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Associate Professor Thomas Rose, an expert in archaeometallurgy, dies at 37 - MIT Thu, 03 Sep 2026 17:00:00 GMT
Colleagues remember Rose as an enthusiastic and gracious friend who had recently started a promising research track at MIT.
 
Nvidia launches Personal AI Router (PAIR), a free tool that distributes local AI inference workloads across compatible computers on a network, in beta (Antonio G. Di Benedetto/The Verge) - Techmeme Thu, 03 Sep 2026 16:45:05 GMT

Antonio G. Di Benedetto / The Verge:
Nvidia launches Personal AI Router (PAIR), a free tool that distributes local AI inference workloads across compatible computers on a network, in beta — PAIR is designed to get your desktop and laptop working together on local AI tasks when not in use.

 
OpenAI Cut Off a Billion-Dollar Customer to Avoid Elon Musk - Wired Thu, 03 Sep 2026 16:42:40 GMT
OpenAI recently estimated its Cursor partnership would make more than $1 billion in revenue a year, WIRED has learned. It still walked away after Elon Musk’s SpaceX acquired the AI coding startup.
 
Nintendo adds three more NES games to Switch Online, bringing the total to 87 in the West - Video Games Chronicle - Google Thu, 03 Sep 2026 16:37:55 GMT
  1. Nintendo adds three more NES games to Switch Online, bringing the total to 87 in the West Video Games Chronicle
  2. Nintendo Switch Online Expands NES Library With Three Late 1980s and 1990s Games VICE
  3. Nintendo Switch Online Adds Three NES Classics GameLuster
  4. Switch Online gets a trio of NES games for September 2026 Nintendo Wire
  5. 3 NES Games Added to Nintendo Switch Online VGChartz
 
Nvidia says the RTX Spark N1X launches in October in two configurations: a 20-core CPU with a 6,144-core Blackwell GPU and an 18-core CPU with a 5,120-core GPU (Andrew E. Freedman/Tom's Hardware) - Techmeme Thu, 03 Sep 2026 16:25:01 GMT

Andrew E. Freedman / Tom's Hardware:
Nvidia says the RTX Spark N1X launches in October in two configurations: a 20-core CPU with a 6,144-core Blackwell GPU and an 18-core CPU with a 5,120-core GPU — Nvidia is finally getting more specific about the launch of the RTX Spark. The chip, which it is now officially calling the …

 
Climbers asked Google Gemini how long Mount Shasta would take and what supplies to carry – things went badly wrong - TechSpot Thu, 03 Sep 2026 16:08:00 GMT

The climbers said they used Google Gemini, YouTube, and AllTrails to prepare for the trip. In addition to using the AI for route research, the group also relied on the chatbot for food and water recommendations.

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Motorola Spiffs Up the Razr With Swarovski Meteorite Finish, Adds Watch Ultra and Edge 70 Plus - CNET Thu, 03 Sep 2026 16:01:34 GMT
Motorola’s given the Razr a touch of the old razzle-dazzle for IFA, and bulked out its mobile portfolio.
 
Nvidia RTX Spark Systems Approach the Starting Line - CNET Thu, 03 Sep 2026 16:00:48 GMT
Lenovo provides details on its Yogas, and Acer’s doing a desktop.
 
Nvidia PAIR Speeds Up AI Agents by Annexing PCs on Your Network - CNET Thu, 03 Sep 2026 16:00:22 GMT
It’s the home LAN reimagined.
 
Lenovo’s Latest Laptop Gives Off MacBook Neo Vibes - CNET Thu, 03 Sep 2026 16:00:00 GMT
It also introduced an equally colorful ThinkCentre all-in-PC at IFA 2026 along with a completely redesigned Yoga Tab Android tablet.
 
Lenovo Showcases Silent Ultraportable and Latest Rollable Laptop Concepts at IFA 2026 - CNET Thu, 03 Sep 2026 16:00:00 GMT
Project AeroBlade is an exciting new and fanless cooling system, while Project Swan builds on a motorized display concept shown off at CES. Plus, we saw some actual products that you’ll soon be able to buy.
 
Lenovo’s Project AeroBlade Fanless Laptop Takes Thin and Light to the Extreme - Wired Thu, 03 Sep 2026 16:00:00 GMT
Using Frore’s air-cooling technology, Lenovo’s Project AeroBlade Concept is an ultralightweight laptop with efficient heat management.
 
Claude, ChatGPT, and Grok are experiencing issues; Anthropic reports errors across Opus 4.8 and Opus 5, and OpenAI reports errors across ChatGPT and Codex (Ben Schoon/9to5Google) - Techmeme Thu, 03 Sep 2026 15:45:00 GMT

Ben Schoon / 9to5Google:
Claude, ChatGPT, and Grok are experiencing issues; Anthropic reports errors across Opus 4.8 and Opus 5, and OpenAI reports errors across ChatGPT and Codex — A widespread outage has taken out popular AI platforms including ChatGPT, Claude, and Grok. — With a spike in reports on DownDetector …

 
Fabrication platform could enable flexible, transparent next-generation photonic chips - MIT Thu, 03 Sep 2026 15:45:00 GMT
This scalable process produces high-performance chips for applications like discreet wearables or pliable augmented-reality displays.
 
The best tech and gadgets announced at IFA so far - The Verge - Google Thu, 03 Sep 2026 15:37:59 GMT
  1. The best tech and gadgets announced at IFA so far The Verge
  2. IFA 2026: the biggest tech and gadget announcements The Verge
  3. Live Updates From IFA 2026 in Berlin 🔴 Gizmodo
  4. China's robot lawn mowers flock to Europe as US import curbs bite Nikkei Asia
  5. Germany Consumer Electronic Fair guardonline.com
 
A Thoroughly Modern Minimalist Transceiver - Hack a Day Thu, 03 Sep 2026 15:30:34 GMT
Making a radio is so often a case of taking tried and tested designs and working with them to create something new. It’s a safe way to make something that …read more
 
Microsoft warns fake CAPTCHA is tricking Windows users into running malware - TechSpot Thu, 03 Sep 2026 15:27:00 GMT

The pages impersonate Cloudflare and other trusted services. Instead of presenting a normal CAPTCHA challenge, they instruct users to open PowerShell or Command Prompt and paste in a command.

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Dyson’s New Robot Vacuums Aim at Shark with UV Stain Detection and Powerful Scrubbing - CNET Thu, 03 Sep 2026 15:03:36 GMT
Smarter AI chops and triangular brushes may clean your floors better.
 
Dyson’s Huge Pipe-like Air Purifier Moves Like a Dune Sandworm and Blows Air Across the Room  - CNET Thu, 03 Sep 2026 15:03:12 GMT
These combo models can heat, cool and clean air all in the same unit.
 
Dyson Unveils Its First-Ever Dryer Brush and a New Hair Straightener - CNET Thu, 03 Sep 2026 15:01:06 GMT
Dyson’s new hair tools were designed to provide sleek, soft locks without frizz or heat damage.
 
Dyson's new gigantic air purifier looks like a sandworm from Dune - Engadget Thu, 03 Sep 2026 15:00:00 GMT
Dyson just announced three new robovacs, but the most eye-catching launch is the giant air purifier.
 
Ghost of Yotei: Complete Edition's Most Wanted roguelike mode brings back Tsushima's Jin Sakai - Eurogamer.net - Google Thu, 03 Sep 2026 14:50:38 GMT
  1. Ghost of Yotei: Complete Edition's Most Wanted roguelike mode brings back Tsushima's Jin Sakai Eurogamer.net
  2. Jin Sakai returns in Ghost of Yōtei: Most Wanted PlayStation.Blog
  3. Ghost Of Yotei's October Update Brings Back Jin From The Original Game Kotaku
  4. Ghost of Tsushima’s Jin Sakai returns in new Yotei DLC Video Games Chronicle
  5. Ghost of Yotei’s upcoming Most Wanted mode features in new trailer TheSixthAxis
 
Upwind, which filters false security alerts in cloud apps so companies can focus on actual risks, raised ~$300M at a ~$3.8B valuation, up from ~$1.5B in January (Meir Orbach/CTech) - Techmeme Thu, 03 Sep 2026 14:50:01 GMT

Meir Orbach / CTech:
Upwind, which filters false security alerts in cloud apps so companies can focus on actual risks, raised ~$300M at a ~$3.8B valuation, up from ~$1.5B in January — The Israeli cloud security company was valued at $1.5 billion when it raised $250 million in January, and has since attracted fresh backing …

 
Microsoft Edge now has an official Linux support list, seven years after Chrome's - TechSpot Thu, 03 Sep 2026 14:46:00 GMT

Microsoft recently updated its documentation on the operating systems supported by Edge, providing a comprehensive list of Linux distributions that should offer the best browsing experience. Redmond's web browser has technically been available on FOSS operating systems for years, but an "official" list should prove useful for enterprise organizations and...

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TCL Supercharges Its Stunning Nxtpaper Displays With the P80 Ultra - CNET Thu, 03 Sep 2026 14:43:00 GMT
The TCL P80 Ultra and Pro will be the company’s first phones to use its fancy paper-like displays.
 
Gran Turismo 7 Spec IV: Autumn Ring, Sugo Circuit, 12 Cars, Shuffle Racing, and More - GTPlanet - Google Thu, 03 Sep 2026 14:37:33 GMT
  1. Gran Turismo 7 Spec IV: Autumn Ring, Sugo Circuit, 12 Cars, Shuffle Racing, and More GTPlanet
  2. Gran Turismo 7 Upgraded to Spec 4 in October and December 2026 Push Square
  3. Every car in Gran Turismo 7’s Spec IV update Traxion.GG
  4. Gran Turismo 7 Spec IV is coming in two big updates in October and December TheSixthAxis
  5. Gran Turismo 7 Spec IV Update to Launch in 2 Parts Later This Year VGChartz
 
PitchBook: 95+ investors put money into both Anthropic and OpenAI amid shifting norms; sources: Menlo, Lightspeed, and Iconiq each hold 1%-2% Anthropic stakes (Erin Griffith/New York Times) - Techmeme Thu, 03 Sep 2026 14:30:01 GMT

Erin Griffith / New York Times:
PitchBook: 95+ investors put money into both Anthropic and OpenAI amid shifting norms; sources: Menlo, Lightspeed, and Iconiq each hold 1%-2% Anthropic stakes — As the artificial intelligence companies Anthropic and OpenAI prepare to go public, the question around Silicon Valley is which investors will win big.

 
Anker is combining its Eufy, Soundcore, and brands into two ‘Anker’ groups - 9to5Google - Google Thu, 03 Sep 2026 14:30:00 GMT
  1. Anker is combining its Eufy, Soundcore, and brands into two ‘Anker’ groups 9to5Google
  2. Anker's MindBase Is A Smart Home Hub, NAS And Security Guard Engadget
  3. Anker debuts fleet of new smart display chargers at IFA with battery-safe device recognition [Launch deals] 9to5Toys
  4. Anker Innovations Unifies Its Brands Under a Single Name: Anker #IFA2026 techbuzzireland.com
  5. Anker debuts three smart chargers, including a 'world's coolest' wireless power bank Android Authority
 
Until Dawn 2's sun-kissed horror gets a PS5 release date - and the studio behind last year's brilliant Dispatch is involved - Eurogamer.net - Google Thu, 03 Sep 2026 14:10:39 GMT
  1. Until Dawn 2's sun-kissed horror gets a PS5 release date - and the studio behind last year's brilliant Dispatch is involved Eurogamer.net
  2. Until Dawn 2 Gets Second Trailer at Sony State of Play Insider Gaming
  3. Until Dawn 2 locks in January launch date as OG wendigos confirmed to return GAMINGbible
  4. Stranger Things Star Returns For Highly-Anticipated Horror Sequel IMDb
  5. Until Dawn 2 Trailer Shows Character Dynamics, Uniwinnable Scenarios, And A January Release Date Game Informer
 
Lego's Near 1:1 PlayStation Set Launches On October 1 - Engadget - Google Thu, 03 Sep 2026 14:10:12 GMT
  1. Lego's Near 1:1 PlayStation Set Launches On October 1 Engadget
  2. LEGO PlayStation Confirmed, Revealing Some Incredible PS1 Easter Eggs IGN
  3. LEGO PlayStation Design Revealed Game Informer
  4. Sony and Lego officially reveal new PlayStation set with incredible retro Easter eggs Polygon.com
  5. Official LEGO PlayStation Set Unveiled: Build the Iconic 90s Console on Your Desk ixbt.games
 
Lego's near 1:1 PlayStation set launches on October 1 - Engadget Thu, 03 Sep 2026 14:10:12 GMT
The detailed Lego replica of the first PlayStation console also features two miniature dioramas of classic PlayStation games.
 
