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Capitolis, which develops tech for banks and financial institutions, raised $220M, including a $120M Series E at a $1.9B valuation, up from $1.6B in 2022 (Meir Orbach/CTech) - Techmeme Tue, 06 Oct 2026 20:25:01 GMT

Meir Orbach / CTech:
Capitolis, which develops tech for banks and financial institutions, raised $220M, including a $120M Series E at a $1.9B valuation, up from $1.6B in 2022 — Citi, Bank of America, Nomura, Tradeweb, J.P. Morgan, UBS and other major financial institutions are backing the fintech as it expands …

Best Amazon Prime Day Vacuum Deals: Dyson, Shark, and Robot Vacuums (2026) - Wired Tue, 06 Oct 2026 20:06:46 GMT

I’ve compared cordless sticks, watched robot vacuums chase stains, and cleaned plenty of car crumbs. These discounts get my recommendation.

Anthropic says it found 5.5K+ verified vulnerabilities in April-October and Glasswing partners found 129K+ in April-July; 33K+ were critical or high severity (Reuters) - Techmeme Tue, 06 Oct 2026 20:00:49 GMT

Reuters:
Anthropic says it found 5.5K+ verified vulnerabilities in April-October and Glasswing partners found 129K+ in April-July; 33K+ were critical or high severity — Anthropic is expanding a program that allows vetted cybersecurity professionals to test its most powerful AI models with fewer safeguards …

Sources: Waymo increased the size of its inaugural debt raise from $3B+ to $5B, as it grapples with rising AI costs and rapidly expands its robotaxi fleet (Bloomberg) - Techmeme Tue, 06 Oct 2026 19:45:01 GMT

Bloomberg:
Sources: Waymo increased the size of its inaugural debt raise from $3B+ to $5B, as it grapples with rising AI costs and rapidly expands its robotaxi fleet — Waymo increased the size of its inaugural debt raise to $5 billion, tapping lenders to help fuel the robotaxi company's growth as it expands globally.

Mistral launches a preview of Mistral Large 4, or Le Chonk, a 1T model it claims tops any open model developed in the US or Europe; weights are due October 27 (Carl Franzen/VentureBeat) - Techmeme Tue, 06 Oct 2026 19:45:01 GMT

Carl Franzen / VentureBeat:
Mistral launches a preview of Mistral Large 4, or Le Chonk, a 1T model it claims tops any open model developed in the US or Europe; weights are due October 27 — Mistral is launching a public preview of Mistral Large 4, a one-trillion-parameter multimodal model code-named “Le Chonk” …

Mistral’s New ‘Le Chonk’ AI Model Is Big, Open and Built for Agents - CNET Tue, 06 Oct 2026 19:35:37 GMT

Mistral Large 4 is a state-of-the-art model for cyberdefense, manufacturing, finance-related tasks and multimodal use.

Anthropic expands its Cyber Verification Program by integrating Project Glasswing and offering three tiers, all with access to its most capable Claude models (Anthropic) - Techmeme Tue, 06 Oct 2026 19:35:03 GMT

Anthropic:
Anthropic expands its Cyber Verification Program by integrating Project Glasswing and offering three tiers, all with access to its most capable Claude models — We're launching a new, expanded version of our Cyber Verification Program (CVP), which makes advanced cyber capabilities …

Mistral says ML4 was trained using 3,800 Nvidia Grace Blackwell GPUs in its own data centers in Europe and much of its training data was multilingual (Mistral Blog) - Techmeme Tue, 06 Oct 2026 19:00:52 GMT

Mistral Blog:
Mistral says ML4 was trained using 3,800 Nvidia Grace Blackwell GPUs in its own data centers in Europe and much of its training data was multilingual — Le Chonk — Today, we're launching a public preview of Mistral Large 4. Unofficially ML4, very officially: le Chonk.

Oracle Health Hack Exposes Data of Nearly 20 Million People - CNET Tue, 06 Oct 2026 18:58:01 GMT

Patient names, Social Security numbers, doctors and diagnoses might have been breached in the cyberattack.

Everybody’s Favorite Art TV Is Nearly Half Off for Prime Day (2026) - Wired Tue, 06 Oct 2026 18:55:16 GMT

Samsung’s The Frame is the leading art TV for a reason. The matte display makes paintings look like museum pieces, not a glossy screensaver.

Meta, Walmart, Instinct, Shopify, Sierra, Stripe, and others publish the Personal Agent Protocol to standardize and secure how AI bots interact with businesses (Kate Rooney/CNBC) - Techmeme Tue, 06 Oct 2026 18:55:00 GMT

Kate Rooney / CNBC:
Meta, Walmart, Instinct, Shopify, Sierra, Stripe, and others publish the Personal Agent Protocol to standardize and secure how AI bots interact with businesses — A month after Meta's launch of Muse, the personal agent that quickly turned into a viral sensation, a group of companies …

‘Artificial’ Roasts AI’s Creators—and Sends a Dark Warning About Its Dangers - Wired Tue, 06 Oct 2026 18:45:39 GMT

From their dorky parties to their weird walks, the movie holds OpenAI CEO Sam Altman and other stakeholders with contempt, while demonstrating their recklessness.

Apple AirPods Max 2 Are $120 Off Right Now During Prime Day (2026) - Wired Tue, 06 Oct 2026 18:43:27 GMT

They’re the best over-ear headphones for Apple loyalists, and over 20 percent off at multiple retailers right now.

Skydance will combine HBO Max and Paramount+ into a single streaming service - Engadget Tue, 06 Oct 2026 18:31:46 GMT

Please don't name it ParaMax.

Google Photos vs. Gallery app: What's the difference and which should you use? - Engadget Tue, 06 Oct 2026 18:30:00 GMT

We compare Google's Photos and Gallery apps, so you can decide which one to use.

The Best Prime Day Smart Home Deals Are Up to 50% Off (2026) - Wired Tue, 06 Oct 2026 18:30:00 GMT

The right gadgets can make your house feel smarter. After extensive testing and price checks, these are the Prime Day smart home deals worth bagging.

Yeti Coolers and Cups Are Up to $100 Off for Amazon Prime Day (2026) - Wired Tue, 06 Oct 2026 18:26:53 GMT

Snag some new Yeti gear in your choice of eye-popping colors while supplies last (which won't be long).

Save Up to 50% on the Best Amazon Prime Day Espresso and Coffee Machine Deals (2026) - Wired Tue, 06 Oct 2026 18:25:33 GMT

Breville, Keurig, Fellow, and AeroPress gear we recommend is on sale, with options for espresso enthusiasts and one-button brewers alike.

EXCLUSIVE: Xbox CEO Asha Sharma speaks at internal town hall on the future - Windows Central - Google Tue, 06 Oct 2026 18:20:25 GMT

Sam Altman says the world should accept some "bad things" happening because of AI - TechSpot Tue, 06 Oct 2026 18:17:00 GMT

Speaking in an interview with Decoded by Politico, Altman was asked about the difference between OpenAI and rival Anthropic's approaches to AI safety, which has obviously been getting a lot of attention lately.

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114 Best Prime Day Deals We’re Shopping This October (2026) - Wired Tue, 06 Oct 2026 18:09:44 GMT

Amazon Prime Big Deal Days are here and we’ve tracked down the best discounts on all the gear our team recommends.

8 Best Prime Day Wearable Deals: Apple, Google, Samsung (2026) - Wired Tue, 06 Oct 2026 18:08:23 GMT

I’ve tested the wearables, tracked the prices, and found the Prime Day deals worth grabbing.

Android 17 October update rolling out with three Pixel fixes - 9to5Google - Google Tue, 06 Oct 2026 18:08:00 GMT

Android 17 October update rolling out with three Pixel fixes 9to5Google
Android 17 QPR3 Beta 1 gives us an early look at next year’s Pixel updates Android Central
2026 October Pixel Update Available for Your Pixel Phone Droid Life
GrapheneOS explains why your Pixel is lagging and freezing after Android 17 QPR1 Android Authority
Google's latest Pixel update could mark the end for the Pixel 6 Android Police

Amazon Prime Big Deal Days Offers Major Discounts on AirPods, iPads, and Much More - MacRumors - Google Tue, 06 Oct 2026 18:06:33 GMT

Flai, which makes AI tools for car dealerships to manage phone calls, emails, and texts, raised a $27M Series A led by Base10 Partners (Sean O'Kane/TechCrunch) - Techmeme Tue, 06 Oct 2026 18:05:00 GMT

Sean O'Kane / TechCrunch:
Flai, which makes AI tools for car dealerships to manage phone calls, emails, and texts, raised a $27M Series A led by Base10 Partners — When Flai was raising its seed round last year, it was just a team of three people pounding the pavement to get car dealerships to use the startup's software …

Asos hit by extortion hack that may have compromised some customer data - Engadget Tue, 06 Oct 2026 18:04:56 GMT

The attackers sent a push notification to Asos shoppers announcing their activity.

The Auk Mini Indoor Garden Is on Clearance for $199—Its Lowest Price Ever - Wired Tue, 06 Oct 2026 18:03:41 GMT

Auk’s original countertop garden is on clearance for $199, with everything you need to start growing herbs indoors.

Why it's important to regularly replace your surge protectors - Engadget Tue, 06 Oct 2026 18:00:00 GMT

Time and spikes take a toll on a surge protector, even with no visible signs of damage.

iOS 27.2 beta 3: Here’s everything new - 9to5Mac - Google Tue, 06 Oct 2026 17:52:00 GMT

The 24 Best Prime Day Deals Under $100 (2026) - Wired Tue, 06 Oct 2026 17:45:00 GMT

Everything is so expensive in 2026, but these October Prime Day Deals are all under $100 on gadgets we recommend.

