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Inside Nscale's 2,250-acre, 8GW Monarch Compute Campus in West Virginia, which has been hit by construction issues, local opposition, and financing risks (Financial Times) - Techmeme Fri, 30 Oct 2026 09:40:01 GMT

Financial Times:
Inside Nscale's 2,250-acre, 8GW Monarch Compute Campus in West Virginia, which has been hit by construction issues, local opposition, and financing risks — Nvidia-backed neocloud bets on West Virginia data centre campus hit by construction issues, local opposition and financing risks — NEW

 
Gift Ideas for Friends (2026): Wellness Tech, Kitchen Essentials - Wired Fri, 30 Oct 2026 09:33:00 GMT
These are the WIRED-tested gadgets, kitchen tools, and cozy comforts I’d actually buy for my own inner circle.
 
The Best Leaf Blower We’ve Tested Is Ready for Halloween - Wired Fri, 30 Oct 2026 09:01:00 GMT
Our top Ego pick is discounted, and our resident leaf blower expert demonstrates how to make a TP cannon.
 
The Iran War’s Impact on Oil Is Hitting Key Senate Races Hard - Wired Fri, 30 Oct 2026 09:00:00 GMT
Democrats are using the high price of diesel, heating oil, and fertilizer to tie Republicans to President Donald Trump’s unpopular, costly war in Iran.
 
Sources: Spotify aims to launch an AI product in Q1 2027 that lets subscribers create their own remixes and covers for ~$5 per month, pending licensing deals (Anna Nicolaou/Financial Times) - Techmeme Fri, 30 Oct 2026 08:45:02 GMT

Anna Nicolaou / Financial Times:
Sources: Spotify aims to launch an AI product in Q1 2027 that lets subscribers create their own remixes and covers for ~$5 per month, pending licensing deals — Streaming service plans to charge users up to $5 a month to use the feature — Spotify is targeting an early 2027 launch …

 
Binance hacked for an estimated $6.3 billion in record crypto theft - Engadget Fri, 30 Oct 2026 08:24:55 GMT
Cryptocurrency exchange Binance has been hit with a record $6.3 billion hack.
 
Snake On a Seven-Segment Display is Gloriously Bad - Hack a Day Fri, 30 Oct 2026 08:00:20 GMT
You’ve no doubt heard the saying, “If something is worth doing, it’s worth doing well.” But there’s actually a counter-perspective to this particular philosophy that says it’s also worth doing …read more
 
General Motors agrees to pay $220 million to settle multi-state data privacy lawsuit - Engadget Fri, 30 Oct 2026 07:44:26 GMT
GM has settled the Smart Driver program lawsuit brought by 35 attorneys general.
 
How a wave of startups are betting on AI to make formal software verification practical and essential, including &Truth, which launches with a $70M seed (Paresh Dave/Wired) - Techmeme Fri, 30 Oct 2026 06:30:03 GMT

Paresh Dave / Wired:
How a wave of startups are betting on AI to make formal software verification practical and essential, including &Truth, which launches with a $70M seed — A new startup called &Truth is joining the race to automate formal verification, a painstaking process that uses math to prove software works as intended.

 
TRM Labs attributes the Binance hack to North Korea-based TraderTraitor, which drained ~$6.36B from Binance wallets across 10 blockchains, mostly in ~20 minutes (Tom Westbrook/Reuters) - Techmeme Fri, 30 Oct 2026 05:00:14 GMT

Tom Westbrook / Reuters:
TRM Labs attributes the Binance hack to North Korea-based TraderTraitor, which drained ~$6.36B from Binance wallets across 10 blockchains, mostly in ~20 minutes — North Korean hackers were behind a $6.3 billion raid on cryptocurrency exchange Binance, according to US blockchain analysis firm TRM Labs.

 
Is This The Only Instrument You Need? - Hack a Day Fri, 30 Oct 2026 05:00:10 GMT
When working on an electronic project it’s likely you will find yourself working with a variety of different instruments, be they logic analysers, oscilloscopes, or whatever. These can take up …read more
 
Binance pledges to cover all losses from a ~$6.3B hack, potentially the largest crypto theft ever, surpassing the $1.5B Bybit hack in February 2025 (South China Morning Post) - Techmeme Fri, 30 Oct 2026 04:50:00 GMT

South China Morning Post:
Binance pledges to cover all losses from a ~$6.3B hack, potentially the largest crypto theft ever, surpassing the $1.5B Bybit hack in February 2025 — Binance, the world's largest cryptocurrency exchange by trading volume, has pledged to cover all losses from a hack that it said drained around US$6.3 billion from its wallet.

 
MIT engineers create nanoparticles for delivering personalized cancer vaccines - MIT Fri, 30 Oct 2026 04:30:00 GMT
The particles carry a customized dose of cancer antigens that can provoke a strong immune response against tumors.
 
CrowdStrike: China-linked hackers used AI tool ARTEX with a DeepSeek LLM and another model to target 200+ organizations in 11 days, compromising at least nine (Kevin Collier/NBC News) - Techmeme Fri, 30 Oct 2026 04:01:16 GMT

Kevin Collier / NBC News:
CrowdStrike: China-linked hackers used AI tool ARTEX with a DeepSeek LLM and another model to target 200+ organizations in 11 days, compromising at least nine — Chinese state-linked hackers targeted more than 200 organizations in just 11 days, using AI to attack governments and businesses worldwide, according to CrowdStrike.

 
Sources: DeepSeek doubled its latest round's size due to surging black market Nvidia Blackwell chip prices, with Chinese state-owned investors representing 27% (The Information) - Techmeme Fri, 30 Oct 2026 03:35:00 GMT

The Information:
Sources: DeepSeek doubled its latest round's size due to surging black market Nvidia Blackwell chip prices, with Chinese state-owned investors representing 27% — Chinese AI star DeepSeek's nearly $16 billion funding round this month involved not only a deluge of capital but a who's …

 
Resonance of Fate 4K/HD Edition to receive an 'Enhanced Remaster' DLC, adding HDR, 120FPS, 2x speed mode, & more (Update) - RPG Site - Google Fri, 30 Oct 2026 03:10:46 GMT
  1. Resonance of Fate 4K/HD Edition to receive an 'Enhanced Remaster' DLC, adding HDR, 120FPS, 2x speed mode, & more (Update) RPG Site
  2. Resonance of Fate: Enhanced Remaster DLC Announced Siliconera
  3. Resonance of Fate Enhanced Remaster now available for PS5, PC Gematsu
  4. This Cult Classic JRPG Is Getting a Surprise Remaster on Steam Power Up Gaming
  5. Resonance of Fate Enhanced Remaster Out Now, Features Native 4K, 2x Game Speed, and More oprainfall
 
S-1: Anthropic says it heavily depends on TSMC chips made in Taiwan and warns of risks from "potential disruption" amid geopolitical tensions with China (Joseph C. Sternberg/Wall Street Journal) - Techmeme Fri, 30 Oct 2026 03:10:00 GMT

Joseph C. Sternberg / Wall Street Journal:
S-1: Anthropic says it heavily depends on TSMC chips made in Taiwan and warns of risks from “potential disruption” amid geopolitical tensions with China — Reliance on the island for AI chip production puts it among America's top foreign policy interests.

 
Sources: Indian AI infrastructure company AM Intelligence seeks to raise as much as $3B to fund a previously announced purchase of Nvidia Vera Rubin systems (Bloomberg) - Techmeme Fri, 30 Oct 2026 02:40:01 GMT

Bloomberg:
Sources: Indian AI infrastructure company AM Intelligence seeks to raise as much as $3B to fund a previously announced purchase of Nvidia Vera Rubin systems — Indian AI infrastructure firm AM Intelligence is seeking to raise as much as $3 billion to fund a previously announced purchase …

 
NYSE owner ICE plans US-regulated Hyperliquid-based perpetual markets with Trade.xyz, a market operator on the crypto platform, and takes a stake in Trade.xyz (Katherine Doherty/Bloomberg) - Techmeme Fri, 30 Oct 2026 02:10:01 GMT

Katherine Doherty / Bloomberg:
NYSE owner ICE plans US-regulated Hyperliquid-based perpetual markets with Trade.xyz, a market operator on the crypto platform, and takes a stake in Trade.xyz — Intercontinental Exchange Inc. joined forces with one of the market operators behind offshore crypto-trading platform Hyperliquid …

 
Putting a MiSTer Marquee on a Better Display - Hack a Day Fri, 30 Oct 2026 02:00:00 GMT
Some MiSTer users put a small secondary “marquee” display on the FPGA board that can show information about the system such as the currently loaded core and what game it …read more
 
Binance "temporarily suspended" all deposits and withdrawals as it investigates security issues and works with law enforcement; Binance.US says it's unaffected (George Steer/Financial Times) - Techmeme Fri, 30 Oct 2026 01:35:00 GMT

George Steer / Financial Times:
Binance “temporarily suspended” all deposits and withdrawals as it investigates security issues and works with law enforcement; Binance.US says it's unaffected — Tether and Circle freeze billions of dollars' worth of their coins as world's largest crypto exchange investigates security issue

 
Twilio reports Q3 revenue up 20% YoY to $1.56B, vs. $1.52B est., net income up 333% to $161M, and expects slower Q4 revenue growth; TWLO drops 15%+ after hours (Elias Schisgall/MarketWatch) - Techmeme Fri, 30 Oct 2026 01:15:00 GMT

Elias Schisgall / MarketWatch:
Twilio reports Q3 revenue up 20% YoY to $1.56B, vs. $1.52B est., net income up 333% to $161M, and expects slower Q4 revenue growth; TWLO drops 15%+ after hours — Twilio lifted its full-year revenue growth outlook after the company reported a higher profit and revenue growth in the third quarter.

 
Andy Jassy says Prime Video has "a revenue run rate in the tens of billions of dollars and is now profitable in its own right" (Julie Bort/TechCrunch) - Techmeme Fri, 30 Oct 2026 01:10:01 GMT

Julie Bort / TechCrunch:
Andy Jassy says Prime Video has “a revenue run rate in the tens of billions of dollars and is now profitable in its own right” — It's been four years since Amazon bought MGM for $8.5 billion. But coming off the blockbuster success of this year's hit movie Project Hail Mary …

 
Attack on Titan 3: The Final Preview - IGN - Google Fri, 30 Oct 2026 01:00:00 GMT
  1. Attack on Titan 3: The Final Preview IGN
  2. Hideo Suzuki Tells Us What to Expect From the Attack on Titan 3 Game Crunchyroll
  3. Going Hands-On With Attack on Titan 3 —Experiencing the Horror, Beginning to End Comics Gaming Magazine
  4. We Fought Titans For Three Hours Straight In AOT 3 TheGamer
  5. Attack Titan 3 wants to retell the story: Full Details JournalArta
 
Here’s Why You’re About to See More Ads in Google’s AI Overviews - CNET Fri, 30 Oct 2026 00:43:22 GMT
With Google now injecting “sponsored” links directly into AI follow-up queries, traffic to online publishers will suffer even more.
 
Meta quietly launches Style Sketch, an AI fashion app that helps users put together outfit ideas using clothes they own, in Indonesia, Singapore, and Thailand (Aisha Malik/TechCrunch) - Techmeme Fri, 30 Oct 2026 00:40:02 GMT

Aisha Malik / TechCrunch:
Meta quietly launches Style Sketch, an AI fashion app that helps users put together outfit ideas using clothes they own, in Indonesia, Singapore, and Thailand — Meta has quietly launched Style Sketch, an AI fashion app that helps users put together outfit ideas using clothes they already own.

 
Remember Patrick Stewart by Streaming Star Trek, X-Men and Other Genre-Defining Roles - CNET Fri, 30 Oct 2026 00:36:58 GMT
Celebrate the life of Patrick Stewart through his iconic roles in TV and movies.
 
Ghostty 1.4 is out with big improvements on Linux - OMG! Ubuntu - Google Fri, 30 Oct 2026 00:26:33 GMT
  1. Ghostty 1.4 is out with big improvements on Linux OMG! Ubuntu
  2. Ghostty 1.4 Terminal Emulator Cuts Memory Usage, Boosts Performance Linuxiac
  3. Ghostty 1.4 Arrives After 7 Months of Development It's FOSS
  4. Stop broken SSH sessions: Ghostty updates its modern terminal heise online
 
The AI buildout's carbon bill could undo 15 years of power sector emissions cuts - TechSpot Fri, 30 Oct 2026 00:26:00 GMT

In a report obtained by Bloomberg, the environmental nonprofit Sierra Club estimates that planned US AI data centers would add 618 million metric tons to the power sector's carbon emissions between 2025 and 2030, a 42% increase. The figure would effectively reverse 15 years of greenhouse gas reductions from electricity generation.

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On Amazon's earnings call, Andy Jassy says outside AI shopping agents are "still not great, nor more convenient than coming to a retailer directly" (Sebastian Herrera/Fortune) - Techmeme Fri, 30 Oct 2026 00:20:02 GMT

Sebastian Herrera / Fortune:
On Amazon's earnings call, Andy Jassy says outside AI shopping agents are “still not great, nor more convenient than coming to a retailer directly” — Amazon Chief Executive Andy Jassy told investors Thursday not to worry about bots invading its online store and rendering it useless.

