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Anker unveils the Eufy MindBase, a local AI hub for its cameras that runs an on-device, Anker-developed LLM, with a dedicated AI chip and up to 48TB of storage (Jennifer Pattison Tuohy/The Verge) - Techmeme Thu, 03 Sep 2026 10:10:01 GMT

Jennifer Pattison Tuohy / The Verge:
Anker unveils the Eufy MindBase, a local AI hub for its cameras that runs an on-device, Anker-developed LLM, with a dedicated AI chip and up to 48TB of storage — The company also announced a new Eufy video doorbell with VR features and a window camera.

Is It Even Possible to Understand Quantum Mechanics? - Wired Thu, 03 Sep 2026 10:00:00 GMT

Common sense is of no help in studying reality at the atomic scale.

This Is Flock’s AI Search Tool for Cops - Wired Thu, 03 Sep 2026 10:00:00 GMT

WIRED rebuilt Flock’s latest search tool from code the company sends to a police officer’s browser. Its AI can keep watch across multiple cameras for anyone fitting a written description.

All G20 nations unanimously endorse the non-binding Carolina Principles, a US-proposed framework advocating for a lighter-touch, sector-specific AI regulation (Maggie Eastland/Bloomberg) - Techmeme Thu, 03 Sep 2026 09:55:00 GMT

Maggie Eastland / Bloomberg:
All G20 nations unanimously endorse the non-binding Carolina Principles, a US-proposed framework advocating for a lighter-touch, sector-specific AI regulation — Representatives from the world's largest economies unanimously agreed to adopt guidelines proposed by the US that call …

At the G20 summit, Jensen Huang, Mark Zuckerberg, Sam Altman, and Elon Musk joined Trump officials in lobbying policymakers against heavy AI regulations (Amrith Ramkumar/Wall Street Journal) - Techmeme Thu, 03 Sep 2026 09:45:01 GMT

Amrith Ramkumar / Wall Street Journal:
At the G20 summit, Jensen Huang, Mark Zuckerberg, Sam Altman, and Elon Musk joined Trump officials in lobbying policymakers against heavy AI regulations — Company bosses, officials say advances in technology are already making AI safer than under government regulations

Smart Toilets Are Already Using AI to Analyze Your Poop - Wired Thu, 03 Sep 2026 09:30:00 GMT

While companies promise they can help users monitor gut health, experts suggest that smart toilets provide little in the way of benefits to the average person.

Face Recognition Is Becoming the Norm for Dating Apps - Wired Thu, 03 Sep 2026 09:00:00 GMT

To keep scammers at bay, dating apps are embracing biometric scanning tools and “verified human” badges. These moves are sparking concerns about surveillance and privacy.

Xiaomi's new passport-style foldable looks shorter and wider than the Galaxy Z Fold 8 - Engadget Thu, 03 Sep 2026 08:35:24 GMT

The passport-style foldable is increasingly dominating foldable phone launches this year. Xiaomi has its own.

Xiaomi’s Passport Foldable Phone Takes Aim at Apple and Samsung - CNET Thu, 03 Sep 2026 08:26:00 GMT

Xiaomi has big plans for its push into Europe.

Following Nintendo's example, Sony and Microsoft argue they have no obligation to pass tariff refunds onto customers - Eurogamer.net - Google Thu, 03 Sep 2026 08:16:40 GMT

Following Nintendo's example, Sony and Microsoft argue they have no obligation to pass tariff refunds onto customers Eurogamer.net
What Sony's huge $508 million payday from US government means for PS5 owners uniladtech.com
Sony and Microsoft now say no gamer refunds: even after tariff refunds en.softonic.com

Miniaturized, Working Replica of Vintage Leslie Speaker - Hack a Day Thu, 03 Sep 2026 08:00:49 GMT

Few pieces of vintage audio gear from the turn of the century (the previous one) inspire the kind of devotion that a Leslie speaker does. Sure, there are plenty of …read more

Narwal’s New Robot Vacuums and Floor Cleaners Are All About Better Mopping - CNET Thu, 03 Sep 2026 08:00:00 GMT

Mops that can remove old and dried stains are everyone’s concern at IFA Berlin this year.

Belkin unveils new large-capacity and solid state power banks - Engadget Thu, 03 Sep 2026 08:00:00 GMT

Belkin has announced new Anker power bank-lookalikes, solid state power banks and new SureFind trackers.

Belkin launches three new SoundForm earphones at IFA 2026 - Engadget Thu, 03 Sep 2026 08:00:00 GMT

Belkin has announced SoundForm Isolate, Dot and Play.

I’m Honestly Shocked Every Gaming Desk Doesn’t Have This Feature - CNET Thu, 03 Sep 2026 07:40:00 GMT

The Boulies MagVida has an absolutely unique way to keep your tech and cables tidy.

Anker’s MindBase Wants to Be the Smart Hub for Your Life - Gizmodo - Google Thu, 03 Sep 2026 07:30:38 GMT

Anker’s Eufy Strides Into IFA With a New AI Ecosystem and Devices to Match - CNET Thu, 03 Sep 2026 07:30:00 GMT

Anker’s security division has big plans, and the company is prepping an even bigger AI management system for your home — without relying on cloud data or subscriptions.

Anker's MindBase is a smart home hub, NAS and security guard - Engadget Thu, 03 Sep 2026 07:30:00 GMT

Anker's MindBase uses AI to run your smart home, and keep it safe.

As a Pet Parent to 3 Asthmatic Cats, I’m Eyeing This New AAFA-Certified Vacuum at IFA 2026 - CNET Thu, 03 Sep 2026 07:30:00 GMT

Eufy’s sterilization-focused robot vacuum is the product I’m most looking forward to checking out in Berlin.

These Sleep Headphones Are My Best Redeye Flight Hack. They Just Got a Nifty Upgrade - CNET Thu, 03 Sep 2026 07:30:00 GMT

Anker announces the Sleep Earbuds 4 Pro at IFA, along with a stylish bedside sleep speaker, a hearing aid and a bunch of headphones.

Anker Eufy at IFA 2026: New security cameras, plus a robot vacuum and a robot lawnmower - Engadget Thu, 03 Sep 2026 07:30:00 GMT

Security was the focus of Anker Eufy at IFA this year.

Anker brings its AI chip to the Soundcore Space 2 Pro headphones - Engadget Thu, 03 Sep 2026 07:30:00 GMT

Anker has a bunch of new AI-infused headphones, earbuds and hearing aids on the way.

Anker charging gadgets at IFA 2026: Combo chargers, a power bank and more - Engadget Thu, 03 Sep 2026 07:30:00 GMT

Nearly all of Anker's new chargers have displays, and several can power multiple devices at once.

Alienware's new 25-inch 560Hz gaming monitor is its fastest ever - Engadget Thu, 03 Sep 2026 07:00:00 GMT

Alienware's new 25-inch 560Hz gaming monitor is its fastest ever.

How organized opposition that toppled a $100B data center project in Virginia's Prince William County became a blueprint for data center backlash in the US (Dawn Lim/Bloomberg) - Techmeme Thu, 03 Sep 2026 06:30:41 GMT

Dawn Lim / Bloomberg:
How organized opposition that toppled a $100B data center project in Virginia's Prince William County became a blueprint for data center backlash in the US — Organized opposition toppled a $100 billion project from developers backed by two of the world's biggest private equity companies.

Frontier Developments announces collaboration with Disney for new game - Gematsu - Google Thu, 03 Sep 2026 06:22:47 GMT

Frontier Developments announces collaboration with Disney for new game Gematsu
Planet Coaster studio Frontier Developments announces new title based on Disney IP GamesIndustry.biz
Frontier Announces Collaboration with Disney for New Video Game Frontier Developments plc.
Frontier Developments and Disney Are Working on a Creative Management Simulation Game gamewatcher.com
Frontier Developments to Develop New Disney-based Video Game marketscreener.com

IFA 2026: the biggest tech and gadget announcements - The Verge - Google Thu, 03 Sep 2026 06:10:50 GMT

The 2026 El Niño Is Being ‘Supersized’ as Impacts Worsen - Wired Thu, 03 Sep 2026 06:00:00 GMT

The World Meteorological Organization is warning that the climate phenomenon that has the Pacific running a fever will last until at least February, with dire consequences for weather worldwide.