‘Mike Rogers Is Watching You’: New Ad Blitz From Abdul El-Sayed Attacks Surveillance Support - Wired Tue, 06 Oct 2026 17:39:48 GMT

Michigan Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed is leaning into one of the major complaints about surveillance from voters this election cycle.

Forza Horizon 6's Community Is Fed Up With Playground Games, and the Studio Has Finally Responded - IGN - Google Tue, 06 Oct 2026 17:38:10 GMT

Paramount completes $111B Warner merger, creating “Skydance” behemoth - ArsTechnica Tue, 06 Oct 2026 17:33:44 GMT

Paramount now owns Warner Bros. as last-ditch effort to stop $111B merger fails.

Our first five impressions of Googlebooks — exciting but underbaked - The Verge - Google Tue, 06 Oct 2026 17:31:59 GMT

Our first five impressions of Googlebooks — exciting but underbaked The Verge
Data Doctors: Are Googlebooks a reasonable new alternative to Windows laptops? WTOP News
Lenovo Googlebook 15: Software First Impressions Thurrott.com
Real desktop widgets and shortcuts on the Googlebook desktop are refreshing Chrome Unboxed
Googlebooks Are Available Now From $899: Dell XPS, HP, Lenovo And More Here HotHardware

OpenAI Is Pissing Off a Bunch of Mathematicians—Again - Wired Tue, 06 Oct 2026 17:28:33 GMT

“There’s a perception of mobster behavior” from leading AI companies, one mathematician tells WIRED as OpenAI prepares to release more than 100 new solutions to unsolved problems.

AMD vows to massively increase AI chip supply in 2027 as demand surges - TechSpot Tue, 06 Oct 2026 17:23:00 GMT

The purpose of Su's visit to Taiwan is to meet with local partners and get on the same page with regard to the supply chain as it pertains to CPU and GPU production. According to Reuters, she has already met with Foxconn and plans to do the same with TSMC...

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Support Ars and get a better reading experience in return - ArsTechnica Tue, 06 Oct 2026 17:21:15 GMT

ArsPro gives you more ways to read while directly supporting our journalism.

Sources: Nvidia-backed neocloud Lambda is raising up to $4B led by Blackstone and Coatue at a $14.5B pre-money valuation in a final round before its planned IPO (Robbie Whelan/Wall Street Journal) - Techmeme Tue, 06 Oct 2026 17:10:01 GMT

Robbie Whelan / Wall Street Journal:
Sources: Nvidia-backed neocloud Lambda is raising up to $4B led by Blackstone and Coatue at a $14.5B pre-money valuation in a final round before its planned IPO — Blackstone and Coatue are leading the round, which values the cloud-computing startup at $14.5 billion pre-money

Amazon kills Alexa’s ability to control Echo speakers’ AUX input - Ars Technica - Google Tue, 06 Oct 2026 17:03:16 GMT

Amazon kills Alexa’s ability to control Echo speakers’ AUX input Ars Technica

Amazon kills Alexa’s ability to control Echo speakers' AUX input - ArsTechnica Tue, 06 Oct 2026 17:03:16 GMT

Amazon hasn't made an Echo with a 3.5mm port in six years.

Chris Bourg named vice provost and Barbara K. Ostrom (1978) Director of the MIT Libraries - MIT Tue, 06 Oct 2026 17:00:00 GMT

As director, Bourg has focused on digital access, open and equitable scholarly publishing, and expanded support for data-intensive research.

Anker’s 100W universal charger is a great travel gadget for $64 - The Verge - Google Tue, 06 Oct 2026 17:00:00 GMT

Neutrino physicist wins 2026 Nobel Physics Prize - ArsTechnica Tue, 06 Oct 2026 16:53:17 GMT

Francis Halzen of University of Wisconsin-Madison led development of IceCube Neutrino Observatory.

A look at consumer AI trends: ChatGPT has 3x more US subscribers than Claude or Gemini, the top 1% of spenders drive 19.5% of spend, and AI agents gain traction (Olivia Moore/Andreessen Horowitz) - Techmeme Tue, 06 Oct 2026 16:50:00 GMT

Olivia Moore / Andreessen Horowitz:
A look at consumer AI trends: ChatGPT has 3x more US subscribers than Claude or Gemini, the top 1% of spenders drive 19.5% of spend, and AI agents gain traction — Three years into tracking consumer AI, the leaderboard is becoming familiar. This is the seventh edition of our Top 100 AI Consumer Apps …

Don't throw away your old digital camera — do this instead - Engadget Tue, 06 Oct 2026 16:45:00 GMT

Your old camera might give video calls an upgrade, as long as USB support or clean HDMI keeps the setup sensible.

Save Over $600 on the Best October Prime Day Mattress and Bedding Deals (2026) - Wired Tue, 06 Oct 2026 16:43:34 GMT

From Birch’s organic mattress to my favorite cooling sheets, these are the Amazon Prime Day discounts worth a look.

Tech deals on Prime Day 2026: the deals are here, but the bargains are thin - TechSpot Tue, 06 Oct 2026 16:41:00 GMT

Amazon's October Prime sale is here, but after digging through hundreds of discounts, this isn't shaping up to be one of the stronger deal events we've seen.

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Navra, founded by SoFi and Figure co-founder Mike Cagney to make on-chain lending and securities markets more accessible, raised a $19M Series A led by Ribbit (Ryan Lawler/Axios) - Techmeme Tue, 06 Oct 2026 16:35:01 GMT

Ryan Lawler / Axios:
Navra, founded by SoFi and Figure co-founder Mike Cagney to make on-chain lending and securities markets more accessible, raised a $19M Series A led by Ribbit — Navra, the newest startup from SoFi and Figure co-founder Mike Cagney, has raised $19 million in Series A financing …

Microsoft’s MacBook Pro Rival Is Looking Even More Ridiculous - Gizmodo - Google Tue, 06 Oct 2026 16:30:03 GMT

Microsoft’s MacBook Pro Rival Is Looking Even More Ridiculous Gizmodo
Dear Microsoft Stock Fans, Mark Your Calendars for October 7 Barchart.com
A Surface Laptop Ultra? What to Expect for Microsoft’s Oct. 7 Event CNET
NVIDIA RTX Spark Arrives at $2,899 With 128GB RAM [2026] https://tech-insider.org/
What to expect at Microsoft's special Windows & Surface event on October 7: Surface Laptop Ultra and RTX Spark revealed, new agentic OS capabilities, and more Windows Central

Anthropic expands its Claude Startups program with $45K in discounts and credits via the Claude Startup Stack, a $1,000 API credit, and a year of Claude Team (Ashley Capoot/CNBC) - Techmeme Tue, 06 Oct 2026 16:30:02 GMT

Ashley Capoot / CNBC:
Anthropic expands its Claude Startups program with $45K in discounts and credits via the Claude Startup Stack, a $1,000 API credit, and a year of Claude Team — Anthropic on Tuesday announced it's expanding its Claude Startups program, the artificial intelligence lab's latest push to deepen …

Google DeepMind launches EmbeddingGemma 2, a 740M-parameter model to map code, images, video, and audio in a shared embedding space, under an Apache 2.0 license (Google) - Techmeme Tue, 06 Oct 2026 16:20:00 GMT

Google:
Google DeepMind launches EmbeddingGemma 2, a 740M-parameter model to map code, images, video, and audio in a shared embedding space, under an Apache 2.0 license — EmbeddingGemma 2 is the most capable model for on-device multimodal embeddings, natively mapping combinations of text, images …

Googlebook "Better Together" phone features don't work with Samsung at launch - ArsTechnica Tue, 06 Oct 2026 16:15:50 GMT

Googlebooks require Android 17, but Samsung's Android 17 phones won't work yet.

How to check if your Android phone is still getting security updates - Engadget Tue, 06 Oct 2026 16:15:00 GMT

Your Android device will only receive updates for so long, and it might have already left its support period without you realizing.

I Found The Best Amazon Prime Day Headphone Deals (2026) - Wired Tue, 06 Oct 2026 16:10:02 GMT

I’ve tested more than 100 headphones and covered nearly a dozen Prime Days. Here are some actually good headphone deals from the sale.

The Best Taylor Sheridan Shows By Rotten Tomatoes Score, From ‘Tulsa King’ To ‘Mayor Of Kingstown’ - Forbes - Google Tue, 06 Oct 2026 16:09:46 GMT

The Best Taylor Sheridan Shows By Rotten Tomatoes Score, From ‘Tulsa King’ To ‘Mayor Of Kingstown’ Forbes

Why is NASA bringing 7,500 contractors back to work as civil servants? - ArsTechnica Tue, 06 Oct 2026 16:00:02 GMT

"The administrator's directive is a coherent and necessary vision for the future."

Spotify’s New Music Quiz Will Test Your Trivia Knowledge - CNET Tue, 06 Oct 2026 15:45:48 GMT

Spotify now has quizzes for over 2,000 artists, and you can share the results with your friends.

How to supercharge your Windows 11 PC with this built-in automation tool - Engadget Tue, 06 Oct 2026 15:45:00 GMT

Task Scheduler isn't a particularly pretty part of Windows, but it's a powerful tool if you take the time to understand it.

Powerhouse Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra plummets to a new record low price for October Prime Day - PhoneArena - Google Tue, 06 Oct 2026 15:31:07 GMT

Affordable alternatives to Nintendo's Switch 2 Pro Controller - Engadget Tue, 06 Oct 2026 15:30:00 GMT

Nintendo's best controller is expensive, so here are some cheaper, awesome alts.

