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Twenty police forces in England and Wales recorded 163 crimes involving keywords like "AI-generated", "deepfake", and "nudify" by July 2026, up from 10 in 2023 (Mark Tovey/Telegraph) - Techmeme Sat, 12 Sep 2026 23:35:04 GMT

Mark Tovey / Telegraph:
Twenty police forces in England and Wales recorded 163 crimes involving keywords like “AI-generated”, “deepfake”, and “nudify” by July 2026, up from 10 in 2023 — Forces see a surge in crimes involving deepfake technology being used to ‘undress women’

 
Apple Says iPhone 18 Pro Max Sold in U.S. Differs in One Way - MacRumors - Google Sat, 12 Sep 2026 22:27:16 GMT
  1. Apple Says iPhone 18 Pro Max Sold in U.S. Differs in One Way MacRumors
  2. Apple debuts iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max Apple
  3. Want the iPhone 18 Pro? T-Mobile has a deal for new and existing customers Fox News
  4. Apple's A20 Pro shatters Geekbench 7 single-core record — 2nm chip beats desktop Intel Core i9 and AMD Ryzen 9 by up to 32% Tom's Hardware
  5. iPhone 18 Pro: What's new with the cameras Mashable
 
How to change Amazon Alexa's voice and personality - Engadget Sat, 12 Sep 2026 22:00:00 GMT
You have several new options for Alexa's voice and personality. Here's how to find and change those settings.
 
An analysis of Bending Spoons' financials: the company relies on aggressive post-acquisition price hikes, and rising interest rates could crimp its growth (Jonathan Weil/Wall Street Journal) - Techmeme Sat, 12 Sep 2026 21:35:07 GMT

Jonathan Weil / Wall Street Journal:
An analysis of Bending Spoons' financials: the company relies on aggressive post-acquisition price hikes, and rising interest rates could crimp its growth — The tech roll-up relies on aggressive price hikes and bespoke metrics. Rising interest rates could crimp its growth.

 
Blizzard is reviving StarCraft as an open-world shooter, but it'll be a long wait - Engadget Sat, 12 Sep 2026 21:28:36 GMT
Announced at BlizzCon 2026, the new StarCraft won't be here until spring 2030.
 
Big Infinity Mirror Clock Invites You To Gaze Deeply - Hack a Day Sat, 12 Sep 2026 20:00:27 GMT
[Andy Huot] has a fantastic-looking infinity mirror digital clock that really raises the bar. It uses high quality components, smart use of RGB LED animations, and a clever “stacked diffuser” …read more
 
Why is the internet so upset about NVIDIA's DLSS 5? - Engadget Sat, 12 Sep 2026 20:00:00 GMT
NVIDIA calls DLSS 5 the biggest graphics breakthrough since ray tracing; critics call it an AI slop filter.
 
Today’s NYT Strands Hints, Answers and Help for Sept. 13, #924 - CNET Sat, 12 Sep 2026 20:00:00 GMT
Here are hints and the answers for today’s NYT Strands puzzle, No. 924 for Sunday, Sept. 13, 2026.
 
OpenAI agents hacked a software service before the Hugging Face incident - Engadget Sat, 12 Sep 2026 19:53:01 GMT
The agents OpenAI was testing attacked a software service called RubyGems in May, months before the attacks on Hugging Face.
 
BlizzCon 2026 Opening Ceremony: Starcraft Returns, Diablo V Announced, Warcraft news and more - news.xbox.com - Google Sat, 12 Sep 2026 19:39:14 GMT
  1. BlizzCon 2026 Opening Ceremony: Starcraft Returns, Diablo V Announced, Warcraft news and more news.xbox.com
  2. Everything Announced at BlizzCon® 2026 Opening Ceremony Blizzard News
  3. BlizzCon creates an ‘oasis’ for gamers in its return to Anaheim Orange County Register
  4. StarCraft Is Returning, but as an Open-World Shooter nytimes.com
  5. ‘StarCraft 3,’ an Open-World Shooter Game, Coming in 2030; First Look Revealed Variety
 
Sam Altman confirms OpenAI won't go public this year saying "given everything happening with safety, right now would be an ill-advised moment to go public" (Jason Ma/Fortune) - Techmeme Sat, 12 Sep 2026 19:35:05 GMT

Jason Ma / Fortune:
Sam Altman confirms OpenAI won't go public this year saying “given everything happening with safety, right now would be an ill-advised moment to go public” — Wall Street will have to wait for one of the most highly anticipated initial public offerings as OpenAI CEO Sam Altman confirmed it will not happen in 2026.

 
Diablo V is coming out in spring 2029 - Engadget Sat, 12 Sep 2026 19:19:48 GMT
Blizzard also confirmed that a Diablo animated series is in development with Netflix.
 
‘World of Warcraft: Forever,’ Expanded Version of 2004 Game, Coming in November - Variety - Google Sat, 12 Sep 2026 19:04:00 GMT
  1. ‘World of Warcraft: Forever,’ Expanded Version of 2004 Game, Coming in November Variety
  2. Blizzard Announces World Of Warcraft: Forever, Expanding Vanilla WoW With New Zones, Raids, 1,000 New Quests gameinformer.com
  3. Pre-Purchase the World of Warcraft®: Forever Collector’s Edition Blizzard News
  4. WoW Classic+ Details Announced! Titled 'World of Warcraft: Forever' Inven Global
  5. World of Warcraft Forever Announced at BlizzCon 2026, The Last Titan Teased IGN
 
Donald Trump's plan to center Bitcoin mining in the US is unraveling as miners convert facilities into AI data centers amid a prolonged crypto market slump (Bloomberg) - Techmeme Sat, 12 Sep 2026 18:50:03 GMT

Bloomberg:
Donald Trump's plan to center Bitcoin mining in the US is unraveling as miners convert facilities into AI data centers amid a prolonged crypto market slump — Donald Trump's pledge to ensure that Bitcoin mining activity is centered in the US is rapidly disintegrating under the twin forces …

 
US: Target lists some of first party games in Customer Appreciation Sale - My Nintendo News - Google Sat, 12 Sep 2026 18:48:35 GMT
  1. US: Target lists some of first party games in Customer Appreciation Sale My Nintendo News
  2. Adventure awaits! Nintendo of America announces Customer Appreciation Sale - News - Nintendo Official Site Nintendo
  3. Nintendo announces Switch sale, says it was thanks to 'tariff-related refunds' 13newsnow.com
  4. Nintendo launches major sale with help from tariff refunds usatoday.com
  5. 'A little bit deceptive' | Local economist explains Nintendo tariff sales WUSA9
 
Warcraft III: Reforged Gets A New Campaign Today, Alongside New Graphics Mode - gameinformer.com - Google Sat, 12 Sep 2026 18:45:47 GMT
  1. Warcraft III: Reforged Gets A New Campaign Today, Alongside New Graphics Mode gameinformer.com
  2. Wage War Once More with Warcraft III Reforged: Forsaken Kingdom Blizzard News
  3. Warcraft 3 is getting a new expansion after over 23 years called the "Forsaken Kingdom" and it is available today for PC Windows Central
  4. Warcraft 3 Reforged: Forsaken Kingdom Review So Far IGN
  5. Warcraft 3 just got its first new campaign in 23 years Polygon.com
 
12 Fun Mini Gadgets For Your Home Office Desk - SlashGear - Google Sat, 12 Sep 2026 18:30:00 GMT
  1. 12 Fun Mini Gadgets For Your Home Office Desk SlashGear
  2. Make Your Home Office A Functional Workspace With These 27 Products BuzzFeed
  3. It’s Time to Geek Out For Some Must-Have Office Supplies! Cosmopolitan Middle East
 
How to add your driver's license to Apple Wallet and where you can use it - Engadget Sat, 12 Sep 2026 18:30:00 GMT
Your Apple Wallet can hold more than cards; those in certain states can also store a digital copy of their driver's license.
 
Diablo V is Coming Spring 2029 - Blizzard News - Google Sat, 12 Sep 2026 18:20:45 GMT
  1. Diablo V is Coming Spring 2029 Blizzard News
  2. Diablo 5 Announced at BlizzCon 2026: 2029 Release Date IGN
  3. Blizzard Announces Diablo V, Arriving Spring 2029 gameinformer.com
  4. ‘Diablo 5’ Set for Spring 2029 Release Variety
  5. Diablo V is coming in spring of 2029. The Verge
 
LG Denies Accusations Of Smart TVs Continuously Recording Its Users - engadget.com - Google Sat, 12 Sep 2026 18:17:55 GMT
  1. LG Denies Accusations Of Smart TVs Continuously Recording Its Users engadget.com
  2. LG strongly denies TV spying claims, says tracking and snooping concerns 'not true' — online investigation claims 216,000,000 TVs spy and record audio Tom's Hardware
  3. LG defends smart-TV features amid audio surveillance allegations aljazeera.com
  4. LG TV shown scanning LAN for third-party phones and other devices Ars Technica
  5. LG Denies Its TVs Are Spying on You (Unless You Opted In) Gizmodo
 
LG denies accusations of smart TVs continuously recording its users - Engadget Sat, 12 Sep 2026 18:17:55 GMT
The company said that user privacy is a "fundamental principle" of its products.
 
It's Official, Diablo 4: Age Of Hatred Collection Brings Hell To Switch 2 Next Week - Nintendo Life - Google Sat, 12 Sep 2026 18:15:00 GMT
  1. It's Official, Diablo 4: Age Of Hatred Collection Brings Hell To Switch 2 Next Week Nintendo Life
  2. Celebrate 30 Years of Diablo in Season of Hell's Legacy Blizzard News
  3. Diablo 4 Is Officially Bringing Back a Fan-Favorite Class, Blizzard Confirms Polygon.com
  4. Diablo 4 coming to Nintendo Switch 2 Nintendo Everything
  5. The Amazon returns: Diablo 4 roadmap reveals new class, Netflix adaptation and Nintendo Switch 2 port Windows Central
 
Overwatch Officially Announces Sombra And Roadhog Reworks At BlizzCon 2026 - TheGamer - Google Sat, 12 Sep 2026 18:07:00 GMT
  1. Overwatch Officially Announces Sombra And Roadhog Reworks At BlizzCon 2026 TheGamer
  2. Sink your teeth into Overwatch's BlizzCon Reveals! overwatch.blizzard.com
  3. Overwatch Gets New Vampire-Inspired Support Hero, Map, and Big Character Reworks IGN
  4. Two of Overwatch's most divisive heroes are getting game-changing reworks Polygon.com
  5. Overwatch adds a cool new vampire hero, Doctrine, and reworks Sombra and Roadhog Windows Central
 
BlizzCon 2026: New Starcraft Shooter, Diablo 5, World of Warcraft Forever - CNET Sat, 12 Sep 2026 18:06:47 GMT
News and trailers from Blizzard’s opening ceremony.
 
The benefits of leaving your VPN on all the time - Engadget Sat, 12 Sep 2026 18:00:00 GMT
Using a VPN has plenty of benefits, but should you have yours enabled all the time? Think carefully about what yours is doing to decide.
 