Several international law firms are seeking to build bespoke AI tools to gain an edge and protect their IP, while using off-the-shelf AI for everyday tasks (Nick Huber/Financial Times) - Techmeme Thu, 03 Sep 2026 05:55:02 GMT

Nick Huber / Financial Times:
Several international law firms are seeking to build bespoke AI tools to gain an edge and protect their IP, while using off-the-shelf AI for everyday tasks — Desire for differentiation drives push to build in-house platforms — After a few short years of learning, experimenting and planning …

Taiwan investigated 166 cases in six years involving companies allegedly hiding China ties while pursuing chip talent and tech, alongside 67 trade-secret probes (Kinling Lo/Rest of World) - Techmeme Thu, 03 Sep 2026 05:20:01 GMT

Kinling Lo / Rest of World:
Taiwan investigated 166 cases in six years involving companies allegedly hiding China ties while pursuing chip talent and tech, alongside 67 trade-secret probes — Previously unpublished government data reveals the scale of Taiwan's crackdown on Chinese companies accused of hiding their ties …

Uber is aligning with drivers' unions in a bid to slow the rollout of robotaxis across the US, as it faces a technological disruption to its core business (Rafe Rosner-Uddin/Financial Times) - Techmeme Thu, 03 Sep 2026 05:10:02 GMT

Rafe Rosner-Uddin / Financial Times:
Uber is aligning with drivers' unions in a bid to slow the rollout of robotaxis across the US, as it faces a technological disruption to its core business — Ride-hailing app admits its effort to back workers may appear ‘ironic’ after years of clashes with drivers.

Switch Mod Fixes Fiddly Car Door Projector - Hack a Day Thu, 03 Sep 2026 05:00:23 GMT

While the Citroën logo they project onto the pavement looks great, [OrangeTungsten] wasn’t thrilled with how their door-mounted projectors actually functioned. The mechanism for detecting when they should kick on …read more

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A survey of 21,000 internet-using children aged 12 to 17 across 21 countries finds almost one in five experienced tech-facilitated sexual exploitation and abuse (UNICEF) - Techmeme Thu, 03 Sep 2026 04:40:01 GMT

UNICEF:
A survey of 21,000 internet-using children aged 12 to 17 across 21 countries finds almost one in five experienced tech-facilitated sexual exploitation and abuse — More than half of abuse occurred on mainstream social media platforms; less than 1 per cent of all experiences were reported to authorities, new report finds

Equinix, whose stock is up 33% YTD, pushing its market cap to $100B, inks a deal with Nvidia to let customers run their AI models on the Together AI platform (CNBC) - Techmeme Thu, 03 Sep 2026 04:20:01 GMT

CNBC:
Equinix, whose stock is up 33% YTD, pushing its market cap to $100B, inks a deal with Nvidia to let customers run their AI models on the Together AI platform — Long before the era of the hyperscalers and neoclouds, and decades ahead of the AI data center boom, there was Equinix.

The LA Unified School District bars ~378,000 students from using AI tools on district-provided laptops and tablets as officials review AI's role in classrooms (Julia Szymanski/LAmag) - Techmeme Thu, 03 Sep 2026 04:01:41 GMT

Julia Szymanski / LAmag:
The LA Unified School District bars ~378,000 students from using AI tools on district-provided laptops and tablets as officials review AI's role in classrooms — The district has blocked generative AI tools on student devices as officials review the role of AI in classrooms

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.

Sources: ByteDance has secured a $29.6B loan in Asia's second-largest USD-denominated borrowing this year, behind SoftBank's $40B bridge loan signed in March (Bloomberg) - Techmeme Thu, 03 Sep 2026 03:30:36 GMT

Bloomberg:
Sources: ByteDance has secured a $29.6B loan in Asia's second-largest USD-denominated borrowing this year, behind SoftBank's $40B bridge loan signed in March — ByteDance Ltd., the developer of TikTok, has secured a $29.6 billion loan, according to people familiar with the matter …

South Korean semiconductor exports surged 209% YoY to a record $46.65B in August, accounting for 47.5% of the country's goods exports, according to officials (Lim Hui Jie/CNBC) - Techmeme Thu, 03 Sep 2026 03:20:01 GMT

Lim Hui Jie / CNBC:
South Korean semiconductor exports surged 209% YoY to a record $46.65B in August, accounting for 47.5% of the country's goods exports, according to officials — South Korea's semiconductor exports have been an absolute boon for Asia's fourth-largest economy, sending overall numbers to a record.

Police want Axon's cameras redesigned so they don't get mistaken for Flock's - TechSpot Thu, 03 Sep 2026 03:20:00 GMT

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

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China-based Moonshot filed confidentially for a Hong Kong IPO; source: the company is in talks to raise a pre-IPO funding round at a $50B valuation (Juro Osawa/The Information) - Techmeme Thu, 03 Sep 2026 03:10:02 GMT

Juro Osawa / The Information:
China-based Moonshot filed confidentially for a Hong Kong IPO; source: the company is in talks to raise a pre-IPO funding round at a $50B valuation — Moonshot AI, whose Kimi K3 open-source model has become a global hit, has filed confidentially an application for a Hong Kong initial public offering …

Sources: Meta adjusts employee review language around "AI-driven impact" and token usage, easing off on tokenmaxxing, while promoting the use of AI agent Hatch (Wired) - Techmeme Thu, 03 Sep 2026 02:40:01 GMT

Wired:
Sources: Meta adjusts employee review language around “AI-driven impact” and token usage, easing off on tokenmaxxing, while promoting the use of AI agent Hatch — The company is reducing pressure on workers to use artificial intelligence tools while encouraging them to experiment with Hatch …

Has FDM 3D Printing Hit Its Peak? - Hack a Day Thu, 03 Sep 2026 02:00:16 GMT

Over the time Hackaday has been in existence, the art of 3D printing has evolved from a relatively crude hit-and-miss affair to something approaching what we all imagined back then. …read more

A look at Loudoun County, Virginia, dubbed "Data Center Alley", which hosts ~250 data centers and offers a glimpse into data centers' impact on communities (Lauren Feiner/The Verge) - Techmeme Thu, 03 Sep 2026 01:35:02 GMT

Lauren Feiner / The Verge:
A look at Loudoun County, Virginia, dubbed “Data Center Alley”, which hosts ~250 data centers and offers a glimpse into data centers' impact on communities — Massive AI infrastructure is being built out across the US. But if you want to know what the data center occupation looks like …

Meta Pushes Its New AI Agent on Employees—but Eases Off on Tokenmaxxing - Wired Thu, 03 Sep 2026 01:32:02 GMT

The company is reducing pressure on workers to use artificial intelligence tools while encouraging them to experiment with Hatch, its most advanced AI project yet.

The Blood of Dawnwalker Suffers From Major Stutters and a 30FPS Cinematic Cap - DSOGaming - Google Thu, 03 Sep 2026 01:03:51 GMT

Adobe brings 70+ tools from Photoshop, Illustrator and more to Slack - Engadget Thu, 03 Sep 2026 00:10:45 GMT

Adobe added dozens of tools from its creative apps like Illustrator and Premiere Pro into Slack, allowing you to ask Slackbot to do the Photoshopping for you.

We Need to Talk About Wednesday’s Doggone Connections Puzzle - CNET Thu, 03 Sep 2026 00:09:37 GMT

Connections players on Reddit say it was ruff.

Hate AI Data Centers? Big Tech’s New Ad Campaign Aims to Change Your Mind - CNET Wed, 02 Sep 2026 23:06:26 GMT

A multimillion-dollar campaign is trying to reverse the trend of the public’s growing disdain for AI data centers.

Uber and Wayve Launch London’s First Public Robotaxi Service - CNET Wed, 02 Sep 2026 23:01:19 GMT

The rides will take place in the Ford Mustang Mach-E. Initially, a safety operator will remain in the driver’s seat.

Doubling Thermal Printer Resolution by Wiggling - Hack a Day Wed, 02 Sep 2026 23:00:44 GMT

Thermal printers are still extremely common today, using small heating elements in combination with temperature-sensitive paper to create a dot matrix-like effect without messing with ink ribbons and complex mechanisms. …read more

Uber launches first robotaxis in London (with human supervisors) - Engadget Wed, 02 Sep 2026 23:00:00 GMT

Uber launches first robotaxis in London (with human supervisors).

What is a cold wallet and how does it work? - Engadget Wed, 02 Sep 2026 23:00:00 GMT

With cryptocurrency wallets becoming huge targets for hackers, using a cold wallet to protect your private keys has never been more important.

The Witcher 3 Remastered Isn't Pulling Punches: 'When We Think About This Remaster, It's Almost Like A 2.0 Overhaul' - Kotaku - Google Wed, 02 Sep 2026 22:30:38 GMT

Amazon’s 2026 Holiday Deals Are About to Look Better Than They Are - Wired Wed, 02 Sep 2026 22:23:26 GMT

Amazon just hiked prices on Kindles, Echo speakers, Eero routers, and Fire TV devices ahead of the holiday shopping season.

I Was Disappointed by Miele’s Last Vacuums, but the New IFA Lineup Changed My Mind - CNET Wed, 02 Sep 2026 22:00:27 GMT

The previous model fell short in our lab tests, so I went into my hands-on trial skeptical. I left impressed.

You’re Addicted to Your Phone. Admitting That Is the First Step - CNET Wed, 02 Sep 2026 21:48:50 GMT

More than of us say they overuse their smartphones, according to a Pew survey.

AI is finding thousands of bugs in Linux, and maintainers can barely keep up - TechSpot Wed, 02 Sep 2026 21:44:00 GMT

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

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Anthropic’s Content Checker Tool Is Here, With One Big Catch - CNET Wed, 02 Sep 2026 21:31:16 GMT

You can look for Claude’s watermarks in a lot of files, but not in text just yet.

