairs have been slow after an explosion earlier this year.
 
Why the Factor ONE Proves Specialized Needs a New Venge - Outside Magazine - Google Thu, 05 Nov 2026 21:58:59 GMT
Why the Factor ONE Proves Specialized Needs a New Venge Outside Magazine
 
Sony revives the original Walkman headphones, adds USB-C - ArsTechnica Thu, 05 Nov 2026 21:56:36 GMT
Orange ear cushions included.
 
Google: Schools can keep search while skipping Gemini, but AI search is non-negotiable - ArsTechnica Thu, 05 Nov 2026 21:40:36 GMT
Google is technically offering schools more choice but not the choices anyone wants.
 
Lawsuit: Man introduced his wife to ChatGPT. She used it to plan his murder. - ArsTechnica Thu, 05 Nov 2026 21:39:40 GMT
Bitter energy drinks turned out to be ChatGPT-steered poisoning, lawsuit says.
 
Bose recalls S1 Pro battery packs due to fire and overheating risks - Engadget Thu, 05 Nov 2026 21:39:22 GMT
Over 670,000 units are being recalled in the US and Canada.
 
Discord is rebuilding its desktop app in Rust to fix its memory problem - TechSpot Thu, 05 Nov 2026 21:38:00 GMT

Microsoft is finally doing something about Windows 11's abysmal performance on lower-end systems, and third-party software developers are following suit. Discord's CTO has recently confirmed that the popular messaging platform is soon getting a brand-new desktop client. Unlike past web-based versions, it should deliver much better performance thanks to the...

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Ads in Chatbots Have Arrived. Here’s What’s Working—and What’s Not - Wired Thu, 05 Nov 2026 21:37:18 GMT
As Anthropic maintains its vow to keep ads out of Claude, the rest of the AI chatbot industry is racing to win over advertisers without antagonizing users.
 
Bazzite 45 brings better drivers, faster updates, and more handheld support - TechSpot Thu, 05 Nov 2026 21:23:00 GMT
Bazzite means to bring a SteamOS-like gaming experience to desktop PCs. Version 45 upgrades to Fedora 45 with newer graphics drivers, KDE Plasma 6.8, and GNOME 51. It also expands handheld compatibility, adds network optimizations, and introduces an anti-cheat compatibility checker.
 
Instagram Edits arrives on desktop with multi-track editing, AI tools, 4K exports - TechSpot Thu, 05 Nov 2026 21:10:00 GMT
Meta has brought its free Instagram Edits video editor to desktop, starting with macOS. The app features multi-track editing, color grading, customizable keyboard shortcuts, and AI-assisted workflows. Users can export videos in up to 4K without watermarks.
 
Google is ditching Firebase Studio soon, and it wants you to use its newer AI tools instead - Engadget Thu, 05 Nov 2026 21:01:28 GMT
The company is going all-in on Antigravity and Google AI Studio and hopes developers will do the same.
 
Stunning Volumetric 3D Display Goes For a Spin - Hack a Day Thu, 05 Nov 2026 21:00:41 GMT
[AncientJames] gives us a detailed look at Vortex, one of his impressive volumetric displays made with two back-to-back LED panels that spin at high speed with a Raspberry Pi 4 …read more
 
I Used Muse to Plan My Wife’s Birthday Weekend. It Did Something Sneaky but Fixed It Fast - CNET Thu, 05 Nov 2026 20:56:33 GMT
Always check your email and bank statements if you use an AI agent for purchases.
 
Man Sues OpenAI After Wife Allegedly Used ChatGPT to Help Poison Him - CNET Thu, 05 Nov 2026 20:56:22 GMT
A lawsuit alleges that ChatGPT’s now-retired GPT-4o model gave detailed instructions on how to poison someone with plants and medication.
 
BMW bumps battery for the better: The 2027 i7 60 xDrive, driven - ArsTechnica Thu, 05 Nov 2026 20:45:50 GMT
BMW has updated its flagship sedan with the newest EV and infotainment tech.
 
A BioWare documentary is set to arrive next year - Engadget Thu, 05 Nov 2026 20:33:13 GMT
Massive Effect: The BioWare Story started filming two years before EA shut down the studio.
 
Sony brings back the original Walkman headphones with USB-C - GSMArena.com news - GSMArena.com - Google Thu, 05 Nov 2026 20:31:02 GMT
  1. Sony brings back the original Walkman headphones with USB-C - GSMArena.com news GSMArena.com
  2. Sony revives the original Walkman headphones, adds USB-C Ars Technica
  3. Sony Debuts $60 Wired Headphones With ’80s-Inspired Design Bloomberg.com
  4. Sony Electronics Introduces MDR-3R USB-C Wired Headphones TechPowerUp
  5. Hands-on: Sony MDR-3R headphones modernize an '80s classic Mashable
 
Goodbye, GrubHub. Amazon Prime Has a New Meal Delivery Partner: Uber Eats - CNET Thu, 05 Nov 2026 20:05:47 GMT
The switch comes with a limited-time offer.
 
13 Best Early Black Friday Deals at Best Buy on Hot Tech (2026) - Wired Thu, 05 Nov 2026 20:00:29 GMT
Get a head start on holiday shopping with discounts on WIRED-tested headphones, laptops, and TVs.
 
Software squeezes more data out of Webb Telescope for imaging exoplanets - ArsTechnica Thu, 05 Nov 2026 19:59:22 GMT
Software optimizes a physical model of the telescope to reduce noise.
 
TikTok just released a standalone Shop app, but it's not in America just yet - Engadget Thu, 05 Nov 2026 19:58:23 GMT
It offers exclusive deals and other goodies.
 
The Blue Tsunami Swept Doctors and Scientists Into Office - Wired Thu, 05 Nov 2026 19:55:24 GMT
More than 80 percent of congressional candidates backed by the pro-science PAC 314 Action won, including Michigan senator-elect and epidemiologist Abdul El-Sayed.
 
The Xbox PC app is getting a speed boost - Engadget Thu, 05 Nov 2026 19:52:39 GMT
The updated app, rolling out to Xbox Insiders first, launches up to 60 percent faster.
 
Kalshi court losses pile up as judges refuse to block state gambling laws - ArsTechnica Thu, 05 Nov 2026 19:46:37 GMT
Kalshi can't avoid gambling law by claiming it doesn't offer gambling, state AG says.
 
Warby Parker seemingly spilled the beans on Google's Android XR smart glasses launch - Engadget Thu, 05 Nov 2026 19:39:01 GMT
"Intelligent Eyewear" is apparently only a week away.
 
A Tiny OS for a Tiny Board - Hack a Day Thu, 05 Nov 2026 19:30:34 GMT
As microntrollers have become ever more powerful, we have started to see an increasing number of operating systems written to take advantage of this extra power. Usually they’re aimed at …read more
 
The FAA is finally phasing out floppy disks from air traffic control - Engadget Thu, 05 Nov 2026 19:16:43 GMT
Seems about time for an upgrade.
 
First iOS 27.3 and macOS Golden Gate 27.3 Public Betas Now Available - MacRumors - Google Thu, 05 Nov 2026 19:05:56 GMT
  1. First iOS 27.3 and macOS Golden Gate 27.3 Public Betas Now Available MacRumors
  2. Apple’s Latest Siri Announcement Could Mean the End of Apps on Your iPhone Inc.com
  3. iOS 27.3 StandBy Mode Update Brings Duo Clock Faces Gadget Hacks
  4. Siri AI’s Evolution Is Both Surprising and Obvious MacStories
  5. Redesigned Health app expands language support Apple
 
Google, Meta and TikTok are all suing California to block social media law intended to help kids - Engadget Thu, 05 Nov 2026 18:58:07 GMT
Assembly Bill 1709 demands that platforms remove "psychologically exploitative features."
 
MAHA lost bigly in the midterms—is it at death's door? - ArsTechnica Thu, 05 Nov 2026 18:49:41 GMT
RFK Jr.'s Make America Healthy Again movement was in trouble before voting began.
 
Bluetooth's new HDT technology delivers nearly four times the data transfer speed - TechSpot Thu, 05 Nov 2026 18:38:00 GMT

The Bluetooth Special Interest Group (SIG) recently unveiled the High Data Throughput (HDT) feature, describing the new solution as a significant milestone in the evolution of the popular wireless technology. The organization overseeing Bluetooth development said that HDT will introduce faster data transfer rates on newer Bluetooth devices. In turn,...

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EA is bringing 25 classic PC games to Steam - The Verge - Google Thu, 05 Nov 2026 18:30:00 GMT
  1. EA is bringing 25 classic PC games to Steam The Verge
  2. Raiders of the Lost Archive: Inside the 20,000-tape discovery that’s brought EA classics back to life The Game Business
  3. 30 Years Later, One Legendary Space Opera Just Got A Huge Upgrade Inverse
  4. Wing Commander is back on PC with restored video, and existing GOG owners get the upgrades free MIXED News
  5. Ultima Titles Now Available on Steam RPGamer
 
25+ Of The Best Discounted Games From Xbox's Deep Discounts Sale - Pure Xbox - Google Thu, 05 Nov 2026 18:03:27 GMT
25+ Of The Best Discounted Games From Xbox's Deep Discounts Sale Pure Xbox
 
BioWare’s final days to feature in upcoming documentary - Video Games Chronicle - Google Thu, 05 Nov 2026 18:02:26 GMT
  1. BioWare’s final days to feature in upcoming documentary Video Games Chronicle
  2. Story Of 'Mass Effect' Studio BioWare Set As Super Channel Feature Doc Deadline
  3. New BioWare Documentary Will Take Fans Inside the Studio's Final Years IGN
  4. Mass Effect Studio’s Closure Is Getting Its Own Movie Polygon.com
  5. A BioWare Documentary Is In The Works Dark Horizons
 
Folding Wings Could Be The Future For Air Travel - Hack a Day Thu, 05 Nov 2026 18:00:18 GMT
Folding wings have a long history in aviation. Particularly in the military world, where the ability to fit more fighting planes on a boat made a very real difference to …read more
 
Now Claude can help with your finances too - Engadget Thu, 05 Nov 2026 18:00:00 GMT
But just like with ChatGPT, should you?
 
iPhone Duo just got a new accessibility feature in iOS 27.3 beta - Engadget Thu, 05 Nov 2026 17:59:50 GMT
Reachability helps make it easier to use the foldable with one hand.
 
