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USV raised $900M, including a $500M early-stage fund, up from $275M in 2024, cuts general partnership to four investors, and aims to lead more AI rounds (Bloomberg) - Techmeme Thu, 08 Oct 2026 20:40:01 GMT

Bloomberg:
USV raised $900M, including a $500M early-stage fund, up from $275M in 2024, cuts general partnership to four investors, and aims to lead more AI rounds — New York City-based venture firm Union Square Ventures is reinventing itself to better compete in the artificial intelligence race …

 
Sources: Apple plans a second October launch, on or around October 27, for its first touch-screen MacBook, a new iPad mini, and M6 14-inch MacBook Pro and iMac (Mark Gurman/Bloomberg) - Techmeme Thu, 08 Oct 2026 20:25:02 GMT

Mark Gurman / Bloomberg:
Sources: Apple plans a second October launch, on or around October 27, for its first touch-screen MacBook, a new iPad mini, and M6 14-inch MacBook Pro and iMac — Apple Inc., already set to introduce a revamped smart home strategy next week, is planning a second launch in October to introduce …

 
Anthropic launches OSS Scanner, a free opt-in vulnerability scanner for critical open-source projects; its AI-generated reports are sent without human review (Anthropic) - Techmeme Thu, 08 Oct 2026 20:23:09 GMT

Anthropic:
Anthropic launches OSS Scanner, a free opt-in vulnerability scanner for critical open-source projects; its AI-generated reports are sent without human review — We're launching OSS Scanner, an opt-in vulnerability scanner for the open-source ecosystem informed by our experience using Claude …

 
R.I.P. Margaret Hamilton, whose code saved the Apollo 11 Moon landing - ArsTechnica Thu, 08 Oct 2026 20:15:53 GMT
Hamilton also coined the term "software engineering" and founded two successful software companies.
 
Margaret Hamilton dies at 90. Her programming helped astronauts reach the moon. - The Washington Post - Google Thu, 08 Oct 2026 20:15:40 GMT
  1. Margaret Hamilton dies at 90. Her programming helped astronauts reach the moon. The Washington Post
  2. Margaret Hamilton, computing pioneer who led software development for the Apollo program, dies at 90 MIT News
  3. Margaret Hamilton, who led a software team for NASA's Apollo program, dies at 90 Yahoo
  4. Before Computer Science Became a Boys’ Club, Margaret Hamilton Wrote the Code The New York Times
  5. Margaret Hamilton, whose software helped land Apollo astronauts on the moon, has died CNN
 
Let's Encrypt cuts certificate lifetimes to 64 days starting February 2027 - ArsTechnica Thu, 08 Oct 2026 19:57:17 GMT
Free SSL/TLS certificate lifetimes reduce to 64 days in February.
 
Filing: the FTC is probing Block over inadequate customer service for frozen or deactivated Square accounts amid staffing cuts, following 1,500+ complaints (Leah Nylen/Bloomberg) - Techmeme Thu, 08 Oct 2026 19:45:43 GMT

Leah Nylen / Bloomberg:
Filing: the FTC is probing Block over inadequate customer service for frozen or deactivated Square accounts amid staffing cuts, following 1,500+ complaints — The Federal Trade Commission is investigating whether Block Inc., the parent of Square and Cash App, violated US consumer protection laws …

 
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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California to Ban Quartz Countertops Amid Health Concerns - CNET Thu, 08 Oct 2026 19:44:53 GMT
Quartz countertops are made through a process that releases crystalline silica, which can lead to numerous health conditions like silicosis.
 
Driver wins $76 after ALPR led to bogus traffic stop, drug searches - ArsTechnica Thu, 08 Oct 2026 19:42:30 GMT
Mass surveillance gets stupider.
 
Anthropic launches the Critical Infrastructure Defense Program to provide AI models, threat research, and on-site support, starting with CrowdStrike and others (Sam Sabin/Axios) - Techmeme Thu, 08 Oct 2026 19:30:41 GMT

Sam Sabin / Axios:
Anthropic launches the Critical Infrastructure Defense Program to provide AI models, threat research, and on-site support, starting with CrowdStrike and others — Anthropic is launching a new cybersecurity initiative designed to bring its most powerful AI models and engineers …

 
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.
 
RFK Jr. unveils sweeping federal initiative to find evidence of vaccine injuries - ArsTechnica Thu, 08 Oct 2026 19:26:32 GMT
"[T]he Trump-RFK Jr anti-vax agenda keeps getting more corrupt and dangerous."
 
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.
 
Another Critical Role Actor Joins The Final Fantasy VII Revelation Cast As Shiva (But Not The Shiva You Think) - Kotaku - Google Thu, 08 Oct 2026 19:21:13 GMT
  1. Another Critical Role Actor Joins The Final Fantasy VII Revelation Cast As Shiva (But Not The Shiva You Think) Kotaku
  2. Final Fantasy VII Revelation Announces an NPC-ified Version of Shiva Voiced by Marisha Ray | NYCC 2026 IGN
  3. Watch The Cast Of Final Fantasy 7 Revelation Get Emotional In Their Last Recording Sessions Kotaku
  4. Final Fantasy VII Revelation "behind-the-scenes" video shows the voice cast in action, Marisha Ray voicing Polydroid Shiva GoNintendo
 
Nvidia, Oracle, CoreWeave, and other AI stocks fell after a report that OpenAI's annualized revenue at September's end was $20B less than previously reported (CNBC) - Techmeme Thu, 08 Oct 2026 19:20:01 GMT

CNBC:
Nvidia, Oracle, CoreWeave, and other AI stocks fell after a report that OpenAI's annualized revenue at September's end was $20B less than previously reported — Shares of Nvidia, Oracle, CoreWeave and other artificial intelligence names sank lower on Thursday after the market learned more details about OpenAI's revenue.
 
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 18:58:38 GMT
No More Missed Zygarde Cells! 5 Big Quality of Life Changes Are Coming to Pokémon GO Pokémon GO Hub
 
The Atari 800XL hybrid gaming console is back after decades in obscurity - Engadget Thu, 08 Oct 2026 18:51:28 GMT
This updated version connects via HDMI and comes with 25 built-in games.
 
An experimental tour-de-force: Entanglement between glass bead and light - ArsTechnica Thu, 08 Oct 2026 18:45:23 GMT
Getting a glass bead to act like a quantum object by entangling it with light.
 
Digital Signage in the Browser With Just a Click - Hack a Day Thu, 08 Oct 2026 18:30:53 GMT
There are many ways to display text on a computer screen, but most require at least some manual effort from the user. It’s annoying enough even if you’re dealing with …read more
 
Google’s New AI Notetaker Keeps Things Local and Private - CNET Thu, 08 Oct 2026 18:24:05 GMT
This could be a game changer for AI note-taking and transcription.
 
US suspends permanent residency program for Microsoft, Adobe and other tech companies - Engadget Thu, 08 Oct 2026 18:23:00 GMT
Seven companies have been accused of fraud regarding the H-1B worker visas.
 
Sources: Apple promotes Carson Oliver to VP of the App Store and names Steve Smith as M&A chief, replacing Adrian Perica, who keeps iCloud, Fitness+, and News (Mark Gurman/Bloomberg) - Techmeme Thu, 08 Oct 2026 18:10:02 GMT

Mark Gurman / Bloomberg:
Sources: Apple promotes Carson Oliver to VP of the App Store and names Steve Smith as M&A chief, replacing Adrian Perica, who keeps iCloud, Fitness+, and News — Apple Inc. is naming a new mergers and acquisitions chief, according to people familiar with the matter …

 
Sources: Firmus is set to postpone its IPO and is weighing a private funding round instead, as some investors raised concerns over its pricing strategy (Bloomberg) - Techmeme Thu, 08 Oct 2026 18:01:12 GMT

Bloomberg:
Sources: Firmus is set to postpone its IPO and is weighing a private funding round instead, as some investors raised concerns over its pricing strategy — Australian data center company Firmus Grid Ltd. is set to postpone its initial public offering, and the company is weighing …

 
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.
 
Razer's Basilisk V4 Pro gaming mouse features a new tilt wheel and up to 275 hours of battery life - Engadget Thu, 08 Oct 2026 17:40:00 GMT
The company also released the V4 Hyperspeed and a charging dock.
 
Everything Amazon has announced so far in October 2026 - Engadget Thu, 08 Oct 2026 17:30:00 GMT
Every week, the company has been introducing new devices and products. So here's a nifty roundup.
 
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?
 
Anthropic updates its usage policy to ban "sustained and needless abusive or cruel behavior" toward Claude; ending chats is "the primary enforcement mechanism" (Hayden Field/The Verge) - Techmeme Thu, 08 Oct 2026 17:20:01 GMT

Hayden Field / The Verge:
Anthropic updates its usage policy to ban “sustained and needless abusive or cruel behavior” toward Claude; ending chats is “the primary enforcement mechanism” — The usage policy update also adds new rules addressing propaganda campaigns, surveillance, and weapon development.
 
Apple Announces Next ‘Welcome Home’ Special Event on Oct. 13 - CNET Thu, 08 Oct 2026 17:16:47 GMT
The company is expected to release a new HomePod and Apple TV next week.
 