Spending deal comes with a bonus: Blocking political control of grants - ArsTechnica Wed, 02 Sep 2026 21:20:03 GMT

Congress pauses the OMB's attempt to rewrite how research is funded.

Democrats Have a Plan to Force Trump’s Associates to Cooperate With Investigations - Wired Wed, 02 Sep 2026 21:00:00 GMT

Donald Trump’s West Wing renovations and DC arch could be on the chopping block, should Democrats win the midterms—they could also be leverage.

Labor Day deals take up to 50% off last year’s LG, Samsung, Sony and Hisense TVs - CNN - Google Wed, 02 Sep 2026 20:50:00 GMT

Mario Kart 8 Deluxe’s Surprise Switch 2 Update Brings Multiplayer Mayhem - CNET Wed, 02 Sep 2026 20:36:36 GMT

The surprise update adds eight-player, split-screen competition and other enhancements to Nintendo’s long-running kart racer.

Building foundations that last - MIT Wed, 02 Sep 2026 20:35:00 GMT

Assistant Professor Iwnetim Abate creates space for ambitious research and sustainable growth for his graduate students.

I rented a car, and within hours, my driver's license was for sale - ArsTechnica Wed, 02 Sep 2026 20:32:02 GMT

The FBI is reportedly investigating a massive data breach that is unfolding in real time.

From MIT to IBM, expediting AI and quantum deployment - MIT Wed, 02 Sep 2026 20:25:00 GMT

MIT affiliates engage with the MIT-IBM Computing Research Lab to bring rigorous theory to production systems.

UN report says global warming will surpass the goal of 1.5 degrees Celsius - Engadget Wed, 02 Sep 2026 20:18:43 GMT

Climate scientists now aim to minimize time spent above the limit from the Paris Agreement.

How to watch the PlayStation State of Play double header - Engadget Wed, 02 Sep 2026 20:00:57 GMT

We're sure people will be very chill and normal in the chat for this one.

Harvesting Namib Desert Fog with High Voltage - Hack a Day Wed, 02 Sep 2026 20:00:12 GMT

As fun as mucking about with simulated environments in a laboratory is, at some point you have to do those field tests to demonstrate that your prototype actually works in …read more

FCC plans robocall scorecard to grade phone companies on spam call blocking - ArsTechnica Wed, 02 Sep 2026 19:54:27 GMT

Carrier scorecards may include call-blocking stats and data on customer complaints.

The New York Times Just Dropped a Brand-New Wordle Spin-Off - CNET Wed, 02 Sep 2026 19:37:31 GMT

Wordle in 1 is included in a group of bonus puzzles that will arrive every Wednesday.

Wary of Artemis IV timeline, NASA is changing lunar spacesuit design - ArsTechnica Wed, 02 Sep 2026 19:37:08 GMT

"Requirements are being adjusted to reflect near-term mission needs."

iOS 27 Introduces New 'iPhone Handoff' Feature - MacRumors - Google Wed, 02 Sep 2026 19:35:43 GMT

iOS 27 Introduces New 'iPhone Handoff' Feature MacRumors
T-Mobile customers will soon be able to use the same number on two iPhones PhoneArena
iPhone Relay may finally let you use one number across two iPhones tech.sportskeeda.com
iOS 27 iPhone Handoff Feature: What's Actually Confirmed Gadget Hacks
iOS 27 iPhone Handoff lets one number work across two iPhones tbreak.com

Anthropic upgrades Claude’s computer use to run in the background on Mac - 9to5Mac - Google Wed, 02 Sep 2026 19:14:00 GMT

Anthropic upgrades Claude’s computer use to run in the background on Mac 9to5Mac
Anthropic is giving its AI Claude its own browser. heise online
Here's how both Claude and you can use the same computer simultaneously Android Authority

NYC bans the use of generative AI tools in public schools for students through eighth grade - Engadget Wed, 02 Sep 2026 18:50:09 GMT

NYC public schools are taking a year without generative AI tools.

1Password wades into a right-wing mess after funding a Linux project - The Verge - Google Wed, 02 Sep 2026 18:48:14 GMT

1Password wades into a right-wing mess after funding a Linux project The Verge

Huawei’s Watch D3 Doubles as an Inflatable Blood Pressure Cuff - Gizmodo - Google Wed, 02 Sep 2026 18:45:13 GMT

Huawei’s Watch D3 Doubles as an Inflatable Blood Pressure Cuff Gizmodo
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Huawei Watch GT7 Series takes sports tracking to the next level PhoneArena
Huawei Unveils Next-Gen Flagship Products at "Chase the Wild" Global Innovative Product Launch Event in Munich Morningstar

At G20, Big Tech and Global Leaders Can’t Escape AI’s Data Center Problem - CNET Wed, 02 Sep 2026 18:42:19 GMT

Growing nationwide opposition to AI and data centers came right up to the summit’s doorstep.

Trump Administration Sides With OpenAI in New York Times Copyright Lawsuit - Wired Wed, 02 Sep 2026 18:41:02 GMT

The US government wrote a letter in support of OpenAI’s argument that training AI on others' intellectual property is fair use.

Trump Administration Sides With OpenAI in Publishers’ Copyright Lawsuits - CNET Wed, 02 Sep 2026 18:35:54 GMT

The federal government says making AI companies pay for content used to train their models would undermine national security.

ICE Plans to Pay $5 Million to Create National Voting Database - Wired Wed, 02 Sep 2026 18:32:01 GMT

As part of a broader DHS surge to investigate alleged voter fraud, ICE has announced it plans to pay up to $5 million to create what amounts to a federal voter database.

Microsoft will soon enable memory integrity by default on eligible Windows 11 PCs - TechSpot Wed, 02 Sep 2026 18:31:00 GMT

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

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FLOSS Weekly Episode 880: The Two Wolves - Hack a Day Wed, 02 Sep 2026 18:30:44 GMT

This week Jonathan chats with Benjamin Samuels of Trail of Bits! The conversation focuses on Patch the Planet, a new initiative to help Open Source projects deal with the fallout …read more

Early DLSS 5 Testing Suggests the RTX 5090's Single Power Connector Might Be the Bottleneck - TechPowerUp - Google Wed, 02 Sep 2026 18:27:55 GMT

Acer Shows Off a Transformer-ish Concept for a Windows Gaming Handheld - CNET - Google Wed, 02 Sep 2026 18:22:00 GMT

Fusion energy, extreme environment materials could be built easily as US develops key system - Interesting Engineering - Google Wed, 02 Sep 2026 18:22:00 GMT

Fusion energy, extreme environment materials could be built easily as US develops key system Interesting Engineering

iPhone 18 Pro will have three upgrades that have been rumored for years - 9to5Mac - Google Wed, 02 Sep 2026 18:21:00 GMT

These Russian Mathematicians Taught AI Models How to Talk to Each Other Without Using Words - Wired Wed, 02 Sep 2026 18:20:00 GMT

A startup called Mostik has a wild new approach to combining the capabilities of AI models.

Google releases Gemini 3.8 Flash, its third Flash model in six weeks - ArsTechnica Wed, 02 Sep 2026 18:13:54 GMT

Google's Pro model updates are seemingly paused, but there's yet another Gemini Flash today.

Dragon's Dogma 2 Frame Rates Massively Improved with Patch 3.2 on PS5, PS5 Pro - Push Square - Google Wed, 02 Sep 2026 18:00:00 GMT

Trump may be forced to reveal secret rules feds use for AI safety testing - ArsTechnica Wed, 02 Sep 2026 17:58:33 GMT

Trump’s secret reviews of frontier AI models may hide corruption, lawsuit says.

Popular Chrome extensions were quietly weaponized to steal crypto from 80,000 users - TechSpot Wed, 02 Sep 2026 17:48:00 GMT

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

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Galaxy S25 gets Super Steady with Horizontal Lock with the One UI 9 update - SamMobile - Google Wed, 02 Sep 2026 17:40:00 GMT

Galaxy S25 gets Super Steady with Horizontal Lock with the One UI 9 update SamMobile
Samsung Expands One UI 9 Beta Program to More Galaxy Devices Samsung Global Newsroom
Samsung Confirms Free Feature Upgrade For Millions Of Galaxy Phones Forbes
Samsung opens One UI 9.0 beta program for Galaxy A57 SamMobile
Samsung Galaxy S24 series owners surprisingly get One UI 9 beta update too - GSMArena.com news gsmarena.com

Is The Calorie Counter on Your Smartwatch Accurate? Not Really, Study Finds - CNET Wed, 02 Sep 2026 17:09:51 GMT

A new study assessed which smartwatches are more accurate than others when it comes to estimated calories burned. Spoiler alert: None are great at it.

GoPro just avoided bankruptcy with a $285 million rescue deal - TechSpot Wed, 02 Sep 2026 17:09:00 GMT

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

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Modding platform Nexus Mods now owns SteamDB - Engadget Wed, 02 Sep 2026 17:07:41 GMT

Nexus Mods said the community-led SteamDB site will operate as it always has, while becoming stronger and better resourced.