 
The Massive DHS Breach Is Hacktivist Payback for Government Surveillance - CNET Thu, 29 Oct 2026 23:40:54 GMT
The personal information of more than 41,000 Department of Homeland Security employees was exposed by a hacker group.
 
Replicating the Color-Changing Effect of the Lycurgus Cup - Hack a Day Thu, 29 Oct 2026 23:00:39 GMT
Although most archaeological finds from ancient civilizations aren’t quite as exciting as what you might expect from the movies, occasionally you come across something that’s truly special. The Lycurgus Cup …read more
 
Sony is working on a film adaptation of viral indie horror game Mouthwashing - Engadget Thu, 29 Oct 2026 22:52:36 GMT
The adaptation will be directed by Karyn Kusama, and scripted by the writers of The Invitation.
 
Meta is testing 'Threads Friends' for sharing posts with smaller groups - Engadget Thu, 29 Oct 2026 22:05:39 GMT
Twitter Circle, anyone?
 
VRChat says it's not adding AI labels despite user survey showing people want that - Engadget Thu, 29 Oct 2026 21:48:05 GMT
Trying to make everyone happy could make no one happy.
 
Reddit is moving to “a logged-in-only experience,” CEO says - ArsTechnica Thu, 29 Oct 2026 21:47:57 GMT
Reddit's search traffic "was down meaningfully" last quarter.
 
Patrick Stewart, Who Gracefully Steered Star Trek Into Its Next Generation, Dies at 86 - CNET Thu, 29 Oct 2026 21:45:26 GMT
“Captain Picard stood for the best of us,” wrote William Shatner, who played Captain James T. Kirk.
 
Fan fiction website AO3 is down, and it could take weeks to recover - Engadget Thu, 29 Oct 2026 21:18:22 GMT
The site's data is reportedly intact, but the cause of the outage is still unknown.
 
Apple VP talks new iPad mini: OLED without ProMotion, Acoustic Display, more - 9to5Mac - Google Thu, 29 Oct 2026 20:49:00 GMT
  1. Apple VP talks new iPad mini: OLED without ProMotion, Acoustic Display, more 9to5Mac
  2. Hands-on with the new OLED iPad Mini The Verge
  3. Apple gives iPad mini its biggest update ever Apple
  4. Apple Executive Comments on New iPad Mini Lacking 120Hz Display MacRumors
  5. Everything Apple Announced This Week: All About OLED, MacBooks And A Touchscreen Engadget
 
What to Know About China’s Top-Secret Spaceplane - Wired Thu, 29 Oct 2026 20:45:36 GMT
This week, the Pentagon released a full-resolution image of the vehicle, the capabilities of which remain rather mysterious.
 
Nvidia Finds Itself at the Center of an AI Spy Saga - CNET Thu, 29 Oct 2026 20:40:40 GMT
CEO Jensen Huang may have been the target of Chinese espionage activity, The New York Times reports.
 
Reddit will force users to log in as AI is killing search traffic - Engadget Thu, 29 Oct 2026 20:32:49 GMT
The company is starting with tests outside of the US.
 
Google fixes an annoying Photos bug that hid edited images from other apps - Engadget Thu, 29 Oct 2026 20:26:24 GMT
Hey, that's not what Magic Eraser is supposed to do!
 
AO3 Suffers Major Outage: Possibly No Fanfic for 2 Weeks or Longer - CNET Thu, 29 Oct 2026 20:25:58 GMT
Archive of Our Own, one of the world’s biggest fanfiction sites, went down hard as a response to a “security incident.”
 
Microsoft fixes a Windows 11 annoyance as PC revenue declines - ArsTechnica Thu, 29 Oct 2026 20:18:49 GMT
The latest update also brings a cloud recovery option for PCs that won't boot.
 
Microsoft fixes a Windows 11 annoyance as PC revenue declines - Ars Technica - Google Thu, 29 Oct 2026 20:18:49 GMT
  1. Microsoft fixes a Windows 11 annoyance as PC revenue declines Ars Technica
  2. A crashed Windows 11 PC no longer means hunting for a USB recovery drive Windows Central
  3. Windows 11’s right-click menu is revamped. You can customize it now PCWorld
  4. Windows 11 26H2, 25H2 get very long list of new features in KB5127936 preview update Neowin
  5. 16 Big New Improvements Your Windows 11 PC Is Getting In October 2026 BGR
 
Google brings AI Mode advertisements to more countries - Engadget Thu, 29 Oct 2026 20:18:24 GMT
Adding sponsored content in more markets could make the feature profitable.
 
Your phone’s blue glow is keeping you up. Could red light be the fix? - NBC News - Google Thu, 29 Oct 2026 20:18:02 GMT
Your phone’s blue glow is keeping you up. Could red light be the fix? NBC News
 
Underwater data centers are heading for waters that endangered whales call home - TechSpot Thu, 29 Oct 2026 20:15:00 GMT

Earlier this year, DeepGreen Holdings filed a preliminary permit application with the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC). The company is seeking to develop two data center projects designed to take advantage of underwater environments, but the proposed locations overlap with habitats of two endangered whale populations. Local communities have also...

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Google Home update should make Gemini stop saying ‘Sorry, I didn’t understand’ so much - 9to5Google - Google Thu, 29 Oct 2026 20:13:00 GMT
  1. Google Home update should make Gemini stop saying ‘Sorry, I didn’t understand’ so much 9to5Google
  2. Google Sends Major Updates to All of Its Google Home, Nest , Streamer Devices Droid Life
  3. The latest Google Home update goes way beyond Gemini and fixes your Nest gear too Android Police
  4. Philips Hue lights get local Matter control in Google Home update The Ambient
  5. Google is cleaning up Home’s messiest bugs, with fixes for cameras, Matter devices, and more Android Authority
 
Pentagon IG refuses to investigate Starlink/Starshield slowdown in Ukraine - ArsTechnica Thu, 29 Oct 2026 20:08:10 GMT
Inspector general rejected request from Democratic and Republican senators.
 
An Attempt at a Useful Desktop OS For Microcontrollers - Hack a Day Thu, 29 Oct 2026 20:00:12 GMT
We’re living at an interesting time here in 2026, when microcontrollers are becoming powerful enough to surpass the capabilities of “real” computers from a time when those real computers were …read more
 
Woman Died After ChatGPT Advised Her to Stop Taking Medication, Lawsuit Alleges - CNET Thu, 29 Oct 2026 19:54:37 GMT
A 31-year-old Seattle woman turned to ChatGPT-4o when she became concerned about side effects from her medication.
 
Polymarket Halted International Trading After Hackers Drained Accounts - Wired Thu, 29 Oct 2026 19:51:56 GMT
The company says an unnamed third-party provider was compromised. Trading has resumed, and Polymarket says affected traders will be made whole.
 
Assassin’s Creed Franchise Update Reveals Codename Hexe News Coming Next Year, New Game Plus for Valhalla, And Confirms No New Remakes - Game Informer - Google Thu, 29 Oct 2026 19:48:00 GMT
  1. Assassin’s Creed Franchise Update Reveals Codename Hexe News Coming Next Year, New Game Plus for Valhalla, And Confirms No New Remakes Game Informer
  2. Assassin's Creed: Fall 2026 Update Ubisoft
  3. Assassin's Creed Valhalla Is Finally Getting its New Game+ Mode, Nearly 6 Years After Coming Out IGN
  4. Don't Expect More Assassin's Creed Remakes Anytime Soon Engadget
  5. Ubisoft Issues Official Update on Fate of Future Assassin's Creed Remakes Polygon.com
 
Nothing Headphones Sale: Stylish and Up to 41% Off - Wired Thu, 29 Oct 2026 19:41:36 GMT
Some of the brand’s best styles, including the Nothing Headphone (1) and CMF Headphone Pro, are at the lowest prices I’ve ever seen ahead of Black Friday.
 
Popcorn bucket innovation is at an all-time low and the Dune: Part Three 'Double Sandworm' is proof - Engadget Thu, 29 Oct 2026 19:40:27 GMT
Just what the Sandworm bucket needed: a second hole.
 
Gamers hunting for PS5 emulators on GitHub are downloading malware instead - TechSpot Thu, 29 Oct 2026 19:10:00 GMT

A cleanup script deletes the malware's own files, making the intrusion harder for the PC's owner to detect. NordVPN's Threat Intelligence team discovered malicious repositories posing as the KyttyPS5 and AnyPS5 emulators. Their pages mimic legitimate emulation projects, giving users the impression that they are downloading gaming software. NordVPN warns...

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Everything Apple Announced at Its 'Pro and Tell' Event: Touch-Screen MacBook Pro, M6 Macs, More - PCMag - Google Thu, 29 Oct 2026 19:08:11 GMT
  1. Everything Apple Announced at Its 'Pro and Tell' Event: Touch-Screen MacBook Pro, M6 Macs, More PCMag
  2. Apple Unveils Its First Touch-Screen MacBook Pro The New York Times
  3. The Touchscreen MacBook Is Here. For Me, It’s Wait Till Next Year CNET
  4. First Look: I Uncovered Everything New About the M6 iMac So You Don't Have To PCMag
  5. Apple finally combined a toaster and a refrigerator The Verge
 
Trump declares robot imports a national security threat - ArsTechnica Thu, 29 Oct 2026 19:07:53 GMT
President orders trade talks on foreign-made factory robots, threatens tariffs.
 
Hacker may have stolen millions in a malware attack against online poker players - Engadget Thu, 29 Oct 2026 19:03:18 GMT
Wired has the story of a superuser cheating scandal.
 
'It Hasn't Made Any Difference': Gears of War PS5 Cancellation Fails to Boost Xbox - Push Square - Google Thu, 29 Oct 2026 19:02:49 GMT
  1. 'It Hasn't Made Any Difference': Gears of War PS5 Cancellation Fails to Boost Xbox Push Square
  2. Gears of War: E-Day Reportedly Sells Over 400K Copies Across Console and PC IGN
  3. Xbox's Recent Efforts Haven't Changed Anything And The Future Remains Bleak, Expert Says GameSpot
  4. Gears of War: E-Day exclusivity hasn’t helped Xbox: console sales continue to fall, says well-known analyst iXBT.games
  5. Gears Of War 'hasn't made any difference' to Xbox as sales 'keep getting worse' Metro.co.uk
 
iOS 27.2 adds new video feature that’s perfect for iPhone Duo - 9to5Mac - Google Thu, 29 Oct 2026 19:00:00 GMT
  1. iOS 27.2 adds new video feature that’s perfect for iPhone Duo 9to5Mac
  2. Apple releases iOS and macOS 27.2 with new Siri AI features, new Music logo Ars Technica
  3. iOS 27.3 release date: Here’s when to expect new iPhone features 9to5Mac
  4. iOS 27.2 Brings Two New Features To Apple's CarPlay Engadget
  5. You Can Now Choose Which Apps Siri AI Can Access On Your iPhone With iOS 27.2 BGR
 
Apple Avoids Showing Pinched Fingers on iPad Mini Page in South Korea - MacRumors - Google Thu, 29 Oct 2026 18:52:30 GMT
  1. Apple Avoids Showing Pinched Fingers on iPad Mini Page in South Korea MacRumors
  2. Apple Removes Hand From South Korean iPad Mini Ad Over Gesture Some See as Mocking Men's Genital Size www.techtimes.co.uk
  3. Size matters: South Korea spared iPad mini image's potentially offensive gesture AppleInsider
  4. iPad Mini ad edited in Korea to remove gesture inadvertantly mocking your penis Boing Boing
  5. Apple drops pinching hand from its Korean iPad mini ad Korea JoongAng Daily
 
Netflix is making a live-action PUBG show written and directed by Donald Glover - Engadget Thu, 29 Oct 2026 18:45:00 GMT
The streamer also has an Assassin's Creed series in the works, along with a Gears of War feature film.
 
Don't expect more Assassin's Creed remakes anytime soon - Engadget Thu, 29 Oct 2026 18:40:00 GMT
Ubisoft shared some updates on the franchise, including confirmation of a New Game+ option for Assassin's Creed Valhalla.
 
A Defense Contractor Gave Their Personal AI Agent Access to a Secure Pentagon System - Wired Thu, 29 Oct 2026 18:39:43 GMT
Sources tell WIRED that an Accenture employee’s personal Claude agent ran on a DOD network for two months before it was identified and the vulnerability could be patched.
 
NVIDIA CEO Jensen Huang may have been the target of a Chinese government spy - Engadget Thu, 29 Oct 2026 18:34:43 GMT
President Trump reportedly chose to do nothing in response.
 
DoorDash Plans to Acquire Grocery Delivery Service Instacart in $17B Deal - CNET Thu, 29 Oct 2026 18:30:41 GMT
When the deal is complete, both companies are expected to continue operating separately.
 
Trump ignored intel on China’s Nvidia spy to protect company’s stock, report says - ArsTechnica Thu, 29 Oct 2026 18:29:12 GMT
Spy accused of exploiting Trump ties to Huang, funneling secrets to China.
 
SK Hynix expects memory chip shortage to persist until at least 2030 - TechSpot Thu, 29 Oct 2026 18:27:00 GMT

SK Hynix recently published its financial results for the third quarter of 2026. Beyond the rosy numbers fueled by surging demand for memory chips, the South Korean semiconductor manufacturer also outlined where it expects the market to go over the next few years. Big spoiler: demand for AI-related products isn't...

