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T-Mobile Is Throwing One More Phone Plan Into the T-Mix for Budget Subscribers - CNET Thu, 05 Nov 2026 08:01:00 GMT
The T-Mix Saver plan rounds out the carrier’s new lineup coming this month.
 
OpenAI President Greg Brockman says H1 2026 was "pretty rough", but agentic coding tools, GPT-5.6 Sol, and ChatGPT Work drove a "revenue inflection" in Q3 (Maxwell Zeff/Wall Street Journal) - Techmeme Thu, 05 Nov 2026 07:35:00 GMT

Maxwell Zeff / Wall Street Journal:
OpenAI President Greg Brockman says H1 2026 was “pretty rough”, but agentic coding tools, GPT-5.6 Sol, and ChatGPT Work drove a “revenue inflection” in Q3 — The ChatGPT maker's president said it experienced a ‘revenue inflection’ in the third quarter of 2026, driven by a growing enterprise business
 
Adzuna: UK entry-level job postings mentioning AI are up ~3x since early 2025; Indeed says one in six vacancies in AI-exposed fields now mentions AI, up 2x YoY (Irina Anghel/Bloomberg) - Techmeme Thu, 05 Nov 2026 07:25:00 GMT

Irina Anghel / Bloomberg:
Adzuna: UK entry-level job postings mentioning AI are up ~3x since early 2025; Indeed says one in six vacancies in AI-exposed fields now mentions AI, up 2x YoY — Artificial intelligence skills are no longer optional for the hundreds of thousands of young Britons seeking their first job …

 
A New UK Porn Ban Sparks Fears of Unprecedented Sex Censorship - Wired Thu, 05 Nov 2026 07:00:00 GMT
Adult content creators and free speech advocates are sounding the alarm over a new law about to take effect in the United Kingdom banning simulated incest and some depictions of oral sex.
 
Nintendo Switch 2 sales plunge 41% as price hikes and memory crunch bite - CNBC - Google Thu, 05 Nov 2026 06:50:12 GMT
  1. Nintendo Switch 2 sales plunge 41% as price hikes and memory crunch bite CNBC
  2. Japanese video game company Nintendo reports rising profit, falling sales 10TV
  3. Nintendo’s First-Half Profit Rose on Stronger Software Sales, New ‘Mario’ Movie WSJ
  4. Nintendo financial results - November 2026 - Switch 2 at 26.35 million, Switch at 157.20 million, more Nintendo Everything
  5. Nintendo Profit Drops After Memory Crunch and Lack of Big Debuts Bloomberg.com
 
Pro-AI PAC Leading the Future ended the midterms with $20M+ in its bank, from ~$100M, after focusing on safe bipartisan candidates; its riskier bets fell flat (Tess Owen/Wired) - Techmeme Thu, 05 Nov 2026 06:45:00 GMT

Tess Owen / Wired:
Pro-AI PAC Leading the Future ended the midterms with $20M+ in its bank, from ~$100M, after focusing on safe bipartisan candidates; its riskier bets fell flat — Leading the Future, backed by Silicon Valley's biggest billionaires, had a war chest of $100 million and an aggressive stance against AI regulation.
 
Chinese chipmakers' aggressive hiring of experienced engineers is increasingly at odds with efforts to protect trade secrets in Taiwan and South Korea (Jenny Lee/CNBC) - Techmeme Thu, 05 Nov 2026 06:20:01 GMT

Jenny Lee / CNBC:
Chinese chipmakers' aggressive hiring of experienced engineers is increasingly at odds with efforts to protect trade secrets in Taiwan and South Korea — A former Samsung Electronics employee who later joined Chinese memory chipmaker ChangXin Memory Technologies, or CXMT …

 
Sources: China's export curbs on critical metals have disrupted supplies of micro drill bits made mainly from tungsten carbide, used in PCBs and chip substrates (Cheng Ting-Fang/Nikkei Asia) - Techmeme Thu, 05 Nov 2026 06:10:01 GMT