Blizzard revives 'Heroes of the Storm,' starting with new hero Xal'atath - Windows Central - Google Sat, 12 Sep 2026 17:42:53 GMT
  1. Blizzard revives 'Heroes of the Storm,' starting with new hero Xal'atath Windows Central
  2. Heroes Of The Storm Gets First New Character In Six Years, Arriving Later This Month gameinformer.com
  3. Blizzard's MOBA Is Making An Unexpected Comeback Polygon.com
  4. Xal'atath is Coming to Heroes of the Storm, Along With a New PTR IGN
  5. Heroes Of The Storm Is Getting A Surprise New Hero Later This Month Kotaku
 
Borderlands 4 Makes Top 10 Steam Sellers as Players Show Up for New DLC Vault Hunter and Free-to-Play Weekend - IGN - Google Sat, 12 Sep 2026 17:42:21 GMT
  1. Borderlands 4 Makes Top 10 Steam Sellers as Players Show Up for New DLC Vault Hunter and Free-to-Play Weekend IGN
  2. Loveless, SP2, BP5 out now Borderlands | Official Website
  3. Steam Gamers Have 48 Hours to Play This Open-World RPG Entirely Free OpenCritic
  4. Hacker Nelyubov appeared in Borderlands 4 - story DLC released and the game made temporarily free ixbt.games
  5. The Best Items & Gear for Loveless: Borderlands 4 Story Pack 2 Mobalytics
 
How Much Solar Power Do You Actually Need For An RV? - Engadget Sat, 12 Sep 2026 17:30:00 GMT
The power of the sun can keep your RV running, but before you get too comfortable with solar panels, you need to calculate how much power they need to generate.
 
Elon Musk backs Dario Amodei's arguments about pacing the frontier, saying "Dario is right" (Politico) - Techmeme Sat, 12 Sep 2026 17:20:01 GMT

Politico:
Elon Musk backs Dario Amodei's arguments about pacing the frontier, saying “Dario is right” — Top executives at three of the nation's leading AI labs are calling for a slowdown in the development of advanced artificial intelligence. — The comments are a rare display …

 
A Remake Of A Visual Novel For The PSP Has The Most Ridiculous Recommended PC Specs - Kotaku - Google Sat, 12 Sep 2026 17:19:01 GMT
  1. A Remake Of A Visual Novel For The PSP Has The Most Ridiculous Recommended PC Specs Kotaku
  2. Danganronpa 2×2 Scheduled for Release in North America and Europe on January 14, 2027 Spike Chunsoft
  3. Danganronpa 2x2 will require an RTX 4070 and 32GB of RAM despite its 2D graphics. GameGPU
  4. Danganronpa 2×2 reveals Nintendo Switch 2 and Switch frame rate, resolution Nintendo Everything
  5. "Are you out of your mind?": 32 GB of RAM and an RTX 4070 will be required for comfortable gameplay in the visual novel Danganronpa 2x2 ixbt.games
 
The iPhone Duo's best feature isn't the fold, it's the software built around it - TechSpot Sat, 12 Sep 2026 17:07:00 GMT

Sometimes it really is the details that matter.

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Hugging Face says its Open Alignment Initiative, led by co-founder Thomas Wolf, seeks "to be part of the 'embedded evaluators' program that Amodei" committed to (Clem/@clementdelangue) - Techmeme Sat, 12 Sep 2026 17:05:01 GMT

Clem / @clementdelangue:
Hugging Face says its Open Alignment Initiative, led by co-founder Thomas Wolf, seeks “to be part of the ‘embedded evaluators’ program that Amodei” committed to — It's now clear that alignment is critical and won't be solved behind the closed doors of a handful of frontier labs. So today we're launching the Open Alignment Initiative, led by @Thom_Wolf @huggingface and asking to be part of the “embedded evaluators

 
This Mac Is Open Source Hardware - Hack a Day Sat, 12 Sep 2026 17:00:52 GMT
Apple hardware has always been proprietary, sometimes to an extreme. But that’s not to say that it’s impossible to make something that does the same job, which is what [DosFox1] …read more
 
Sam Altman says he agrees with Amodei that "committing to having independent evaluators with employee-like access is a great idea", and OpenAI will do the same (Sam Altman/@sama) - Techmeme Sat, 12 Sep 2026 17:00:13 GMT

Sam Altman / @sama:
Sam Altman says he agrees with Amodei that “committing to having independent evaluators with employee-like access is a great idea”, and OpenAI will do the same — I agree with Dario that we need to pace the frontier. This has been a primary topic of discussions we've had at OpenAI in recent weeks. Committing to having independent evaluators with employee-like access is a great idea, and we will do the same. We'll have more to share soon.

 
Apple nailed iPhone Duo split screen, even as iPad multitasking feels convoluted - 9to5Mac - Google Sat, 12 Sep 2026 16:47:00 GMT
  1. Apple nailed iPhone Duo split screen, even as iPad multitasking feels convoluted 9to5Mac
  2. I Tried Apple’s New Foldable iPhone Duo. Here’s How It Compares. nytimes.com
  3. Apple unveils iPhone Duo Apple
  4. Samsung says ‘Tim Cook’ bought a Galaxy Fold The Verge
  5. iPhone Duo vs. iPhone 18 Pro + iPad Mini: Can One Foldable Really Replace Both? TechRepublic
 
Anthropic's CEO proposes a three-step plan to curb AI development - Engadget Sat, 12 Sep 2026 16:37:31 GMT
Dario Amodei said that "we owe it to humanity to try."
 
Meta Pulls Invasive AI Prompts After Mother Reveals Feature Scraping Family Data - CNET Sat, 12 Sep 2026 16:31:00 GMT
An innocent video on Instagram has gone viral and triggered a major privacy scare.
 
How to share your iPhone's location for just as long as you need - Engadget Sat, 12 Sep 2026 16:30:00 GMT
For some time, Find My sharing was limited to an hour, a day, or indefinitely. That's changing in iOS 27, thanks to more flexible timelines.
 
'You Were a Beautiful Studio' — Level-5 Dev Calls AI Backlash a 'Learning Opportunity' as Fans Worry for Professor Layton's Future - IGN - Google Sat, 12 Sep 2026 16:25:13 GMT
  1. 'You Were a Beautiful Studio' — Level-5 Dev Calls AI Backlash a 'Learning Opportunity' as Fans Worry for Professor Layton's Future IGN
  2. Level-5 CEO responds to backlash over company's AI use GoNintendo
  3. OPINION: From Studio Ghibli to AI slop: What happened to LEVEL-5? Niche Gamer
  4. Level-5 Wants to Cut Major Game Development From Five Years to Two Using AI-Assisted Production Noisy Pixel
  5. Professor Layton Fans Are Concerned After 'AI Slop' Presentation Kotaku
 
The US legal system is struggling to keep up with AI, grappling with cases where chatbots provided counsel, generated evidence, or helped plan a mass shooting (Evan Ratliff/Bloomberg) - Techmeme Sat, 12 Sep 2026 16:25:01 GMT

Evan Ratliff / Bloomberg:
The US legal system is struggling to keep up with AI, grappling with cases where chatbots provided counsel, generated evidence, or helped plan a mass shooting — The first line Phoenix Ikner typed into ChatGPT was a quadratic expression. It was March 2024, and Ikner was a 19-year-old student at Tallahassee State College, in Florida.

 
Poll: Are You Hyped for These 10 New PS Plus Games? - Push Square - Google Sat, 12 Sep 2026 16:00:00 GMT
  1. Poll: Are You Hyped for These 10 New PS Plus Games? Push Square
  2. PlayStation Plus Game Catalog for September: RuneScape: Dragonwilds, WWE 2K26, Ball x Pit, Date Everything! and more PlayStation.Blog
  3. PlayStation Plus Game Catalog Update Includes One of 2025’s Best Roguelites VICE
  4. PS Plus Game Catalog Pickings Get Slimmer In September 2026 But There's Still Some Neat Stuff Kotaku
  5. PlayStation Plus September 2026 Adds Ball x Pit, WWE 2K26 and More finchannel
 
Is a free VPN worth using? Here's why it could be risky - Engadget Sat, 12 Sep 2026 16:00:00 GMT
A free VPN might seem like a great deal, but they're not all created equal. While you can expect some compromises, you shouldn't use any old service.
 
Trump is taking a hands-off approach to AI regulation to preserve the US lead over China, ahead of a summit with Xi Jinping, where AI safety is a top issue (Bloomberg) - Techmeme Sat, 12 Sep 2026 15:30:02 GMT

Bloomberg:
Trump is taking a hands-off approach to AI regulation to preserve the US lead over China, ahead of a summit with Xi Jinping, where AI safety is a top issue — In June 2024, during a campaign stop in Las Vegas, then-candidate Donald Trump got a glimpse of the technology that would come to define his second presidential term.

 
How to know it's time to replace your EV battery - Engadget Sat, 12 Sep 2026 15:30:00 GMT
EV batteries usually fade gradually, so the real warning signs are often changes in behavior rather than age alone.
 
Streaming prices have surged nearly 70% in four years, and they're still going up - TechSpot Sat, 12 Sep 2026 15:16:00 GMT

Apple TV+ has had one of the largest increases. The service launched in 2019 at $4.99 a month and has since raised its price by 200%. It still has a smaller overall library than most of its main competitors, but Apple has continued to add original series and films while...

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Amodei says pacing does not mean halting training or progress, but giving companies time to align and safeguard models and third-party evaluators time to verify (Bloomberg) - Techmeme Sat, 12 Sep 2026 15:05:05 GMT

Bloomberg:
Amodei says pacing does not mean halting training or progress, but giving companies time to align and safeguard models and third-party evaluators time to verify — Leaders of the world's biggest artificial intelligence platforms said it's time to slow the development pace of their most advanced …

 
Amodei warns that an OpenAI/Hugging Face-like agent swarm, which "acted as a fanatically devoted collective", could take over the internet in 6-12 months (Auzinea Bacon/CNN) - Techmeme Sat, 12 Sep 2026 15:01:01 GMT

Auzinea Bacon / CNN:
Amodei warns that an OpenAI/Hugging Face-like agent swarm, which “acted as a fanatically devoted collective”, could take over the internet in 6-12 months — The race to develop artificial intelligence is in dire need of a slowdown, Anthropic's chief executive said in an essay posted early Saturday.

 
Are you using the right Ethernet port on your router? Here's how to know - Engadget Sat, 12 Sep 2026 15:00:00 GMT
The various Ethernet ports on your router can serve different purposes, depending on the model. Thankfully, it's not hard to discern what they're for.
 
How to properly clean and sanitize your secondhand tech finds - Engadget Sat, 12 Sep 2026 14:30:00 GMT
Cleaning secondhand gadgets is essential, since you never know how dirty something is. Thankfully, it's not hard to polish them up before reuse.
 
Amodei says Anthropic is "unilaterally committing" to giving third-party evaluators permanent, employee-like access to verify its adherence to safety measures (Dario Amodei/@darioamodei) - Techmeme Sat, 12 Sep 2026 14:25:02 GMT

Dario Amodei / @darioamodei:
Amodei says Anthropic is “unilaterally committing” to giving third-party evaluators permanent, employee-like access to verify its adherence to safety measures — We Must Pace the Frontier: I've written a new essay on why the AI industry should slow down, with a three-part plan for doing so. Anthropic is unilaterally committing to the first of these steps. We'll provide third-party evaluators with permanent, employee-level access to our systems, so that the...