PlayStation State of Play September 3, 2026 Live Stream - GTPlanet - Google Wed, 02 Sep 2026 17:06:18 GMT

PlayStation State of Play September 3, 2026 Live Stream GTPlanet
State of Play & State of Play Japan return on September 3 blog.playstation.com
How To Watch The PlayStation State Of Play Double Header Engadget
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Google won't be forced to sell its ad exchange following antitrust ruling - Engadget Wed, 02 Sep 2026 17:04:00 GMT

A judge previously determined that Google illegally monopolized a pair of ad tech markets.

Rare, working Apple I computer heads to auction - Engadget Wed, 02 Sep 2026 16:54:59 GMT

The same Apple I computer sold for over $671,000 in 2013.

Zed is a fast, lightweight alternative to VS Code and Cursor - TechSpot Wed, 02 Sep 2026 16:50:00 GMT

Built in Rust, Zed is a modern code editor focused on speed and collaboration. It supports Git, debugging, remote development, AI agents, and extensions, with native versions for Windows, macOS, and Linux. Zed is also part of our Essential Apps for Windows and Mac.

MrBeast will try to survive 'the planet’s most unforgiving landscapes' using Gemini and Fitbit Air in deal with Google - 9to5Google - Google Wed, 02 Sep 2026 16:35:00 GMT

MrBeast will try to survive 'the planet’s most unforgiving landscapes' using Gemini and Fitbit Air in deal with Google 9to5Google
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US court rules Google will not have to sell ad exchange after losing antitrust case - ArsTechnica Wed, 02 Sep 2026 16:30:11 GMT

The DOJ proved to the court that Google acted illegally, but it won't get the big win it wanted.

Circular’s New Smart Ring Brings Mobile Payments to Your Finger - CNET Wed, 02 Sep 2026 16:17:50 GMT

The Circular Ring 3 Pro and Slim add NFC payments and haptic feedback, and still don’t require subscriptions for its core health features and AI coach.

Lego Skylines is more approachable than the main Cities Skylines series, but that doesn’t mean it’s basic - Video Games Chronicle - Google Wed, 02 Sep 2026 16:13:55 GMT

Get Ready for Regulation Set M‑C in Pokémon Champions - pokemon.com - Google Wed, 02 Sep 2026 16:07:39 GMT

Get Ready for Regulation Set M‑C in Pokémon Champions pokemon.com
Pokemon Champions is adding Z Evolutions and bringing back a fan favorite Polygon.com
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Reminder: Get Ready for Regulation Set M‑C in Pokémon Champions Starting Sept. 8th, 2026 GoNintendo
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The FTC says Amazon secretly overcharged sellers by $20 billion in ad fees - TechSpot Wed, 02 Sep 2026 16:07:00 GMT

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

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‘It’s Not a Revolutionary Thing for an RPG to Have’ — Fable Explains the Very Obvious Reason as to Why Its Hero Design Has Changed - ign.com - Google Wed, 02 Sep 2026 16:05:30 GMT

‘It’s Not a Revolutionary Thing for an RPG to Have’ — Fable Explains the Very Obvious Reason as to Why Its Hero Design Has Changed ign.com

Miele Put a Camera in Its New Dishwasher. Here’s Why - CNET Wed, 02 Sep 2026 16:02:26 GMT

Miele just launched the world’s first dishwasher with built-in camera. Here’s what it does.

Introducing: H. Moser & Cie. Streamliner Tourbillon Skeleton Ceramic Alpine Limited Edition - Monochrome Watches - Google Wed, 02 Sep 2026 16:01:54 GMT

Dishonored's Co-Creator Explains What So Many Games Are Missing - Kotaku - Google Wed, 02 Sep 2026 16:00:47 GMT

Dishonored's Co-Creator Explains What So Many Games Are Missing Kotaku

The Logical End Point of AI Job Interviews Is Two Bots Talking to Each Other - Wired Wed, 02 Sep 2026 15:51:46 GMT

Christopher was sick of being ghosted by AI recruiters. So he unleashed ChatGPT on his robot interviewer.

Digital scans of more than 153 million driver's licenses leaked to the dark web - Engadget Wed, 02 Sep 2026 15:45:14 GMT

The source could be an ID verification service in Louisiana, though the FBI has opened an investigation.

My Hero Academia: All’s Justice DLC character Izuku Midoriya Overlay Full Style launches September 3 - Gematsu - Google Wed, 02 Sep 2026 15:34:11 GMT

How a 1981 RAM Expansion Worked - Hack a Day Wed, 02 Sep 2026 15:30:46 GMT

Sir Clive Sinclair and his company were notorious for pushing the limits of electronic parts in search of a low price, and his ZX series 8-bit computers were fine examples …read more

Mario Kart 8 now supports 8-player split-screen on Switch 2 - TechSpot Wed, 02 Sep 2026 15:25:00 GMT

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

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Uber is cutting around 3,000 jobs in the name of efficiency - Engadget Wed, 02 Sep 2026 15:11:20 GMT

The company is also asking almost all remote employees to move to an office.

Hurry! You Only Have a Few Days Left to Play These Great Games on Xbox Game Pass - CNET Wed, 02 Sep 2026 15:00:54 GMT

While Game Pass is losing some heavy hitters, it’s also getting a few new games soon.

System helps humans predict when self-driving cars will make mistakes - MIT Wed, 02 Sep 2026 15:00:00 GMT

A new method, called CW-Net, translates the reasoning process of an autonomous vehicle’s AI system into understandable concepts that explain its behavior.

SteamDB is acquired by Nexus Mods' owner after its founder says burnout made the site unsustainable - TechSpot Wed, 02 Sep 2026 14:48:00 GMT

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

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Toyohiro Akiyama, first Japanese citizen and journalist in space, dies at 84 - ArsTechnica Wed, 02 Sep 2026 14:47:42 GMT

He reported from space that only "fat" Japanese tree frogs enjoyed weightlessness.

Genome Duplication Is a Radical Evolutionary Gamble - Quanta Magazine - Google Wed, 02 Sep 2026 14:23:09 GMT

Genome Duplication Is a Radical Evolutionary Gamble Quanta Magazine

Samsung's $799 Galaxy Book6 challenges the MacBook Neo with a larger screen and claimed 25-hour battery life - TechSpot Wed, 02 Sep 2026 14:21:00 GMT

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

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Apple's New Mac Mini Already Discounted - See the Pre-Order Deals - MacRumors - Google Wed, 02 Sep 2026 14:12:58 GMT

Apple's New Mac Mini Already Discounted - See the Pre-Order Deals MacRumors
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Apple ninja edits Mac Studio specs to remove PCIe Gen 6 storage reference Macworld
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Fangtopia launches October 26 - Gematsu - Google Wed, 02 Sep 2026 14:07:22 GMT

Fangtopia launches October 26 Gematsu
Spooky kingdom builder Fangtopia launches this October—just before Halloween! Digitally Downloaded

RuneScape Arrives on XBOX for the First Time in 25 Years with Survival Adventure RuneScape: Dragonwilds! - XBOX Wire - Google Wed, 02 Sep 2026 14:04:29 GMT

Microsoft Finally Backs Down: The Windows 11 Taskbar Update You've Been Waiting For - PCMag - Google Wed, 02 Sep 2026 14:00:11 GMT

You Might Benefit from a $7.85 Million Payout as PlayStation Settles Anti-Trust Lawsuit - Push Square - Google Wed, 02 Sep 2026 14:00:00 GMT

New research shows a neutrino laser is impossible - MIT Wed, 02 Sep 2026 14:00:00 GMT

Due to physical and fundamental limitations, an earlier proposal for producing laserlike beams of neutrinos cannot be achieved, scientists report.

Anthropic explains how its AI models escaped their sandbox and hacked real systems - TechSpot Wed, 02 Sep 2026 13:58:00 GMT

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

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GTA 6 Has A Point Of No Return For Players Who Take Crime Too Far - GameSpot - Google Wed, 02 Sep 2026 13:38:00 GMT

GTA 6 Has A Point Of No Return For Players Who Take Crime Too Far GameSpotSee more headlines & perspectives on Google News

Nintendo's surprise free update for Mario Kart 8 Deluxe on Switch 2 includes eight-player split-screen - Engadget Wed, 02 Sep 2026 13:33:58 GMT

The nine-year-old game that keeps giving.

September's first wave of Xbox Game Pass games revealed, and it brings RuneScape to console for the first time - Eurogamer.net - Google Wed, 02 Sep 2026 13:25:42 GMT

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

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

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A Ton Of New ‘GTA 6’ Details Drop After The Netflix Showcase - Forbes - Google Wed, 02 Sep 2026 13:14:31 GMT

Adobe is making its tools available in Slack - TechCrunch - Google Wed, 02 Sep 2026 13:09:27 GMT

The Army just used a 20-kilowatt laser to take out three drones - ArsTechnica Wed, 02 Sep 2026 13:04:59 GMT

The Army says its laser system can track and destroy hostile drones.