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Meta will now alert parents if teens 'repeatedly' search for self-harm content on Facebook - Engadget Thu, 29 Oct 2026 18:20:21 GMT
The company will also notify parents about conversations with Meta AI.
 
Turning a solar power system into its own backup - ArsTechnica Thu, 29 Oct 2026 18:02:26 GMT
Plant design allows it to run on either stored solar heat or combustion.
 
Planetary-scale metagenomic analysis reveals CRISPR targeting dynamics across ecosystems - Nature - Google Thu, 29 Oct 2026 18:01:09 GMT
Planetary-scale metagenomic analysis reveals CRISPR targeting dynamics across ecosystems Nature
 
Samsung just released a new foldable that you probably wouldn’t buy even if you could - 9to5Google - Google Thu, 29 Oct 2026 17:50:00 GMT
  1. Samsung just released a new foldable that you probably wouldn’t buy even if you could 9to5Google
  2. Samsung just launched a new foldable with colors so stunning, almost everyone is loving them PhoneArena
  3. The Samsung W27 goes official in China - GSMArena.com news GSMArena.com
  4. Samsung launches a premium version of Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra SamMobile
  5. Samsung has a secret luxury foldable phone line, and its newest model is gorgeous Yanko Design
 
The GTX 750 Ti is back with 8GB of memory, and it can still barely run Cyberpunk - TechSpot Thu, 29 Oct 2026 17:45:00 GMT

UK YouTuber RandomGaminginHD picked one up from the little-known brand Xynsviu for around £160. That's more than the $149 Nvidia originally charged for the card. In the US, the same model was listed on the brand's eBay storefront for $189.

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Go Minimal—the Ridge Wallet is 20 Percent Off Right Now - Wired Thu, 29 Oct 2026 17:41:36 GMT
The popular Ridge Wallet lives up to the hype and is on sale, along with other Ridge gear. Plus, you can try it risk-free for 99 days.
 
Kalshi and its co-founders face felony charges for violating Utah gambling laws - ArsTechnica Thu, 29 Oct 2026 17:21:33 GMT
Charges filed as Trump admin tries to save Kalshi from Utah's total ban on gambling.
 
Queen's Domain is a brilliant King's Field-alike RPG that forces you to walk so you can learn to fly - Rock Paper Shotgun - Google Thu, 29 Oct 2026 17:09:23 GMT
  1. Queen's Domain is a brilliant King's Field-alike RPG that forces you to walk so you can learn to fly Rock Paper Shotgun
  2. Don’t Miss This Great New Action Game Inspired By From Software’s Earliest Series GameSpot
  3. Queen’s Domain release countdown: Exact date and time Yahoo Tech
  4. Dark Souls Meets Skyrim in New Fantasy RPG Out October 30 Comic Book Resources
  5. Retro-Fantasy Action RPG ‘Queen’s Domain’ Verified for Steam Deck and Steam Machine Ahead of October 30 Launch Noisy Pixel
 
BioWare Co-Founder Breaks Down the Problem With AI in Game Development Perfectly - Polygon.com - Google Thu, 29 Oct 2026 17:06:07 GMT
  1. BioWare Co-Founder Breaks Down the Problem With AI in Game Development Perfectly Polygon.com
  2. BioWare Co-Founder Greg Zeschuk Says Studio Was Killed by Executives Who Have Never "Made a Game” 80 Level
  3. SaveMassEffect campaign smashes GoFundMe goal in under 20 minutes — "Mass Effect deserves to not die in some EA vault, dead forever" Windows Central
  4. Mass Effect Fan Group Buys Times Square Ad, Crowdfunds Billboards Aimed at EA TechPowerUp
  5. BioWare Co-Founder: EA's Private Equity Buyout Was 'the Final Nail in the Coffin' IGN
 
2026 Hackaday Supercon: All the Speakers! - Hack a Day Thu, 29 Oct 2026 17:00:13 GMT
We announced our first round of speakers, and then the workshops, and we were going to dribble out updates on the rest of the speakers as they came in, but …read more
 
Samsung’s advanced sleep apnea detection is coming to these Galaxy wearables - 9to5Google - Google Thu, 29 Oct 2026 16:46:00 GMT
  1. Samsung’s advanced sleep apnea detection is coming to these Galaxy wearables 9to5Google
  2. Samsung's sleep apnea detection gets better on the Galaxy Watches and Galaxy Ring - GSMArena.com news GSMArena.com
  3. Sleep Apnea Wearables Trend Hunter
  4. QUICK READ: Galaxy Watch sleep apnea check adds three levels the5krunner
  5. Galaxy Watch Sleep Apnea Tool Wins Korean Approval 동아비즈니스리뷰
 
‘Destiny 2’ Unvaulting Timeline Revealed With Menagerie’s Return - Forbes - Google Thu, 29 Oct 2026 16:35:01 GMT
  1. ‘Destiny 2’ Unvaulting Timeline Revealed With Menagerie’s Return Forbes
  2. Bungie Ignites Rumors of "Destiny Classic" With Destiny 1 Re-Release Teaser TechPowerUp
  3. Destiny 2 unvaulting update: It sure sounds like the original Destiny is finally coming to PC PC Gamer
  4. Bungie rules out Destiny reveal at The Game Awards, sets unvaulting timeline Inven Global
  5. Bungie releases a lengthy statement on its situation Instant Gaming News
 
METRO Redux Next-Gen Update Out Now for XBOX Series X|S - XBOX Wire - Google Thu, 29 Oct 2026 16:31:28 GMT
  1. METRO Redux Next-Gen Update Out Now for XBOX Series X|S XBOX Wire
  2. Two Metro Redux Games Receive Free 4K/60FPS Upgrades For Xbox Series X|S, Full Patch Notes Revealed Pure Xbox
  3. Free PS5 Upgrade for Popular PS4 FPS Games Is Available Now Yahoo Tech
  4. Metro Redux: Free next-gen update with 120fps released for PS5 and Xbox PlayFront
  5. GAMES Metro 2033 Redux and Metro Last Light Redux have received native console versions. GameGPU
 
Xbox CEO Asha Sharma Teased Eight Letters After The Elder Scrolls VI, and The Verge Now Claims Bethesda’s Sequel Is Called Sentinel - Wccftech - Google Thu, 29 Oct 2026 16:30:00 GMT
  1. Xbox CEO Asha Sharma Teased Eight Letters After The Elder Scrolls VI, and The Verge Now Claims Bethesda’s Sequel Is Called Sentinel Wccftech
  2. Report: The Elder Scrolls 6 Gets Named Ahead Of Xbox Announcement, Plus Extra Details Pure Xbox
  3. Next "Elder Scrolls" Game Has A Title Dark Horizons
  4. Bethesda to Reportedly Name the Next Elder Scrolls Game - The Elder Scrolls VI: Sentinel - News VGChartz
  5. Elder Scrolls 6 2027 launch seemingly locked-in as development update gets uncovered GAMINGbible
 
Google admits AI search makes less money, but it's fixing that with more ads - ArsTechnica Thu, 29 Oct 2026 16:24:55 GMT
Google's negative cash flow balloons to -$9.06 billion, and stock price tumbles following Q3 earnings.
 
ThermoWorks debuts shorter version of its RFX Meat wireless probe for small cuts - Engadget Thu, 29 Oct 2026 16:04:13 GMT
The RFX Meat Mini offers nearly identical performance to the full-sized grilling probe.
 
Big Warhammer Day news for Officially Licensed video games and merch - Warhammer Community - Google Thu, 29 Oct 2026 15:56:46 GMT
Big Warhammer Day news for Officially Licensed video games and merch Warhammer CommunitySee more headlines & perspectives on Google News
 
Next Haunt: A scary “problem set” in the basement of Next House - MIT Thu, 29 Oct 2026 15:55:00 GMT
For more than a decade, MIT students have turned Next House’s basement into a spooky escape-room style test of puzzles, teamwork, and ingenuity.
 
Robot Picks up Othello - Hack a Day Thu, 29 Oct 2026 15:30:47 GMT
Experience is a great teacher. Ask [Jeneus], who, in high school, tried to make a program that played Othello. It didn’t go well. But years later, the idea produced an impressive …read more
 
HP and Asus are moving PC production back to China as soaring component costs force a rethink - TechSpot Thu, 29 Oct 2026 15:08:00 GMT

According to Nikkei Asia, American PC giant HP and Taiwanese consumer electronics firm Asus have already moved some of their manufacturing operations back to China. Another leading PC OEM, Dell, is also said to be evaluating whether to follow suit and shift some of its PC production back to the...

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Virtua Fighter Crossroads adds Lionel Rafale - Gematsu - Google Thu, 29 Oct 2026 15:06:13 GMT
  1. Virtua Fighter Crossroads adds Lionel Rafale Gematsu
  2. Sega has revealed a new Virtua Fighter Crossroads fighter with a possible connection to a classic character iXBT.games
  3. Deceased Virtua Fighter Crossroads Producer Parisi Giuseppe honored following latest trailer Shacknews
  4. SEGA is teasing a new announcement for Virtua Fighter Crossroads on October 29 Instant Gaming News
  5. VIRTUA FIGHTER CROSSROADS reveals new character Lionel in latest trailer COSMOCOVER
 
FromSoftware delays The Duskbloods until 2027 - Engadget Thu, 29 Oct 2026 15:02:41 GMT
The studio is taking more time to refine the "rules and balance" of the Nintendo Switch 2 exclusive.
 
Free Play Days – WUCHANG: Fallen Feathers, Dead by Daylight, Darkwood, Spirittea, and EVERSPACE 2 - XBOX Wire - Google Thu, 29 Oct 2026 15:01:28 GMT
  1. Free Play Days – WUCHANG: Fallen Feathers, Dead by Daylight, Darkwood, Spirittea, and EVERSPACE 2 XBOX Wire
  2. Free Play Days: Try These Xbox Games For Free (October 29 - November 1) Pure Xbox
  3. Xbox Free Play Days Has Five Games To Try This Weekend, Including Dead by Daylight Xbox Achievements
  4. Xbox Free Play Days unlocks Wuchang: Fallen Feathers, Everspace 2, and more Neowin
  5. Xbox Free Play Days Adds WUCHANG, Darkwood, Spirittea and EVERSPACE 2 A 90s Kid
 
The ‘Pain in the Ass’ Math That Could Save Vibe Coding From Itself - Wired Thu, 29 Oct 2026 15:00:00 GMT
A new startup called &Truth is joining the race to automate formal verification, a painstaking process that uses math to prove software works as intended.
 
Driving The Cheapest Lucid Air For 40,000 Miles Came With A Few Surprises - InsideEVs - Google Thu, 29 Oct 2026 14:46:00 GMT
Driving The Cheapest Lucid Air For 40,000 Miles Came With A Few Surprises InsideEVs
 
The Gear Patrol Holiday Gift Edit: 125+ Ideas for 2026 - Gear Patrol - Google Thu, 29 Oct 2026 14:43:58 GMT
  1. The Gear Patrol Holiday Gift Edit: 125+ Ideas for 2026 Gear Patrol
  2. These Are Lifehacker's 2026 'Gift of the Year' Award Winners Lifehacker
  3. 2026 Gifts of the Year: Perfect presents for anyone on your list Popular Science
  4. CNET Gift of the Year Awards: Supreme Tech for Your Holiday Wish List CNET
  5. ZDNET Gift of the Year: Our editors’ top picks ZDNET
 
'We Did This To Support The BDS Boycott' - Two Xbox Games Delisted As Celeste Developer Issues Statement - Pure Xbox - Google Thu, 29 Oct 2026 14:40:24 GMT
  1. 'We Did This To Support The BDS Boycott' - Two Xbox Games Delisted As Celeste Developer Issues Statement Pure Xbox
  2. Celeste and TowerFall Developer Pulls Games from Xbox Store as Part of Microsoft Boycott IGN
  3. Indie Game Of The Year Winner Pulled From Xbox Over BDS Boycott Kotaku
  4. 'Celeste' and 'Towerfall' Delisted From Xbox as Dev Joins Boycott Polygon.com
  5. Celeste and TowerFall removed from Xbox in support of Microsoft boycott over ties to Israel iXBT.games
 
From Software Delays Its Switch 2 Exclusive, The Duskbloods - GameSpot - Google Thu, 29 Oct 2026 14:36:33 GMT
  1. From Software Delays Its Switch 2 Exclusive, The Duskbloods GameSpot
  2. FromSoftware’s The Duskbloods Delayed to 2027 Crunchyroll
  3. The Duskbloods Delayed To 2027 So FromSoftware Can Adjust 'Game Rules And Balancing' Game Informer
  4. FromSoftware Delays The Duskbloods Until 2027 Engadget
  5. FromSoftware Remains Silent On The Duskbloods, Yet Switch 2 Datamine Uncovers 13 Total Bloodsworn Wccftech
 
Zelda 40th Anniversary Switch 2 restock: Walmart and Target confirm exact release dates - The Shortcut | Matt Swider - Google Thu, 29 Oct 2026 14:32:10 GMT
  1. Zelda 40th Anniversary Switch 2 restock: Walmart and Target confirm exact release dates The Shortcut | Matt Swider
  2. Nintendo Issues New Official Statement on Zelda Switch 2 Console Restocks IMDb
  3. Fans Can't Believe Walmart Canceled Zelda: Ocarina Of Time Switch 2 Pre-Orders The Day Before They Were Meant To Arrive Kotaku
  4. Hori Unveils Brand New Legend Of Zelda Switch 2 Products Nintendo Life
  5. The 'Zelda' Switch 2 Console Release Is A Confirmed Disaster For Some Polygon.com
 
The Commodore 64C returns, complete with original 1980s molds and modern hardware - TechSpot Thu, 29 Oct 2026 14:31:00 GMT

Now, the 64C is back as a brand-new computer. The revived Commodore started shipping its 64C Ultimate to pre-order customers this week. Anyone who skipped the campaign can order one as well, starting at $299.99.