First Forza Horizon 6 PS5 Gameplay Arrives as Release Date Is Revealed - Push Square - Google Thu, 08 Oct 2026 17:15:00 GMT
  1. First Forza Horizon 6 PS5 Gameplay Arrives as Release Date Is Revealed 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. Forza Horizon 6 Has Physical Disc on PS5, Pre-Order Details & Prices Revealed Insider Gaming
  5. Next Major Xbox Open World Game on PS5 Gets Release Date AOL.com
 
Trump says the WH considers as "THE ENEMY" anyone who uses the term Artificial Intelligence, not "the highly accepted" and "more accurate" Super Intelligence (Donald J. Trump/@realDonaldTrump ...) - Techmeme Thu, 08 Oct 2026 17:10:00 GMT

Donald J. Trump / @[email protected]:
Trump says the WH considers as “THE ENEMY” anyone who uses the term Artificial Intelligence, not “the highly accepted” and “more accurate” Super Intelligence — The White House considers anyone that uses the term, “Artificial Intelligence,” …

 
Two Point Museum's Cutest Collaboration Is Now Available, And It's Free - Nintendo Life - Google Thu, 08 Oct 2026 17:00:00 GMT
  1. Two Point Museum's Cutest Collaboration Is Now Available, And It's Free Nintendo Life
  2. 2025’s Best Strategy Game Just Gave Players a Perfect Reason to Return Polygon.com
  3. Two Point Museum x Little Kitty, Big City collaboration update now available Gematsu
  4. Two Point Museum: Rides & Relics Turns History Into A Thrill Ride TheXboxHub
  5. Sega Sammy stock launches a new Two Point Museum expansion AD HOC NEWS
 
American Airlines is bringing Starlink Wi-Fi to its entire mainline fleet in 2027 - Engadget Thu, 08 Oct 2026 16:57:00 GMT
It's more than double the number of aircraft the company quoted earlier this year.
 
Docs: OpenAI told investors its annualized revenue was nearing $50B at the end of September, well below the $70B reported by the media based on investor docs (Financial Times) - Techmeme Thu, 08 Oct 2026 16:51:53 GMT

Financial Times:
Docs: OpenAI told investors its annualized revenue was nearing $50B at the end of September, well below the $70B reported by the media based on investor docs — AI giant recently told investors the key figure was approaching $50bn in September, far less than the $70bn that was widely reported
 
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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Amazon is phasing out Fire Tablets because they weren’t ‘giving customers what they were asking for’ - The Verge - Google Thu, 08 Oct 2026 16:34:57 GMT
  1. Amazon is phasing out Fire Tablets because they weren’t ‘giving customers what they were asking for’ The Verge
  2. Introducing all-new Amazon Alexa Tablets—powerful tablets with Alexa+ built in About Amazon
  3. Amazon overhauls aging devices lineup with higher-priced Alexa tablet, dumping the budget Fire CNBC
  4. Amazon’s new Alexa Tablets drop the Fire branding but are more Android than ever Ars Technica
  5. Amazon Overhauls Tablet Line By Going After Apple’s High-End iPads Bloomberg.com
 
Amazon's new Alexa Tablets drop the Fire branding but are more Android than ever - ArsTechnica Thu, 08 Oct 2026 16:32:46 GMT
Amazon killed its app store, so Google Play it is.
 
AI hardware startup Natura unveils Interface, a $99 smart ring that connects to AI agents and apps, including Claude, ChatGPT, Muse, Grok Bot, and Instinct (Aisha Malik/TechCrunch) - Techmeme Thu, 08 Oct 2026 16:25:01 GMT

Aisha Malik / TechCrunch:
AI hardware startup Natura unveils Interface, a $99 smart ring that connects to AI agents and apps, including Claude, ChatGPT, Muse, Grok Bot, and Instinct — Meet Interface, a new $99 smart ring from AI and hardware startup Natura that's designed for the era of AI agents.
 
Arena, which develops the popular AI model leaderboard, raised $200M at a $3.1B valuation, up from $1.7B in January, and launches an Alignment Index (Rachel Metz/Bloomberg) - Techmeme Thu, 08 Oct 2026 16:20:02 GMT

Rachel Metz / Bloomberg:
Arena, which develops the popular AI model leaderboard, raised $200M at a $3.1B valuation, up from $1.7B in January, and launches an Alignment Index — Arena Intelligence Inc., the startup behind a popular artificial intelligence model leaderboard, has raised $200 million in funding …

 
Apple is set to show off new smart home devices at an October 13 event - Engadget Thu, 08 Oct 2026 16:16:30 GMT
The event is set for 9AM ET.
 
A Cult Indie Hit From 17 Years Ago Just Announced A Surprise Sequel - Kotaku - Google Thu, 08 Oct 2026 16:14:52 GMT
A Cult Indie Hit From 17 Years Ago Just Announced A Surprise Sequel Kotaku
 
GlobalFoundries signs a five-year, $2B deal to provide silicon interposer production capacity to TSMC, manufactured at GlobalFoundries' Malta, New York facility (Ian King/Bloomberg) - Techmeme Thu, 08 Oct 2026 16:10:00 GMT

Ian King / Bloomberg:
GlobalFoundries signs a five-year, $2B deal to provide silicon interposer production capacity to TSMC, manufactured at GlobalFoundries' Malta, New York facility — GlobalFoundries Inc. shares gained as much as 7% after the chip manufacturer announced a five-year, $2 billion deal …

 
Testing 6 Completely Different Gravel Bikes Head to Head to Find the Future of Gravel - Outside Magazine - Google Thu, 08 Oct 2026 16:07:45 GMT
Testing 6 Completely Different Gravel Bikes Head to Head to Find the Future of Gravel Outside Magazine
 
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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Apple announces a "Welcome home" event on October 13 at 9am ET in NYC, where it is expected to unveil a "HomePad", a new Apple TV, LG home accessories, and more (Ryan Christoffel/9to5Mac) - Techmeme Thu, 08 Oct 2026 16:05:00 GMT

Ryan Christoffel / 9to5Mac:
Apple announces a “Welcome home” event on October 13 at 9am ET in NYC, where it is expected to unveil a “HomePad”, a new Apple TV, LG home accessories, and more — Today Apple announced a special event happening next Tuesday, October 13 with the tagline 'Welcome home.
 
Apple Product Launch Announced for October 13: 'Welcome Home' - MacRumors - Google Thu, 08 Oct 2026 16:04:12 GMT
  1. Apple Product Launch Announced for October 13: 'Welcome Home' MacRumors
  2. Apple to Launch Doorbell, Lock, Thermostat Developed With LG Bloomberg.com
  3. 4 big announcements coming at Apple’s Welcome Home event Macworld
  4. Apple Reportedly Partners With LG Electronics To Enter Smart Home Device Market Yahoo Finance
  5. What to expect from Apple's October 13 'Welcome home' releases AppleInsider
 
Natura’s $99 smart ring puts AI agents on your finger - TechCrunch - Google Thu, 08 Oct 2026 16:00:00 GMT
Natura’s $99 smart ring puts AI agents on your finger TechCrunchSee more headlines & perspectives on Google News
 
Careful out there: latest GTA 6 leak has major story spoilers - Engadget Thu, 08 Oct 2026 15:32:04 GMT
If you can't help yourself, maybe don't watch it at work...
 
You'll Have One Last Shot At The Zelda: Ocarina Of Time Switch 2 That Keeps Selling Out Everywhere During A Midnight Launch - Kotaku - Google Thu, 08 Oct 2026 15:30:38 GMT
  1. You'll Have One Last Shot At The Zelda: Ocarina Of Time Switch 2 That Keeps Selling Out Everywhere During A Midnight Launch Kotaku
  2. Best Buy to host late-night openings for The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time launch Best Buy Corporate
  3. ‘Ocarina Of Time’ Switch 2 Hardware Remains Frustratingly Elusive Forbes
  4. Best Buy Announces Midnight Opening for Ocarina of Time Launch, Zelda Switch 2 Consoles Also Up for Grabs IGN
  5. Nintendo gives the Switch 2 a Hyrule makeover for Zelda’s 40th anniversary Lifestyle Asia Hong Kong
 
With Latest Update, Alexa Refuses to Pass the Aux - Hack a Day Thu, 08 Oct 2026 15:30:00 GMT
Although the feature has been deleted from newer models, there was a time when Amazon’s Echo devices included a 3.5 mm “aux” input jack that let you connect other audio …read more
 
Amazon builds 1,000th satellite, will launch space internet service by end of year - ArsTechnica Thu, 08 Oct 2026 15:28:36 GMT
"If this was easy, everybody else would be doing it."
 
These US states just said ‘no’ to Apple Wallet driver’s licenses - 9to5Mac - Google Thu, 08 Oct 2026 15:21:00 GMT
These US states just said ‘no’ to Apple Wallet driver’s licenses 9to5Mac
 
Smart Contact Lenses May Arrive as Soon as 2030. Here’s What They Do - CNET Thu, 08 Oct 2026 15:21:00 GMT
Could they be the next “eye” phone? I spoke with the founders of Xpanceo to find out.
 