Cheng Ting-Fang / Nikkei Asia:
Sources: China's export curbs on critical metals have disrupted supplies of micro drill bits made mainly from tungsten carbide, used in PCBs and chip substrates — TAIPEI — China's export controls on critical metals have disrupted supplies of micro drill bits, little-known but critical components …

 
NYT Strands hints, answers for November 4, 2026 - Mashable - Google Thu, 05 Nov 2026 06:06:00 GMT
  1. NYT Strands hints, answers for November 4, 2026 Mashable
  2. NYT Strands hints, answers for November 5, 2026 Mashable
  3. NYT Strands Hints, Spangram And Answers For Thursday, November 5 Forbes
  4. Discover Today's NYT Strands Puzzle Hints and Answers for November 4, 2026 AOL.com
  5. Today’s NYT Strands Hints, Spangram and Answers for Thursday, Nov. 5, #977 CNET
 
Sources and company memo: Chinese NAND flash maker YMTC has put its Shanghai IPO on hold as China tightens share sale approvals; YMTC sought to raise ~$4.9B (Reuters) - Techmeme Thu, 05 Nov 2026 06:05:04 GMT

Reuters:
Sources and company memo: Chinese NAND flash maker YMTC has put its Shanghai IPO on hold as China tightens share sale approvals; YMTC sought to raise ~$4.9B — Flash-memory chipmaker Yangtze Memory Technologies Co has put its Shanghai IPO on hold, according to a company memo and three people …

 
PiPedal Grants Guitar Effects, Amp Emulation, and More - Hack a Day Thu, 05 Nov 2026 06:00:54 GMT
Back in the day, if one wanted a particular guitar effect one would purchase an effects pedal or “stomp box”, and even a modest collection of them could be an …read more
 
Corsair Discount Code: Up to 50% Off for November 2026 - Wired Thu, 05 Nov 2026 06:00:00 GMT
Upgrade your gaming setup or PC build for less with these verified Corsair coupon codes, student discounts, and refurbished deals.
 
Ray-Ban Promo Codes: Save 50% in November 2026 - Wired Thu, 05 Nov 2026 06:00:00 GMT
Upgrade your frames with major savings on classic shapes, custom designs, and prescription lenses using these verified Ray-Ban discounts.
 
Udemy Coupon Codes: 20% Off November 2026 - Wired Thu, 05 Nov 2026 06:00:00 GMT
Learn new skills for less. Discover how to apply a promo code for Udemy, find verified online discounts, and save on professional development.
 
Meta Quest Promo Codes and Coupons for November 2026 - Wired Thu, 05 Nov 2026 06:00:00 GMT
Experience cutting-edge VR and save up to 20% with coupons for the latest games, Meta Quest 3, Ray-Ban AI glasses, and more deals.
 
Zoro Coupon Codes: 20% Off November 2026 - Wired Thu, 05 Nov 2026 06:00:00 GMT
Find the best Zoro coupon codes, deals, and free shipping offers to save big on industrial equipment, tools, and supplies in November 2026.
 
B&H Photo Promo Codes and Deals This November 2026 - Wired Thu, 05 Nov 2026 06:00:00 GMT
Enjoy top deals on cameras, computers, and tech essentials at B&H Photo.
 
HostGator Coupon Codes: 76% Off Hosting in November 2026 - Wired Thu, 05 Nov 2026 06:00:00 GMT
Unlock massive savings on HostGator web hosting, WordPress, VPS, and business email plans with our exclusive HostGator promo codes and deals.
 
Altra Running Promo Codes: 10% Off November 2026 - Wired Thu, 05 Nov 2026 06:00:00 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.
 
HP Coupon Codes and Deals November 2026 - Wired Thu, 05 Nov 2026 06:00:00 GMT
Save up to 60%, plus an extra 20% with HP promo codes for laptops, printers, PCs, and more tech.
 
Herman Miller Promo Codes: 40% Off November 2026 - Wired Thu, 05 Nov 2026 06:00:00 GMT
Whether you’re looking for a Herman Miller promo code or discounts in their sale, here is how to save on the world's best ergonomic office furniture in November 2026.
 
Nomad Goods Promo Codes: Get 25% Off in November 2026 - Wired Thu, 05 Nov 2026 06:00:00 GMT
Save up to 25% on Nomad Goods accessories such as Nomad phone cases, Nomad wallets, and more in November 2026.
 