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GTA 6 Is So Detailed, Rockstar Had To Make Its World Slower Than GTA 5′ s To Accommodate It - Kotaku - Google Thu, 29 Oct 2026 14:30:33 GMT
  1. GTA 6 Is So Detailed, Rockstar Had To Make Its World Slower Than GTA 5′ s To Accommodate It Kotaku
  2. Grand Theft Auto VI exclusive – The state that never sleeps GamesRadar+
  3. GTA 6 Edge Magazine Reveals New Screenshots and Gameplay Features VICE
  4. GTA 6 "felt too fast" when Rockstar made it run like Grand Theft Auto 5 due to the leap in visual performance Yahoo Tech
  5. GTA 6’s Cops Will Send Dogs To Get You GameSpot
 
There’s one week left to preorder the Ocarina of Time remake for $10 off - The Verge - Google Thu, 29 Oct 2026 14:24:45 GMT
  1. There’s one week left to preorder the Ocarina of Time remake for $10 off The Verge
  2. Nintendo producer 'nervous' as Zelda classic remake about to hit shelves Japan Today
  3. You’re invited to the Midnight Launch of The Legend of Zelda™: Ocarina of Time at Nintendo NEW YORK! Nintendo
  4. The Legend of Zelda’s Eiji Aonuma says many OOT Remake devs never played the N64 game, and he’s “very interested” in what they’ll imagine next FRVR
  5. Zelda: Ocarina of Time Is Getting Some Serious Competition on Switch 2 Next Week Polygon.com
 
'The internet's a less whimsical place' - YouTuber Jacksepticeye branches out - BBC - Google Thu, 29 Oct 2026 14:07:26 GMT
  1. 'The internet's a less whimsical place' - YouTuber Jacksepticeye branches out BBC
  2. Jacksepticeye Is Hitman's New Elusive Target, and He Told Us All About It IGN
  3. The next Hitman elusive target has Agent 47 taking down a podcaster 'completely obsessed with content' TechRadar
  4. Latest weird HITMAN collab sends Agent 47 after Jacksepticeye for some reason Yahoo Tech
  5. Hitman: World Of Assassination's Latest Elusive Target Is Jacksepticeye UploadVR
 
‘GTA 6’ Enormous Map Size Confirmed, Enormous File Size Reported - Forbes - Google Thu, 29 Oct 2026 14:01:12 GMT
  1. ‘GTA 6’ Enormous Map Size Confirmed, Enormous File Size Reported Forbes
  2. 'Grand Theft Auto VI' Will Reportedly Require a 210 GB Download on PS5 and Xbox Hypebeast
  3. GTA 6 Won't Be Released On Disc — Here's What The Physical Copy Contains Instead BGR
  4. 'GTA 6' file size reportedly revealed and it's gargantuan Mashable
  5. GTA 6 Preview: Everything You Need to Know USI | student newspaper
 
Mistral Says Its AI Model ‘Le Chonk’ Has Leapfrogged China in the Open-Weight Race - Wired Thu, 29 Oct 2026 14:00:00 GMT
The French AI lab claims its latest release matches or outperforms even the best models from DeepSeek and Z.ai in coding and cybersecurity.
 
PS5 Pro Overlooked by Sony Yet Again, Players Upset - PlayStation LifeStyle - Google Thu, 29 Oct 2026 13:47:44 GMT
  1. PS5 Pro Overlooked by Sony Yet Again, Players Upset PlayStation LifeStyle
  2. First look inside the Prism Collection, with three new transparent designs for PS5 accessories PlayStation.Blog
  3. Sony Wants You to Forget About Discs With Its Gorgeous Transparent Controllers WIRED
  4. PlayStation Revives '90s Transparent Tech Aesthetic With the “Prism Collection” Hypebeast
  5. Sony goes transparent with PS5 Prism Collection - GSMArena.com news GSMArena.com
 
Hackers leak details of 41,000 Homeland Security employees, exposing undercover operations and surveillance tools - TechSpot Thu, 29 Oct 2026 13:42:00 GMT

The transparency nonprofit Distributed Denial of Secrets published the archive, which it calls "Icepick," on Wednesday. It spans DHS and seven of its component agencies, including Immigration and Customs Enforcement and US Customs and Border Protection.

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Petkit Automatic Cat Litter Box Sale (2026) - Wired Thu, 29 Oct 2026 13:41:26 GMT
As WIRED’s resident pet tech tester, I have lots of opinions on what’s worth your money. Petkit’s automatic litter boxes are my top picks—and my favorite models are $100 off right now.
 
Microsoft spent $6.5 billion less than expected on AI infrastructure, but it wasn't by choice - TechSpot Thu, 29 Oct 2026 13:17:00 GMT

Microsoft spent $45.2 billion on capital expenditures, including finance leases, in the September quarter, compared with the $51.7 billion expected by analysts cited by the Financial Times. That's still around 30% more than a year earlier, illustrating just how expensive the AI infrastructure race has become.

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‘Algorithms make everything predictable’: why the CD is making a comeback - The Guardian - Google Thu, 29 Oct 2026 13:02:00 GMT
  1. ‘Algorithms make everything predictable’: why the CD is making a comeback The Guardian
  2. CD players? In 2026? 3 NBC Selected editors reviewed the Lola portable CD player NBC News
  3. Forget the vinyl revival – I'm getting excited about CD players again What Hi-Fi?
 
Massive leak exposes 41,000 DHS workers and undercover ICE agents - ArsTechnica Thu, 29 Oct 2026 12:58:34 GMT
The leak reveals undercover agents, surveillance groups, and sensitive DHS access.
 
Phantom Blade Zero Day-One Update Brings Performance Improvements, Nvidia Driver Warning - IGN - Google Thu, 29 Oct 2026 12:54:41 GMT
  1. Phantom Blade Zero Day-One Update Brings Performance Improvements, Nvidia Driver Warning IGN
  2. Here's The Best Graphics And Performance Mode For Phantom Blade Zero On PlayStation 5 Game Informer
  3. Review: Phantom Blade Zero Excels on PS5 with Great Animation and Visuals at 60fps Digital Foundry
  4. Through Checkpointing, Phantom Blade Zero Doesn’t Make Boss Fights Annoying, and I Hope Other Devs Pay Attention IGN
  5. ‘Phantom Blade Zero’ Destroys A Playercount Record On Steam Forbes
 
ASUS ROG Swift OLED PG32UCWM Review - RTINGS.com - Google Thu, 29 Oct 2026 12:51:51 GMT
  1. ASUS ROG Swift OLED PG32UCWM Review RTINGS.com
  2. ASUS releases new 720Hz and 540Hz gaming monitors, including the first OLED for a Counter-Strike Major PC Guide
  3. Asus confirms pricing for 540 Hz, 1,700-nit OLED gaming monitor Mezha.net
  4. Pre-orders open for ASUS' ROG OLED ACE pro gaming monitors OC3D
  5. ASUS ROG 720 Hz And 540 Hz 25-inch OLED Monitors Are Now Available At $1,099 And $699, Respectively Wccftech
 
Valve won't ban AI games from Steam despite growing complaints and extortion threats - TechSpot Thu, 29 Oct 2026 12:46:00 GMT

Although Valve forces developers to disclose how they use generative AI in making their games, the company refuses to ban the technology's use outright from Steam. Valve also recently recommended that indie developers concerned about AI clones strive to make their original games better through constant updates and community building.

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Decommissioned NVIDIA supercomputer with 9,600 A100 GPUs hits eBay for $60 million, free shipping included - VideoCardz.com - Google Thu, 29 Oct 2026 12:29:04 GMT
  1. Decommissioned NVIDIA supercomputer with 9,600 A100 GPUs hits eBay for $60 million, free shipping included VideoCardz.com
  2. IT vendor lists massive $60 million AI supercomputer on eBay with 9,600 Nvidia A100 GPUs and 4,200 AMD EPYC CPUs, plus free shipping — 300 racks of decommissioned GPUs on offer Tom's Hardware
  3. Reseller Lists 300-Rack AI Supercomputer on eBay for $59.7 Million Gadget Review
  4. An entire NVIDIA A100 AI cluster hit eBay at a staggering price, but at least shipping is free TweakTown
  5. $60 million AI rack cluster listed on eBay, with 1.4 petabytes of memory and almost 10,000 Nvidia AI GPUs PC Gamer
 
DoorDash acquires Instacart in $17 billion delivery service merger - Engadget Thu, 29 Oct 2026 12:24:06 GMT
The deal combines the two largest grocery delivery platforms in the US.
 
5 Big Problems Users Are Already Having With The iPhone Duo - BGR - Google Thu, 29 Oct 2026 12:17:00 GMT
  1. 5 Big Problems Users Are Already Having With The iPhone Duo BGR
  2. iPhone Duo owners say Apple's new foldable phone broke within hours of purchase CBS News
  3. Apple says it will replace iPhone Duo units showing screen problems Reuters
  4. Apple’s Foldable iPhone Duo Draws Early Complaints of the Screen Cracking Bloomberg.com
  5. Apple responds to user reports of broken iPhone Duo screens on new foldable phone CNBC
 
Alphabet shares plunge over 10% as Google's AI search struggles to make money - TechSpot Thu, 29 Oct 2026 12:03:00 GMT

Alphabet reported quarterly revenue of $127.6 billion, up 25% year over year, but earnings of $2.12 per share missed expectations of around $3.01. Its net income fell to $26.2 billion, though an $8.7 billion loss on equity investments contributed to the decline.

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AMD Releases FSR SDK 2.4 With FSR 4.1.2 Support For Radeon RX 6000 GPUs & Ryzen APUs, Vulkan Support And Improved Frame Pacing - Wccftech - Google Thu, 29 Oct 2026 12:02:22 GMT
  1. AMD Releases FSR SDK 2.4 With FSR 4.1.2 Support For Radeon RX 6000 GPUs & Ryzen APUs, Vulkan Support And Improved Frame Pacing Wccftech
  2. The Xbox Ally Handhelds Are Getting an Upscaled Lease on Life Gizmodo
  3. AMD Finally Fixes Frame Pacing In Its FSR 4 Frame Generation HotHardware
  4. AMD FSR 4.1.2 Modded to Run on Intel Arc GPUs Leveraging XMX Cores TechPowerUp
  5. AMD FSR 4.1 upscaling on Radeon RX 6000 GPUs looks every bit as good as we hoped Club386
 
EasySMX S10 Lite review: A Switch 2 fidget toy with a weird removable faceplate - Engadget Thu, 29 Oct 2026 12:00:00 GMT
EasySMX is using Elizabeth Holmes levels of pedantry with this faceplate situation.
 
What’s Faster Than an F1 Car? The Data Behind the Race - CNET Thu, 29 Oct 2026 12:00:00 GMT
For diehard fans and newcomers like me, tech offers deeper insights into the race while helping broadcasters tell a richer story. I went behind the scenes to see how it all comes together.
 
Amazon tells engineers to stop tokenmaxxing and judge AI tools by what they ship - TechSpot Thu, 29 Oct 2026 11:15:00 GMT

Amazon is not abandoning usage data. It is asking managers to examine those figures alongside other indicators.

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‘Escape From Tarkov’ Halloween Event Brings Zombies Back To Tarkov - Forbes - Google Thu, 29 Oct 2026 11:10:41 GMT
  1. ‘Escape From Tarkov’ Halloween Event Brings Zombies Back To Tarkov Forbes
  2. Initial Examination and Unexpected Help quest guide in Tarkov's new Halloween event. Where is vaccine on Lighthouse and who to give it to, Skier or Therapist escorenews.com
  3. Nikita Buyanov “worked 24/7” for this: autumn arrives in Escape from Tarkov and the Halloween event begins iXBT.games
  4. Escape from Tarkov 1.3.0.0 Patch Notes IGN
  5. Tarkov Zombies Event Teased As Nikita Promises It’s ‘Pretty Big and Has a Surprise’ Insider Gaming
 
The Kindle Accessories I Never Want to Read Without (2026) - Wired Thu, 29 Oct 2026 11:03:00 GMT
Looking to better protect your Kindle or add a little personality to your favorite e-reader? From cases and covers to page-turners and stickers, this is the guide for you.
 
SpaceX no longer needs NASA, and that's a problem for America's space agency - ArsTechnica Thu, 29 Oct 2026 11:00:08 GMT
"NASA desperately needs SpaceX, and SpaceX knows it, and Elon knows it."
 