Google Cloud introduces Gemini agent for work as AI race heats up - Reuters - Google Thu, 08 Oct 2026 15:11:43 GMT
  1. Google Cloud introduces Gemini agent for work as AI race heats up Reuters
  2. Google Launches ‘Universal’ Gemini AI Agent for Workplace Bloomberg.com
  3. Google Workspace Gets AI Agents. What It Means for Alphabet Stock. Barron's
  4. Google Cloud introduces the Gemini agent. blog.google
  5. Google brings agentic AI to Gemini, starting with businesses TechCrunch
 
35% of Sony’s Wolverine launch sales were the disc version, data suggests - Video Games Chronicle - Google Thu, 08 Oct 2026 15:09:57 GMT
  1. 35% of Sony’s Wolverine launch sales were the disc version, data suggests Video Games Chronicle
  2. Over a third of Wolverine sales were physical, despite Sony’s anti-disc agenda Yahoo Tech
  3. Marvel's Wolverine Drives Strong PS5 Sales, Highlighting Sony's (SONY) Gaming Momentum GuruFocus
  4. Marvel’s Wolverine sold 756,000 boxed copies in a month: physical still matters Softonic
 
Free Play Days – ARC Raiders, S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl, Little Nightmares III, Screamer, and More - XBOX Wire - Google Thu, 08 Oct 2026 15:04:55 GMT
  1. Free Play Days – ARC Raiders, S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl, Little Nightmares III, Screamer, and More XBOX Wire
  2. Free Play Days: Try These Xbox Games For Free (October 8-11) Pure Xbox
  3. Xbox Game Is Free to Play Until October 11, No Game Pass Required Comic Book Resources
  4. 5 AAA Xbox games are completely free right now, with no Xbox Game Pass required T3
  5. Xbox users can try seven games for free from October 8th to 11th. GameGPU
 
GTA 6: Rockstar Releases Brand New Official Screenshots Showing Off Stunning Reflections - IGN - Google Thu, 08 Oct 2026 14:49:11 GMT
  1. GTA 6: Rockstar Releases Brand New Official Screenshots Showing Off Stunning Reflections IGN
  2. GTA 6: The Big Interview IGN
  3. With sex in GTA 6, studio boss suggests Rockstar doesn't want another Hot Coffee moment Yahoo Tech
  4. GTA 6’s Lucia Actress Addressed By Rockstar, Who Clears A High Bar Forbes
  5. Rockstar Reveals 35 New GTA 6 Features VICE
 
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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Xbox's new division will focus on TV and movie adaptations of its biggest franchises - Engadget Thu, 08 Oct 2026 14:33:37 GMT
No really, how are you going to adapt Candy Crush.
 
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.
 
Pull Up to 7-Eleven in Forza Horizon 6 - XBOX Wire - Google Thu, 08 Oct 2026 14:14:55 GMT
  1. Pull Up to 7-Eleven in Forza Horizon 6 XBOX Wire
  2. Forza Horizon 6 Series 6 includes seven new cars and 7-Eleven-themed content Traxion.GG
  3. Convoy Up with Your Friends in Horizon Meets Forza.net
  4. Where is 7-Eleven Car Meet in Forza Horizon 6. #LightLunch Photo Challenge in Summer Series 6 of FH6 escorenews.com
  5. Forza Horizon 6 Festival Playlist Challenges Guide – Series 6 Summer TheXboxHub
 
Internal files add to evidence of an ExxonMobil climate deception campaign - ArsTechnica Thu, 08 Oct 2026 14:04:42 GMT
Court filings reveal new details about Exxon's decades of internal climate deliberations.
 
Lead a Discord Exodus with a Matrix Server - Hack a Day Thu, 08 Oct 2026 14:00:07 GMT
The Internet, and large groups of people in general, tend to have a remarkably short collective memory. Whether it’s the nature of algorithms or the people themselves to always be …read more
 
The new Stylophone Mini packs in iconic sounds and comes in three nifty colors - Engadget Thu, 08 Oct 2026 14:00:00 GMT
It's little because it's small, and it's small because it's little.
 
Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves DLC characters Manjiro Sano and Ken Ryuguji trailers, screenshots - Gematsu - Google Thu, 08 Oct 2026 13:38:20 GMT
  1. Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves DLC characters Manjiro Sano and Ken Ryuguji trailers, screenshots Gematsu
  2. Fatal Fury: CotW Teases Crossover with Tekken 8 Inven Global
  3. Fatal Fury: City Of The Wolves Promo Video May Hint At Reina As December DLC Character TwistedVoxel
  4. Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves is getting a Tokyo Revengers collab UnGeek
  5. Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves Announces Tekken 8 Collaboration Final Weapon
 
Memory crisis puts Samsung on track for the biggest quarterly operating profit in tech history - TechSpot Thu, 08 Oct 2026 13:16:00 GMT

Samsung's preliminary guidance puts operating profit for July through September at 107.4 trillion won ($80.2 billion), compared to 12.17 trillion won ($9.1 billion) a year earlier. Revenue is expected to reach 195 trillion won ($145.6 billion), an increase of almost 127%.

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Amazon's new Alexa tablets will have full access to Google Play - Engadget Thu, 08 Oct 2026 13:00:00 GMT
You'll be able to access Google Play and its apps on the new Amazon Alexa tablets.
 
Amazon's new Alexa tablets include a 12-inch model with anti-glare screen - Engadget Thu, 08 Oct 2026 13:00:00 GMT
Amazon has launched three new tablets that come with Alexa+.
 
Amazon's Panos Panay teases more Alexa-branded devices and a new design language - Engadget Thu, 08 Oct 2026 13:00:00 GMT
More will be revealed later this month.
 
Amazon is releasing kids' versions of its new Alexa Tablets - Engadget Thu, 08 Oct 2026 13:00:00 GMT
The new Amazon Kids Tablets come in two sizes and can be bundled with one of two styles of case.
 
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.
 
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.
 
Amazon Alexa Tablet 12 Pro hands-on: Taking aim at the iPad Pro for less than half the price - Engadget Thu, 08 Oct 2026 13:00:00 GMT
It's a promising tablet that starts at about $500.
 
Goodbye, Fire Tablet: Amazon’s New Alexa Tablet Is a Flashy Portable Entertainment Hub - CNET Thu, 08 Oct 2026 13:00:00 GMT
The new tablets tie together the Amazon media ecosystem so you can pick up where you left off from just about anywhere.
 
Amazon Alexa Tablet 12 Pro vs Amazon Fire HD 10: What's changed, and is the upgrade worth it? - Engadget Thu, 08 Oct 2026 13:00:00 GMT
Amazon's best tablet ever didn't have to work hard for the title, but a new nanomatte screen and Kindle mode sweeten the deal.
 
‘GTA 6’ Leaks Return With A Clothing-Optional Lucia And Jason - Forbes - Google Thu, 08 Oct 2026 12:58:08 GMT
  1. ‘GTA 6’ Leaks Return With A Clothing-Optional Lucia And Jason Forbes
  2. New GTA 6 Cyberleek video has story clips, gameplay footage, and one very NSFW detail Mashable
  3. GTA VI leaks continue with a lengthy (and very nude) gameplay video The Verge
  4. Full-frontal nudity, dirt-biking, and a dev menu: GTA 6's infamous leaker is back with the most X-rated look at the game yet Eurogamer.net
  5. Cyberleek Returns With GTA 6 "Extended Leek" [2026] https://tech-insider.org/
 
Microsoft Office is down to $29 for a lifetime license - TechSpot Thu, 08 Oct 2026 12:55:00 GMT

Word, Excel, and PowerPoint remain industry standards, but a Microsoft 365 subscription may not fit your budget. With Microsoft Office Professional 2021, you get a one-time purchase that includes Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Access, Publisher, and OneNote. This standalone license means no subscriptions or hidden fees, just a complete suite...

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Ransomware recovery firm claimed it could decrypt files, but may have just paid hackers and pocketed the difference - TechSpot Thu, 08 Oct 2026 12:04:00 GMT

The United States Department of Justice has charged Zohar Pinhasi, 50, also known as "Zack Silver" and "Zack Green," with fraud. He ran a Florida-based company called MonsterCloud that told ransomware victims not to pay attackers because it had a way of decrypting their files – for a fee, of course.

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AirPods 5 vs. AirPods Pro 3: I’ve Listened to Both Earbuds, and This Pair Wins - CNET - Google Thu, 08 Oct 2026 12:00:01 GMT
  1. AirPods 5 vs. AirPods Pro 3: I’ve Listened to Both Earbuds, and This Pair Wins CNET
  2. Ode to the AirPods 5 Spyglass
  3. AirPods Pro 3 vs AirPods Pro 2: Three reasons to upgrade 9to5Mac
  4. Apple AirPods 5 offers the best noise cancellation yet on open earbuds, and better sound to match Telegraph India
  5. The AirPods 5 are Apple's most repairable earbuds ever with a score of 2/10. Great success! PhoneArena
 
Review: Hellraiser: Revival (PS5) - Faithful Adaptation Let Down by Severe Gameplay Woes - Push Square - Google Thu, 08 Oct 2026 12:00:00 GMT
  1. Review: Hellraiser: Revival (PS5) - Faithful Adaptation Let Down by Severe Gameplay Woes Push Square
  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 review: visually inventive, risky and authentic, but has its limitations Creative Bloq
  5. Clive Barker's Hellraiser: Revival Is Getting Some Seriously Divided Reviews At Launch Pure Xbox
 
Blizzard is changing the appearance of WoW: Forever's new Skyborne race in response to community feedback - Eurogamer.net - Google Thu, 08 Oct 2026 11:35:03 GMT
  1. Blizzard is changing the appearance of WoW: Forever's new Skyborne race in response to community feedback Eurogamer.net
  2. World of Warcraft: Forever- The Future of Skyborne Visual Updates Blizzard News
  3. Blizzard speaks on WoW: Forever's controversial new Skyborne race, says giving it to both Alliance and Horde for 'long-term population balance' — 'We may occasionally make a bold choice' TechRadar
  4. Post-Beta 'WoW: Forever': What Is the Development Direction? Inven Global
  5. WoW: Forever – Learn More about The Skyborne, the High Elven Exiles GameSpace.com
 
Google and Unity unveil gen-AI game-making platforms, and demonstrate one of them with depressingly rubbish "dream game" Space Corridor - Eurogamer.net - Google Thu, 08 Oct 2026 11:33:09 GMT
  1. Google and Unity unveil gen-AI game-making platforms, and demonstrate one of them with depressingly rubbish "dream game" Space Corridor Eurogamer.net
  2. Introducing Playground: Create and play custom games blog.google
  3. Google and Unity Partner on New AI Gaming Platform for the Next Era of Interactive Entertainment Business Wire
  4. Google launches platform to create video games from text prompts Financial Times
  5. Google now lets you make games with AI The Verge
 
Wizards of the Coast Confirms Reprints for Popular MTG Warhammer 40K Commander Decks - IGN - Google Thu, 08 Oct 2026 11:20:46 GMT
  1. Wizards of the Coast Confirms Reprints for Popular MTG Warhammer 40K Commander Decks IGN
  2. Magic: The Gathering Is Bringing Back Four Out of Print Commander Decks VICE
  3. Wizards Confirms Reprints of Beloved $356 Commander Precons MTG Rocks
  4. Magic: The Gathering Warhammer 40K Decks Are Making A Big Comeback With Reprints Yahoo
  5. Some of 'Magic: The Gathering’s Most Expensive Decks Are Officially Getting Reprints Polygon.com
 
Nvidia's big bet on physical AI aims for safer robotaxis, humanoid robots - ArsTechnica Thu, 08 Oct 2026 11:15:33 GMT
Full-stack safety solution for physical AI is being used by robotics companies.
 
