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Firecrawl, which provides web scraping tools for AI agents, raised a $75M Series B led by Smash Capital (Maria Deutscher/SiliconANGLE) - Techmeme Tue, 22 Sep 2026 23:25:14 GMT

Maria Deutscher / SiliconANGLE:
Firecrawl, which provides web scraping tools for AI agents, raised a $75M Series B led by Smash Capital — Firecrawl Inc., a provider of web scraping tools for artificial intelligence agents, today announced that it has raised $75 million in funding. — Los Angeles-based venture capital firm Smash Ventures led the Series B round.
 
Microsoft's Automatic Super Resolution upscaling now works on Intel Copilot+ PCs, too - TechSpot Tue, 22 Sep 2026 23:20:00 GMT

Microsoft has announced that its Automatic Super Resolution (Auto SR) technology is expanding to Copilot+ PCs built around Intel silicon. Previously limited to Qualcomm Snapdragon X processors, Auto SR now works on Copilot+ devices powered by Intel's Core Ultra Series 3 chips. Users can expect a genuine bump in gaming...

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Trump Says AI Is Now Super Intelligence. What’s Really Super Is the Internet Response - CNET Tue, 22 Sep 2026 23:16:05 GMT
When in doubt, add “super.” What could possibly go wrong?
 
Improve your Apple CarPlay experience by doing these simple things - Engadget Tue, 22 Sep 2026 23:00:00 GMT
CarPlay works well from the start, but you can enjoy a better driving experience by changing some options.
 
Apple Is Reportedly Developing a Screenless Fitness Tracker - CNET Tue, 22 Sep 2026 22:50:29 GMT
Do you find the Apple Watch too bulky and distracting? A screen-free solution may be coming.
 
Rabbit launches OS3, a cloud AI agent that connects to local apps and files on Windows, Mac, and Linux and works via web, Telegram, iMessage, or its R1 device (Julian Chokkattu/Wired) - Techmeme Tue, 22 Sep 2026 22:50:01 GMT

Julian Chokkattu / Wired:
Rabbit launches OS3, a cloud AI agent that connects to local apps and files on Windows, Mac, and Linux and works via web, Telegram, iMessage, or its R1 device — Two years after trying to sidestep mobile apps with dedicated AI hardware, Rabbit is launching OS3, a cross-platform agent that lives on the screens you already use.
 
Riot is pulling voice chat from League of Legends 26.20 - Engadget Tue, 22 Sep 2026 22:45:50 GMT
So close and yet so far...
 
Data security startup Cyera raised $400M from Goldman Sachs in a Series G extension, bringing its total funding since June 2025 to $1.94B (James Rundle/Wall Street Journal) - Techmeme Tue, 22 Sep 2026 22:35:02 GMT

James Rundle / Wall Street Journal:
Data security startup Cyera raised $400M from Goldman Sachs in a Series G extension, bringing its total funding since June 2025 to $1.94B — Data-security startup raises more than $1.9 billion in 15 months as Wall Street AI anxiety leads to an investor surge — Wall Street is getting nervous about artificial intelligence.
 
What does anti-aliasing actually do to your PC games? - Engadget Tue, 22 Sep 2026 22:30:00 GMT
Anti-aliasing is an important settings for PC games, but not all methods that achieve the goal of smoother edges work the same way.
 
Apple’s Long-Rumored Home Hub Smart Display Might Arrive in October - CNET Tue, 22 Sep 2026 22:25:26 GMT
According to Bloomberg, Apple’s first smart display has been in testing, and may be ready for its debut this fall.
 
Microsoft says it will give DARPA on-site access to its latest quantum computing hardware, including the Majorana 2 chip, at its new Maryland research center (Stephen Nellis/Reuters) - Techmeme Tue, 22 Sep 2026 22:01:12 GMT

Stephen Nellis / Reuters:
Microsoft says it will give DARPA on-site access to its latest quantum computing hardware, including the Majorana 2 chip, at its new Maryland research center — Microsoft (MSFT.O) on Tuesday said it will give the US Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency direct, on-site access …

 
Why are some songs grayed out on Apple Music (And how to fix it) - Engadget Tue, 22 Sep 2026 22:00:00 GMT
If you've had some songs in your Apple Music app turn gray and become unavailable, there are some things you can try.
 
DoorDash will pay $131.5 million for missing and miscalculated NYC delivery worker wages - Engadget Tue, 22 Sep 2026 21:53:08 GMT
The company blames technical errors and a difference of opinion on how wages should be calculated for pay irregularities.
 
Sources: Scott Bessent is emerging as a frontrunner for the AI czar position; other names include WH OSTP Director Michael Kratsios and OPM Director Scott Kupor (Semafor) - Techmeme Tue, 22 Sep 2026 21:45:02 GMT

Semafor:
Sources: Scott Bessent is emerging as a frontrunner for the AI czar position; other names include WH OSTP Director Michael Kratsios and OPM Director Scott Kupor — THE SCOOP — Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent is emerging as a frontrunner for President Donald Trump's new “AI czar” …

 
Woman's brain worm infection confirmed after eggs grow tails in lab test - ArsTechnica Tue, 22 Sep 2026 21:42:14 GMT
There is no single definitive test for these worms, but the tail is fairly convincing.
 
‘Halo’ to move under Call of Duty publisher as Xbox announces layoffs - The Washington Post - Google Tue, 22 Sep 2026 21:38:15 GMT
  1. ‘Halo’ to move under Call of Duty publisher as Xbox announces layoffs The Washington Post
  2. Continuing Our Reset news.xbox.com
  3. Microsoft layoffs hit hundreds in WA again, Xbox roles included The Seattle Times
  4. Exclusive: Xbox to Cut Hundreds of Jobs, Consolidate Game Studios The Information
  5. Activision is taking over Halo as part of a massive Xbox shake-up The Verge
 
New Anthropic, OpenAI models make same promise: A little more for a lot less money - ArsTechnica Tue, 22 Sep 2026 21:25:18 GMT
The frontier AI model race has entered its comparison shopping phase.
 
Xbox lays off 268 more people as Activision takes over Halo and Bethesda absorbs Obsidian - TechSpot Tue, 22 Sep 2026 21:01:00 GMT

Microsoft has cut another 268 jobs across Halo Studios, other first-party developers, and Xbox Game Studios management. The redundancies, announced by Matt Booty, Xbox's Chief Content Officer, are presumably part of the 1,600 set to occur through July 2027.

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Featured video: Behind the lens at Lincoln Laboratory - MIT Tue, 22 Sep 2026 20:55:00 GMT
Staff photographer Niki Fandel captures the people and technology advancing Lincoln Laboratory’s national security mission.
 
TikTok US joins child safety initiative Lantern, which says members like Meta and X shared 2M+ signals of potentially violating behavior from 2023 through 2025 (Amanda Silberling/TechCrunch) - Techmeme Tue, 22 Sep 2026 20:45:02 GMT

Amanda Silberling / TechCrunch:
TikTok US joins child safety initiative Lantern, which says members like Meta and X shared 2M+ signals of potentially violating behavior from 2023 through 2025 — Eight months after it was spun out of TikTok, the social media platform's U.S. unit, known as TikTok USDS Joint Venture …

 
Cities across US oppose Trump FCC plan to preempt local broadband rules - ArsTechnica Tue, 22 Sep 2026 20:38:30 GMT
Cities defend permit requirements, say ISPs aren't building networks fast enough.
 
Qualcomm unveils the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 and 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6, both on TSMC's 2nm process, with two 5GHz prime cores and six 4GHz performance cores (Axel Metz/TechRadar) - Techmeme Tue, 22 Sep 2026 20:30:03 GMT

Axel Metz / TechRadar:
Qualcomm unveils the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 and 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6, both on TSMC's 2nm process, with two 5GHz prime cores and six 4GHz performance cores — Extreme by name, extreme by nature — Qualcomm has announced not one, but two new flagship mobile chipsets at its annual Snapdragon Summit …

 
Qualcomm releases Android chip built for AI as memory shortage weighs on smartphone market - CNBC - Google Tue, 22 Sep 2026 20:29:22 GMT
  1. Qualcomm releases Android chip built for AI as memory shortage weighs on smartphone market CNBC
  2. Snapdragon Leads the Agentic AI Age with Two of the World’s Fastest Mobile SoCs Powering the Next Generation of Smartphones qualcomm.com
  3. Qualcomm reveals two new smartphone chips focusing on agentic AI Yahoo Finance
  4. Watch Qualcomm CFO on Snapdragon and Two New Mobile Platforms Bloomberg.com
  5. Qualcomm Is Making Not One But Two Versions Of Its Flagship Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Chip Engadget
 
Discord rolls out its revised age verification policy - Engadget Tue, 22 Sep 2026 20:29:08 GMT
It will offer several privacy-focused options for users who aren't automatically confirmed as adults.
 
The Walmart GeForce Week Sale Has Black Friday Worthy Gaming PC Deals, But They're Selling Out Quickly - IGN - Google Tue, 22 Sep 2026 20:25:05 GMT
  1. The Walmart GeForce Week Sale Has Black Friday Worthy Gaming PC Deals, But They're Selling Out Quickly IGN
  2. Gaming PC with RTX 5060, 32GB of RAM, and 1TB of storage gets $500 discount — Newegg's capable ABS Cyclone Aqua prebuilt is $1,199 with code Tom's Hardware
  3. Excellent iBuyPower RTX 5070 Ti, 7 9800X3D PC has a solid discount at Newegg — a QHD gaming powerhouse for less PC Guide
  4. A top‑tier AMD gaming laptop is discounted and the RTX 5070 inside would cost nearly $1,000 on its own Windows Central
  5. It's GeForce Week At Walmart - Save Up To $1,300 On Prebuilts, Laptops, And Graphics Cards GameSpace.com
 
San Francisco sues Trump Media & Technology, claiming its Truth API service violates California's Unfair Competition Law by creating an insider trading market (Heather Knight/New York Times) - Techmeme Tue, 22 Sep 2026 20:25:02 GMT

Heather Knight / New York Times:
San Francisco sues Trump Media & Technology, claiming its Truth API service violates California's Unfair Competition Law by creating an insider trading market — The city attorney argued that the service, available for up to $100,000 a month, could allow wealthy traders to manipulate the market …

 
Surprise, surprise: Dreamforce nightlife is awful - SFGATE - Google Tue, 22 Sep 2026 20:23:53 GMT
Surprise, surprise: Dreamforce nightlife is awful SFGATE
 
Dumpster-dived Window A/C becomes Ground-Source Heat Pump - Hack a Day Tue, 22 Sep 2026 20:00:02 GMT
Heat pumps are great, because they pump heat around, and we often don’t want heat where it is. Need it somewhere else? Pump it! It’s great. It’s also a bit …read more
 
How the brain keeps its options straight at decision time - MIT Tue, 22 Sep 2026 20:00:00 GMT
Making a decision requires juggling a set of options without getting them confused or losing track of them. A new MIT study shows how neurons encode information to maximize clarity throughout the process.
 
Motorola's new Signature 27 is among the first smartphone to use the Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 processor - Engadget - Google Tue, 22 Sep 2026 20:00:00 GMT
  1. Motorola's new Signature 27 is among the first smartphone to use the Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 processor Engadget
  2. Motorola News | motorola signature 27 Motorola News
  3. Motorola’s Stylish New Phone ‘Pushes the Boundaries’ of Mobile Photography PetaPixel
  4. Kudos to Motorola for This Actually Refreshing Phone Design Gizmodo
  5. Motorola Signature 27 Is Coming to the US to Rival Samsung’s Galaxy Phones CNET
 
How to set up 5.1 surround sound system for your Xbox - Engadget Tue, 22 Sep 2026 20:00:00 GMT
Your Xbox is surround-sound capable, and it's easy to enjoy 5.1 or even 7.1 immersive sound for your favorite titles.
 
Motorola's new Signature 27 is among the first smartphone to use the Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 processor - Engadget Tue, 22 Sep 2026 20:00:00 GMT
Not bad for a quick refresh.
 
Qualcomm is making not one but two versions of its flagship Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 chip - Engadget Tue, 22 Sep 2026 20:00:00 GMT
That video capture is nothing to sneeze at.
 