Vinci, which makes software used to simulate elements of chip and other hardware design, raised $250M at a $1.5B valuation led by Advent, Temasek, and Xora (Max A. Cherney/Reuters) - Techmeme Tue, 06 Oct 2026 15:25:02 GMT

Max A. Cherney / Reuters:
Vinci, which makes software used to simulate elements of chip and other hardware design, raised $250M at a $1.5B valuation led by Advent, Temasek, and Xora — Software startup Vinci said on Tuesday it raised $250 million at a $1.5 billion valuation and is seeking to expand its suite …

Apple has a new MacBook Pro coming soon, here's what we know - 9to5Mac - Google Tue, 06 Oct 2026 15:25:00 GMT

All-electric camping gets a solar upgrade: The 2027 Pebble Flow - ArsTechnica Tue, 06 Oct 2026 15:23:28 GMT

The Pebble Flow has a 45 kWh LFP battery and can even charge an EV.

Save Up to $200 on the Best Prime Day Apple Deals (2026) - Wired Tue, 06 Oct 2026 15:15:29 GMT

We’re already seeing some discounts on our favorite Apple tech, whether its devices or third-party accessories.

Why don't you see external antennas on mesh Wi-Fi systems? - Engadget Tue, 06 Oct 2026 15:15:00 GMT

Mesh systems tend to look more like minimalist decor than traditional routers, and there's actually a good reason.

GameStop is selling refurbished PS5 Pros for $1,399, as if that were a deal - TechSpot Tue, 06 Oct 2026 15:08:00 GMT

The new prices are around 55% higher than the official $900 price tag for brand-new PS5 Pros and exactly double the console's $700 launch price. Sony increased prices for both the PS5 and PS5 Pro multiple times over the past year, ostensibly due to the AI-fueled memory crunch that has...

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MIT announces the MIT for America initiative, to strengthen STEM education across the country - MIT Tue, 06 Oct 2026 15:00:00 GMT

The effort aims to help U.S. learners from kindergarten to community college, with an emphasis on math, making, and the constructive use of AI.

A New Neurotech Startup Launches to Rival Sam Altman’s Merge Labs - Wired Tue, 06 Oct 2026 15:00:00 GMT

Bridge Neurotech is planning to build a wearable brain-computer interface that uses ultrasound.

Huge Amazon Prime Big Deals Sports Tech Tracker! - DC Rainmaker - Google Tue, 06 Oct 2026 14:45:46 GMT

Apple iPhone Duo vs. Motorola Razr Ultra: How do these foldables compare? - Engadget Tue, 06 Oct 2026 14:45:00 GMT

The market seems to be overflowing with foldable phones, and the iPhone Duo and Moto Razr Ultra are top competitors.

New leaks reveal more details about the Fitbit Edge including its price - The Verge - Google Tue, 06 Oct 2026 14:37:28 GMT

New leaks reveal more details about the Fitbit Edge including its price The Verge
Google's new Fitbit watch with a screen just leaked again Mashable
Exclusive: This Is the Fitbit Edge, Google's Next Fitness Tracker Android Headlines
Fitbit Edge Leak: What We Know About Google’s Next Fitness Tracker TechRepublic
Leaked Fitbit Edge Seems to Strike a Balance Between Pixel Watch and Fitbit Air ExtremeTech

Controversial $110 billion mega-merger of Paramount and Warner Bros. finally closes - Engadget Tue, 06 Oct 2026 14:30:04 GMT

New media empire will be known as Skydance, with CEO David Ellision calling it a 'historic day.'

Anduril lands an up to $2.9B US Navy contract to make Virginia-class submarine components, days after Palmer Luckey was named to a DOD future weapons task force (Samantha Subin/CNBC) - Techmeme Tue, 06 Oct 2026 14:30:01 GMT

Samantha Subin / CNBC:
Anduril lands an up to $2.9B US Navy contract to make Virginia-class submarine components, days after Palmer Luckey was named to a DOD future weapons task force — Anduril won an up to $2.9 billion contract with the U.S. Navy on Tuesday to boost submarine production, days after co-founder Palmer Luckey …

Claim Two Major PS4 Games for Free Right Now in Europe, No PS Plus Required - Push Square - Google Tue, 06 Oct 2026 14:30:00 GMT

Claim Two Major PS4 Games for Free Right Now in Europe, No PS Plus Required Push Square
PSA: A Bunch of PS4, PS5 Games Are Mysteriously Free on PSN This October MP1st
2 Popular PS4 Games Completely Free on PlayStation Store Right Now PlayStation LifeStyle
Two of the Best PS4 Era Games Are Free to Claim on the PSN DualShockers
Call Of Duty and Mafia games are free on PlayStation Store right now Metro.co.uk

Utah will become first state to let AI examine patients and prescribe medication without direct human oversight - TechSpot Tue, 06 Oct 2026 14:29:00 GMT

The good news is that the program is currently very limited in its scope. It's just one year long and only for patients with mild-to-moderate acne.

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The Emmy Awards are moving to Prime Video in 2027 - Engadget Tue, 06 Oct 2026 14:26:50 GMT

Amazon is reportedly paying up to $25 million a year for exclusive global rights to the ceremony.

Gears Of War: E-Day’s Performance Could Dictate The Future Of Xbox - Forbes - Google Tue, 06 Oct 2026 14:22:46 GMT

Gears Of War: E-Day’s Performance Could Dictate The Future Of Xbox Forbes
Gears of War: E-Day Review IGN
E-Day’s 6-Year Journey Inside the Rapidly Changing Xbox Industry The New York Times
Gears of War: E-Day Review: A Grand Reemergence Game Informer
Gears of War: E-Day – Surviving the First Night of Emergence XBOX Wire

The Official Sonic Discord Server’s Launch Went About As Poorly As You’d Expect - Kotaku - Google Tue, 06 Oct 2026 14:20:11 GMT

Microsoft cutting off a best-seller with no extension on Oct. 13 - TheStreet - Google Tue, 06 Oct 2026 14:18:30 GMT

7 Best Prime Day Kindle Deals (2026): Save Up to $150 - Wired Tue, 06 Oct 2026 14:17:48 GMT

Amazon raised Kindle prices across the board, but Prime Day is still the best time to buy.

Using LineageOS for Phones and DIY Smart TVs is Pretty Nifty - Hack a Day Tue, 06 Oct 2026 14:00:21 GMT

Although Android is essentially just another Linux distribution, most people only experience it in the form of the rather restrictive and proprietary versions found on smartphones, tablets and smart TVs. …read more

Try the new demo for Warhammer Survivors now - Warhammer Community - Google Tue, 06 Oct 2026 13:59:08 GMT

Try the new demo for Warhammer Survivors now Warhammer Community
Warhammer Survivors launches November 10, new characters revealed PlayStation.Blog
Warhammer Survivors Is Shaping Up to Be a Clever and Deep Adventure Featuring Warhammer 40,000 and Age of Sigmar IGN
New Warhammer Meets Vampire Survivors Game Sets November Release Polygon.com
Warhammer Survivors Bullet Heaven Gets Early November Launch Date and Release Pricing TechPowerUp

Should you buy or rent your router from your internet service provider? - Engadget Tue, 06 Oct 2026 13:45:00 GMT

Internet service providers often offer their routers for a monthly fee, and some let you buy the equipment outright.

This script removes Apple Intelligence from macOS 27 and frees up 12 GB of storage - TechSpot Tue, 06 Oct 2026 13:41:00 GMT

Omlahore's RemoveMacAI is a command-line script that installs and runs a program to deactivate macOS 27's AI features. It also deletes the AI models from disk, freeing around 12 GB of storage space.

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Amazon Prime Big Deal Days 2026 sale live, best Nintendo deals - Nintendo Everything - Google Tue, 06 Oct 2026 13:37:56 GMT

Apple will launch 7+ new products in October, here’s what’s coming - 9to5Mac - Google Tue, 06 Oct 2026 13:32:00 GMT

Apple will launch 7+ new products in October, here’s what’s coming 9to5Mac
Sources: Apple Planning Two Sets of Product Launches in October MacRumors
New Apple TV 4K launches next week with two major upgrades 9to5Mac
Apple (AAPL) Prepares A Siri Powered Smart Home Hub Yahoo Finance
Dear Apple Stock Fans, Mark Your Calendars for October 13 Barchart.com

Big Oil asks Supreme Court to kill climate lawsuits before trial - ArsTechnica Tue, 06 Oct 2026 13:29:46 GMT

Oil companies say federal law should block state climate deception claims.

JBL's PartyBox Ultimate 2 delivers 1,500 watts of sound and a built-in light show - Engadget Tue, 06 Oct 2026 13:22:55 GMT

JBL has just released its most powerful and expensive PartyBox speaker.

Google is about to remove free access to Gemini Flash and Pro - The Verge - Google Tue, 06 Oct 2026 13:19:01 GMT

I can’t use Apple’s new Screen Time on my daughter’s iPhone because my son won’t update his MacBook - The Verge - Google Tue, 06 Oct 2026 13:15:28 GMT

I can’t use Apple’s new Screen Time on my daughter’s iPhone because my son won’t update his MacBook The Verge

Mistral Says Its New AI Model ‘Le Chonk’ Is the Best Open-Weight Offering Outside of China - Wired Tue, 06 Oct 2026 13:15:23 GMT

With the release of its new trillion-parameter model, Mistral is hoping to demonstrate it’s “still in the race” to build frontier-level artificial intelligence.

4 simple benchmarks to test your PC's performance - Engadget Tue, 06 Oct 2026 13:15:00 GMT

PC benchmarks let you figure out exactly how your GPU, CPU and other components are performing so you don't have to guess.

Nintendo Switch Sports Resort hands-on: Bigger and better than ever - Engadget Tue, 06 Oct 2026 13:00:00 GMT

In addition to new events, now you can explore Wuhu Island like never before.

Spotify expands its Music Quiz trivia feature - Engadget Tue, 06 Oct 2026 13:00:00 GMT

Test your knowledge on more than 2,000 artists.

A First Ride With Lightfoot, a Solar-Powered Scooter - Wired Tue, 06 Oct 2026 13:00:00 GMT

Otherlab’s Lightfoot looks like a box on wheels, but this head-turning urban scooter is designed to go farther thanks to the power of the sun.