Booking.com Promo Codes: 20% Off | November 2026 - Wired Thu, 05 Nov 2026 06:00:00 GMT
Enjoy big savings on your next adventure with our Booking.com promo codes, coupons, and handpicked travel deals.
 
Sources: Microsoft rejects an option to more than double its Texas data center contract with Nscale, dealing a fresh blow to Nscale's ambitions for a $35B IPO (Financial Times) - Techmeme Thu, 05 Nov 2026 05:45:01 GMT

Financial Times:
Sources: Microsoft rejects an option to more than double its Texas data center contract with Nscale, dealing a fresh blow to Nscale's ambitions for a $35B IPO — Fresh blow ahead of start-up's IPO as tech giant turns down option to more than double Texas data centre contract
 
Microsoft previews using smartphones as controllers for Xbox Cloud Gaming on supported smart TVs and direct Wi-Fi cloud gaming support for the Nano Controller (XBOX Wire) - Techmeme Thu, 05 Nov 2026 05:20:01 GMT

XBOX Wire:
Microsoft previews using smartphones as controllers for Xbox Cloud Gaming on supported smart TVs and direct Wi-Fi cloud gaming support for the Nano Controller — Starting today, we're rolling out two previews for XBOX Cloud Gaming. On supported Smart TVs, you can use your phone as a controller when you don't have one nearby.
 
Hackers Exploit Patched Apple Flaw to Deliver Info-Stealing Malware, CISA Says - The Hacker News - Google Thu, 05 Nov 2026 05:17:00 GMT
  1. Hackers Exploit Patched Apple Flaw to Deliver Info-Stealing Malware, CISA Says The Hacker News
  2. Hackers exploited iOS and Android flaws to infect phones Ars Technica
  3. Russian hackers target iOS and Android users with n-day exploits Help Net Security
  4. Russian APT29 Hackers Turn Trusted Websites Into Traps to Compromise iPhone and Android Users CyberSecurityNews
  5. Hackers used Chrome and Snapdragon GPU flaws to hack Android phones Android Authority
 
A third of acquired game studios have closed since 2000, and Arkane Lyon could be next - TechSpot Thu, 05 Nov 2026 05:16:00 GMT

Game industry veteran Sebastian Cardoso recently investigated the fates of more than 300 studios bought by large companies over the past quarter century, finding that roughly 61% sold fewer games, earned lower review scores, or faced closure post-acquisition.

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Clearing up a robot’s fuzzy memory - MIT Thu, 05 Nov 2026 05:00:00 GMT
A new system identifies and corrects unreliable object descriptions stored in a robot’s memory, improving the robot’s ability to interact with its environment.
 
Source: Meta has decided to stop using fruit for its AI model codenames, as they didn't suit its lofty AI ambitions; its latest model was named "Watermelon" (Charles Rollet/Business Insider) - Techmeme Thu, 05 Nov 2026 04:35:00 GMT

Charles Rollet / Business Insider:
Source: Meta has decided to stop using fruit for its AI model codenames, as they didn't suit its lofty AI ambitions; its latest model was named “Watermelon” — Meta is done with fruits. — The social media giant has internally decided to stop naming its AI models after fruit, a person familiar with the matter said.
 
Sources: China has told SoftBank it will not allow the $5.4B acquisition of ABB's robotics division to go ahead; China is the division's biggest market (David Keohane/Financial Times) - Techmeme Thu, 05 Nov 2026 04:15:02 GMT

David Keohane / Financial Times:
Sources: China has told SoftBank it will not allow the $5.4B acquisition of ABB's robotics division to go ahead; China is the division's biggest market — Swiss-Swedish company's unit is focused on Chinese market and has mega-factory in Pudong — China has told SoftBank it will not allow …

 
Sources: Palo Alto Networks is in talks to acquire Israeli startup Clutch Security, which develops software for tracking passwords used by AI agents, for ~$500M (Valida Pau/The Information) - Techmeme Thu, 05 Nov 2026 04:10:03 GMT

Valida Pau / The Information:
Sources: Palo Alto Networks is in talks to acquire Israeli startup Clutch Security, which develops software for tracking passwords used by AI agents, for ~$500M — Palo Alto Networks is in talks to buy three-year-old Israeli security startup Clutch Security for around $500 million, according to people familiar with the matter.
 