Sony's discless PlayStation PR disaster isn't going away as State of Play once again flooded with protests - Eurogamer.net - Google Thu, 03 Sep 2026 14:05:12 GMT
  1. Sony's discless PlayStation PR disaster isn't going away as State of Play once again flooded with protests Eurogamer.net
  2. PS6 Release Date Unset as PlayStation Blackout Ends [2026] tech-insider.org
  3. People Are Spamming Sony's State of Play Chat With Destiny 3 Requests za.ign.com
  4. 'No Disc, No Buy': Digital Protests Continue Ahead of PlayStation's September State of Play Yahoo News UK
  5. Report: Sony ending physical games sparks backlash and drives creators toward Switch 2 Gamereactor UK
 
Grand Theft Auto 6 Is Getting a Pair of Limited Edition PS5 Controllers - IGN - Google Thu, 03 Sep 2026 14:04:32 GMT
  1. Grand Theft Auto 6 Is Getting a Pair of Limited Edition PS5 Controllers IGN
  2. First look at the Grand Theft Auto VI Limited-Edition DualSense Wireless Controllers PlayStation.Blog
  3. PlayStation reveals limited-edition GTA VI controllers. The Verge
  4. GTA 6 Getting Two Custom PS5 Controllers That Look Cool Kotaku
  5. GTA 6 Limited-Edition DualSense Controllers Are On The Way, And They Look Fantastic gamespot.com
 
From a Ten-Line Script to a Real Utility with Codex - Hack a Day Thu, 03 Sep 2026 14:00:20 GMT
I’m an experienced programmer, and I’ve worked in many different languages. Sometimes being a programmer is a two-edged sword. You want to accomplish something, and you can do it easily …read more
 
Sources: Riyadh-based AI startup Humain is planning to raise an initial $2.5B fund to help finance data center capacity of 250 MW in Saudi Arabia (Omar El Chmouri/Bloomberg) - Techmeme Thu, 03 Sep 2026 14:00:01 GMT

Omar El Chmouri / Bloomberg:
Sources: Riyadh-based AI startup Humain is planning to raise an initial $2.5B fund to help finance data center capacity of 250 MW in Saudi Arabia — Artificial intelligence firm Humain is planning to raise an initial $2.5 billion from global and domestic investors for a fund to invest …

 
Final Fantasy Resonance hands-on: A love letter to classic 2D turn-based RPGs - Engadget Thu, 03 Sep 2026 14:00:00 GMT
The story might be loosely based on the mobile game Brave Exvius, but it's so much bigger than that.
 
Hohem's Eyepic gimbal camera has a detachable camera - Engadget Thu, 03 Sep 2026 14:00:00 GMT
Hohem has combined its gimbal tech with a wearable camera unit.
 
A dark-web site claimed to sell 153 million driver's licenses, then vanished - TechSpot Thu, 03 Sep 2026 13:58:00 GMT

The service, called Nexus, offered records for driver's licenses, ID cards, travel documents, medical cards, and other credentials. Krebs on Security reported that the FBI's New Orleans field office has opened an inquiry into an apparent breach involving Louisiana identity-verification company IDScan.net.

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Final Fantasy 7 Revelation Ends the Trilogy in April, Loads of New PS5 Gameplay Revealed - Push Square - Google Thu, 03 Sep 2026 13:55:00 GMT
  1. Final Fantasy 7 Revelation Ends the Trilogy in April, Loads of New PS5 Gameplay Revealed Push Square
  2. FINAL FANTASY VII REVELATION RELEASES APRIL 8, 2027, ON PHYSICAL AND DIGITAL — EXPERIENCE THE THRILLING CONCLUSION ON ALL PLATFORM Square Enix Press Hub
  3. Final Fantasy VII Revelation launches on PS5 April 8, 2027 PlayStation.Blog
  4. Final Fantasy 7 Revelation reveals Nintendo Switch 2 release date, new trailer Nintendo Everything
  5. You’ll Need To Pay $100 To Play Final Fantasy 7 Revelation 24 Hours Early Kotaku
 
Munich-based Atira, which aims to use AI to automate the parsing and generation of complex bid proposals, raised a $15M seed led by Accel and a $2.5M pre-seed (Jeremy Kahn/Fortune) - Techmeme Thu, 03 Sep 2026 13:45:01 GMT

Jeremy Kahn / Fortune:
Munich-based Atira, which aims to use AI to automate the parsing and generation of complex bid proposals, raised a $15M seed led by Accel and a $2.5M pre-seed — When a company that builds fire trucks, rail-maintenance machinery, or electric vehicle chargers is invited to bid on a big contract …

 
Crimson Desert: Charting The Unknown DLC Introduces Underwater Diving, Naval Combat, And More Next Month - Game Informer - Google Thu, 03 Sep 2026 13:34:00 GMT
  1. Crimson Desert: Charting The Unknown DLC Introduces Underwater Diving, Naval Combat, And More Next Month Game Informer
  2. Pearl Abyss Doubles Down On Crimson Desert, As Charting the Unknown Expansion Launches On October 15 Wccftech
  3. 'Crimson Desert' DLC’s Wacky First Trailer Takes the RPG to Unexpected New Places Polygon.com
  4. Crimson Desert's upcoming DLC decides it's The Sims now, I guess PC Gamer
  5. Crimson Desert DLC Is Adding Underwater And Base-Building TheGamer
 
Konami announces magick action adventure game Rhapsody in Scarlet for PS5, Xbox Series, and PC - Gematsu - Google Thu, 03 Sep 2026 13:32:00 GMT
  1. Konami announces magick action adventure game Rhapsody in Scarlet for PS5, Xbox Series, and PC Gematsu
  2. Rhapsody in Scarlet is all 1920s jazz and demon battles TheSixthAxis
  3. New Konami Action-RPG Called Rhapsody in Scarlet Siliconera
  4. Konami announces mysterious new action-adventure game RHAPSODY IN SCARLET, set in 1920s New York AUTOMATON
  5. New Rhapsody in Scarlet Trailer Sheds Light On its Intriguing Story GamingBolt
 
Double Fine Bringing Xbox, PC Game Keeper to PS5 - Push Square - Google Thu, 03 Sep 2026 13:25:00 GMT
  1. Double Fine Bringing Xbox, PC Game Keeper to PS5 Push Square
  2. Keeper Available Now for PlayStation 5 Final Weapon
  3. Double Fine’s Dialogue-Free Puzzle Adventure Keeper Launches For PS5 Following 2025 PC Release Noisy Pixel
  4. PlayStation 5 Getting Acclaimed 2025 Xbox Exclusive Adventure Game (Update) Yahoo Tech
  5. Keeper launches today on PS5 Instant Gaming News
 
Utah just became the first state to target VPN users for age verification - TechSpot Thu, 03 Sep 2026 13:21:00 GMT

Utah's Online Age Verification Amendments, formally known as Senate Bill 73 (SB 73), differs from the age-verification laws of other US states and countries by specifically targeting VPN software as part of its rules.

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Everything announced at Sony's State of Play September 2026 - Eurogamer.net - Google Thu, 03 Sep 2026 13:19:41 GMT
  1. Everything announced at Sony's State of Play September 2026 Eurogamer.net
  2. State of Play & State of Play Japan return on September 3 PlayStation.Blog
  3. Sony State of Play September 2026: Every Big Reveal and Trailer Polygon.com
  4. PlayStation State of Play: All the news from today’s Japan live stream Video Games Chronicle
  5. 'Wolverine,' 'Final Fantasy VII: Revelation' highlight PlayStation State of Play Yahoo Tech
 
HTC rolls out its $499 Vive Eagle smart glasses, which let users choose between Gemini or ChatGPT as their assistant, in North America, Europe, and Australia (Chris Welch/Bloomberg) - Techmeme Thu, 03 Sep 2026 13:15:01 GMT

Chris Welch / Bloomberg:
HTC rolls out its $499 Vive Eagle smart glasses, which let users choose between Gemini or ChatGPT as their assistant, in North America, Europe, and Australia — HTC Corp. is rolling out its Vive Eagle smart glasses in the US, entering a market where category leader Meta Platforms Inc …

 
Video: Digital Foundry Delivers Its Tech Review For Onimusha: Way Of The Sword - Nintendo Life - Google Thu, 03 Sep 2026 13:15:00 GMT
  1. Video: Digital Foundry Delivers Its Tech Review For Onimusha: Way Of The Sword Nintendo Life
  2. Benchmarking 31 different CPUs in Onimusha: Way of the Sword — X3D beats flagships by 10%, 270K Plus falls behind Raptor Lake Refresh Tom's Hardware
  3. Onimusha: Way of the Sword Review: Excellent Action With Some Game Informer
  4. Onimusha: Way of the Sword Review - Review nintendoworldreport.com
  5. ‘Onimusha: Way Of The Sword’ Review: More Inagaki Than Kurosawa Forbes
 
Guild Wars 3's devs think they've found an answer to one of MMOs' biggest problems, but can ArenaNet pull it off? - Eurogamer.net - Google Thu, 03 Sep 2026 13:05:32 GMT
  1. Guild Wars 3's devs think they've found an answer to one of MMOs' biggest problems, but can ArenaNet pull it off? Eurogamer.net
  2. Preview: Guild Wars 3: A Beacon Of Hope For An Entire Genre? - Gamescom 2026 MMORPG.com
  3. Tanks, DPS, and Healers Return in 'Guild Wars 3': What Has Changed Inven Global
  4. Flameseeker Chronicles: A first look at combat and the joy of movement in Guild Wars 3 Massively Overpowered
  5. Guild Wars 3 Could Be Western MMO Fans’ Last Hope, and the gamescom Demo Suggests It’s on the Right Path Wccftech
 
These Meta Glasses Alternatives Found a Way to Last Longer With Snap-On Batteries - CNET Thu, 03 Sep 2026 13:05:13 GMT
HTC’s Vive Eagle do a lot of what Meta’s glasses do, cameras included. But the extra battery boost might be a sign of where Meta and others head.
 
These Giant Short-Throw Projectors Really, Really Want You to Replace Your TV - Gizmodo - Google Thu, 03 Sep 2026 13:00:09 GMT
  1. These Giant Short-Throw Projectors Really, Really Want You to Replace Your TV Gizmodo
  2. JMGO’s very bright all-in-one projector looks ideal for gamers and sports The Verge
  3. AWOL Vision Debuts LuxVision at IFA 2026: World's First 4K 120Hz UST with Optical Shift PR Newswire
  4. XGIMI AURA 3 Series Debuts at IFA as World's First 4K 120Hz UST Projector Lineup The Manila Times
  5. The AWOL LuxVision brings UST projectors up-to-date with 120Hz 4K, lens shift and 6000 ISO lumens of brightness Trusted Reviews
 
Nvidia RTX Spark ‘Superchip’: The First AI PCs Are Here - Wired Thu, 03 Sep 2026 13:00:00 GMT
At IFA 2026, Nvidia and its partners showed off the first RTX Spark-powered laptops and mini PCs, designed to run AI models right on your computer.
 
I Got a Brief Look at ‘Guild Wars 3,’ and I’m Excited - Wired Thu, 03 Sep 2026 13:00:00 GMT
When the beta arrives next year—15 years after its predecessor—Guild Wars 3 will have a new momentum engine that makes combat in the game feel closer to an action RPG.
 
HTC Vive Eagle smart glasses finally come to the west - Engadget Thu, 03 Sep 2026 13:00:00 GMT
HTC's Vive Eagle camera-equipped smart glasses come to the US, Europe and Australia.
 
Halloween Cleverly Carves Its Own Path Through Horror Multiplayer - gamespot.com - Google Thu, 03 Sep 2026 13:00:00 GMT
  1. Halloween Cleverly Carves Its Own Path Through Horror Multiplayer gamespot.com
  2. Halloween halloweengame.com
  3. Halloween: The Game – first look at the East Haddonfield map PlayStation.Blog
  4. 'Halloween: The Game' Review – Stealth, Stalking, and Michael Myers Shine In An Uneven Horror Experience Bloody Disgusting
  5. Halloween: The Game Will Have Four Locations Upon Release, Here’s Everything You Need To Know. Cinelinx
 
StarCraft 3 might finally happen, just not built by Blizzard - TechSpot Thu, 03 Sep 2026 12:47:00 GMT

A game industry source recently informed South Korean outlet Chosun Daily that Blizzard is on the verge of closing its rumored deal with Nexon to develop new StarCraft games. The deal might also include the rights to publish an Overwatch mobile title.

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Dragon's Dogma 2: Dark Arisen devs say Western and Japanese players want different things from the game - Eurogamer.net - Google Thu, 03 Sep 2026 12:43:23 GMT
  1. Dragon's Dogma 2: Dark Arisen devs say Western and Japanese players want different things from the game Eurogamer.net
  2. Dragon’s Dogma 2: Dark Arisen Fixes the Sequel’s Biggest Flaw, but Combat Still Fights the Player for Control Wccftech
  3. Wishlist Dragon’s Dogma 2 Dark Arisen And You Could Win A Steam Deck OLED gamespot.com
  4. Game-changing update – Dragon’s Dogma’s 3.2 update has arrived OC3D
  5. "Dragon's Dogma 2" Major Update "TU3.2" Launches on September 2! New Trailer for "Dark Arisen," Releasing October 9, Also Unveiled! Saiga NAK
 
Nvidia’s Hugging Face Acquisition Is a $12.9 Billion Bet on Open-Source AI - Wired Thu, 03 Sep 2026 12:43:09 GMT
The long-rumored deal will give the chip giant access to—and help it promote—a huge repository of open-source AI models and data sets.
 