I Played Switch Sports Resort: Motion Gaming Is Still Nintendo’s Secret Weapon - CNET Tue, 06 Oct 2026 13:00:00 GMT

Commentary: It’s a blast from the past for me, but also shows off something that few other console-makers can do right now.

Nintendo Switch Sports Resort Appears to Solve All of Switch Sports’ Shortcomings | IGN Preview - IGN - Google Tue, 06 Oct 2026 13:00:00 GMT

AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D drops to $429 with a free $70 MSI AIO cooler and Onimusha game - TechSpot Tue, 06 Oct 2026 12:47:00 GMT

In a time when most PC hardware has become so expensive that many people are avoiding upgrading, it's refreshing to see a deal like this.

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How to fix distorted audio on your PS5 - Engadget Tue, 06 Oct 2026 12:45:00 GMT

Your PS5 can have audio issues depending on how complex of a setup you use, but they're fixable with some troubleshooting.

The MacBook Air Drops to Its Lowest Price Since June for Prime Day (2026) - Wired Tue, 06 Oct 2026 12:38:32 GMT

At $1,099, the MacBook Air is $200 off its retail price for Prime Day, its lowest price in months.

OpenAI agents tried to hack Wikipedia tools and flooded it with traffic - ArsTechnica Tue, 06 Oct 2026 12:21:53 GMT

The reports of OpenAI agents harming third-party sites keep coming.

What does the shield icon mean on your Samsung Galaxy? - Engadget Tue, 06 Oct 2026 12:15:00 GMT

Your Samsung phone has features to help keep the battery healthy, so you'll see an icon when they're kicking in.

It's literally never been cheaper to buy this Wahoo indoor trainer on Amazon thanks to a whopping Prime Day discount - Cyclingnews - Google Tue, 06 Oct 2026 12:10:53 GMT

It's literally never been cheaper to buy this Wahoo indoor trainer on Amazon thanks to a whopping Prime Day discount Cyclingnews

Retailers are pulling back from self-checkout after years of theft, errors, and questionable time savings - TechSpot Tue, 06 Oct 2026 12:03:00 GMT

Only about one-third of surveyed retailers plan to invest in self-checkout technology this year, significantly fewer than in 2025, according to an annual retail industry report. While self-checkout lanes have always frustrated some customers, major retailers have only recently either stepped away from the technology or at least slowed down...

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Licensing costs driving 90 percent of VMware users to explore options: Survey - ArsTechnica Tue, 06 Oct 2026 12:00:31 GMT

Users want to "reduce risk and avoid unnecessary disruption" while making changes.

Pixel 11 gets first Google Store deal for Prime Day - 9to5Google - Google Tue, 06 Oct 2026 12:00:00 GMT

See for yourself the difference the wider aperture of the iPhone 18 Pro makes - 9to5Mac - Google Tue, 06 Oct 2026 11:51:00 GMT

Today's biggest TV deal? $2,000 off a 100-inch Hisense TV (yes, really) - USA Today - Google Tue, 06 Oct 2026 11:43:00 GMT

Google removes free access to Gemini Flash and Pro on October 9 - Engadget Tue, 06 Oct 2026 11:22:53 GMT

Free Gemini users are losing access to Google's Flash and Pro AI models.

Google analyzed 5 years of Flights data, says buying on a specific weekday won't save you money - TechSpot Tue, 06 Oct 2026 11:15:00 GMT

Google's Trends and tips for 2026 holiday travel highlights how many travelers are faced with the dilemma of buying plane tickets straight away or waiting to see if the price drops.

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CD Projekt Red outlines which Witcher 3 Remastered fixes are coming next, but there's still division about the changes - Eurogamer.net - Google Tue, 06 Oct 2026 11:01:33 GMT

USB-C PD Tamed with this Analyzer - Hack a Day Tue, 06 Oct 2026 11:00:31 GMT

USB-C Power Delivery (PD) has been a boon to anyone working with low-voltage DC power, because at a stroke it replaces a vast array of wall warts, power supplies, and …read more

GamerCard Review: A Flawed Pocket-Size Retro Handheld - Wired Tue, 06 Oct 2026 11:00:00 GMT

This pocket-size Raspberry Pi handheld has a fantastic retro-ready screen, but awful controls and awkward software deal it a losing hand.

The Best Amazon Prime Day Pet Deals on Feeders, Litter Boxes, and More (2026) - Wired Tue, 06 Oct 2026 10:48:45 GMT

Some gadgets don’t live up to their promises. These automatic feeders, litter boxes, fountains, and cameras earned my recommendation.

Xbox Elite Series 3 Controller Leaked Via Microsoft's Own Design Lab - Digital Foundry - Google Tue, 06 Oct 2026 10:48:00 GMT

Our Go-To Over-Ear Headphones Are 37% Off This Prime Day (2026) - Wired Tue, 06 Oct 2026 10:43:57 GMT

The Nothing Headphone (1) is one of my favorites for its stylish design, tactile on-ear controls, and fun sound. It’s over $100 off for Prime Day.

The Best Power Station Is 30% Off for Prime Day (2026) - Wired Tue, 06 Oct 2026 10:41:31 GMT

The Bluetti Elite 300, my favorite portable power station, is on sale, and it’s perfect if you want to go off-grid or have a backup at home.

Kevin Roose Didn’t Use AI to Write His Book About AI - Wired Tue, 06 Oct 2026 10:30:00 GMT

The author of The AGI Chronicles says his book “was written by a very tired, overworked, under-slept human being.”

The Google app could soon get a cleaner, more organized settings page, and here's your first look - Android Authority - Google Tue, 06 Oct 2026 10:21:00 GMT

The Google app could soon get a cleaner, more organized settings page, and here's your first look Android Authority

'Behold the Xalanyn, Children of Abaddon' — As Halo Moves to Activision, Halo Studios Writers Tease What Might Have Been - IGN - Google Tue, 06 Oct 2026 10:18:54 GMT

Gears of War: E-Day GPU Benchmark: 44 GPUs Tested - TechSpot Tue, 06 Oct 2026 10:17:00 GMT

We tested 44 GPUs in Gears of War: E-Day at 1080p, 1440p, and 4K to see what it takes to run the game well, how 8GB cards hold up, and whether upscaling makes Ultra settings practical.

Canon Fodder: Heart and Soell - Halo Waypoint - Google Tue, 06 Oct 2026 10:10:47 GMT

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The Internet Runs on Cats and Porn. It’s About to Get Cattier and Pornier - Wired Tue, 06 Oct 2026 10:00:00 GMT

Soon, hundreds of new top-level domains, including .meow and .fart, could be added to the internet. WIRED goes inside the backroom shenanigans of ICANN, the organization at the helm.

I Found a Splatter Guard That Isn’t a Pain to Store. Now I Actually Use It - CNET Tue, 06 Oct 2026 10:00:00 GMT

This handheld, foldable splatter guard works flawlessly and fits discreetly in any kitchen space.

Save Up to $200 On These Prime Day Soundbar Deals (2026) - Wired Tue, 06 Oct 2026 09:52:16 GMT

A soundbar is the easiest way to upgrade your home entertainment setup. Grab one of our favorites on sale during October Prime Day.

Save Up to 44% With the 12 Best Prime Day Toy Deals (2026) - Wired Tue, 06 Oct 2026 09:47:36 GMT

Snag some gifts for your kiddos or unleash your inner child with the best Prime Day toy deals, including Lego, STEM toys, and board games.

Take Up to 44% Off the 14 Best Prime Day Fitness Tech Deals (2026) - Wired Tue, 06 Oct 2026 09:43:28 GMT

I’ve rounded up the best Amazon Prime Big Deal Days discounts on fitness trackers, percussive therapy, LED masks, and more.

Bose QuietComfort Headphones (2nd Gen) Review: Noise-Canceling Champ - Wired Tue, 06 Oct 2026 09:30:00 GMT

Bose’s sequel to the QuietComfort Headphones is incredibly comfortable and has excellent noise-canceling, but those traits are no longer enough to beat the competition.

I Found the Best Prime Day TV Deals For That Big Theater Feel - Wired Tue, 06 Oct 2026 09:19:34 GMT

Never pay full price for a TV. Upgrade your entertainment setup with these WIRED-tested screens and streaming devices.

Amazon Prime Day Deals Under $50 in October 2026 - Wired Tue, 06 Oct 2026 09:17:08 GMT

Everything is expensive. Treat yourself to one of these WIRED-approved Prime Day picks under $50.

Star Wars: Galactic Racer launches on Amazon Luna as part of Prime subscription - GamesIndustry.biz - Google Tue, 06 Oct 2026 09:12:24 GMT

Star Wars: Galactic Racer launches on Amazon Luna as part of Prime subscription GamesIndustry.biz
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The 13 Amazon Device Deals Actually Worth Snagging This Prime Day - Wired Tue, 06 Oct 2026 09:10:19 GMT

Prime Day deals on Amazon devices aren’t as attractive as they were before the August price hike, but these discounts are still worth grabbing.

‘If you don’t own it, what are you buying?’ Former PlayStation boss says dropping discs is ‘a significant brand hit’ - Video Games Chronicle - Google Tue, 06 Oct 2026 09:08:24 GMT

‘If you don’t own it, what are you buying?’ Former PlayStation boss says dropping discs is ‘a significant brand hit’ Video Games Chronicle
'If You Can't Own It, What Are You Buying?' – Former PlayStation Boss Questions Sony's Decision to Kill Discs IGN
Sony's consultation on physical media: better late than never | Opinion GamesIndustry.biz
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Supermassive Games suffers layoffs as more than 70 developers seem to have left the company this week - Eurogamer.net - Google Tue, 06 Oct 2026 09:05:20 GMT

Supermassive Games suffers layoffs as more than 70 developers seem to have left the company this week Eurogamer.net
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I Found the 16 Best Prime Day Tech and Gadget Deals (October 2026) - Wired Tue, 06 Oct 2026 08:37:23 GMT

Never pay full price. Bag yourself some Prime Day tech deals on our favorite WIRED-tested gadgets.