Motorola's new Signature 27 smartphone aims to set a higher flagship standard - TechSpot Thu, 05 Nov 2026 17:51:00 GMT

The traditional slab-style handset features a 6.8-inch Extreme AMOLED Duo, a 120Hz display that Motorola claims is the brightest available on any smartphone. Indeed, the 12,000 nits of peak brightness is impressive, but note that it only hits this mark in specific scenarios and that sustained performance while viewing most...

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Gamers go to ridiculous lengths to "improve" GTA VI with Nvidia's DLSS 5 - ArsTechnica Thu, 05 Nov 2026 17:40:27 GMT
Using a capture card and open source software to run PS5 video through a PC GPU.
 
Gamers go to ridiculous lengths to “improve” GTA VI with Nvidia’s DLSS 5 - Ars Technica - Google Thu, 05 Nov 2026 17:40:27 GMT
  1. Gamers go to ridiculous lengths to “improve” GTA VI with Nvidia’s DLSS 5 Ars Technica
  2. No GTA 6 November: Here's what you can play on PC instead PC Gamer
  3. Grand Theft Auto VI's PC release could take place as early as Q1 2027. GameGPU
  4. Redditor fudges DLSS 5 to work on GTA 6 trailer — and full console game could be run this way in a hook-up with a gaming PC, with the input lag being 'completely acceptable' Yahoo Tech
  5. Is GTA 6 Coming To PC? Well, It Might Take A While Cultured Vultures
 
Producer Riichiro Yamada seemingly disconfirms character for Virtua Fighter Crossroads - EventHubs - Google Thu, 05 Nov 2026 17:33:28 GMT
  1. Producer Riichiro Yamada seemingly disconfirms character for Virtua Fighter Crossroads EventHubs
  2. Virtua Fighter Crossroads Reveals Lion’s Son, Lionel Rafale The Outerhaven
 
Lyft and DoorDash Have a New Subscription. Why You Should Read the Fine Print First - CNET Thu, 05 Nov 2026 17:28:41 GMT
Two memberships for the price of one sounds good — until your credits expire.
 
Apple’s new $299 device comes with a warning for buyers - TheStreet - Google Thu, 05 Nov 2026 17:13:00 GMT
  1. Apple’s new $299 device comes with a warning for buyers TheStreet
  2. Apple's New HomeView Smart Home Hub: Here's How Much RAM It Has MacRumors
  3. How HomeView foreshadows Apple’s post-app, Siri-first future Fast Company
  4. Apple HomeView launches in 10 days — should you pre-order? The Apple Post
  5. Pre-Orders for HomeView Back to $289 at Amazon OS X Daily
 
OpenAI says its new cybersecurity model is better at not hacking other companies - The Verge - Google Thu, 05 Nov 2026 17:00:00 GMT
  1. OpenAI says its new cybersecurity model is better at not hacking other companies The Verge
  2. GPT‑6 Cyber: Advancing the frontier of aligned cybersecurity agents OpenAI
  3. OpenAI AI Pipeline Generates 948 Linux Root Escalation Exploits in 30-Hour Run The Hacker News
  4. OpenAI's new cyber model found ways to attack nearly 1000 Linux flaws Axios
  5. Exclusive: Researcher Finds Vulnerability in Software Used for Data Centers The Information
 
Nintendo Switch 2 sales are down 41%, and the $500 price tag isn't going to help - TechSpot Thu, 05 Nov 2026 16:46:00 GMT

Across the six months ending September 30, Switch 2 sales reached 6.49 million units, a 37.4% decline from 10.36 million a year earlier. That amounts to almost four million fewer consoles, although the comparison includes last year's release, when The Switch 2 became the fastest-selling home console launch in US history.

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Massive GTA 6 Mural Tagged By Graffiti Artist Overnight And People Aren't Happy: 'As A Graffiti Artist Myself, I Honestly Think This Is Pretty Disrespectful' - Kotaku - Google Thu, 05 Nov 2026 16:32:30 GMT
  1. Massive GTA 6 Mural Tagged By Graffiti Artist Overnight And People Aren't Happy: 'As A Graffiti Artist Myself, I Honestly Think This Is Pretty Disrespectful' Kotaku
  2. Advertisements for the new Grand Theft Auto 6 have appeared on building facades around the world. GameGPU
  3. GTA VI hype is taking over the GTA ahead of long-awaited release blogTO
  4. GTA 6’s final marketing phase is appearing in cities worldwide Mezha.net
  5. GTA VI is making its way into cities all over the world Instant Gaming News
 
Pitting a Modern Chess Engine on a Pentium PC Against 1996’s Deep Blue - Hack a Day Thu, 05 Nov 2026 16:30:51 GMT
Although premature optimization can be a really bad thing, late optimization is sometimes unavoidable because we simply didn’t know about certain algorithms yet to massively improve the solving of a …read more
 
Lyft's new subscription bundles in DoorDash's DashPass for $10 per month - Engadget Thu, 05 Nov 2026 16:29:38 GMT
DashPass members can get Lyft Go at no extra cost.
 
Reddit Founder Says Building Social Media Apps Is ‘Not Cool Anymore’ - Wired Thu, 05 Nov 2026 16:26:57 GMT
Alexis Ohanian is trying to figure out what’s next for user-generated content now that so much of the internet is “compromised.”
 
Pinning down the structure of quark-gluon plasma, the universe’s first fluid - MIT Thu, 05 Nov 2026 16:20:00 GMT
A new method picks up where Einstein left off, to predict how particles move through fluid under extreme conditions.
 
Rockstar shares 38 new screenshots of Grand Theft Auto 6, showing off Vice City, Jason and Lucia, and much more - Eurogamer.net - Google Thu, 05 Nov 2026 16:18:40 GMT
  1. Rockstar shares 38 new screenshots of Grand Theft Auto 6, showing off Vice City, Jason and Lucia, and much more Eurogamer.net
  2. Explore the Grand Theft Auto VI Launch Gallery Rockstar Games
  3. Rockstar just released dozens of new GTA VI screenshots. The Verge
  4. GTA 6: Lots Of New Images Have Been Released GameSpot
  5. Kodak Black Will Appear as an NPC in GTA 6, Fueling Speculation Over Other Artists Appearing at In-Game Club IGN
 
Nvidia's RTX Spark GPU priority control is quietly showing up on regular GeForce PCs - TechSpot Thu, 05 Nov 2026 16:08:00 GMT

The option, called GPU App Prioritization, sits under System > Advanced in Nvidia App version 11.0.9.585. Reddit user Warkratos first spotted it and posted screenshots on r/nvidia. They showed several presets for splitting GPU priority between the app in focus and whatever is running in the background.

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Free Play Days – PAYDAY 3, Anno 117, BALL x PIT, Deceive Inc, Age of Wonders 4, and More - XBOX Wire - Google Thu, 05 Nov 2026 16:02:37 GMT
  1. Free Play Days – PAYDAY 3, Anno 117, BALL x PIT, Deceive Inc, Age of Wonders 4, and More XBOX Wire
  2. Free Play Days: Try These Xbox Games For Free (November 5-8) Pure Xbox
  3. Underrated 2023 FPS announces free weekend, here's why now is the perfect time to try it out GAMINGbible
  4. Xbox is giving you a suitably spooky lineup of games to play for free this Halloween weekend Windows Central
  5. Xbox free-play offers include six games, including the NBA 2K27 trial games.gg
 
Instagram's Edits is now on desktop as a Mac app - Engadget Thu, 05 Nov 2026 16:00:00 GMT
Meta's CapCut competitor already has more than 50 million users.
 
Sony's MDR-3R wired headphones are steeped in retro aesthetics - Engadget Thu, 05 Nov 2026 16:00:00 GMT
Sony has refreshed a headphone design that dates back to 1979.
 
Statehouse wins give Democrats new power to push clean energy - ArsTechnica Thu, 05 Nov 2026 15:59:51 GMT
Democrats erased the GOP’s trifecta edge and gained new power over energy policy.
 
Apple's new MacBook Pro proves OLED matters more than touch - TechSpot Thu, 05 Nov 2026 15:44:00 GMT
Apple's first touchscreen MacBook Pro is earning widespread praise, with reviewers calling its tandem OLED display among the best ever seen on a laptop. The thinner, lighter design, excellent performance, and long battery life also impress. Most agree, however, that the touchscreen adds little to the experience, while the steep price makes upgrading difficult to justify.
 
Area Man Feels Joy Online for First Time in Years - Wired Thu, 05 Nov 2026 15:38:07 GMT
A day after the US midterm elections gave Democrats control of Congress, Onion CEO Ben Collins and comedian Patti Harrison spoke to WIRED about the salve of satire during politically fraught times.
 