Do You Have the Best Phone for Your Mobile Network? Here's What the Data Says - PCMag - Google Wed, 02 Sep 2026 13:01:29 GMT

Do You Have the Best Phone for Your Mobile Network? Here's What the Data Says PCMag

Arm faces shareholder backlash over CEO Rene Haas' "excessive" $800 million pay package - TechSpot Wed, 02 Sep 2026 12:46:00 GMT

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

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Oura’s Menopause Impact Scale Expands Out of the App and Into Women’s Health Care - CNET Wed, 02 Sep 2026 12:04:32 GMT

The creator of the Oura Ring is partnering with women’s health companies in the name of menopause.

The Cheap Kitchen Tool I Bring to Every Rental House or Airbnb - CNET Wed, 02 Sep 2026 12:04:05 GMT

Cooking without this inexpensive acccessory is a nonstarter.

California passes bill to make plug-in solar systems easier and cheaper to install - TechSpot Wed, 02 Sep 2026 12:03:00 GMT

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

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Xbox gets new Cozy Collection line of Designed for Xbox peripherals - TrueAchievements - Google Wed, 02 Sep 2026 11:44:09 GMT

Xbox gets new Cozy Collection line of Designed for Xbox peripherals TrueAchievements
This New Nature-Inspired Collection of Gaming Accessories Is Perfect for Cozy Gamers on PC or Xbox ign.com
Xbox launches 'Cozy Collection' with nature-themed gaming accessories GMA Network
Microsoft Reveals Designed for Xbox Cozy Collection with 8BitDo and SteelSeries Technetbook
8BitDo Announces the Cozy Collection for XBOX Retro Handhelds

The Cybercab Is Almost Here. Now Comes the Hard Part - Wired Wed, 02 Sep 2026 11:30:00 GMT

The electric-auto maker will officially debut its steering-wheel-free robotaxi on Thursday. But building the vehicle is the easy part.

Move over, Cosmic Orange – iPhone 18 colours just leaked online - Creative Bloq - Google Wed, 02 Sep 2026 11:27:28 GMT

Is Russia's rival to Starlink failing? Here's what we know. - ArsTechnica Wed, 02 Sep 2026 11:15:23 GMT

At least three of the first 32 Rassvet satellites likely suffered outright failures, and more may be in trouble.

Apple joins Google in changing Lake Ontario to Lake America following Trump's push - TechSpot Wed, 02 Sep 2026 11:15:00 GMT

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

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Sonos explains benefit of its Sonos 27 audio OS and Fabric, alongwith Beam Ultra, Ace Ultra - Neowin - Google Wed, 02 Sep 2026 11:08:00 GMT

BGP hijack infecting networks caused by a comedy of errors that’s not funny at all - ArsTechnica Wed, 02 Sep 2026 11:00:43 GMT

What can we learn from a BGP hijacking that poisoned production software? Plenty.

Best Sony Headphone Deals: WH-1000XM5 and More (2026) - Wired Wed, 02 Sep 2026 11:00:00 GMT

Our favorite Sony headphones are on sale, with discounts of up to 50 percent on top models.

I Vibecoded Morrowind, Duke Nukem, and Serious Sam Onto an iPhone - TechSpot Wed, 02 Sep 2026 10:07:00 GMT

I can't code, but with AI agents I built native iPhone ports of Duke Nukem, Serious Sam, and Morrowind, learning where vibecoding works, where it fails, and why human direction still matters.

Pangram Has Emerged as the Gold Standard of AI Detection. Should You Trust It? - Wired Wed, 02 Sep 2026 10:00:00 GMT

Meet the AI police who can make or break careers—in publishing and beyond.

My Friend Has Big Plans for Our Toddlers. Uh, This Isn’t Happening. - Slate - Google Wed, 02 Sep 2026 10:00:00 GMT

My Friend Has Big Plans for Our Toddlers. Uh, This Isn’t Happening. Slate

Snowsky Unveils New Headphones And MP3 Player For A Gen Z Christmas - Forbes - Google Wed, 02 Sep 2026 10:00:00 GMT

Snowsky Unveils New Headphones And MP3 Player For A Gen Z Christmas Forbes

Confirmed: Over 800 Xbox discs are supported by the disc-to-digital program, and growing. Here's the list. - Windows Central - Google Wed, 02 Sep 2026 09:52:02 GMT

Confirmed: Over 800 Xbox discs are supported by the disc-to-digital program, and growing. Here's the list. Windows Central
Xbox users discover hack to recover delisted games using free new feature GAMINGbible
The Future of Xbox Begins to Take Shape Men's Journal
Xbox has learned to convert a physical copy of a game removed from sale into a digital license. en.gamegpu.com
Xbox Disc-to-Digital Feature Now Available for Insiders, Delisted Games Work VGChartz

The 42 Best Deals From the REI Labor Day Sale - Wired Wed, 02 Sep 2026 09:36:00 GMT

Labor Day already? Say it ain’t so. You can still chase summer a while longer with these great deals on outdoor gear at the REI Labor Day Sale.

Xiaomi beats Apple to market with wide Xiaomi 18 Fold reveal - Android Authority - Google Wed, 02 Sep 2026 09:36:00 GMT

A Prop 65 Crash Course: What You Need to Know (2026) - Wired Wed, 02 Sep 2026 09:32:00 GMT

If you see a Prop 65 warning, don’t fret. Here’s what you need to know.

Acer Shows Off a Transformer-ish Concept for a Windows Gaming Handheld - CNET Wed, 02 Sep 2026 09:30:00 GMT

If it’s going to do double duty as a computer, it might as well have a keyboard, right?

ONTOS: This Horrifying, Tantalizing Thriller Feels Like an Immersive Sim for Puzzle Gaming - XBOX Wire - Google Wed, 02 Sep 2026 09:10:05 GMT

ONTOS: This Horrifying, Tantalizing Thriller Feels Like an Immersive Sim for Puzzle Gaming XBOX Wire
Ontos devs on the centered around a server of ratspsychological gameplay blog.playstation.com
ONTOS, the next horror from Frictional Games has a new extended look GamingOnLinux
The creators of Soma presented Ontos with grotesque experiments and philosophical traps. en.gamegpu.com
You can't pet the talking rat wall in Ontos, the new space horror game from Soma's creators, but surely it can run Doom Rock Paper Shotgun

Alienware launches 32-inch 4K Tandem WOLED monitor for $699 and 560Hz QD-OLED model - VideoCardz.com - Google Wed, 02 Sep 2026 08:01:37 GMT

Amazon is selling a 2-in-1 laptop and tablet for $71 that's AI-enabled and offers theft protection - thestreet.com - Google Wed, 02 Sep 2026 08:00:00 GMT

Amazon is selling a 2-in-1 laptop and tablet for $71 that's AI-enabled and offers theft protection thestreet.com

GTA 6 extended look reaches 31.1m views on Netflix in four days, making it the most-viewed title last week - GamesIndustry.biz - Google Wed, 02 Sep 2026 07:51:21 GMT

GTA 6 extended look reaches 31.1m views on Netflix in four days, making it the most-viewed title last week GamesIndustry.biz
GTA 6: An Extended Look Analysis - "Perhaps the Most Impressive Showcase We've Ever Seen in Real-Time Rendering" Digital Foundry
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The Buzziest New Show on Netflix? A Video Game Trailer The Hollywood Reporter
A Bunch Of Old GTA 6 Leaks Turned Out To Be True Kotaku

Dell Tries to Beat the MacBook Neo With Yet Another Cheap(ish) Laptop - Gizmodo - Google Wed, 02 Sep 2026 07:00:00 GMT

Anthropic releases Claude Fable 5.1, cuts cached token pricing by 75% - TechSpot Wed, 02 Sep 2026 06:07:00 GMT

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

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This new Roomba seals itself to your carpet - The Verge - Google Wed, 02 Sep 2026 06:00:00 GMT

This new Roomba seals itself to your carpet The Verge
iRobot Redefines Hands-Free Cleaning with its Most Powerful Robot Ever, the Roomba® Max 875 Combo PR Newswire
The New Roomba Max 875 Has Me Excited About iRobot for the First Time in Years uk.pcmag.com
Roomba’s latest robot vacuums want to do almost everything for you Digital Trends
iRobot's most advanced Roomba yet uses a clever trick to deep-clean carpets Yahoo Tech

eBay Coupons: 20% Off in September 2026 - Wired Wed, 02 Sep 2026 05:00:00 GMT

Save up to 60% on a selection of items at eBay, including electronics, home products, card games, car parts and more.

Booking.com Promo Codes: 20% Off | September 2026 - Wired Wed, 02 Sep 2026 05:00:00 GMT

Enjoy big savings on your next adventure with our Booking.com promo codes, coupons, and handpicked travel deals.

B&H Photo Promo Codes and Deals This September 2026 - Wired Wed, 02 Sep 2026 05:00:00 GMT

Enjoy top deals on cameras, computers, and tech essentials at B&H Photo.