PlayStation And Xbox Hit Back At Gamer Lawsuits Demanding Tariff Refunds: 'There Is Nothing Unjust About Plaintiff Purchasing An Xbox At An Advertised Price And Getting Exactly What He Paid For' - Kotaku - Google Thu, 03 Sep 2026 12:42:17 GMT
  1. PlayStation And Xbox Hit Back At Gamer Lawsuits Demanding Tariff Refunds: 'There Is Nothing Unjust About Plaintiff Purchasing An Xbox At An Advertised Price And Getting Exactly What He Paid For' Kotaku
  2. 'Speculative and Illogical': Sony Explains Why It Doesn't Believe It Should Pass Tariff Refunds Back to PlayStation Customers IGN
  3. Sony and Microsoft request dismissal of consumer lawsuits over tariff refunds GameDev.net
  4. Both Microsoft and Sony say they're under no obligation to pass tariff refunds on to customers PC Gamer
  5. Sony and Microsoft do their best Nintendo impression, say customers aren't entitled to tariff refunds because they chose to pay inflated prices and got "exactly" what they "paid for" GamesRadar+
 
TrendForce: for a 256GB iPhone Pro model, Q3 memory costs are forecast to be up nearly 400% YoY; Apple is not expected to pass on the full increase to customers (Ben Lovejoy/9to5Mac) - Techmeme Thu, 03 Sep 2026 12:25:01 GMT

Ben Lovejoy / 9to5Mac:
TrendForce: for a 256GB iPhone Pro model, Q3 memory costs are forecast to be up nearly 400% YoY; Apple is not expected to pass on the full increase to customers — A new market intelligence report suggests that Apple will be paying four times more for iPhone 18 Pro memory than it did for last year's model.

 
NVIDIA is buying Hugging Face for $12.93 billion - Engadget Thu, 03 Sep 2026 12:18:21 GMT
NVIDIA has confirmed it is buying AI software repository Hugging Face.
 
Nvidia agrees to acquire Hugging Face for $12.9B, its second-biggest acquisition yet, after it paid $20B to buy assets from chipmaker Groq in December 2025 (Ari Levy/CNBC) - Techmeme Thu, 03 Sep 2026 12:09:09 GMT

Ari Levy / CNBC:
Nvidia agrees to acquire Hugging Face for $12.9B, its second-biggest acquisition yet, after it paid $20B to buy assets from chipmaker Groq in December 2025 — Nvidia has officially agreed to buy open-source artificial intelligence platform Hugging Face for $12.9 billion …

 
iPhone 18 Pro Chip Leak Indicates Major GPU and Memory Bandwidth Improvements - MacRumors - Google Thu, 03 Sep 2026 12:06:18 GMT
  1. iPhone 18 Pro Chip Leak Indicates Major GPU and Memory Bandwidth Improvements MacRumors
  2. Leaker claims iPhone 18 Pro chip will have 7 GPU cores and faster RAM 9to5Mac
  3. Apple’s A20 Pro chip should deliver a number of significant upgrades Apple World Today
  4. iPhone 18 Pro may get Apple’s biggest iPhone GPU upgrade yet: Leaks Sportskeeda Tech
  5. Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max A20 Pro leak: What it means for iPhone 18 Pro pre-order schedule hindustantimes.com
 
PlusAI, which is operating autonomous freight routes in Texas with trucking company Ryder, plans to go public in a SPAC deal at an ~$800M pre-money equity value (Pragyan Kalita/Reuters) - Techmeme Thu, 03 Sep 2026 12:05:04 GMT

Pragyan Kalita / Reuters:
PlusAI, which is operating autonomous freight routes in Texas with trucking company Ryder, plans to go public in a SPAC deal at an ~$800M pre-money equity value — PlusAI has agreed to go public through a merger with blank-check firm Texas Ventures Acquisition III Corp (TVA.O) …

 
Still using an Intel Mac? Apple just gave developers another reason to leave it behind - TechSpot Thu, 03 Sep 2026 12:03:00 GMT

It's been six years since Apple announced plans to transition its Macs from Intel processors to Apple silicon. The move wasn't fully complete until June 2023, when Apple replaced the Intel Mac Pro with an Apple-silicon model.

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Stop replacing the batteries in your Xbox controller – Do this instead - Engadget Thu, 03 Sep 2026 12:00:00 GMT
Xbox controllers continue to ship reliant on AA batteries, but you don't have to keep burning through disposables.
 
DJI launches new robot vacuums with an eye toward data privacy - Engadget Thu, 03 Sep 2026 12:00:00 GMT
The DJI ROMO 2 lineup also includes LiDAR-enabled mopping arms and improved obstacle avoidance.
 
Dyson Unveiled at IFA 2026: Live updates as the company shows off new vacuums, purifiers, robotics and more - Engadget Thu, 03 Sep 2026 12:00:00 GMT
We're liveblogging Dyson's press conference at IFA 2026 because we love cleaning gadgets.
 
Leaked foldable iPhone disappoints fans with ‘disgusting’ feature ahead of launch date: ‘It’s a let down’ - New York Post - Google Thu, 03 Sep 2026 11:50:00 GMT
  1. Leaked foldable iPhone disappoints fans with ‘disgusting’ feature ahead of launch date: ‘It’s a let down’ New York Post
  2. iPhone Ultra and 18 Pro Max unboxed ahead of Apple event — these could be the final designs Tom's Guide
  3. Man showcases what he claims to be Apple's first foldable iPhone | Device features power button on its side | Inshorts Inshorts
  4. Apple ditches Face ID for hole-punch display on foldable iPhone Ultra Kursiv Media Узбекистан
 
Sources: neocloud Fluidstack closed a $1.5B round led by Jane Street at an $18B+ valuation; in July, the startup announced a $750M round at a $7.5B valuation (Iain Martin/Forbes) - Techmeme Thu, 03 Sep 2026 11:45:01 GMT

Iain Martin / Forbes:
Sources: neocloud Fluidstack closed a $1.5B round led by Jane Street at an $18B+ valuation; in July, the startup announced a $750M round at a $7.5B valuation — A little-known company called Fluidstack has become a test bed for Google's plans to sell its own AI chip.

 
One of Our Top Robot Vacuum Brands Is Diving into Pool Care - CNET Thu, 03 Sep 2026 11:42:10 GMT
The RockAqua P1 made its splashdown at IFA 2026 in Berlin, and we saw it first.
 
Roborock shows off a series of new vacuums at IFA 2026 - Engadget Thu, 03 Sep 2026 11:30:00 GMT
Roborock showed off several new robovacs, a robomower and a pool cleaner at IFA 2026.
 
Scientists Have Found the Most Convincing Evidence Yet of a Dark Matter Particle - Wired Thu, 03 Sep 2026 11:30:00 GMT
An underground detector recorded a strange interaction pointing to a particle with some properties that signify dark matter. The detection is small but promising.
 
Tel Aviv-based Guardio, which offers a subscription-based consumer security service that protects digital accounts like emails, raised $40M at a $1.1B valuation (Marissa Newman/Bloomberg) - Techmeme Thu, 03 Sep 2026 11:25:01 GMT

Marissa Newman / Bloomberg:
Tel Aviv-based Guardio, which offers a subscription-based consumer security service that protects digital accounts like emails, raised $40M at a $1.1B valuation — Israeli cybersecurity startup Guardio raised funds from investors including Assaf Rappaport, the founder of cloud security firm Wiz …

 
Russia's Starlink rival is struggling as satellites fail to reach their planned orbits - TechSpot Thu, 03 Sep 2026 11:15:00 GMT

The satellites were expected to operate at 870 kilometers (540 miles) above Earth. Instead, many are orbiting between 300 and 400 kilometers (186 and 249 miles), while some are already losing altitude. Two are now re-entering the atmosphere.

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These New Robot Vacuums, Mops, Mowers and Pool Cleaners Will Try to Convince Us They’re Maintenance-Free - CNET Thu, 03 Sep 2026 11:14:32 GMT
Roborock’s new lineup at IFA 2026 is all about improving navigation and hands-free maintenance. I’ll be the judge.
 
Plex warns users to patch security vulnerabilities immediately - BleepingComputer - Google Thu, 03 Sep 2026 11:02:22 GMT
Plex warns users to patch security vulnerabilities immediately BleepingComputer
 
Rescuing a Rescue Device With a DIY Battery Pack - Hack a Day Thu, 03 Sep 2026 11:00:16 GMT
If you find yourself lost in the woods or adrift in the ocean, a GPS-enabled Personal Locator Beacon (PLB) is certainly a handy thing to have as it will pinpoint …read more
 
DJI's Osmo 360 II adds a replaceable lens and improved low-light capability - Engadget Thu, 03 Sep 2026 11:00:00 GMT
It didn't take DJI long to introduce a new version of its panoramic action cam that offers small but meaningful improvements at a slightly higher price.
 
The tiny new features that make Android great - 9to5Google - Google Thu, 03 Sep 2026 11:00:00 GMT
  1. The tiny new features that make Android great 9to5Google
  2. September Android Drop: Remember where you put things, ease motion sickness, and more blog.google
  3. Google’s Android update tackles motion sickness, accessibility, and more TechCrunch
  4. A New Android Find Hub Feature Will Help You Remember Where You Put Important Things Engadget
  5. Android’s new trick for finding lost items without a tracker rolls out soon MakeUseOf
 
The Weirdest and Wackiest Tech We Found at IFA 2026 - CNET Thu, 03 Sep 2026 11:00:00 GMT
From AI intimate companions to a smartphone for your dog, here’s what raised our eyebrows the most at this year’s IFA.
 
Ugly AI Food Photos Are Only the Beginning - Wired Thu, 03 Sep 2026 11:00:00 GMT
Restaurant menus with AI-generated food images are going viral for their off-putting aesthetic. But AI’s impact on modern menus runs even deeper.
 
The Trump administration imposes tariffs of up to 100% on foreign drones, including 100% on models over 55lbs or with thermal imaging, in a bid to thwart China (Farah Stockman/New York Times) - Techmeme Thu, 03 Sep 2026 11:00:00 GMT

Farah Stockman / New York Times:
The Trump administration imposes tariffs of up to 100% on foreign drones, including 100% on models over 55lbs or with thermal imaging, in a bid to thwart China — In addition, the F.C.C. is weighing stiff restrictions on common drone technology such as thermal imaging and aerosol spraying.

 
Modern venture capital has transformed into an unchecked oligarchy, or "Cancer Capital", where mega-firms managing $50B+ live off fees and shift risk elsewhere (Anil Dash) - Techmeme Thu, 03 Sep 2026 10:50:01 GMT

Anil Dash:
Modern venture capital has transformed into an unchecked oligarchy, or “Cancer Capital”, where mega-firms managing $50B+ live off fees and shift risk elsewhere — We really, really need to talk about venture capital. Because it's not “venture capital” anymore.

 
‘The Blood of Dawnwalker’ Is a Bloody Balm for My Completionism - Wired Thu, 03 Sep 2026 10:45:00 GMT
The game starts as a reheated Witcher 3, but evolves into something much more focused.
 
iPhone 18 Pro release date rumors: when we expect Apple’s next flagship to launch - Imaging Resource - Google Thu, 03 Sep 2026 10:35:12 GMT
  1. iPhone 18 Pro release date rumors: when we expect Apple’s next flagship to launch Imaging Resource
  2. iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone Ultra: Pre-Orders and Release Date MacRumors
  3. iPhone Ultra specs revealed in new leak Mashable
  4. iPhone 18 Pro will have three upgrades that have been rumored for years 9to5Mac
  5. Apple’s loaded September kicks off with ‘huge launch’ next week Macworld
 
Xbox Deep Discounts Sale and two more sales now live with over 1,500 deals - TrueAchievements - Google Thu, 03 Sep 2026 10:31:04 GMT
  1. Xbox Deep Discounts Sale and two more sales now live with over 1,500 deals TrueAchievements
  2. 25+ Of The Best Games From Xbox's Deep Discounts Sale Pure Xbox
 
The Best Air Quality Monitor for Outdoors and Indoors in 2026 - Wired Thu, 03 Sep 2026 10:31:00 GMT
These WIRED-tested indoor and outdoor air quality monitors give you insights into your home’s air quality, warn of potentially harmful pollutant levels, and help keep tabs on your environment.
 
DOGE Affiliate Asked for College Credits for Participating in Takeover - Wired Thu, 03 Sep 2026 10:30:00 GMT
According to new documents obtained through a Freedom of Information Act request, an undergraduate working with DOGE requested that his work for HUD count towards his University of Chicago degree.
 