"Software is over": Developer uses AI to build free Adobe clones after frustration with cancellation fees - TechSpot Thu, 08 Oct 2026 11:15:00 GMT

As Ars Technica reports, developer Brandon Thomas is taking on seven of Adobe's best-known applications through Artcraft. The project extend beyond Adobe's famous photo editing program to video production, vector graphics, page layouts, and PDF tools.

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A senator tried to ban gambling on prediction markets—now she's a Kalshi lobbyist - ArsTechnica Thu, 08 Oct 2026 11:00:14 GMT
Sen. Blanche Lincoln wrote law that let US ban sports-event contracts. She lobbies for the other side now.
 
The World’s Smallest TV Console Plays DOOM - Hack a Day Thu, 08 Oct 2026 11:00:01 GMT
We’ve seen plenty of game console projects here, many of them that seek to produce a miniature game console. But this one from [RayTriangle] may break a new barrier entirely …read more
 
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.
 
Teenage Engineering will stop making synths to focus on... whatever it feels like - Engadget Thu, 08 Oct 2026 10:49:54 GMT
Teenage Engineering, the company famous for its synths, is going to stop making... synths.
 
Life Is Asymmetric. The Scientists Who Figured Out Why Won the 2026 Nobel Prize in Chemistry - Wired Thu, 08 Oct 2026 10:30:00 GMT
Henri Kagan and Kensō Soai designed chemical reactions producing only one of the two mirror-image forms of a molecule—an important finding for the synthesis of pharmaceuticals and other biological substances.
 
Xbox Game Pass adds three games today, including two day-one titles - TrueAchievements - Google Thu, 08 Oct 2026 10:25:25 GMT
  1. Xbox Game Pass adds three games today, including two day-one titles TrueAchievements
  2. Coming to XBOX Game Pass: Battlefield 6, Valor Mortis, Forever Ago, and More XBOX Wire
  3. 10 Xbox Games Are Out Today, Including A Trio Of Day One Game Pass Titles (October 8) Pure Xbox
  4. Battlefield 6 is Coming to Game Pass on October 13 Thurrott.com
  5. Xbox Game Pass Gets Battlefield 6 This Month, Days Before Modern Warfare 4 Launches TechPowerUp
 
The OLED Burn-In Test: 30-Month Update - TechSpot Thu, 08 Oct 2026 10:08:00 GMT
After 30 months and 8,000 hours of deliberate abuse, our 4K QD-OLED monitor has measurable burn-in, lower peak brightness, and visible wear. Here's how bad it looks in daily use.
 
Best Reusable Water Bottles of 2026, Tested by WIRED - Wired Thu, 08 Oct 2026 10:05:00 GMT
We dropped them, tossed them in bags, and cleaned their fiddly lids. Here are the ones we recommend.
 
WIRED’s Midterms Races to Watch - Wired Thu, 08 Oct 2026 10:00:00 GMT
From data centers to Elon Musk funding to the AI lobby, the 2026 midterms are the most WIRED elections yet. These are the candidates we're following closely.
 
Is That Picture AI? Google’s SynthID Detector Launches to Identify AI-Generated Media - CNET Thu, 08 Oct 2026 09:33:53 GMT
Anyone can now upload a suspicious image to Google’s online tool, but it’s not a foolproof way to check for authenticity.
 
Tristan Harris’ Tech Nonprofit Is Laying Off Most Staff and Going ‘Founder-Led’ - Wired Thu, 08 Oct 2026 09:30:00 GMT
The Center for Humane Technology helped spark a movement against excessive screen time, but internal tensions over its direction and strategy have simmered for years, sources tell WIRED.
 
Googlebooks could soon borrow this convenient unlocking option - Android Authority - Google Thu, 08 Oct 2026 09:19:00 GMT
Googlebooks could soon borrow this convenient unlocking option Android Authority
 
A Scientist Working on the ‘IceCube’ Neutrino Detector Explains the Nobel Prize–Winning Technology - Wired Thu, 08 Oct 2026 09:15:00 GMT
“Detecting a neutrino is like looking for a needle in a haystack,” says Juan Carlos Díaz Vélez, who breaks down why researchers are looking for the cosmic particles under the Antarctic ice.
 
The Man Behind a West Bank Telegram Channel Trying to Keep Palestinian Drivers Safe - Wired Thu, 08 Oct 2026 09:00:00 GMT
With no accurate Big Tech mapping app to help him, Anas Hattab launched a Telegram group to get himself home at night. Now nearly 350,000 Palestinians rely on it to navigate the occupied West Bank.
 
7 Best Cheap Phones (2026), Tested and Reviewed - Wired Thu, 08 Oct 2026 09:00:00 GMT
There’s little reason to pay top dollar for a smartphone. These iPhones and Android devices—ranging from $100 to $800—stood up to WIRED’s testing.
 
The new BMW iX4 is the X4 reborn as an EV - Engadget Thu, 08 Oct 2026 08:45:55 GMT
BMW has brought the X4 design to its third Neue Klasse EV with an electric version called the iX4.
 
GPT-6 is coming to all tiers of ChatGPT - Engadget Thu, 08 Oct 2026 08:45:16 GMT
OpenAI is rolling out GPT-6 to ChatGPT, and it will come with the capability to build more visual responses.
 
Your Pixel can turn into a mini TV studio, now in 11 more apps - Android Authority - Google Thu, 08 Oct 2026 08:44:00 GMT
Your Pixel can turn into a mini TV studio, now in 11 more apps Android Authority
 
Gurman: OLED MacBook Pro Won't Be 'Significantly Thinner' - MacRumors - Google Thu, 08 Oct 2026 08:29:53 GMT
  1. Gurman: OLED MacBook Pro Won't Be 'Significantly Thinner' MacRumors
  2. Apple Set to Debut Touch-Screen MacBook and New iPad Mini in Late October Bloomberg.com
  3. Apple will reportedly debut its first touchscreen MacBook in three weeks The Verge
  4. Redesigned MacBook Pro with OLED to feature ‘significantly lighter’ design: report 9to5Mac
  5. Touch-screen MacBook Pro may be lighter, but it won't be much thinner AppleInsider
 
2026 Retrocomputing Challenge: Retro Terminal Bartop Arcade Topper - Hack a Day Thu, 08 Oct 2026 08:00:41 GMT
Retrocomputing is more than just hardware. It’s also a feel, a vibe, and [valkyrie0528]’s Retro Terminal Bartop Arcade Topper has it in spades. Here’s how it happened. The gorgeous device …read more
 
Today’s NYT Mini Crossword Answers for Thursday, Oct. 8 - CNET Thu, 08 Oct 2026 05:06:42 GMT
Need the answers for today’s NYT Mini Crossword for Oct. 8, 2026?
 
Solve Your TTL Video Woes With An RP2350 - Hack a Day Thu, 08 Oct 2026 05:00:42 GMT
Before HDMI and DVI there was VGA, and before that? TTL RGB, in which instead of analogue voltages, the connector carried TTL logic voltages. TTL monitors used to be ten …read more
 
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.
 
AMD says FSR 4 is coming to handhelds and laptops by the end of 2026 - TechSpot Thu, 08 Oct 2026 03:01:00 GMT

Jack Huynh, senior VP of AMD's Computing and Graphics division, recently told South Korean media that official FSR 4 support will come to a range of APUs, gaming laptops, and handheld gaming PCs before the end of 2026. The Elec reports that the company will also launch a new generation...

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Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds "Year One" Edition Spotted Online - Nintendo Life - Google Thu, 08 Oct 2026 02:45:00 GMT
  1. Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds "Year One" Edition Spotted Online Nintendo Life
  2. Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds will receive a “huge update” bringing big changes My Nintendo News
  3. One Year of Racing with Sonic: 'Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds' Starts Hatsune Miku 2nd Festa Inven Global
  4. Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds will get an Avatar Legends DLC on October 14 Instant Gaming News
  5. Sonic Racing CrossWorlds Update 1.43 | 1.043 Drops on October 7 and Adds Undisclosed Data MP1st
 
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. Local sandboxing for GitHub Copilot now generally available 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. Microsoft Runs a 137B-Parameter Coding Model Locally on Surface Laptop Ultra Technology Org
 
The Best Prime Day Apple Deals (2026) Are About to Expire - Wired Thu, 08 Oct 2026 02:02:56 GMT
MacBooks, iPads, AirPods, and just about every Apple accessory imaginable are on sale for Prime Day—but only hours remain.
 