A New Type of LLM on the Block: Decision-Making Models - Hack a Day Tue, 06 Oct 2026 08:00:29 GMT

Large language models (LLMs) output language, but they are commonly tasked with making a decision or classification of some kind instead of writing an essay or chat reply. An LLM …read more

The GTA VI Rush Is Drying Up New PS5 Pro Stock, and GameStop Now Wants $1,399 for Used Units - Wccftech - Google Tue, 06 Oct 2026 08:00:00 GMT

The 18 Best Prime Big Deal Days Gaming Deals — Hand-Picked by Our Deals Experts - IGN - Google Tue, 06 Oct 2026 07:21:17 GMT

Critical Atlassian Flaw Lets Unauthenticated Attackers Read Known Files Across 8 Products - The Hacker News - Google Tue, 06 Oct 2026 06:58:00 GMT

Two Microcontrollers Talking, All It Needs is an LED - Hack a Day Tue, 06 Oct 2026 05:00:26 GMT

There are some projects that seem at first sight to be easy, but anyone who tries them finds a whole heap of unexpected problems and turns to the off-the-shelf device. …read more

KitchenAid Promo Codes: Save Up to 20% - Wired Tue, 06 Oct 2026 05:00:00 GMT

Save on every purchase with top KitchenAid coupons from WIRED, including up to 20% off countertop appliances.

Litter-Robot Promo Codes: Up to $150 Off - Wired Tue, 06 Oct 2026 05:00:00 GMT

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iRobot Promo Code: 15% Off - Wired Tue, 06 Oct 2026 05:00:00 GMT

Save on iRobot products, including robot vacuums and mops designed to handle pet hair, daily messes, and hands-free cleaning with smart home integration.

PlayStation Discount Code: 15% Off | October 2026 - Wired Tue, 06 Oct 2026 05:00:00 GMT

Want to stretch your gaming budget? Learn how to unlock massive savings on PS5 games, DualSense controllers, and PlayStation Plus memberships using gift cards and exclusive promotional codes.

Alo Discount Code: 20% Off October 2026 - Wired Tue, 06 Oct 2026 05:00:00 GMT

Refresh your workout wardrobe. Save on buttery-soft leggings, chic streetwear, and activewear essentials with verified Alo Yoga discount codes, free shipping, and loyalty program perks.

Priceline Promo Codes & Coupons: 10% Off October 2026 - Wired Tue, 06 Oct 2026 05:00:00 GMT

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Sportsman's Warehouse Promo Code: Save in October 2026 - Wired Tue, 06 Oct 2026 05:00:00 GMT

Whether you are hunting for firearms, camping supplies, or boating gear, use these Sportsman’s Warehouse coupons to maximize your savings in October 2026.

Hostinger Promo Code: 79% Off for October 2026 - Wired Tue, 06 Oct 2026 05:00:00 GMT

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Sony Coupons: 45% Off Sony Headphones and Sony Cameras October 2026 - Wired Tue, 06 Oct 2026 05:00:00 GMT

Upgrade your setup with Sony’s newest releases. Save on industry-leading noise-canceling audio, and pro-level Alpha cameras.

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Save 15% or 30% with Adidas promo codes, plus explore Adidas deals for 40% off trendy sneakers.

Nomad Goods Promo Codes: Get 25% Off in October 2026 - Wired Tue, 06 Oct 2026 05:00:00 GMT

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Verizon Promo Codes: $200 Verizon Gift Cards | October 2026 - Wired Tue, 06 Oct 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.

HostGator Coupon Codes: 76% Off Hosting in October 2026 - Wired Tue, 06 Oct 2026 05:00:00 GMT

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Seiko Just Made A £510 Panda Watch With Ears For Pushers And A Tail - Esquire - Google Tue, 06 Oct 2026 04:07:26 GMT

Apple Announces iPhone Duo Apps Can Now Be Submitted to App Store - MacRumors - Google Tue, 06 Oct 2026 02:15:00 GMT

3D-Printed Filter Removes Most Microplastics From Water - Hack a Day Tue, 06 Oct 2026 02:00:57 GMT

With the rise of synthetic polymers in everywhere from clothing, packaging and beyond, we have also seen a corresponding rise in fragments of these polymers in the environment. These micro- …read more

Switch 2 Japanese-Language System ‘Choose-Your-Game Bundle’ launches November 12 in Japan - Gematsu - Google Tue, 06 Oct 2026 01:25:09 GMT

Ambition, Thy Name is a 3D Printed Transonic R/C Jet - Hack a Day Mon, 05 Oct 2026 23:00:10 GMT

Building anything that flies from scratch is an ambitious undertaking, even if it’s ‘just’ radio-controlled. 3D printing the aircraft isn’t that odd these days, but putting a hot jet engine …read more

More "Delta Reign" English Cards Revealed, Including Legendary Pyroduct! - PokeBeach - Google Mon, 05 Oct 2026 22:42:05 GMT

More "Delta Reign" English Cards Revealed, Including Legendary Pyroduct! PokeBeach
Sneak a Peek at Cards from the Mega Evolution—Delta Reign Expansion Pokemon.com
Pokémon TCG’s Final 2026 Set Is Already Causing Even More Preorder Chaos IGN
Delta Reign’s First Special Illustration Rare Card Revealed in English Joseph Writer Anderson
Pokémon TCG Delta Reign Preorders Cause Chaos, Last 2026 Set The Movie Blog

MCP for agent-to-agent comms may be the riskiest protocol you've never heard of - ArsTechnica Mon, 05 Oct 2026 22:26:35 GMT

Trust gaps in the new protocol spread malicious prompts from one agent to another.

Which AMD CPUs were famously unlocked for overclocking using the "pencil trick"? - TechSpot Mon, 05 Oct 2026 22:14:00 GMT

Fun fact: The "pencil trick" involved drawing over tiny laser-cut L1 bridges with graphite to re-enable locked multipliers on certain CPUs.

Google Acknowledges Day 1 Android App Performance Issues on New Laptops - CNET Mon, 05 Oct 2026 21:54:19 GMT

Five new Googlebooks are available now, but the company says that not every Android app will offer “smooth performance” at launch.

Google Acknowledges Day 1 Android App Performance Issues on New Laptops - CNET - Google Mon, 05 Oct 2026 21:54:19 GMT

How to Disable Some Apple Intelligence Features on Your iPhone or Mac and Reclaim Valuable Space - CNET Mon, 05 Oct 2026 21:25:18 GMT

The new AI features could be taking up a lot of storage on your device.

I’ve Been Testing Kitchen Gear for Years. Here Are 4 Prime Day Deals I’m Texting to Friends - CNET Mon, 05 Oct 2026 21:18:07 GMT

Some of of the best kitchen gear we’ve tested from Vitamix, Moccamaster and Ninja are at all-time low prices.

Cable lobby to sue Trump FCC over repeal of national TV ownership cap - ArsTechnica Mon, 05 Oct 2026 20:47:48 GMT

Cable industry to sue, says FCC can't repeal TV ownership limit set by Congress.

tvOS 27.2 Code Hints at Apple Intelligence for New Apple TV - MacRumors - Google Mon, 05 Oct 2026 20:45:55 GMT

tvOS 27.2 Code Hints at Apple Intelligence for New Apple TV MacRumors
Siri AI & Smart Replies coming to the Apple TV, tvOS 27.2 code suggests AppleInsider
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Trump’s ‘Super Intelligence’ AI Rebrand Has Everyone Shopping for Slovenia’s .SI Domain - CNET Mon, 05 Oct 2026 20:36:30 GMT

Elon Musk says he will rename the just renamed SpaceXAI to SpaceXSI to align with the White House directive.

Texas city demands $2M for public records on Flock usage - ArsTechnica Mon, 05 Oct 2026 20:31:12 GMT

Prices of public records tracking cops' use of Flock go up as backlash swells.

Google pauses bug bounties for open source because AI slop reports are drowning its reviewers - TechSpot Mon, 05 Oct 2026 20:26:00 GMT

Google is temporarily pausing monetary rewards for capable bug hunters because its human staff can't keep up with the current influx of automated reports. The "vast majority" of these submissions are slop, Google warns, containing invalid information and hallucinated vulnerability data.

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Samsung rolling out Android 17 for more Galaxy devices in the US - 9to5Google - Google Mon, 05 Oct 2026 20:05:00 GMT

How to Grow a Giant Crystal from Copper Sulfate - Hack a Day Mon, 05 Oct 2026 20:00:29 GMT

Copper sulfate crystals are probably among one of the prettiest crystals you can grow at home, with even just a simple setup with some copper scrap and vinegar already capable …read more

Elon Musk’s Exes Are the Most Damning Part of a Massive New Documentary - Wired Mon, 05 Oct 2026 19:58:38 GMT

Interviews with Justine Wilson and Ashley St. Clair in the nearly four-hour-long Musk paint the world’s richest man as capricious and cruel even toward those closest to him.

Don’t pay full price for a winter jacket. We found the best deals on Backcountry’s sale (ending tonight!) - The Guardian - Google Mon, 05 Oct 2026 19:29:44 GMT

Don’t pay full price for a winter jacket. We found the best deals on Backcountry’s sale (ending tonight!) The Guardian

Command-line tool quickly removes Apple Intelligence from macOS 27 - ArsTechnica Mon, 05 Oct 2026 19:14:44 GMT

The tool can free up over 12GB of storage.