Amazon's $156 luxury Seiko automatic watch uses the same tech as high-end Swiss timepieces - thestreet.com - Google Thu, 03 Sep 2026 10:30:00 GMT
Amazon's $156 luxury Seiko automatic watch uses the same tech as high-end Swiss timepieces thestreet.com
 
PSA: Don't rely on AI to plan anything that could put your life at risk... like a mountain climb - Engadget Thu, 03 Sep 2026 10:20:00 GMT
Gemini reportedly told a group of climbers that it would only take them eight hours to climb Mt. Shasta. They had to be rescued more than a day later.
 
Dallas garbage trucks are using AI cameras to flag code violations and give homes a "blight score" - TechSpot Thu, 03 Sep 2026 10:16:00 GMT

NBC 5 obtained city records showing that Dallas started testing the AI cameras on bulk trash collection trucks in April, ramping up their use over the summer.

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Is It Even Possible to Understand Quantum Mechanics? - Wired Thu, 03 Sep 2026 10:00:00 GMT
Common sense is of no help in studying reality at the atomic scale.
 
This Is Flock’s AI Search Tool for Cops - Wired Thu, 03 Sep 2026 10:00:00 GMT
WIRED rebuilt Flock’s latest search tool from code the company sends to a police officer’s browser. Its AI can keep watch across multiple cameras for anyone fitting a written description.
 
Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 5 review: A significant upgrade at the same price - Engadget Thu, 03 Sep 2026 10:00:00 GMT
On the Momentum True Wireless 5, a completely new design increases comfort while excellent sound and extended battery life are the main attractions.
 
Nvidia is buying popular open-source AI hub Hugging Face for $12.9 billion - TechSpot Thu, 03 Sep 2026 09:35:00 GMT

Update (September 3): Nvidia has now confirmed that it will acquire Hugging Face for $12.93 billion, turning last week's reports into one of the chipmaker's largest deals ever. The deal includes up to $1 billion in equity incentives to retain Hugging Face employees and comes after the AI platform reportedly...

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Smart Toilets Are Already Using AI to Analyze Your Poop - Wired Thu, 03 Sep 2026 09:30:00 GMT
While companies promise they can help users monitor gut health, experts suggest that smart toilets provide little in the way of benefits to the average person.
 
She asked people to write down their AI secrets. The confessions came pouring in. - Business Insider - Google Thu, 03 Sep 2026 09:00:25 GMT
  1. She asked people to write down their AI secrets. The confessions came pouring in. Business Insider
  2. ‘A friend I can trust’: How Americans described their relationship with AI The Washington Post
  3. Siri AI won’t be your friend, and here’s why that really matters 9to5Mac
 
Face Recognition Is Becoming the Norm for Dating Apps - Wired Thu, 03 Sep 2026 09:00:00 GMT
To keep scammers at bay, dating apps are embracing biometric scanning tools and “verified human” badges. These moves are sparking concerns about surveillance and privacy.
 
Modders Tweak the Story Timer of The Blood of Dawnwalker Hours after Launch, Tripling the Default 30-day Deadline - Wccftech - Google Thu, 03 Sep 2026 09:00:00 GMT
  1. Modders Tweak the Story Timer of The Blood of Dawnwalker Hours after Launch, Tripling the Default 30-day Deadline Wccftech
  2. 10 The Blood of Dawnwalker beginner's tips to help you defeat Brencis Polygon.com
  3. ‘The Blood of Dawnwalker’ Is a Bloody Balm for My Completionism WIRED
  4. The Blood of Dawnwalker review PC Gamer
  5. The Blood of Dawnwalker Day-One Update 1.003 Improves Performance on Launch Day MP1st
 
Planet Coaster and Jurassic World developer Frontier partners with Disney for a new video game - Eurogamer.net - Google Thu, 03 Sep 2026 08:53:53 GMT
  1. Planet Coaster and Jurassic World developer Frontier partners with Disney for a new video game Eurogamer.net
  2. Planet Coaster studio Frontier says it’s working on a Disney game in the same ‘management sim’ genre Video Games Chronicle
  3. Planet Zoo dev Frontier sign a deal with Disney for a new management video game AltChar
  4. Tag: disney video game Disney Food Blog
  5. Frontier Developments to Develop New Disney-based Video Game marketscreener.com
 
Xiaomi's new passport-style foldable looks shorter and wider than the Galaxy Z Fold 8 - Engadget Thu, 03 Sep 2026 08:35:24 GMT
The passport-style foldable is increasingly dominating foldable phone launches this year. Xiaomi has its own.
 
Xiaomi’s Passport Foldable Phone Takes Aim at Apple and Samsung - CNET Thu, 03 Sep 2026 08:26:00 GMT
Xiaomi has big plans for its push into Europe.
 
Miniaturized, Working Replica of Vintage Leslie Speaker - Hack a Day Thu, 03 Sep 2026 08:00:49 GMT
Few pieces of vintage audio gear from the turn of the century (the previous one) inspire the kind of devotion that a Leslie speaker does. Sure, there are plenty of …read more
 
Belkin launches three new SoundForm earphones at IFA 2026 - Engadget Thu, 03 Sep 2026 08:00:00 GMT
Belkin has announced SoundForm Isolate, Dot and Play.
 
Belkin unveils new large-capacity and solid state power banks - Engadget Thu, 03 Sep 2026 08:00:00 GMT
Belkin has announced new Anker power bank-lookalikes, solid state power banks and new SureFind trackers.
 
Belkin introduces its first longer-lasting semi-solid-state power banks - The Verge - Google Thu, 03 Sep 2026 08:00:00 GMT
  1. Belkin introduces its first longer-lasting semi-solid-state power banks The Verge
  2. Belkin says its new 'BoostSolid' Qi2 batteries last 3x longer than your other magnetic power banks 9to5Google
  3. Semi-solid state battery tech makes these power banks a lot more pocket-friendly stuff.tv
  4. Belkin Unveils New Large-Capacity And Solid State Power Banks Engadget
  5. Belkin Introduces New Solutions to Power, Locate and Personalize Everyday Technology Business Wire
 
Narwal’s New Robot Vacuums and Floor Cleaners Are All About Better Mopping - CNET Thu, 03 Sep 2026 08:00:00 GMT
Mops that can remove old and dried stains are everyone’s concern at IFA Berlin this year.
 
I’m Honestly Shocked Every Gaming Desk Doesn’t Have This Feature - CNET Thu, 03 Sep 2026 07:40:00 GMT
The Boulies MagVida has an absolutely unique way to keep your tech and cables tidy.
 
As a Pet Parent to 3 Asthmatic Cats, I’m Eyeing This New AAFA-Certified Vacuum at IFA 2026 - CNET Thu, 03 Sep 2026 07:30:00 GMT
Eufy’s sterilization-focused robot vacuum is the product I’m most looking forward to checking out in Berlin.
 
Anker’s sleep speaker uses radar and flower power to help you relax - The Verge - Google Thu, 03 Sep 2026 07:30:00 GMT
  1. Anker’s sleep speaker uses radar and flower power to help you relax The Verge
  2. Anker Unveils THUS™ AI Chip Across Five Audio Models and Expands its Sleep Lineup at IFA 2026 EIN Presswire
  3. Startup unveils ₹25,000 speaker that uses a radar to help people sleep better | SleepLab Pro uses acoustic beats too | Inshorts Inshorts
  4. Soundcore Aeroclip 2 unveiled at IFA, along with 6 new headphones from the affordable (and highly respected) audio brand Yahoo Tech
  5. Can an AI chip deliver premium sound from budget headphones? We're about to find out Yahoo Tech
 
I want to wrap myself in Hue’s new Liane rope lights - The Verge - Google Thu, 03 Sep 2026 07:30:00 GMT
  1. I want to wrap myself in Hue’s new Liane rope lights The Verge
  2. Forget Light Strips: Philips Hue's New $399 Liane 360 Rope Light Is Pure Sci-Fi Magic PCMag
  3. The Philips Hue Ecosystem Now Includes Sonos and Nanoleaf Shapes Gizmodo
  4. Philips Hue Announces New Products and Backup Feature Hueblog.com
  5. Philips Hue adds HDMI-free Sync and new 4K Box, Nanoleaf integration, and more app upgrades 9to5Google
 
These Sleep Headphones Are My Best Redeye Flight Hack. They Just Got a Nifty Upgrade - CNET Thu, 03 Sep 2026 07:30:00 GMT
Anker announces the Sleep Earbuds 4 Pro at IFA, along with a stylish bedside sleep speaker, a hearing aid and a bunch of headphones.
 
Anker’s Eufy Strides Into IFA With a New AI Ecosystem and Devices to Match - CNET Thu, 03 Sep 2026 07:30:00 GMT
Anker’s security division has big plans, and the company is prepping an even bigger AI management system for your home — without relying on cloud data or subscriptions.
 
Anker's MindBase is a smart home hub, NAS and security guard - Engadget Thu, 03 Sep 2026 07:30:00 GMT
Anker's MindBase uses AI to run your smart home, and keep it safe.
 
Anker brings its AI chip to the Soundcore Space 2 Pro headphones - Engadget Thu, 03 Sep 2026 07:30:00 GMT
Anker has a bunch of new AI-infused headphones, earbuds and hearing aids on the way.
 
Anker charging gadgets at IFA 2026: Combo chargers, a power bank and more - Engadget Thu, 03 Sep 2026 07:30:00 GMT
Nearly all of Anker's new chargers have displays, and several can power multiple devices at once.
 
Anker Eufy at IFA 2026: New security cameras, plus a robot vacuum and a robot lawnmower - Engadget Thu, 03 Sep 2026 07:30:00 GMT
Security was the focus of Anker Eufy at IFA this year.
 
The 2026 El Niño Is Being ‘Supersized’ as Impacts Worsen - Wired Thu, 03 Sep 2026 06:00:00 GMT
The World Meteorological Organization is warning that the climate phenomenon that has the Pacific running a fever will last until at least February, with dire consequences for weather worldwide.
 
Switch Mod Fixes Fiddly Car Door Projector - Hack a Day Thu, 03 Sep 2026 05:00:23 GMT
While the Citroën logo they project onto the pavement looks great, [OrangeTungsten] wasn’t thrilled with how their door-mounted projectors actually functioned. The mechanism for detecting when they should kick on …read more
 
HBO Max Promo Code: 50% Off | September 2026 - Wired Thu, 03 Sep 2026 05:00:00 GMT
Stream your favorite shows and save up to 50% today with HBO Max discount codes and subscription deals.
 
Instacart Promo Code: $15 Off | September 2026 - Wired Thu, 03 Sep 2026 05:00:00 GMT
Find the best Instacart promo code for massive savings in September 2026.
 
ExpressVPN Coupons: 73% Off - Wired Thu, 03 Sep 2026 05:00:00 GMT
Learn how to get the best value from your ExpressVPN subscription plans, whether you need a flexible 1-month plan or want to lock in up to 61% savings on multi-year deals.
 
Home Chef Promo Codes for September 2026 - Wired Thu, 03 Sep 2026 05:00:00 GMT
Enjoy up to 50% off deliveries, free meals, and more with the latest Home Chef coupons.
 
ABT Promo Codes & Discounts for September 2026 - Wired Thu, 03 Sep 2026 05:00:00 GMT
Learn how to maximize your savings on major appliances, electronics, and mattresses using verified ABT discount codes, rebates, and special coupons and save up to $1,200 this summer.
 
KitchenAid Promo Codes: Save Up to 20% - Wired Thu, 03 Sep 2026 05:00:00 GMT
Save on every purchase with top KitchenAid coupons from WIRED, including up to 20% off countertop appliances.
 
Total Wireless Promo Codes & Deals: 50% Off Select Plans - Wired Thu, 03 Sep 2026 05:00:00 GMT
Find great deals for Total Wireless, like 50% off select plans, and enjoy big savings.
 
We-Vibe Discount Codes and Deals: Up to 60% Off - Wired Thu, 03 Sep 2026 05:00:00 GMT
Save on We-Vibe, including app-controlled bestsellers and popular gift sets designed for couples, connection, and shared pleasure.
 
Vimeo Promo Codes and Discounts: Up to 40% Off This September 2026 - Wired Thu, 03 Sep 2026 05:00:00 GMT
Enjoy 25% off a membership, 40% off, plus an additional 10% off annual plans, and more deals to save at Vimeo.
 
Expedia Coupons: 40% Off - Wired Thu, 03 Sep 2026 05:00:00 GMT
Book your next getaway with Expedia and get up to 75% off your stay, with or without a promo code.
 
Lowe’s Promo Codes and Deals: Up to $300 Off Appliances - Wired Thu, 03 Sep 2026 05:00:00 GMT
Find the latest Lowe’s promo codes and offers, including up to $300 off select major appliances and $5 off $50 with sign-up, here at WIRED.
 
Lovehoney Coupon Offers: Toys, Lingerie, and Gift Set Discounts - Wired Thu, 03 Sep 2026 05:00:00 GMT
Save on Lovehoney, including bestselling toys, lingerie, and popular gift sets for date nights, self-care, and couples’ play.
 