A self-charging toothbrush that generates electricity to kill bacteria while you brush - Medical Xpress - Google Thu, 05 Nov 2026 15:20:17 GMT
  1. A self-charging toothbrush that generates electricity to kill bacteria while you brush Medical Xpress
  2. Your teeth could soon be protected by a futuristic force field New Atlas
  3. This self-powered toothbrush makes electricity to kill cavity-causing bacteria Live Science
  4. Toothbrush that emits electricity may more effectively prevent gum disease New Scientist
  5. Chinese scientists make a toothbrush that uses mild electric shocks to reduce plaque South China Morning Post
 
The New Serica 8315 Travel Chronometer Golden Green Brings A Different Shade Of Character - Fratello Watches - Google Thu, 05 Nov 2026 15:01:48 GMT
  1. The New Serica 8315 Travel Chronometer Golden Green Brings A Different Shade Of Character Fratello Watches
  2. First Look: The new Serica Travel Chronometer Golden Green Ref. 8315-3 Monochrome Watches
  3. Serica Introduces the 8315-3 Golden Green Travel Chronometer Worn & Wound
  4. Serica Travel Chronometer "Golden Green" GMT Ref. 8315-3 Watch Review Oracle Time
  5. Serica preps its Travel Chronometer for the golden hour with the new Golden Green Ref. 8315-03 Time+Tide Watches
 
ElevenLabs now lets users publish AI-generated music directly on SoundCloud - TechCrunch - Google Thu, 05 Nov 2026 15:00:00 GMT
  1. ElevenLabs now lets users publish AI-generated music directly on SoundCloud TechCrunch
  2. SoundCloud lets ElevenMusic users publish AI-made songs directly The Next Web
  3. ElevenLabs Adds Direct SoundCloud Publishing, Bypassing the Download Step BigGo Finance
  4. You can post AI music straight to SoundCloud from ElevenLabs The Verge
  5. SoundCloud Adds Direct Publishing for ElevenMusic Creators Unite.AI
 
WhatsApp is taking on Partiful with expanded Events feature - Engadget Thu, 05 Nov 2026 15:00:00 GMT
The change will allow invites to be sent to guests without WhatsApp accounts.
 
The first humanoid robot company is going public with $1.8 million in revenue and a $138.1 million loss - TechSpot Thu, 05 Nov 2026 14:42:00 GMT

Agility is taking the SPAC route, merging with a listed shell company rather than pursuing a traditional IPO. Churchill is led by former Citigroup executive Michael Klein, whose previous deals include electric vehicle maker Lucid and nuclear power company Oklo.

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An Amateur Radio Operator Told a Satellite to Play ‘Doom.’ And It Listened - Gizmodo - Google Thu, 05 Nov 2026 14:35:37 GMT
An Amateur Radio Operator Told a Satellite to Play ‘Doom.’ And It Listened Gizmodo
 
GTA 6 Boss Talks The Game's Budget And Calls Out A "High-Profile" Game For Releasing In A Rough State - GameSpot - Google Thu, 05 Nov 2026 14:14:50 GMT
  1. GTA 6 Boss Talks The Game's Budget And Calls Out A "High-Profile" Game For Releasing In A Rough State GameSpot
  2. Awkward GTA 6 Interview Moment Goes Viral For Silly Question Kotaku
  3. GTA 6 piracy "a fact of life," says Take-Two CEO Strauss Zelnick Notebookcheck
  4. Take-Two boss alludes to AI behind GTA 6's development, without saying it outright TweakTown
  5. “Examine the facts”: Take-Two CEO harshly shuts down journalist ahead of GTA VI release iXBT.games
 
Sensor Tower: GTA 6 pre-orders almost reach 8m, 74% bought on PlayStation 5 - GamesIndustry.biz - Google Thu, 05 Nov 2026 14:13:50 GMT
  1. Sensor Tower: GTA 6 pre-orders almost reach 8m, 74% bought on PlayStation 5 GamesIndustry.biz
  2. $750 Million In ‘GTA 6’ Pre-Sales Will Soon Pass GTA 5’s Entire Launch Forbes
  3. Nearly 20% of workers plan to take Nov. 19 off for Grand Theft Auto 6. Some companies are even shutting down for the day Yahoo Finance
  4. ‘GTA VI’ Has Reportedly Pulled In $751 Million USD From Pre-Orders Alone Hypebeast
  5. New Zelda and GTA represent a games industry that no longer exists The Verge
 
Amazon is selling its newest 4K Fire TV Stick for nearly 60% off ahead of Black Friday (plus 10 more fab deals) - Yahoo - Google Thu, 05 Nov 2026 14:01:42 GMT
  1. Amazon is selling its newest 4K Fire TV Stick for nearly 60% off ahead of Black Friday (plus 10 more fab deals) Yahoo
  2. Amazon Goes Into Streaming Device Clearance Mode, Dropping Fire TV Cube to Its Lowest Price Kotaku
  3. Turn any TV into a smart TV for under $40 The Ambient
  4. Best deals today: Fire TV Stick 4K $25, Fire TV Cube $110, Pixel Watch 5 $100 off The Gadgeteer
  5. A Square Deal: Take 45% Off the Amazon Fire TV Cube With This Early Black Friday Deal PCMag
 
Apple iMac M6 Review: Faster, More Expensive And Deeply In Need Of A Refresh - Engadget - Google Thu, 05 Nov 2026 14:00:00 GMT
  1. Apple iMac M6 Review: Faster, More Expensive And Deeply In Need Of A Refresh Engadget
  2. The new iMac is a good desktop computer that needs a redesign The Verge
  3. iMac With M6 Review: The Best All-in-One Computer for Photographers PetaPixel
  4. Apple iMac M6 (2026) Review: The Best All-in-One I’ve Encountered, With a Fresh Pop of Performance CNET
  5. Apple’s 2026 iMac Looks the Same, But the M6 Chip Makes All the Difference PCMag
 
MacBook Pro M6 review: A slight upgrade, but still the most accessible MacBook Pro - Engadget Thu, 05 Nov 2026 14:00:00 GMT
The M6 MacBook Pro is more of the same, but that's still pretty great.
 
MacBook Pro with PROLED XDR Display review: Lighter, brighter, but the touchscreen doesn't add much - Engadget Thu, 05 Nov 2026 14:00:00 GMT
Apple's touchscreen laptop is a notable evolution of the MacBook Pro at a much higher price.
 
Apple iMac M6 review: Faster, more expensive and deeply in need of a refresh - Engadget Thu, 05 Nov 2026 14:00:00 GMT
Most buyers would be better off with a Mac mini and a bigger external display.
 
2027 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 First Drive: Big displays meet big V8s - Engadget Thu, 05 Nov 2026 14:00:00 GMT
Chevy's new Silverado needs a few updates before it's ready for prime time.
 
Exclusive: Aina’s Smart Ring Wants to Be a Remote Control for Your AI Agent - Wired Thu, 05 Nov 2026 14:00:00 GMT
The startup Aina bets you won’t need to rely on your phone to control virtual assistants. It’s making a smart ring that lets you control the actions of your autonomous agents with one tap.
 
Apple MacBook Pro OLED (2026) Review: The Best Comes at a Cost - Wired Thu, 05 Nov 2026 14:00:00 GMT
The new OLED MacBook Pro comes with an incredible-looking touchscreen display—and an equally eye-popping price.
 
Bring Khazalite might to armies of Order with Regiments of Renown - Warhammer Community - Google Thu, 05 Nov 2026 13:57:16 GMT
Bring Khazalite might to armies of Order with Regiments of Renown Warhammer CommunitySee more headlines & perspectives on Google News
 
NVIDIA GeForce NOW adds 24 games in November, Hogwarts Legacy gets DLSS 5 - VideoCardz.com - Google Thu, 05 Nov 2026 13:45:42 GMT
  1. NVIDIA GeForce NOW adds 24 games in November, Hogwarts Legacy gets DLSS 5 VideoCardz.com
  2. ‘Hogwarts Legacy’ Gets a Magical NVIDIA DLSS 5 Upgrade on GeForce NOW NVIDIA Blog
  3. NVIDIA’s New GeForce Game Ready Driver Is Optimized for World of Warcraft Forever and DLSS 5’s Hogwarts Legacy and War Thunder Patches Wccftech
  4. Nvidia’s DLSS 5 learned a new spell for Hogwarts Legacy: restraint PCWorld
  5. Nvidia GeForce NOW adds support for WoW: Forever and 23 more games in November Neowin
 
The Enough Phone is a $499 Android with a small screen, a removable battery, and fewer distractions - TechSpot Thu, 05 Nov 2026 13:39:00 GMT

The makers of the Sleke phone have launched a Kickstarter for a new model that packs its deliberately low-key feature set into a more compact form factor. Expected to ship in mid-2027, the device highlights how much smartphones have grown since Apple debuted the original iPhone nearly two decades ago.

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Nintendo’s First-Half Profit Rose on Stronger Software Sales, New ‘Mario’ Movie - WSJ - Google Thu, 05 Nov 2026 13:33:00 GMT
  1. Nintendo’s First-Half Profit Rose on Stronger Software Sales, New ‘Mario’ Movie WSJ
  2. Nintendo Switch 2 sales plunge 41% as price hikes and memory crunch bite CNBC
  3. Nintendo says it’s not planning another Switch 2 price hike The Verge
  4. Japanese video game company Nintendo reports rising profit, falling sales AP News
  5. Nintendo Profit Drops After Memory Crunch and Lack of Big Debuts Bloomberg.com
 
Before Dark Souls there was King's Field, and five hours into brilliant homage Queen's Domain, it's already one of my favourite games this year - Eurogamer.net - Google Thu, 05 Nov 2026 13:24:20 GMT
  1. Before Dark Souls there was King's Field, and five hours into brilliant homage Queen's Domain, it's already one of my favourite games this year Eurogamer.net
  2. Queen's Domain Review - Review Nintendo World Report
  3. Queen's Domain might be the best game like Metroid Prime since Metroid Prime PC Gamer
  4. Queen’s Domain Launched Their Adventure World October 30th. mxdwn Games
  5. PS1 Throwback Queen’s Domain Might Be The Best Way To Play The Classic Fantasy Games It’s Based On Kotaku
 
The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina Of Time's 2026 Remake Looks Stunning Next To The Original N64 Game - GameSpot - Google Thu, 05 Nov 2026 13:23:42 GMT
  1. The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina Of Time's 2026 Remake Looks Stunning Next To The Original N64 Game GameSpot
  2. The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time is now available - News - Nintendo Official Site Nintendo
  3. Why Nintendo is betting on a nearly 30-year-old game remake to win the holiday CNN
  4. The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time review – a dream come true The Guardian
  5. Nintendo Hints the Switch 2 Will Keep Getting Classic Remakes Polygon.com
 
Motorola's new Signature 27 has it all if you can stomach the $1,600 price tag - ArsTechnica Thu, 05 Nov 2026 13:00:56 GMT
It has all the bells and whistles (and cameras).
 