Whoop Promo Codes: 20% Off This September 2026 - Wired Wed, 02 Sep 2026 05:00:00 GMT

Whether you're looking for a Whoop free trial, student discount, or military savings, our guide to Whoop promo codes will help you maximize your membership benefits. Stay on top of your fitness goals for less.

Verizon Promo Codes: $200 Verizon Gift Cards | September 2026 - Wired Wed, 02 Sep 2026 05:00:00 GMT

Ready for an upgrade? Apply our latest promotional codes today and choose a select service plan to score a discount with Verizon.

Columbia Promo Codes: 15% Off | September 2026 - Wired Wed, 02 Sep 2026 05:00:00 GMT

Explore current Columbia deals on jackets, outdoor gear, and apparel. Find active Columbia promo codes, student discounts, and free shipping offers to save on your next adventure.

Altra Running Promo Codes: 10% Off September 2026 - Wired Wed, 02 Sep 2026 05:00:00 GMT

Score big savings on Altra Running shoes with up to 50% off sale styles, 20% off select models, 10% off your first order when you sign up, plus free standard delivery on every purchase.

Hoka Coupon Codes: 30% Off in September 2026 - Wired Wed, 02 Sep 2026 05:00:00 GMT

Unlock free expedited shipping or 10% off with today’s Hoka discount codes, plus save up to 30% with the best discounts for September 2026.

Uplift Promo Codes: $300 Off - Wired Wed, 02 Sep 2026 05:00:00 GMT

Upgrade your home office with the best Uplift Desk discount codes. Save on standing desks, ergonomic chairs, and accessories during the Spring Setup Sale.

NordVPN Coupons: 75% Off, Plus 3 Months Free in September 2026 - Wired Wed, 02 Sep 2026 05:00:00 GMT

Save up to 77% on 2-year plans and get 3 free months with our NordVPN discount codes.

30% Off Canon Promo Codes | September 2026 - Wired Wed, 02 Sep 2026 05:00:00 GMT

Save an extra 10% or 30% with Canon coupon codes, plus up to $1,600 on cameras, printers, and more this September 2026.

Priceline Promo Codes & Coupons: 10% Off September 2026 - Wired Wed, 02 Sep 2026 05:00:00 GMT

Unlock massive discounts on Priceline hotels, flights, and rental cars. Find verified Priceline coupon codes and deals for Express Deals, student discounts, and more.

Super Smash Bros. Ultimate 13.0.5 update out now, patch notes - Nintendo Everything - Google Wed, 02 Sep 2026 04:24:21 GMT

Super Smash Bros. Ultimate 13.0.5 update out now, patch notes Nintendo Everything
Super Smash Bros. Ultimate Version 13.0.5 Is Now Live, Here Are The Full Patch Notes Nintendo Life
Super Smash Bros. Ultimate Gets An Update, But Not The One You Want Yahoo Tech
Patch 13.0.5 has released for Super Smash Bros. Ultimate but fans aren't particularly happy about it... EventHubs
Super Smash Bros. Ultimate Just Received Its First New Update of 2026 comicbook.com

PLAYISM Game Show: TGS 2026 Preview set for September 10 - Gematsu - Google Wed, 02 Sep 2026 03:20:21 GMT

PLAYISM Game Show: TGS 2026 Preview set for September 10 Gematsu

9 Years Later, Mario Kart 8 Just Got a Game-Changing Update for Nintendo Switch 2 - Polygon.com - Google Wed, 02 Sep 2026 02:03:00 GMT

Nintendo Expands Switch Online's NES Library With Three More Titles - Nintendo Life - Google Wed, 02 Sep 2026 01:30:00 GMT

Nintendo Expands Switch Online's NES Library With Three More Titles Nintendo Life
Nintendo Switch Online Expands NES Library With Three Late 1980s and 1990s Games VICE
NES Classics September 2026 Update Adds Three Games TwistedVoxel
Switch Online gets a trio of NES games for September 2026 Nintendo Wire
Ninja Gaiden III, Ikari Warriors, R.C. Pro-Am II added to Nintendo Switch Online lineup of NES games Nerdvana Media

Minecraft Is Making Changes To Minecoins On Nintendo Platforms - Nintendo Life - Google Wed, 02 Sep 2026 00:30:00 GMT

Minecraft Is Making Changes To Minecoins On Nintendo Platforms Nintendo Life

Apple iPhone 18 Pro Color Leak Claims Black Model Will Replace Silver This Year - CNET Tue, 01 Sep 2026 23:06:41 GMT

The next iPhone Pro lineup might not repeat any colors from last year, with silver reportedly not in production.

Here's our first look—and drive—of the 2027 Range Rover Electric - ArsTechnica Tue, 01 Sep 2026 23:01:52 GMT

333 miles of real-world range with uncompromised comfort and off-road ability.

The Range Rover Electric: Specs, Price, Availability - Wired Tue, 01 Sep 2026 23:01:00 GMT

After long delays, JLR’s biggest gamble with its Range Rover brand is here with huge performance, range, and off-road EV skills. It’s mighty pricey, but the US gets a cheaper model.

Walter Torous named executive director of MIT Center for Real Estate - MIT Tue, 01 Sep 2026 21:25:00 GMT

The senior lecturer, already director of the degree program, will now oversee all aspects of the center’s activities and operations.

Google’s Android update tackles motion sickness, accessibility, and more - TechCrunch - Google Tue, 01 Sep 2026 20:53:05 GMT

Cognition and consciousness arise from analog computations, says new theory - MIT Tue, 01 Sep 2026 20:35:00 GMT

The brain's ability to generate quick, nimble volitional thought — and a unified awareness of thought and experience — arises from analog computations, MIT neuroscientists argue in a new review.

Days After GTA 6's Big Reveal, Rockstar Announces A Major GTA 5 Update - Polygon.com - Google Tue, 01 Sep 2026 20:34:29 GMT

Days After GTA 6's Big Reveal, Rockstar Announces A Major GTA 5 Update Polygon.com
Rockstar Games Reveals Its Official GTA Online Roleplaying Server, nopixel V nordic.ign.com
Introducing nopixel V Rockstar Games
GTA Online Adds Official Roleplay Support to Make GTA 6 Wait Easier OpenCritic
Rockstar unveil the "next evolution" of modded GTA 5 roleplaying, while staying totally mum on when PC pretenders might be able to migrate to their next game Rock Paper Shotgun

OpenAI Is About to Release Its First AI Model With ‘Critical’ Cyber Abilities - Wired Tue, 01 Sep 2026 20:00:00 GMT

The company will give select partners early access to its Astra AI model—so they have time to shore up their defenses.

The Diamond Moon and Other Astronomical Events to See in September 2026 - Wired Tue, 01 Sep 2026 20:00:00 GMT

September is full of opportunities to expand your knowledge of the night sky. Mark your calendars.

Best Amazon Labor Day Deals (2026): Sony, Shark, Anker - Wired Tue, 01 Sep 2026 19:45:30 GMT

These are the 15 best Amazon Labor Day deals on WIRED-tested, WIRED-recommended products in 2026.

Check Out Every Pokémon TCG Product Release in September 2026 - pokemon.com - Google Tue, 01 Sep 2026 19:34:51 GMT

Check Out Every Pokémon TCG Product Release in September 2026 pokemon.com

Apple Watch Series 12: Three new features coming next week - 9to5Mac - Google Tue, 01 Sep 2026 19:18:00 GMT

Apple Watch Series 12: Three new features coming next week 9to5Mac
New Apple Watch Series 12 and Apple Watch Ultra 4 Features Revealed MacRumors
Apple Watch Series 12 Wishlist: 5 Upgrades Standing Between Meh and Must-Have PCMag
Apple wants the Apple Watch to offer better fitness machine connectivity, activity tracking. Apple World Today
Apple Watch Series 12 will bring back ceramic case: Reports tech.sportskeeda.com

Research roundup: 7 cool science stories we almost missed - ArsTechnica Tue, 01 Sep 2026 19:06:10 GMT

"Black hole stars," making cookies from plastic, tiny sound-powered drones, and more.

California exempts Linux and open-source software from new age verification law - TechSpot Tue, 01 Sep 2026 18:46:00 GMT

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

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The TV Vs Projector Value Debate Isn't Close — Here's Why - Engadget - Google Tue, 01 Sep 2026 18:30:00 GMT

The TV Vs Projector Value Debate Isn't Close — Here's Why Engadget

A newborn and child reportedly died of measles; CDC isn't counting them - ArsTechnica Tue, 01 Sep 2026 18:21:16 GMT

Historically, state health departments determine cases and deaths, not the CDC.

This tiny space mission wants to reach Alpha Centauri, in about 80,000 years - TechSpot Tue, 01 Sep 2026 18:02:00 GMT

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

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New Android Drop adds remembered items in Find Hub, makes anti-nausea dots official - ArsTechnica Tue, 01 Sep 2026 18:00:02 GMT

New features are rolling out across the Android ecosystem starting today.