Juliet Is Back! Lollipop Chainsaw's New Game Gets A "World Premiere Demo" At TGS 2026 - Nintendo Life - Google Thu, 03 Sep 2026 04:55:00 GMT
  1. Juliet Is Back! Lollipop Chainsaw's New Game Gets A "World Premiere Demo" At TGS 2026 Nintendo Life
  2. The next Lollipop Chainsaw game will be playable at the Tokyo Game Show 2026 Instant Gaming News
  3. It looks like a new Lollipop Chainsaw game is going to be shown at Tokyo Game Show Gamereactor UK
  4. New ‘Lollipop Chainsaw’ Game Playable at Tgs 2026 Bloody Disgusting
  5. A new Lollipop Chainsaw game will get a playable demo at Tokyo Game Show 2026 GosuGamers
 
iPhone Ultra price rumors — here's how much you can expect to pay for Apple’s first foldable - Tom's Guide - Google Thu, 03 Sep 2026 04:30:00 GMT
  1. iPhone Ultra price rumors — here's how much you can expect to pay for Apple’s first foldable Tom's Guide
  2. iPhone Fold Price: Apple Expert Warns Of Additional Costs Forbes
  3. Vodafone reveals iPhone Ultra prices – Apple’s first foldable smartphone mobidevices.com
  4. Maxed-out iPhone Ultra likely to break the $3,000 mark AppleInsider
  5. iPhone 18 Pro Faces a Tougher US Market: Shocking Survey Shows 41% Rethinking Upgrades ascendants.in
 
New qubit architecture enables faster, more accurate operations - MIT Thu, 03 Sep 2026 04:00:00 GMT
This advance could be a big step toward developing a scalable, practical quantum computer.
 
Giving farmers a more sustainable way to protect crops - MIT Thu, 03 Sep 2026 04:00:00 GMT
Led by Andee Wallace PhD ’20, Robigo uses cutting-edge biotechnology to engineer microbes to fight pests, reducing the need for harmful chemical pesticides.
 
Police want Axon's cameras redesigned so they don't get mistaken for Flock's - TechSpot Thu, 03 Sep 2026 03:20:00 GMT

Axon is currently exploring design changes to its Automatic License Plate Readers (ALPRs) to avoid becoming the next target of people destroying Flock cameras. The strategy, among others under consideration, suggests surveillance companies are making real efforts to get ahead of the rising negative press from mass surveillance opponents.

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Has FDM 3D Printing Hit Its Peak? - Hack a Day Thu, 03 Sep 2026 02:00:16 GMT
Art of 3D printer in the middle of printing a Hackaday Jolly Wrencher logo
Over the time Hackaday has been in existence, the art of 3D printing has evolved from a relatively crude hit-and-miss affair to something approaching what we all imagined back then. …read more
 
Meta Pushes Its New AI Agent on Employees—but Eases Off on Tokenmaxxing - Wired Thu, 03 Sep 2026 01:32:02 GMT
The company is reducing pressure on workers to use artificial intelligence tools while encouraging them to experiment with Hatch, its most advanced AI project yet.
 
We Need to Talk About Wednesday’s Doggone Connections Puzzle - CNET Thu, 03 Sep 2026 00:09:37 GMT
Connections players on Reddit say it was ruff.
 
Alienware Debuts 32″ AW3226K 4K Monitor With RGB Stripe Tandem OLED While Its 25″ AW2527HX Takes QD-OLED Refresh Rate To 560Hz - Wccftech - Google Wed, 02 Sep 2026 23:50:25 GMT
  1. Alienware Debuts 32″ AW3226K 4K Monitor With RGB Stripe Tandem OLED While Its 25″ AW2527HX Takes QD-OLED Refresh Rate To 560Hz Wccftech
  2. Alienware has launched the world's first 39-inch 5K RGB Stripe tandem OLED monitor — where to buy Mashable
  3. Dell Unveils 560Hz Alienware OLED Monitor and Colorful 14S Laptop at IFA finance.biggo.com
  4. Alienware unveils a 560Hz QD-OLED monitor, and it's likely not cheap Android Headlines
  5. Alienware's new QD-OLED gaming monitors boast 4K 165 Hz, 1080p 560 Hz panels — Dell’s new OLEDs target gamers who prioritize speed or crave pixel density Tom's Hardware
 
Hate AI Data Centers? Big Tech’s New Ad Campaign Aims to Change Your Mind - CNET Wed, 02 Sep 2026 23:06:26 GMT
A multimillion-dollar campaign is trying to reverse the trend of the public’s growing disdain for AI data centers.
 
Uber and Wayve Launch London’s First Public Robotaxi Service - CNET Wed, 02 Sep 2026 23:01:19 GMT
The rides will take place in the Ford Mustang Mach-E. Initially, a safety operator will remain in the driver’s seat.
 
Doubling Thermal Printer Resolution by Wiggling - Hack a Day Wed, 02 Sep 2026 23:00:44 GMT
Thermal printers are still extremely common today, using small heating elements in combination with temperature-sensitive paper to create a dot matrix-like effect without messing with ink ribbons and complex mechanisms. …read more
 
Amazon’s 2026 Holiday Deals Are About to Look Better Than They Are - Wired Wed, 02 Sep 2026 22:23:26 GMT
Amazon just hiked prices on Kindles, Echo speakers, Eero routers, and Fire TV devices ahead of the holiday shopping season.
 
I Was Disappointed by Miele’s Last Vacuums, but the New IFA Lineup Changed My Mind - CNET Wed, 02 Sep 2026 22:00:27 GMT
The previous model fell short in our lab tests, so I went into my hands-on trial skeptical. I left impressed.
 
You’re Addicted to Your Phone. Admitting That Is the First Step - CNET Wed, 02 Sep 2026 21:48:50 GMT
More than of us say they overuse their smartphones, according to a Pew survey.
 
AI is finding thousands of bugs in Linux, and maintainers can barely keep up - TechSpot Wed, 02 Sep 2026 21:44:00 GMT

Ahead of this month's Kernel Recipes 2026 event in Paris, Linux kernel maintainer Greg Kroah-Hartman shared a graph charting the steep rise in CVEs found in the kernel over the past several stable releases. The slide shows that between versions 6.9 and 6.19, security researchers spotted around 500 vulnerabilities per release, on average.

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Anthropic’s Content Checker Tool Is Here, With One Big Catch - CNET Wed, 02 Sep 2026 21:31:16 GMT
You can look for Claude’s watermarks in a lot of files, but not in text just yet.
 
Spending deal comes with a bonus: Blocking political control of grants - ArsTechnica Wed, 02 Sep 2026 21:20:03 GMT
Congress pauses the OMB's attempt to rewrite how research is funded.
 
Democrats Have a Plan to Force Trump’s Associates to Cooperate With Investigations - Wired Wed, 02 Sep 2026 21:00:00 GMT
Donald Trump’s West Wing renovations and DC arch could be on the chopping block, should Democrats win the midterms—they could also be leverage.
 
Building foundations that last - MIT Wed, 02 Sep 2026 20:35:00 GMT
Assistant Professor Iwnetim Abate creates space for ambitious research and sustainable growth for his graduate students.
 
I rented a car, and within hours, my driver's license was for sale - ArsTechnica Wed, 02 Sep 2026 20:32:02 GMT
The FBI is reportedly investigating a massive data breach that is unfolding in real time.
 
From MIT to IBM, expediting AI and quantum deployment - MIT Wed, 02 Sep 2026 20:25:00 GMT
MIT affiliates engage with the MIT-IBM Computing Research Lab to bring rigorous theory to production systems.
 
CD Projekt Red Is Still Raking In The Cash As We Wait For The Witcher 4 - gamespot.com - Google Wed, 02 Sep 2026 19:56:05 GMT
  1. CD Projekt Red Is Still Raking In The Cash As We Wait For The Witcher 4 gamespot.com
  2. Cyberpunk 2077 Passes 40 Million Sales, The Witcher 3 Surpasses 65 Million eXputer.com
  3. CDR: Record revenue and profit growth driven by strong Cyberpunk and Witcher franchise sales TradingView
  4. Cyberpunk 'Phantom Liberty' Sells 15 Million Copies, 'The Witcher' Series Reaches 90 Million Inven Global
  5. CD Projekt RED has over 1,000 employes now and prepares three The Witcher releases Instant Gaming News
 
FCC plans robocall scorecard to grade phone companies on spam call blocking - ArsTechnica Wed, 02 Sep 2026 19:54:27 GMT
Carrier scorecards may include call-blocking stats and data on customer complaints.
 
Wary of Artemis IV timeline, NASA is changing lunar spacesuit design - ArsTechnica Wed, 02 Sep 2026 19:37:08 GMT
"Requirements are being adjusted to reflect near-term mission needs."
 
Rumor: Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced could be bound for Nintendo Switch 2, based on retailer listings - Nintendo Everything - Google Wed, 02 Sep 2026 19:03:35 GMT
  1. Rumor: Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced could be bound for Nintendo Switch 2, based on retailer listings Nintendo Everything
  2. Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced might be coming to Nintendo Switch 2 as branded controller leaks early PC Guide
  3. French store reveals Assassin's Creed: Black Flag Resynced-themed Switch 2 controller Gamereactor UK
  4. Rumour: Looks like Assassin’s Creed Black Flag Resynced could be coming to Switch 2 My Nintendo News
 
Trump Administration Sides With OpenAI in New York Times Copyright Lawsuit - Wired Wed, 02 Sep 2026 18:41:02 GMT
The US government wrote a letter in support of OpenAI’s argument that training AI on others' intellectual property is fair use.
 
ICE Plans to Pay $5 Million to Create National Voting Database - Wired Wed, 02 Sep 2026 18:32:01 GMT
As part of a broader DHS surge to investigate alleged voter fraud, ICE has announced it plans to pay up to $5 million to create what amounts to a federal voter database.
 
Microsoft will soon enable memory integrity by default on eligible Windows 11 PCs - TechSpot Wed, 02 Sep 2026 18:31:00 GMT

Microsoft recently confirmed that memory integrity protection will soon be enabled by default on some Windows 11 devices. The change will arrive in October 2026 for eligible Windows PCs and will provide stronger kernel-level protection against malicious software and other threats. However, it could also have a detrimental effect on...

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Fusion energy, extreme environment materials could be built easily as US develops key system - interestingengineering.com - Google Wed, 02 Sep 2026 18:22:00 GMT
Fusion energy, extreme environment materials could be built easily as US develops key system interestingengineering.com
 
These Russian Mathematicians Taught AI Models How to Talk to Each Other Without Using Words - Wired Wed, 02 Sep 2026 18:20:00 GMT
A startup called Mostik has a wild new approach to combining the capabilities of AI models.
 
Google releases Gemini 3.8 Flash, its third Flash model in six weeks - ArsTechnica Wed, 02 Sep 2026 18:13:54 GMT
Google's Pro model updates are seemingly paused, but there's yet another Gemini Flash today.
 
Leaked Googlebook ‘Look up’ app appears on the Play Store ahead of launch - Chrome Unboxed - Google Wed, 02 Sep 2026 18:06:21 GMT
Leaked Googlebook ‘Look up’ app appears on the Play Store ahead of launch Chrome Unboxed
 
Trump may be forced to reveal secret rules feds use for AI safety testing - ArsTechnica Wed, 02 Sep 2026 17:58:33 GMT
Trump’s secret reviews of frontier AI models may hide corruption, lawsuit says.
 
Popular Chrome extensions were quietly weaponized to steal crypto from 80,000 users - TechSpot Wed, 02 Sep 2026 17:48:00 GMT

Socket Inc. researchers have identified 19 malicious extensions targeting Chrome and Edge users. The cybercriminal campaign primarily targeted Google's browser, but one extension gained significant popularity on both Chrome and Edge. In any case, the analysts believe a single "mind" is behind the campaign – and it's determined to keep...

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As Mario Kart 8 Deluxe gets a surprise update for the Switch 2, Nintendo cleans up Smash Bros Ultimate's online battles - Eurogamer.net - Google Wed, 02 Sep 2026 17:11:48 GMT
  1. As Mario Kart 8 Deluxe gets a surprise update for the Switch 2, Nintendo cleans up Smash Bros Ultimate's online battles Eurogamer.net
  2. Eight-Player Splitscreen Added to Mario Kart 8 Deluxe IGN
  3. No surprises like Nintendo Gamereactor UK
  4. Nintendo Surprises Fans: Nine-Year-Old Mario Kart 8 Deluxe Gets Major Update for Switch 2 ixbt.games
  5. Mario Kart 8's surprise Switch 2 update makes everyone faster "by the equivalent of one coin," decimating world records everywhere Yahoo Tech
 
GoPro just avoided bankruptcy with a $285 million rescue deal - TechSpot Wed, 02 Sep 2026 17:09:00 GMT

As part of the proposed acquisition, GoPro shareholders will receive $285 million in cash, or $1.14 per share, while retaining approximately a 10% stake in the combined company. The merged entity will remain publicly listed on heNasdaq. The $1.14-per-share offer represents nearly double the $0.60 at which GoPro's stock was...