Just Got an iPhone Duo? Try These Features First - MacRumors - Google Thu, 29 Oct 2026 10:53:27 GMT
  1. Just Got an iPhone Duo? Try These Features First MacRumors
  2. Here are the 5 best iPhone Duo cases I’ve tested to keep your $1,999 foldable safe | CNN Underscored CNN
  3. These seven accessories for the new Apple iPhone Duo make the most of the folding form Wallpaper*
  4. iPhone Duo Owners Can Protect Their Pricey New Phone for Next to Nothing With This Hybrid Magnetic Case Gizmodo
  5. Best iPhone Duo Cases 2026: Hinge, MagSafe and Weight Memeburn
 
An AI Breakthrough Has Made Decades of Computer Science Research ‘Irrelevant’ - Wired Thu, 29 Oct 2026 10:45:00 GMT
Anthropic and OpenAI say they’ve disproved a key tenet of computer science. Researchers are struggling with the fall but also feel like “overexcited bunnies” as they look at new questions to explore.
 
Apple and Google fined in South Korea over app store violations - Engadget Thu, 29 Oct 2026 10:42:26 GMT
South Korean regulators found that Apple and Google violated the country's Telecommunications Business Act.
 
Xbox Game Pass adds four games today, including one day-one title - TrueAchievements - Google Thu, 29 Oct 2026 10:35:34 GMT
  1. Xbox Game Pass adds four games today, including one day-one title TrueAchievements
  2. 20+ Xbox Games Are Available Today, And It's Also A Big Day For Game Pass (October 29) Pure Xbox
  3. Xbox Game Pass Gets 4 New Titles in Big October 2026 Release Wave OpenCritic
  4. Xbox Game Pass adds four games, including a major Square Enix hit iXBT.games
 
24 hours with the iPhone Duo — here are my 5 immediate takeaways - Tom's Guide - Google Thu, 29 Oct 2026 10:30:00 GMT
  1. 24 hours with the iPhone Duo — here are my 5 immediate takeaways Tom's Guide
  2. Apple’s iPhone Maker Confident of Meeting Surge in Duo Demand Bloomberg.com
  3. iPhone Duo Launch Sparks Strong Demand, but Fold-Area Structural Reliability and Hardware–Software Integration Remain Challenges, Says TrendForce TrendForce
  4. iPhone Duo could capture nearly 30% of foldable market in 2027, per report 9to5Mac
  5. The iPhone Duo launch is the most disappointing Apple release I have ever seen PhoneArena
 
A Hacker Targeted High-Stakes Poker Players With Malware That Exposed Their Cards - Wired Thu, 29 Oct 2026 10:30:00 GMT
Illicit software on the computers of some of the world’s best online poker players allowed the accused cheater to see what cards were in the victims’ hands—and trounce them at the tables.
 
Hisense UR8 RGB MiniLED TV: Midrange Quality, Upscale Color Accuracy - Wired Thu, 29 Oct 2026 10:30:00 GMT
The Hisense UR8 RGB MiniLED is more affordable than competitors and offers exceptional color accuracy, but is otherwise just OK.
 
Americans are losing enthusiasm for their jobs, with AI and remote workers at the center of the decline - TechSpot Thu, 29 Oct 2026 10:17:00 GMT

Gallup began tracking employee engagement in 2000, when 26% of employees in the US said they were engaged. That figure stayed steady between 26% and 30% through 2013, then climbed to a peak of 36% in 2020.

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I Did Push-Ups With Snap’s Chunky AR Glasses - Wired Thu, 29 Oct 2026 10:15:00 GMT
They fit better than they look and stay put when you move, but Snap’s $2,195 Specs still feel like a developer prototype in search of a purpose.
 
Magnetic sensors track muscle movement, for better prosthetic limb control - MIT Thu, 29 Oct 2026 10:00:00 GMT
Researchers hope to use these sensors to help people with amputation achieve more natural movements with their prosthetic limbs.
 
Reencle Essential Review: Same Scraps, Lower Price - Wired Thu, 29 Oct 2026 10:00:00 GMT
Reencle has made your favorite kitchen composter cheaper—with a few compromises.
 
I Gave My Blood to the AI Death Clock - Wired Thu, 29 Oct 2026 10:00:00 GMT
Death Clock promises to predict when you’re going to die and help you extend your time on Earth. After a month, I felt like it was sucking the life out of me.
 
Law Firm Linked to Elon Musk Started an ‘Election Integrity’ Organization - Wired Thu, 29 Oct 2026 09:45:00 GMT
The firm that helped set up Elon Musk’s America PAC is behind the new group, which will work with election officials to pursue policies aligned with Donald Trump’s false election fraud claims.
 
Liquid Glass Finally Makes Sense on the iPhone Duo - Wired Thu, 29 Oct 2026 09:30:00 GMT
Liquid Glass was a divisive redesign. But with a radically different iPhone, the pieces are finally falling into place.
 
$2600 LattePanda Sigma 2 single board server features 180 TOPS Intel Core Ultra X7 358H SoC for local AI applications - CNX Software - Google Thu, 29 Oct 2026 09:00:09 GMT
  1. $2600 LattePanda Sigma 2 single board server features 180 TOPS Intel Core Ultra X7 358H SoC for local AI applications CNX Software
  2. Rutronik expands portfolio with Intel Core Ultra Series 3. Bisinfotech
  3. AI single board server delivers high-performance local computing Electronic Products & Technology
  4. LattePanda Sigma 2 Launches with Intel Core Ultra X7 358H and 64GB RAM Technetbook
 
Astronomers Discover a Possible New Dwarf Planet in Our Solar System - Wired Thu, 29 Oct 2026 09:00:00 GMT
Lying beyond Pluto, 2026 ED138 could be as large as 1,500 kilometers in diameter. Astronomers are still working to confirm whether it meets the criteria for a dwarf planet.
 
Receive a Spewpa That Can Evolve into a Random Vivillon Pattern in Pokémon Legends: Z‑A - Pokemon.com - Google Thu, 29 Oct 2026 06:10:24 GMT
  1. Receive a Spewpa That Can Evolve into a Random Vivillon Pattern in Pokémon Legends: Z‑A Pokemon.com
  2. 'Pokémon' Officially Brings Back Long-Lost Rare Monster After 10 Years Polygon.com
  3. A Rare Pokémon Is Being Distributed Again For The First Time In A Decade, But There's A Catch [Update: The Goal's Been Met] Kotaku
  4. The Pokémon Legends: Z-A + Mega Dimension (DLC) bundle is now available Instant Gaming News
  5. Bundled retail editions of “Pokémon ZA” and “Poko a Pokémon” featuring DLC are now on sale! A campaign offering a special Vivillon is also underway. Saiga NAK
 
No Man's Sky Unveils Forsaken (Update 7.10), Here Are The Full Patch Notes - Nintendo Life - Google Thu, 29 Oct 2026 05:30:00 GMT
  1. No Man's Sky Unveils Forsaken (Update 7.10), Here Are The Full Patch Notes Nintendo Life
  2. Forsaken: Introducing Update 7.10 No Man's Sky
  3. Explore the Spookier Side of Space in No Man’s Sky: FORSAKEN! XBOX Wire
  4. No Man's Sky Forsaken Update Adds "Spooky Biomechanical Ships" and Wealth of New Exploration Content TechPowerUp
  5. With No Man's Sky's fifth major update in 2026, Hello Games finally makes good on a pre-launch tease Yahoo Tech
 
Dermstore Coupons: 25% Off for November 2026 - Wired Thu, 29 Oct 2026 05:00:00 GMT
Score major savings on premium skincare, hair care, and cosmetics with these verified Dermstore discount codes and rewards offers.
 
Govee Discount Codes and Deals: 30% Off - Wired Thu, 29 Oct 2026 05:00:00 GMT
New to Govee? Get a $5 coupon on your first purchase just for signing up.
 
30% Off Tempur-Pedic Promo Codes | November 2026 - Wired Thu, 29 Oct 2026 05:00:00 GMT
Whether you’re looking to upgrade your mattress or swap out your bedding, browse our Tempur-Pedic coupons for up to $300 off and the best sleep of your life.
 
NZXT Discount Codes: 50% Off in November 2026 - Wired Thu, 29 Oct 2026 05:00:00 GMT
Save 50%, plus up to $250 with NZXT promo codes and discounts.
 
Loop Earplugs Discount Codes: 40% Off - Wired Thu, 29 Oct 2026 05:00:00 GMT
Save on Loop Earplugs, including Quiet 2 and popular gift sets for improved sleep, focus, and comfort.
 
I’ve tested the iPhone Duo, Galaxy Z Fold 8, Pixel 11 Pro Fold, and Razr Fold — here’s the foldable phone I recommend - Tom's Guide - Google Thu, 29 Oct 2026 05:00:00 GMT
  1. I’ve tested the iPhone Duo, Galaxy Z Fold 8, Pixel 11 Pro Fold, and Razr Fold — here’s the foldable phone I recommend Tom's Guide
  2. Samsung Throws Shade at iPhone Duo in New Ad ExtremeTech
  3. Apple iPhone Duo Vs Google Pixel 11 Pro Fold: The Differences Beyond Foldable Style Engadget
  4. iPhone Duo vs. Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8: Which foldable is the best? Tom's Guide
  5. Samsung proves it’s king of the folding phones in shady Apple diss Creative Bloq
 
Hungryroot Coupon Codes: 30% Off This November 2026 - Wired Thu, 29 Oct 2026 05:00:00 GMT
Get up to 30% off your first order and free gifts using a Hungryroot promo code today. Discover our best coupons and discounts to let you save on your healthy groceries as a new or returning customer.
 
Pura Promo Codes: $20 Off November 2026 - Wired Thu, 29 Oct 2026 05:00:00 GMT
Enhance your home's ambiance for less with active Pura promo codes. Find savings on smart diffusers, exclusive scents, and subscribe & save offers.
 
Skullcandy Discount Code: 30% Off | November 2026 - Wired Thu, 29 Oct 2026 05:00:00 GMT
Save on today’s top Skullcandy Promo Codes for Crusher Evo headphones, 36% off Crusher ANC 2 noise-canceling headphones, and more with amazing deals.
 
Petlibro Offers: 30% Off in November 2026 - Wired Thu, 29 Oct 2026 05:00:00 GMT
Save on Petlibro essentials, including automatic feeders, water fountains, and accessories to keep cats and dogs fed, hydrated, and comfortable every day.
 
Norton Coupon Codes: Up to 58% Off - Wired Thu, 29 Oct 2026 05:00:00 GMT
Whether you’re looking to protect your small business or your personal computer, we have the top coupons and deals to help you save at Norton.
 
New system gives users more control over their online experience - MIT Thu, 29 Oct 2026 04:00:00 GMT
The Social.Wiki framework enables anyone to easily edit social websites within the system, while allowing them to choose the content they see.
 
Bluesky Is Blocking Links to a Major Leak of DHS Employee Records - Wired Thu, 29 Oct 2026 03:34:46 GMT
Bluesky tells WIRED it blocked links to a leaked archive of information on 41,000 ICE, CBP, and other DHS workers because it contains people’s contact information, shared without their authorization.
 
Sony RIALTO 65 Announced – 65mm Camera Extension for VENICE 2, 9.6K Open Gate, 16-bit X-OCN - CineD - Google Thu, 29 Oct 2026 01:52:27 GMT
  1. Sony RIALTO 65 Announced – 65mm Camera Extension for VENICE 2, 9.6K Open Gate, 16-bit X-OCN CineD
  2. Sony RIALTO 65– 9.6K 65mm sensor with a 1.5:1 aspect ratio Newsshooter
  3. You probably can't afford Sony's 2.2x larger, 9.6K open-gate sensor – but you can watch the first footage Digital Camera World
  4. Sony’s Rialto 65: An $80,000 Cinema Sensor Pushing 9.6K Boundaries freeyork
  5. Sony Reveals the Price of Its 9.6K 65mm Cinema Camera System: $80,000 Y.M.Cinema Magazine
 
You Can Spend Nearly $15K on Apple’s New Touchscreen MacBook Pro. Why? - CNET Thu, 29 Oct 2026 00:01:15 GMT
Maxing out the new touchscreen MacBook Pro with a M5 Max chip and 16TB of storage will cost more than buying 10 basic MacBook Air laptops.
 
Reddit Is Adding ‘For You’ and ‘Following’ Feeds - CNET Wed, 28 Oct 2026 23:21:03 GMT
The new feeds, similar to those used on TikTok, are rolling out worldwide.
 
A Touchscreen MacBook Pro Just Invites More Filthy Fingerprints - CNET Wed, 28 Oct 2026 23:03:43 GMT
Commentary: Yes, I’m judgy about how smudgy Apple’s new laptop screen is going to be.
 
The 2,000-Nit OLED in Apple’s New MacBook Is a Big Deal - Wired Wed, 28 Oct 2026 22:54:16 GMT
The touchscreen in the new MacBook Pro is crazily bright with very deep blacks. Here’s why it’s unlike anything else you can currently buy.
 
ULA's Vulcan rocket is set to return to flight on Friday the 13th - ArsTechnica Wed, 28 Oct 2026 22:51:15 GMT
This Vulcan launch will be first to use a full complement of 6 solid rocket boosters.
 