Qualcomm’s New Chips Power AI and 8K Video for Top Android Phones — and They’re Coming Soon - CNET Tue, 22 Sep 2026 20:00:00 GMT
A pair of top-tier Snapdragon chips will empower AI, boost graphics and enable 8K video in next year’s phones.
 
Motorola Signature 27 Is Coming to the US to Rival Samsung’s Galaxy Phones - CNET Tue, 22 Sep 2026 20:00:00 GMT
After an overseas-only debut, Motorola’s new Signature 27 is coming to the US, with the high-end phone set to be released this year.
 
Nat Friedman says Meta built Muse "from scratch" but was "heavily inspired" by OpenClaw, as users compare the two, including calling Muse "OpenClaw for normies" (Sarah Perez/TechCrunch) - Techmeme Tue, 22 Sep 2026 19:55:00 GMT

Sarah Perez / TechCrunch:
Nat Friedman says Meta built Muse “from scratch” but was “heavily inspired” by OpenClaw, as users compare the two, including calling Muse “OpenClaw for normies” — Early adopters of Meta's Muse have been speculating that the reason the AI works …

 
A KLM flight turned around after a power bank caught fire, and it belonged to the airline's ex-CEO - TechSpot Tue, 22 Sep 2026 19:48:00 GMT

The power bank belonged to Camiel Eurlings, the former chief executive of KLM. The fire started nearly six hours into the flight, while the aircraft was over the Atlantic Ocean. The device left marks on Eurlings' business-class seat and the window blind beside it.

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Microsoft disrupts AI-assisted platform that compromised 12,000 accounts - ArsTechnica Tue, 22 Sep 2026 19:45:47 GMT
EvilTokens provided an end-to-end platform that makes mass compromises faster and easier.
 
1Retro adds cloud saves to RetroArch, OpenEmu, and other gaming platforms - TechSpot Tue, 22 Sep 2026 19:34:00 GMT
1Retro automatically backs up and syncs retro game saves across devices and emulators, letting you pick up where you left off without manually moving files. It works across OS with support for RetroArch, MiSTer, OpenEmu, RetroBat, OnionOS, and more.
 
New York-based Ande, whose AI agents help businesses arrange corporate events for employees or customers, emerges from stealth with $52M in seed and Series A (Stephanie Palazzolo/The Information) - Techmeme Tue, 22 Sep 2026 19:30:01 GMT

Stephanie Palazzolo / The Information:
New York-based Ande, whose AI agents help businesses arrange corporate events for employees or customers, emerges from stealth with $52M in seed and Series A — Personal AI agents like Instinct and Muse have promised to take away the hassle of booking hard-to-get restaurant reservations, Broadway tickets and sporting events.
 
Lawsuit demands OpenAI pay for new school after ChatGPT used in shooting - ArsTechnica Tue, 22 Sep 2026 19:28:23 GMT
British Columbia sues OpenAI, demands Tumbler Ridge shooter’s ChatGPT logs.
 
Seniors struggling worse than teens with screens, AI and algorithms - New York Post - Google Tue, 22 Sep 2026 19:28:00 GMT
Seniors struggling worse than teens with screens, AI and algorithms New York Post
 
Apple could take on Whoop with a new fitness tracker, report says - TechCrunch - Google Tue, 22 Sep 2026 19:27:57 GMT
  1. Apple could take on Whoop with a new fitness tracker, report says TechCrunch
  2. Apple Is Developing New Fitness Tracker Aimed at Rivaling Whoop Bloomberg.com
  3. Apple’s Next Wearable Could Be Perfect for AI Haters Gizmodo
  4. Apple Testing Prototypes of Whoop-Like Screenless Fitness Band MacRumors
  5. Apple Is Reportedly Developing a Screenless Health Band Hypebeast
 
Anthropic and OpenAI announce more powerful (and cheaper) AI models - Engadget Tue, 22 Sep 2026 19:11:11 GMT
I thought we were supposed to be slowing down the frontier.
 
ShinyHunters claims it used an Oracle PeopleSoft zero-day to hack FBI-related services and steal employee and applicant data; it also defaced the FBI jobs site (Joseph Cox/404 Media) - Techmeme Tue, 22 Sep 2026 19:10:01 GMT

Joseph Cox / 404 Media:
ShinyHunters claims it used an Oracle PeopleSoft zero-day to hack FBI-related services and steal employee and applicant data; it also defaced the FBI jobs site — A sample of 5,000 alleged agents seen by 404 Media includes names, addresses, phone numbers, and details on FBI employees' spouses.
 
Adobe Premiere finally brings powerful video editing to Android, and it’s free - Ars Technica - Google Tue, 22 Sep 2026 19:08:58 GMT
  1. Adobe Premiere finally brings powerful video editing to Android, and it’s free Ars Technica
  2. Adobe Premiere expands to Android: Fast, powerful, easy mobile video editing Adobe
  3. Adobe Premiere, One of the iPhone’s Best Video-Editing Apps, Is Now on Android WIRED
  4. Adobe Brings Its Premiere Video Editing Mobile App to Android CNET
  5. Adobe Premiere Mobile Is Now Available On Android Engadget
 
Adobe Premiere finally brings powerful video editing to Android, and it's free - ArsTechnica Tue, 22 Sep 2026 19:08:58 GMT
You don't even need a Creative Cloud login to edit clips, but AI features cost extra.
 
Apple’s iPhone 18 Pro vs. 17 Pro: What the Extra $100 Brings to the Newer Pro iPhone - CNET Tue, 22 Sep 2026 19:07:44 GMT
While the iPhone 17 Pro and 18 Pro look similar, there are a lot of changes on the inside.
 
Poitras Center to fuel early careers of 50 young scientists dedicated to psychiatric disorders research - MIT Tue, 22 Sep 2026 19:00:00 GMT
Patricia and James Poitras ’63 provide fellowships for graduate students and postdocs who will shape the future of mental health research.
 
In his UN General Assembly speech, Trump rejects a "globalist scheme to control" AI, saying the US is "leading now over China by a lot and everyone else" (Financial Times) - Techmeme Tue, 22 Sep 2026 18:55:02 GMT

Financial Times:
In his UN General Assembly speech, Trump rejects a “globalist scheme to control” AI, saying the US is “leading now over China by a lot and everyone else” — President says US is 'leading over China by a lot and everyone else, and we're going to keep it that way'
 
Anthropic and OpenAI Drop New High-Efficiency Models - CNET Tue, 22 Sep 2026 18:48:44 GMT
The new models prioritize faster speeds and lower prices.
 
Sources: Mirendil, founded by former Anthropic researchers to build self-improving AI, is in talks to raise ~$1B led by Kleiner Perkins at a $5B valuation (Bloomberg) - Techmeme Tue, 22 Sep 2026 18:40:01 GMT

Bloomberg:
Sources: Mirendil, founded by former Anthropic researchers to build self-improving AI, is in talks to raise ~$1B led by Kleiner Perkins at a $5B valuation — Mirendil, an artificial intelligence startup launched by former Anthropic PBC researchers, is in talks to raise a new round of funding …

 
New Items & Bug Fixes: The Sims 4 Patch Overview (September 2026) - Sims Community - Google Tue, 22 Sep 2026 18:39:20 GMT
  1. New Items & Bug Fixes: The Sims 4 Patch Overview (September 2026) Sims Community
  2. The Sims 4 will crash less often and character autonomous behavior will be improved - details of the next update ixbt.games
  3. The Sims 4 September 2026 Update Laundry List KeenGamer
  4. The Sims 4 Update: Official Patch Notes (Sep 22nd, 2026) Sims Community
  5. Preparing For The Next Sims 4 Update (Tutorial & Countdown) Sims Community
 
Determining the Body Temperature of Tyrannosaurus rex - Hack a Day Tue, 22 Sep 2026 18:30:15 GMT
One of the most fun challenges in paleontology is determining characteristics of long-dead species like their behavior and body temperature based on nothing but some fossils and traces that are …read more
 
How to use Google's Find Hub to locate your Android phone - Engadget Tue, 22 Sep 2026 18:30:00 GMT
Is your Android phone missing? Here's how you can use Find Hub to look for it.
 
GPT-6 Sol costs $2/1M input and $10/1M output tokens, and GPT-6 Luna costs $0.10/1M input and $0.50/1M output tokens, both about 50% cheaper than GPT-5.6 (Nat Rubio-Licht/The Deep View) - Techmeme Tue, 22 Sep 2026 18:25:01 GMT

Nat Rubio-Licht / The Deep View:
GPT-6 Sol costs $2/1M input and $10/1M output tokens, and GPT-6 Luna costs $0.10/1M input and $0.50/1M output tokens, both about 50% cheaper than GPT-5.6 — OpenAI is releasing a more budget-friendly version of its most powerful model. — On Tuesday, the company unveiled GPT-6 Sol and GPT-6 Luna …

 
China's CXMT just entered mass production of memory chips that can rival Samsung's - TechSpot Tue, 22 Sep 2026 18:25:00 GMT

ChangXin Memory Technologies (CXMT) set the stage at the 2026 World Manufacturing Convention by announcing its latest advancements in chip manufacturing. The Chinese corporation has officially begun mass production of its fifth-generation DRAM technology platform, which is apparently delivering significant gains in both efficiency and competitiveness.

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With new Macs, Apple aims to take on Microsoft, Nvidia in a rush to lower AI costs - Reuters - Google Tue, 22 Sep 2026 18:19:50 GMT
  1. With new Macs, Apple aims to take on Microsoft, Nvidia in a rush to lower AI costs Reuters
  2. The new Mac mini and Mac Studio are available today Apple
  3. Apple Takes Aim at Nvidia’s AI Economics: New Macs Have ‘No Cost per Token,’ Hardware Chief Says Yahoo Finance
  4. Apple Mac Studio With M5 Ultra Review: There’s Simply Nothing Else Like It CNET
  5. The Mac mini is an incredible machine that's really hard to recommend Macworld
 
How to Claim Your Cut of Apple’s $250 Million Siri Settlement - Wired Tue, 22 Sep 2026 18:19:13 GMT
Apple may pay out up to $95 for each eligible iPhone purchased by someone who felt misled about Siri’s release. You have until December 21 to submit a claim.
 
Gears of War: E-Day Story Director Laid Off Just Four Days After Celebrating The Game Going Gold - Kotaku - Google Tue, 22 Sep 2026 18:15:46 GMT
Gears of War: E-Day Story Director Laid Off Just Four Days After Celebrating The Game Going Gold Kotaku
 
OpenAI launches GPT-6 Sol and Luna, saying Sol makes about half as many mistakes as GPT-5.6 Sol and Luna matches GPT-5.6 Sol's performance at ~1% of the cost (David Gewirtz/ZDNET) - Techmeme Tue, 22 Sep 2026 18:15:08 GMT

David Gewirtz / ZDNET:
OpenAI launches GPT-6 Sol and Luna, saying Sol makes about half as many mistakes as GPT-5.6 Sol and Luna matches GPT-5.6 Sol's performance at ~1% of the cost — GPT-6 Sol and Luna arrive less than three months after GPT-5.6, with OpenAI claiming major accuracy gains, dramatic cost reductions …

 
PS Plus Discount for One of PS5's Best New Indie Games - pushsquare.com - Google Tue, 22 Sep 2026 18:15:00 GMT
  1. PS Plus Discount for One of PS5's Best New Indie Games pushsquare.com
  2. Steam Quietly Just Got 2026's Best Silksong Replacement polygon.com
  3. Well Dweller Review — A Fantastic Dark, Yet Hopeful Adventure Console Creatures
  4. Acclaimed PS5 Metroidvania Game Arrives Today on PlayStation Store, Has Free Demo AOL.com
  5. Well Dweller launches on Switch & Switch 2 today GoNintendo
 
How far away should you sit from your computer monitor or laptop? - Engadget Tue, 22 Sep 2026 18:00:00 GMT
Don't have your monitor sitting just anywhere; the distance, tilt and angles are all important to avoid strain while working.
 