 
Dario Amodei proposes steps for pacing the frontier: embedded evaluators, coordination among democracies, and global coordination with authoritarian governments (Dario Amodei) - Techmeme Sat, 12 Sep 2026 14:15:00 GMT

Dario Amodei:
Dario Amodei proposes steps for pacing the frontier: embedded evaluators, coordination among democracies, and global coordination with authoritarian governments — I have worked on AI for the last twelve years because I believe it could dramatically raise the quality of human life.

 
Microsoft warns that killing VBScript could break Windows activation for businesses - TechSpot Sat, 12 Sep 2026 14:03:00 GMT

Microsoft is asking organizations that rely on the Slmgr.vbs tool to switch to PowerShell, as the old script will soon stop working along with the rest of the VBScript language. Companies that use the script to manage Windows activation should act soon, as Microsoft is likely to accelerate VBScript deprecation...

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Supercon is Nigh! - Hack a Day Sat, 12 Sep 2026 14:00:50 GMT
The 2026 Hackaday Superconference is just around the corner in November. It’s hard to believe that we’ve been having an annual gathering for so long, but this is number ten. …read more
 
How to get started with Meta's new AI agent, Muse - Engadget Sat, 12 Sep 2026 14:00:00 GMT
After a few days of testing Meta's AI agent Muse. I can confirm that there is very little learning curve to get started.
 
As the AI wave creates tech fortunes at breakneck speed, a look at the growing ecosystem helping founders navigate the challenges of becoming extremely wealthy (Tiffany Ap/Bloomberg) - Techmeme Sat, 12 Sep 2026 13:40:00 GMT

Tiffany Ap / Bloomberg:
As the AI wave creates tech fortunes at breakneck speed, a look at the growing ecosystem helping founders navigate the challenges of becoming extremely wealthy — A growing post-exit ecosystem is helping founders deal with the unexpected difficulties of becoming extremely wealthy.

 
How Google Maps knows when a business is packed - Engadget Sat, 12 Sep 2026 13:30:00 GMT
Instead of relying on intuition or sheer luck to find local venues and restaurants capable of hosting you, Google Maps can take away the guesswork.
 
China Deploys Rare Type of Space Junk That Pollutes Orbit for Hundreds of Years - Futurism - Google Sat, 12 Sep 2026 13:02:00 GMT
  1. China Deploys Rare Type of Space Junk That Pollutes Orbit for Hundreds of Years Futurism
  2. A Chinese Satellite Suddenly Shattered In Orbit, Creating A New Space Debris Threat The Daily Galaxy
  3. Chinese Satellite Breaks Apart in Rare Orbit That Could Hold Debris for Centuries Gizmodo
  4. Chinese Satellite Breaks Apart, Creating Dangerous Space Debris ua-stena.info
 
Is a 256GB SSD better than a 1TB hard drive? It depends how you're using it - Engadget Sat, 12 Sep 2026 13:00:00 GMT
Should you choose a smaller SSD for speed or a larger HDD for storage space? The answer depends on what you prioritize.
 
Get the best battery life for your Windows laptop by changing these settings - Engadget Sat, 12 Sep 2026 12:30:00 GMT
Windows laptops aren't known for having excellent battery life, but a lot of that is because of unoptimized settings. Change these for big improvements.
 
Engadget review recap: Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon, Insta360 Luna Pro and more - Engadget Sat, 12 Sep 2026 12:15:00 GMT
A roundup of recent reviews from Engadget.
 
10 Best Standing Desks Worth Buying in 2026 - Wired Sat, 12 Sep 2026 11:08:00 GMT
Take your home office to new heights with our favorite motorized standing desks.
 
I spent $4,000 on a robot dog from China - ArsTechnica Sat, 12 Sep 2026 11:00:53 GMT
Unitree might be the world’s most important robotics company.
 
The Heavy Disco-Ball Satellite Designed to Do… Nothing - Hack a Day Sat, 12 Sep 2026 11:00:52 GMT
Launched in 1976, LAGEOS-1 (LAser GEOdynamic Satellite) is unusual in that it contains no instrumentation, no electronics, no power supply, and no means of propulsion. It’s spherical, weighs just under …read more
 
The Anti-Woke Right Can’t Figure Out How to Stop ‘Grand Theft Auto VI’ - Wired Sat, 12 Sep 2026 11:00:00 GMT
A subset of male gamers have spent years warning that the transgressive series has been neutered by progressive developers, but the backlash isn’t taking hold.
 
The Anti-Woke Right Can’t Figure Out How to Stop ‘Grand Theft Auto VI’ - WIRED - Google Sat, 12 Sep 2026 11:00:00 GMT
  1. The Anti-Woke Right Can’t Figure Out How to Stop ‘Grand Theft Auto VI’ WIRED
  2. The main characters of "Grand Theft Auto 6," Jason and Lucia. The Lufkin Daily News
  3. Lucia in GTA 6: Her story, personality and role explained redbull.com
  4. Simon Bourke: The sooner we realise the gaming industry isn’t powered by children the sooner we’ll be able to stop them playing Grand Theft Auto VI Irish Independent
  5. GTA 6 Has Different Fighting Styles for Both the Characters Insider Gaming
 
South Korea's espionage laws, broadened for the first time in over seven decades, take effect on Sept. 13 as foreign spies increasingly target its chip sector (Daniel Tudor/Financial Times) - Techmeme Sat, 12 Sep 2026 10:31:02 GMT

Daniel Tudor / Financial Times:
South Korea's espionage laws, broadened for the first time in over seven decades, take effect on Sept. 13 as foreign spies increasingly target its chip sector — Seoul broadens its espionage legislation for the first time in more than seven decades — South Korea is arming itself …

 
From Hacks to Bioweapons, Claude Misuse Is Now Everywhere - Wired Sat, 12 Sep 2026 10:30:00 GMT
Plus: The US disrupts the internet’s biggest black market, a Conti ransomware hacker gets prison time, Meta fails to stop AI-generated videos of child abuse.
 
The Best 3-in-1 Apple Charging Stations After Testing 30+ Models - Wired Sat, 12 Sep 2026 10:30:00 GMT
I tried all the top models to find the best 3-in-1 Apple charging stations, pads, and more. Keep your iPhone, Apple Watch, and AirPods topped up with these WIRED-tested docking systems.
 
‘I’m Really Terrified’: A Mathematician Grapples With AI’s Recent Breakthroughs - Wired Sat, 12 Sep 2026 10:00:00 GMT
Steven Strogatz coauthored a book about how math is moving beyond human understanding. He spoke with WIRED about the seismic impact artificial intelligence has had on his life’s work.
 
Branch Ergonomic Chair Pro (Sega Edition) Review: Comfy, Not Boring - Wired Sat, 12 Sep 2026 10:00:00 GMT
Turns out that the best office chair is also the best gaming chair, now with aesthetics to match.
 
You Don’t Have a Right to Safe Drinking Water, Trump-Appointed Judge Rules - Wired Sat, 12 Sep 2026 09:30:00 GMT
And if your tap water is undrinkable, you have no “constitutional right to truthful information” about it.
 
Apple Watch Audio Intelligence: 4 New Features Available On The Series 12 And Ultra 4 - bgr.com - Google Sat, 12 Sep 2026 09:17:00 GMT
  1. Apple Watch Audio Intelligence: 4 New Features Available On The Series 12 And Ultra 4 bgr.com
  2. Introducing Apple Watch Series 12, with the all-new Health Sensing System Apple
  3. Apple Watch Series 12 vs. Apple Watch Series 11: Is it Worth Upgrading? CNET
  4. Apple's new CEO was asked about 'pervert glasses.' Here was his response. Business Insider
  5. Apple’s Always-Listening Watch Features Test Eavesdropping Laws Bloomberg.com
 
GTA 6 Officially Details Open-World Features - GameRant - Google Sat, 12 Sep 2026 09:00:13 GMT
  1. GTA 6 Officially Details Open-World Features GameRant
  2. 8 Best Environmental Details About GTA 6 DualShockers
  3. Grand Theft Auto VI's driving takes the best of GTA IV and GTA V Gamereactor UK
  4. The Return of GTA theimpactnews.com
  5. GTA 6 Gameplay Breakdown: What the Red and Yellow Target Markers Mean Forbes
 
Looking at a TRS-80 12 MB External Hard Drive from 1983 - Hack a Day Sat, 12 Sep 2026 08:00:33 GMT
Although hard disks weren’t a common feature yet in many home computers in the 1980s, they were becoming increasingly more affordable. For relative meanings of the word ‘affordable’, naturally. This …read more
 
Nintendo Confirms Zelda 40th Anniversary Collection Restocks - Nintendo Life - Google Sat, 12 Sep 2026 05:30:00 GMT
  1. Nintendo Confirms Zelda 40th Anniversary Collection Restocks Nintendo Life
  2. The Legend of Zelda 40th Anniversary celebration revealed in new Nintendo Direct presentation Nintendo
  3. 'Ocarina of Time' remake preorders are live — and $10 off at Amazon and Walmart Mashable
  4. Zelda Switch 2 Sold Out? We’re Tracking Every Restock We Can Find CNET
  5. 40 Changes We Noticed in the Zelda: Ocarina of Time Remake Footage on Nintendo Switch 2 IGN
 
Mario Kart World isn’t Mario Kart 8 Deluxe’s replacement – here’s why - Nintendo Everything - Google Sat, 12 Sep 2026 04:05:49 GMT
  1. Mario Kart World isn’t Mario Kart 8 Deluxe’s replacement – here’s why Nintendo Everything
  2. Mario Kart World adds SNES courses and Knockout Tour routes in a free update Nintendo
  3. Free Mario Kart World Update Adds Classic SNES Tracks Today gameinformer.com
  4. Nintendo Direct: Version 1.8.0 Update Brings New Tracks and Rallies to Mario Kart World Nintendojo
  5. Mario Kart World Unlocks 10 SNES Circuits Hidden in Its Open World Since Launch Tech Times
 
Melty Blood: Twi-Lumina launches April 22, 2027 - gematsu.com - Google Sat, 12 Sep 2026 03:06:23 GMT
Melty Blood: Twi-Lumina launches April 22, 2027 gematsu.comSee more headlines & perspectives on Google News
 
Nintendo Announces Switch 2 Monster Hunter Wilds Bundle - Nintendo Life - Google Sat, 12 Sep 2026 02:35:00 GMT
  1. Nintendo Announces Switch 2 Monster Hunter Wilds Bundle Nintendo Life
  2. Pre-order available|Monster Hunter Wilds Nintendo
  3. Switch 2 Third-Party Games: Attach Rate Hits 7.4 [2026] tech-insider.org
  4. Monster Hunter Wilds Game Gets Switch 2 Release on December 4 Anime News Network
  5. Capcom Brings Monster Hunter Wilds and Resident Evil to Nintendo Switch 2 themovieblog.com
 
How To Fold Curved Lines in Metal Without Fancy Tools - Hack a Day Sat, 12 Sep 2026 02:00:49 GMT
Folding a sheet of metal in a straight line is one thing, but how does one fold multiple curved lines into a sheet of aluminum without fancy machines? [John] demonstrates …read more
 
Microsoft admits Windows 11's biggest September update is breaking multiple features, days after it warned users not to delay updates - Windows Latest - Google Sat, 12 Sep 2026 01:40:43 GMT
  1. Microsoft admits Windows 11's biggest September update is breaking multiple features, days after it warned users not to delay updates Windows Latest
  2. September Windows Server updates break Remote Desktop Services BleepingComputer
  3. Windows 11's new update manages to break WSL and Claude Cowork at the same time XDA
  4. Windows 11 Security Update KB5124008 Breaks Always-On VPN Connections CyberSecurityNews
  5. Windows update KB5124008 breaks boot, VPN and backups, no fix yet Pasquale Pillitteri
 
Some satellite companies still have an appetite for boutique launch services - ArsTechnica Fri, 11 Sep 2026 23:34:45 GMT
"Dedicated launch is pretty essential for us for most of our missions."
 