Reminder: Zelda: Ocarina Of Time - Playable Ocarina Available Now On The Nintendo Store - Nintendo Life - Google Thu, 05 Nov 2026 03:45:00 GMT
  1. Reminder: Zelda: Ocarina Of Time - Playable Ocarina Available Now On The Nintendo Store Nintendo Life
  2. Playable Ocarina of Time now available from the Nintendo Store Vooks
  3. Playable Zelda: Ocarina of Time ocarina now available at Nintendo stores in Japan, new photos shared GoNintendo
  4. The Playable Ocarina Is Up For Order In Australia Now Press Start Australia
  5. Link’s Ocarina Playing In The Remake Is So Accurate You Could Learn From It GameSpot
 
Berlin-based Pliant raised an $80M Series C led by Seaya Nova and Speedinvest, as it opens its B2B payments infrastructure to AI agents (Cristian Dina/The Next Web) - Techmeme Thu, 05 Nov 2026 03:25:01 GMT

Cristian Dina / The Next Web:
Berlin-based Pliant raised an $80M Series C led by Seaya Nova and Speedinvest, as it opens its B2B payments infrastructure to AI agents — Claude, ChatGPT and in-house AI agents can now run business payments through Pliant. The Berlin fintech, past $100M in recurring revenue, will expand in North America.
 
The First Business Computer Hits 75! - Hack a Day Thu, 05 Nov 2026 03:00:15 GMT
Many of us will have followed the early history of electronic computing, from the urgent necessities of war, to universities, and then on into the wider world. Most of the …read more
 
OpenAI details a pipeline that used an upcoming cyber model to validate and patch 948 local privilege escalation vulnerabilities in Linux for $1.2M in API costs (OpenAI) - Techmeme Thu, 05 Nov 2026 02:50:01 GMT

OpenAI:
OpenAI details a pipeline that used an upcoming cyber model to validate and patch 948 local privilege escalation vulnerabilities in Linux for $1.2M in API costs — Security research that once required a separate, sustained investigation for each finding can increasingly be run as a systematic process.
 
AppLovin reports Q3 revenue up 55% YoY to $2.18B, above $2.07B est., and forecasts Q4 revenue above estimates; APP surges 20%+ after hours (William Gavin/MarketWatch) - Techmeme Thu, 05 Nov 2026 02:10:01 GMT

William Gavin / MarketWatch:
AppLovin reports Q3 revenue up 55% YoY to $2.18B, above $2.07B est., and forecasts Q4 revenue above estimates; APP surges 20%+ after hours — AppLovin's stock is popping after ‘clearly positive’ earnings results — AppLovin's forecast impressed investors.
 
Cat Wu, who left Anthropic last week, says she is joining OpenAI to lead product manangement for core products; Wu was the product lead for Claude Code (Stephen Council/Business Insider) - Techmeme Thu, 05 Nov 2026 01:20:01 GMT

Stephen Council / Business Insider:
Cat Wu, who left Anthropic last week, says she is joining OpenAI to lead product manangement for core products; Wu was the product lead for Claude Code — Cat Wu, who left Anthropic last week after becoming one of the company's highest-profile product managers, is joining OpenAI. She announced the news on X.
 
‘You Can See Everything’ … in Space? A24 Sends Elizabeth Holmes Doc to ISS - CNET Thu, 05 Nov 2026 00:55:24 GMT
Nathan Fielder’s documentary about the former Theranos CEO will screen for astronauts in outer space.
 
Data Center Backers Suffer Near-Total Midterm Defeats Across the Country - CNET Thu, 05 Nov 2026 00:17:41 GMT
More than 40 voting initiatives yielded almost nothing but resistance to data-center projects.
 