Subcycle videography of Landau–Zener–Majorana transitions in graphene - Nature - Google Wed, 28 Oct 2026 22:35:54 GMT
Subcycle videography of Landau–Zener–Majorana transitions in graphene NatureSee more headlines & perspectives on Google News
 
As US ties fray, Europe plans first undersea cable link to Greenland - ArsTechnica Wed, 28 Oct 2026 22:35:50 GMT
Europe's Pan-Arctic Cable will bypass US to link Canada, Japan, and South Korea.
 
Peptide peddlers cheer as RFK Jr. unilaterally grants access, overruling FDA - ArsTechnica Wed, 28 Oct 2026 22:17:15 GMT
Six unproven peptides popular with MAHA now under "enforcement discretion policy."
 
World Of Warcraft: Forever Had ‘The Largest Beta In Franchise History’ - Kotaku - Google Wed, 28 Oct 2026 22:09:47 GMT
  1. World Of Warcraft: Forever Had ‘The Largest Beta In Franchise History’ Kotaku
  2. 'Let's Give People Azeroth as They Remember It, Not as It Actually Was' – Blizzard Reveals All on the Past, Present, and Future of World of Warcraft Forever IGN
  3. WoW: Lets You Have a Last Name for the First Time in 22 Years, and It's Stressing Me Out Polygon.com
  4. What Will Arthas, Deathwing, and Sylvanas Look Like in Forever? Inven Global
  5. World of Warcraft Forever’s designers talk about patch cadence, future plans, and philosophy Massively Overpowered
 
The MacBook Pro OLED Isn’t the Touchscreen Mac I Was Looking For - CNET Wed, 28 Oct 2026 21:03:00 GMT
Commentary: Apple finally put touch on a MacBook Pro, but at a price and form that confuses me.
 
This Is What the GOP’s Final Midterms Push Looks Like - Wired Wed, 28 Oct 2026 21:00:00 GMT
Republicans are spending their time and money on Senate races in historically red states—a sign they’re more nervous than ever as Election Day looms.
 
Google Debuts New AI Models, Genie 4 and Gemini 4 Carbon: What You Need to Know - CNET Wed, 28 Oct 2026 20:51:37 GMT
The world model has a waitlist and the newest frontier Gemini model is restricted to select cybersecurity experts.
 
Dead Island 2, Tomb Raider Remastered and More Come to All PlayStation Plus Subscribers in November - CNET Wed, 28 Oct 2026 20:51:07 GMT
Keep spooky season going a little longer with these PlayStation Plus games in November.
 
Touchscreen MacBook Pro Hands-On: Apple Finally Lets Us Swipe the Screen - CNET Wed, 28 Oct 2026 20:43:58 GMT
A great-sounding display, but Apple seems out of touch for the touchscreen.
 
Most Servers on the Planet Are Vulnerable to This Firmware Code-Execution Flaw - Wired Wed, 28 Oct 2026 20:30:00 GMT
The critical flaw in UEFI firmware—used by most server vendors and data centers—allows attackers to execute code early in the boot process.
 
Capturing the complete process of embryonic development - MIT Wed, 28 Oct 2026 20:30:00 GMT
By tracking over 1 million cells, researchers created a detailed map of embryonic development in mice. It could provide development and disease insights.
 
Massive Leak Exposes 41,000 Homeland Security Workers—Including Undercover ICE Agents - Wired Wed, 28 Oct 2026 20:00:00 GMT
The leaked records include the locations of ICE and CBP facilities, workers’ cell phone numbers, and the members of groups tied to wiretap programs, Palantir software, and xAI’s Grok chatbot.
 
Check Point is turning network firewalls into cloud-based subscriptions - TechSpot Wed, 28 Oct 2026 19:36:00 GMT

Check Point recently introduced its new Firewall-as-a-Subscription offering, giving organizations access to comprehensive network protection designed for the AI era. The Israeli cybersecurity company says customers no longer need to purchase expensive hardware appliances before getting started with the new platform. However, they'll be locked into monthly or annual payments...

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The last, best hope for space tourism just rolled onto a runway in Arizona - ArsTechnica Wed, 28 Oct 2026 19:20:36 GMT
It has been nearly a year since any space tourism flights occurred.
 
Touchscreen MacBook Pro hands-on: OLED looks great on a Mac - ArsTechnica Wed, 28 Oct 2026 19:10:29 GMT
It's not as different from the previous model as you might have expected.
 
The New M6 MacBook Pro Has a Serious Price Problem - Wired Wed, 28 Oct 2026 18:57:22 GMT
For $1,999, you could own an M6 Mac Mini and an M5 MacBook Air instead, both of which are on sale right now.
 
Seven MIT affiliates elected to the National Academy of Medicine for 2026 - MIT Wed, 28 Oct 2026 18:55:00 GMT
Professor Michael Yaffe and six MIT alumni are honored for their outstanding professional achievement and commitment to service.
 
Apple finally has a touchscreen laptop, 16 years after Steve Jobs called them "terrible" - TechSpot Wed, 28 Oct 2026 18:54:00 GMT

The new MacBook Pro with PROLED XDR is Apple's first laptop to include a touchscreen and an OLED panel. Pricing starts at $2,900 for the 14" model or $3,400 for the 16" model, both sporting the M5 Pro SoC. If you're about maxing out, the 16-inch M5 Max variant starts...

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Google announces Gemini 4 Carbon, its latest frontier AI model that you can't use - ArsTechnica Wed, 28 Oct 2026 18:47:27 GMT
Gemini 4 Carbon is essentially a slightly better version of Argon.
 
Ford's $30K Fathom electric pickup can be used as your home's battery backup without a separate inverter - TechSpot Wed, 28 Oct 2026 18:31:00 GMT

According to Ford, the Fathom's bidirectional charging feature will rely on a built-in inverter, eliminating the need for the expensive 80A wall-mounted unit required by the F-150 Lightning. The inverter will convert power from the truck's battery into AC electricity, supplying up to 10 kW to a home. This would...

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I Put a Bunch of AI Agents in Charge of a Fantasy Soccer Team. They’re Not Better Than Humans—Yet - Wired Wed, 28 Oct 2026 18:30:00 GMT
To experiment with AI’s predictive skills, I let Codex loose on a fantasy team. It tried to bench Erling Haaland at first, but it soon learned the error of its ways.
 
How the biggest Alzheimer’s risk gene disrupts the process of insulating neurons - MIT Wed, 28 Oct 2026 18:25:00 GMT
MIT researchers showed that the APOE4 gene variant suppresses molecular signaling needed for oligodendrocytes to myelinate neurons and also demonstrated a proof-of-concept fix.
 
BioWare’s Saudi owners reportedly ordered a flag to be removed from Mass Effect 5 because it was ‘too similar to the LGBTQIA+ one’ - Yahoo - Google Wed, 28 Oct 2026 18:12:12 GMT
  1. BioWare’s Saudi owners reportedly ordered a flag to be removed from Mass Effect 5 because it was ‘too similar to the LGBTQIA+ one’ Yahoo
  2. BioWare Was Asked to Remove LGBTQ Flag from Canceled Mass Effect Game, Report Says Polygon.com
  3. Mass Effect 5 studio reportedly toned down inclusivity with EA in mind "so as to not cause offense" GamesRadar+
  4. Report: Mass Effect: Universe Devs Scrubbed Diversity From Demos To Avoid Negative Feedback From EA Kotaku
  5. BioWare removed all rainbow flags from the Mass Effect: Universe presentation so as not to anger EA’s new owners — media iXBT.games
 
Amazon turns its most capable smart speaker into a smart camera, too - ArsTechnica Wed, 28 Oct 2026 18:05:22 GMT
The Echo Studio with Home Camera can "see and understand what's in front of the camera."
 
A soft robot could help doctors diagnose and treat disorders of the small intestine - MIT Wed, 28 Oct 2026 18:00:00 GMT
MIT engineers designed a robotic enteroscope that can inch through the hard-to-reach small intestine, making biopsies and drug delivery easier.
 
Google Chrome rolling out ‘Suggested by Gemini’ autofill - 9to5Google - Google Wed, 28 Oct 2026 18:00:00 GMT
  1. Google Chrome rolling out ‘Suggested by Gemini’ autofill 9to5Google
  2. Chrome’s enhanced autofill helps you fill out forms with suggestions pulled from Gmail. blog.google
  3. Chrome’s AI-powered Autofill can now dig through your Gmail to fill out forms TechCrunch
  4. Chrome’s enhanced autofill can now pull info from Gmail to help you fill out forms The Verge
  5. It always starts as convenience – Google AI is digging its claws further into your inbox Stuff South Africa
 
Cadillac Escalade IQ review: Huge battery, huge range, huge SUV - ArsTechnica Wed, 28 Oct 2026 17:55:45 GMT
With more than 200 kWh, this luxury three-row can go 460 miles on a charge.
 
Google AI gets cagey when asked who won the 2020 elections - ArsTechnica Wed, 28 Oct 2026 17:46:32 GMT
But the AI responses get more forthright when asked outside the US.
 
Grand Theft Auto VI will be a huge 210 GB download on PS5 - TechSpot Wed, 28 Oct 2026 17:42:00 GMT

Grand Theft Auto VI is finally launching on November 19, and players should get their machines in order so the new open-world blockbuster lands on a comfortable hardware setup. Storage, apparently, is one of the most important considerations, as the latest Rockstar production will require a massive amount of space...

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Florida county won’t investigate sketchy Flock cameras removed by mystery owners - ArsTechnica Wed, 28 Oct 2026 17:37:49 GMT
Florida county claims it lacks resources to find owners of unpermitted Flock cameras.
 
Kali Linux 2026.3 adds six security tools, updated KDE Plasma and Linux kernel - TechSpot Wed, 28 Oct 2026 17:35:00 GMT
Kali Linux 2026.3 introduces six new security tools, including RustScan for port scanning, Dalfox for XSS testing, and Katana for web crawling. The update also brings KDE Plasma 6.7 with per-screen virtual desktops, Linux kernel 7.1.5, 126 updated packages, and refreshed build scripts with Docker and Podman support.
 
The Inside Story of Why Apple Finally Brought a Touch Display to the Mac - Wired Wed, 28 Oct 2026 17:15:16 GMT
An exclusive early look at Apple’s new touchscreen MacBook Pro—the computer Apple said would never happen.
 
Samsung launches Galaxy Buds On, open-ear earbuds with a clip-on design - TechSpot Wed, 28 Oct 2026 16:29:00 GMT

The South Korean electronics giant said it drew on nearly 120 million ear data points during its AI-assisted design and test phase, simulating a range of ear shapes and use scenarios. The result is a clip-on design that wraps around the back of the ear rather than nestling into the...

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Dynamax Trails: Eternatus Returns - Pokémon GO Hub - Google Wed, 28 Oct 2026 16:19:59 GMT
  1. Dynamax Trails: Eternatus Returns Pokémon GO Hub
  2. Pokémon GO "Dynamax Trails" event runs Nov. 16th to 23rd, 2026 GoNintendo
  3. Pokemon GO Is Bringing Back Popular Legendary OpenCritic
  4. All roads lead to Eternatus’s return during the Dynamax Trails event! Pokémon GO
  5. Eternatus Is Coming Back! Pokémon GO Drops Mysterious Eternamax Teaser Pokémon GO Hub
 
3 Questions: Why infrastructure is entering a defining era - MIT Wed, 28 Oct 2026 16:00:00 GMT
Professor Ali Jadbabaie describes how AI, digital transformation, climate change, and complex geopolitics are forcing engineers and policymakers to rethink how infrastructure is designed, built, and managed.
 
Reddit is the latest platform to embrace the ‘For You’ feed - TechCrunch - Google Wed, 28 Oct 2026 16:00:00 GMT
  1. Reddit is the latest platform to embrace the ‘For You’ feed TechCrunch
  2. Explore More Communities with Reddit’s New Feed Updates Reddit Inc Homepage
  3. Reddit Is Adding ‘For You’ and ‘Following’ Feeds CNET
  4. Reddit Is Adding A 'For You' Feed For Recommendations Engadget
  5. Reddit introduces For You feed Social Media Today
 
PlayStation Plus Free Games For November 2026 Revealed - GameSpot - Google Wed, 28 Oct 2026 15:53:11 GMT
  1. PlayStation Plus Free Games For November 2026 Revealed GameSpot
  2. PlayStation Plus Monthly Games for November: Dead Island 2, Tomb Raider IV – VI Remastered, Monster Train 2 PlayStation.Blog
  3. All PS Plus members getting 3 free PS5 crackers soon, including one of the most underrated RPGs of the last few years Yahoo Tech
  4. PlayStation Plus Officially Adds 9/10 Open-World Zombie RPG To Library ScreenRant
  5. PS Plus Games In November Brings The Exploration, Zombies and Roguelikes Gamer Matters
 
Gartner says only 3% of organizations are getting AI cost savings from productivity, yet 85% plan to spend more - TechSpot Wed, 28 Oct 2026 15:46:00 GMT

The figure comes from Gartner's HR Symposium in Orlando. In a finding that perfectly sums up the blind faith so many executives have in AI, 77% of board members expect the technology will deliver value in the form of productivity and cost savings. This is despite 97% of organizations being...