Keep That Old Radio Alive With An ESP32 - Hack a Day Thu, 08 Oct 2026 02:00:32 GMT
As the legacy AM broadcast bands fade away, what happens to the millions of devices built to receive them? Many of them will go into e-waste, but with a century …read more
 
Utah Now Allows AI to Scan Your Face and Prescribe Acne Medication - CNET Thu, 08 Oct 2026 01:20:32 GMT
The program is limited in scope and can only prescribe medication for acne.
 
Today’s NYT Strands Hints, Spangram and Answers for Thursday, Oct. 8, #949 - CNET Thu, 08 Oct 2026 01:00:43 GMT
Need a Strands hint today? Get the theme hint, the spangram and every answer for NYT Strands No. 949 on Thursday, Oct. 8.
 
Microsoft event debuts new AI-friendly hardware and Windows changes - ArsTechnica Thu, 08 Oct 2026 00:00:24 GMT
Get ready for more AI in your Windows and more AI on the desktop.
 
All of the best fall Prime Day deals: AirPods, Mac mini, MacBook, chargers, cases, more - 9to5Mac - Google Thu, 08 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMT
  1. All of the best fall Prime Day deals: AirPods, Mac mini, MacBook, chargers, cases, more 9to5Mac
  2. Prime Day Is Over, but We Found 38 Last-Minute Deals Still Worth Buying WIRED
  3. Amazon Prime Big Deal Days 2026: Shop top Apple deals Good Morning America
  4. The Best October Prime Day Apple Deals on AirPods, MacBooks, and More The New York Times
  5. Apple's Cheapest 16-Inch MacBook Pro Just Got a Massive $563 Discount on Amazon MacRumors
 
Gears of War: E-Day Launches to Modest Reviews and 31,500 Peak Steam Players - TechPowerUp - Google Wed, 07 Oct 2026 23:55:45 GMT
  1. Gears of War: E-Day Launches to Modest Reviews and 31,500 Peak Steam Players TechPowerUp
  2. Nostalgic Battles and Rich Urban Ruins in a Worthy Prequel The New York Times
  3. Xbox bets on Gears of War in battle of gaming giants BBC
  4. Gears of War: E-Day Review: A Grand Reemergence Game Informer
  5. Gears of War: E-Day – Surviving the First Night of Emergence XBOX Wire
 
Your New Apple Watch and AirPods Still Fall Short on Repairability, iFixit Teardowns Reveal - CNET Wed, 07 Oct 2026 23:45:08 GMT
If you’re hoping to replace the batteries in your Apple wearables one day, it might be a tricky fix.
 
The 23 Best Prime Day Deals Under $100 That You Can Still Get (2026) - Wired Wed, 07 Oct 2026 23:33:14 GMT
These are all products we've tested and loved, and they're all on sale until Prime Day ends for under $100.
 
The Surface Laptop Ultra Is Here: Microsoft and Nvidia Built a Premium Computer for the AI Age - CNET Wed, 07 Oct 2026 23:25:21 GMT
With Nvidia’s RTX Spark chip and platform, Microsoft’s newest laptop is ready to compete with AI heavyweights.
 
The 28 Best Prime Day Tech Deals Will Expire Tonight - Wired Wed, 07 Oct 2026 23:15:00 GMT
Never pay full price. Bag yourself some Prime Day tech deals on our favorite WIRED-tested gadgets before they disappear.
 
Microsoft's Surface Laptop Ultra starts at $2,600, running Nvidia's RTX Spark chip - TechSpot Wed, 07 Oct 2026 23:13:00 GMT

Pre-orders are now open for the Surface Laptop Ultra and other laptops built on the same Arm-based SoC, which marks Nvidia's entry into the PC CPU market. Microsoft's model starts at $2,600 with 24GB of unified memory.

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Rivian R2 owners can now put a live pet cam on their phone's lockscreen - Engadget Wed, 07 Oct 2026 22:51:07 GMT
Keep an eye on your furry, feathered or scaly friends when you leave the car.
 
Today’s NYT Wordle Hints, Answer and Help for Thursday, Oct. 8, #1937 - CNET Wed, 07 Oct 2026 22:42:17 GMT
Need a Wordle hint today? Get spoiler-free hints for NYT Wordle No. 1,937 on Thursday, Oct. 8, then the answer, plus yesterday’s word.
 
Today’s NYT Connections Hints and Answers for Thursday, Oct. 8, #1215 - CNET Wed, 07 Oct 2026 22:07:33 GMT
Need a Connections hint today? Get a hint for each color group in NYT Connections #1215 on Thursday, Oct. 8, then all four answers.
 
Is It Even Worth Buying Tech During Early Holiday Sales? Here’s What We Recommend - CNET Wed, 07 Oct 2026 22:07:28 GMT
US adults are juggling higher tech prices with smaller budgets this year. Can the sales help them afford more?
 
Tropical Storm Isaias Set to Be First Atlantic Hurricane of 2026 Season - Wired Wed, 07 Oct 2026 22:00:24 GMT
Tropical Storm Isaias is set to become the basin’s first hurricane of the season, bringing life-threatening rain and storm surge to the Gulf Coast.
 
Dragon’s Dogma 2: Dark Arisen – The Kotaku Review - Kotaku - Google Wed, 07 Oct 2026 22:00:14 GMT
  1. Dragon’s Dogma 2: Dark Arisen – The Kotaku Review Kotaku
  2. Dragon's Dogma 2: Dark Arisen Review IGN
  3. Dragon's Dogma 2: Dark Arisen (Switch 2) Review Nintendo World Report
  4. Capcom Drops Surprise PS5 Pro Update for Its Hit 2024 RPG AOL.com
  5. Capcom enlists Ron Perlman for Dragon's Dogma 2: Dark Arisen, hopefully pays him more than he got for Fallout 1 Yahoo Tech
 
“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. Someone Rebuilt Free, Open-Source Versions of Photoshop, Premiere, and Lightroom Using AI PetaPixel
  3. Someone Vibe Coded a Free Knockoff of Adobe Creative Suite Gizmodo
  4. 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
  5. Adobe in Trouble After Someone Reverse Engineered Adobe Creative Suite and Released It as Open Source Futurism
 
“Software is over”: Bold AI developer takes aim at Adobe with open source clones - ArsTechnica Wed, 07 Oct 2026 21:56:42 GMT
Opus-built Creative Cloud alternatives are ambitious, free, and nowhere near finished.
 
The FCC proposes new mid-band spectrum auction and unlocking 800MHz for drones - Engadget Wed, 07 Oct 2026 21:32:33 GMT
The agency is doubling down on direct-to-device service.
 
Shaq Got Hacked. Now He’s Pitching for a VPN - Wired Wed, 07 Oct 2026 21:31:51 GMT
At a recent event for security firm NordVPN, NBA superstar Shaquille O’Neal revealed that he got hacked—and warned the public about the need to “have control of their own information.”
 
27 Best Prime Day Deals on Phone Accessories (2026) - Wired Wed, 07 Oct 2026 21:22:00 GMT
Just bought a new phone or looking to enhance an existing one? Prime Day is the time to save on accessories like batteries, chargers, and more.
 
Best Prime Day Vacuum Deals: Save Big On a Dyson (2026) - Wired Wed, 07 Oct 2026 21:08:31 GMT
I’ve compared cordless sticks, watched robot vacuums chase stains, and cleaned plenty of car crumbs. These discounts get my recommendation.
 
ChatGPT for Teens Is an ‘Unacceptable Risk,’ Watchdog Group Says - CNET Wed, 07 Oct 2026 21:06:04 GMT
Research by Common Sense Media says that OpenAI’s parent alert system is faulty and that the chatbot doesn’t help kids improve their learning skills.
 
BF6 Reports for Duty on Xbox Game Pass While Clair Obscur Gets Gommaged in October - CNET Wed, 07 Oct 2026 21:04:13 GMT
Bluey’s Happy Snaps is also coming to Game Pass in October 2026 to put a smile on your face.
 
Elon Musk’s America PAC Is Quietly Funding November’s Most Consequential Elections - Wired Wed, 07 Oct 2026 21:00:00 GMT
America PAC’s approach has been unusual: for every dollar it has spent supporting GOP Senate candidates, it has spent almost three dollars attacking Democrats.
 
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.
 
The Science Behind the Nobel-Winning Technology That Controls Neurons With Light - Wired Wed, 07 Oct 2026 20:40:00 GMT
Optogenetics revolutionized neuroscience, but its origins come from an entirely brainless organism—an alga.
 
Microsoft releases new Nvidia-chip AI PCs with revamped Windows 11 - TechCrunch - Google Wed, 07 Oct 2026 20:22:37 GMT
  1. Microsoft releases new Nvidia-chip AI PCs with revamped Windows 11 TechCrunch
  2. Microsoft event debuts new AI-friendly hardware and Windows changes Ars Technica
  3. Microsoft rivals the MacBook Pro with an Nvidia chip and repairable design New Atlas
  4. NVIDIA, Microsoft Kick Off a New Beginning for Windows PCs With RTX Spark and AI Agents NVIDIA Blog
  5. Building Windows for hybrid intelligence Windows Blog
 
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.
 
The Best Amazon Prime Day Pet Deals on Feeders, Litter Boxes, and More (2026) - Wired Wed, 07 Oct 2026 20:09:24 GMT
The sale is almost over. Here’s the WIRED-tested gear I recommend for less scooping, easier feeding, and keeping tabs on your pets.
 
PA measles outbreak tops 1,000 cases, largest since disease was eliminated - ArsTechnica Wed, 07 Oct 2026 20:01:14 GMT
Pennsylvania reported 1,066 outbreak-linked cases on Wednesday.
 
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.
 