Beats 360 Pre-Orders Open at Amazon With Cushion Kits on Sale, Plus More Beats Deals - MacRumors - Google Tue, 22 Sep 2026 17:40:15 GMT
  1. Beats 360 Pre-Orders Open at Amazon With Cushion Kits on Sale, Plus More Beats Deals MacRumors
  2. Beats Announces Lightweight Headphones With Customizable Design Bloomberg.com
  3. The new Beats headphones are made for workouts The Verge
  4. Beats 360 Headphones Review: Best-Performing Beats Yet, and They’re Modular CNET
  5. Beats 360 Vs Sony WH-1000XM6: How These High-End Wireless Headphones Compare Engadget
 
iPhone 18 Pro’s best Dynamic Island feature is one Apple barely mentioned - 9to5Mac - Google Tue, 22 Sep 2026 17:40:00 GMT
  1. iPhone 18 Pro’s best Dynamic Island feature is one Apple barely mentioned 9to5Mac
  2. Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max Teardown: A20 Pro, X80 and Apple N1 TechInsights
  3. iPhone 18 Pro iFixit verdict: Good luck removing the screen ZDNET
  4. Skip the upgrade? iPhone 18 Pro aperture about as unrepairable as it gets, iFixit finds The Register
  5. For the first time, iPhone Pro Max, iPhone Pro are released with different versions of key component PhoneArena
 
Sega nearly killed Sonic before the movies revived the franchise - TechSpot Tue, 22 Sep 2026 17:35:00 GMT

During a recent interview at the Tokyo Game Show, Sonic boss Takashi Iizuka recalled both the good and bad times. "During the worst times, I was told by the higher-ups that we should cancel the entire franchise. I had to fight within the organization to keep the franchise as long...

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Review: Resident Evil might just be the best gaming adaptation yet - ArsTechnica Tue, 22 Sep 2026 17:30:07 GMT
Director Zach Cregger's clever reboot strikes perfect balance between horror, humor, and over-the-top gore.
 
The latest PlayStation update made PSSR 2.0 the default for PS5 Pro owners - Engadget Tue, 22 Sep 2026 17:30:00 GMT
Your PS5 Pro will now automatically make supported games look even better without you having to dig into menus for an obscure toggle.
 
Middle-earth: Shadow Bundle announced for Switch 2 - Gematsu - Google Tue, 22 Sep 2026 17:14:44 GMT
Middle-earth: Shadow Bundle announced for Switch 2 GematsuSee more headlines & perspectives on Google News
 
Toyota orders workers to train humanoid robots but says humans won't be replaced - ArsTechnica Tue, 22 Sep 2026 17:06:16 GMT
Toyota's push comes as automakers race to develop and deploy humanoid robots.
 
Raspberry Pi RAM Restrictions No Big Deal, Frankly - Hack a Day Tue, 22 Sep 2026 17:00:59 GMT
Hacking on Raspberry Pi board internals is one of my favourite topics. I know a bunch of obscure things about these cute little boards. Three years ago, I covered a …read more
 
A Minecraft Simulation Proved That The Game Can Beat Itself After Nearly 2 Billion Years - IGN - Google Tue, 22 Sep 2026 16:58:15 GMT
A Minecraft Simulation Proved That The Game Can Beat Itself After Nearly 2 Billion Years IGN
 
IT mistake erases 11 years of viewing history for hospitals’ maternity records - ArsTechnica Tue, 22 Sep 2026 16:55:40 GMT
The English hospitals recovered patient care data only.
 
Joby just flew a plane 3,199 miles across the US with no pilot at the controls - TechSpot Tue, 22 Sep 2026 16:54:00 GMT

The aircraft left Concord, California, earlier this month. A safety pilot was aboard, but Joby said the pilot did not help operate the aircraft.

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How to add extra Ethernet ports if your router doesn't have enough - Engadget Tue, 22 Sep 2026 16:30:00 GMT
Ethernet ports are often in short supply. If you run low, a cheap device lets you add more to your existing router without fuss.
 
Effort begins to fill the void left by terminated US climate report - ArsTechnica Tue, 22 Sep 2026 16:26:30 GMT
First paper added to community collection is a roadmap for research.
 
Apple Will Soon Announce an All-New Operating System - MacRumors - Google Tue, 22 Sep 2026 16:19:57 GMT
  1. Apple Will Soon Announce an All-New Operating System MacRumors
  2. Apple’s ‘Personal Hub’ AI Strategy Hints at Upcoming Home Device Bloomberg.com
  3. Apple’s Long-Rumored Home Hub Smart Display Might Arrive in October CNET
  4. Apple's New HomePad Is a Siri AI-Powered Smart Home Hub Expected to Launch as Early as October Hypebeast
  5. Apple Home Hub Device Built Around Siri AI May Be Almost Ready Engadget
 
Improve your Roku TV's image quality by changing these settings - Engadget Tue, 22 Sep 2026 16:00:00 GMT
Your Roku TV has lots of settings to make the picture quality look more detailed and clearer, but you have to know where to look.
 
With "a dozen" music levels, Rayman Legends Retold doubles down on the best bit of the original game, and having played it I couldn't be happier - Eurogamer.net - Google Tue, 22 Sep 2026 16:00:00 GMT
  1. With "a dozen" music levels, Rayman Legends Retold doubles down on the best bit of the original game, and having played it I couldn't be happier Eurogamer.net
  2. After 3 Hours, Rayman Legends Retold Could Be 2026's Surprise Best Remake polygon.com
  3. Rayman Legends Retold Doesn’t Feel Like a Necessary Remake, But It’s Still a Good Time | IGN Preview IGN
  4. Rayman Legends Retold reveals 6-minute trailer shows new story, Land of the Livid Dead, customization, more Nintendo Everything
  5. Accessibility Features in Rayman Legends Retold Ubisoft
 
Rabbit Is Back, This Time With an AI Agent App - Wired Tue, 22 Sep 2026 16:00:00 GMT
Two years after trying to sidestep mobile apps with dedicated AI hardware, Rabbit is launching OS3, a cross-platform agent that lives on the screens you already use.
 
State Of Decay 3 Studio Announces It’s Now Free From Xbox And Employee-Owned - Kotaku - Google Tue, 22 Sep 2026 15:45:43 GMT
  1. State Of Decay 3 Studio Announces It’s Now Free From Xbox And Employee-Owned Kotaku
  2. Undead Labs Goes Independent After Xbox Separation, Confirms State of Decay 3 Is Still In Development IGN
  3. 'State of Decay 3' Gets Encouraging Update as Studio Escapes Xbox Layoffs polygon.com
  4. Undead Labs Regains Freedom in the Big Xbox Reset, yet State of Decay 3 Still Ships Day-One on Game Pass Wccftech
  5. State of Decay 3 is building a deeper survival community, one now free from Xbox Shacknews
 
Starcloud wants to mine Bitcoin in space, if it can figure out how to cool the hardware - TechSpot Tue, 22 Sep 2026 15:38:00 GMT

CEO Philip Johnston says Starcloud will be the first company to mine Bitcoin in space, with ASICs riding aboard Starcloud-2 when it's expected to launch in early 2027.

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Shuffling the deck chairs: Xbox continues its "reset" with dramatic restructuring - ArsTechnica Tue, 22 Sep 2026 15:30:53 GMT
Activision gets Halo, Obsidian becomes part of Bethesda, and more internal shake-ups.
 
Do USB extenders really work and are they safe to use? - Engadget Tue, 22 Sep 2026 15:30:00 GMT
USB extenders will help you connect devices over longer distances, but not all of them have the same capabilities when performing this function.
 
Amazon Leo is bringing Elon-free satellite internet to Uzbekistan - Engadget Tue, 22 Sep 2026 15:26:43 GMT
Amazon Leo is teaming up with one of the country's ISPs to connect hard-to-reach regions.
 
Sublime Text stays fast and focused with Python 3.14 upgrade - TechSpot Tue, 22 Sep 2026 15:23:00 GMT
Sublime Text has upgraded its plugin environment, while adding file icon themes and improving performance when saving many files and checking Git status. While other code editors embrace AI, Sublime Text sticks to what it does best: being a fast, lightweight code editor.
 
Hellblade developer Ninja Theory heading towards closure in new wave of Xbox cuts, as two separate agreements collapse - Eurogamer.net - Google Tue, 22 Sep 2026 15:12:52 GMT
  1. Hellblade developer Ninja Theory heading towards closure in new wave of Xbox cuts, as two separate agreements collapse Eurogamer.net
  2. Xbox Warns Ninja Theory Could Be Closed As Two Agreements Fall Through Pure Xbox
  3. Hellblade developer Ninja Theory and Arkane Studios face closure in Xbox cuts Metro.co.uk
  4. Senua might be a casualty of Xbox’s reset as layoffs continue GamesBeat
  5. Microsoft Signals Intention to Close Down Ninja Theory After Deals to Save the Hellblade Developer Fall Through IGN
 
Digital Upgrade Brings Medium Format Camera Into the 21st Century - Hack a Day Tue, 22 Sep 2026 15:00:08 GMT
Large format cameras can produce amazing shots, but are a bit too bulky to be practical. Medium format is a different story, as [Wenting] demonstrates with his Sitina B220M — …read more
 
Five reasons to stick with your iPhone 17 Pro instead of upgrading to the 18 Pro - Engadget Tue, 22 Sep 2026 15:00:00 GMT
The iPhone 18 Pro offers Apple's latest and greatest, but it's only a meaningful upgrade if you're coming from a model that's several years old.
 
Xbox 'reset' continues with 268 job cuts and Activision making the next Halo game - Engadget Tue, 22 Sep 2026 14:57:18 GMT
Xbox's turbulent 2026 continues with more job cuts and a probable closure of Ninja Theory.
 
AI data center boom hits growing resistance as $68 billion in US projects are blocked or delayed - TechSpot Tue, 22 Sep 2026 14:51:00 GMT

Local opposition blocked or delayed 45 data center projects valued at $68 billion during the second quarter, according to Data Center Watch, a research initiative from AI intelligence company 10a Labs. The affected projects accounted for more than half of the large-scale data center developments the group began tracking during the period.

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The Maker’s Toolbox: Bambu Lab R1 CO2 Laser Cutter Review - Hackster.io - Google Tue, 22 Sep 2026 14:45:12 GMT
  1. The Maker’s Toolbox: Bambu Lab R1 CO2 Laser Cutter Review Hackster.io
  2. Can Bambu Labs 3D Printer Success Translate to a Standalone Laser? I Believe It Can CNET
  3. First impressions of the beastly new Bambu Lab R1 laser cutter Creative Bloq
  4. Bambu Lab R1 Review: This one stands alone Tom's Hardware
  5. Bambu Lab’s First Laser Engraver Lands Days After a $27.6M Patent Loss to Stratasys 3Dnatives
 
Protests for Germany’s car industry as job losses loom - ArsTechnica Tue, 22 Sep 2026 14:40:47 GMT
A combination of Chinese competition and US tariffs is causing problems in Germany.
 
NVMe vs. SATA SSD: What's the difference between the two drive types? - Engadget Tue, 22 Sep 2026 14:30:00 GMT
An SSD is a huge upgrade over an HDD, but SATA and NVMe SSDs offer major differences in their performance.
 
Trump’s sneaky plan to gut Endangered Species Act draws from 1995 Scalia dissent - ArsTechnica Tue, 22 Sep 2026 14:29:15 GMT
Trump adopts Scalia’s ire for feds protecting populations of endangered animals.
 
Activision says the Call of Duty cheat economy is now a $8.5 billion industry - TechSpot Tue, 22 Sep 2026 14:18:00 GMT

The company also cited a recent study by threat intelligence firm Intorqa, which claims the cheat economy generates between $5.1 billion and $13.8 billion every year, with the median estimate being around $8.5 billion. The study claims that the cheat economy is made up of two revenue streams: subscription software...