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Why It Is In No Way Worth Buying A PS5 Pro For ‘GTA 6’ - Forbes - Google Wed, 28 Oct 2026 15:24:25 GMT
  1. Why It Is In No Way Worth Buying A PS5 Pro For ‘GTA 6’ Forbes
  2. Should you wait for a Black Friday PS5 Pro deal, or buy before stock dries up? Trusted Reviews
  3. PS5 Pro restock: it's available again, but you're paying more than you should The Shortcut | Matt Swider
  4. Used PS5 Pro Prices Skyrocket to $1,400 at GameStop, 3rd Party Retailers - IGN Daily Fix IGN Benelux
 
This open-source keyboard lets you snap keys together in any layout - TechSpot Wed, 28 Oct 2026 15:06:00 GMT

The project comes from Nathan Alspaugh, an MIT freshman studying aerospace engineering, who said he has spent around 100 hours working on it since March. When he posted the project to Hacker News this week, he said the idea came from his frustration that nobody sold triangle- or circle-shaped keyboards.

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Sony Wants You to Forget About Discs With Its Gorgeous Transparent Controllers - Wired Wed, 28 Oct 2026 15:00:00 GMT
Sony has new, spiffy see-through controllers and covers for its PlayStation 5 that let you see the hardware guts inside.
 
Senators Demand to Know if Dr. Oz Collaborated With Election Denial Groups - Wired Wed, 28 Oct 2026 14:46:35 GMT
A far-right campaign claiming leftists are stealing votes from nursing home residents has centered on changing guidance from Mehmet Oz’s Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services.
 
Nintendo Indie World October 2026 Showcase: All The Biggest Announcements - GameSpot - Google Wed, 28 Oct 2026 14:36:23 GMT
  1. Nintendo Indie World October 2026 Showcase: All The Biggest Announcements GameSpot
  2. New Indie World Showcase features cozy and chaotic fun for Nintendo Switch 2 and Nintendo Switch Nintendo
  3. Three Xbox Game Pass Release Dates Revealed At October's Nintendo Indie World Showcase Pure Xbox
  4. Here’s all 23 games shown during Nintendo’s latest Indie World presentation Video Games Chronicle
  5. Hockey Hits, Indie Titles, and Nintendo Faves Lead Gaming News The Toy Book
 
Amazon debuts the Alexa Photo Frame and Echo Time smart clock, plus other upgraded devices - TechCrunch - Google Wed, 28 Oct 2026 14:34:25 GMT
  1. Amazon debuts the Alexa Photo Frame and Echo Time smart clock, plus other upgraded devices TechCrunch
  2. Amazon unveils new lineup of Alexa devices including redesigned Echo Show Reuters
  3. Introducing the new Echo Dot and all-new Echo Studio with Home Camera About Amazon
  4. Amazon turns its most capable smart speaker into a smart camera, too Ars Technica
  5. Amazon Adds A Glare-Reducing Nanomatte Display To Its New Echo Show 16 Engadget
 
Police are pulling people over because license plate cameras say their travel patterns look "suspicious" - TechSpot Wed, 28 Oct 2026 14:23:00 GMT

The ACLU recently outlined a pattern of police traffic stops based solely on data from Flock cameras and other license plate readers. The reports go back to at least 2025 and show how closely authorities can track the movements of most motorists.

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Palit says the Galax factory isn't closing, despite a report blaming Nvidia chip shortages - TechSpot Wed, 28 Oct 2026 13:51:00 GMT

Palit's official statement says it is aware of recent reports and speculation regarding Galax's business operations. It adds that the brand continues to operate as usual, no manufacturing facilities have been shut down, and Galax products remain available in both domestic and international markets.

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PS5 Exclusive Astro Bot Outfit Revealed for Rayman Remake - Push Square - Google Wed, 28 Oct 2026 13:30:00 GMT
  1. PS5 Exclusive Astro Bot Outfit Revealed for Rayman Remake Push Square
  2. Suit up as Astro Bot in Rayman Legends Retold PlayStation.Blog
  3. Rayman Legends Retold Goes Full French With New “BAGUETTE” Outfits MKAU Gaming
  4. Astro Bot joins the Rayman remake: Free crossover for PS5 revealed PlayFront
  5. Rayman Legends Retold Offers Free PS5-Exclusive 'Astro Bot' Suit Inven Global
 
Watch this autonomous drone chase a person through a forest without GPS, maps, or cloud computing - TechSpot Wed, 28 Oct 2026 13:19:00 GMT

Purdue computer science professor Aniket Bera posted the 44-second video on LinkedIn last Friday. It shows a quadcopter from his IDEAS Lab weaving between trees to keep a person in frame. And the drone works it all out on its own computer, without a map of the forest to rely...

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Scientists discover a hidden reason why muscles weaken with age - Science Daily - Google Wed, 28 Oct 2026 13:07:10 GMT
  1. Scientists discover a hidden reason why muscles weaken with age Science Daily
  2. Scientists Find a New Clue to Why We Grow Weaker With Age Medscape
  3. Restoring cardiolipin in mice began to reduce muscle loss — ScienceDaily UA.NEWS
  4. Sarcopenia should be treated as a motor system disease News-Medical
  5. Think Protein Is Enough To Stay Strong As You Age? Think Again MindBodyGreen
 
What’s the Best Kindle of 2026 (So Far)? - Wired Wed, 28 Oct 2026 13:02:00 GMT
I’ve tested every single Kindle, from Paperwhite and Colorsoft to the new aluminum models. Here’s how Amazon’s ebook readers stack up.
 
Amazon Kindle Paperwhite (2026) and Colorsoft (2026) Review: Best for Accessories - Wired Wed, 28 Oct 2026 13:01:00 GMT
The latest generation of Kindle’s 7-inch e-readers have a new look and new accessories. But are they worth the upgrade given Amazon’s new Kindle prices?
 
Kindle Paperwhite Signature Edition (2026) Review: Updated In All The Right Places - Engadget - Google Wed, 28 Oct 2026 13:00:00 GMT
  1. Kindle Paperwhite Signature Edition (2026) Review: Updated In All The Right Places Engadget
  2. My Favorite Part of the New Kindle Paperwhite Is One of the Accessories WIRED
  3. Kindle Paperwhite Signature Edition review: It's Amazon's best Kindle Mashable
  4. The Newest Kindle Paperwhite Signature Edition Is Finally Worth the Extra Money Lifehacker
  5. Kindle Colorsoft Signature Edition 2026 Review: Nice, But Doesn't Justify The Price Engadget
 
Congress is questioning Delaware's plan to let AI agents run companies - TechSpot Wed, 28 Oct 2026 12:49:00 GMT

House Oversight Committee chairman James Comer wrote to Governor Matt Meyer on October 26, requesting documents about the proposed Artificial Intelligence Company, or AIC.

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I’ve been a T-Mobile subscriber for years, and the carrier just gave me a big reason to stay - Android Authority - Google Wed, 28 Oct 2026 12:30:00 GMT
  1. I’ve been a T-Mobile subscriber for years, and the carrier just gave me a big reason to stay Android Authority
  2. T-Mobile debuts wireless plans with customizable perks from streaming to food delivery Reuters
  3. XBOX Game Pass Is Coming to Eligible T-Mobile Customers XBOX Wire
  4. T-Mobile’s new ‘T-Mix’ plans let customers trade phone deals for Netflix, ESPN and other perks GeekWire
  5. T-Mobile’s new T-Mix plans: How to get Netflix, Apple TV, Xbox Game Pass, and more for free Mashable
 
Amazon Echo Smart Speakers Now Have Cameras, Wi-Fi Extenders and Home Hubs Built in - CNET Wed, 28 Oct 2026 12:20:02 GMT
The preeminent smart speaker just got a little smarter – and more expensive.
 
Discord will make some channels and messages searchable on Google - TechSpot Wed, 28 Oct 2026 12:17:00 GMT

Answers posted after mid-December to questions in discoverable Discord servers can appear in search results on the open web. Usernames and avatars won't appear next to the messages, and admins can already opt out of the new policy.

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The hydrogen atom: the raw material of the universe barely exists on Earth – now we’ve made it in a flask - The Conversation - Google Wed, 28 Oct 2026 12:11:28 GMT
The hydrogen atom: the raw material of the universe barely exists on Earth – now we’ve made it in a flask The Conversation
 
Amazon Adds an Alexa Photo Frame and a Bedside Clock to Its Echo Family - Wired Wed, 28 Oct 2026 12:01:00 GMT
The new Echo Studio also gets a camera, and the Echo Show 16 debuts an AI-generated Alexa interface.
 
Amazon Drops a Digital Photo Frame With Real Wood Finish and Unlimited Photo Storage - CNET Wed, 28 Oct 2026 12:00:00 GMT
The pricey Alexa Photo Frame drops just in time for holiday gifting.
 
The Alexa Home Map Is A Visual Way To See And Control Your Smart Home - Engadget - Google Wed, 28 Oct 2026 12:00:00 GMT
  1. The Alexa Home Map Is A Visual Way To See And Control Your Smart Home Engadget
  2. Amazon’s Alexa Home Map is getting a smarter 3D redesign The Verge
  3. Meet Alexa Home Map, an interactive 3D map that lets you see and control your home About Amazon
  4. Amazon unveils Alexa Home Map, letting you control your smart home in 3D Digital Trends
  5. Amazon’s new smart home updates include an interactive 3D map of your home ZDNET
 
Apple goes all in on AI with Logic Pro 13, introducing an intelligent assistant that can control your DAW - MusicRadar - Google Wed, 28 Oct 2026 11:59:22 GMT
  1. Apple goes all in on AI with Logic Pro 13, introducing an intelligent assistant that can control your DAW MusicRadar
  2. Apple Creator Studio adds powerful new AI features and even more creative tools Apple
  3. Apple Creator Studio Update Adds MotionVFX To Final Cut, And AI To Everywhere Engadget
  4. Apple debuts new musically-inclined AI assistant for creators Mashable
  5. Apple is adding an AI chatbot to Pages, Keynote, and Numbers The Verge
 
Wardogs leads Newzoo's September PC revenue charts - GamesIndustry.biz - Google Wed, 28 Oct 2026 11:54:35 GMT
Wardogs leads Newzoo's September PC revenue charts GamesIndustry.bizSee more headlines & perspectives on Google News
 
You Need to Have Completed Crimson Desert's Main Storyline to Begin Kliff, Oongka, and Damiane's New DLC Stories - IGN - Google Wed, 28 Oct 2026 11:52:54 GMT
  1. You Need to Have Completed Crimson Desert's Main Storyline to Begin Kliff, Oongka, and Damiane's New DLC Stories IGN
  2. [Notices] Charting the Unknown Market Availability Update 펄어비스 공식 홈페이지
  3. Biggest Changes to Crimson Desert Since Launch IGN
  4. Crimson Desert's Charting the Unknown DLC Launches Today MMORPG.com
  5. The Journey of Crimson Desert Continues with Charting the Unknown XBOX Wire
 
A new report accuses Microsoft of using 10 "dark patterns" to keep you on Edge - TechSpot Wed, 28 Oct 2026 11:15:00 GMT

The Browser Choice Alliance (BCA), a group of browser makers advocating fair competition and freedom to choose a browser, commissioned the report, which was produced by the Behavioural Insights Team (BIT).

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Sauerkraut at Every Meal? These Fermentation Fanatics Tried That Long Before MAHA - Wired Wed, 28 Oct 2026 11:00:00 GMT
The annual Portland Fermentation Festival took place last week in Oregon, at a time when sauerkraut, kimchi, and other funky foods are in the social and political spotlight.
 
CISA warns of hackers now exploiting critical Node2Shell flaw - BleepingComputer - Google Wed, 28 Oct 2026 10:46:23 GMT
  1. CISA warns of hackers now exploiting critical Node2Shell flaw BleepingComputer
  2. Brotli / Node.js Vulnerabilities Esri
  3. Inside Node2Shell: A Closer Look at CVE-2026-111497 Akamai
  4. Broccoli2shell: Everything You Need To Know About The Critical Brotli Decoder Vulnerability wiz.io
  5. Brotli Decoder Flaw Behind Node.js RCE Also Affects Bun, Python and Other Widely Used Software The Hacker News
 
Pornhub Stars Want to Teach You How to Make Dinner - Wired Wed, 28 Oct 2026 10:45:00 GMT
Faced with censorship and anti-porn laws, the adult site is encouraging creators to embrace cooking, gaming, podcasting, and other safe-for-work content.
 
Apple AirPods Max 2 Are $100 Off Ahead of Black Friday - Wired Wed, 28 Oct 2026 10:30:00 GMT
If Apple headphones have been sitting on your wish list, now might be the time to buy ahead of the holiday rush.
 
Macmillan Staff Say the Publisher Threw a Party for a Workplace AI Assistant That Was Later Killed - Wired Wed, 28 Oct 2026 10:15:00 GMT
Workers tell WIRED that NOA—or “No Ordinary Assistant”—was unhelpful. Bestselling authors also say AI is ruining their relationships with Big Five publishers.
 