Qualcomm signs its first 5G patent deal with Huawei, and agrees to buy some of its US patents - TechSpot Mon, 05 Oct 2026 19:07:00 GMT

Huawei made its first licensing payment to Qualcomm in 2001, back when it was a telecom gear maker building on other people's wireless standards. Twenty-five years later, the Chinese giant is selling patents to Qualcomm, and Huawei says the deal pushes the cumulative value of its licensing agreements to roughly $7 billion.

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Controlling the brain with light earns a physiology Nobel - ArsTechnica Mon, 05 Oct 2026 17:59:27 GMT

The entire field of optogenetics traces back to light-seeking algae.

Google cleared 300 hectares of Finnish forest for a data center, and regulators want answers - TechSpot Mon, 05 Oct 2026 17:52:00 GMT

Google was apparently so eager to build its new data center infrastructure in Finland that it began bulldozing large swaths of forest before the required environmental review of the full plan was complete. The work could now be suspended, just as other major data center projects are being delayed in...

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RevPDF is a free Adobe Acrobat alternative that works offline - TechSpot Mon, 05 Oct 2026 17:35:00 GMT

RevPDF is available for Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, and iOS, offering PDF editing, OCR, conversion, forms, compression, and more, with all processing done on your device. Version 5.0 adds WYSIWYG text editing, PDF-to-Excel conversion, and improved Word exports.

Russian drones strike Ukraine’s data centers by exploiting air defense gaps - ArsTechnica Mon, 05 Oct 2026 17:21:11 GMT

Russian attacks on Internet, phone services threaten Ukraine’s wartime economy.

Hello from Seattle: XBOX FanFest Comes Home November 12 - XBOX Wire - Google Mon, 05 Oct 2026 17:17:41 GMT

Hello from Seattle: XBOX FanFest Comes Home November 12 XBOX Wire
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Another Major PS5 Game Will Be Delisted in October 2026 - Push Square - Google Mon, 05 Oct 2026 17:00:01 GMT

Another Major PS5 Game Will Be Delisted in October 2026 Push Square
NBA 2K25 servers to shut down on December 31, single-player story mode will become unplayable GamesIndustry.biz
Popular PlayStation Plus Game Going Offline, Last Chance to Play PlayStation LifeStyle
PlayStation Plus AAA free game to be delisted with January 2027 deadline set GAMINGbible
NBA 2K25 To Be Delisted From PlayStation Store Later This Month PSX Extreme

God Packs And Other Major Changes Coming to MTG Boosters in 2027 - Draftsim - Google Mon, 05 Oct 2026 16:46:58 GMT

God Packs And Other Major Changes Coming to MTG Boosters in 2027 Draftsim
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Magic: The Gathering Introducing God Packs Full Of Rare Cards In 2027 IMDb

RTX 5090 modder claims to have solved melting power connectors with auxiliary 8-pin board - TechSpot Mon, 05 Oct 2026 16:46:00 GMT

Over on Reddit, user DallasGrave outlined the approach taken when developing the mod. In short, the fix utilizes a pickup PCB soldered to the contacts of the original 12VHPWR header that feeds an auxiliary dual eight-pin board. This effectively spreads the load across three sets of cables, which significantly reduces...

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Google Wallet for Android adds 12th digital state ID - 9to5Google - Google Mon, 05 Oct 2026 16:39:00 GMT

Google Wallet for Android adds 12th digital state ID 9to5Google

Spotted: Blackwater and Marginal Gain Rethink the 1x Drivetrain - Bikerumor - Google Mon, 05 Oct 2026 16:37:36 GMT

Spotted: Blackwater and Marginal Gain Rethink the 1x Drivetrain Bikerumor

F1 in Bahrain... in Malaysia: The race needed a software update to start - ArsTechnica Mon, 05 Oct 2026 16:09:07 GMT

A software bug waylaid half the field and required a race reboot.

Amazon is spending $1 billion to win over towns fighting its data centers - TechSpot Mon, 05 Oct 2026 16:03:00 GMT

In a blog post, Amazon Web Services CEO Matt Garman said the company will invest more than $1 billion over the next five years in data center towns across the US, on top of its existing efforts.

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The 144 Best Prime Day Tech Deals From Apple, Dell, HP, Samsung, Sony, and More - PCMag - Google Mon, 05 Oct 2026 15:58:20 GMT

Pixel Watch 5 gets first Google Store discount for Prime Day - 9to5Google - Google Mon, 05 Oct 2026 15:57:00 GMT

Elon Musk says SpaceXAI will become SpaceXSI as Trump pushes to use "Super Intelligence" over AI - TechSpot Mon, 05 Oct 2026 15:23:00 GMT

Musk revealed his decision on his X platform. After posting "No more AI" and that SI was better, a user asked about the possibility of SpaceXAI becoming SpaceXSI. "Yes, we will make that change," he replied.

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Mass quarantine issued in Russia after unexplained death of plague researcher - ArsTechnica Mon, 05 Oct 2026 15:12:17 GMT

Unconfirmed reports have suggested there was a laboratory accident.

Astronomers catch a star slowly snacking on a brown dwarf, 300 light years away - MIT Mon, 05 Oct 2026 15:00:00 GMT

The discovery reveals a new way that stars and planetary companions can interact.

Blue Origin reveals 65-foot solar tower designed to power future bases on the Moon - TechSpot Mon, 05 Oct 2026 14:56:00 GMT

The proposed system reflects the growing focus on the infrastructure needed for future surface operations. Launch vehicles and landers may get equipment to the surface. Systems such as the Power Tower would help keep it running once it arrives.

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New Dell System Update flaw lets hackers gain root privileges - BleepingComputer - Google Mon, 05 Oct 2026 14:53:06 GMT

New Dell System Update flaw lets hackers gain root privileges BleepingComputer
Dell Servers are Exposed to Privilege Escalation Vulnerability TechPowerUp
Dell asks admins to patch max severity CSM flaws as soon as possible BleepingComputer
Dell CSM Flaws Enable Unauthenticated Admin Access and Root on Kubernetes Nodes The Hacker News
Critical Dell System Update Flaw Could Lead To Full Server Takeover HotHardware

Senua Studio Ninja Theory Begins Letting People Go After Two Deals To Save The Studio Fell Through - Kotaku - Google Mon, 05 Oct 2026 14:40:45 GMT

A Modder Was Able to Turn Diablo 2 Into a VR Game, Using Existing 3D Conversion Mod - IGN - Google Mon, 05 Oct 2026 14:25:43 GMT

This open-source tool aims to eliminate shader compilation stutter in PC games - TechSpot Mon, 05 Oct 2026 14:25:00 GMT

A lone developer recently unveiled the Shader Compilation Stutter Killer (SCSKiller), a tool designed to "kill" stuttering in modern games. SCSKiller is an open-source application providing a novel approach to the shader-related stuttering issue that has been plaguing PC gaming over the past few years.

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Looking at Smart Home Deals for Amazon Prime Day? Here Are 4 Picks I Use in My Own Home - CNET Mon, 05 Oct 2026 14:21:15 GMT

Amazon Prime Days are the time to adopt new smart devices to save time and money. Here’s what I’ve found most useful.

Female AI agents would get paid 10% less than male ones, study finds - Euronews.com - Google Mon, 05 Oct 2026 14:13:05 GMT

Female AI agents would get paid 10% less than male ones, study finds Euronews.com
People Paid Male AI Agent More For The Same Work, Study Finds Forbes
Female-looking AI agents were paid less than male ones in virtual office, study finds The Irish Times
Does the gender pay gap extend to AI? New University of Limerick research finds female AI agents ‘paid’ less EurekAlert! Science News Releases
Hackers access data of 8.8 million people in Denmark in 'extremely serious' breach Inbox.eu

GTA 6’s Lucia Actress Addressed By Rockstar, Who Clears A High Bar - Forbes - Google Mon, 05 Oct 2026 13:55:20 GMT

An open-source tool lets you delete 12GB of Apple Intelligence data on macOS - The Verge - Google Mon, 05 Oct 2026 13:47:14 GMT

AI glasses face their first major government crackdown - ArsTechnica Mon, 05 Oct 2026 13:39:30 GMT

Norway wants time to write permanent rules for glasses that can record bystanders.

The Best Samsung Tech Deals for October Prime Day 2026 - Lifehacker - Google Mon, 05 Oct 2026 13:00:00 GMT

The Best Samsung Tech Deals for October Prime Day 2026 Lifehacker
Deals: Prime Big Deal Days brings big discounts on flagships, foldables and other phones - GSMArena.com news GSMArena.com
Samsung's best phones are back down to prices that'll make you buy Android Police
Galaxy S26 Ultra Deal: This Slaps $420 Off Droid Life
The best Prime Day phone deals include major discounts on some of our favorite devices Business Insider

15 years after his passing, nobody is ‘The Next Steve Jobs’ - 9to5Mac - Google Mon, 05 Oct 2026 13:00:00 GMT

Avengers: Endgame overtakes Avatar again to become the highest-grossing movie of all time - TechSpot Mon, 05 Oct 2026 12:48:00 GMT

The rerelease, titled Avengers: Endgame Encore, has pushed the movie's worldwide total to $2.9255 billion. That puts it just ahead of Avatar, which has earned $2.9237 billion globally.

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I Got a First Look at Vitamix’s First Juicer, and I’m in Love - CNET Mon, 05 Oct 2026 12:35:00 GMT

The MaxExtract has turned me into a juice enthusiast.