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XBOX Moves Rare Under Activision & Obsidian Entertainment to Bethesda - Insider Gaming - Google Tue, 22 Sep 2026 14:07:13 GMT
  1. XBOX Moves Rare Under Activision & Obsidian Entertainment to Bethesda Insider Gaming
  2. Obsidian Entertainment Is Officially Moving Under Bethesda As It Works On Its New Fallout Game Kotaku
  3. What the hell are you guys doing? PC Gamer
  4. Obsidian's New Fallout Game Is Still Coming, As The Studio Moves Under Bethesda's Umbrella GameSpot
  5. Obsidian Entertainment to fall under Bethesda's authority following Xbox layoffs Shacknews
 
Apple Wallet driver’s licenses coming to three new states soon - 9to5Mac - Google Tue, 22 Sep 2026 14:03:00 GMT
  1. Apple Wallet driver’s licenses coming to three new states soon 9to5Mac
  2. Apple Wallet Driver’s Licenses Are Coming to Three More States Gadget Review
 
I’ve Been Waiting for a Coffee Maker With No Plastic in the Brew Path. Caraway Just Delivered - CNET Tue, 22 Sep 2026 14:00:00 GMT
Caraway launched its first appliance today, and we got our hands on it early.
 
Can Bambu Labs 3D Printer Success Translate to a Standalone Laser? I Believe It Can - CNET Tue, 22 Sep 2026 14:00:00 GMT
While Bambu Labs has made laser cutters in the past, the R1 is the company’s first dedicated tool.
 
British Columbia says OpenAI could have stopped a school shooting, and is suing over it - TechSpot Tue, 22 Sep 2026 13:47:00 GMT

The suit, which was filed in San Francisco federal court, accuses OpenAI accuses OpenAI of designing an unsafe product and acting negligently. It seeks damages to fund recovery efforts in the province following the shooting at a school in Tumbler Ridge in February.

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Dyson’s most overengineered gadget may have a waterproofing problem - ArsTechnica Tue, 22 Sep 2026 13:33:16 GMT
Dyson admits a component issue but won't say what's failing in its $500 toothbrush.
 
Samsung's One UI 9 rollout may have hit a speed bump for the Galaxy S26 (Updated: Dates removed) - Android Authority - Google Tue, 22 Sep 2026 13:22:00 GMT
  1. Samsung's One UI 9 rollout may have hit a speed bump for the Galaxy S26 (Updated: Dates removed) Android Authority
  2. Samsung Begins Official Rollout of One UI 9, Bringing the Latest Galaxy Experiences to More Devices Samsung Global Newsroom
  3. Samsung's latest Galaxy S26 series update is turning into a big mess, and other devices could follow PhoneArena
  4. Samsung has delayed its Android 17 update 9to5Google
  5. Samsung Galaxy S25 Will get Android 17: Here’s When Tech Advisor
 
Google's Googlebook isn't a better Chromebook, it's an attempt to rebuild the PC around Android - TechSpot Tue, 22 Sep 2026 13:22:00 GMT

Pre-orders are now open for the first Googlebook laptops from five manufacturers. Starting prices range from $899 to $1,299.

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Dune: Awakening Arrives on XBOX With New Ways to Play - news.xbox.com - Google Tue, 22 Sep 2026 13:03:13 GMT
  1. Dune: Awakening Arrives on XBOX With New Ways to Play news.xbox.com
  2. Dune: Awakening Out Now on Console, New Single Player Mode and Film DLC Available on All Platforms Bandai Namco Europe
  3. Dune: Awakening On PS5 Is A Solid Port, Even If It Has Some Interesting Control Quirks MMORPG.com
  4. Dune Awakening now has a solo mode for players put off by its MMO leanings, while Funcom has adjusted progression so 'you don't have to lose things anymore' PC Gamer
  5. Here's Your First Look At Dune: Awakening On Xbox Series X And Series S Pure Xbox
 
I tested Sonos’s new Dolby Atmos soundbar – and I was not disappointed - What Hi-Fi? - Google Tue, 22 Sep 2026 13:00:00 GMT
  1. I tested Sonos’s new Dolby Atmos soundbar – and I was not disappointed What Hi-Fi?
  2. Sonos Ace Ultra Review: Giving The People What They Want Engadget
  3. I flew 11,000 miles with the new Sonos Ace Ultra headphones, and their noise cancellation wowed me Business Insider
  4. Sonos Ace Ultra Review: Headphones That Only Hardcore Sonos Fans Could Love Gizmodo
  5. Sonos Ships New Beam Ultra Soundbar And Ace Ultra Wireless Headphones Forbes
 
AI Models Built From Rat Brains Just Got Closer to Reality - Wired Tue, 22 Sep 2026 13:00:00 GMT
The Biological Computing Company is bringing its AI tools to Amazon Web Services in a major boost for a once-fringe field that aims to marry nature with code.
 
Adobe Brings Its Premiere Video Editing Mobile App to Android - CNET Tue, 22 Sep 2026 13:00:00 GMT
As more creators edit on the go, Adobe is making Premiere compatible with more devices, including foldables.
 
These discreet hearing aid glasses now have better voice boosting and battery life - The Verge - Google Tue, 22 Sep 2026 13:00:00 GMT
  1. These discreet hearing aid glasses now have better voice boosting and battery life The Verge
  2. Finally, Smart Glasses With a Use Case That Isn’t Icky Gizmodo
  3. What might finally get you to try smart glasses? GovTech
  4. EssilorLuxottica Launches Nuance Audio Plus Hearing Glasses The Hearing Review
 
Adobe Premiere, One of the iPhone’s Best Video-Editing Apps, Is Now on Android - Wired Tue, 22 Sep 2026 13:00:00 GMT
The Android version of Premiere has unique layouts on candy bar phones and foldable devices. It’s free to use and available today.
 
Viture’s Vonder Glasses Are Meant to Map Your Mind - Wired Tue, 22 Sep 2026 13:00:00 GMT
No cameras? No problem. Viture’s first display-free smart glasses have bone-conduction microphones to privately record your daily musings.
 
A driverless Waymo car wandered into a farmers market, and nobody knew how to stop it - TechSpot Tue, 22 Sep 2026 12:33:00 GMT

The vehicle entered Denver's South Pearl Street Farmers Market on Sunday, September 20. Assistant market manager Shari Wilkins told 9News (via The Denver Gazette) that it arrived around 8:40 am, 20 minutes before the market was due to open.

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Airbus is using a Steam Deck to drive a Mars rover prototype - TechSpot Tue, 22 Sep 2026 11:58:00 GMT

The setup appears in a video from YouTuber Tom Scott, who visited Airbus facilities in the UK to see work on the rover. The project is focused on developing a vehicle that can travel across Mars with a high degree of autonomy. Because signals take too long to travel between...

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Apple’s MLB Dodgers Live Broadcast Was Shot With iPhone 18 Pro Max - CNET Tue, 22 Sep 2026 11:47:14 GMT
Around half of the cameras that shot the baseball game were new iPhone 18 Pro Max units, some of which sent footage over 5G.
 
GoPro Mission 1 Pro ILS Review (2026): Cinema-Quality Action Cam - Wired Tue, 22 Sep 2026 11:30:00 GMT
GoPro’s first foray into the world of cinema cameras isn’t perfect, but it sure is a lot of fun to shoot with.
 
Engineer says Claude Code has made his job "soul-sucking" as workers spend 12-hour days pressing enter - TechSpot Tue, 22 Sep 2026 11:15:00 GMT

The engineer, who posted anonymously on X under the username voxium for fear of reprisal from his employer, called his new role at an undisclosed company "soul-sucking."

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NASA chief: I'm only interested in "good deals" from international partners - ArsTechnica Tue, 22 Sep 2026 11:00:37 GMT
"There was absolutely a time where we were trying to make everyone happy."
 
Raspberry Pi Locks Down RAM Upgrades - Hack a Day Tue, 22 Sep 2026 11:00:32 GMT
In a recent video [Jeff Geerling] addresses an issue discovered with the Raspberry Pi firmware, specifically how since around 2024 the firmware locks down what RAM size and even module …read more
 
WoW: Forever on class balance, competing with Retail, Player Housing, and more - Windows Central - Google Tue, 22 Sep 2026 11:00:00 GMT
  1. WoW: Forever on class balance, competing with Retail, Player Housing, and more Windows Central
  2. Choose Your Ruleset in World of Warcraft: Forever Blizzard News
  3. WoW: Forever Doesn’t Let Shamans Or Warlocks Tank, But That Could Change GameSpot
  4. World Of Warcraft: Forever Devs Answer Our Biggest Questions At BlizzCon Game Informer
  5. World of Warcraft Forever beta sees ‘crazy’ numbers: ‘We’ve got something really special here’ Massively Overpowered
 
Googlebooks will live or die on the loyalty of a billion Android users - 9to5Google - Google Tue, 22 Sep 2026 11:00:00 GMT
  1. Googlebooks will live or die on the loyalty of a billion Android users 9to5Google
  2. Googlebook: The laptop your Android phone has been waiting for blog.google
  3. The First Googlebooks Are Here, and They’re Everything I Need in a Laptop CNET
  4. Google Rolls Out $899-Plus ‘Googlebook’ AI Laptops With Hardware Partners Bloomberg.com
  5. I got to see Google’s wild ideas about the future of laptops The Verge
 
The UK Government Faces a Reckoning Over Palantir - Wired Tue, 22 Sep 2026 11:00:00 GMT
Andy Burnham once kept Palantir out of Greater Manchester. His first test as prime minister is whether to cut the company’s £330 million NHS contract—and risk a rupture with Big Tech and Washington.
 
Everything You Know About Political Violence Is Probably Wrong - Wired Tue, 22 Sep 2026 11:00:00 GMT
Public disagreement about whether political violence is rising and who is responsible for it stems not from ideology alone but from competing definitions about what should be counted.
 
The Rumour Engine – 22nd of September - Warhammer Community - Google Tue, 22 Sep 2026 10:56:18 GMT
The Rumour Engine – 22nd of September Warhammer Community
 
Is a Home Security System Subscription Worth It? (2026) - Wired Tue, 22 Sep 2026 10:36:00 GMT
Just about every home security system has paid options, but with a little effort and a focus on local storage, you can build your own without the recurring costs.
 
I Built AI Clones of My Coworkers. Things Got Weird - Wired Tue, 22 Sep 2026 10:30:00 GMT
Brian Bot loved talking about improv, while Sophie Bot wouldn’t stop calling me “big dog.” Welcome to the future of work.
 
Epson Expands Its Home Theater Projector Line - CNET Tue, 22 Sep 2026 10:15:00 GMT
Epson’s new LS models are laser-lit and cheaper than the flagship LS11000.
 
AMD Radeon RX 9050 4GB: It's a Scam - TechSpot Tue, 22 Sep 2026 10:06:00 GMT
AMD's Radeon RX 9050 4GB shares a name with the faster 8GB model, but half the VRAM and memory bandwidth make this OEM-only GPU a far worse deal than buyers may realize.
 
A New Tool Found Malware That’s Guided by an AI Hive Mind—No Humans in Sight - Wired Tue, 22 Sep 2026 10:00:00 GMT
Cisco Talos researchers created a new framework for identifying malware and hacking tools that rely on AI chatbots—and quickly discovered something unusual.
 
Patti Harrison Had Dreams of a Tech Utopia. Silicon Valley Smashed Them - Wired Tue, 22 Sep 2026 10:00:00 GMT
The comedian sat down with WIRED to talk about social media, AI, and getting laughs for impersonating Boston Dynamics’ robot dogs.
 
I Visited the Real-Life Silent Hill Village in Scotland - CNET Tue, 22 Sep 2026 09:50:13 GMT
Silent Hill: Townfall’s setting of St. Amelia is based on a real place. I went to visit.
 
A New Chatbot Wants to Unlock the Secrets in Tattered Ancient Greek Records - Wired Tue, 22 Sep 2026 09:30:00 GMT
In the hope of uncovering new details about ancient life, researchers have developed a large language model that fills in the gaps in papyrus fragments.
 
How to Use AI With Your Privacy Intact - Wired Tue, 22 Sep 2026 09:00:00 GMT
Your conversations with AI chatbots are both highly personal and deeply vulnerable to surveillance. Here’s how you can protect yourself.
 