GTA 6 Reviews Plague Real-Life Nudist Resort After Fans Draw Comparisons to Leaks - IGN - Google Fri, 11 Sep 2026 23:04:29 GMT
  1. GTA 6 Reviews Plague Real-Life Nudist Resort After Fans Draw Comparisons to Leaks IGN
  2. Nudist resort held in 'internet ransom' as payment demanded to remove fake GTA 6 reviews gnyouth.net
  3. Real-life nudist resort forced to speak out after appearing in GTA VI leak GAMINGbible
  4. GTA 6 Leak Spurs Fake Reviews, Extortion Attempts at Real-Life Nudist Resort Prototype 玩具人 TOY PEOPLE
 
Trying to Fix a Suspiciously Cheap Enterprise-Grade Network Switch - Hack a Day Fri, 11 Sep 2026 23:00:39 GMT
When you see a listing for an Ethernet switch whose specification list is in effect ‘yes’, with a four-digit price tag when new, and with the seller asking for less …read more
 
Moss VR Developer Polyarc Games Has Shut Down - UploadVR - Google Fri, 11 Sep 2026 22:24:51 GMT
  1. Moss VR Developer Polyarc Games Has Shut Down UploadVR
  2. Moss Developer Polyarc Is Shutting Down gameinformer.com
  3. Moss Developer Polyarc Has Closed engadget.com
  4. 'Moss: The Forgotten Relic' And 'Glassbreakers: Champions of Moss' Developer Polyarc Is Shutting Down Worthplaying
  5. Polyarc, known for its VR series starring a mouse, appears to be shutting down. The Verge
 
Lenovo’s Googlebook 15 Gets a New Specs Leak. Brace Your Wallet for Impact - CNET Fri, 11 Sep 2026 21:58:04 GMT
Make no mistake: This is not a Chromebook, and it won’t be cheap.
 
Random rewards enrich classic game-theory insights - ArsTechnica Fri, 11 Sep 2026 21:41:16 GMT
Simple games gain rich strategies in the face of noise.
 
Bouncy castle launches horrifying MRSA outbreak, striking 48 kids in Ireland - ArsTechnica Fri, 11 Sep 2026 21:14:26 GMT
The strain lurking in the inflatable structure was hypervirulent.
 
Seiko’s Affordable “Fifty Five Fathoms” Dive Watch Gets a Striking Makeover - Gear Patrol - Google Fri, 11 Sep 2026 21:09:17 GMT
  1. Seiko’s Affordable “Fifty Five Fathoms” Dive Watch Gets a Striking Makeover Gear Patrol
  2. Seiko Just Unveiled 2 New Affordable Sports 5 Watches With Major Rolex Submariner Energy Esquire
  3. Seiko Revisits the Affordable SNZH Again With a Much Dressier Take Two Broke Watch Snobs
  4. Seiko Release 5 Sports SKX SNZH Formal White and Tweed Green Editions Oracle Time
  5. Seiko unveils new HDB004 and HDB005 stainless-steel automatics with 4R36 movements Notebookcheck
 
GTA 5 Mod Adds Flock Surveillance Cameras So Players Can Blow Them Up - CNET Fri, 11 Sep 2026 21:02:03 GMT
Built to highlight real-life surveillance, the mod includes 235 virtual cameras that you can destroy for in-game cash.
 
A Breakthrough? Or Just Breakable? Apple Unveiled the iPhone Duo, and CNET Writers Have Many Thoughts - CNET Fri, 11 Sep 2026 20:55:54 GMT
It’s the folding phone that launched a thousand takes.
 
‘Halloween: The Game’ Rolls Out Second Patch Update – Here’s the Full List of Changes - Bloody Disgusting - Google Fri, 11 Sep 2026 20:48:36 GMT
  1. ‘Halloween: The Game’ Rolls Out Second Patch Update – Here’s the Full List of Changes Bloody Disgusting
  2. Halloween halloweengame.com
  3. Halloween: The Game Review: Bespoke Boogeyman gameinformer.com
  4. How To Obtain The 3D Glasses In Halloween TheGamer
  5. Halloween The Game Version 1.0.2 Released on September 11 as Update 1.010 MP1st
 
Trump's forced coal plant extensions thrown out by judge - ArsTechnica Fri, 11 Sep 2026 20:32:59 GMT
The Department of Energy declared an "emergency" when none existed.
 
Anthropic says it blocked state-sponsored attempts to use Claude for bioweapons research - TechSpot Fri, 11 Sep 2026 20:18:00 GMT

Anthropic recently detailed at least five cases where suspected rogue actors "circumvented controls" specifically designed to prevent users in certain parts of the world from accessing Claude's extensive knowledge base regarding infectious diseases, such as bird flu, and lethal venoms and toxins, like botulinum toxin.

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Apple says two iOS 27 features aren’t coming until a ‘future software update’ - 9to5Mac - Google Fri, 11 Sep 2026 19:46:00 GMT
  1. Apple says two iOS 27 features aren’t coming until a ‘future software update’ 9to5Mac
  2. Apple iOS 27 release date: When you can download it Mashable
  3. 4 ways to get your iPhone ready for iOS 27 Fast Company
  4. Two iOS 27 Features Won't Be Ready for Monday's Launch MacRumors
  5. iOS 27 Review: AI Finally Takes Over The iPhone bgr.com
 
The 9 Best TV Shows to Stream This Month (September 2026) - Wired Fri, 11 Sep 2026 19:36:43 GMT
South Park, Slow Horses, Neon Genesis Evangelion, and a Lego-fied Mandalorian are just a few of the things you should be watching right now.
 
ChatGPT-using lawyer punished for citing fake testimony from made-up witnesses - ArsTechnica Fri, 11 Sep 2026 19:34:09 GMT
"I didn't know that AI could hallucinate facts," New Mexico defense lawyer says.
 
The Witcher 3's New Weapon Was 'Impossible' 11 Years Ago - Polygon.com - Google Fri, 11 Sep 2026 19:24:58 GMT
  1. The Witcher 3's New Weapon Was 'Impossible' 11 Years Ago Polygon.com
  2. The Witcher 3 was meant to give Geralt a chain weapon 11 years ago, Songs of the Past just made it possible today for "various technological reasons" GamesRadar+
  3. CD Projekt Red says it was 'difficult' to make Songs of the Past 'something that is just as good or, if not better,' than The Witcher 3's Blood and Wine expansion, and that there were narrative 'challenges' when balancing the new Geralt and Dandelion story TechRadar
  4. PC Gamer magazine's new issue is on sale now: The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt – Songs of the Past PC Gamer
  5. The Witcher 3's New Fan-Made DLC Looks Incredible! Yahoo
 
Have You Protested AI Recently? Anthropic May Be Watching You for Precrimes - CNET Fri, 11 Sep 2026 19:22:09 GMT
A recent report alleges Anthropic is finding ways to monitor activists and surveil dissent.
 
The US Government Launched 3 Previously Unreported Investigations of Polymarket Trades - Wired Fri, 11 Sep 2026 19:21:34 GMT
The agency that oversees prediction markets has investigated Polymarket trades on Biden pardons and the Iran war—and even more potential insider trading at Google, documents obtained by WIRED show.
 
The Crunchyroll and Fox One Bundle Hits Prime Video - CNET Fri, 11 Sep 2026 19:19:31 GMT
The anime and live sports streaming services come together for a limited time for $23 per month.
 
Hideo Kojima to part ways with Sony, will bring his new gaming projects to Xbox - TechSpot Fri, 11 Sep 2026 19:13:00 GMT

Hideo Kojima recently announced that his upcoming games have found a new home. The Japanese designer and auteur, together with his company, Kojima Productions, will partner with Microsoft and Xbox to develop and publish Physint, OD, and the other projects announced last year.

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After Sony tells fans they don't own digital games, one Consumer Rights group is tracking all the times PlayStation said the opposite - Eurogamer.net - Google Fri, 11 Sep 2026 19:07:38 GMT
  1. After Sony tells fans they don't own digital games, one Consumer Rights group is tracking all the times PlayStation said the opposite Eurogamer.net
  2. A List Of Times Sony Told People They Own Their Digital Games Kotaku
  3. Sony PS5 Digital Ownership Lawsuit: 50-Page ToS [2026] tech-insider.org
  4. Wiki documents at least 44 instances in which Sony says you own your games as digital games ownership lawsuit progresses — project is direct assault on Sony's claim in recent ownership lawsuit Tom's Hardware
  5. Sony has repeatedly referred to users' digital games as owned by them - now these phrasings are going to be used against the company in court ixbt.games
 
Meta Sued Over Training Data for Its AI and Face-Recognition Systems - Wired Fri, 11 Sep 2026 18:59:25 GMT
The proposed class action alleges Meta illegally harvested people’s Facebook and Instagram photos to train its AI image-generation models and to build its unreleased “NameTag” face recognition feature.
 
Apple’s iPhone 18 Pro cases are already in stores, and not just for the new models - 9to5Mac - Google Fri, 11 Sep 2026 18:54:00 GMT
  1. Apple’s iPhone 18 Pro cases are already in stores, and not just for the new models 9to5Mac
  2. We found the best iPhone 18 Pro cases and grips to protect your new phone Mashable
  3. Your iPhone 17 Pro case will work on an iPhone 18 Pro AppleInsider
  4. Apple Debuts New Accessories for iPhone 18 Pro and AirPods Pro 3 MacRumors
  5. ESR’s iPhone accessory lineup is ready for Apple’s foldable era 9to5Mac
 
Scientists unlock secrets of ancient Egyptian materials with proteomics - ArsTechnica Fri, 11 Sep 2026 18:49:39 GMT
Analysis revealed seed proteins from sesame and moringa, which held religious and symbolic significance.
 
Oracle tries to appease Stargate data center opponents with renewables push - ArsTechnica Fri, 11 Sep 2026 18:22:22 GMT
Renewables pledge won’t change the Oracle and OpenAI data center’s use of gas.
 
Ubisoft is finally testing a way to ditch its own Connect launcher on Steam - TechSpot Fri, 11 Sep 2026 18:10:00 GMT

A recent update for Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown reveals that Ubisoft is testing a streamlined tool that connects users to their Ubisoft accounts without requiring them to install the Ubisoft Connect client. More Ubisoft games on Steam will receive the feature, called Ubisoft Connect Services, although it remains...