PSA: Kingdom Hearts Collection Will Collectively Take Up Over 130GB On Switch 2 - Nintendo Life - Google Mon, 05 Oct 2026 12:30:00 GMT

PSA: Kingdom Hearts Collection Will Collectively Take Up Over 130GB On Switch 2 Nintendo Life
Kingdom Hearts Collection I-III (Switch 2) Review Nintendo World Report
Let’s Play Through Kingdom Hearts Together (No, Seriously) Kotaku
Kingdom Hearts Collection [I-III] will occupy around 131 GB on Switch 2 Nintendo Wire
Kingdom Hearts III + Re Mind Hits Switch 2 Oct. 8, 45GB [2026] shattered.io

Humanoid robots pummel YouTuber in cage matches, California tells startup to stop the fights - TechSpot Mon, 05 Oct 2026 12:03:00 GMT

Last month, YouTuber Frankie LaPenna fought three different robots from REK, including a distinctly Terminator-like machine. At one point, the robot gave LaPenna a brutal kick to the face that sent him into the side of the cage, while another kick to the stomach sent the influencer flying onto his...

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Meta’s ‘AI Tamagotchi’ Looks to Me Like a Smartwatch Preview for 2027 - CNET Mon, 05 Oct 2026 12:00:00 GMT

As smartwatches head toward becoming AI companions, Meta might be working a new angle.

Ready for Driverless Trucks? I Took a Ride in Kodiak’s Autonomous Semi - CNET Mon, 05 Oct 2026 12:00:00 GMT

Kodiak is planning to bring its fully self-driving trucks to highways later this year. I took a test ride to see the technology in action.

Samsung Galaxy S27 Ultra leak reveals four rumored color options - Android Central - Google Mon, 05 Oct 2026 11:53:19 GMT

Samsung Galaxy S27 Ultra leak reveals four rumored color options Android Central
Galaxy S27 Ultra reportedly coming in at least one new retail color PhoneArena
Galaxy S27 Ultra Charging Speed: 60W vs S26 Ultra Explained Gadget Hacks
Galaxy S27 Ultra said to be heavier than Galaxy S26 Ultra - GSMArena.com news GSMArena.com
Samsung could get clever to achieve faster Galaxy S27 Ultra charging Tech Advisor

Microsoft's fix for shader compilation wait is coming to Nvidia, Intel, and Qualcomm GPUs - TechSpot Mon, 05 Oct 2026 11:15:00 GMT

Advanced Shader Delivery, or ASD, distributes compiled shaders from the cloud instead of having each player's PC compile them locally before play. Microsoft says that can reduce the process from "several minutes" to "just a few seconds," with a 95% reduction in burn time overall.

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Jagex responds to use of generative AI in RuneScape trailer made by "trusted external partner" - GamesIndustry.biz - Google Mon, 05 Oct 2026 11:08:39 GMT

Ace Combat 8 is far and away the series' biggest launch on Steam - Eurogamer.net - Google Mon, 05 Oct 2026 11:02:40 GMT

Explaining Hall-effect, TMR, and other new types of "mechanical" switches - ArsTechnica Mon, 05 Oct 2026 11:00:41 GMT

Ars Technica's guide to new keyboard sensing technologies.

German utility launches dedicated electricity tariff for gamers with power-hungry PCs - TechSpot Mon, 05 Oct 2026 10:15:00 GMT

German publication ComputerBase writes that meinGAMING is the tariff name being offered to gaming households in Germany. There are three tiers available, each with its own annual energy consumption.

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25 Rare Vintage Photos That Never Made It Into Any Of Your History Textbooks - BuzzFeed - Google Mon, 05 Oct 2026 09:31:05 GMT

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We're witnessing a critical moment for Amazon Kindles - Android Authority - Google Mon, 05 Oct 2026 09:30:00 GMT

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🗣️ Locker Room Speech: 'At the end of the day, we finish' - Giants.com - Google Mon, 05 Oct 2026 02:48:27 GMT

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Weekly poll: are you interested in the vivo X Fold6? - GSMArena.com news - GSMArena.com - Google Sun, 04 Oct 2026 21:31:02 GMT

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Steam is on track to top $20 billion in revenue for the first time - TechSpot Sun, 04 Oct 2026 17:08:00 GMT

Steam took in an estimated $1.7 billion in September, 13% more than the previous September record, set in 2025. Its estimated third-quarter revenue reached $5.5 billion, up 12% from the same period last year.

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Sony's quiet PS5 Slim revision shows how consoles keep changing long after launch - TechSpot Sun, 04 Oct 2026 15:43:00 GMT

The board, labeled EDM-051, was identified by technician @Modyfikator89 inside a PS5 Slim from the Marvel's Wolverine Limited Edition Bundle. Sony has not announced the change, and it is unclear how widely the revised board has been released. But the teardown reveals several differences from earlier Slim models, including changes...

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Why the Moon Is a Legal Wild West - CNET Sun, 04 Oct 2026 14:41:24 GMT

Private companies are taking cremated remains and stunt payloads to the moon. Former NASA attorney Steve Mirmina warns that there’s nothing stopping them.

RuneScape 4 is officially in the works, and it started as a Dragonwilds expansion - TechSpot Sun, 04 Oct 2026 14:21:00 GMT

The company has not said which version of Unreal Engine it is using, which platforms the game will support or when it plans to show gameplay. Its first public look at the project is a CGI teaser rather than an in-engine demonstration.

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Florida woman used Claude as a diary, then Anthropic reported an entry to police - TechSpot Sun, 04 Oct 2026 13:37:00 GMT

According to the arrest report, Carli Michelle Heller, of Bonita Springs, Florida, wrote on September 26 that she would attack the Sheriff's office. She later said that she uses Anthropic's chatbot like a "diary."

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The Best 1440p QD-OLED Monitors for Less Than $500 - TechSpot Sun, 04 Oct 2026 12:23:00 GMT

We tested 11 budget 1440p QD-OLED gaming monitors to find the best buys, comparing full- and limited-brightness panels, features, design, and pricing to see which models are actually worth it.

Steam's latest survey shows 32GB RAM overtaking 16GB despite the massive price surge - TechSpot Sat, 03 Oct 2026 18:08:00 GMT

According to the Steam Survey for September 2026, 32GB is now the most common system memory configuration for gaming rigs among Steam users. The data shows 32GB systems accounted for 42.22% of all rigs sampled during September, a 4.77-point gain over August, when 16GB was still the most common configuration.

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This Harry Potter Edition Phone Looks Like It’s Heading to Hogwarts - CNET Sat, 03 Oct 2026 12:00:00 GMT

I got my Hogwarts acceptance letter. Surprisingly, it also came with a special-edition Harry Potter-themed phone.

Apple and AT&T Will Replace Your Brand New iPhone 18 Pro Max if It Can’t Connect - CNET Fri, 02 Oct 2026 22:37:43 GMT

Update your phone now if you haven’t been affected, but the software fix won’t help for devices already broken by the problem.

MIT releases financials and endowment figures for 2026 - MIT Fri, 02 Oct 2026 20:00:00 GMT

The Institute’s pooled investments returned 10.3 percent last year; endowment stands at $29.2 billion.

Met Warehouse dedication ceremony launches new era - MIT Fri, 02 Oct 2026 20:00:00 GMT

Once a storage castle, now a design stronghold, the landmark building is a major new hub at MIT.

Computational tools for society’s most complex challenges - MIT Fri, 02 Oct 2026 19:30:00 GMT

Associate Professor Cathy Wu uses reinforcement learning to help map out improvements to transportation and other multifaceted systems.

Documenting the tech worker movement - MIT Fri, 02 Oct 2026 17:00:00 GMT

Writing as a participant and researcher, PhD student JS Tan SM ’22 has co-authored a new book about the rise of tech worker protests and the employer backlash that followed.

The next generation’s guide to the new space economy - MIT Fri, 02 Oct 2026 14:50:00 GMT

An industry report published by students in an MIT aerospace entrepreneurship class lays out guidance for aspiring space leaders and investors.

3 Questions: A new resource to empower young entrepreneurs - MIT Fri, 02 Oct 2026 04:00:00 GMT

Martin Trust Center Managing Director Bill Aulet introduces Dear Dreamer, a free platform for middle and high school students who want to learn about entrepreneurship.

MIT class project turns into an FDA-cleared treatment for tremors - MIT Fri, 02 Oct 2026 04:00:00 GMT

Wristband device from Encora Therapeutics started as a project in 2.009, MIT’s iconic product-design class.

New tool lets users repair AI-generated 3D models, then fabricate them just the way they want - MIT Thu, 01 Oct 2026 22:00:00 GMT

“InstructMesh” can generate designs for everyday objects that are easy to edit and fabricate for both experts and newcomers to 3D modeling.

Tell Us Which Privacy and Security Apps Are the Most Trustworthy - CNET Thu, 01 Oct 2026 18:50:38 GMT

Do you use a security software like a VPN or antivirus? Let us and other readers know which one you like the most.

Governor Healey and President Kornbluth launch MIT Future Fest - MIT Thu, 01 Oct 2026 18:30:00 GMT

The new, five-day MIT event reaches takeoff with a forum about discovery and innovation.

A Surface Laptop Ultra? What to Expect for Microsoft’s Oct. 7 Event - CNET Thu, 01 Oct 2026 11:00:00 GMT

The much-rumored Surface Laptop Ultra, with Nvidia’s RTX Spark chip, could get a release date.

Hunt Demons All October Long in These Free PlayStation Plus Games - CNET Wed, 30 Sep 2026 18:40:51 GMT

Taking down monsters in Hunt: Showdown 1896 is a fitting way to celebrate the Halloween season.

Are the Early Holiday Sales Full of Fake Discounts? What to Know Before Shopping This Week - CNET Wed, 30 Sep 2026 17:11:37 GMT

Our shopping expert recommends a few tools to help spot the real deals.

MIT Transit Lab to develop an AI platform for public transit agencies - MIT Wed, 30 Sep 2026 15:15:00 GMT

With $2.1 million funding from Google.org, the open-source Public Transit Intelligence Hub will unify public transit monitoring, operations, and passenger communication.