Finding New Drugs Is Laborious. This AI Startup Is Skipping The Lab Work - Wired Thu, 05 Nov 2026 13:00:00 GMT
Potential Sciences, a startup backed by the UK government, is betting that training AI models on computer-generated biochemical data can speed up the plodding process of developing new drugs.
 
Motorola’s $1,600 Signature 27 Is Throwing Every Ultra-Level Phone Feature Together - CNET Thu, 05 Nov 2026 13:00:00 GMT
Motorola’s new Signature 27 has one of the fastest wired charging speeds we’ve seen for a US phone.
 
Motorola is going ultra premium with its $1,600 ‘Signature’ phone - The Verge - Google Thu, 05 Nov 2026 13:00:00 GMT
  1. Motorola is going ultra premium with its $1,600 ‘Signature’ phone The Verge
  2. Motorola’s new Signature 27 has it all if you can stomach the $1,600 price tag Ars Technica
  3. motorola signature 27 has the world's best camera system, according to DXOMARK Motorola News
  4. Motorola's New Signature 27 Phone Has a 12,000-Nit Display, 200MP Zoom Camera PCMag
  5. November 2026 Smartphone Launches: Signature 27, iQOO 16 https://tech-insider.org/
 
Motorola Signature 27: Specs, Price, Features, Release Date - Wired Thu, 05 Nov 2026 13:00:00 GMT
Equipped with the brightest display, an “Event-Based Vision Sensor,” and the next-generation Qualcomm processor, Motorola hopes you’ll want to spend big bucks on its ceramic and aluminum Signature 27.
 
World of Warcraft: Forever has gone live, and players are calling it the smoothest launch in WoW history - Windows Central - Google Thu, 05 Nov 2026 13:00:00 GMT
  1. World of Warcraft: Forever has gone live, and players are calling it the smoothest launch in WoW history Windows Central
  2. Purchase World of Warcraft: Forever Upgrades and Begin Your Next Journey in Azeroth Blizzard News
  3. 5 WoW Forever starter tips for every type of player Polygon.com
  4. World of Warcraft Forever's Launch Was Running on Over 200,000 Gigabytes of RAM IGN
  5. Begin Again in Azeroth: World of Warcraft: Forever Is Here Twitch Blog
 
I Took the iPhone 18 Pro Max to Japan and Its New Camera System Brought Out My Creative Side - CNET Thu, 05 Nov 2026 13:00:00 GMT
The iPhone 18 Pro got fun new camera features and they made my bucketlist travel destination more memorable.
 
She thought her Hinge match’s photo looked off. Then she realized why - USA Today - Google Thu, 05 Nov 2026 12:56:00 GMT
She thought her Hinge match’s photo looked off. Then she realized why USA Today
 
Valve support wins praise after restoring games a Steam user deleted during depressive episodes - TechSpot Thu, 05 Nov 2026 12:48:00 GMT

The user, who goes by 3lizardintrenchcoat on Reddit, shared the support ticket on r/Steam in late November 2025. In it, they admitted the request felt "insane and over the top" before asking whether some of the paid games they had deleted over the years could be brought back.

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OpenAI president says AI could make death a choice, predicts major medical breakthroughs within 18 months - TechSpot Thu, 05 Nov 2026 12:03:00 GMT

Speaking at WSJ Tech, Brockman said the huge medical advancements we're still waiting for AI to enable will happen in the next year to year and a half.

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Agility Robotics' Nasdaq debut invites scrutiny of humanoid robot market - ArsTechnica Thu, 05 Nov 2026 12:00:41 GMT
US leader in deploying humanoid robots goes public on the Nasdaq stock exchange.
 
2026 iPad mini review: Maximizing the mini - ArsTechnica Thu, 05 Nov 2026 12:00:01 GMT
It's more compelling than ever, but also more expensive.
 
AI’s Next Trick? Speaking Dolphin - Wired Thu, 05 Nov 2026 12:00:00 GMT
Denise Herzing, the founder and director of the Wild Dolphin Project, is using AI to help understand audio and video footage of the marine mammals.
 
Best Wireless Chargers (2026): My Picks After Testing 100+ - Wired Thu, 05 Nov 2026 12:00:00 GMT
Stop fumbling for cables in the dark. These WIRED-tested stands and pads will take the hassle out of refueling your phone, wireless earbuds, and watch.
 
He Trolls AI Labs for a Living. Now They All Want to Work With Him - Wired Thu, 05 Nov 2026 11:45:00 GMT
OpenAI, Anthropic, and SpaceXSI have all reached out to Husk, an influencer who regularly goes viral by exposing the shortcomings of chatbots.
 
Fate/EXTRA Record characters trailer – Lil’ Ronnie Faction - Gematsu - Google Thu, 05 Nov 2026 11:30:33 GMT
  1. Fate/EXTRA Record characters trailer – Lil’ Ronnie Faction Gematsu
  2. Fate/EXTRA Record Lil' Ronnie Faction Character Introduction Trailer Netto's Game Room
 
The ‘Ocarina of Time’ Remake Is Finally Here, but Why Does Link Look so Yassified? - Wired Thu, 05 Nov 2026 11:30:00 GMT
Nintendo has prepped its classic game for a rerelease with a slew of aesthetic upgrades—none more extreme than the protagonist’s curled-eyelash, glossed-lip glow-up.
 
The AI boom is coming for Switch cartridges, as a key chip supplier quits making ROM - TechSpot Thu, 05 Nov 2026 11:15:00 GMT

MST Financial analyst David Gibson posted about the change on X after digging through the company's latest quarterly report. Macronix won't develop any new ROM products from here on. The latest quarter is also the last in which Macronix will report ROM sales separately. Those sales made up just 5%...

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A New Water Heater Technology Kills Bacteria Right in the Tank - CNET Thu, 05 Nov 2026 10:34:00 GMT
I asked the inventor about his design and when consumers might see the tech in their homes.
 
Particle Physicists Are Getting a First Glimpse Into the ‘Zeptoverse’ - Wired Thu, 05 Nov 2026 10:30:00 GMT
An extremely rare matter-decay event opens up new possibilities for researching the physical world on scales 100 billion times smaller than an atom.
 
PlayStation sees record high player numbers and increased revenue for Q2 2026, and a lot of that success is down to Marvel's Wolverine - Eurogamer.net - Google Thu, 05 Nov 2026 10:24:40 GMT
  1. PlayStation sees record high player numbers and increased revenue for Q2 2026, and a lot of that success is down to Marvel's Wolverine Eurogamer.net
  2. Sony Is Selling More PS5 Games But Still Struggling To Meet Console Demand Engadget
  3. Marvel's Wolverine's Sales Numbers Are Looking Pretty Dreadful Kotaku
  4. Sony says PlayStation 6 development is ‘progressing as scheduled’, as PS5 sales hit 97.9m Video Games Chronicle
  5. Sony Announces Official Marvel's Wolverine Sales Figure for the First Time, Raises PlayStation Sales Forecast With GTA 6 Imminent IGN
 
Google's Quick Share can now back up your Android photos to a Windows PC automatically - TechSpot Thu, 05 Nov 2026 10:18:00 GMT

The addition appears in Google's November system services release notes, under Google Play services version 26.43, dated November 2. The company confirms that Quick Share is gaining automatic photo and video backups from Android to Windows.

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The Best Smart Ring for Discreet Fitness Tracking in 2026 - Wired Thu, 05 Nov 2026 10:09:00 GMT
Turns out, your finger is prime real estate for health tracking. Here are the smart rings that impressed me the most.
 
You Don’t Need to Be a Gambler to Be on ‘Tilt’ - The New York Times - Google Thu, 05 Nov 2026 10:03:18 GMT
You Don’t Need to Be a Gambler to Be on ‘Tilt’ The New York Times
 
Israel Is Destroying the Machinery South Lebanon Needs to Rebuild - Wired Thu, 05 Nov 2026 10:00:00 GMT
Israeli strikes on construction equipment and water infrastructure in South Lebanon have blocked recovery efforts, keeping displaced families away from their homes.
 
Tomato Paste, Mayo and 5 More Foods You Can Use for Cleaning - CNET Thu, 05 Nov 2026 09:45:00 GMT
A potato to lift rust from cast iron, plus more edibles that do double duty as cleaning agents.
 