Rumor: Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds datamine leaks Year 2 characters - Nintendo Everything - Google Thu, 05 Nov 2026 00:07:35 GMT
  1. Rumor: Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds datamine leaks Year 2 characters Nintendo Everything
  2. SONIC RACING: CROSSWORLDS VERSION 2.0.0 PATCH NOTES SEGA
  3. Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds Year Two begins today with Duel Mode, new characters, gadgets and more PlayStation.Blog
  4. Popular PS5 Sonic Game Gets New Modes & Sega Vehicles in New DLC AOL.com
  5. Sonic Racing CrossWorlds Leak: 7 Year 2 Names [2026] tech-insider.org
 
Beautiful Laser Harp Hides Some Neat Tricks - Hack a Day Thu, 05 Nov 2026 00:00:47 GMT
Laser harps aren’t quite a right of passage, in that not everyone builds them, but it’s likely everyone at least contemplates building one at one time or another. We’re lucky …read more
 
Scientists Build Biocomputer That Runs on Bacteria to Solve Hard Problems - CNET Wed, 04 Nov 2026 23:53:08 GMT
The study relied on the bacterium E. coli and V. natriegens to run the calculations.
 
The Blue Wave Has Tech Bros Scrambling for Data Centers in Space - Wired Wed, 04 Nov 2026 23:13:14 GMT
After Democrats won big in Texas and other AI infrastructure hot spots on Tuesday, data center enthusiasts looked for comfort in low Earth orbit.
 
Snap has more than 30 million paid subscribers across Snapchat+ and other plans - Engadget Wed, 04 Nov 2026 22:55:57 GMT
Power users seem more than willing to pay for AI-powered effects.
 
Nintendo’s biggest ROM chip supplier is bowing out of the business - Ars Technica - Google Wed, 04 Nov 2026 22:47:51 GMT
  1. Nintendo’s biggest ROM chip supplier is bowing out of the business Ars Technica
  2. Nintendo is losing a Switch cartridge supplier The Verge
  3. Nintendo’s Switch 2 Game Card Situation Just Became Dire Gizmodo
  4. Nintendo ROM chip supplier Macronix quits to focus on chips for AI data centers, reports indicate — Game-Key cards may increase as large game storage chips become more expensive Tom's Hardware
  5. Another Blow For Physical Media As Nintendo’s Switch Cartridge Chip Manufacturer Pivots To Data Centers Kotaku
 
Nintendo's biggest ROM chip supplier is bowing out of the business - ArsTechnica Wed, 04 Nov 2026 22:47:51 GMT
And what that could mean for physical Switch game costs.
 
An AI-native experimental laboratory for autonomous biomolecular operations - Nature - Google Wed, 04 Nov 2026 22:28:14 GMT
  1. An AI-native experimental laboratory for autonomous biomolecular operations Nature
  2. Chinese AI System Completes 11,382 Experimental Steps in 203 Hours 조선일보
 
Hackers exploited iOS and Android flaws to infect phones - ArsTechnica Wed, 04 Nov 2026 22:26:49 GMT
Researchers say group may have been Kremlin-sponsored in search of diplomatic targets.
 
Uranium cubes reveal why the German nuclear project failed - ArsTechnica Wed, 04 Nov 2026 21:56:29 GMT
"Our calculations suggest Heisenberg significantly underestimated the materials required."
 
Apple turns iCloud into spy cloud, will start looking at public share links - The Register - Google Wed, 04 Nov 2026 21:49:38 GMT
  1. Apple turns iCloud into spy cloud, will start looking at public share links The Register
  2. Apple will check shared iCloud links for ‘harmful content’ The Verge
  3. With iOS 27.3, Apple will start checking iCloud public links for ‘harmful content’ 9to5Mac
  4. Apple Will Check Public iCloud Links for Harmful Content Starting in iOS 27.3 MacRumors
  5. Apple to Scan iCloud Public-Link Shares for Harmful Content, With Possible Account Bans XenoSpectrum
 
VMware releases vSphere Express for virtualization on up to 128 cores - ArsTechnica Wed, 04 Nov 2026 21:38:49 GMT
“We started listening to a lot of our lower-end customers," VMware exec says.
 