I studied the iPhone Duo and Galaxy Z Fold 8 for a week. 5 reasons I only want Samsung's phone - Android Authority - Google Tue, 22 Sep 2026 09:00:00 GMT
  1. I studied the iPhone Duo and Galaxy Z Fold 8 for a week. 5 reasons I only want Samsung's phone Android Authority
  2. Apple (AAPL)’s New CEO Bets Big on a $1,999 Foldable iPhone Yahoo Finance
  3. Why Apple could soon join Nvidia in the exclusive $5 trillion club MarketWatch
  4. iPhone Duo Hands-On: Apple’s First Foldable Phone Is All About The Software Smarts Forbes
  5. How The iPhone Duo's Software Is Different From A Standard iPhone Engadget
 
Apple Quietly Removes iPhone 16 and iPhone 17 From Texture and Grain Support - The Mac Observer - Google Tue, 22 Sep 2026 08:44:11 GMT
  1. Apple Quietly Removes iPhone 16 and iPhone 17 From Texture and Grain Support The Mac Observer
  2. Apple clarifies that Texture and Grain controls are exclusive to the latest iPhones’ cameras The Verge
  3. iPhone 18 Pro: Use Texture Controls in Photographic Styles MacRumors
  4. Apple’s next-gen photo controls only work on images ‘captured’ on a new iPhone Macworld
  5. Apple’s new Texture and Grain camera controls are locked to iPhone 18 Pro after all Cult of Mac
 
Sega wanted to cancel the entire Sonic series but the first movie saved it, says Sonic Team head Iizuka - Video Games Chronicle - Google Tue, 22 Sep 2026 08:40:07 GMT
  1. Sega wanted to cancel the entire Sonic series but the first movie saved it, says Sonic Team head Iizuka Video Games Chronicle
  2. "I Was Told That We Should Cancel The Entire Franchise" - Sonic Boss Takashi Iizuka On His "Fight" With Sega Over The Blue Blur's Future Time Extension
  3. Sega Bosses Wanted to Kill the 'Entire' Sonic the Hedgehog Franchise, Before Its Movie Success IGN
  4. Sega Nearly Cancelled the Entire Sonic Franchise Before the Success of the Movies VGChartz
  5. Sega Once Floated Cancelling Sonic the Hedgehog, but the Movies Changed Everything polygon.com
 
Pokémon TCG 30th Collection: Cursed Blood Mew Pokemon card misprint sends resellers wild - mashable.com - Google Tue, 22 Sep 2026 08:25:40 GMT
  1. Pokémon TCG 30th Collection: Cursed Blood Mew Pokemon card misprint sends resellers wild mashable.com
  2. Pokémon Card Scalpers Are Moaning That the 30th Anniversary Set Isn't Profitable Enough for Them, as Rare Cards Have Been Made Easier to Find Yahoo
  3. What are the Blood Mew Pokémon cards? Sole Retriever
  4. Celebrate 30 Years of Pokémon with a Family Experience at 35 PNW Target locations ThurstonTalk
  5. Target holding a big Pokemon TCG 30th Celebration anniversary event The Olympian
 
Tiny Scratch-Built Cyberdeck is in Mint Condition - Hack a Day Tue, 22 Sep 2026 08:00:31 GMT
[Salim Benbouziyane] shows off his TN Deck, a tiny custom cyberdeck built into an Altoids tin. It’s a skillful build that really makes the most of the available space, and …read more
 
A Computer Terminal the Old Way - Hack a Day Tue, 22 Sep 2026 05:00:48 GMT
Here in 2026 if we need a terminal the chances are we fire one up on our computer and continue on our way without a thought. What we are doing …read more
 
Layla Sleep Coupon: Save Up to $600 in September 2026 - Wired Tue, 22 Sep 2026 05:00:00 GMT
Upgrade your sleep setup with the latest Layla promo codes. Save on flippable mattresses, copper-infused pillows, and adjustable bases in September 2026.
 
Loop Earplugs Discount Codes: 40% Off - Wired Tue, 22 Sep 2026 05:00:00 GMT
Save on Loop Earplugs, including Quiet 2 and popular gift sets for improved sleep, focus, and comfort.
 
Ruggable Discount Code: 30% Off Rugs | September 2026 - Wired Tue, 22 Sep 2026 05:00:00 GMT
Keep your floors pristine and your budget intact. Save up to 30% off machine-washable rugs, runners, mats, and pillows using Ruggable coupons plus our expert advice.
 
1Password Coupon: Score a Free Trial in September 2026 - Wired Tue, 22 Sep 2026 05:00:00 GMT
Save up to 28% on business and personal memberships with 1Password promo codes and deals.
 
Meta Quest Promo Codes and Coupons for September 2026 - Wired Tue, 22 Sep 2026 05:00:00 GMT
Experience cutting-edge VR and save up to 20% with coupons for the latest games, Meta Quest 3, Ray-Ban AI glasses, and more deals.
 
Womanizer Coupons: Save 15% in September 2026 - Wired Tue, 22 Sep 2026 05:00:00 GMT
Save on the Womanizer Duo Premium and more with our latest Womanizer discount codes.
 
SelectBlinds Promo Codes & Coupons: 10% Off - Wired Tue, 22 Sep 2026 05:00:00 GMT
Redecorate your home for less with our expert tips on applying SelectBlinds coupons, maximizing holiday sales, and locking in new customer discounts.
 
Logitech Promo Codes and Deals: Up to $100 Off - Wired Tue, 22 Sep 2026 05:00:00 GMT
Score up to $100 off refurbished premium products, free shipping on orders of $29+, and more at Logitech.
 
T-Mobile Promo Codes: 25% Off | September 2026 - Wired Tue, 22 Sep 2026 05:00:00 GMT
Discover how to save on T-Mobile Business Internet and phone plans, from sign-up perks and switching rewards to bundled offers and free lines.
 
Acer Promo Codes: 40% Off - Wired Tue, 22 Sep 2026 05:00:00 GMT
From 40% off accessory bundles to verified student and military discounts, here's how to save on Predator, Nitro, and Swift laptops and monitors at Acer.com.
 
Western Digital Promo Code: 15% Off - Wired Tue, 22 Sep 2026 05:00:00 GMT
Get 15% off your first order at Western Digital when you register your email.
 
5 Disadvantages Of Cooking On An Induction Stovetop - mashed.com - Google Tue, 22 Sep 2026 04:03:00 GMT
5 Disadvantages Of Cooking On An Induction Stovetop mashed.com
 
MIT named the nation’s top university by U.S. News for 2026-27 - MIT Tue, 22 Sep 2026 04:01:00 GMT
The Institute’s undergraduate engineering, computer science, and economics programs are No. 1; its business program is No. 2.
 
Acer CEO says PC prices could fall by 2027, accuses rivals of milking the RAM shortage for profit - TechSpot Tue, 22 Sep 2026 04:01:00 GMT

Acer CEO Jason Chen recently told DigiTimes that PC price hikes related to RAM shortages might begin to reverse by late 2027. The statement counters earlier claims from other memory manufacturer CEOs that the situation would continue until at least 2030.

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Podcast: SHASS’s special sauce - MIT Tue, 22 Sep 2026 04:00:00 GMT
Established after World War II, the School of the Humanities, Arts, and Social Sciences is an integral part of the MIT experience. Three faculty reflect on the school’s ongoing impact.
 
Warner Bros. Merger Back On: Paramount Settles Antitrust Suit - CNET Tue, 22 Sep 2026 01:33:59 GMT
Paramount has reached a settlement in the 12-state antitrust suit, clearing the path for its proposed $111 billion Warner Bros. Discovery merger.
 
Disturbing Experiment Points to Dangers of Using AI Models Not Meant for Robotics - CNET Tue, 22 Sep 2026 01:24:54 GMT
The point of the unsafe prompts was to test what happens when you hand physical agency over to LLMs.
 
AI ‘Actress’ Tilly Norwood Glitches on Live TV in Surreal Nightmare - CNET Tue, 22 Sep 2026 00:22:11 GMT
The AI-generated star spoke Cantonese, plotted “treasons” and baffled news anchors.
 
Injustice 3 Leak Reveals Two Fighters That Might Be In The Sequel - Kotaku - Google Mon, 21 Sep 2026 23:00:25 GMT
  1. Injustice 3 Leak Reveals Two Fighters That Might Be In The Sequel Kotaku
  2. Report: Injustice 3 Leak Reveals New and Returning Characters for Roster MP1st
  3. New Injustice 3 Evidence Suggests It May Bring Back A Character Who Died A Very Injustice Death GameSpot
  4. Injustice 3 Features 1 Character Fans Will Expect and 1 Who Perhaps Comes as a Surprise, According to a Fresh Leak IGN
  5. NetherRealm Has Been Working On An "Unannounced AAA Title" For Nearly 6 Years, Likely Injustice 3 TwistedVoxel
 
Battery Size Upgrades Inbound for Galaxy S27 Ultra and Pro - droid-life.com - Google Mon, 21 Sep 2026 22:30:13 GMT
  1. Battery Size Upgrades Inbound for Galaxy S27 Ultra and Pro droid-life.com
  2. Galaxy S27 Ultra Release Date: Samsung Changes Battery After 6 Years Forbes
  3. Samsung Galaxy S27 Pro and S27 Ultra's battery capacities and charging specs revealed - GSMArena.com news GSMArena.com
  4. Samsung's Galaxy S27 battery upgrade is six years too late and still not enough Android Police
  5. The Galaxy S27 may be making a sacrifice for the greater good PhoneArena
 
Muse, Meta's extraordinarily privileged AI assistant, has a serious 0-day - ArsTechnica Mon, 21 Sep 2026 22:24:38 GMT
A simple ClickFix attack is only one way to completely hijack the new agent.
 
Say Hello to RatHat, a New AI-Powered Malware Invading the Android Ecosystem - CNET Mon, 21 Sep 2026 22:10:01 GMT
The malware pretends to be a legitimate download for an app like Google Chrome.
 
Napster Developing AI Teacher Clones to Provide Personalized Homework Support - CNET Mon, 21 Sep 2026 22:01:04 GMT
The company, once a file-sharing app and then a streaming service, is teaming up with an educational organization in the Middle East to create virtual replicas of teachers.
 
At Least One Of Persona 4′ s Original Actors Reprises Their Role In Revival - Kotaku - Google Mon, 21 Sep 2026 22:00:43 GMT
  1. At Least One Of Persona 4′ s Original Actors Reprises Their Role In Revival Kotaku
  2. Persona 4 Revival Is Sticking With Kanji And Naoto's Stories Kotaku
  3. Persona 4 Revival Game Adds Aika Nakamura as New Social Link Character Anime News Network
  4. New Persona 4 Revival Reveals Include Adachi and Soundtrack CD Siliconera
  5. Four New Voice Actors Locked In For Persona 4 Revival's English Cast The Otaku's Study
 
Pokémon collector guilty of using GPS tracker to follow woman stocking the cards - FOX 8 News - Google Mon, 21 Sep 2026 21:58:33 GMT
  1. Pokémon collector guilty of using GPS tracker to follow woman stocking the cards FOX 8 News
  2. 72-Year-Old Ohio Man Put A GPS Tracker On Pokémon Delivery Driver's Vehicle Aftermath
  3. 72-Year-Old Put Tracker On Pokémon Delivery Driver's Car Kotaku
  4. 72-year-old facing jail time after placing a tracker on a delivery truck to snag Pokémon TCG products GoNintendo
 
Bungie Announces Plans To Restore Vaulted Destiny 2 Content And Substantial Reworks To Marathon - Game Informer - Google Mon, 21 Sep 2026 21:29:00 GMT
  1. Bungie Announces Plans To Restore Vaulted Destiny 2 Content And Substantial Reworks To Marathon Game Informer
  2. The Next Chapter for Bungie Bungie.net
  3. Here’s Everything Being Unvaulted In Destiny 2’s Revival Forbes
  4. A Humbled Bungie Tries To Hit The Reset Button After Years Of Mistakes: 'We Lost Trust, We Lost Incredible Colleagues, And We Lost Sight Of What We Should Be Prioritizing Most' Kotaku
  5. Bungie Leaders Now Say The Studio's 'Not Done With Destiny' Engadget
 
Military milestone: Ukrainian naval drone sinks Russian kamikaze drone boat - ArsTechnica Mon, 21 Sep 2026 21:07:05 GMT
Drone boat battle occurs as Ukraine and Russia target Black Sea ports and ships.
 