Valve explains why it's running behind on Steam game approvals, asks developers to perform basic release checks to prevent re-reviews - Eurogamer.net - Google Thu, 05 Nov 2026 09:22:40 GMT
  1. Valve explains why it's running behind on Steam game approvals, asks developers to perform basic release checks to prevent re-reviews Eurogamer.net
  2. Steam :: Steamworks Development :: Updates to the Pre-Release Review Process Steam Community
  3. Indie games are missing launch dates because Steam is backed up The Verge
  4. Valve Just Changed Its Steam Release Rules Amid A Flood Of AI Games Engadget
  5. Steam Wants Devs to Play Their Games For At Least 5 Minutes First TechPowerUp
 
ChatGPT can now turn your images into GIFs with its latest update - Digital Trends - Google Thu, 05 Nov 2026 09:01:13 GMT
  1. ChatGPT can now turn your images into GIFs with its latest update Digital Trends
  2. ChatGPT now lets you generate GIFs Mashable
  3. ChatGPT will now make you animated GIFs The Verge
  4. OpenAI launches ChatGPT Images 2.6 with GIFs, reference images and faster API models RuntimeWire
  5. AIVideoFree Integrates OpenAI’s GPT Image 2.6 a Day After Release, Running Both New Models Alongside Competing Image Generators markets.businessinsider.com
 
Mercedes-AMG GT 4-Door Coupe first drive: Where tech and fun collide - ArsTechnica Thu, 05 Nov 2026 09:00:13 GMT
The spirit of AMG is alive via three axial flux electric motors.
 
T-Mobile Is Throwing One More Phone Plan Into the T-Mix for Budget Subscribers - CNET Thu, 05 Nov 2026 08:01:00 GMT
The T-Mix Saver plan rounds out the carrier’s new lineup, which is now live.
 
A New UK Porn Ban Sparks Fears of Unprecedented Sex Censorship - Wired Thu, 05 Nov 2026 07:00:00 GMT
Adult content creators and free speech advocates are sounding the alarm over a new law about to take effect in the United Kingdom banning simulated incest and some depictions of oral sex.
 
The Strange Future of AI-Written Software: Do Companies Really Own Their Code? - HackerNoon - Google Thu, 05 Nov 2026 06:50:24 GMT
  1. The Strange Future of AI-Written Software: Do Companies Really Own Their Code? HackerNoon
  2. AI Software Clones Are Coming For Big-Name Companies Like Adobe Engadget
  3. Lawyers say vibe-coding your own app is low risk. But there’s a catch PCWorld
  4. Who owns AI-written code? IP rights and risks when AI helps with coding Reed Smith LLP
  5. Vibe Coding Has Handed Creatives the Keys to the House — LBB LBB - Little Black Book
 
Corsair Discount Code: Up to 50% Off for November 2026 - Wired Thu, 05 Nov 2026 06:00:00 GMT
Upgrade your gaming setup or PC build for less with these verified Corsair coupon codes, student discounts, and refurbished deals.
 
Ray-Ban Promo Codes: Save 50% in November 2026 - Wired Thu, 05 Nov 2026 06:00:00 GMT
Upgrade your frames with major savings on classic shapes, custom designs, and prescription lenses using these verified Ray-Ban discounts.
 
Nomad Goods Promo Codes: Get 25% Off in November 2026 - Wired Thu, 05 Nov 2026 06:00:00 GMT
Save up to 25% on Nomad Goods accessories such as Nomad phone cases, Nomad wallets, and more in November 2026.
 
B&H Photo Promo Codes and Deals This November 2026 - Wired Thu, 05 Nov 2026 06:00:00 GMT
Enjoy top deals on cameras, computers, and tech essentials at B&H Photo.
 
Udemy Coupon Codes: 20% Off November 2026 - Wired Thu, 05 Nov 2026 06:00:00 GMT
Learn new skills for less. Discover how to apply a promo code for Udemy, find verified online discounts, and save on professional development.
 
Meta Quest Promo Codes and Coupons for November 2026 - Wired Thu, 05 Nov 2026 06:00:00 GMT
Experience cutting-edge VR and save up to 20% with coupons for the latest games, Meta Quest 3, Ray-Ban AI glasses, and more deals.
 
HostGator Coupon Codes: 76% Off Hosting in November 2026 - Wired Thu, 05 Nov 2026 06:00:00 GMT
Unlock massive savings on HostGator web hosting, WordPress, VPS, and business email plans with our exclusive HostGator promo codes and deals.
 
Zoro Coupon Codes: 20% Off November 2026 - Wired Thu, 05 Nov 2026 06:00:00 GMT
Find the best Zoro coupon codes, deals, and free shipping offers to save big on industrial equipment, tools, and supplies in November 2026.
 
Herman Miller Promo Codes: 40% Off November 2026 - Wired Thu, 05 Nov 2026 06:00:00 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 November 2026.
 
HP Coupon Codes and Deals November 2026 - Wired Thu, 05 Nov 2026 06:00:00 GMT
Save up to 60%, plus an extra 20% with HP promo codes for laptops, printers, PCs, and more tech.
 
Altra Running Promo Codes: 10% Off November 2026 - Wired Thu, 05 Nov 2026 06:00:00 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.
 
Booking.com Promo Codes: 20% Off | November 2026 - Wired Thu, 05 Nov 2026 06:00:00 GMT
Enjoy big savings on your next adventure with our Booking.com promo codes, coupons, and handpicked travel deals.
 
Hackers Exploit Patched Apple Flaw to Deliver Info-Stealing Malware, CISA Says - The Hacker News - Google Thu, 05 Nov 2026 05:17:00 GMT
  1. Hackers Exploit Patched Apple Flaw to Deliver Info-Stealing Malware, CISA Says The Hacker News
  2. Hackers exploited iOS and Android flaws to infect phones Ars Technica
  3. Hackers Target iPhones and Android Phones: Here’s What We Know TechRepublic
  4. Russian APT29 Targets Mobile Users with Watering Hole Attacks Security Affairs
  5. New hacking campaign targets iOS and Android devices through zero-click attacks Apple World Today
 
A third of acquired game studios have closed since 2000, and Arkane Lyon could be next - TechSpot Thu, 05 Nov 2026 05:16:00 GMT

Game industry veteran Sebastian Cardoso recently investigated the fates of more than 300 studios bought by large companies over the past quarter century, finding that roughly 61% sold fewer games, earned lower review scores, or faced closure post-acquisition.

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Clearing up a robot’s fuzzy memory - MIT Thu, 05 Nov 2026 05:00:00 GMT
A new system identifies and corrects unreliable object descriptions stored in a robot’s memory, improving the robot’s ability to interact with its environment.
 
‘You Can See Everything’ … in Space? A24 Sends Elizabeth Holmes Doc to ISS - CNET Thu, 05 Nov 2026 00:55:24 GMT
Nathan Fielder’s documentary about the former Theranos CEO will screen for astronauts in outer space.
 
Data Center Backers Suffer Near-Total Midterm Defeats Across the Country - CNET Thu, 05 Nov 2026 00:17:41 GMT
More than 40 voting initiatives yielded almost nothing but resistance to data-center projects.
 
Rumor: Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds datamine leaks Year 2 characters - Nintendo Everything - Google Thu, 05 Nov 2026 00:07:35 GMT
  1. Rumor: Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds datamine leaks Year 2 characters Nintendo Everything
  2. SONIC RACING: CROSSWORLDS VERSION 2.0.0 PATCH NOTES SEGA
  3. Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds Year Two begins today with Duel Mode, new characters, gadgets and more PlayStation.Blog
  4. Popular PS5 Sonic Game Gets New Modes & Sega Vehicles in New DLC AOL.com
  5. Sonic Racing CrossWorlds Year 2 Leak: 7 Names [2026] shattered.io
 
Scientists Build Biocomputer That Runs on Bacteria to Solve Hard Problems - CNET Wed, 04 Nov 2026 23:53:08 GMT
The study relied on the bacterium E. coli and V. natriegens to run the calculations.
 
The Blue Wave Has Tech Bros Scrambling for Data Centers in Space - Wired Wed, 04 Nov 2026 23:13:14 GMT
After Democrats won big in Texas and other AI infrastructure hot spots on Tuesday, data center enthusiasts looked for comfort in low Earth orbit.
 
Nintendo's biggest ROM chip supplier is bowing out of the business - ArsTechnica Wed, 04 Nov 2026 22:47:51 GMT
And what that could mean for physical Switch game costs.
 
Mass Effect Fans Are Now Pleading For The Canadian Government To Save BioWare - Kotaku - Google Wed, 04 Nov 2026 22:40:33 GMT
  1. Mass Effect Fans Are Now Pleading For The Canadian Government To Save BioWare Kotaku
  2. Why Mass Effect 5 will fail even if EA resumes active development GamingTrend
  3. Mass Effect Fans Are Trying to Make This N7 Day the Biggest One Ever Polygon.com
  4. Mass Effect Star Reveals Her Dream Plan To Save The Series Comic Book Resources
  5. Petition to Save Mass Effect Dev BioWare to Be Considered by Canada's Government Push Square
 
Hackers exploited iOS and Android flaws to infect phones - ArsTechnica Wed, 04 Nov 2026 22:26:49 GMT
Researchers say group may have been Kremlin-sponsored in search of diplomatic targets.
 
Uranium cubes reveal why the German nuclear project failed - ArsTechnica Wed, 04 Nov 2026 21:56:29 GMT
"Our calculations suggest Heisenberg significantly underestimated the materials required."
 
VMware releases vSphere Express for virtualization on up to 128 cores - ArsTechnica Wed, 04 Nov 2026 21:38:49 GMT
“We started listening to a lot of our lower-end customers," VMware exec says.
 
Bose’s QuietComfort Headphones are more than half off - The Verge - Google Wed, 04 Nov 2026 21:13:11 GMT
  1. Bose’s QuietComfort Headphones are more than half off The Verge
  2. My favorite Bose ANC headphones are 45% off in this early Black Friday sale CNN
  3. A nearly $200 discount drops these Bose headphones to just $170 USA Today
  4. 11 best Bose holiday deals on Amazon — save up to 53% on best-selling headphones, earbuds and speakers Tom's Guide
  5. These Bose QuietComfort headphones know when to let the world in — and they’re on sale for $185 Yahoo Tech
 
‘We Have No Shared Reality’: Two Political Influencers on the Future of Politics Online - Wired Wed, 04 Nov 2026 21:04:05 GMT
Kat Abughazaleh and CJ Pearson spoke at WIRED World Fair on Wednesday about the influence of social media on politics following Tuesday’s midterm elections.
 