This game-playing AI is the new champ at Stratego - MIT Wed, 30 Sep 2026 15:00:00 GMT

Able to defeat top-ranked human players and more efficient than other models, the new system could help decision-makers in military maneuvers or business negotiations.

Lung cancers can use two different mechanisms to evade KRAS-inhibiting drugs - MIT Wed, 30 Sep 2026 09:00:00 GMT

Some tumor cells develop resistance by amplifying the KRAS gene, while others change their tumor type, MIT researchers have found.

Climate Action Learning Lab bridges research and policy for effective climate solutions - MIT Tue, 29 Sep 2026 20:35:00 GMT

J-PAL North America’s Learning Lab supported a second cohort of U.S. government and nonprofit organizations in building and using rigorous evidence to advance effective decarbonization and adaptation strategies.

CNET Finds Nearly 1 in 3 US Adults Plan to Shop Early Holiday Sales. Will Deals Help Smaller Budgets? - CNET Tue, 29 Sep 2026 12:00:00 GMT

Early holiday sales are here, yet close to 40% are waiting until November or December to start shopping.

MIT engineers’ new aquabot offers a way to design small, efficient “biohybrid” robots.

The effects of an “algorithmic monoculture” depend on the details - MIT Tue, 29 Sep 2026 04:00:00 GMT

In a study focusing on hiring decisions, MIT researchers found the use of a single algorithm by many firms could benefit job seekers in certain situations.

Who we become when we talk to machines - MIT Tue, 29 Sep 2026 04:00:00 GMT

Professor Sherry Turkle’s new book, “Artificial Intimacy,” offers a withering critique of chatbots and the antisocial dynamics she believes they encourage.

Pressurized experiments could help wind farms generate more power - MIT Mon, 28 Sep 2026 15:00:00 GMT

A new way of simulating wind turbines in the field shows how tweaking turbine operation could unlock tens of thousands of dollars per turbine every year.

New formulation helps RNA vaccines withstand high temperatures - MIT Mon, 28 Sep 2026 09:00:00 GMT

MIT engineers have found a way to stabilize the lipid nanoparticles used to deliver RNA vaccines, which could allow the vaccines to be more widely distributed.

MIT students gain a humanist lens on technical innovation in Tulsa, Oklahoma - MIT Fri, 25 Sep 2026 20:15:00 GMT

The PKG Center for Social Impact expands Code.Tulsa experiential learning program.

A new technique could accelerate the development of RNA therapies - MIT Fri, 25 Sep 2026 17:25:00 GMT

MIT chemical engineers found a way to rapidly produce lipid nanoparticles of varying sizes, which could make it easier to develop new vaccines and therapeutics.

Scattering neutrinos to probe the fundamental laws of the universe - MIT Fri, 25 Sep 2026 04:00:00 GMT

As she became integral to an international particle physics experiment, PhD student Faith Reyes found confidence in herself as a scientist.

Biologists identify a cellular pathway that allows colorectal cancer to metastasize - MIT Thu, 24 Sep 2026 18:00:00 GMT

They also found that obesity may put patients at higher risk for activation of the pathway. Drugs that block the pathway may help prevent metastasis.

New cell-collection device could improve early cancer detection - MIT Thu, 24 Sep 2026 15:00:00 GMT

MIT researchers developed a handheld system that gently collects living cells from patient samples to aid cancer testing and development of personalized medicines.

The promise and peril of using visual AI to study cities - MIT Thu, 24 Sep 2026 04:00:00 GMT

In their new book, “How AI Sees the City,” the leaders of MIT’s Senseable City Lab examine the technology’s implications for researching urban life.

MIT welcomes David Siegel SM ’86, PhD ’91 as its next Innovation Fellow - MIT Wed, 23 Sep 2026 15:30:00 GMT

Computer scientist, entrepreneur, and philanthropist will collaborate with the MIT Schwarzman College of Computing to advance AI and scientific discovery.

FUNdaMENTALs of precision design - MIT Wed, 23 Sep 2026 04:00:00 GMT

Precision, repeatability, and fun are the focus in mechanical engineering course 2.70 (Fundamentals of Precision Product Design).

How the brain keeps its options straight at decision time - MIT Tue, 22 Sep 2026 20:00:00 GMT

Making a decision requires juggling a set of options without getting them confused or losing track of them. A new MIT study shows how neurons encode information to maximize clarity throughout the process.

Poitras Center to fuel early careers of 50 young scientists dedicated to psychiatric disorders research - MIT Tue, 22 Sep 2026 19:00:00 GMT

Patricia and James Poitras ’63 provide fellowships for graduate students and postdocs who will shape the future of mental health research.

MIT named the nation’s top university by U.S. News for 2026-27 - MIT Tue, 22 Sep 2026 04:01:00 GMT

The Institute’s undergraduate engineering, computer science, and economics programs are No. 1; its business program is No. 2.

Podcast: SHASS’s special sauce - MIT Tue, 22 Sep 2026 04:00:00 GMT

Established after World War II, the School of the Humanities, Arts, and Social Sciences is an integral part of the MIT experience. Three faculty reflect on the school’s ongoing impact.

Carter Stubbs named Institute auditor - MIT Mon, 21 Sep 2026 17:00:00 GMT

New Audit Division leader brings track record of collaboration, deep knowledge of audit program and MIT operations to role.

Batteries that safely break down in the GI tract could improve ingestible devices - MIT Mon, 21 Sep 2026 15:00:00 GMT

Made from “bioresorbable” materials, the new batteries could power capsules for drug delivery, sensing, and other applications.

Unmasking “zombie cells” in aging tissue with an AI-powered barcode - MIT Mon, 21 Sep 2026 09:00:00 GMT

Tracking down senescent cells, which accumulate as we age, could help diagnose age-related disorders and guide researchers working on new treatments.

MIT researchers are mapping extreme weather risks — and building tools to act on them - MIT Fri, 18 Sep 2026 16:55:00 GMT

The Climate Grand Challenges “New World of Weather” project shows how modeling, planning tools, and infrastructure analysis are translating research into real-world resilience.

A new chapter for MIT Reads - MIT Fri, 18 Sep 2026 16:30:00 GMT

A new focus on fiction and memoir aims to help the MIT community celebrate the power of storytelling and strengthen social connection.

A new understanding of how enzymes influence bacterial protein production - MIT Fri, 18 Sep 2026 16:20:00 GMT

Novel research expands scientific understanding of how RNA shapes the reading of genetic information.

Fueling a return journey from Mars - MIT Fri, 18 Sep 2026 04:00:00 GMT

PhD candidate Lanie McKinney is building technology to convert the Red Planet’s atmosphere into propellant for bringing astronauts home.

MIT School of Engineering faculty and staff receive awards in spring 2026 - MIT Thu, 17 Sep 2026 20:20:00 GMT

Faculty members and researchers were honored in recognition of their scholarship, service, and overall excellence.

Robotic lab sets up and runs optics experiments on demand - MIT Thu, 17 Sep 2026 04:00:00 GMT

The autonomous system could speed up testing of high-tech materials for applications such as solar cells, sensors, video displays, and quantum technologies.

What iOS 27.2 Could Bring to Your iPhone Later This Month - CNET Wed, 16 Sep 2026 22:14:43 GMT

The beta includes updates to apps like Facetime and Podcasts, and it brings Siri AI to more languages.

Nanoscale mechanics could enable brain-inspired computing - MIT Wed, 16 Sep 2026 18:00:00 GMT

A new device uses reconfigurable motion to mimic the firing behavior of a neuron, which could lead to more efficient computing.

New AI technique could make minimally invasive surgeries safer and more precise - MIT Wed, 16 Sep 2026 15:00:00 GMT

This patient-specific method, called xvr, helps doctors use X-rays for surgical navigation in fields such as orthopedics and neurosurgery.

Measure by measure, studying society accurately - MIT Wed, 16 Sep 2026 04:00:00 GMT

Naoki Egami has become a standout in political methodology, helping refine tools that give scholars durable results.

MIT startups inspire with impressive presentations at Demo Day 2026 - MIT Wed, 16 Sep 2026 04:00:00 GMT

The event featured ventures solving problems in manufacturing, cybersecurity, health care spending, and more.

MIT spinout turns plastic waste into resilient building materials - MIT Mon, 14 Sep 2026 04:00:00 GMT

Atlas Building Composites is commercializing MIT research to turn plastic waste into parts for buildings and other infrastructure.

New method enables AI for safety-critical situations - MIT Mon, 14 Sep 2026 04:00:00 GMT

The “HardFlow” algorithm could help generative AI models produce high-quality outputs that obey strict requirements when “pretty close” doesn’t cut it.

Overwatch Season 5 Adds a New Support, Tiny Dancing Frog in a Gun - CNET Sun, 13 Sep 2026 20:16:08 GMT

This year has already brought massive changes to the Overwatch roster, and next season adds two reworks of longtime problem heroes.

An electrochemical approach turns ammonia into pure hydrogen - MIT Wed, 09 Sep 2026 15:00:00 GMT

An MIT team has demonstrated a more efficient way to extract pure hydrogen gas from hydrogen carrier molecules.

“You're going to see the impact in 10 years” - President Kornbluth returns to GBH’s “Boston Public Radio” to discuss scientific funding and curiosity driven research - MIT Tue, 01 Sep 2026 04:00:00 GMT

Kornbluth weighed in on the consequences of cuts to federal funding for science and the value of curiosity driven research.

How to File a Claim in the $7.85M PlayStation Antitrust Settlement Before the Deadline - CNET Mon, 04 May 2026 19:27:56 GMT

The payment will go to your PlayStation Network wallet after the final approval hearing in mid-October.

What Is ChatGPT? Everything You Need to Know About the AI Assistant - CNET Wed, 14 May 2025 13:00:03 GMT

The chatbot that launched 1,000 chatbots: We cover everything about the AI tool, from how it works and how to use it to some of its more controversial points.