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Google finally launches Gemini desktop app for Windows 10 and 11 - TechSpot Fri, 11 Sep 2026 17:48:00 GMT
Google's Gemini desktop app is now available for Windows 10 and 11, providing quick access to the AI assistant from anywhere with an Alt + Space shortcut. The app also supports Google app integrations, multi-step tasks with Gemini Spark, and image and video generation.
 
DaVinci Resolve 21 expands AI toolset, adds AI assistant integration - TechSpot Fri, 11 Sep 2026 17:31:00 GMT
DaVinci Resolve 21.1 expands its AI capabilities with tools for generating speech, aging or de-aging faces, removing motion blur, and more.
 
After Years Of Legal Limbo, Brutal Indie Rain World Is Almost Free - Kotaku - Google Fri, 11 Sep 2026 17:00:26 GMT
After Years Of Legal Limbo, Brutal Indie Rain World Is Almost Free Kotaku
 
Steam Controller mod converts PC audio to haptics so deaf users can feel sound - TechSpot Fri, 11 Sep 2026 16:40:00 GMT

Modder FamBoy32-dev recently unveiled LiveHaptics, which transfers a PC's audio to the Steam Controller's rumble function, allowing hearing-impaired users to feel movies, music and games through vibrations. The app currently supports Windows and Linux.

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PlayStation’s Future Has Never Looked Bleaker - IGN - Google Fri, 11 Sep 2026 16:30:00 GMT
  1. PlayStation’s Future Has Never Looked Bleaker IGN
  2. Sony has created only 4 new franchises in 6 years of PlayStation 5's existence, two of which are already dead ixbt.games
  3. Sony Only Developed 4 New IPs In PS5 Generation So Far, And 2 Of Them Were Shut Down Tech4Gamers
  4. PS5 has a serious problem: Sony has almost stopped creating new franchises ixbt.games
 
GitLab CVSS 10 File-Read Flaw Draws In-the-Wild Probes After Disclosure - The Hacker News - Google Fri, 11 Sep 2026 16:30:00 GMT
  1. GitLab CVSS 10 File-Read Flaw Draws In-the-Wild Probes After Disclosure The Hacker News
  2. GitLab’s critical flaw is already drawing internet-wide probes CyberScoop
  3. GitLab Issues Emergency Security Update For Maximum-Severity Vulnerability linkedin.com
  4. One HTTP Request, Every File on the Server: GitLab’s CVSS 10 Commits-API Flaw Hits Active Exploitation Within Hours forkast.news
  5. GitLab urges users to patch max severity path traversal flaw BleepingComputer
 
NASA moving at warp speed to set up US Space Academy - ArsTechnica Fri, 11 Sep 2026 16:20:43 GMT
NASA asks US states to show them the money.
 
Petlibro Offers: 30% Off in September 2026 - Wired Fri, 11 Sep 2026 16:19:49 GMT
Save on Petlibro essentials, including automatic feeders, water fountains, and accessories to keep cats and dogs fed, hydrated, and comfortable every day.
 
Sony DWX Gen 4 Wireless System Detailed – 32-Bit Float Recording, 1.1ms Latency, and a 30% Price Cut - CineD - Google Fri, 11 Sep 2026 16:11:47 GMT
  1. Sony DWX Gen 4 Wireless System Detailed – 32-Bit Float Recording, 1.1ms Latency, and a 30% Price Cut CineD
  2. Sony’s Stuart Newton on AI Live Production and the Shift to Software-Defined Workflows SVG Europe
  3. IBC 2026: Sony to Demonstrate Live, News, Cinema, and Immersive Production Sports Video Group
  4. Sony launches the DWT-B40 bodypack transmitter and the DWR-R40Q rack-mount receiver tpimagazine.com
  5. Sony brings ‘Creativity Connected’ to life at IBC 2026 British Cinematographer
 
Microsoft’s head of comms is leaving after almost 20 years - The Verge - Google Fri, 11 Sep 2026 16:01:34 GMT
  1. Microsoft’s head of comms is leaving after almost 20 years The Verge
  2. Microsoft comms chief Frank X. Shaw announces departure Axios
  3. Microsoft’s head of communications is leaving after spending nearly 29 years at company: Read his internal memo to employees The Times of India
  4. Microsoft’s Frank Shaw delivers clarity, trust and decisiveness on AI innovation PRWeek
  5. Microsoft comms chief Frank Shaw to exit after nearly three decades shaping the company's message GeekWire
 
PSA: You Can Play Star Fox Adventures In Widescreen Mode On Switch 2 - Nintendo Life - Google Fri, 11 Sep 2026 16:00:00 GMT
  1. PSA: You Can Play Star Fox Adventures In Widescreen Mode On Switch 2 Nintendo Life
  2. Star Fox Adventures Comes To Switch 2 Today, The Star Fox Remake Is Getting Free Multiplayer Additions Soon gameinformer.com
  3. Star Fox Remake Game Gets Free Update, Star Fox Adventures Added to Nintendo Classics Anime News Network
  4. Star Fox Adventures, a Hidden Gem from the GameCube, Launches on Nintendo Switch 2 AOL.com
  5. New Official Star Fox Release Confirmed for September 29 IMDb
 
Here’s why I left T-Mobile for an MVNO - 9to5Mac - Google Fri, 11 Sep 2026 15:44:00 GMT
Here’s why I left T-Mobile for an MVNO 9to5Mac
 
Zoox is taking on Waymo in San Francisco with free rides and a very different robotaxi - TechSpot Fri, 11 Sep 2026 15:33:00 GMT

San Francisco has become one of the industry's key test markets, but it has also exposed the risks of deploying autonomous vehicles in dense city traffic. Cruise pulled its vehicles from the road in 2023 after several incidents, including one in which a vehicle ran over and dragged a pedestrian....

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Siri AI is coming: Here are three times it’s really impressed me so far - 9to5Mac - Google Fri, 11 Sep 2026 15:31:00 GMT
  1. Siri AI is coming: Here are three times it’s really impressed me so far 9to5Mac
  2. Key App Developers Have Yet to Embrace Apple’s New Siri A.I. nytimes.com
  3. Siri AI Will Be Able To Listen In And ‘Rewind’ Conversations, Apple Says Forbes
  4. Siri AI is so close to being useful, and iPhone Duo's A20 Pro could be the secret sauce AppleInsider
  5. Everything New You Can Do With Siri AI WIRED
 
For China, a Mock A.I. Attack on WeChat Signals a Dangerous New Era - nytimes.com - Google Fri, 11 Sep 2026 15:13:57 GMT
  1. For China, a Mock A.I. Attack on WeChat Signals a Dangerous New Era nytimes.com
  2. This AI-Developed Computer Worm Could Have Hijacked a Billion Accounts PCMag
  3. US firm shows how AI helped hijack WeChat account with just 1 unanswered call South China Morning Post
  4. WeChat Zero-Click Worm Took Over Accounts on iPhone and Android via Incoming Calls The Hacker News
  5. WeWorm has China's attention, as calls for AI slowdown and regulation continue. CyberWire
 
One of AI’s Fiercest Critics Says All the Doom Talk Is ‘Meant to Distract Us’ - Wired Fri, 11 Sep 2026 15:00:00 GMT
Timnit Gebru argues that AI companies are stoking fears of extinction to avoid discussing actual harms, like autonomous weapons.
 
New Google Pixel smartwatch rears its head with GPS after recent leaks - Notebookcheck - Google Fri, 11 Sep 2026 14:41:00 GMT
  1. New Google Pixel smartwatch rears its head with GPS after recent leaks Notebookcheck
  2. Possible Google device at FCC could be Wear OS-powered fitness tracker 9to5Google
  3. The Pixel Watch-inspired Fitbit Charge might actually happen PhoneArena
  4. Is This a New Google Fitbit Device With a Screen? Droid Life
  5. Google's New Wearable Clears FCC Certification with Built-In GPS, Likely a Pixel Series Device finance.biggo.com
 
Windows 11 can now reinstall itself from the cloud, no USB stick required - TechSpot Fri, 11 Sep 2026 14:38:00 GMT

Windows 11 Insider Beta Preview Build 26220.9343 introduces a new reinitialization option that downloads a factory version of the OS from the cloud. The new feature lets users and IT administrators reset a device without needing a USB stick or a custom image.

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A Landmark SNES Game That Pioneered A Genre Is Now In English - Kotaku - Google Fri, 11 Sep 2026 14:30:43 GMT
  1. A Landmark SNES Game That Pioneered A Genre Is Now In English Kotaku
  2. Dragon Quest Gets Two Shadow Drops On Xbox Today, Including A New Remaster purexbox.com
  3. Steam’s latest RPG remake drops surprise free day one DLC all PC players can claim GAMINGbible
  4. PC Hit Meccha Chameleon And Remake Of Original Mystery Dungeon Out Today Nintendo World Report
  5. Dragon Quest Heroes: Torneko's Mystery Dungeon -Classic HD- Review: Efficiently Sparse DualShockers
 
A hobbyist built a working computer out of 460 vacuum tubes, and it needs 15 minutes to warm up - TechSpot Fri, 11 Sep 2026 14:12:00 GMT

The project, called The Tube Computer MK3, was built by Mike, a self-taught electronics tinkerer who recently documented the machine on Hackaday. It is the third vacuum-tube computer he has developed this decade.

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Next Week on XBOX: New Games for September 14 to 18 - news.xbox.com - Google Fri, 11 Sep 2026 14:03:04 GMT
  1. Next Week on XBOX: New Games for September 14 to 18 news.xbox.com
  2. Four Xbox Games Are Out Today, Including A Divisive New Sports Title (September 11) purexbox.com
  3. Xbox Game Pass Adds A Great Call Of Duty Game Today GameSpot
  4. Out this week: Hot Wheels Infinite Rush, Halloween: The Game, NHL 27, Mewgenics, SPRAWL zero, more Games Asylum
  5. 2020's Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War on Game Pass is an absolute riot Windows Central
 
Android adds built-in password and passkey transfers, supporting Google, 1Password, Bitwarden, and Dashlane - TechSpot Fri, 11 Sep 2026 13:49:00 GMT

Android users can now transfer passwords and passkeys between password managers via a new procedure managed by the operating system. The feature already supports most major password managers on Android 8 or later, with more to follow.

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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.
 
PlayStation Ditched Hideo Kojima’s ‘Physint’ on Budget Concerns, Missed Deadlines - Bloomberg.com - Google Fri, 11 Sep 2026 13:32:20 GMT
  1. PlayStation Ditched Hideo Kojima’s ‘Physint’ on Budget Concerns, Missed Deadlines Bloomberg.com
  2. Sony’s Now Making Decisions Specifically To Avoid Another ‘Concord’ Forbes
  3. XBOX and KOJIMA PRODUCTIONS Expand Partnership to Publish PHYSINT news.xbox.com
  4. Sony divorces Kojima, while Nintendo (re)unites fans with Ocarina of Time | Rhys's Pieces The Alinea Insight newsletter
  5. Hideo Kojima's Physint Game Moves to Xbox From PlayStation Variety
 
Uber CEO says laying off 3,300 workers will help lower prices for customers - TechSpot Fri, 11 Sep 2026 13:26:00 GMT

Uber said last week that it was laying off 10% of its corporate staff, or around 3,300 positions, as the ride-hailing giant looks to reduce management layers. The move marks its biggest cuts since Covid.