Cult Phone-Maker Nothing’s Mystery Screenless AI Device Is Coming Next Month - CNET Wed, 04 Nov 2026 21:00:45 GMT
Nothing CEO Carl Pei believes your work tools can be cool too. He’s building one to prove it.
 
The Biggest Pro-AI Super PAC Network Didn’t Really Impact the Midterms - Wired Wed, 04 Nov 2026 20:41:29 GMT
Leading the Future, backed by Silicon Valley’s biggest billionaires, had a war chest of $100 million and an aggressive stance against AI regulation. All of it didn’t add up to much on Tuesday night.
 
‘Blade Runner 2099’ Shows the ‘Silver Linings’ of a Replicant Takeover - Wired Wed, 04 Nov 2026 20:24:14 GMT
Showrunner Silka Luisa and star Hunter Schafer want their series, Blade Runner 2099, to show the benefits of a post-revolution world.
 
Disneyland Is Training a Class of AI Robot Interns - CNET Wed, 04 Nov 2026 20:13:45 GMT
From Pixar robots to help you park your car to droids roaming Star Wars land, physical AI is popping up all over Disneyland.
 
Google Is Forcing AI Overviews in Classrooms. Schools Are Searching for a Way Out - Wired Wed, 04 Nov 2026 20:06:21 GMT
Google is tying up AI Overviews with traditional search, angering parents and educators who worry that easy, machine-generated answers are leaving kids less capable.
 
Next year’s iPhone Pro redesign gets new update from leaker - 9to5Mac - Google Wed, 04 Nov 2026 19:52:00 GMT
  1. Next year’s iPhone Pro redesign gets new update from leaker 9to5Mac
  2. Apple reportedly sees sense with next year's iPhone Pro redesign – ditches the under-display camera T3
  3. Apple's 20th-Anniversary iPhone Pro Said to Keep Dynamic Island Cutout, Dashing All-Glass Hopes BigGo Finance
  4. iPhone 20 Pro: Everything we know about Apple’s rumored 2027 redesign The Apple Post
  5. This rumor about Apple's 'anniversary iPhone'? We tend to believe it. Mashable
 
Knives Are Out in the White House - Wired Wed, 04 Nov 2026 19:32:01 GMT
From top officials like Pete Hegseth to White House aides to right-wing pundits, the race is on to find someone besides Donald Trump to blame for the Republicans’ catastrophic losses.
 
Alligator-Shaped Xbox Will Be Snapped Up by One Gamer - CNET Wed, 04 Nov 2026 19:31:31 GMT
This iconic Florida critter appears to have swallowed an Xbox just a couple of weeks before the release of GTA 6.
 
PlayStation’s Massive Black Friday 2026 Sale Is Live Now And Filled With Big Deals On PS5 Games - Kotaku - Google Wed, 04 Nov 2026 19:30:06 GMT
  1. PlayStation’s Massive Black Friday 2026 Sale Is Live Now And Filled With Big Deals On PS5 Games Kotaku
  2. PlayStation Store’s Black Friday Deals 2026 PlayStation.Blog
  3. PlayStation’s Black Friday Sale Is Live – But You Might Want to Hold Off for Better Deals Later IGN
  4. Best early Black Friday PlayStation deals 2026: Up to 75% off PS5, PS4, and PS VR2 games Mashable
  5. Last Chance to Buy These 50+ PS5, PS4 Games in PS Store's Planet of the Deals Sale Push Square
 
Mentees, colleagues, friends share remembrances of Susumu Tonegawa - MIT Wed, 04 Nov 2026 19:25:00 GMT
To remember the longtime professor, lab members, alumni, colleagues, and other well-wishers gathered with members of his family in MIT Building 46 and online.
 
Hugging Face’s CEO Says His P(Doom) Is ‘Close to Zero’ - Wired Wed, 04 Nov 2026 19:16:25 GMT
“Most of the risk is actually created by a couple of players building behind closed doors,” Clément Delangue said of the need for open source AI.
 
Cheap Android TV boxes came with malware, and Google says the manufacturer was behind it - TechSpot Wed, 04 Nov 2026 19:06:00 GMT

The backdoor was discovered in the firmware of multiple Videostrong devices, such as the Mecool KTI, as well as several white-label Android TV boxes. Seattle-based cybersecurity and fraud intelligence research group Synthient, which worked with Google to analyze the malware, claims it identified at least 182 different device models that...

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Cheap Android TV boxes came with malware, and Google says the manufacturer was behind it - TechSpot - Google Wed, 04 Nov 2026 19:06:00 GMT
  1. Cheap Android TV boxes came with malware, and Google says the manufacturer was behind it TechSpot
  2. Shutting the Door on the XCPE Botnet Google Cloud
  3. Google dismantles botnet secretly running on 1.3 million Android TV boxes Ars Technica
  4. Google and NPA disable Chinese company’s backdoor into internet-connected devices The Japan Times
  5. Google leads takedown of massive XCPE malware botnet made of more than 1.3 million Android TV streaming boxes — and claims the items were intentionally set up for criminal access Yahoo Tech
 
Google Pixel 11, 11 Pro, and 11 Pro XL Sale: Save Up to $350 - Wired Wed, 04 Nov 2026 18:27:19 GMT
Upgrade to the smartest Android smartphones. Google’s latest Pixel 11 phones are all on sale at their lowest prices to date, well ahead of Black Friday.
 
TeamGroup warns the memory shortage has not reached its peak yet - TechSpot Wed, 04 Nov 2026 18:22:00 GMT

TeamGroup recently shared financial results for its latest quarter. Beyond the soaring figures and shifting market trends, the report highlights the worrisome direction the entire chip industry is heading toward. As it turns out, the worst of the memory shortage is still to come.

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The Lawyer Holding Big Tech Accountable by ‘Beating the Tar Out of Them’ in Court - Wired Wed, 04 Nov 2026 18:21:26 GMT
Mark Lanier led the first social media addiction case to go to trial, winning a verdict against Meta and Google in March. It’s just the beginning.
 
Small Phones Have Vanished. Enough Phone Wants to Bring Them Back - Wired Wed, 04 Nov 2026 18:00:00 GMT
As flagship smartphones balloon in size, the Enough Phone offers a 5.3-inch handset. Choose between stock Android or an anti-distraction operating system.
 
The Results Are In: Voters Hate Data Centers - Wired Wed, 04 Nov 2026 16:56:17 GMT
From high-profile Senate races to local rezoning initiatives, data centers and their supporters did miserably on the ballot in the 2026 midterms.
 
‘You Don’t Put Your Head in the Sand for 4 Years’: Colossal CEO Ben Lamm on Working With Trump - Wired Wed, 04 Nov 2026 16:43:35 GMT
The company’s cofounder recently convinced the Trump administration to support an initiative to gather DNA samples from endangered species.
 
Stuffing an Xbox inside an alligator is the most Florida way ever to promote GTA VI - TechSpot Wed, 04 Nov 2026 16:35:00 GMT

In an effort to create the most Florida thing ever, Microsoft commissioned creature animatronics specialists John Nolan Studio to build the Xbox Series X-Bite. Imagine an alligator swallowed an Xbox Series X whole, and you've got the idea.

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Assassin's Creed Valhalla adds two Xbox achievements with New Game+ update - TrueAchievements - Google Wed, 04 Nov 2026 16:11:46 GMT
  1. Assassin's Creed Valhalla adds two Xbox achievements with New Game+ update TrueAchievements
  2. Assassin’s Creed Valhalla: new update brings New Game Plus, upgraded PSSR support for PS5 Pro today PlayStation.Blog
  3. Assassin’s Creed Valhalla: The Most Requested Update – New Game+, Rune Forge Update, New Resource, and More XBOX Wire
  4. Assassin's Creed Valhalla gets New Game+ and Mithril in fresh update Neowin
  5. Assassin's Creed Valhalla Title Update 1.8.0 - The Most Requested Update! Ubisoft
 
Voters Set $400 Million of Elon Musk’s Money on Fire - Wired Wed, 04 Nov 2026 16:06:12 GMT
Elon Musk almost single-handedly funded the Republican midterms push. But of every traceable dollar Musk put into races that have been decided, more than 99 cents went to a race he lost.
 
US export restrictions on China threaten SK Hynix's plans to build $45 billion worth of chip plants in New York - TechSpot Wed, 04 Nov 2026 15:54:00 GMT

Two people told Reuters that Solidigm, SK Hynix's US subsidiary, plans to spend about $45 billion on two NAND fabs in Marcy, New York. That figure could grow to about $100 billion over time. The company needs to increase output in Dalian and make more advanced NAND there to fund...

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Despite New Reveal, ‘The Elder Scrolls 6: Sentinel’ Is Years Away, Says Report - Forbes - Google Wed, 04 Nov 2026 15:48:23 GMT
  1. Despite New Reveal, ‘The Elder Scrolls 6: Sentinel’ Is Years Away, Says Report Forbes
  2. Bethesda Is Already Selling The Elder Scrolls 6: Sentinel Merch Yahoo
 
Remote Mouse turns your smartphone into a handy PC remote - TechSpot Wed, 04 Nov 2026 15:39:00 GMT
Remote Mouse turns your phone into a wireless mouse, keyboard, and trackpad for your PC or Mac. The latest update adds the ability to view running apps and currently playing media directly from your phone, but the new feature is currently exclusive to macOS.
 