Saudi Arabia wants a car industry, launches Ceer with two EVs - ArsTechnica Mon, 21 Sep 2026 20:55:36 GMT
The new carmaker is a joint venture between the Saudi PIF and Foxconn.
 
Chip and Joanna Gaines’s Texas Castle ‘Fixer Upper’ Finds a Buyer - Mansion Global - Google Mon, 21 Sep 2026 20:50:00 GMT
Chip and Joanna Gaines’s Texas Castle ‘Fixer Upper’ Finds a Buyer Mansion Global
 
Finding purpose through research - MIT Mon, 21 Sep 2026 20:35:00 GMT
This summer, BSG-MSRP-Bio student Marina Milea investigated how lung cancers become resistant to targeted therapies, gaining hands-on research experience in the Jacks Lab at the Koch Institute.
 
AMD just joined the $1 trillion club, beating Intel to the milestone - TechSpot Mon, 21 Sep 2026 20:08:00 GMT

Nvidia eclipsed the $1 trillion valuation mark in May 2023, and has not looked back since. The company has continued to tack on value driven largely by the AI boom. Currently, the chipmaker has an incredible market cap of roughly $5.48 trillion, making it the most valuable company in the...

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Internet Explorer is finally, truly dying, and Microsoft wants you ready by 2029 - TechSpot Mon, 21 Sep 2026 19:25:00 GMT

Microsoft retired support for Internet Explorer 11 years ago, but the ancient browser is still lingering in modern Windows releases through the IE Mode feature. By the end of 2029, even IE Mode will finally be gone, along with IE's ancient web engine technology. Enterprise organizations should prepare for the...

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Silent Hill: Townfall debuts in a haunting return to psychological horror - TechSpot Mon, 21 Sep 2026 19:17:00 GMT
Silent Hill: Townfall takes the series to a remote Scottish setting, blending first-person gameplay with the psychological horror and storytelling the franchise is known for. Its gripping mystery, sound design, and fresh ideas make it one of the most compelling horror games of the year.
 
LibreOffice developer explains why it cannot display some Microsoft Office charts - Neowin - Google Mon, 21 Sep 2026 19:00:00 GMT
LibreOffice developer explains why it cannot display some Microsoft Office charts Neowin
 
Gemini's big UI cleanup gets ready for a settings overhaul - Android Authority - Google Mon, 21 Sep 2026 18:56:00 GMT
  1. Gemini's big UI cleanup gets ready for a settings overhaul Android Authority
  2. Google Could Be Working on a New Look for Gemini Settings Android Headlines
 
Rockstar Games Outlines New Modding Policy Ahead of GTA 6's Release - IGN - Google Mon, 21 Sep 2026 18:43:45 GMT
  1. Rockstar Games Outlines New Modding Policy Ahead of GTA 6's Release IGN
  2. Rockstar officially draws a hard line on GTA mods ahead of GTA 6 TweakTown
  3. Rockstar Games Does Not Want You to Mod ‘Grand Theft Auto VI’ Gizmodo
  4. Rockstar Asks Fans To ‘Respect Our Games’ As It Updates Strict Modding Guidelines Kotaku
  5. Rockstar Issues Major Update Before 'GTA 6' Release polygon.com
 
Nintendo Switch ports of Pokémon Ruby and Sapphire look even more likely after official account shares suspiciously HD footage of the GBA games - Eurogamer.net - Google Mon, 21 Sep 2026 18:36:03 GMT
  1. Nintendo Switch ports of Pokémon Ruby and Sapphire look even more likely after official account shares suspiciously HD footage of the GBA games Eurogamer.net
  2. Pokémon Teases Ruby & Sapphire’s Return on Nintendo Switch Comic Book Resources
  3. Pokémon Ruby & Sapphire HD Footage Reignites Rumours About Switch Ports Nintendo Life
  4. Pokemon account posts Pokemon Ruby & Sapphire played on unknown emulator fuelling Switch re-release hopes My Nintendo News
  5. Pokémon Ruby and Sapphire remaster footage surfaces, fuelling hopes for Nintendo Switch ports GAMINGbible
 
AI, Tariffs, Rare Minerals: What to Expect From Trump’s Upcoming Summit With Xi Jinping - Wired Mon, 21 Sep 2026 18:33:02 GMT
Washington and Beijing have grown ever more linked in the AI boom, making hardware exports and technological restrictions hefty bargaining chips in negotiations.
 
Final Fantasy Director Says Xenogears 'Sounds Like A Tough Game' To Remake And I'm Beginning To Think The Cult PS1 RPG Might Never Be Coming Back - Kotaku - Google Mon, 21 Sep 2026 18:30:42 GMT
  1. Final Fantasy Director Says Xenogears 'Sounds Like A Tough Game' To Remake And I'm Beginning To Think The Cult PS1 RPG Might Never Be Coming Back Kotaku
  2. FF7 Revelation director Hamaguchi discusses the game’s 200GB size, DLC plans, and a new Tifa detail Video Games Chronicle
  3. TGS 2026 — Final Fantasy VII Revelation Hands-On Preview: Once More, With Feeling RPGFan
  4. Final Fantasy VII Revelation and Beyond: An Interview with Director Naoki Hamaguchi Anime News Network
  5. I Guess I’ll Delete Every PS5 Game I Own To Make Room For FF7 Revelation GameSpot
 
This one-command trick can put your localhost on the internet, no port forwarding required - TechSpot Mon, 21 Sep 2026 18:20:00 GMT

"Put localhost on the Internet," was the new pitch for an old feature that had Cloudflare at the top of Hacker News and X's dev circles for the last few days. The tool has existed since 2021, and let's you run one command: cloudflared tunnel --url http://localhost:8000, and whatever is...

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Comfy Desktop makes running local AI models on your PC much easier - TechSpot Mon, 21 Sep 2026 18:08:00 GMT
Comfy Desktop lets you generate AI images and video locally using your own GPU, with popular models such as Stable Diffusion, SDXL, Flux, Wan, and others. It wraps the powerful ComfyUI workflow system into a desktop app that handles installation, dependencies, and more, removing much of the hassle from running generative AI on your own hardware.
 
iPhone 14 Pro vs. iPhone 18 Pro Buyer's Guide: Should You Upgrade? - MacRumors - Google Mon, 21 Sep 2026 18:05:14 GMT
  1. iPhone 14 Pro vs. iPhone 18 Pro Buyer's Guide: Should You Upgrade? MacRumors
  2. Apple Just Got a New Signal From iPhone 18 Demand Yahoo Finance
  3. Apple’s iPhone 18 Pro vs. 17 Pro: What the Extra $100 Brings to the Newer Pro iPhone CNET
  4. iPhone 18 Pro Review: Apple's Flagship Is No Longer Its Most Expensive Phone SlashGear
  5. Apple's iPhone 18 goes on sale as customers line up at stores worldwide Fox Business
 
Dyson Won’t Say What’s Wrong With Its CameraJet Toothbrush - Wired Mon, 21 Sep 2026 17:22:19 GMT
Despite admitting to a “component issue,” the company refuses to say what went wrong, how many units are affected in how many countries, and why it won’t recall its $500 AI toothbrush.
 
macOS 27.2 Golden Gate beta 2 now available, here’s what to expect - 9to5Mac - Google Mon, 21 Sep 2026 17:22:00 GMT
  1. macOS 27.2 Golden Gate beta 2 now available, here’s what to expect 9to5Mac
  2. iOS 27.2—Here’s What To Expect From Apple’s October iPhone Update Forbes
  3. Apple Releases Second watchOS 27.2, tvOS 27.2 and visionOS 27.2 Betas MacRumors
  4. 7 New Features Added In iOS 27.2 Beta 1 bgr.com
  5. Apple's iOS 27 Brings Deeper Dark Mode, Foldable Debut, and Fixes for Battery Woes finance.biggo.com
 
CD Projekt CEO reveals why the company decided to use Unreal Engine for The Witcher 4 - TechSpot Mon, 21 Sep 2026 17:14:00 GMT

The next chapter in The Witcher's fantasy saga won't run on CD Projekt's proprietary graphics engine. According to the company's co-CEO, that decision was actually made years ago, and it's expected to pave the way for more frequent releases in the saga going forward.

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Carter Stubbs named Institute auditor - MIT Mon, 21 Sep 2026 17:00:00 GMT
New Audit Division leader brings track record of collaboration, deep knowledge of audit program and MIT operations to role.
 
Google confirms Gemini models hacked three companies in May 2026 - ArsTechnica Mon, 21 Sep 2026 16:57:26 GMT
A third-party cybersecurity firm accidentally gave experimental Gemini models access to the Internet.
 
Apple Mac mini M6 debuts: more performance at a higher price - TechSpot Mon, 21 Sep 2026 16:52:00 GMT
The new M6 Mac mini delivers a strong performance boost in the same remarkably compact and quiet design, with reviewers praising its CPU and GPU performance. The catch is price: the new $899 starting point is $300 higher(!) than the previous generation. Despite the price hike, reviewers still consider the M6 Mac mini a compelling desktop.
 
Apple Watch Series 12 and Ultra 4 introduce a new Theater Mode setting - 9to5Mac - Google Mon, 21 Sep 2026 16:49:00 GMT
  1. Apple Watch Series 12 and Ultra 4 introduce a new Theater Mode setting 9to5Mac
  2. These Are the Best Apple Watch Ultra 4 Deals You Can Shop Today CNET
  3. The Apple Watch Series 12 is the start of a new wearable era The Verge
  4. Do the Apple Watch Series 12's New Health Features Live Up to the Hype? Lifehacker
  5. Apple Watch Series 10 vs. Series 12 Buyer's Guide: Should You Upgrade? MacRumors
 
Russel Vought will reportedly be given veto power over all NIH grants - ArsTechnica Mon, 21 Sep 2026 16:40:26 GMT
Pending move comes over the objections of the NIH director.
 
MediaTek's flagship laptop chip is the Dimensity CX C10 Max, debuts in a Lenovo Googlebook - 9to5Google - Google Mon, 21 Sep 2026 16:05:00 GMT
  1. MediaTek's flagship laptop chip is the Dimensity CX C10 Max, debuts in a Lenovo Googlebook 9to5Google
  2. MediaTek Dimensity CX C10 Max Offers Flagship Performance to a New Era of AI-First Laptops MediaTek
  3. The Missing Piece to the Googlebook Puzzle Could—Hopefully—Make a Cheap Laptop Gizmodo
  4. This brand-new Googlebook chip is basically an old flagship smartphone processor Android Authority
  5. MediaTek's New Platform Debuts with NT$46.8 Billion Turnover to Top Taiwan Market; AUO Surges Limit-Up on Reported Interest from TSMC and Intel finance.biggo.com
 
iPhone 18 Pro teardown highlights mechanical camera aperture and a major thermal redesign - TechSpot Mon, 21 Sep 2026 15:42:00 GMT

The iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max are the first smartphones from Apple to ship with a variable aperture. Samsung experimented with a similar mechanism years ago with some of its Galaxy and Note devices, but that run was short lived. Apple's implementation features six tiny aperture blades that physically...

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John Ternus just gave the best defense yet for Vision Pro - 9to5Mac - Google Mon, 21 Sep 2026 15:41:00 GMT
  1. John Ternus just gave the best defense yet for Vision Pro 9to5Mac
  2. Apple Vision Pro has a bright future says Apple CEO Ternus, but it's a long journey AppleInsider
  3. Apple Vision Pro 512GB - 23 Million Pixel Display AD HOC NEWS
  4. Apple CEO John Ternus says the Vision Pro is ‘in the early stages of a long journey’ MacTech.com
  5. John Ternus Vision Pro defense: a platform, not a product virtual.reality.news
 
LG Display starts mass production of 24.5-inch 720Hz OLED panel for ASUS ROG - VideoCardz.com - Google Mon, 21 Sep 2026 15:04:48 GMT
  1. LG Display starts mass production of 24.5-inch 720Hz OLED panel for ASUS ROG VideoCardz.com
  2. LG Display Launches First OLED Screen Targeted At Esports Forbes
  3. Korean OLED Makers Target Gaming Monitors, Laptops Businesskorea
  4. LG Unveils First 720Hz OLED Panel And ASUS ROG Is First In Line HotHardware
  5. OLED's Center of Gravity Shifts to IT Devices…Samsung and LG Move to Block Chinese Pursuit in Gaming Monitors and Laptops finance.biggo.com
 
Batteries that safely break down in the GI tract could improve ingestible devices - MIT Mon, 21 Sep 2026 15:00:00 GMT
Made from “bioresorbable” materials, the new batteries could power capsules for drug delivery, sensing, and other applications.
 