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The iPhone Duo Isn’t the Pocket iPad… or Is It? - CNET Fri, 11 Sep 2026 13:04:14 GMT
Commentary: I can’t figure out if the Duo would replace my iPad, or if it’s just a portable alternative.
 
Claude users found ways around safeguards for bioweapons research - ArsTechnica Fri, 11 Sep 2026 13:02:35 GMT
Some dangerous biology looks much like legitimate research, complicating AI safeguards.
 
AMD launches $99 Ryzen 5 5500F for AM4 and new Ryzen 5 7500 for AM5 - TechSpot Fri, 11 Sep 2026 13:01:00 GMT

The Ryzen 5 7500 is essentially the Ryzen 5 7500F with an integrated GPU. It has six Zen 4 cores and 12 threads, a 3.7 GHz base clock, and boost speeds up to 5.0 GHz. It also has 38 MB of combined cache: 6 MB of L2 and 32 MB of L3. Its 65 W TDP is unchanged from the 7500F.

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California bans addictive social media features for children under 16 and tightens AI chatbot rules - TechSpot Fri, 11 Sep 2026 12:36:00 GMT

Newsom's office describes the chatbot and social media protections as the strongest in the country, including the nation's first requirements for independent child safety audits and annual risk assessments for companion chatbots.

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Footage of PlayStation’s Fairgames allegedly leaks via playtest - Video Games Chronicle - Google Fri, 11 Sep 2026 12:11:02 GMT
  1. Footage of PlayStation’s Fairgames allegedly leaks via playtest Video Games Chronicle
  2. PlayStation Missing-in-Action Heist Shooter Reemerges in Surprise Reveal Polygon.com
  3. Here’s PS5’s First ‘Fairgames’ Trailer In 3 Years, Which Still Seems Doomed Forbes
  4. Gameplay for Fairgame$ Might Have leaked in a Playtest VGChartz
  5. Sony Drops New Footage Of Live Service Fairgames Right After Cancelling Physint Tech4Gamers
 
SteelSeries wants $260 for a controller that instantly switches between your PC and Xbox - TechSpot Fri, 11 Sep 2026 12:09:00 GMT

SteelSeries recently unveiled the Aeon Pro, a "luxury" controller designed to serve the needs of multi-platform gaming customers. The wireless device includes a patent-pending "QuickSwitch" system that lets users pair it with a gaming PC and an Xbox console at the same time, going back and forth with no need...

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Nintendo Officially Reveals The Legend of Zelda: Master Collection - GameRant - Google Fri, 11 Sep 2026 12:00:12 GMT
  1. Nintendo Officially Reveals The Legend of Zelda: Master Collection GameRant
  2. The Legend Of Zelda: Master Collection Officially Announced IMDb
  3. Get exclusive digital cards and more from The Legend of Zelda in the Nintendo Today! app Nintendo
  4. The Legend of Zelda Trading Card collection announced by Panini Gamereactor UK
  5. Zelda: Master Collection Trading Cards Are On The Way Nintendo Life
 
Nvidia App adds CPU temperature and power monitoring to its overlay - TechSpot Fri, 11 Sep 2026 11:53:00 GMT
The Nvidia App brings together driver updates, graphics settings, and other GeForce features in one place. Its latest update expands the Statistics Overlay with CPU temperature, power consumption, and clock speed monitoring, available through the Custom view and in-game with Alt + R. For more ways to configure the app, check out our Nvidia App settings guide.
 
ClickFix attacks infecting PCs and Macs are going viral - Ars Technica - Google Fri, 11 Sep 2026 11:30:58 GMT
  1. ClickFix attacks infecting PCs and Macs are going viral Ars Technica
  2. Hackers Use Fake Claude and ChatGPT Installers to Infect Mac Users With Password-Stealing Malware CyberSecurityNews
  3. ClickFix: Shared AI chats spread malware B2B Cyber Security
  4. MacSync macOS Stealer Exploits ClickFix Lures to Steal Credentials and Cryptocurrency Wallets cyberpress.org
 
ClickFix attacks infecting PCs and Macs are going viral - ArsTechnica Fri, 11 Sep 2026 11:30:58 GMT
Simplicity—combined with the difficulty of getting stuff done—makes ClickFix ideal.
 
What happens when quantum mechanics and relativity meet? - ArsTechnica Fri, 11 Sep 2026 11:20:02 GMT
Experiment put atoms in a superposition of trajectories to find out.
 
GTA 6 DualSense Controller Scalpers Are Already Cashing In - GameSpot - Google Fri, 11 Sep 2026 11:16:28 GMT
  1. GTA 6 DualSense Controller Scalpers Are Already Cashing In GameSpot
  2. GTA 6 PS5 Controller Preorders Are Live, But Stock Is Limited IGN
  3. GTA 6's PS5 Controller Pre-Orders Are Already Getting Ruined by Scalpers Polygon.com
  4. GTA 6 limited edition PS5 controller: pre-orders still available at these retailers The Shortcut | Matt Swider
  5. GTA 6 DualSense Controllers Hit UK Preorder — and the Black One Already Has a Queue eGamers.io
 
Asus routers escape US router ban, but TP-Link is still waiting - TechSpot Fri, 11 Sep 2026 11:15:00 GMT

Asus' exemption lasts until March 6, 2028 – approximately 18 months from when it was issued. It covers the company's RT Series, ROG GT Series, ROG Strix GS Series, TUF Gaming Series, ExpertWiFi Series, ZenWiFi Mesh Series, 5G MiFi Series, wireless repeaters, and wireless access points.

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Could United Launch Alliance's money problems finally force its owners to sell? - ArsTechnica Fri, 11 Sep 2026 11:00:44 GMT
ULA is preparing to resume launching the Vulcan rocket in the coming weeks.
 
Rocket Report: Europe joins the commercial launch club; a Ravn X sighting? - ArsTechnica Fri, 11 Sep 2026 11:00:30 GMT
"We felt like now is the time to pour gas on that fire."
 
8 Best Travel Adapters (2026): 20+ Models Tested - Wired Fri, 11 Sep 2026 11:00:00 GMT
When going abroad, the right plugs are essential to keep your gadgets charged. These are my favorite travel adapters and chargers that I’ve tested myself.
 
This Man Has a Cult Internet Following Over His Olive Garden Lifetime Pasta Pass - Wired Fri, 11 Sep 2026 11:00:00 GMT
Braden Sinclair is one of just 50 people in the world who can have unlimited pasta at the chain for life. Now, fans are deciding what he should eat next.
 
The core arguments behind the Rockstar union busting trial - gamedeveloper.com - Google Fri, 11 Sep 2026 10:47:28 GMT
  1. The core arguments behind the Rockstar union busting trial gamedeveloper.com
  2. Man sacked by Grand Theft Auto maker believes employees were put on ‘watch list’ The Guardian
  3. An honest opinion or defamation? A solicitor outlines the legal nuance gamedeveloper.com
  4. Employee fired by GTA developer Rockstar believes workers were put on 'watch list' Sky News
  5. Grand Theft Auto workers join protest as unfair dismissal tribunal begins BBC
 
Pokémon News This Week: Pokémon Night Out, New Animated Movie, Pokopia Expansion Part 2 Trailer, New Merchandise and More - Pokémon GO Hub - Google Fri, 11 Sep 2026 10:47:23 GMT
  1. Pokémon News This Week: Pokémon Night Out, New Animated Movie, Pokopia Expansion Part 2 Trailer, New Merchandise and More Pokémon GO Hub
  2. Pokémon Pokopia Expansion Pass DLC Part 2 Trailer Pokemon.com
  3. Everything Announced for Pokopia Expansion Pass Part 2 IGN
  4. New Pokémon Pokopia DLC Adds Accessories Later This Year gameinformer.com
  5. Check out a new promo video for Pokémon Night Out GoNintendo
 
I Fixed a Tractor Using John Deere’s Self-Repair Service. Farmers Aren’t Sold on It - Wired Fri, 11 Sep 2026 10:45:00 GMT
The agricultural machine manufacturer has a subscription service that lets owners repair their own equipment. Why is barely anybody using it?
 
We Tried the Most Popular Mushroom Coffees. These Are the Best (2026) - Wired Fri, 11 Sep 2026 10:33:00 GMT
“Coffee” made with functional mushrooms like lion’s mane and chaga is all the rage. We tried the most popular brands to find which were the most palatable.
 
iPhone Duo vs. Pixel 11 Pro Fold: 2 Durable Foldables Face Off - CNET Fri, 11 Sep 2026 10:32:45 GMT
Apple’s and Google’s phones are both rated for dust and water resistance. Here’s how they compare when it comes to other features such as cameras, battery life and displays.
 
The Trump Alien ‘Disclosure Speech’ Rumors Are Reaching a Fever Pitch - Wired Fri, 11 Sep 2026 10:30:00 GMT
The US government has been sharing more information about UFOs. That's fueling excitement over the possibility of the president announcing that humans are not alone.
 
Lenovo Legion 9i Gen 10 18" Laptop Review: A True Desktop Replacement - TechSpot Fri, 11 Sep 2026 10:08:00 GMT
Lenovo's Legion 9i Gen 10 is a monster 18-inch laptop with desktop-class performance, a superb 240Hz display, and premium build quality. It's also one of the most expensive laptops we've tested.
 
How 9/11 Made Everyone a Conspiracy Theorist - Wired Fri, 11 Sep 2026 10:00:00 GMT
Crackpot theories were once the stuff of shortwave radio, but September 11 unleashed the Age of Alex Jones.
 
Apple Watch Series 12 vs. Apple Watch Ultra 4: Clash of the Newest Apple Watches - CNET Fri, 11 Sep 2026 09:27:13 GMT
The newest Apple smartwatches have premium features — and prices to match.
 
The US and Mexico Announce They’re Teaming Up Against Drones - Wired Fri, 11 Sep 2026 09:15:00 GMT
The new joint operation uses laser-based technology capable of detecting, tracking, and disabling commercial drones linked to human and drug trafficking.
 
Samsung Galaxy S26 FE Review: Same as Before, but for More Money - Wired Fri, 11 Sep 2026 09:00:00 GMT
Samsung is resting on its laurels with the midrange S26 FE, with an unwelcome price bump and only a new processor to show for it.
 
Why So Many AI Researchers Think the Machines Could Kill Everyone - Wired Fri, 11 Sep 2026 09:00:00 GMT
A combination of rapid advances, recursive self-improvement, and agentic swarms are genuinely “spooking people” inside big labs.
 