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Zed is a fast, lightweight alternative to VS Code and Cursor - TechSpot Wed, 02 Sep 2026 16:50:00 GMT
Built in Rust, Zed is a modern code editor focused on speed and collaboration. It supports Git, debugging, remote development, AI agents, and extensions, with native versions for Windows, macOS, and Linux. Zed is also part of our Essential Apps for Windows and Mac.
 
MrBeast will try to survive 'the planet’s most unforgiving landscapes' using Gemini and Fitbit Air in deal with Google - 9to5Google - Google Wed, 02 Sep 2026 16:35:00 GMT
  1. MrBeast will try to survive 'the planet’s most unforgiving landscapes' using Gemini and Fitbit Air in deal with Google 9to5Google
  2. Alphabet Stock (GOOG) Opinions on MrBeast AI Partnership Quiver Quantitative
  3. MrBeast Teams Up With Google Gemini, Health The Tech Buzz
  4. MrBeast is taking Google Gemini somewhere AI cannot afford to fail Absolute Geeks
  5. MrBeast partners with Google Gemini in multi-year deal to bring AI into content production Crypto Briefing
 
US court rules Google will not have to sell ad exchange after losing antitrust case - ArsTechnica Wed, 02 Sep 2026 16:30:11 GMT
The DOJ proved to the court that Google acted illegally, but it won't get the big win it wanted.
 
Nvidia's DLSS 5 hands-on tests reveal "AI slop" backlash might have been overblown - Notebookcheck - Google Wed, 02 Sep 2026 16:15:00 GMT
  1. Nvidia's DLSS 5 hands-on tests reveal "AI slop" backlash might have been overblown Notebookcheck
  2. ‘NBA 2K27’ With NVIDIA DLSS 5 Leads 26 New Games Coming to GeForce NOW NVIDIA Blog
  3. RPCS3 Team Won't Touch Leaked DLSS 5, Calls the Output "Slop" TechPowerUp
  4. We explored early DLSS 5 performance with community mods — and the limits of the 12V-2x6 power connector may hold it back on the RTX 5090 Tom's Hardware
  5. New DLSS 5 Swapper tool can mod DLSS 5 into games that don't support DLSS at all TweakTown
 
The FTC says Amazon secretly overcharged sellers by $20 billion in ad fees - TechSpot Wed, 02 Sep 2026 16:07:00 GMT

The case involves Sponsored Products, Sponsored Brands, and Sponsored Display ads, which appear in search results and on product pages across Amazon's website and app. Sellers use these ads to put their products in front of shoppers who are already searching for similar items.

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Indie Selects for September 2026: Genre Mashups & Fresh Takes - XBOX Wire - Google Wed, 02 Sep 2026 16:04:29 GMT
Indie Selects for September 2026: Genre Mashups & Fresh Takes XBOX Wire
 
Dishonored's Co-Creator Explains What So Many Games Are Missing - Kotaku - Google Wed, 02 Sep 2026 16:00:47 GMT
Dishonored's Co-Creator Explains What So Many Games Are Missing Kotaku
 
The Logical End Point of AI Job Interviews Is Two Bots Talking to Each Other - Wired Wed, 02 Sep 2026 15:51:46 GMT
Christopher was sick of being ghosted by AI recruiters. So he unleashed ChatGPT on his robot interviewer.
 
My Hero Academia: All’s Justice DLC character Izuku Midoriya Overlay Full Style launches September 3 - Gematsu - Google Wed, 02 Sep 2026 15:34:11 GMT
  1. My Hero Academia: All’s Justice DLC character Izuku Midoriya Overlay Full Style launches September 3 Gematsu
  2. Bandai Namco Is Bringing My Hero Academia: All's Justice To Switch 2 Nintendo Life
  3. New Official My Hero Academia Release Confirmed for September 4 OpenCritic
  4. The long-awaited Nintendo Switch Version 2 of "My Hero Academia: All's Justice" goes on sale September 3! The third DLC, "Izuku Midoriya: Overlay Full Style," will also be available starting that day. Saiga NAK
  5. MY HERO ACADEMIA: ALL’S JUSTICE Switch 2 launch trailer shared, "Izuku Midoriya Overlay Full Style" DLC character revealed GoNintendo
 
Mario Kart 8 now supports 8-player split-screen on Switch 2 - TechSpot Wed, 02 Sep 2026 15:25:00 GMT

A free update is now available for Mario Kart 8 when played on the Nintendo Switch 2. The best-selling game on the original Nintendo Switch now supports higher resolutions, faster load times, and local split-screen multiplayer for up to eight players.

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Galaxy Z Fold 8 owner shows corners of the inner display are flexing inward - Gizmochina - Google Wed, 02 Sep 2026 15:24:05 GMT
  1. Galaxy Z Fold 8 owner shows corners of the inner display are flexing inward Gizmochina
  2. The Z Fold 8's unexpected success reveals what Android phones have been missing Android Police
  3. What Seven Generations of Foldables Have Taught Samsung Samsung Global Newsroom
  4. Best CCTV cameras with mobile app in India: 5 smart picks for home security in 2026 hindustantimes.com
  5. The new shape of your next smartphone NZ Herald
 
CERN Transitioning Industrial Computers To Debian After Being A Longtime RHEL Institution - Phoronix - Google Wed, 02 Sep 2026 15:17:00 GMT
CERN Transitioning Industrial Computers To Debian After Being A Longtime RHEL Institution Phoronix
 
Hideki Kamiya says game preservation matters more to him than whether games are physical or digital - Video Games Chronicle - Google Wed, 02 Sep 2026 15:11:29 GMT
  1. Hideki Kamiya says game preservation matters more to him than whether games are physical or digital Video Games Chronicle
  2. Bayonetta and Devil May Cry Creator Embraces Digital Games, but Warns of Preservation Risks as Physical Media Fades levelup.com
  3. As Sony Plans to End Production on Physical PlayStation Discs, Hideki Kamiya Says He is More Concerned About Game Preservation Console Creatures
  4. Player Choice Matters: Why Physical Games and Discs Are Here to Stay Playasia Blog
  5. Digital-only gaming raises concerns about ownership, preservation: Retro GameCon co-creator DiscoverHumboldt
 
System helps humans predict when self-driving cars will make mistakes - MIT Wed, 02 Sep 2026 15:00:00 GMT
A new method, called CW-Net, translates the reasoning process of an autonomous vehicle’s AI system into understandable concepts that explain its behavior.
 
SteamDB is acquired by Nexus Mods' owner after its founder says burnout made the site unsustainable - TechSpot Wed, 02 Sep 2026 14:48:00 GMT

Djundik writes that he started SteamDB with fellow co-founder Marlamin back in 2013. As the site grew in popularity, so did the workload. Marlamin later stepped back from the project, and what was a hobby for Djundik now requires enough hours to be a full-time job.

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Toyohiro Akiyama, first Japanese citizen and journalist in space, dies at 84 - ArsTechnica Wed, 02 Sep 2026 14:47:42 GMT
He reported from space that only "fat" Japanese tree frogs enjoyed weightlessness.
 
Genome Duplication Is a Radical Evolutionary Gamble - Quanta Magazine - Google Wed, 02 Sep 2026 14:23:09 GMT
Genome Duplication Is a Radical Evolutionary Gamble Quanta Magazine
 
Samsung's $799 Galaxy Book6 challenges the MacBook Neo with a larger screen and claimed 25-hour battery life - TechSpot Wed, 02 Sep 2026 14:21:00 GMT

Samsung's model starts at a higher price than the Neo, but it offers a larger display, more built-in ports, and a much higher claimed battery life rating. Apple's laptop does have a sharper and brighter screen, though.

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RuneScape Arrives on XBOX for the First Time in 25 Years with Survival Adventure RuneScape: Dragonwilds! - XBOX Wire - Google Wed, 02 Sep 2026 14:04:29 GMT
RuneScape Arrives on XBOX for the First Time in 25 Years with Survival Adventure RuneScape: Dragonwilds! XBOX Wire
 
You Might Benefit from a $7.85 Million Payout as PlayStation Settles Anti-Trust Lawsuit - Push Square - Google Wed, 02 Sep 2026 14:00:00 GMT
You Might Benefit from a $7.85 Million Payout as PlayStation Settles Anti-Trust Lawsuit Push SquareSee more headlines & perspectives on Google News
 
New research shows a neutrino laser is impossible - MIT Wed, 02 Sep 2026 14:00:00 GMT
Due to physical and fundamental limitations, an earlier proposal for producing laserlike beams of neutrinos cannot be achieved, scientists report.
 
Anthropic explains how its AI models escaped their sandbox and hacked real systems - TechSpot Wed, 02 Sep 2026 13:58:00 GMT

Anthropic disclosed in July that a review of 141,006 cybersecurity evaluation runs had uncovered three incidents, spanning six runs, in which Claude reached the open internet and compromised the systems of three organizations.

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Crimson Desert's free 20-minute playable game demo streams through Twitch, no download required - TechSpot Wed, 02 Sep 2026 13:24:00 GMT

Those interested in trying Crimson Desert, one of 2026's most ambitious and popular games, can now play it for free for 20 minutes. However, instead of installing the demo locally, players must stream the game over Twitch.

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19 Things That Were Supposed To Be “The Next Big Thing,” But Then Unexpectedly Flopped - BuzzFeed - Google Wed, 02 Sep 2026 13:16:01 GMT
19 Things That Were Supposed To Be “The Next Big Thing,” But Then Unexpectedly Flopped BuzzFeed
 
A Ton Of New ‘GTA 6’ Details Drop After The Netflix Showcase - Forbes - Google Wed, 02 Sep 2026 13:14:31 GMT
  1. A Ton Of New ‘GTA 6’ Details Drop After The Netflix Showcase Forbes
  2. A Huge ‘GTA 6’ Change From ‘GTA 5’ Comes To Light Forbes
  3. A small but controversial GTA 6 change has fans flipping out Polygon.com
  4. Rockstar traded performance for quality in Grand Theft Auto VI on PS5 Pro, according to insider ixbt.games
  5. GTA VI Will Overhaul One of the Franchise’s Most Iconic Mechanics and Not Everyone Is Thrilled levelup.com
 
Adobe is making its tools available in Slack - TechCrunch - Google Wed, 02 Sep 2026 13:09:27 GMT
  1. Adobe is making its tools available in Slack TechCrunch
  2. Adobe Brings 70+ Tools From Photoshop, Illustrator And More To Slack Engadget
  3. Adobe brings Photoshop, Firefly and Premiere into Slack t2ONLINE
  4. Adobe for Slack turns chat threads into Firefly images, video and PDFs The Next Web
  5. Introducing Adobe for Slack: Turn your ideas and conversations into high-quality content cxotoday.com
 
Two sizes, one powerful package - Huawei Watch GT 7 review - Notebookcheck - Google Wed, 02 Sep 2026 13:05:00 GMT
  1. Two sizes, one powerful package - Huawei Watch GT 7 review Notebookcheck
  2. Huawei Watch D3 hands-on: Huawei’s strangest smartwatch might be its smartest Digital Trends
  3. Huawei Watch GT 7 Pro in for review - GSMArena.com news GSMArena.com
  4. The smartwatch that could save your life: Inside the Huawei Watch D3 PhoneArena
  5. Huawei Unveils Next-Gen Flagship Products at "Chase the Wild" Global Innovative Product Launch Event in Munich Morningstar
 
The Army just used a 20-kilowatt laser to take out three drones - ArsTechnica Wed, 02 Sep 2026 13:04:59 GMT
The Army says its laser system can track and destroy hostile drones.
 
Samsung Updates Free Upgrade List With Millions More Galaxy Phones - Forbes - Google Wed, 02 Sep 2026 12:47:00 GMT
  1. Samsung Updates Free Upgrade List With Millions More Galaxy Phones Forbes
  2. Samsung is on a roll - One UI 9 beta update coming to 10 more Galaxy devices - GSMArena.com news GSMArena.com
  3. Galaxy S24 owners can now get a taste of Android 17 with One UI 9 beta Android Authority
  4. Breaking! Samsung Rolls Out One UI 9 Beta for Galaxy A56 [U: A36 Too] SammyGuru
  5. Galaxy S26 Ultra Gets a Suprise One UI 9 Beta Hotfix Android Headlines
 
Arm faces shareholder backlash over CEO Rene Haas' "excessive" $800 million pay package - TechSpot Wed, 02 Sep 2026 12:46:00 GMT

Proxy advisers ISS and Glass Lewis are urging investors to reject the plan at the September 9 annual meeting, according to Seeking Alpha. ISS says value creation plans remain rare in Britain, can produce enormous rewards, and have unproven benefits. Glass Lewis also called the award excessive.