TP-Link problems in US grow amid FCC router ban and four state lawsuits - ArsTechnica Wed, 07 Oct 2026 19:53:42 GMT
TP-Link can't sell latest routers in US, still needs exemption from FCC ban.
 
Best Shark Prime Day Vacuum Deals (2026) - Wired Wed, 07 Oct 2026 19:46:11 GMT
Save on two Shark models I recommend after testing, including my favorite robot vacuum and a powerful cordless stick.
 
GPT-6 for All: Your ChatGPT Answers Are Getting a Very Visual Makeover - CNET Wed, 07 Oct 2026 19:45:20 GMT
New interactive graphics are powered by GPT-6, which is rolling out to free users now.
 
Seagate and Toshiba are reportedly fighting to acquire TDK's HDD magnetic-head technology - TechSpot Wed, 07 Oct 2026 19:41:00 GMT

According to sources familiar with the matter, Seagate and Toshiba are currently battling each other to acquire TDK's magnetic-head business. The Japanese company is one of the few independent manufacturers still making this crucial electronic component, but HDD giants are now looking to strengthen their supply chains as the entire...

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Microsoft is giving Copilot more control over Windows and your files - The Verge - Google Wed, 07 Oct 2026 19:28:42 GMT
  1. Microsoft is giving Copilot more control over Windows and your files The Verge
  2. From searching to doing: Building a faster, more streamlined Windows Search Windows Blog
  3. Microsoft’s new Windows Search is exactly what Windows 11 needs The Verge
  4. Microsoft May Have Finally Fixed Windows Search By Turning It Into A Chatbot Engadget
  5. Microsoft Rebuilds Windows 11 Search, Adds Typed Commands and Inline Copilot TechPowerUp
 
30 Best Amazon Prime Day Deals Under $50 (October 2026) - Wired Wed, 07 Oct 2026 19:17:32 GMT
Everything is expensive. Treat yourself to one of these WIRED-approved Prime Day picks under $50.
 
Meet the Vendors Selling ‘Cornell Seven’ Merch - Wired Wed, 07 Oct 2026 19:17:29 GMT
Brands, influencers, and Etsy sellers claim they're hawking T-shirts, mugs, and buttons out of solidarity with the woman who accused seven male classmates of sexual assault. Some say it’s shameless.
 
Best Prime Day Laptop Deals: Save Up to $500 (2026) - Wired Wed, 07 Oct 2026 19:15:00 GMT
My favorite MacBook, gaming PC, and budget laptop are all on sale for Prime Day, some at the lowest prices I’ve seen in months. But act fast, as sales end tonight.
 
OpenAI publishes 722 AI-generated math papers as researchers challenge its closed model - TechSpot Wed, 07 Oct 2026 19:07:00 GMT

OpenAI organized the results into 372 groups and said it had given the model about 4,000 problems. The release gives researchers a large collection of proofs to examine, but not access to the proprietary system that produced them.

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Chemistry Nobel goes to reactions like those that gave life a hand - ArsTechnica Wed, 07 Oct 2026 18:48:18 GMT
Altering molecular handedness has implications for the origins of life.
 
ASUS Announces Availability of Its ProArt RTX Spark Windows PCs - TechPowerUp - Google Wed, 07 Oct 2026 18:47:20 GMT
  1. ASUS Announces Availability of Its ProArt RTX Spark Windows PCs TechPowerUp
  2. ASUS ProArt RTX Spark AI PCs: Local Agentic AI | ASUS ASUS Pressroom
  3. The first Nvidia RTX Spark laptops cost up to $7,000 The Verge
  4. Dell Technologies Drives the Agentic AI Era with New Windows PCs and Workstations Business Wire
  5. Nvidia RTX Spark laptop prices seemingly revealed by HP leak Mashable
 
The Best Amazon Prime Day Headphone Deals Before The Sale Ends (2026) - Wired Wed, 07 Oct 2026 18:45:00 GMT
I’ve tested more than 100 headphones and covered nearly a dozen Prime Days. Here are some actually good headphone deals from the sale.
 
These Researchers Made AI Drive a Toyota Corolla to Get In-N-Out - Wired Wed, 07 Oct 2026 18:45:00 GMT
Three engineers put GPT, Claude, and Grok in charge of a real car. Only one of them was successful.
 
DF's STAR WARS: Galactic Racer Development Doc Is Now Live - Digital Foundry - Google Wed, 07 Oct 2026 18:35:00 GMT
  1. DF's STAR WARS: Galactic Racer Development Doc Is Now Live Digital Foundry
  2. How Star Wars: Galactic Racer Solves One of Driving Games’ Biggest Problems IGN
  3. STAR WARS: Galactic Racer — Crashing with Consequence in Runs-Based Racing XBOX Wire
  4. Star Wars: Galactic Racer is my childhood podracing dream come true The Verge
  5. Star Wars: Galactic Racer Continues a 55-Year-Old Gaming Tradition Polygon.com
 
Amazon Knows You Have a Goldfish Named Ziggy, Even if You Don’t - CNET Wed, 07 Oct 2026 18:33:00 GMT
Flat buttocks? Own a snail? Here’s how to find out what Amazon’s About You page knows — or thinks it knows — about you as a person.
 
Call Of Duty Commentator Leaves The League After Revealing He’s Dating His Co-Commentator’s Ex-Wife - Kotaku - Google Wed, 07 Oct 2026 18:30:52 GMT
  1. Call Of Duty Commentator Leaves The League After Revealing He’s Dating His Co-Commentator’s Ex-Wife Kotaku
  2. Call of Duty Eports Commentator Reveals He's Dating Co-Commentator's Ex-Wife, Resigns from CDL IGN
  3. Who is Joseph 'MerK' DeLuca's ex-wife, Maurisa? Clint 'Maven' Evans' disclosure sets CDL community on fire Hindustan Times
  4. Maven Quits Call of Duty League After Revealing Relationship With MerK’s Ex-Wife Insider Gaming
  5. Maven steps away from CDL after revealing relationship with co-caster MerK’s ex-wife Dot Esports
 
Pediatricians renew call to ban raw milk as anti-science rhetoric reigns - ArsTechnica Wed, 07 Oct 2026 18:24:39 GMT
In renewed policy, pediatricians review the benefits of heating milk to kill germs.
 
Our Coffee Guru Loved This New Compostible Pod Brewer. It’s Down to $58 for Prime Day - CNET Wed, 07 Oct 2026 18:01:28 GMT
The Tabli launched in August and drew a rave review from CNET’s resident coffee expert.
 
The New ChatGPT Is More Show Than Tell - Wired Wed, 07 Oct 2026 18:00:00 GMT
OpenAI is updating ChatGPT for all users with an “Intelligent UI” that’s more visual—generating interactive elements as part of the chatbot’s outputs.
 
Fraudster jailed for using 10K bots and AI songs to outstream Taylor Swift - ArsTechnica Wed, 07 Oct 2026 17:57:39 GMT
Man gets 18 months for AI scheme stealing $8M in music streaming royalties.
 
The Shark CryoGlow LED Mask Is Cheaper Than Ever on Prime Day - Wired Wed, 07 Oct 2026 17:57:29 GMT
The Shark CryoGlow face mask is my favorite LED device, and it’s $299 on Amazon Prime Day. Act fast.
 
Save Over $600 on Last-Minute Prime Day Mattress and Bedding Deals (2026) - Wired Wed, 07 Oct 2026 17:55:19 GMT
Prime Big Deal Days end tonight, but there’s still time to save on WIRED-tested mattresses, cooling sheets, and sound machines.
 
Denuvo DRM removed from Tomb Raider: Legacy of Atlantis, and everyone is wondering why - TechSpot Wed, 07 Oct 2026 17:35:00 GMT

Earlier this month, the studios working on the Tomb Raider: Legacy of Atlantis remake updated the game's entry in Steam's database. The update appears to remove Denuvo's anti-tamper technology, potentially marking a major change coming four months before the game's scheduled release on February 12, 2027.

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Paramount now owns Warner Bros, HBO, CBS, and CNN, and Netflix is out - TechSpot Wed, 07 Oct 2026 16:47:00 GMT

Paramount has officially begun its merger with Warner Bros. Discovery, turning parent company Skydance into a new media giant. Following the closure, Skydance confirmed that it will eventually combine streaming services HBO Max, Paramount+, and Discovery+.

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Google’s Next Android XR Device Is Arriving Ahead of Meta’s VR Glasses, at a Similar Price - CNET - Google Wed, 07 Oct 2026 16:45:03 GMT
  1. Google’s Next Android XR Device Is Arriving Ahead of Meta’s VR Glasses, at a Similar Price CNET
  2. I Put on Meta and Xreal’s XR Glasses. Face Computers Are Finally Getting Good WIRED
  3. XREAL AURA Starts at $1,279, Bringing Wired XR Glasses with Android XR to Customers This Year PR Newswire
  4. Xreal's Aura Android XR Smartglasses Will Cost You At Least $1,279 Engadget
  5. At $1,279, Google’s Xreal Aura will go head-to-head with Meta’s VR Glasses The Verge
 
Google’s Next Android XR Device Is Arriving Ahead of Meta’s VR Glasses, at a Similar Price - CNET Wed, 07 Oct 2026 16:45:02 GMT
The Xreal Aura will cost $1,279, and it has some similarities to the Meta VR Glasses coming next year.
 
Jaguar's Type 01 brings its bold concept design to a $130,500 production EV - TechSpot Wed, 07 Oct 2026 16:12:00 GMT

It will go on sale in early 2027, with deliveries expected in the second half of the year. The expected US starting price is $130,500. In Britain, prices will start at £130,000, more than twice the F-Type's roughly £62,000 starting price.