New Research Tests Whether AI Models Know Their Own Thoughts - Quanta Magazine - Google Wed, 04 Nov 2026 15:36:19 GMT
New Research Tests Whether AI Models Know Their Own Thoughts Quanta Magazine
 
Election Deniers Aren’t Contesting Their Massive Losses - Wired Wed, 04 Nov 2026 15:30:18 GMT
For months, election deniers claimed without evidence that the vote would be rigged. Now they appear to be accepting crushing defeats.
 
Microsoft's AI PC roadmap shows where Ryzen AI 500 and Intel Nova Lake fit into Windows - TechSpot Wed, 04 Nov 2026 14:46:00 GMT

Known leaker HXL posted the slide on X on Tuesday. Titled "Windows is the home for hybrid intelligence," it lines PCs up along a memory scale that runs from 8GB to beyond 128GB. Chip names only appear underneath, almost like footnotes.

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Halo Infinite Adds 10 New Maps In Surprise November 2026 Update - Pure Xbox - Google Wed, 04 Nov 2026 14:30:00 GMT
  1. Halo Infinite Adds 10 New Maps In Surprise November 2026 Update Pure Xbox
  2. Halo Fest Showcase | Halo Infinite Playlist | Halo - Official Site (en) Halo Waypoint
  3. Halo Infinite Gets A Big Content Update Five Years After Its Launch VICE
  4. Halo Infinite's November 2026 Surprise: 10-map Halo Fest Showcase games.gg
 
‘Musk’ Director Alex Gibney Wants to Know if Democrats Can Now Hold Elon Musk Accountable - Wired Wed, 04 Nov 2026 14:15:21 GMT
Spending hundreds of millions of dollars means nothing to Elon Musk, director Alex Gibney says.
 
Pokémon Pokopia Expansion Pass—Part 2: Dazzling Decorations Available December 9 - Pokemon.com - Google Wed, 04 Nov 2026 14:05:37 GMT
  1. Pokémon Pokopia Expansion Pass—Part 2: Dazzling Decorations Available December 9 Pokemon.com
  2. Pokémon Pokopia Celebrates Fall with Apple-Themed Event Polygon.com
  3. Pokémon Pokopia's Second DLC Wave Launches Next Month Nintendo Life
  4. Pokémon Pokopia’s Apples to Applin event starts November 16 games.gg
  5. Pokopia Dazzling Decorations update release date and all new features Yahoo Tech
 
Microsoft is giving away 25 Xbox games worth over $500 with new Windows PCs and handhelds - TechSpot Wed, 04 Nov 2026 13:59:00 GMT

Microsoft is delivering the X25 bundle through the Microsoft Store app on Windows 11, not through codes or retailer redemptions. The bundle will appear on eligible machines no later than the end of November, and owners can claim all 25 games from there. The promotion runs through December and is...

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UK Officials Said AI Would Add £400 Billion to the Economy. That Figure Mainly Came From Google - Wired Wed, 04 Nov 2026 13:49:51 GMT
The AI minister now concedes the estimated figure is less than a third of that. Researchers blame the country’s slow rate of adoption.
 
‘I’m 100 Percent at War With Trump’: MAGA Revolts After Midterms Wipeout - Wired Wed, 04 Nov 2026 13:48:28 GMT
While some of Donald Trump’s closest allies have remained silent, much of MAGA is blaming him for historic losses.
 
Apple says it won't merge macOS and iPadOS, despite years of making them increasingly similar - TechSpot Wed, 04 Nov 2026 13:23:00 GMT

Apple CEO John Ternus recently stated that the company still has no plans to combine iPadOS and macOS into a single operating system. The operating systems have grown increasingly similar in recent years, but keeping them separate likely helps fatten the company's profits.

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Fortnite's Ultra-Rare Pirate Shop Token Hunt Sparks Wave of Profiteering and EBay Listings - IGN - Google Wed, 04 Nov 2026 13:12:36 GMT
  1. Fortnite's Ultra-Rare Pirate Shop Token Hunt Sparks Wave of Profiteering and EBay Listings IGN
  2. ‘Fortnite’ Clarifies The Odds Of Opening A Pirate Shop Token Chest Forbes
  3. Fortnite's Pirate Token Item Is Everything That's Wrong With The Game These Days Aftermath
  4. Fortnite’s Plan To Survive GTA 6 Is Finally Revealed: Make Everything Free GameSpot
  5. How to Get a Fortnite Pirate Shop Token and Claim Free Shop Items VICE
 
Six humanoid robots worked a 24-hour shift at a convenience store, but two weren't good enough to keep their jobs - TechSpot Wed, 04 Nov 2026 12:47:00 GMT

Agibot's G2 robots took over duties at an operating convenience store in Shanghai's Xuhui district between November 2 and 3. The company called the broadcast "Robots Never Clock Out," which perfectly captures why managers are introducing these robots.

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AMD posts record $13.4 billion revenue as AI boom fuels growth, but gaming sales are down 40% - TechSpot Wed, 04 Nov 2026 12:03:00 GMT

The data center segment, which includes both product lines, produced $8.5 billion of the total, or about 63% of net revenue. AMD expects to set another record next quarter with about $17 billion in revenue.

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Microsoft says Windows is now 20% more responsive and 40% faster at multitasking on 8GB PCs - TechSpot Wed, 04 Nov 2026 11:15:00 GMT

Microsoft has spent much of 2026 vowing to improve Windows 11. With the AI-driven memory crisis continuing to make RAM prices akin to that of gold, part of the upgrades has been to make the OS run better on 8GB machines.

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The Art and History of the Video Game Parry - TechSpot Wed, 04 Nov 2026 10:10:00 GMT
From early fencing games and arcade fighters to Bloodborne, Sekiro, and Clair Obscur, the parry has turned a moment of defense into one of gaming's most satisfying attacks.
 
MIT-led team receives funding to develop a wearable monitor for early disease detection - MIT Wed, 04 Nov 2026 05:00:00 GMT
Awarded up to $38 million from ARPA-H, the team aims to create a low-power, noninvasive sensor patch that measures heart failure and sepsis biomarkers in real-time.
 
Dream, build, destroy, repeat - MIT Wed, 04 Nov 2026 05:00:00 GMT
Members of the student-run MIT Combat Robotics Club learn through destruction.
 
Bloodborne reportedly sold more than 250,000 copies in 2026, 11 years after launch and with no patch since 2015 - TechSpot Wed, 04 Nov 2026 01:13:00 GMT

Alinea Analytics recently estimated that Bloodborne has sold more than 250,000 copies so far in 2026 alone. The figure is impressive considering the action RPG launched in 2015 exclusively for the PS4 and has never been updated for newer hardware or re-released, despite popular demand.

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3 Questions: Building more resilient minerals supply chains - MIT Tue, 03 Nov 2026 21:50:00 GMT
Elsa Olivetti, co-director of the MIT Minerals Stewardship Consortium, discusses how research and collaborations can strengthen mineral supply chains.
 
Featured video: Changing the conversation about endometriosis - MIT Tue, 03 Nov 2026 21:00:00 GMT
Documentary shines a powerful light on a painful disease that affects 265 million women, highlights efforts at MIT’s Center for Gynepathology Research to study the disease and find treatments.
 
Building connections across the research infrastructure - MIT Tue, 03 Nov 2026 19:30:00 GMT
MIT.nano and the Northeast Microelectronics Coalition gathered facility leaders and technology professionals from across the nation to explore ways to make shared-access facilities more connected.
 
Lemelson-MIT brings invention education to classrooms from kindergarten to college - MIT Mon, 02 Nov 2026 21:25:00 GMT
A new initiative in California, Tennessee, and New England puts learning by doing at the center of students’ STEM pathways, in step with MIT for America’s focus on helping students design, make, and innovate.
 
The Swift Observatory Dropped Back to Earth This Week. Here’s What to Know - CNET Mon, 02 Nov 2026 20:59:47 GMT
NASA believes most of the space telescope burned up in the atmosphere, but some fragments may have made their way down to Earth.
 
Faces of MIT: Vera Grbic - MIT Mon, 02 Nov 2026 20:45:00 GMT
IDHR communications officer Vera Grbic helps connect the MIT community with resources, support, and information through clear and accessible messaging.
 
Powering up for a pivotal moment - MIT Mon, 02 Nov 2026 19:55:00 GMT
From a nuclear revival to qubits, the MIT Energy Initiative’s annual research conference tracked deployment of today’s technologies to discovery of tomorrow’s breakthroughs.
 
A flexible new route to designer materials built from nanoparticles - MIT Mon, 02 Nov 2026 10:00:00 GMT
Pliable connector molecules could be key to creating nanoparticle-based materials for photonics, chemical catalysis, medicine, and more.
 
Regina Barzilay and Jim Collins win Pritzker Prize for AI and Science Research Excellence for work in AI-enabled antibiotic discovery - MIT Mon, 02 Nov 2026 05:35:00 GMT
The MIT professors collaborated to identify the first AI-discovered antibiotic, a scientific breakthrough that is widely recognized as a milestone in AI-driven drug discovery.
 
MIT in the media: “Unpack My Cambridge" with President Sally Kornbluth - MIT Mon, 02 Nov 2026 05:00:00 GMT
Kornbluth: “We hope to see you here soon on a visit to MIT, whether you are a prospective student, whether you are a tourist or whether you are just someone who likes really cool things.”
 
MIT engineers design a safer, more efficient vaccination system for farmed fish - MIT Mon, 02 Nov 2026 05:00:00 GMT
Water-resistant microneedles made from food-grade silk could deliver vaccines to help prevent the spread of disease in aquaculture.
 
MIT affiliates named 2026 Schmidt Sciences AI2050 Fellows - MIT Fri, 30 Oct 2026 20:15:00 GMT
Five MIT faculty members and two additional alumni are honored with fellowships to advance research on beneficial AI.
 