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Mac Studio Buyer's Guide: M5 Max vs. M5 Ultra - MacRumors - Google Wed, 02 Sep 2026 12:07:51 GMT
  1. Mac Studio Buyer's Guide: M5 Max vs. M5 Ultra MacRumors
  2. How Apple Stumbled Into AI Hardware Success With the Mac The Information
  3. Two new small, powerful Macs The Verge
  4. Apple Didn’t Need a Keynote. Its Brand Ambassadors Did the Marketing Instead inc.com
  5. The Mac mini and Mac Studio are a small slice of a small segment Apple World Today
 
California passes bill to make plug-in solar systems easier and cheaper to install - TechSpot Wed, 02 Sep 2026 12:03:00 GMT

The bill cleared the Assembly and Senate with bipartisan support on Wednesday night and now goes to Governor Gavin Newsom. If he signs it, compatible systems could be available in California by spring 2027, according to staff in state Senator Scott Wiener's office.

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The Cybercab Is Almost Here. Now Comes the Hard Part - Wired Wed, 02 Sep 2026 11:30:00 GMT
The electric-auto maker will officially debut its steering-wheel-free robotaxi on Thursday. But building the vehicle is the easy part.
 
Is Russia's rival to Starlink failing? Here's what we know. - ArsTechnica Wed, 02 Sep 2026 11:15:23 GMT
At least three of the first 32 Rassvet satellites likely suffered outright failures, and more may be in trouble.
 
Apple joins Google in changing Lake Ontario to Lake America following Trump's push - TechSpot Wed, 02 Sep 2026 11:15:00 GMT

After trade talks between the US and Canada broke down last month over what Prime Minister Mark Carney's office called unacceptable demands, President Trump signed an executive order changing the lake's name. Washington also imposed new 50% tariffs on $20 billion worth of Canadian goods. Canada says it will introduce "dollar-for-dollar" counter-tariffs.

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BGP hijack infecting networks caused by a comedy of errors that’s not funny at all - ArsTechnica Wed, 02 Sep 2026 11:00:43 GMT
What can we learn from a BGP hijacking that poisoned production software? Plenty.
 
Best Sony Headphone Deals: WH-1000XM5 and More (2026) - Wired Wed, 02 Sep 2026 11:00:00 GMT
Our favorite Sony headphones are on sale, with discounts of up to 50 percent on top models.
 
My wife died in our Manhattan home. Moving out felt like losing her again. - Business Insider - Google Wed, 02 Sep 2026 10:36:00 GMT
My wife died in our Manhattan home. Moving out felt like losing her again. Business Insider
 
Acer Predator Atlas 7 launches with Arc G3, 120Hz display and up to 80Wh battery - VideoCardz.com - Google Wed, 02 Sep 2026 10:25:33 GMT
  1. Acer Predator Atlas 7 launches with Arc G3, 120Hz display and up to 80Wh battery VideoCardz.com
  2. Acer Shows Off a Transformer-ish Concept for a Windows Gaming Handheld CNET
  3. Acer's Project DualPlay Mini Is A Gaming Handheld That Becomes A Tiny Laptop Engadget
  4. Acer’s new concept hardware is a gaming handheld with a keyboard The Verge
  5. Acer’s Smaller Intel-Based Gaming Handheld Has Sky-High Ambitions Gizmodo
 
Leaked iPhone 18 Pro Parts Point to Three Color Options Excluding Black - MacRumors - Google Wed, 02 Sep 2026 10:17:17 GMT
  1. Leaked iPhone 18 Pro Parts Point to Three Color Options Excluding Black MacRumors
  2. iPhone 18 Pro Max colors: Case company shows rumored shades in product photos Mashable
  3. Lightest color at risk of removal from iPhone 18 Pro's roster AppleInsider
  4. Here are iPhone 18 Pro’s new colors, says leaker 9to5Mac
  5. iPhone 18 series leaks: Dynamic Island, battery, A20 Pro chip and foldable details Livemint
 
I Vibecoded Morrowind, Duke Nukem, and Serious Sam Onto an iPhone - TechSpot Wed, 02 Sep 2026 10:07:00 GMT
I can't code, but with AI agents I built native iPhone ports of Duke Nukem, Serious Sam, and Morrowind, learning where vibecoding works, where it fails, and why human direction still matters.
 
Pangram Has Emerged as the Gold Standard of AI Detection. Should You Trust It? - Wired Wed, 02 Sep 2026 10:00:00 GMT
Meet the AI police who can make or break careers—in publishing and beyond.
 
Xbox disc-to-digital feature now available for all Xbox Insiders - TrueAchievements - Google Wed, 02 Sep 2026 09:43:14 GMT
  1. Xbox disc-to-digital feature now available for all Xbox Insiders TrueAchievements
  2. 'The Entire Supply Chain Is Collapsing' - Xbox Disc Drive Situation Gets More Awkward Pure Xbox
  3. Xbox Disc-to-Digital: How to Convert a Physical Game Disc into a Digital Version Windows Report
  4. The Future of Xbox Begins to Take Shape Men's Journal
  5. Xbox's disc-to-digital feature tested — it's a HUGE game preservation win Windows Central
 
The 42 Best Deals From the REI Labor Day Sale - Wired Wed, 02 Sep 2026 09:36:00 GMT
Labor Day already? Say it ain’t so. You can still chase summer a while longer with these great deals on outdoor gear at the REI Labor Day Sale.
 
A Prop 65 Crash Course: What You Need to Know (2026) - Wired Wed, 02 Sep 2026 09:32:00 GMT
If you see a Prop 65 warning, don’t fret. Here’s what you need to know.
 
Get to Know Your Phone’s Built-In Emergency Kit - The New York Times - Google Wed, 02 Sep 2026 09:03:10 GMT
Get to Know Your Phone’s Built-In Emergency Kit The New York Times
 
GTA 6 extended look reaches 31.1m views on Netflix in four days, making it the most-viewed title last week - GamesIndustry.biz - Google Wed, 02 Sep 2026 07:51:21 GMT
  1. GTA 6 extended look reaches 31.1m views on Netflix in four days, making it the most-viewed title last week GamesIndustry.biz
  2. Grand Theft Auto VI: An Extended Look Rockstar Games
  3. ‘Grand Theft Auto VI’ Extended Preview Is Netflix’s Most-Watched Weekly Title Deadline
  4. The Buzziest New Show on Netflix? A Video Game Trailer The Hollywood Reporter
  5. We Saw More of GTA 6, and Rockstar’s New Open World Feels Less Like a Game and More Like a Place IGN
 
First Look: The New Frederique Constant Highlife Moonphase Date Manufacture (Incl. Video) - Monochrome Watches - Google Wed, 02 Sep 2026 07:30:34 GMT
  1. First Look: The New Frederique Constant Highlife Moonphase Date Manufacture (Incl. Video) Monochrome Watches
  2. Mint Condition: The Frederique Constant Classics Moneta Handwinding Revolution Watch
  3. First Look: The Frederique Constant Classics Moneta Handwinding, now with a Mechanical Movement Monochrome Watches
 
Monster Hunter Wilds expansion ‘Ascendance’ trailers - ‘Boosted Action Overview’ and ‘Great Sword Boosted Action Breakdown’ - Gematsu - Google Wed, 02 Sep 2026 06:35:16 GMT
  1. Monster Hunter Wilds expansion ‘Ascendance’ trailers - ‘Boosted Action Overview’ and ‘Great Sword Boosted Action Breakdown’ Gematsu
  2. Monster Hunter Wilds: Ascendance reveals new monsters, story details, and gameplay PlayStation.Blog
  3. Capcom quietly releases new trailers for Monster Hunter Wilds Ascendance, teasing changes to all 14 weapon types Eurogamer.net
  4. Monster Hunter Wilds Ascendance reveals new Elder Dragon, tease Lao Shan Lung hunt in latest trailer GosuGamers
  5. Monster Hunter Is About to Change Forever Polygon.com
 
Anthropic releases Claude Fable 5.1, cuts cached token pricing by 75% - TechSpot Wed, 02 Sep 2026 06:07:00 GMT

Fable 5.1 is the broadly available version, with safeguards that block some high-risk work in cybersecurity and scientific research. Mythos 5.1 has fewer of those restrictions, but access is limited to Anthropic's trusted-access program.

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Verizon Promo Codes: $200 Verizon Gift Cards | September 2026 - Wired Wed, 02 Sep 2026 05:00:00 GMT
Ready for an upgrade? Apply our latest promotional codes today and choose a select service plan to score a discount with Verizon.
 
Booking.com Promo Codes: 20% Off | September 2026 - Wired Wed, 02 Sep 2026 05:00:00 GMT
Enjoy big savings on your next adventure with our Booking.com promo codes, coupons, and handpicked travel deals.
 
Priceline Promo Codes & Coupons: 10% Off September 2026 - Wired Wed, 02 Sep 2026 05:00:00 GMT
Unlock massive discounts on Priceline hotels, flights, and rental cars. Find verified Priceline coupon codes and deals for Express Deals, student discounts, and more.
 
NordVPN Coupons: 75% Off, Plus 3 Months Free in September 2026 - Wired Wed, 02 Sep 2026 05:00:00 GMT
Save up to 77% on 2-year plans and get 3 free months with our NordVPN discount codes.
 
B&H Photo Promo Codes and Deals This September 2026 - Wired Wed, 02 Sep 2026 05:00:00 GMT
Enjoy top deals on cameras, computers, and tech essentials at B&H Photo.
 
Hoka Coupon Codes: 30% Off in September 2026 - Wired Wed, 02 Sep 2026 05:00:00 GMT
Unlock free expedited shipping or 10% off with today’s Hoka discount codes, plus save up to 30% with the best discounts for September 2026.
 
Columbia Promo Codes: 15% Off | September 2026 - Wired Wed, 02 Sep 2026 05:00:00 GMT
Explore current Columbia deals on jackets, outdoor gear, and apparel. Find active Columbia promo codes, student discounts, and free shipping offers to save on your next adventure.
 
Whoop Promo Codes: 20% Off This September 2026 - Wired Wed, 02 Sep 2026 05:00:00 GMT
Whether you're looking for a Whoop free trial, student discount, or military savings, our guide to Whoop promo codes will help you maximize your membership benefits. Stay on top of your fitness goals for less.
 
eBay Coupons: 20% Off in September 2026 - Wired Wed, 02 Sep 2026 05:00:00 GMT
Save up to 60% on a selection of items at eBay, including electronics, home products, card games, car parts and more.
 
30% Off Canon Promo Codes | September 2026 - Wired Wed, 02 Sep 2026 05:00:00 GMT
Save an extra 10% or 30% with Canon coupon codes, plus up to $1,600 on cameras, printers, and more this September 2026.
 
Uplift Promo Codes: $300 Off - Wired Wed, 02 Sep 2026 05:00:00 GMT
Upgrade your home office with the best Uplift Desk discount codes. Save on standing desks, ergonomic chairs, and accessories during the Spring Setup Sale.
 
Here's our first look—and drive—of the 2027 Range Rover Electric - ArsTechnica Tue, 01 Sep 2026 23:01:52 GMT
333 miles of real-world range with uncompromised comfort and off-road ability.
 
Walter Torous named executive director of MIT Center for Real Estate - MIT Tue, 01 Sep 2026 21:25:00 GMT
The senior lecturer, already director of the degree program, will now oversee all aspects of the center’s activities and operations.
 
Cognition and consciousness arise from analog computations, says new theory - MIT Tue, 01 Sep 2026 20:35:00 GMT
The brain's ability to generate quick, nimble volitional thought — and a unified awareness of thought and experience — arises from analog computations, MIT neuroscientists argue in a new review.
 
Research roundup: 7 cool science stories we almost missed - ArsTechnica Tue, 01 Sep 2026 19:06:10 GMT
"Black hole stars," making cookies from plastic, tiny sound-powered drones, and more.
 
California exempts Linux and open-source software from new age verification law - TechSpot Tue, 01 Sep 2026 18:46:00 GMT

For the time being, Linux and other open-source software projects are safe from California's upcoming age-verification law. State lawmakers recently passed Bill 1856, which introduces several significant amendments to the original Digital Age Assurance Act (DAAA) and its age-verification requirements.

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A newborn and child reportedly died of measles; CDC isn't counting them - ArsTechnica Tue, 01 Sep 2026 18:21:16 GMT
Historically, state health departments determine cases and deaths, not the CDC.
 
This tiny space mission wants to reach Alpha Centauri, in about 80,000 years - TechSpot Tue, 01 Sep 2026 18:02:00 GMT

The Fermi Explorer Mission aims to launch in just three years and arrive at Alpha Centauri in roughly 80,000 years at a cost of less than $15 million – an absolute bargain, relatively speaking. The non-profit is co-founded by Philip Johnston, Ezra Feilden, and Adi Oltean, who recently brought startup...

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New Android Drop adds remembered items in Find Hub, makes anti-nausea dots official - ArsTechnica Tue, 01 Sep 2026 18:00:02 GMT
New features are rolling out across the Android ecosystem starting today.
 