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Jaguar Type 01 debuts; now, no one remembers the electric Ferrari - ArsTechnica Wed, 07 Oct 2026 15:48:01 GMT
Car design sure riles people up on the Internet these days. Goes double for EVs.
 
14 Best Prime Day Wearable Deals: Apple, Google, Samsung (2026) - Wired Wed, 07 Oct 2026 15:47:12 GMT
I’ve tested the wearables, tracked the prices, and found the Prime Day deals worth grabbing.
 
ChatGPT keeps signing fake New Yorker cartoons with real artists' names - TechSpot Wed, 07 Oct 2026 15:40:00 GMT

According to Nieman Lab, ChatGPT has been producing artwork suspiciously similar in style and content to cartoons previously published in The New Yorker. More troubling, the investigation found that the chatbot added forged signatures from several real cartoonists, which led some viewers to assume humans had drawn the images.

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The Pentagon Hopes to Speed Up ‘Kill Chain’ AI Buys With 5-Minute Videos - Wired Wed, 07 Oct 2026 15:34:33 GMT
The US government’s Tradewinds initiative has made it easier to throw millions of dollars at “nontraditional” defense contractors, including OpenAI, Anthropic, and Google.
 
Trade group crunches numbers on Trump’s impossible push for 100% US-made tech - ArsTechnica Wed, 07 Oct 2026 15:19:05 GMT
Trump's aggressive reshoring push could cost tech firms $230 billion, CTA estimates.
 
Save Up to 50% on the Best Amazon Prime Day Espresso and Coffee Machine Deals (2026) - Wired Wed, 07 Oct 2026 15:14:45 GMT
Breville, Keurig, Fellow, and AeroPress gear we recommend is on sale, with options for espresso enthusiasts and one-button brewers alike.
 
The Best Anker Prime Day Deals: Score Big on MagSafe Chargers and More - MacRumors - Google Wed, 07 Oct 2026 14:47:21 GMT
  1. The Best Anker Prime Day Deals: Score Big on MagSafe Chargers and More MacRumors
  2. Prime Day Ends Tonight! Our Editors Found the Best Fall Prime Day Tech Deals Starting at $7 TODAY.com
  3. 4 Anker Accessories With Deep Discounts In October 2026 BGR
  4. These 18 deals on our favorite portable chargers won’t last much longer | CNN Underscored CNN
  5. Anker’s 100W universal charger is a great travel gadget for $64 The Verge
 
Mafia 2 and Mafia 3 Could Be Set for PS5 and Xbox Series Upgrades After Definitive Editions Leak Online - IGN - Google Wed, 07 Oct 2026 14:37:20 GMT
  1. Mafia 2 and Mafia 3 Could Be Set for PS5 and Xbox Series Upgrades After Definitive Editions Leak Online IGN
  2. Celebrate Mafia III's 10-year anniversary with PS5 / XBOX Series X|S versions and a new Steam update 2K Games
  3. Mafia 3 Receives Free 60FPS Upgrade For Xbox Series X|S, Full Patch Notes Revealed Pure Xbox
  4. PlayStation 5 Ports of Fan-Favorite PS3, PS4 Action Adventure Games Leaked AOL.com
  5. Mafia 2 and Mafia 3 Rated by ESRB for PS5 and Xbox Series X/S GamingBolt
 
'Silver Pines' Review: A Stunning Dream-like 2D Survival Horror Game Inspired By 'Twin Peaks' - Bloody Disgusting - Google Wed, 07 Oct 2026 14:33:16 GMT
  1. 'Silver Pines' Review: A Stunning Dream-like 2D Survival Horror Game Inspired By 'Twin Peaks' Bloody Disgusting
  2. PS5 GOTY Contender Hits PlayStation Store Today With PS Plus Discount AOL.com
  3. Silver Pines turns a mystery into a surreal horror nightmare DLCompare.com
 
'I'm not paying top dollar for a worse camera': readers debate the $2,000 iPhone Duo's trade-offs - Tom's Guide - Google Wed, 07 Oct 2026 14:29:28 GMT
  1. 'I'm not paying top dollar for a worse camera': readers debate the $2,000 iPhone Duo's trade-offs Tom's Guide
  2. Apple learned from Android's mistakes for the iPhone Duo launch PhoneArena
  3. Apple’s Year Hinges on the Foldable iPhone Duo Bloomberg.com
  4. App-makers are having a blast with the iPhone Duo, turning it into a retro Walkman Axios
  5. The Popular Apple Features You Won't Be Getting With The iPhone Duo Engadget
 
The Best Xbox Deals Available During October Prime Day Sales - IGN - Google Wed, 07 Oct 2026 14:20:20 GMT
  1. The Best Xbox Deals Available During October Prime Day Sales IGN
  2. I found the 20 best Prime Day laptop and computer deals based on 13 years of testing CNN
  3. PlayStation Prime Day Discounts for PS5 Games, Consoles, and More — 10 Best Deals IGN
  4. These Prime Day Deals on Alienware and Asus Gaming PCs Are Outrageous PCMag
  5. This Retro Handheld Game Console Is a Great Last-Minute Deal for October Prime Day Lifehacker
 
Xbox Rejects ‘GTA 6’ PC Streaming And Exclusivity Report, Though Questions Remain - Forbes - Google Wed, 07 Oct 2026 14:18:12 GMT
  1. Xbox Rejects ‘GTA 6’ PC Streaming And Exclusivity Report, Though Questions Remain Forbes
  2. Xbox has secured GTA 6 streaming rights The Verge
  3. Xbox Cloud Gaming Is the Only Platform That Can Stream 'GTA VI' at Launch Hypebeast
  4. For a moment it looked like Grand Theft Auto 6 might be playable on PC on launch day—then Xbox's chief strategy officer crashed the party PC Gamer
  5. Xbox Denies GTA 6 Cloud Streaming Rumors, But Stock Markets Remain Cautious Yahoo Finance
 
FCC approves 15,000 SpaceX Starlink satellites that could compete directly with cellular carriers - TechSpot Wed, 07 Oct 2026 14:13:00 GMT

The FCC cleared the mobile application on October 6. The regulator also granted a waiver allowing SpaceX to offer satellite wireless services without entering into a spectrum-leasing agreement with a terrestrial mobile operator. That gives SpaceX a route to sell mobile connectivity using its own spectrum, potentially competing directly with...

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Mistral says "Le Chonk" can challenge the best AI models - ArsTechnica Wed, 07 Oct 2026 14:12:37 GMT
Mistral says Le Chonk can rival top closed models while remaining open-weight.
 
Take Up to 44% Off the 17 Best Prime Day Fitness Tech Deals (2026) - Wired Wed, 07 Oct 2026 14:02:56 GMT
I’ve rounded up the best Amazon Prime Big Deal Days discounts on fitness trackers, percussive therapy, LED masks, and more.
 
Ring announces its first smart lock, solving a major pain point for smart home users - 9to5Mac - Google Wed, 07 Oct 2026 14:00:00 GMT
  1. Ring announces its first smart lock, solving a major pain point for smart home users 9to5Mac
  2. Ring ends smart lock anxiety with a lock you can recharge by hand About Amazon
  3. Amazon Ring’s First Smart Lock Has a Clever Solution for Battery Anxiety Bloomberg.com
  4. Ring's Smart Lock Has A Hand Crank So It Works Even If The Power's Out Engadget
  5. Ring’s first smart lock ditches the key and adds a dial to revive a dead battery GeekWire
 
We’re Tracking October Prime Day Live (2026) - Wired Wed, 07 Oct 2026 13:52:21 GMT
Our team is tracking Prime Day price drops live to find all the best discounts. Check here for the latest coverage on all the sales we’re shopping ourselves.
 
Apple is teaming up with LG on smart locks, cameras, and thermostats - TechSpot Wed, 07 Oct 2026 13:37:00 GMT

Regulatory filings (via Bloomberg) identify a wired video doorbell, indoor and outdoor plug-in cameras, a floodlight camera, a smart deadbolt, a thermostat and a temperature sensor – products that will extend Apple's system beyond entertainment and voice commands into home monitoring, entry, and heating and cooling control.

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Call Screening has made a big difference to my iPhone experience - 9to5Mac - Google Wed, 07 Oct 2026 13:18:00 GMT
  1. Call Screening has made a big difference to my iPhone experience 9to5Mac
  2. How To Help Stop Spam Calls On iPhone And Android Engadget
  3. What happens when you report spam calls and why it actually matters AL.com
  4. FCC releases new guides to block spam calls and texts Fox 59
  5. Fraud Watch Wednesday: How to protect yourself from robocalls, scam texts News On 6
 
10 Hours With Jonathan Blow’s New Puzzle Game Order Of The Sinking Star - Kotaku - Google Wed, 07 Oct 2026 13:00:49 GMT
  1. 10 Hours With Jonathan Blow’s New Puzzle Game Order Of The Sinking Star Kotaku
  2. Order of the Sinking Star: Jonathan Blow on making ' the biggest puzzle game ever' BBC
  3. Order of the Sinking Star review GamingTrend
  4. Order of the Sinking Star Review: Worlds Collide in Thekla's Vibrant Sokoban Odyssey Substack
  5. ORDER OF THE SINKING STAR IS AVAILABLE NOW ON PC, NINTENDO SWITCH 2 & PLAYSTATION 5! Analog Stick Gaming
 
‘The Social Reckoning’ Already Feels Irrelevant - Wired Wed, 07 Oct 2026 13:00:00 GMT
Aaron Sorkin’s sequel to The Social Network attempts to shame a ruling class that has proved itself shameless.
 