FTC alleges Amazon illegally made $20 billion by rigging billions of ad auctions - ArsTechnica Tue, 01 Sep 2026 17:51:17 GMT

FTC says firm replaces actual ad-auction results "with higher prices set by Amazon."

This is what a supercar was like a century ago - ArsTechnica Tue, 01 Sep 2026 17:34:16 GMT

When the average car could only do 40 mph, this Bentley could break 100.

What was the first widely used web browser? - TechSpot Tue, 01 Sep 2026 17:34:00 GMT

The Web was young, clunky, and about to explode. Which browser helped make it happen?

This Is How DLSS 5 Actually Performs (According to Nvidia) - TechSpot Tue, 01 Sep 2026 17:15:00 GMT

Nvidia's first official DLSS 5 benchmarks promise enormous frame rates, but the underlying render performance tells a very different story, with Neural Rendering looking exceptionally demanding.

Warlock Won’t Have One of Baldur’s Gate 3’s Most Beloved D&D Mechanics - Polygon.com - Google Tue, 01 Sep 2026 17:04:36 GMT

A standard RTX 5090 now costs $5,090, making Nvidia's flagship price painfully appropriate - TechSpot Tue, 01 Sep 2026 15:37:00 GMT

As we noted in our recent graphics card pricing feature that shows just how quickly prices are rising, the RTX 5090 was around $4,900 in the US recently.

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Microsoft 365 outage drags on, but things are improving - TechCrunch - Google Tue, 01 Sep 2026 15:23:15 GMT

Microsoft 365 outage drags on, but things are improving TechCrunch
Microsoft tests fix for latest hours-long Outlook outage TechCrunch
Microsoft 365, Outlook and ChatGPT users report outages Monday. What we know Houston Chronicle
Stay updated: Microsoft Outlook, OpenAI outage reported by thousands KRXI2
Hundreds still reporting issues with Microsoft Outlook amid outage usatoday.com

Play! Pokémon Rules and Resources Updated for Q3 2026 - pokemon.com - Google Tue, 01 Sep 2026 15:06:12 GMT

Play! Pokémon Rules and Resources Updated for Q3 2026 pokemon.com

Onimusha: Way of the Sword Could Be My Favorite Action Game Since Elden Ring, And There’s A Preorder Deal - GameSpot - Google Tue, 01 Sep 2026 15:02:55 GMT

Onimusha: Way of the Sword Could Be My Favorite Action Game Since Elden Ring, And There’s A Preorder Deal GameSpot
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This popular open-source split keyboard just got a Hall-effect upgrade - TechSpot Tue, 01 Sep 2026 15:02:00 GMT

Fans of minimalist ergonomic split keyboards and users familiar with the Silakka54 might be interested in a new Hall-effect variant. If it catches on with resellers, it could become one of the more affordable Hall-effect keyboards available, while its open-source hardware and firmware allow for unrestricted modding.

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Atlas of the brain’s striatum could guide researchers to new drug treatments - MIT Tue, 01 Sep 2026 15:00:00 GMT

A new study reveals insights into populations of neurons affected by Huntington’s disease, schizophrenia, addiction, and other disorders.

It turns out that Orion's much-maligned heat shield performed really well - ArsTechnica Tue, 01 Sep 2026 14:46:28 GMT

Independent safety officials also have high praise for changes by NASA leadership.

Sonos Ace Ultra, Beam Ultra, Sonos Fabric, and a New App: Everything Sonos Just Announced - Wired Tue, 01 Sep 2026 14:40:00 GMT

Sonos is cramming AI into its software because it’s “very hot these days.” The new features, which include agentic automation, are opt-in.

John Ternus starts his first day as Apple CEO with a foldable iPhone on deck and a long list of problems to solve - TechSpot Tue, 01 Sep 2026 14:01:00 GMT

Ternus is regarded inside Apple as a leader who can move between broad product planning and the technical details of a device, a skill Tim Cook highlighted when he announced the succession.

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Instagram is making it harder for AI-generated personas to pass themselves off as real people - TechSpot Tue, 01 Sep 2026 13:34:00 GMT

It's not just AI-generated slop content sweeping across Instagram these days. There are also countless personas that are entirely AI-generated – many of which appear to be influencer-style accounts – and not all of them make it clear that the person isn't real.

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Roku has released its first ever OLED TVs - The Verge - Google Tue, 01 Sep 2026 13:00:00 GMT

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Sony just added free, ad-supported live TV to every PS5 - TechSpot Tue, 01 Sep 2026 12:47:00 GMT

PlayStation 5 owners in the US can now watch over 100 live TV channels from the PS5's main menu. Available content includes various ad-supported movies, TV shows, sports events, and news broadcasts at no extra cost.

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Amazon seller sends $1,400 RTX 5080 customer a cheap "gift" and fake instructions claiming the GPU is still coming - TechSpot Tue, 01 Sep 2026 12:03:00 GMT

Reddit user BransonArsen wrote that they bought an MSI Gaming RTX 5080 16G SUPRIM Liquid SOC edition from Amazon for nearly $1,400. They later explained that the seller was a third party with a Chinese name, which even they admit was a warning sign. The lower-case "msi" in the product...

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Using High-Energy Laser, US Shoots Down Drones Near Mexico Border - Wired Tue, 01 Sep 2026 12:00:00 GMT

The US Army’s laser system is part of a new generation of directed-energy weapons capable of detecting, tracking, and destroying drones with a concentrated beam of light.

5 Best Folding Phones (2026): Samsung, Google, Motorola - Wired Tue, 01 Sep 2026 11:30:00 GMT

Ready to move on from the traditional glass slab? Introduce a hinge into your life with these folding smartphones.

Insurance companies keep pushing AI, but 98% of their adjusters' reviews on it are negative - TechSpot Tue, 01 Sep 2026 11:15:00 GMT

A Glassdoor analysis found that 98% of claims-adjuster reviews mentioning AI were negative – the highest rate of criticism among the occupations reviewed. Workers often complained that company leaders were pushing AI tools that did not work well and were making it harder to serve policyholders.

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Without new landers or rovers, it's helicopters or bust for NASA's Mars program - ArsTechnica Tue, 01 Sep 2026 11:00:35 GMT

NASA's cost estimate for SR-1 Freedom is $2.1 billion, but that doesn't include the helicopters.

Sennheiser Momentum 5 Wireless Headphones Review (2026) - Wired Tue, 01 Sep 2026 11:00:00 GMT

The flagship headphones get up to 57 hours of battery life and have easily replaceable batteries.

3 Best Sleep Tracker Picks for Optimizing Your Sleep (2026) - Wired Tue, 01 Sep 2026 10:39:00 GMT

I tested the top sleep wearables for every type of sleeper, including devices from Oura, Google Fitbit, and Eight Sleep.

TP-Link's first Wi-Fi 8 router opens for pre-orders September 30, US launch remains uncertain - TechSpot Tue, 01 Sep 2026 10:16:00 GMT

Unveiled at IFA 2026, the Archer 8 Ultra BN19000 is a tri-band router rated for aggregate wireless speeds of 19Gbps. It packs 18 internal antennas, 10Gbps wired connectivity, and claimed coverage of a 3,600-square-foot home. Its redesigned enclosure is intended to be shown off on a shelf, rather than being...

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Private group wants to launch "cheapest possible" mission to Alpha Centauri - ArsTechnica Tue, 01 Sep 2026 10:00:33 GMT

"We could really be facing the great filter."

27 Businesses That Might Not Exist In 10 Years - Yahoo Life UK - Google Tue, 01 Sep 2026 09:16:03 GMT

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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.

PlayStation Plus September Monthly Free Games Rolling Out Now - PlayStation LifeStyle - Google Tue, 01 Sep 2026 03:11:11 GMT

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PlayStation Is Set to Pay Out $7.85 Billion to Users as Part of Class-Action Lawsuit - ign.com - Google Mon, 31 Aug 2026 22:31:11 GMT

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'There's a Lot of Resentment for Sony': Sources Go Back and Forth on Publisher Backlash to PS5 Physical Discs - Push Square - Google Mon, 31 Aug 2026 21:45:00 GMT

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Translating economic growth into better lives - MIT Mon, 31 Aug 2026 20:40:00 GMT

Graduate student Lyonel Tanganco investigates how to improve public policy interventions and address challenges in nutrition, climate, and development.

OpenClaw 2.0 lands with an easier setup and a rebuilt browser app - TechSpot Mon, 31 Aug 2026 20:02:00 GMT

Community manager Hannes Rudolph's blog post for the release was titled "OpenClaw 2.0, Accidentally," explaining that the team set out to simplify installation and rebuild the browser app, but then discovered it couldn't be done in isolation, and ended up reworking the codebase and the full release at the same time.

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Gulfstream IV makes its long-awaited return to Lincoln Laboratory - MIT Mon, 31 Aug 2026 20:00:00 GMT

The modified aircraft will support an ongoing US Air Force program to assess and enhance the survivability of air and space vehicles.