AMD's record quarter: Data center business doubles, while gaming craters - ArsTechnica Wed, 04 Nov 2026 21:29:46 GMT
AMD's gaming revenue fell 40 percent in an otherwise record $13.4 billion quarter.
 
Bose’s QuietComfort Headphones are more than half off - The Verge - Google Wed, 04 Nov 2026 21:13:11 GMT
  1. Bose’s QuietComfort Headphones are more than half off The Verge
  2. A nearly $200 discount drops these Bose headphones to just $170 USA Today
  3. 11 best Bose holiday deals on Amazon — save up to 53% on best-selling headphones, earbuds and speakers Tom's Guide
  4. Upgrade your sound with huge savings on Bose headphones and Bluetooth speakers Yahoo Tech
  5. These Bose QuietComfort headphones know when to let the world in — and they’re on sale for $185 Mashable
 
‘We Have No Shared Reality’: Two Political Influencers on the Future of Politics Online - Wired Wed, 04 Nov 2026 21:04:05 GMT
Kat Abughazaleh and CJ Pearson spoke at WIRED World Fair on Wednesday about the influence of social media on politics following Tuesday’s midterm elections.
 
Google Maps update makes the app fully iPhone Duo compatible - GSMArena.com news - GSMArena.com - Google Wed, 04 Nov 2026 21:02:02 GMT
  1. Google Maps update makes the app fully iPhone Duo compatible - GSMArena.com news GSMArena.com
  2. Google Maps Updated to Fully Support iPhone Duo Displays MacRumors
  3. What Google Maps looks like on both iPhone Duo displays, after upgrade AppleInsider
  4. Google Maps Update Finally Uses Both Screens on Apple iPhone Duo Android Headlines
 
It’s DOOM, on a Toy Camera - Hack a Day Wed, 04 Nov 2026 21:00:47 GMT
Dirt cheap toy cameras have long been a target for the curious camera hacker, and we’ve seen plenty of lens swaps and other hardware hacks. Until now their internals have …read more
 
Cult Phone-Maker Nothing’s Mystery Screenless AI Device Is Coming Next Month - CNET Wed, 04 Nov 2026 21:00:45 GMT
Nothing CEO Carl Pei believes your work tools can be cool too. He’s building one to prove it.
 
Big Tech claims voters’ AI backlash is “anti-Trump” not “anti-tech” - ArsTechnica Wed, 04 Nov 2026 20:55:50 GMT
Tech industry in denial as US overwhelmingly votes to restrict AI, data centers.
 
The Biggest Pro-AI Super PAC Network Didn’t Really Impact the Midterms - Wired Wed, 04 Nov 2026 20:41:29 GMT
Leading the Future, backed by Silicon Valley’s biggest billionaires, had a war chest of $100 million and an aggressive stance against AI regulation. All of it didn’t add up to much on Tuesday night.
 
After Texas' blue wave, what happens to Elon Musk and SpaceX? - ArsTechnica Wed, 04 Nov 2026 20:36:05 GMT
"Data centers in space looking pretty appealing right now."
 
GTA 6 Will Now Come To Stores Sooner, But It’s Not Playable Right Away - GameSpot - Google Wed, 04 Nov 2026 20:28:41 GMT
  1. GTA 6 Will Now Come To Stores Sooner, But It’s Not Playable Right Away GameSpot
  2. Grand Theft Auto VI Pre-Load Begins on November 10 Rockstar Games
  3. Grand Theft Auto VI pre-download begins November 10 PlayStation.Blog
  4. ‘GTA 6’ Pre-Load Date And Time Revealed, Huge File Size Confirmed Forbes
  5. GTA 6 Download Size & Preload Times Officially Revealed For Xbox Series X|S Pure Xbox
 
Pangram expands its AI detection tools to video and images - Engadget Wed, 04 Nov 2026 20:28:18 GMT
The company behind the widely used tool for AI text is moving into more kinds of AI slop.
 