Putin's awkward online video shows him running an unactivated copy of Windows on a US-made Dell PC - TechSpot Mon, 21 Sep 2026 14:48:00 GMT

In the clip, the Russian president was casting his vote online in the country's State Duma elections, which were held between September 18 and 20 to elect members of the lower house.

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Physint Is Biggest-Selling Game Kojima Could Ever Make, He Says - GameSpot - Google Mon, 21 Sep 2026 14:44:23 GMT
  1. Physint Is Biggest-Selling Game Kojima Could Ever Make, He Says GameSpot
  2. Hideo Kojima explains the surprise split with Sony The Washington Post
  3. Hideo Kojima Is a Huge Free-Agent Signing That Gives Xbox a Chance to Win Again IGN
  4. Hideo Kojima claims Sony dumped him in a Zoom call with no reason mashable.com
  5. Kojima Productions Issues Statement Amid Speculation on Physint's Publisher Change Anime News Network
 
Here’s the iFixit Repairability Rating for the iPhone 18 Pro - Wired Mon, 21 Sep 2026 14:15:09 GMT
It’s actually pretty good for an iPhone, given Apple’s long-standing reticence to make its products repairable.
 
Minecraft Dungeons II gets time-limited reward ahead of launch next week - TrueAchievements - Google Mon, 21 Sep 2026 14:12:49 GMT
  1. Minecraft Dungeons II gets time-limited reward ahead of launch next week TrueAchievements
  2. Listen up, Minecraft fans! Get exclusive rewards when pre-ordering Minecraft Dungeons II TechRadar
  3. ‘Minecraft Dungeons II’ Action RPG Dungeon Crawler Game – Trailer and Release Date entertainmentvine.com
  4. How to Get Minecraft Dungeons 2 Capes in Java and Bedrock Beebom
  5. Minecraft Dungeons II gets an intro trailer Instant Gaming News
 
Pokémon Partners with the European Space Agency for World Space Week 2026 - Pokemon.com - Google Mon, 21 Sep 2026 14:04:14 GMT
  1. Pokémon Partners with the European Space Agency for World Space Week 2026 Pokemon.com
  2. ESA and The Pokémon Company International reveal Europe-wide exhibition and astronaut Pikachu experience European Space Agency
  3. Pikachu plushie actually goes into space as part of Pokémon/European Space Agency collaboration SoraNews24
  4. Pikachu in the Cupola European Space Agency
  5. Pokémon coming to Science Museum for space-themed experience Blooloop
 
Another major GPU leaker says Nvidia's RTX 6000 series won't arrive until 2028 - TechSpot Mon, 21 Sep 2026 13:38:00 GMT

Kopite7kimi, one of the most renowned leakers when it comes to graphics cards, previously predicted that the Rubin-based GeForce RTX 6000 series cards would launch sometime in the second half of 2027.

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Microsoft reminds admins to migrate Entra ID users to passkeys - BleepingComputer - Google Mon, 21 Sep 2026 13:16:20 GMT
  1. Microsoft reminds admins to migrate Entra ID users to passkeys BleepingComputer
  2. Microsoft Entra to Retire SMS and Voice MFA in Favor of Passkeys Petri IT Knowledgebase
  3. Microsoft Retiring Entra SMS Authentication and Microsoft 365 Companion Apps Redmondmag.com
  4. Microsoft removes SMS-based authentication from Entra ID heise online
  5. Microsoft Entra ID to retire SMS sign-in in 2027 SC Media
 
Got an Android Phone? Google Thinks You’ll Probably Want a Googlebook Laptop - Wired Mon, 21 Sep 2026 13:00:00 GMT
Apple lovers have long enjoyed seamless connectivity between their iPhones and Macs. Now, Google’s bringing that experience to Android.
 
Apple Mac Mini (M6) Review: For the AI Curious - Wired Mon, 21 Sep 2026 13:00:00 GMT
Apple has refreshed the Mac Mini with a brand-new chip, the M6. And this time, it’s more focused on AI than ever.
 
Anthropic, OpenAI, Google and SpaceXAI face lawsuit claiming AI slowdown harms subscribers and violates antitrust laws - TechSpot Mon, 21 Sep 2026 12:51:00 GMT

The proposed class action was filed on September 18 in the US District Court for the Northern District of California, reports the Associated Press. Four paying users of ChatGPT, Claude, Grok or Gemini are seeking to represent subscribers nationwide.

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Microsoft has come up with a way to add ads to loading screens and cutscenes - Game World Observer - Google Mon, 21 Sep 2026 12:03:15 GMT
  1. Microsoft has come up with a way to add ads to loading screens and cutscenes Game World Observer
  2. Microsoft Patent Suggests Trading Ads For Extra Playtime IGN
  3. Microsoft Patent Shows Ad Breaks During Loading Screens and After Boss Fights TechPowerUp
  4. Microsoft patents system to freeze games and inject ads during downtimes — watching commercials earns ad-free playtime credits Tom's Hardware
  5. Microsoft patent outlines ads that pause games to earn more playtime Inven Global
 
Final Fantasy 7 Revelation will let players raise their character’s level automatically to skip grinding - Video Games Chronicle - Google Mon, 21 Sep 2026 11:33:47 GMT
  1. Final Fantasy 7 Revelation will let players raise their character’s level automatically to skip grinding Video Games Chronicle
  2. Final Fantasy 7 Revelation will fix one of Rebirth's worst features polygon.com
  3. Final Fantasy VII Revelation to feature auto-leveling mechanic, director talks player guidance, game size, side characters and MUCH more GoNintendo
  4. PlayStation 5 Pro’s PSSR Strikes Another Victory, As Final Fantasy VII Revelation Director Promises 4K@60 FPS Wccftech
  5. FFVII Revelation reportedly has three PS5 Pro modes NeoTeo
 
New film blocks 99.99% of radar waves, could advance stealth jet technology - Interesting Engineering - Google Mon, 21 Sep 2026 11:28:00 GMT
  1. New film blocks 99.99% of radar waves, could advance stealth jet technology Interesting Engineering
  2. Ultrathin film blocks electromagnetic waves while masking infrared heat Tech Xplore
  3. A military radar-cloaking film could be the unlikely fix for one of the biggest foldable phone problems Digital Trends
  4. Carbon Nanotube Has EMI And Hides Heat Science 2.0
  5. CNT-MXene film combines shielding and strength The Engineer
 
Hackers use fake coding tests to infect 30,000 devices and steal $10 million in crypto - TechSpot Mon, 21 Sep 2026 11:07:00 GMT

The agencies refer to the group behind the activity as WaterPlum. It targets web designers, software engineers and people working in cryptocurrency and Web3. The group contacts victims while posing as recruiters, then sends what appears to be a coding exercise or other technical test as part of the hiring...

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US and China Discuss Alerting Each Other to AI National Security Threats - Wired Mon, 21 Sep 2026 10:34:43 GMT
Officials discussed setting up a mechanism for the two countries to notify each other of AI incidents which could threaten national security.
 
UK Charts: Fire Emblem Lights Up The Podium, But It Can't Claw Past Sony's Latest - Nintendo Life - Google Mon, 21 Sep 2026 10:30:00 GMT
  1. UK Charts: Fire Emblem Lights Up The Podium, But It Can't Claw Past Sony's Latest Nintendo Life
  2. Marvel's Wolverine - Old Bland Logan (Review) The Jimquisition
  3. With the Death of Boxed PlayStation Games Incoming, Sony Records Its Best Physical UK Launch of 2026 pushsquare.com
  4. Wolverine sells 1.9M, despite the online mauling The Alinea Insight newsletter
  5. UK software sales chart for the week ending September 19, 2026 - Fire Emblem: Fortune's Weave debuts in second Nintendo Everything
 
Bambu P2S Combo 3D Printer Review: My Own Little Plastics Factory - Wired Mon, 21 Sep 2026 10:30:00 GMT
The Bambu Lab P2S Combo makes useful, polished objects without requiring advanced technical skills.
 
Justice for CSS - Wired Mon, 21 Sep 2026 10:00:00 GMT
In defense of the girliest programming language.
 
The Search for Silicon Valley’s Most Powerful Woman - Wired Mon, 21 Sep 2026 10:00:00 GMT
Women hold some of the most consequential jobs in tech, but they’re still not cult figures. WIRED investigates why.
 
Women Still Face Too Much Bullshit—in Silicon Valley and Beyond - Wired Mon, 21 Sep 2026 10:00:00 GMT
WIRED dedicating an entire issue to women in 2026 might seem regressive, or obvious, or even unnecessary. We disagree.
 
We Surveyed 634 Women Who Work in Tech. They Let Loose - Wired Mon, 21 Sep 2026 10:00:00 GMT
Executives happily automating their days with AI. New hires confronting bro culture. Women in tech have a lot to say—and they told it all to WIRED.
 
Factor Delivery Meals Review (2026): Tender Salmon, Room to Grow - Wired Mon, 21 Sep 2026 09:37:00 GMT
Factor home-delivery meals have mastered the art of a juicy, medium-rare steak. But inconsistency is still an issue.
 
After 8 Years in Space, ‘BepiColombo’ Is Finally Approaching Mercury - Wired Mon, 21 Sep 2026 09:00:00 GMT
Following a difficult journey, the probe will soon begin unraveling the mysteries of Mercury’s magnetic field and internal structure.
 
Unmasking “zombie cells” in aging tissue with an AI-powered barcode - MIT Mon, 21 Sep 2026 09:00:00 GMT
Tracking down senescent cells, which accumulate as we age, could help diagnose age-related disorders and guide researchers working on new treatments.
 
iPhone Duo From US: Throwing Away The Box Won’t Save You From Indian Customs At Airport- Duty, Penalties Ex - news18.com - Google Mon, 21 Sep 2026 05:25:17 GMT
iPhone Duo From US: Throwing Away The Box Won’t Save You From Indian Customs At Airport- Duty, Penalties Ex news18.comSee more headlines & perspectives on Google News
 
Thermacell LIV 2.0 Review: Taking My Yard Back - Wired Sun, 20 Sep 2026 11:07:00 GMT
Thermacell LIV 2.0 is expensive and imperfect, but it outperforms nearly every mosquito-control method I’ve tried.
 
Welcome to Dogs Anonymous, the Online Support Group for Pet Owners on the Brink - Wired Sun, 20 Sep 2026 11:00:00 GMT
“This is a place where you can come and say, I fucking hate my dog today,” a Dogs Anonymous cofounder tells WIRED. “And there are people who are going to be like, yeah, that was me last Tuesday.”
 
Meta's Muse Is Better at Surveilling Than Helping Me - Wired Sun, 20 Sep 2026 10:30:00 GMT
The Muse app continues Meta’s trend of opting users into data collection for AI training. It also nudges you to share your bank account, email, and passport information.
 
It’s Donald Trump Versus MAGA on Data Centers - Wired Sun, 20 Sep 2026 10:30:00 GMT
The president has doubled down on data centers and AI. His base is running in the opposite direction.
 
What You Need to Know About the Foreign-Made Router Ban in the US - Wired Sun, 20 Sep 2026 10:00:00 GMT
The FCC banned the sale of new consumer-grade Wi-Fi routers and mobile hot spots manufactured outside the US. Here’s what it means for you.
 
Meet the Academics Trying to Stop You From Having Sex in Robotaxis - Wired Sun, 20 Sep 2026 10:00:00 GMT
“You know ‘Bang Bus’? We don’t want that.”
 