Radeon 9070 XT vs. Radeon 7900 XTX: 50+ Game Benchmark - TechSpot Wed, 28 Oct 2026 10:06:00 GMT
Two generations apart, AMD's Radeon RX 9070 XT and RX 7900 XTX are surprisingly close. We benchmark 51 games to see where RDNA 4 pulls ahead, where RDNA 3 holds on, and which GPU makes more sense.
 
The new frontier for ads is racist cartoon AI musical microdrama - CNN - Google Wed, 28 Oct 2026 10:00:15 GMT
The new frontier for ads is racist cartoon AI musical microdrama CNN
 
Please Let the Internet Die - Wired Wed, 28 Oct 2026 10:00:00 GMT
Online spaces are captured by oligarchs and saturated with slop—and they’re exacerbating humanity’s worst impulses. It’s time to start over.
 
The Men Spending $50,000 Just to Reserve a Tesla Roadster - Wired Wed, 28 Oct 2026 09:45:00 GMT
The base model—without thrusters or the flight system—will likely cost several times that amount to buy. “I’m going to do everything in my power to get the flying one,” says one customer.
 
Making machines that can listen - MIT Wed, 28 Oct 2026 04:00:00 GMT
Professor Paris Smaragdis develops computers with superhuman hearing for applications like speech recognition, music understanding, and environmental monitoring.
 
Researchers set a real-time fiber record: 3.2 petabits per second over 10.3 kilometers - TechSpot Tue, 27 Oct 2026 22:32:00 GMT

A joint initiative by Chinese researchers and engineers has set a new record for real-time fiber-optic communications. The team sent 3.2 petabits per second (Pbps) through a single optical fiber, topping the 2.5 Pbps mark the same group set earlier this year. The figure reflects bidirectional transmission, with traffic flowing...

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Learner collaborates with MIT peers to develop book of AI insights - MIT Tue, 27 Oct 2026 20:55:00 GMT
Prabha Jha used her experience with MIT Open Learning’s program for senior executives to develop AI solutions for her employer, Verizon, and to write a book.
 
DoorDash reportedly in talks to acquire Instacart in $17 billion deal - TechSpot Tue, 27 Oct 2026 17:29:00 GMT

Update (Oct 29): It's a done deal. DoorDash has reached an agreement to acquire Instacart in a deal valued at approximately $17 billion, confirming earlier reports. DoorDash plans to retain Instacart's brand and app while eventually combining its DashPass and Instacart+ membership programs. The merger would create a delivery powerhouse...

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Origami-based construction method yields lightweight, load-bearing structures on architectural scales - MIT Tue, 27 Oct 2026 04:00:00 GMT
The modular approach could be used to erect emergency shelters or fabricate aerospace components more quickly and with less material than some techniques.
 
J-PAL North America launches Homelessness Evaluation Resource Hub to drive evidence-informed approaches to housing stability - MIT Mon, 26 Oct 2026 23:00:00 GMT
The hub serves as a free, online repository of essential content for policymakers, practitioners, and researchers seeking to leverage rigorous research to inform their approaches to homelessness.
 
Hashim Sarkis to step down as dean of the School of Architecture and Planning - MIT Mon, 26 Oct 2026 20:30:00 GMT
During a dozen years of leadership, Sarkis championed projects that advanced research, education, and public engagement, and helped design thrive at MIT.
 
At New York Climate Week 2026, MIT connects with a global network - MIT Mon, 26 Oct 2026 19:00:00 GMT
A cross-section of the MIT community convened discussions on topics ranging from data centers and super pollutants to agriculture and education.
 
Live Now! We’ve Folded the iPhone Duo Over 100,000 Times – Watch Us Fold It Thousands More - CNET Mon, 26 Oct 2026 17:00:15 GMT
We’re using our custom-made robot to open and close the iPhone Duo hundreds of thousands of times. Watch along and get your questions answered by CNET editors live.
 
Implantable device uses ultrasound to improve drug delivery to the brain - MIT Mon, 26 Oct 2026 15:00:00 GMT
This targeted approach could offer a way to prevent the recurrence of aggressive brain tumors.
 
Watch the universe emerge from the dark ages, with Lumina - MIT Mon, 26 Oct 2026 04:00:00 GMT
The new simulation tracks dark matter, galaxies, stars, and cosmic structures over the universe’s first 2 billion years, in greater detail and volume than ever before.
 
100,000 Folds and Counting for the iPhone Duo in Our Fold-a-Phone Testing Machine. How High Will It Go? - CNET Fri, 23 Oct 2026 21:30:35 GMT
We’re folding Apple’s iPhone Duo over and over — 900 times an hour — to test the durability of its hinge.
 
At MIT, Martha Minow speaks on sustaining democracy, both by using and overcoming AI - MIT Fri, 23 Oct 2026 21:00:00 GMT
In Compton Lecture, the distinguished legal scholar warns of potential “loss of the Enlightenment” while suggesting ways innovations can meet our civic and cultural needs.
 
These 7 iPhone Duo-Ready Apps Make the Most of Apple’s New Foldable Phone - CNET Fri, 23 Oct 2026 19:38:53 GMT
Several creative apps are already optimized to take advantage of the iPhone Duo’s many display configurations, with more to come.
 
Reinforcing the value of human understanding at MIT - MIT Fri, 23 Oct 2026 19:35:00 GMT
During the School of Humanities, Arts, and Social Sciences’ 75th Anniversary Symposium, President Sally Kornbluth said “MIT has never needed your particular insight and guidance more than we do now.”
 
Gunter Stein, control systems and theory expert, dies at 84 - MIT Fri, 23 Oct 2026 18:25:00 GMT
Longtime EECS adjunct professor and LIDS researcher was known for an influential essay on the need for engineers to “respect the unstable.”
 
Q&A: How AI came to model the “messy” human mind - MIT Fri, 23 Oct 2026 04:00:00 GMT
Assistant Professor Benjamin Lindquist studies how engineers deliberately injected randomness into early AI, giving rise to deep-learning models that sometimes hallucinate.
 
Persistence, teamwork, and some healthy competition - MIT Fri, 23 Oct 2026 04:00:00 GMT
Senior Veronica Calzadilla Sosa has taken the long route toward her MIT degree and found a supportive community along the way.
 
This design software reimagines everyday objects as self-aware devices - MIT Thu, 22 Oct 2026 20:45:00 GMT
“X-Hinges” helps design and 3D print items like lamps and gloves with an interactive twist: automatically embedded sensors that perceive and adaptively respond to human contact.
 
MIT’s Kavanaugh Fellowship: From invention to impact - MIT Thu, 22 Oct 2026 20:20:00 GMT
The Kavanaugh Translational Fellows Program helps scholars turn promising research into successful businesses.
 
Startup plans to rejuvenate the nuclear power industry with a new manufacturing approach - MIT Thu, 22 Oct 2026 04:00:00 GMT
Founded by Jake Jurewicz ’14, SM ’15, Blue Energy aims to manufacture giant pieces of nuclear reactors at shipyards and ship them on barges for final assembly.
 
Making room to explore - MIT Wed, 21 Oct 2026 20:45:00 GMT
Professor Fan Wang is recognized as “Committed to Caring” for creating a supportive environment for ambitious research and student well-being.
 
For students with their sights set on space medicine, a new community takes flight - MIT Wed, 21 Oct 2026 20:40:00 GMT
MIT’s Doctors Without Gravity club connects health and space science enthusiasts.
 
Data Centers, Flock Cameras and AI: Big Tech Is on Your Midterm Election Ballot - CNET Wed, 21 Oct 2026 20:26:02 GMT
Tech policy has become a big part of many midterm races.
 
Tod Machover’s new symphony plays with AI while reflecting on democracy - MIT Wed, 21 Oct 2026 04:00:00 GMT
The MIT composer’s inventive “already and not yet,” premiering at the Boston Symphony Orchestra, uses new AI tools to create interplay with musicians while thematically exploring the fortunes of democracy.
 
MIT student team CERBERUZ wins NASA LunaRecycle Centennial Challenge, turning lunar trash into tools - MIT Tue, 20 Oct 2026 21:30:00 GMT
The team took first prize in both the Prototype and Digital Twin tracks for its lunar waste recycling system.
 
The ocean’s most abundant “loner” microbe has a sticky second life - MIT Tue, 20 Oct 2026 21:15:00 GMT
Researchers in the Chisholm lab find Prochlorococcus can switch between drifting alone and living in attached communities, a discovery that could reshape estimates of how much carbon the ocean moves to the deep sea.
 
This $735 Art Deco-Esque Espresso Maker Is a Meditation on Simplicity and Design - CNET Tue, 20 Oct 2026 08:45:00 GMT
What makes the 9Barista espresso machine stand out, and is it worth $740?
 
MIT spinout makes surgical stitching more like applying a sticky note - MIT Tue, 20 Oct 2026 04:00:00 GMT
SanaHeal has developed a biologically compatible adhesive that sticks to wet tissues to simplify a variety of surgeries.
 
Giving AI a “crystal clear” view of the materials world - MIT Sun, 18 Oct 2026 04:00:00 GMT
New research can help AI models understand crystalline materials in 3D and reason about their properties.
 
Fostering community amid Kendall Square’s innovation - MIT Fri, 16 Oct 2026 16:00:00 GMT
The 18th annual Kendall Square Association Annual Meeting explored how new technologies could be a force for shared prosperity in society.
 
Suzy Nelson transformed student life at MIT - MIT Thu, 15 Oct 2026 21:35:00 GMT
Over the last decade, the vice chancellor has refocused the Institute’s approach to student life to center on student well-being.
 
Satellite data reveal how Antarctica’s ice cliffs behave over time - MIT Thu, 15 Oct 2026 18:00:00 GMT
The cliffs don’t always collapse in the runaway process that scientists had expected.
 
Q&A: The “collision” between AI, your brain, and society - MIT Thu, 15 Oct 2026 04:00:00 GMT
In a new book, Professor Eric So explores how the technology affects our thinking skills.
 
MIT remembers Thomas Rose, a brilliant researcher and generous colleague - MIT Wed, 14 Oct 2026 18:30:00 GMT
Faculty, students, staff, family, and friends gathered to remember the assistant professor and archaeometallurgist who died last month.
 
Researchers improve weather forecasts looking two to six weeks out - MIT Wed, 14 Oct 2026 15:00:00 GMT
A new machine-learning approach broke records for weather forecasting for an important time frame in emergency planning.
 
Reprogrammed NK immune cells target cancer and autoimmune disorders - MIT Tue, 13 Oct 2026 09:00:00 GMT
A new approach can program these cells inside the body and shows promise against diseases caused by dysfunctional T cells, including lymphoma and autoimmune hepatitis.
 
Q&A: Building accountability behind our words — and AI’s — in civic conversations - MIT Tue, 13 Oct 2026 04:00:00 GMT
Professor Deb Roy contends there should be someone who is “answerable” for every piece of text in public life, no matter its origins.
 
Exploring how plants thrive in a changing environment - MIT Tue, 13 Oct 2026 04:00:00 GMT
Associate Professor David Des Marais studies how plants interact with their surroundings and adapt over time.
 
Economists Robert Hall PhD ’67 and Michael Woodford PhD ’83 share Nobel Prize - MIT Mon, 12 Oct 2026 12:00:00 GMT
The MIT alumni are honored for work that illuminates how government policy can spur growth in response to economic downturns.
 
3 Questions: What is the best path forward for AI in academia? - MIT Thu, 08 Oct 2026 21:25:00 GMT
MIT Statistics and Data Science Center Director Alexander (Sasha) Rakhlin shares important considerations for departments and institutions.
 
Shape-sensing sheet digitally tracks its movement as it bends and twists - MIT Thu, 08 Oct 2026 18:00:00 GMT
Developed by MIT engineers, this flexible material could be used as a wearable, motion-monitoring “skin” in physical therapy, virtual reality, and gaming.
 
Using AI to mitigate the growing environmental threat of data centers - MIT Thu, 08 Oct 2026 04:00:00 GMT
By rethinking how large cloud computing systems operate, Associate Professor Christina Delimitrou seeks to make data centers more energy efficient.
 
Margaret Hamilton, computing pioneer who led software development for the Apollo program, dies at 90 - MIT Wed, 07 Oct 2026 20:55:00 GMT
Over two decades at MIT, Hamilton forged new paths in computer science and engineering. Her groundbreaking work included leading the team that programmed the first computers that took humans to the moon.
 
Planning system ensures a robot’s flight path will remain collision-free - MIT Wed, 07 Oct 2026 04:00:00 GMT
This new method, called “SANDO,” could help disaster-response robots navigate dangerous, unknown environments.
 
Mistral’s New ‘Le Chonk’ AI Model Is Big, Open and Now Available for Download - 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.
 
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.
 
Astronomers catch a star slowly snacking on a brown dwarf, 300 light years away - MIT Mon, 05 Oct 2026 15:00:00 GMT
The discovery reveals a new way that stars and planetary companions can interact.
 
Met Warehouse dedication ceremony launches new era - MIT Fri, 02 Oct 2026 20:00:00 GMT
Once a storage castle, now a design stronghold, the landmark building is a major new hub at MIT.
 
Daylight Saving Time Ends on Sunday. Get Ready to Change Your Clocks - CNET Thu, 27 Feb 2025 14:00:07 GMT
Most of the US gains an hour of sleep this weekend, but Hawaii and most of Arizona won’t change their clocks.