"I don't think it's worth any amount of money" - Controversial real-life GTA 6 advertising campaign passed by City of Miami, but brand can only appear "discreetly" - Eurogamer.net - Google Fri, 11 Sep 2026 08:56:27 GMT
  1. "I don't think it's worth any amount of money" - Controversial real-life GTA 6 advertising campaign passed by City of Miami, but brand can only appear "discreetly" Eurogamer.net
  2. Miami Beach's 'Grand Theft Auto' marketing deal sparks debate usatoday.com
  3. Grand Theft Auto signage appears to be headed to big venue in downtown Miami Miami Herald
  4. Grand Theft Auto swerves into Florida’s political season Politico
  5. Is GTA VI Good or Bad for Miami Beach? The City Commission Is Tearing Itself Apart Gizmodo
 
20% Off Samsung Promo Code | September 2026 - Wired Fri, 11 Sep 2026 05:00:00 GMT
Save 30% or 10% with Samsung coupon codes, up to $1,000 on appliances, plus limited-time deals on the Galaxy Z Fold7, Flip7, and S25.
 
Castlery Promo Codes: 15% Off for September 2026 - Wired Fri, 11 Sep 2026 05:00:00 GMT
Refresh your living space for less with these verified Castlery coupons, including free shipping offers and furniture set discounts.
 
Ulta Promo Codes: Up to 20% Off in September 2026 - Wired Fri, 11 Sep 2026 05:00:00 GMT
Shop the latest beauty trends and save big using an Ulta promo code for beauty tech, makeup, and more.
 
Surfshark Promo Codes: 87% Off | September 2026 - Wired Fri, 11 Sep 2026 05:00:00 GMT
Save up to 87% with a Surfshark coupon code, 3 months of VPN free today, and more from WIRED.
 
LG Promo Codes and Coupons for September 2026 - Wired Fri, 11 Sep 2026 05:00:00 GMT
Save 20% with an LG promo code today, plus up to $1,000 off appliances, 40% off bestselling TVs and monitors.
 
Home Depot Promo Codes: 30% Off in September 2026 - Wired Fri, 11 Sep 2026 05:00:00 GMT
Save up to 50% today with the latest Home Depot promo codes for appliances, power tools, and more this September.
 
Corsair Discount Code: Up to 50% Off for September 2026 - Wired Fri, 11 Sep 2026 05:00:00 GMT
Upgrade your gaming setup or PC build for less with these verified Corsair coupon codes, student discounts, and refurbished deals.
 
30% Off Canon Promo Codes | September 2026 - Wired Fri, 11 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.
 
Stearns and Foster Promo Codes: $300 Off in September 2026 - Wired Fri, 11 Sep 2026 05:00:00 GMT
Discover the best Stearns and Foster promo codes, discounts, and deals to elevate your sleep experience with premium comfort and quality.
 
Sealy Promo Codes: $100 Off - Wired Fri, 11 Sep 2026 05:00:00 GMT
Whether you’re switching from springs to memory foam or just want to sleep cooler this summer, these Sealy mattress deals will have you waking up refreshed—and with cash left in your wallet.
 
AT&T Promo Codes: $50 Off This September 2026 - Wired Fri, 11 Sep 2026 05:00:00 GMT
Whether you’re looking to upgrade your internet or get the latest phone, we’ve got you covered with our selection of AT&T coupons and deals.
 
50% Off DoorDash Promo Code | September 2026 - Wired Fri, 11 Sep 2026 05:00:00 GMT
Explore today’s top DoorDash promo codes for $25 off your first order, free delivery, and 50% off DashPass for students and select users.
 
Lenovo Coupon Codes: 15% Off in September 2026 - Wired Fri, 11 Sep 2026 05:00:00 GMT
Whether you’re shopping for a ThinkPad, Yoga laptop, or Legion gaming PC, these Lenovo discount codes and promotions can help you save big on your next tech upgrade.
 
Skullcandy Discount Code: 30% Off | September 2026 - Wired Fri, 11 Sep 2026 05:00:00 GMT
Save on today’s top Skullcandy Promo Codes for Crusher Evo headphones, 36% off Crusher ANC 2 noise-canceling headphones, and more with amazing deals.
 
Chewy Promo Codes: $20 Off September 2026 - Wired Fri, 11 Sep 2026 05:00:00 GMT
Explore Chewy coupon codes for $30 off, $20 off your first order $49, 50% off pet food, and more September 2026 discounts.
 
Today’s NYT Connections: Sports Edition Hints and Answers for Sept. 11, #718 - CNET Fri, 11 Sep 2026 03:14:51 GMT
Here are hints and the answers for today’s Connections: Sports Edition puzzle No. 718 for Friday, Sept. 11, 2026.
 
You Can Now Buy the Trump Phone for $250 More Than Originally Priced - CNET Fri, 11 Sep 2026 02:27:07 GMT
Trump Mobile’s T1 phone now costs $749, echoing price hikes across other phone retailers.
 
Apple extends free iPhone satellite access for another year - 9to5Mac - Google Fri, 11 Sep 2026 01:38:00 GMT
  1. Apple extends free iPhone satellite access for another year 9to5Mac
  2. Your older iPhone just got free satellite service for another year – here’s why ZDNET
  3. Apple Extends Free Satellite Access for iPhone 14, 15, and 16 Users MacRumors
  4. Apple extends free satellite features for older iPhones - GSMArena.com news GSMArena.com
  5. Apple Extends Free Satellite Access, a Minor Blow for Garmin the5krunner
 
The Retroid Pocket Duo Looks Perfect for DS and 3DS Emulation - IGN - Google Fri, 11 Sep 2026 00:48:00 GMT
  1. The Retroid Pocket Duo Looks Perfect for DS and 3DS Emulation IGN
  2. Retroid Just Teased Its Take On A Dual-Screen Handheld For Nintendo DS Fans engadget.com
  3. Retroid Pocket Duo and Duo Lite: Specs, Price, and Everything You Need to Know Retro Handhelds
  4. Retroid Announces Pre-Order Date Of Pocket Duo Dual-Screen Handhelds Retro Dodo
  5. Retroid Showcased a Branded Stylus and a Case with Grips for the Pocket Duo Lite Portable Console ixbt.games
 
OpenAI Wants to Know if an AI Industry Slowdown Would Even Be Legal - Wired Thu, 10 Sep 2026 23:28:42 GMT
AI leaders worry antitrust law could stand in the way of what they view as an increasingly urgent push to coordinate a slowdown in AI development.
 
Boy developed "toasted skin" condition from using a laptop every day - ArsTechnica Thu, 10 Sep 2026 22:16:05 GMT
Laptops don't usually get hot enough to burn—but they can still be harmful.
 
Jell-O and Beer May Hold the Keys to Brewing Houses on Mars - CNET Thu, 10 Sep 2026 21:53:19 GMT
The yeast used won’t brew beer, but it can help brew a building.
 
Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max vs. Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra: The Highest-End Phones Compared - CNET Thu, 10 Sep 2026 21:45:29 GMT
The iPhone 18 Pro Max has a big camera upgrade – and a bigger price. How does it compare to Samsung’s flagship phone?
 
Samsung is working with OpenAI on next-generation chips while deploying ChatGPT at massive scale - TechSpot Thu, 10 Sep 2026 21:28:00 GMT

"One of the areas where we have made the most progress and gained the most recognition with Samsung Electronics is our joint production and research on the next-generation chips we are developing," Kim said at a press conference in Seoul. Kim did not provide details on the chips or explain...

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Over 153 Million Driver’s Licenses Were Stolen by Hackers. Here’s What to Know - CNET Thu, 10 Sep 2026 21:23:46 GMT
The hackers allegedly spent a year hoarding documents before IDScan closed the door.
 
Ninja Takes on Caraway With Cheaper, ‘More Durable’ Ceramic Cookware - CNET Thu, 10 Sep 2026 21:21:35 GMT
Ninja’s NeverQuit Cookware is available for purchase now.
 
LinkedIn beats "BrowserGate" lawsuits over scanning users' Chrome extensions - ArsTechnica Thu, 10 Sep 2026 20:55:29 GMT
Judge tosses lawsuits, says plaintiffs didn't allege any real privacy violation.
 
GOG's latest preservation push lets fans print box replicas for your digital games - TechSpot Thu, 10 Sep 2026 20:41:00 GMT

GOG recently announced the addition of a few more titles to its Preservation Program, which was introduced to improve support for some classic games sold on the store. The program is now welcoming five new titles, which also come with their own interactive 3D boxes scanned from original packaging.

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Is AI Actually Going to Kill Us All? - Wired Thu, 10 Sep 2026 20:30:37 GMT
This week on “Uncanny Valley,” we dig into a former Anthropic researcher’s AI doomsday warning, the latest upgrades from Apple’s event, and the census report that claimed Trump won the 2020 election.
 
August 2026 Was the Hottest Month Ever Recorded: Copernicus Data - Wired Thu, 10 Sep 2026 20:20:23 GMT
While the strengthening El Niño helped boost temperatures, climate change is the main culprit for making August so hot.
 
Don’t Sleep on Apple’s Audio Intelligence. It Reveals a Lot About Where We’re Headed  - CNET Thu, 10 Sep 2026 19:49:13 GMT
Commentary: Apple’s new memory tools are a sign of how tech companies are pushing into a new wave of AI wearables, and glasses are likely next.
 
Norway spent 40 minutes convincing a helicopter's GPS it was flying into the sea - TechSpot Thu, 10 Sep 2026 19:38:00 GMT

The false tracks were created as part of Jammertest, an annual Norwegian exercise that examines how equipment responds when satellite-navigation signals are disrupted or manipulated.

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What an Ex-Anthropic Researcher’s Warning About Human Extinction Really Means - CNET Thu, 10 Sep 2026 19:28:02 GMT
AI companies think their creations could kill us all. They’re carrying on anyway.
 
The New AppleCare One Family Plan Will Cover Every Apple Gadget in Your House - CNET Thu, 10 Sep 2026 19:26:18 GMT
For the cost of a new iPad mini every year, AppleCare will cover all your devices.
 
Europe will go it alone on Venus mission after NASA yanks radar instrument - ArsTechnica Thu, 10 Sep 2026 19:09:29 GMT
Europe is looking inward, and perhaps to China, as the White House tries to cancel some NASA partnerships.
 
Google Gemini’s New Windows Desktop App Is Here - CNET Thu, 10 Sep 2026 18:52:55 GMT
Certain Gemini features require a paid subscription.
 
Android can now securely migrate your logins between password managers - ArsTechnica Thu, 10 Sep 2026 18:41:09 GMT
App support is slim right now, but Google says more are coming.
 
Panic builds over bankrupt Spirit’s looming data sale to Google - ArsTechnica Thu, 10 Sep 2026 18:14:14 GMT
"Bankruptcy cannot become the new land grab for AI.”
 
Modders show RTX 5090 works flawlessly with 8-pin connectors instead of 16 without overheating - TechSpot Thu, 10 Sep 2026 18:05:00 GMT

Brazilian YouTube channel TecLab has demonstrated that an RTX 5090 can be connected to a PSU using standard 8-pin connectors instead of 16-pin ones, despite its 575W TDP. To perform the experiment, the modders used a Galax HOF OC LAB RTX 5090, which is designed to use two 16-pin connectors....

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Physicist does the math on Star Trek’s “Picard maneuver” - ArsTechnica Thu, 10 Sep 2026 17:54:33 GMT
The trick from Next Generation would be even more effective in real life.
 
Which iPhone 18 Model Should You Buy? - Wired Thu, 10 Sep 2026 16:30:00 GMT
Apple’s new folding iPhone Duo is finally here, alongside refreshed Pro models. Our primer has all the details you need to choose the iPhone 18 that’s right for you.
 