Banjo-Kazooie port developer blasts AI vibe coding as retro gaming fills with low-quality ports - TechSpot Wed, 07 Oct 2026 12:48:00 GMT

Developer Dario, a major figure in the emerging PC fan port community, recently published a lengthy, harsh critique of the emerging practice of using LLMs to decompile, recompile, and create new ports for retro video games. His thread on Bluesky provides a detailed explanation of the practice and its pitfalls.

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The Brand-New Apple Watch Series 12 Is Here, and It’s Still $49 Off Even After Prime Day - CNET Wed, 07 Oct 2026 12:39:11 GMT
Score the latest model from just $350, though this deal won’t last much longer.
 
Honda wants to turn highways into giant wireless chargers for electric trucks while they drive - TechSpot Wed, 07 Oct 2026 12:03:00 GMT

Honda's research subsidiary is working with construction company Taisei and road builder Taisei Rotec on the charging system. The partners plan to join the Tateyama Project on Japan's Tateyama Expressway in Chiba from fiscal 2027 onward, which begins April 1, 2027.

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I Put on Meta and Xreal’s XR Glasses. Face Computers Are Finally Getting Good - Wired Wed, 07 Oct 2026 12:00:00 GMT
Xreal’s long-hyped Aura glasses arrive soon for $1,279. Here’s how they fare against Meta’s recently announced VR Glasses.
 
Save Up to 44% With the 18 Best Prime Day Toy Deals (2026) - Wired Wed, 07 Oct 2026 11:40:49 GMT
Snag some gifts for your kiddos or unleash your inner child with the best Prime Day toy deals, including Lego, STEM toys, and board games.
 
Fastest-Ever ‘Mind Reading’ AI Model Can Reconstruct Images From Your Brain - PetaPixel - Google Wed, 07 Oct 2026 11:36:30 GMT
  1. Fastest-Ever ‘Mind Reading’ AI Model Can Reconstruct Images From Your Brain PetaPixel
  2. Psychic AI can read minds — and recreate our thoughts with frightening accuracy: ‘Sci-fi can come true’ New York Post
  3. Mind-reading tech aims to make AI actually intelligent New Atlas
  4. New AI Can Figure Out What You’re Thinking About From a Brain Scan Futurism
  5. Scientists Are Finally Learning How to Read AI's Mind HackerNoon
 
VMware customers want out from under Broadcom's pricing, but few are ready to leave - TechSpot Wed, 07 Oct 2026 11:15:00 GMT

A Rimini Street survey of 300 organizations worldwide that use VMware found that 60% are considering a multi-hypervisor strategy. Another 47% favor using both hypervisors and containers, allowing them to choose where to run different workloads. Rimini sells third-party support for VMware and other enterprise software, including Oracle and SAP,...

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OpenAI Wants Its New Agent to Run Your Life. Mine Said It Loved Me - Wired Wed, 07 Oct 2026 11:00:00 GMT
Dots are designed to automate online tasks, like buying furniture. In my initial experience, the always-on agent was a bit buggy and couldn’t complete a captcha.
 
‘Digger’ is a Box Office Flop. It Might Be the Most Relevant Film of the Year - Wired Wed, 07 Oct 2026 10:45:00 GMT
Sold by its trailer as a gag reel, Tom Cruise’s strangest movie may be the most unsettling portrait of our tech and climate moment yet.
 
A Mysterious Nonprofit Run by SpaceXAI’s Top Lawyer Is Paying the Salaries of Government Workers - Wired Wed, 07 Oct 2026 10:30:00 GMT
The National Design Studio has been something of a successor agency to DOGE. A WIRED investigation finds some of its members are on loan from a nonprofit run by SpaceXAI’s general counsel.
 
Microsoft's Windows and Surface event starts at 1 pm ET, watch it live for more on RTX Spark - TechSpot Wed, 07 Oct 2026 10:15:00 GMT

Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella, Windows and Devices boss Pavan Davuluri, and Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang will all be attending the event. Microsoft's latest teaser includes images of the Surface Laptop Ultra, and the Surface RTX Spark Dev Box could also make an appearance.

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A Startup Has a Plan to Make Water From Air Using Data Centers’ Waste Heat - Wired Wed, 07 Oct 2026 10:00:00 GMT
Atoco’s new machines use specialized materials that can harvest water from some of the driest air on Earth without using electricity.
 
Elon Musk’s America PAC Is Spending Big on the Midterms. We’re Tracking It Daily - Wired Wed, 07 Oct 2026 09:00:00 GMT
To follow Elon Musk’s America PAC money, WIRED created a live-updating tracker that highlights the trillionaire’s overall influence on November’s elections.
 
Your Next Great Read Might Be Certified ‘Organic’ - Wired Wed, 07 Oct 2026 08:30:00 GMT
Amid a sea of AI writing slop, a new stamp for “organic literature” will help readers to pick out books authored by real, corn-fed, free-range humans.
 
The 13 Amazon Device Deals Actually Worth Snagging This Prime Day (2026) - Wired Wed, 07 Oct 2026 07:50:08 GMT
Prime Day deals on Amazon devices aren’t as attractive as they were before the August price hike, but these discounts are still worth grabbing.
 
7 Best Prime Day Kindle Deals (2026): Save Up to $150 - Wired Wed, 07 Oct 2026 07:34:54 GMT
Amazon raised Kindle prices across the board, but Prime Day is still the best time to buy.
 
We just benchmarked the first 5 Googlebooks — and Intel should be worried - Tom's Guide - Google Wed, 07 Oct 2026 05:00:00 GMT
  1. We just benchmarked the first 5 Googlebooks — and Intel should be worried Tom's Guide
  2. Our first five impressions of Googlebooks — exciting but underbaked The Verge
  3. 5 Reasons Why Android Phone Users Will Want A Googlebook BGR
  4. There is Another ⭐ Thurrott.com
  5. The Acer Googlebook 14 is a classy 2-in-1 laptop, but after living with one the software feels like a first attempt Stuff
 
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.
 
Jaguar Finally Reveals Its Biggest Gamble: the Type 01 - Wired Wed, 07 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMT
Following a viral rebrand and two years without selling a new vehicle, the British marque takes the covers off the most divisive electric car yet seen.
 
Samsung 9100 Pro SSDs are on sale at Amazon, 1TB drive is back near its launch price - TechSpot Tue, 06 Oct 2026 22:40:00 GMT

The 9100 Pro comes in four capacities: 1TB, 2TB, 4TB, and 8TB. The 1TB model is currently $206, about 39% below its regular list price of $339. The 2TB model carries an even steeper 49% discount and is listed at $349, while the 4TB and 8TB variants are down to...

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Norway wants to temporarily ban smart glasses in parks, beaches, and schools - TechSpot Tue, 06 Oct 2026 21:56:00 GMT

Norwegian authorities are preparing a temporary ban on AI-enhanced smart glasses, giving experts time to draft a new law that restricts potential abuse of the latest wearables. The government announced the plan on Monday, saying smart glasses will become an unwelcome guest in certain public places, at least for the...

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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.
 
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.
 
6 Prime Day Kitchen Deals Our Experts Tested (and Would Buy Again) - CNET Mon, 05 Oct 2026 21:18:07 GMT
With years of testing under my belt, I rounded up the six best Prime Day kitchen deals to add to your collection.
 
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.
 
Looking at Smart Home Deals for Amazon Prime Day? Here Are 6 Picks I Use in My Own Home - CNET Mon, 05 Oct 2026 14:21:15 GMT
Amazon Prime Days are the time to adopt new smart devices to save time and money. Here’s what I’ve found most useful.
 
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.
 
Mark Your Calendars 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.
 
Powered by muscle cells, a paper-thin robot swims through watery maze - MIT Tue, 29 Sep 2026 04:00:00 GMT
MIT engineers’ new aquabot offers a way to design small, efficient “biohybrid” robots.
 
The effects of an “algorithmic monoculture” depend on the details - MIT Tue, 29 Sep 2026 04:00:00 GMT
In a study focusing on hiring decisions, MIT researchers found the use of a single algorithm by many firms could benefit job seekers in certain situations.
 
Who we become when we talk to machines - MIT Tue, 29 Sep 2026 04:00:00 GMT
Professor Sherry Turkle’s new book, “Artificial Intimacy,” offers a withering critique of chatbots and the antisocial dynamics she believes they encourage.
 
Pressurized experiments could help wind farms generate more power - MIT Mon, 28 Sep 2026 15:00:00 GMT
A new way of simulating wind turbines in the field shows how tweaking turbine operation could unlock tens of thousands of dollars per turbine every year.
 
New formulation helps RNA vaccines withstand high temperatures - MIT Mon, 28 Sep 2026 09:00:00 GMT
MIT engineers have found a way to stabilize the lipid nanoparticles used to deliver RNA vaccines, which could allow the vaccines to be more widely distributed.
 
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.
 
MIT researchers are mapping extreme weather risks — and building tools to act on them - MIT Fri, 18 Sep 2026 16:55:00 GMT
The Climate Grand Challenges “New World of Weather” project shows how modeling, planning tools, and infrastructure analysis are translating research into real-world resilience.
 
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.
 
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.
 
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.
 
New method enables AI for safety-critical situations - MIT Mon, 14 Sep 2026 04:00:00 GMT
The “HardFlow” algorithm could help generative AI models produce high-quality outputs that obey strict requirements when “pretty close” doesn’t cut it.
 
“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.
 
Need to Scan Tax Documents Before Deadline? Use Your iPhone’s Hidden Scanner - CNET Tue, 08 Oct 2024 12:11:17 GMT
Quickly sign, scan and send official documents from the iPhone in your pocket — no giant scanner needed.