J-PAL North America launches ARTEMIS to train early-career researchers - MIT Fri, 30 Oct 2026 19:30:00 GMT
The Applied Research Training in Evaluation, Methods, and Impact Studies program provides dedicated support to help researchers overcome barriers to pursue and obtain funding for randomized evaluations.
 
Study pinpoints states with steepest warming trends since 1980 - MIT Fri, 30 Oct 2026 19:15:00 GMT
The findings indicate where adaptive measures are needed most around the United States.
 
Q&A: Hey AI, who should I vote for this year? - MIT Fri, 30 Oct 2026 19:00:00 GMT
MIT professors Adam Berinsky and Chara Podimata discuss a new project to track how AI chatbots are responding to questions about the 2026 U.S. midterm elections.
 
MIT engineers create nanoparticles for delivering personalized cancer vaccines - MIT Fri, 30 Oct 2026 04:30:00 GMT
The particles carry a customized dose of cancer antigens that can provoke a strong immune response against tumors.
 
Next Haunt: A scary “problem set” in the basement of Next House - MIT Thu, 29 Oct 2026 15:55:00 GMT
For more than a decade, MIT students have turned Next House’s basement into a spooky escape-room style test of puzzles, teamwork, and ingenuity.
 
Magnetic sensors track muscle movement, for better prosthetic limb control - MIT Thu, 29 Oct 2026 10:00:00 GMT
Researchers hope to use these sensors to help people with amputation achieve more natural movements with their prosthetic limbs.
 
New system gives users more control over their online experience - MIT Thu, 29 Oct 2026 04:00:00 GMT
The Social.Wiki framework enables anyone to easily edit social websites within the system, while allowing them to choose the content they see.
 
Capturing the complete process of embryonic development - MIT Wed, 28 Oct 2026 20:30:00 GMT
By tracking over 1 million cells, researchers created a detailed map of embryonic development in mice. It could provide development and disease insights.
 
Seven MIT affiliates elected to the National Academy of Medicine for 2026 - MIT Wed, 28 Oct 2026 18:55:00 GMT
Professor Michael Yaffe and six MIT alumni are honored for their outstanding professional achievement and commitment to service.
 
How the biggest Alzheimer’s risk gene disrupts the process of insulating neurons - MIT Wed, 28 Oct 2026 18:25:00 GMT
MIT researchers showed that the APOE4 gene variant suppresses molecular signaling needed for oligodendrocytes to myelinate neurons and also demonstrated a proof-of-concept fix.
 
A soft robot could help doctors diagnose and treat disorders of the small intestine - MIT Wed, 28 Oct 2026 18:00:00 GMT
MIT engineers designed a robotic enteroscope that can inch through the hard-to-reach small intestine, making biopsies and drug delivery easier.
 
3 Questions: Why infrastructure is entering a defining era - MIT Wed, 28 Oct 2026 16:00:00 GMT
Professor Ali Jadbabaie describes how AI, digital transformation, climate change, and complex geopolitics are forcing engineers and policymakers to rethink how infrastructure is designed, built, and managed.
 
Making machines that can listen - MIT Wed, 28 Oct 2026 04:00:00 GMT
Professor Paris Smaragdis develops computers with superhuman hearing for applications like speech recognition, music understanding, and environmental monitoring.
 
Origami-based construction method yields lightweight, load-bearing structures on architectural scales - MIT Tue, 27 Oct 2026 04:00:00 GMT
The modular approach could be used to erect emergency shelters or fabricate aerospace components more quickly and with less material than some techniques.
 
J-PAL North America launches Homelessness Evaluation Resource Hub to drive evidence-informed approaches to housing stability - MIT Mon, 26 Oct 2026 23:00:00 GMT
The hub serves as a free, online repository of essential content for policymakers, practitioners, and researchers seeking to leverage rigorous research to inform their approaches to homelessness.
 
Hashim Sarkis to step down as dean of the School of Architecture and Planning - MIT Mon, 26 Oct 2026 20:30:00 GMT
During a dozen years of leadership, Sarkis championed projects that advanced research, education, and public engagement, and helped design thrive at MIT.
 
Live Now! We’ve Folded the iPhone Duo Over 275,000 Times – Watch Us Fold It Thousands More - CNET Mon, 26 Oct 2026 17:00:15 GMT
We’re using our custom-made robot to open and close the iPhone Duo hundreds of thousands of times. Watch along and get your questions answered by CNET editors live.
 
Implantable device uses ultrasound to improve drug delivery to the brain - MIT Mon, 26 Oct 2026 15:00:00 GMT
This targeted approach could offer a way to prevent the recurrence of aggressive brain tumors.
 
Watch the universe emerge from the dark ages, with Lumina - MIT Mon, 26 Oct 2026 04:00:00 GMT
The new simulation tracks dark matter, galaxies, stars, and cosmic structures over the universe’s first 2 billion years, in greater detail and volume than ever before.
 
At MIT, Martha Minow speaks on sustaining democracy, both by using and overcoming AI - MIT Fri, 23 Oct 2026 21:00:00 GMT
In Compton Lecture, the distinguished legal scholar warns of potential “loss of the Enlightenment” while suggesting ways innovations can meet our civic and cultural needs.
 
Reinforcing the value of human understanding at MIT - MIT Fri, 23 Oct 2026 19:35:00 GMT
During the School of Humanities, Arts, and Social Sciences’ 75th Anniversary Symposium, President Sally Kornbluth said “MIT has never needed your particular insight and guidance more than we do now.”
 
Gunter Stein, control systems and theory expert, dies at 84 - MIT Fri, 23 Oct 2026 18:25:00 GMT
Longtime EECS adjunct professor and LIDS researcher was known for an influential essay on the need for engineers to “respect the unstable.”
 
Q&A: How AI came to model the “messy” human mind - MIT Fri, 23 Oct 2026 04:00:00 GMT
Assistant Professor Benjamin Lindquist studies how engineers deliberately injected randomness into early AI, giving rise to deep-learning models that sometimes hallucinate.
 
Persistence, teamwork, and some healthy competition - MIT Fri, 23 Oct 2026 04:00:00 GMT
Senior Veronica Calzadilla Sosa has taken the long route toward her MIT degree and found a supportive community along the way.
 
Startup plans to rejuvenate the nuclear power industry with a new manufacturing approach - MIT Thu, 22 Oct 2026 04:00:00 GMT
Founded by Jake Jurewicz ’14, SM ’15, Blue Energy aims to manufacture giant pieces of nuclear reactors at shipyards and ship them on barges for final assembly.
 
Tod Machover’s new symphony plays with AI while reflecting on democracy - MIT Wed, 21 Oct 2026 04:00:00 GMT
The MIT composer’s inventive “already and not yet,” premiering at the Boston Symphony Orchestra, uses new AI tools to create interplay with musicians while thematically exploring the fortunes of democracy.
 
MIT spinout makes surgical stitching more like applying a sticky note - MIT Tue, 20 Oct 2026 04:00:00 GMT
SanaHeal has developed a biologically compatible adhesive that sticks to wet tissues to simplify a variety of surgeries.
 
Giving AI a “crystal clear” view of the materials world - MIT Sun, 18 Oct 2026 04:00:00 GMT
New research can help AI models understand crystalline materials in 3D and reason about their properties.
 
Fostering community amid Kendall Square’s innovation - MIT Fri, 16 Oct 2026 16:00:00 GMT
The 18th annual Kendall Square Association Annual Meeting explored how new technologies could be a force for shared prosperity in society.
 
Bread as a Sponge for Oil Is the Best Kitchen Hack I Learned All Year - CNET Fri, 16 Oct 2026 09:00:00 GMT
Keep oil out of the kitchen sink with this nifty trick.
 
Satellite data reveal how Antarctica’s ice cliffs behave over time - MIT Thu, 15 Oct 2026 18:00:00 GMT
The cliffs don’t always collapse in the runaway process that scientists had expected.
 
Q&A: The “collision” between AI, your brain, and society - MIT Thu, 15 Oct 2026 04:00:00 GMT
In a new book, Professor Eric So explores how the technology affects our thinking skills.
 
Researchers improve weather forecasts looking two to six weeks out - MIT Wed, 14 Oct 2026 15:00:00 GMT
A new machine-learning approach broke records for weather forecasting for an important time frame in emergency planning.
 
Economists Robert Hall PhD ’67 and Michael Woodford PhD ’83 share Nobel Prize - MIT Mon, 12 Oct 2026 12:00:00 GMT
The MIT alumni are honored for work that illuminates how government policy can spur growth in response to economic downturns.
 
3 Questions: What is the best path forward for AI in academia? - MIT Thu, 08 Oct 2026 21:25:00 GMT
MIT Statistics and Data Science Center Director Alexander (Sasha) Rakhlin shares important considerations for departments and institutions.
 
What to Know About Meta’s Muse AI Before It Learns Too Much About You - CNET Tue, 29 Sep 2026 19:35:31 GMT
Meta’s Muse launched with a lovable mascot and a string of privacy problems. Here’s what the AI agent collects and what to keep in mind.
 
The Clock Is Running on Apple’s Siri Settlement. How to File Before Dec. 21 - CNET Wed, 06 May 2026 18:26:08 GMT
Anyone in the US who bought an iPhone 15 Pro, iPhone 15 Pro Max or iPhone 16 model between June 2024 and March 2025 is eligible to file a claim.
 
It’s Possible You’ve Been Making Coffee All Wrong: 6 Mistakes a Pro Says to Avoid - CNET Thu, 16 Jan 2025 13:31:49 GMT
Avoid these brewing blunders for coffee that tastes like the stuff baristas make.
 
Google Search Isn’t Your Only Option. Try One of These Other Free Search Engines Now - CNET Tue, 13 Aug 2024 11:00:07 GMT
These free Google alternatives make it easy to break up with the tech giant.