Best Robot Lawn Mowers (2026): 12+ Models Tested Over 3 Years - Wired Thu, 10 Sep 2026 16:04:02 GMT
Smart mowers are an expensive alternative to old-fashioned yard work, but they’re finally good enough to consider if you’d rather sip an iced tea and watch a robot tame your lawn.
 
Space debris is multiplying, so satellite makers are building better ways to survive a hit - TechSpot Thu, 10 Sep 2026 16:02:00 GMT

Odin Space, a Santa Ana, California-based company, has started selling adhesive strips fitted with vibration sensors for satellites. The strips are designed to record impacts and help operators assess the size and force of a strike.

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Google appears to be done with tablets, again - TechSpot Thu, 10 Sep 2026 15:18:00 GMT

Google unveiled the Pixel Tablet alongside the Pixel Fold and Pixel 7a during its 2023 I/O conference. Priced at $899 at launch and featuring an 11-inch 2560 x 1600 LCD, the device is powered by the Tensor G2.

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Charlie Kirk Was Shot a Year Ago. The Conspiracy Theories Are More Rampant Than Ever - Wired Thu, 10 Sep 2026 14:34:36 GMT
Experts say conspiracy theorizing about the identity and motive of Charlie Kirk’s killer will likely continue for a long time to come.
 
Apple says new A20 Pro chip can sustain twice the performance of the iPhone 16 Pro, deliver 40% faster graphics - TechSpot Thu, 10 Sep 2026 14:27:00 GMT

The chip has a six-core CPU: two new high-performance "super cores" and four efficiency cores. Apple said the super cores are up to 20% faster than the performance cores in the A19 Pro. The company called the processor "desktop class" and said it is the fastest CPU in a smartphone.

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OpenAI faces Senate probe over Hugging Face breach as more rogue AI activity is uncovered - TechSpot Thu, 10 Sep 2026 13:48:00 GMT

According to Axios, Republican Senator Josh Hawley is launching the probe following OpenAI's internal investigation. He wants CEO Sam Altman to answer 16 questions about the incident and the his firm's response by October 1.

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Arm's new Mali G2-Ultra NX GPU adds neural accelerators for sub-1-watt AI graphics on mobile - TechSpot Thu, 10 Sep 2026 13:08:00 GMT

Not surprisingly, Arm just announced a series of agentic AI-focused enhancements to its range of IP offerings at its Arm Everywhere China event. The news encompasses mobile devices, physical AI and robotics, and AI infrastructure for the cloud and enterprise environments.

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Apple's new AirPods 5 get Active Noise Cancellation and Siri AI, starting at $129 - TechSpot Thu, 10 Sep 2026 12:26:00 GMT

At this week's Surprise and Shine event in Cupertino, Apple announced two new AirPods 5 models featuring an open-ear design and Active Noise Cancellation. The event also saw the launch of the iPhone 18 Pro and 18 Pro Max, as well as the iPhone Duo.

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Best Bluetooth Speaker (2026): JBL, Sonos, Marshall, and More - Wired Thu, 10 Sep 2026 11:00:00 GMT
I tested portable speakers of all shapes and sizes, from pocket to party-sized.
 
‘Killmonger Locs’ Are Everywhere in Video Games. This Artist Is Sick of It - Wired Thu, 10 Sep 2026 10:45:00 GMT
The Black Panther villain’s hairstyle has become a default for Black video game characters because it’s easy to code. Danielle Udogaranya is changing that.
 
Everything New You Can Do With Siri AI - Wired Thu, 10 Sep 2026 10:30:00 GMT
When iOS 27 arrives, it will bring with it a fully revamped assistant for your iPhone.
 
9 Windows Laptops That Give MacBooks a Run for Their Money - Wired Thu, 10 Sep 2026 10:30:00 GMT
Windows laptops have never been so good, and they’re only going to get better as we move through 2026.
 
Book Excerpt: Emily St. John Mandel’s ‘Exit Party’ Imagines a Future Where a Spy Could Disappear - Wired Thu, 10 Sep 2026 10:15:00 GMT
In Emily St. John Mandel’s new novel Exit Party, becoming a “ghost” means running afoul of the state. In this excerpt, a secret agent discovers it doesn’t take much.
 
Vari Electric Standing Desk Review (2026): Form and Value - Wired Thu, 10 Sep 2026 10:05:00 GMT
The Vari Ergo electric standing desk is compact, easy to assemble, affordable, and gently sloped to fit my natural posture and shape.
 
Clearview AI Is Testing an AI Tool That Would Let Cops Unearth Your Life Online - Wired Thu, 10 Sep 2026 10:00:00 GMT
InquiryIQ, a previously unreported prototype, tested a model from xAI, maker of Grok, to surface associates, social accounts, and other information about people identified through Clearview.
 
A Teen Girl’s Death Is Prompting Calls to Ban Choking in Porn - Wired Thu, 10 Sep 2026 09:45:00 GMT
Despite the many health risks, sexual strangulation has become popular among young people—with some experts blaming adult content for normalizing it.
 
MIT Schwarzman College of Computing launches pilot to help educators teach AI across disciplines - MIT Wed, 09 Sep 2026 20:40:00 GMT
A weeklong summer workshop brought higher education faculty to campus to explore how AI and machine learning materials can be adapted for their classrooms.
 
Injectable nanodevices could provide effective treatment for drug-resistant glioblastoma - MIT Wed, 09 Sep 2026 20:00:00 GMT
MIT researchers show implanted nanoantennas can be activated wirelessly to kill brain cancer cells without damage to healthy tissue.
 
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.
 
This Is the Biggest 2D Map of the Universe. Here’s How to Use It - CNET Wed, 09 Sep 2026 10:58:39 GMT
The map covers 75% of the sky, and you can explore all sorts of cool celestial objects once you know where to look.
 
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.
 
Researchers tune into Arctic under-ice sounds and test through-ice communication - MIT Fri, 04 Sep 2026 16:25:00 GMT
The work is part of a multiyear effort to develop a distributed sensor network for relaying data collected from this critical region.
 
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
 
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.
 
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.
 
Faculty receive promotions in the School of Architecture and Planning for 2026 - MIT Thu, 03 Sep 2026 20:50:00 GMT
The range of faculty disciplines showcases the breadth of research and scholarship across the school.
 
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.
 
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.
 
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.
 
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.
 
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.
 
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.
 
Walter Torous named executive director of MIT Center for Real Estate - MIT Tue, 01 Sep 2026 21:25:00 GMT
The senior lecturer, already director of the degree program, will now oversee all aspects of the center’s activities and operations.
 
Cognition and consciousness arise from analog computations, says new theory - MIT Tue, 01 Sep 2026 20:35:00 GMT
The brain's ability to generate quick, nimble volitional thought — and a unified awareness of thought and experience — arises from analog computations, MIT neuroscientists argue in a new review.
 
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.
 
Translating economic growth into better lives - MIT Mon, 31 Aug 2026 20:40:00 GMT
Graduate student Lyonel Tanganco investigates how to improve public policy interventions and address challenges in nutrition, climate, and development.
 
Gulfstream IV makes its long-awaited return to Lincoln Laboratory - MIT Mon, 31 Aug 2026 20:00:00 GMT
The modified aircraft will support an ongoing US Air Force program to assess and enhance the survivability of air and space vehicles.
 
At MIT convocation, a warm welcome for the Class of 2030 - MIT Mon, 31 Aug 2026 19:30:00 GMT
The Institute is “so glad and so grateful” to have this year’s new undergraduates aboard, President Kornbluth said at the annual greeting ceremony.
 
MIT Quantum Initiative launches postdoctoral fellowship program - MIT Mon, 31 Aug 2026 19:30:00 GMT
The Institute welcomes its first cohort of QMIT Fellows this fall to advance interdisciplinary quantum research.
 
Study: Peptides can form well-defined structures in harsh, Venus-like conditions - MIT Mon, 31 Aug 2026 19:00:00 GMT
New research offers support for the possibility that complex biological molecules could exist in the highly acidic environment of Venus’s cloud layer.
 
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
 
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.
 
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.
 
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.
 
Meteorite dust holds records of magnetism that may have helped form the sun - MIT Mon, 24 Aug 2026 19:00:00 GMT
The discovery likely represents the earliest known evidence of a magnetic field in the infant solar system.
 
Generating scenarios for extreme events, without extreme data - MIT Mon, 24 Aug 2026 18:00:00 GMT
A new algorithm learns to anticipate the unprecedented scenarios that critical infrastructure and global supply chains are least prepared for.
 
Language skills stay strong in older adults, even while other cognitive abilities decline - MIT Mon, 24 Aug 2026 09:00:00 GMT
MIT researchers find that activity in the brain’s language network is nearly identical in young and old people.
 
The importance of indoor airflow patterns in spreading airborne disease - MIT Fri, 21 Aug 2026 16:00:00 GMT
Researchers explore how a key factor can mitigate or promote tuberculosis transmission.
 
MIT engineers design a better controller for operating construction diggers - MIT Thu, 20 Aug 2026 04:00:00 GMT
The new, more intuitive system could speed up the training process for excavator operators.
 
Securing wireless communication in next-generation devices - MIT Wed, 19 Aug 2026 09:00:00 GMT
A new, scalable technique could enable powerful radars and sensors based on quantum technology that works at room temperature.
 
Cell-preservation technique could make CAR-T cell therapy more accessible - MIT Wed, 19 Aug 2026 04:00:00 GMT
MIT researchers’ approach, which uses naturally occurring sugars as antifreeze, could make it easier for hospitals to deploy this type of cancer treatment.
 
Startup brings ancient Roman concrete technology to modern construction - MIT Wed, 19 Aug 2026 04:00:00 GMT
Dmat is commercializing findings from the lab of Associate Professor Admir Masic to make concrete longer-lasting and more sustainable.
 
How 35 percent of US employees are left on the margins - MIT Tue, 18 Aug 2026 04:00:00 GMT
In a new book, Paul Osterman details his research finding more than one-third of the country’s workers are “disposable,” with little security or chance of job advancement.
 
Mathematical framework connects biological principles to manufacturable, adaptive materials - MIT Mon, 17 Aug 2026 18:30:00 GMT
The new framework could streamline the design process of robotic grippers or aerospace components that exhibit complex behaviors found in nature.
 
MIT engineers connect bacteria to create living transistors - MIT Mon, 17 Aug 2026 18:00:00 GMT
By wiring together colonies of these bacteria, the researchers built circuits that can perform complicated calculations.
 
Flexible brain circuits can switch between different tasks - MIT Mon, 17 Aug 2026 09:00:00 GMT
Neuroscientists have discovered circuits in the prefrontal cortex that can be repurposed to store different types of information.
 
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.
 
CNET Readers Were Right About the iPhone Duo. But There’s One Thing They Got Wrong - CNET Thu, 30 Jul 2026 14:30:38 GMT
Apple released a slew of new products that our readers expected, including new iPhones and AirPods.
 
The 10 Privacy Tricks I Use Around My Own Smart Home (and Why You Need Them) - CNET Thu, 09 Apr 2026 10:01:05 GMT
Use my methods to protect your privacy, identify, address, property and more with this go-to list.