How to Avoid Scams and Sketchy Products on Amazon (2026) - Wired Sun, 20 Sep 2026 09:38:00 GMT
Amazon is a murky mess of ads, unknown sellers, misleading sales, and specious information. Stay safe while shopping on Prime Big Deal Days and beyond with these tips and tricks.
 
What ChatGPT Thinks It Knows About You Is Affecting Its Answers. Here’s How to Change That - Wired Sun, 20 Sep 2026 09:30:00 GMT
Understanding how ChatGPT’s latest memory upgrade works will help you get even more out of OpenAI’s productivity tool.
 
Tiny Hairs That Help Corals Breathe May Malfunction in Warming Oceans - Wired Sun, 20 Sep 2026 09:00:00 GMT
Several new studies have uncovered this long overlooked aspect of coral physiology that could be the key to the animals’ fate in a changing climate.
 
Forget the AI Slowdown—the Vulnerability Explosion Is Already Happening - Wired Sat, 19 Sep 2026 11:00:00 GMT
AI labs are toying with an industry-wide pact to slow development. Meanwhile, widely available AI chatbots are already helping uncover a tidal wave of security flaws.
 
Tired of Cluttered Productivity Apps? This One’s Just a Text Document - Wired Sat, 19 Sep 2026 10:30:00 GMT
The totally free macOS app Tasks.txt makes up for missing features with sheer elegance.
 
Samsung Galaxy Watch9 Review: I Don’t Need Another Health Score - Wired Sat, 19 Sep 2026 10:08:00 GMT
Samsung’s latest smartwatch offers useful health tracking alongside a growing pile of metrics you may never use.
 
MIT researchers are mapping extreme weather risks — and building tools to act on them - MIT Fri, 18 Sep 2026 16:55:00 GMT
The Climate Grand Challenges “New World of Weather” project shows how modeling, planning tools, and infrastructure analysis are translating research into real-world resilience.
 
A new chapter for MIT Reads - MIT Fri, 18 Sep 2026 16:30:00 GMT
A new focus on fiction and memoir aims to help the MIT community celebrate the power of storytelling and strengthen social connection.
 
A new understanding of how enzymes influence bacterial protein production - MIT Fri, 18 Sep 2026 16:20:00 GMT
Novel research expands scientific understanding of how RNA shapes the reading of genetic information.
 
Fueling a return journey from Mars - MIT Fri, 18 Sep 2026 04:00:00 GMT
PhD candidate Lanie McKinney is building technology to convert the Red Planet’s atmosphere into propellant for bringing astronauts home.
 
I Tried Breville’s $300 Slot Toaster That Watches Bread So It Doesn’t Burn - CNET Thu, 17 Sep 2026 21:24:43 GMT
Is the Breville Eye Q 850 too smart or just smart enough? I tested it to find out.
 
Meet the 2026 tenured professors in the School of Humanities, Arts, and Social Sciences - MIT Thu, 17 Sep 2026 20:50:00 GMT
Faculty members granted tenure in Comparative Media Studies/Writing, Economics, Political Science, and Theater.
 
MIT School of Engineering faculty and staff receive awards in spring 2026 - MIT Thu, 17 Sep 2026 20:20:00 GMT
Faculty members and researchers were honored in recognition of their scholarship, service, and overall excellence.
 
Understanding the world, from the Cold War to the age of AI - MIT Thu, 17 Sep 2026 19:25:00 GMT
For 75 years, the Center for International Studies has brought together social scientists, engineers, and practitioners to understand global change, shape public debate, and address generational challenges.
 
Lincoln Laboratory summer research interns take on national security challenges - MIT Thu, 17 Sep 2026 18:30:00 GMT
Anna Raymaker and Vivek Jagadeesh tackled cybersecurity threats to ships and inside operating systems, respectively.
 
Robotic lab sets up and runs optics experiments on demand - MIT Thu, 17 Sep 2026 04:00:00 GMT
The autonomous system could speed up testing of high-tech materials for applications such as solar cells, sensors, video displays, and quantum technologies.
 
What iOS 27.2 Could Bring to Your iPhone Later This Year - CNET Wed, 16 Sep 2026 22:14:43 GMT
The beta includes updates to apps like Facetime and Podcasts, as well as Siri AI in more languages.
 
Faces of MIT: Jay Wilcoxson - MIT Wed, 16 Sep 2026 20:55:00 GMT
Combining a background in private law practice with a passion for problem-solving, Wilcoxson supports MIT’s mission and principles through his work as counsel.
 
New artist residency program at MIT expands views of the cosmos - MIT Wed, 16 Sep 2026 18:30:00 GMT
Inaugural artist Amy Karle will join astrophysicists at MIT’s Kavli Institute to explore questions about the universe and translate them into an immersive multimedia experience.
 
Nanoscale mechanics could enable brain-inspired computing - MIT Wed, 16 Sep 2026 18:00:00 GMT
A new device uses reconfigurable motion to mimic the firing behavior of a neuron, which could lead to more efficient computing.
 
New AI technique could make minimally invasive surgeries safer and more precise - MIT Wed, 16 Sep 2026 15:00:00 GMT
This patient-specific method, called xvr, helps doctors use X-rays for surgical navigation in fields such as orthopedics and neurosurgery.
 
MIT startups inspire with impressive presentations at Demo Day 2026 - MIT Wed, 16 Sep 2026 04:00:00 GMT
The event featured ventures solving problems in manufacturing, cybersecurity, health care spending, and more.
 
Measure by measure, studying society accurately - MIT Wed, 16 Sep 2026 04:00:00 GMT
Naoki Egami has become a standout in political methodology, helping refine tools that give scholars durable results.
 
MIT makes progress on campus climate goals - MIT Tue, 15 Sep 2026 19:55:00 GMT
Innovative strategies, technologies, and collaborations are helping MIT advance solutions on campus and beyond.
 
3 Questions: Putting nuclear waste into perspective - MIT Tue, 15 Sep 2026 19:30:00 GMT
Professor Haruko Wainwright believes the risks posed by radioactive wastes cannot be properly assessed without also considering the hazards of chemical wastes.
 
MIT spinout turns plastic waste into resilient building materials - MIT Mon, 14 Sep 2026 04:00:00 GMT
Atlas Building Composites is commercializing MIT research to turn plastic waste into parts for buildings and other infrastructure.
 
New method enables AI for safety-critical situations - MIT Mon, 14 Sep 2026 04:00:00 GMT
The “HardFlow” algorithm could help generative AI models produce high-quality outputs that obey strict requirements when “pretty close” doesn’t cut it.
 
Lifesaving Lincoln Laboratory device wins 2026 Excellence in Technology Transfer Award - MIT Fri, 11 Sep 2026 13:45:00 GMT
The handheld catheterization device AI-GUIDE, created by Lincoln Laboratory and Massachusetts General Hospital, promises improved health outcomes for injured service members and civilians.
 
A burst of “pink noise” may lead to more restorative sleep - MIT Wed, 09 Sep 2026 18:00:00 GMT
Delivered at just the right time, this type of auditory stimulus can strengthen the flow of cerebrospinal fluid, which clears debris from the brain and keeps it healthy.
 
An electrochemical approach turns ammonia into pure hydrogen - MIT Wed, 09 Sep 2026 15:00:00 GMT
An MIT team has demonstrated a more efficient way to extract pure hydrogen gas from hydrogen carrier molecules.
 
Study predicts large disparities in access to food, water, and energy in 2050 - MIT Tue, 08 Sep 2026 04:00:00 GMT
In some regions of the world, the poorest people may spend about 50 percent of their income on food, while the richest spend about 5 percent.
 
How architects turned a hulking brick box into MIT’s newest academic hub - MIT Fri, 04 Sep 2026 04:00:00 GMT
A venerable storage facility has become a 21st-century architectural tour de force. Here are the key decisions that transformed the Met Warehouse.
 
Stories from the steel mills: A model for sharing workers’ histories - MIT Fri, 04 Sep 2026 04:00:00 GMT
MIT anthropologist Chris Walley developed a project for people in Southeast Chicago to tell their histories — an approach any community can adopt.
 
New method allows scientists to follow gene activity over time in the same cells - MIT Fri, 04 Sep 2026 04:00:00 GMT
In the new method, cells package and export their RNA, enabling researchers to sequence and analyze the RNA without killing the cells.
 
Governor Healey, MIT President Kornbluth to Kick Off Festivities at MIT Future Fest - MIT Fri, 04 Sep 2026 04:00:00 GMT
The five-day festival will explore the future of science, technology, art and design from Wednesday, Sept. 30 to Sunday, Oct. 4
 
A home a world away from home - MIT Thu, 03 Sep 2026 19:30:00 GMT
One graduate student family treasures the community they found alongside other MIT student parents.
 
3 Questions: The essential role of international engagement - MIT Thu, 03 Sep 2026 19:15:00 GMT
Duane Boning, MIT’s vice provost for international activities, discusses the Institute’s approach to global engagement.
 
Assistant Professor Thomas Rose, an expert in archaeometallurgy, dies at 37 - MIT Thu, 03 Sep 2026 17:00:00 GMT
Colleagues remember Rose as an enthusiastic and gracious friend who had recently started a promising research track at MIT.
 
Fabrication platform could enable flexible, transparent next-generation photonic chips - MIT Thu, 03 Sep 2026 15:45:00 GMT
This scalable process produces high-performance chips for applications like discreet wearables or pliable augmented-reality displays.
 
New qubit architecture enables faster, more accurate operations - MIT Thu, 03 Sep 2026 04:00:00 GMT
This advance could be a big step toward developing a scalable, practical quantum computer.
 
Giving farmers a more sustainable way to protect crops - MIT Thu, 03 Sep 2026 04:00:00 GMT
Led by Andee Wallace PhD ’20, Robigo uses cutting-edge biotechnology to engineer microbes to fight pests, reducing the need for harmful chemical pesticides.
 
System helps humans predict when self-driving cars will make mistakes - MIT Wed, 02 Sep 2026 15:00:00 GMT
A new method, called CW-Net, translates the reasoning process of an autonomous vehicle’s AI system into understandable concepts that explain its behavior.
 
New research shows a neutrino laser is impossible - MIT Wed, 02 Sep 2026 14:00:00 GMT
Due to physical and fundamental limitations, an earlier proposal for producing laserlike beams of neutrinos cannot be achieved, scientists report.
 
How to Enable Firefox’s New Built-In Ad Blocker on iPhone and iPad - CNET Tue, 01 Sep 2026 20:41:28 GMT
Ad Blocker is a new feature for a browser that prides itself on privacy and customization.
 
Atlas of the brain’s striatum could guide researchers to new drug treatments - MIT Tue, 01 Sep 2026 15:00:00 GMT
A new study reveals insights into populations of neurons affected by Huntington’s disease, schizophrenia, addiction, and other disorders.
 
Ila Kumar: Innovating with communities - MIT Tue, 01 Sep 2026 04:00:00 GMT
The PhD student works to give young people an active role in shaping digital technologies that can support their own well-being.
 
At MIT convocation, a warm welcome for the Class of 2030 - MIT Mon, 31 Aug 2026 19:30:00 GMT
The Institute is “so glad and so grateful” to have this year’s new undergraduates aboard, President Kornbluth said at the annual greeting ceremony.
 
Study: Peptides can form well-defined structures in harsh, Venus-like conditions - MIT Mon, 31 Aug 2026 19:00:00 GMT
New research offers support for the possibility that complex biological molecules could exist in the highly acidic environment of Venus’s cloud layer.
 
How an MIT research project became a global programming language - MIT Mon, 31 Aug 2026 04:00:00 GMT
With millions of users across the world, Julia has been used to conduct cutting-edge research and to design new drugs, jet engines, heat pumps, and more.
 
Archived: Building 18 Updates - MIT Sun, 30 Aug 2026 16:00:00 GMT
 
There’s a Simple Reason Your Latte Foam Stinks. This $10 Tool Is the Fix - CNET Thu, 27 Aug 2026 10:55:00 GMT
Well-textured microfoam is within reach. Here’s the cheap tool that will get you there.
 
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