FTC alleges Amazon illegally made $20 billion by rigging billions of ad auctions - ArsTechnica Tue, 01 Sep 2026 17:51:17 GMT
FTC says firm replaces actual ad-auction results "with higher prices set by Amazon."
 
This is what a supercar was like a century ago - Ars Technica - Google Tue, 01 Sep 2026 17:34:16 GMT
  1. This is what a supercar was like a century ago Ars Technica
  2. The 2027 Supersports Is Bentley’s First Real Track Star Car and Driver
  3. First Drive: The Wild 2027 Supersports Returns to Bentley’s Roots MotorTrend
  4. Pirelli develops P Zero tires for new Bentley Supersports coupe Tire Business
  5. Car of the week: Bentley Supersports The Gentleman's Journal
 
This is what a supercar was like a century ago - ArsTechnica Tue, 01 Sep 2026 17:34:16 GMT
When the average car could only do 40 mph, this Bentley could break 100.
 
What was the first widely used web browser? - TechSpot Tue, 01 Sep 2026 17:34:00 GMT
The Web was young, clunky, and about to explode. Which browser helped make it happen?
 
Atlas of the brain’s striatum could guide researchers to new drug treatments - MIT Tue, 01 Sep 2026 15:00:00 GMT
A new study reveals insights into populations of neurons affected by Huntington’s disease, schizophrenia, addiction, and other disorders.
 
It turns out that Orion's much-maligned heat shield performed really well - ArsTechnica Tue, 01 Sep 2026 14:46:28 GMT
Independent safety officials also have high praise for changes by NASA leadership.
 
Sonos Has New Devices, a New OS, and Yes, a New App - WIRED - Google Tue, 01 Sep 2026 14:40:00 GMT
  1. Sonos Has New Devices, a New OS, and Yes, a New App WIRED
  2. Did Sonos Just Give Fans a Genuine Reason to Finally Convert to Its Headphones? Gear Patrol
  3. New Sonos Beam Ultra Gets Dolby Atmos Glow Up for $699 CNET
  4. I just listened to the new Sonos Beam Ultra, and the upgraded Dolby Atmos soundbar made a great first impression What Hi-Fi?
  5. Sonos 27 Opens the System to Outside AI Assistants Technology Org
 
Without new landers or rovers, it's helicopters or bust for NASA's Mars program - ArsTechnica Tue, 01 Sep 2026 11:00:35 GMT
NASA's cost estimate for SR-1 Freedom is $2.1 billion, but that doesn't include the helicopters.
 
Private group wants to launch "cheapest possible" mission to Alpha Centauri - ArsTechnica Tue, 01 Sep 2026 10:00:33 GMT
"We could really be facing the great filter."
 
Ila Kumar: Innovating with communities - MIT Tue, 01 Sep 2026 04:00:00 GMT
The PhD student works to give young people an active role in shaping digital technologies that can support their own well-being.
 
'There's a Lot of Resentment for Sony': Sources Go Back and Forth on Publisher Backlash to PS5 Physical Discs - Push Square - Google Mon, 31 Aug 2026 21:45:00 GMT
  1. 'There's a Lot of Resentment for Sony': Sources Go Back and Forth on Publisher Backlash to PS5 Physical Discs Push Square
  2. Facing lawsuit, Sony argues it’s already obvious that digital games aren’t owned by consumers Game File | Stephen Totilo
  3. Is The Claim That PlayStation May Reverse Its No-Disc Policy Legitimate? Forbes
  4. Sony lawyers argue that nobody is stupid enough to believe they actually own digital games, because then only one person could buy GTA 6 yahoo.com
  5. PlayStation Wants To Prove In Court That You Don't Own Your Digital Games Polygon.com
 
Translating economic growth into better lives - MIT Mon, 31 Aug 2026 20:40:00 GMT
Graduate student Lyonel Tanganco investigates how to improve public policy interventions and address challenges in nutrition, climate, and development.
 
Gulfstream IV makes its long-awaited return to Lincoln Laboratory - MIT Mon, 31 Aug 2026 20:00:00 GMT
The modified aircraft will support an ongoing US Air Force program to assess and enhance the survivability of air and space vehicles.
 
At MIT convocation, a warm welcome for the Class of 2030 - MIT Mon, 31 Aug 2026 19:30:00 GMT
The Institute is “so glad and so grateful” to have this year’s new undergraduates aboard, President Kornbluth said at the annual greeting ceremony.
 
MIT Quantum Initiative launches postdoctoral fellowship program - MIT Mon, 31 Aug 2026 19:30:00 GMT
The Institute welcomes its first cohort of QMIT Fellows this fall to advance interdisciplinary quantum research.
 
Study: Peptides can form well-defined structures in harsh, Venus-like conditions - MIT Mon, 31 Aug 2026 19:00:00 GMT
New research offers support for the possibility that complex biological molecules could exist in the highly acidic environment of Venus’s cloud layer.
 
Playing against climate risk - MIT Mon, 31 Aug 2026 19:00:00 GMT
Climate scientist Sai Ravela is using games to help coastal communities find creative adaptations to climate change.
 
Pixel 11 Pro bug causing static sounds in recordings while using Video Boost - 9to5Google - Google Mon, 31 Aug 2026 14:45:00 GMT
  1. Pixel 11 Pro bug causing static sounds in recordings while using Video Boost 9to5Google
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How an MIT research project became a global programming language - MIT Mon, 31 Aug 2026 04:00:00 GMT
With millions of users across the world, Julia has been used to conduct cutting-edge research and to design new drugs, jet engines, heat pumps, and more.
 
How an MIT graduate student helped a team of young scientists test their experiment at CERN - MIT Fri, 28 Aug 2026 20:35:00 GMT
Physics PhD student Manu Srivastava helped high school students in India develop a test that could contribute to one of the world’s largest neutrino experiments.
 
How MIT Sandbox has turned student ideas into $8.7 billion in global impact - MIT Fri, 28 Aug 2026 20:15:00 GMT
Through a decade of non-dilutive funding, hands-on mentorship, and a safe space to fail fast, the MIT Sandbox Innovation Fund Program has helped students translate curiosity into real-world impact.
 
Gage Coon: An Earth scientist exploring the power of microbes - MIT Fri, 28 Aug 2026 04:00:00 GMT
The PhD student’s research on how microorganisms digest compounds in their environment could enable advances in wastewater treatment.
 
Looking beyond natural sequences - MIT Thu, 27 Aug 2026 19:20:00 GMT
A new machine-learning framework aims to improve the success rate of computational protein design while moving away from results that reproduce sequences found in nature.
 
MIT engineers create a system for building shape-changing smart devices - MIT Thu, 27 Aug 2026 04:00:00 GMT
Dubbed “bifur-circuits,” these interactive building blocks could be used to develop reconfigurable robotic grippers or customized assistive devices.
 
AI helps design new materials that work in the real world - MIT Wed, 26 Aug 2026 09:00:00 GMT
The “CrysVCD” tool developed at MIT could cut the huge amounts of time and money spent on screening out chemically unstable designs.
 
Retooling to help democracy revive - MIT Wed, 26 Aug 2026 04:00:00 GMT
Deindustrialization didn’t only hurt some workers, Daron Acemoglu says in a new book; it shrank the coalition supporting democracy, which needs expanding.
 
Cells use a little-known molecule to protect themselves from iron overload - MIT Tue, 25 Aug 2026 20:40:00 GMT
This discovery points toward new combination strategies against cancer, and may explain the iron buildup seen in disorders such as early-onset Parkinson’s disease.
 
A new kind of aircraft departs an MIT classroom and arrives at an Ohio factory - MIT Tue, 25 Aug 2026 20:00:00 GMT
Electra’s hybrid, fixed-wing aircraft, which grew out of a class project, could make travel easier for passengers taking shorter trips.
 
The secret love life of the longfin squid - MIT Tue, 25 Aug 2026 13:35:00 GMT
MIT Sea Grant resident artist and acclaimed underwater photographer Keith Ellenbogen captures an intimate look at courtship and communication in a hidden spawning spectacle off Cape Cod.
 
Brain circuit keeps tabs on what just happened to aid judgment of what’s happening now - MIT Mon, 24 Aug 2026 19:40:00 GMT
To keep track of what’s going on in front of it, the brain relies not only on what it sees, but also a comparison with what it just saw. A new study pinpoints the circuit that provides that service.
 
Meteorite dust holds records of magnetism that may have helped form the sun - MIT Mon, 24 Aug 2026 19:00:00 GMT
The discovery likely represents the earliest known evidence of a magnetic field in the infant solar system.
 
Generating scenarios for extreme events, without extreme data - MIT Mon, 24 Aug 2026 18:00:00 GMT
A new algorithm learns to anticipate the unprecedented scenarios that critical infrastructure and global supply chains are least prepared for.
 
Language skills stay strong in older adults, even while other cognitive abilities decline - MIT Mon, 24 Aug 2026 09:00:00 GMT
MIT researchers find that activity in the brain’s language network is nearly identical in young and old people.
 
The importance of indoor airflow patterns in spreading airborne disease - MIT Fri, 21 Aug 2026 16:00:00 GMT
Researchers explore how a key factor can mitigate or promote tuberculosis transmission.
 
MIT engineers design a better controller for operating construction diggers - MIT Thu, 20 Aug 2026 04:00:00 GMT
The new, more intuitive system could speed up the training process for excavator operators.
 
Securing wireless communication in next-generation devices - MIT Wed, 19 Aug 2026 09:00:00 GMT
A new, scalable technique could enable powerful radars and sensors based on quantum technology that works at room temperature.
 
Cell-preservation technique could make CAR-T cell therapy more accessible - MIT Wed, 19 Aug 2026 04:00:00 GMT
MIT researchers’ approach, which uses naturally occurring sugars as antifreeze, could make it easier for hospitals to deploy this type of cancer treatment.
 
Startup brings ancient Roman concrete technology to modern construction - MIT Wed, 19 Aug 2026 04:00:00 GMT
Dmat is commercializing findings from the lab of Associate Professor Admir Masic to make concrete longer-lasting and more sustainable.
 
How 35 percent of US employees are left on the margins - MIT Tue, 18 Aug 2026 04:00:00 GMT
In a new book, Paul Osterman details his research finding more than one-third of the country’s workers are “disposable,” with little security or chance of job advancement.
 
Mathematical framework connects biological principles to manufacturable, adaptive materials - MIT Mon, 17 Aug 2026 18:30:00 GMT
The new framework could streamline the design process of robotic grippers or aerospace components that exhibit complex behaviors found in nature.
 
MIT engineers connect bacteria to create living transistors - MIT Mon, 17 Aug 2026 18:00:00 GMT
By wiring together colonies of these bacteria, the researchers built circuits that can perform complicated calculations.
 
Flexible brain circuits can switch between different tasks - MIT Mon, 17 Aug 2026 09:00:00 GMT
Neuroscientists have discovered circuits in the prefrontal cortex that can be repurposed to store different types of information.
 
Professor Emeritus Chiang Chung Mei, pioneering scholar of ocean wave dynamics and fluid mechanics, dies at 91 - MIT Fri, 14 Aug 2026 20:55:00 GMT
A towering figure in theoretical hydrodynamics is remembered for his intellectual rigor, generosity, and lifelong devotion to his students.
 
Drug that targets an inflammatory enzyme could help prevent lung cancer - MIT Fri, 14 Aug 2026 18:00:00 GMT
A new study by MIT researchers shows that inhibiting caspase-1 can reduce the risk of tumor growth.
 
Cells pulse together as they grow — and malignant cells pulse the longest - MIT Fri, 14 Aug 2026 15:00:00 GMT
MIT researchers discovered a cellular dance that may offer clues to the development of cancer, asthma, and other diseases.
 
High-speed microscopy reveals electrical activity across the brain - MIT Fri, 14 Aug 2026 09:00:00 GMT
The new technique could help scientists learn how the entire brain works to generate decisions and emotions.
 
Researchers uncover hidden pore network within nuclear fuel - MIT Thu, 13 Aug 2026 04:00:00 GMT
New understanding of how nuclear fuel breaks down and changes in an operating nuclear reactor could help keep some reactors running longer, will inform the next generation of nuclear reactor fuel systems.
 
Featured video: An “MIT story” about an iconic professor - MIT Wed, 12 Aug 2026 20:25:00 GMT
A new short film from MIT Open Learning explores the influential career of Institute Professor and School of Engineering Dean Paula Hammond.
 
Astronomers discover a brand-new type of astrophysical object: A black hole star - MIT Wed, 12 Aug 2026 15:00:00 GMT
The mashup of a black hole and an enormous star has never been seen before and could explain the mysterious little red dots often found in deep-space images.
 
Met Warehouse opens as the new home of MIT’s School of Architecture and Planning - MIT Wed, 12 Aug 2026 10:00:00 GMT
In a feat of adaptive reuse, a massive, century-old brick storage facility has been turned into a contemporary hub for collaboration and creative work.