MIT Quantum Initiative launches postdoctoral fellowship program - MIT Mon, 31 Aug 2026 19:30:00 GMT

The Institute welcomes its first cohort of QMIT Fellows this fall to advance interdisciplinary quantum research.

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.

Playing against climate risk - MIT Mon, 31 Aug 2026 19:00:00 GMT

Climate scientist Sai Ravela is using games to help coastal communities find creative adaptations to climate change.

Pixel 11 Pro bug causing static sounds in recordings while using Video Boost - 9to5Google - Google Mon, 31 Aug 2026 14:45:00 GMT

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How an MIT research project became a global programming language - MIT Mon, 31 Aug 2026 04:00:00 GMT

With millions of users across the world, Julia has been used to conduct cutting-edge research and to design new drugs, jet engines, heat pumps, and more.

How To Reset Your Roku TV - Engadget - Google Sat, 29 Aug 2026 16:30:00 GMT

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How an MIT graduate student helped a team of young scientists test their experiment at CERN - MIT Fri, 28 Aug 2026 20:35:00 GMT

Physics PhD student Manu Srivastava helped high school students in India develop a test that could contribute to one of the world’s largest neutrino experiments.

How MIT Sandbox has turned student ideas into $8.7 billion in global impact - MIT Fri, 28 Aug 2026 20:15:00 GMT

Through a decade of non-dilutive funding, hands-on mentorship, and a safe space to fail fast, the MIT Sandbox Innovation Fund Program has helped students translate curiosity into real-world impact.

Gage Coon: An Earth scientist exploring the power of microbes - MIT Fri, 28 Aug 2026 04:00:00 GMT

The PhD student’s research on how microorganisms digest compounds in their environment could enable advances in wastewater treatment.

Looking beyond natural sequences - MIT Thu, 27 Aug 2026 19:20:00 GMT

A new machine-learning framework aims to improve the success rate of computational protein design while moving away from results that reproduce sequences found in nature.

MIT engineers create a system for building shape-changing smart devices - MIT Thu, 27 Aug 2026 04:00:00 GMT

Dubbed “bifur-circuits,” these interactive building blocks could be used to develop reconfigurable robotic grippers or customized assistive devices.

AI helps design new materials that work in the real world - MIT Wed, 26 Aug 2026 09:00:00 GMT

The “CrysVCD” tool developed at MIT could cut the huge amounts of time and money spent on screening out chemically unstable designs.

Retooling to help democracy revive - MIT Wed, 26 Aug 2026 04:00:00 GMT

Deindustrialization didn’t only hurt some workers, Daron Acemoglu says in a new book; it shrank the coalition supporting democracy, which needs expanding.

Cells use a little-known molecule to protect themselves from iron overload - MIT Tue, 25 Aug 2026 20:40:00 GMT

This discovery points toward new combination strategies against cancer, and may explain the iron buildup seen in disorders such as early-onset Parkinson’s disease.

A new kind of aircraft departs an MIT classroom and arrives at an Ohio factory - MIT Tue, 25 Aug 2026 20:00:00 GMT

Electra’s hybrid, fixed-wing aircraft, which grew out of a class project, could make travel easier for passengers taking shorter trips.

The secret love life of the longfin squid - MIT Tue, 25 Aug 2026 13:35:00 GMT

MIT Sea Grant resident artist and acclaimed underwater photographer Keith Ellenbogen captures an intimate look at courtship and communication in a hidden spawning spectacle off Cape Cod.

Brain circuit keeps tabs on what just happened to aid judgment of what’s happening now - MIT Mon, 24 Aug 2026 19:40:00 GMT

To keep track of what’s going on in front of it, the brain relies not only on what it sees, but also a comparison with what it just saw. A new study pinpoints the circuit that provides that service.

Meteorite dust holds records of magnetism that may have helped form the sun - MIT Mon, 24 Aug 2026 19:00:00 GMT

The discovery likely represents the earliest known evidence of a magnetic field in the infant solar system.

Generating scenarios for extreme events, without extreme data - MIT Mon, 24 Aug 2026 18:00:00 GMT

A new algorithm learns to anticipate the unprecedented scenarios that critical infrastructure and global supply chains are least prepared for.

Language skills stay strong in older adults, even while other cognitive abilities decline - MIT Mon, 24 Aug 2026 09:00:00 GMT

MIT researchers find that activity in the brain’s language network is nearly identical in young and old people.

The importance of indoor airflow patterns in spreading airborne disease - MIT Fri, 21 Aug 2026 16:00:00 GMT

Researchers explore how a key factor can mitigate or promote tuberculosis transmission.

MIT engineers design a better controller for operating construction diggers - MIT Thu, 20 Aug 2026 04:00:00 GMT

The new, more intuitive system could speed up the training process for excavator operators.

Securing wireless communication in next-generation devices - MIT Wed, 19 Aug 2026 09:00:00 GMT

A new, scalable technique could enable powerful radars and sensors based on quantum technology that works at room temperature.

Cell-preservation technique could make CAR-T cell therapy more accessible - MIT Wed, 19 Aug 2026 04:00:00 GMT

MIT researchers’ approach, which uses naturally occurring sugars as antifreeze, could make it easier for hospitals to deploy this type of cancer treatment.

Startup brings ancient Roman concrete technology to modern construction - MIT Wed, 19 Aug 2026 04:00:00 GMT

Dmat is commercializing findings from the lab of Associate Professor Admir Masic to make concrete longer-lasting and more sustainable.

When AI art has no author: Study finds generated images often can’t be traced to training data - MIT Tue, 18 Aug 2026 16:35:00 GMT

A new method for surgically removing training examples from a model reveals that as datasets grow, the link between what a model learns and what it produces dissolves.

How 35 percent of US employees are left on the margins - MIT Tue, 18 Aug 2026 04:00:00 GMT

In a new book, Paul Osterman details his research finding more than one-third of the country’s workers are “disposable,” with little security or chance of job advancement.

Mathematical framework connects biological principles to manufacturable, adaptive materials - MIT Mon, 17 Aug 2026 18:30:00 GMT

The new framework could streamline the design process of robotic grippers or aerospace components that exhibit complex behaviors found in nature.

MIT engineers connect bacteria to create living transistors - MIT Mon, 17 Aug 2026 18:00:00 GMT

By wiring together colonies of these bacteria, the researchers built circuits that can perform complicated calculations.

Flexible brain circuits can switch between different tasks - MIT Mon, 17 Aug 2026 09:00:00 GMT

Neuroscientists have discovered circuits in the prefrontal cortex that can be repurposed to store different types of information.

Professor Emeritus Chiang Chung Mei, pioneering scholar of ocean wave dynamics and fluid mechanics, dies at 91 - MIT Fri, 14 Aug 2026 20:55:00 GMT

A towering figure in theoretical hydrodynamics is remembered for his intellectual rigor, generosity, and lifelong devotion to his students.

Drug that targets an inflammatory enzyme could help prevent lung cancer - MIT Fri, 14 Aug 2026 18:00:00 GMT

A new study by MIT researchers shows that inhibiting caspase-1 can reduce the risk of tumor growth.

Cells pulse together as they grow — and malignant cells pulse the longest - MIT Fri, 14 Aug 2026 15:00:00 GMT

MIT researchers discovered a cellular dance that may offer clues to the development of cancer, asthma, and other diseases.

High-speed microscopy reveals electrical activity across the brain - MIT Fri, 14 Aug 2026 09:00:00 GMT

The new technique could help scientists learn how the entire brain works to generate decisions and emotions.

Researchers uncover hidden pore network within nuclear fuel - MIT Thu, 13 Aug 2026 04:00:00 GMT

New understanding of how nuclear fuel breaks down and changes in an operating nuclear reactor could help keep some reactors running longer, will inform the next generation of nuclear reactor fuel systems.

Featured video: An “MIT story” about an iconic professor - MIT Wed, 12 Aug 2026 20:25:00 GMT

A new short film from MIT Open Learning explores the influential career of Institute Professor and School of Engineering Dean Paula Hammond.

Astronomers discover a brand-new type of astrophysical object: A black hole star - MIT Wed, 12 Aug 2026 15:00:00 GMT

The mashup of a black hole and an enormous star has never been seen before and could explain the mysterious little red dots often found in deep-space images.

Met Warehouse opens as the new home of MIT’s School of Architecture and Planning - MIT Wed, 12 Aug 2026 10:00:00 GMT

In a feat of adaptive reuse, a massive, century-old brick storage facility has been turned into a contemporary hub for collaboration and creative work.

How to design a space habitat that supports its residents’ mental health - MIT Wed, 12 Aug 2026 09:00:00 GMT

A new online platform helps engineers look beyond survival mode when designing habitats for extreme living conditions.

People’s Picks ISP Winners: Is Your Internet Service Provider a Flop or Favorite? - CNET Thu, 11 Jun 2026 16:00:00 GMT

There are several connection types, including 5G, cable, satellite and fiber. Which one is really the golden standard? CNET readers have a say.