Apple disables Siri AI waitlist in iOS 27, with one exception - 9to5Mac - Google Wed, 04 Nov 2026 20:28:00 GMT
  1. Apple disables Siri AI waitlist in iOS 27, with one exception 9to5Mac
  2. Apple’s Latest Siri Announcement Could Mean the End of Apps on Your iPhone Inc.com
  3. Everything new in iOS 27.3 beta 1 so far 9to5Mac
  4. Apple finally brings vertical tabs to Safari in surprise 27.3 feature drop Macworld
  5. Your iPhone Will Get the Duo’s StandBy Clock Upgrades, New Karaoke Mode PCMag UK
 
‘Blade Runner 2099’ Shows the ‘Silver Linings’ of a Replicant Takeover - Wired Wed, 04 Nov 2026 20:24:14 GMT
Showrunner Silka Luisa and star Hunter Schafer want their series, Blade Runner 2099, to show the benefits of a post-revolution world.
 
Arkane union accuses Microsoft of "sabotaging" Marvel's Blade with 19-month hiring freeze - GamesIndustry.biz - Google Wed, 04 Nov 2026 20:17:10 GMT
  1. Arkane union accuses Microsoft of "sabotaging" Marvel's Blade with 19-month hiring freeze GamesIndustry.biz
  2. Xbox’s Arkane Studios Attracts Multiple Bidders, Including Ubisoft Bloomberg.com
  3. Arkane And Its Blade Game May End Up At Ubisoft As Xbox Considers Offers Engadget
  4. Multiple Offers For “Marvel’s Blade” Developer Dark Horizons
  5. Arkane Studios might close without having ever seen failure STJV
 
Disneyland Is Training a Class of AI Robot Interns - CNET Wed, 04 Nov 2026 20:13:45 GMT
From Pixar robots to help you park your car to droids roaming Star Wars land, physical AI is popping up all over Disneyland.
 
Google Is Forcing AI Overviews in Classrooms. Schools Are Searching for a Way Out - Wired Wed, 04 Nov 2026 20:06:21 GMT
Google is tying up AI Overviews with traditional search, angering parents and educators who worry that easy, machine-generated answers are leaving kids less capable.
 
Xbox is testing two new controller options for Cloud Gaming - Engadget Wed, 04 Nov 2026 20:04:21 GMT
The Nano Controller is adopting a Google Stadia trick.
 
Motorola could be bringing back a familiar Android phone after five years - Android Central - Google Wed, 04 Nov 2026 19:58:27 GMT
  1. Motorola could be bringing back a familiar Android phone after five years Android Central
  2. Motorola Moto One leaks with Qi2, Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 and triple camera Notebookcheck
  3. Motorola One Design Revealed in WPC Listing, Geekbench Appearance Hints at Key Specs Gadgets 360
  4. The Moto One is coming back, complete with wireless charging Android Headlines
  5. Motorola is apparently working on a surprising product revival with some intriguing specs PhoneArena
 
Galaxy S27: New Upgrades Confirm Samsung’s Release Plans - Forbes - Google Wed, 04 Nov 2026 19:58:00 GMT
  1. Galaxy S27: New Upgrades Confirm Samsung’s Release Plans Forbes
  2. Exclusive: Samsung improves Privacy Display for Galaxy S27 Pro and S27 Ultra SamMobile
  3. I Held the Galaxy S27 Ultra Before Samsung Announced It, and One Change Stands Out Android Headlines
  4. Galaxy S27 series chipset details leak with a surprising entry for the Pro Notebookcheck
  5. Samsung Galaxy S27 Ultra's dummy unit surfaces - GSMArena.com news GSMArena.com
 
Next year’s iPhone Pro redesign gets new update from leaker - 9to5Mac - Google Wed, 04 Nov 2026 19:52:00 GMT
  1. Next year’s iPhone Pro redesign gets new update from leaker 9to5Mac
  2. iPhone 20 Pro: Everything we know about Apple’s rumored 2027 redesign The Apple Post
  3. Apple's 20th-Anniversary iPhone Pro Said to Keep Dynamic Island Cutout, Dashing All-Glass Hopes BigGo Finance
  4. iPhone 20 Pro Max Leak: Huge Battery Change Coming Esquire India
  5. This rumor about Apple's 'anniversary iPhone'? We tend to believe it. Mashable
 
Knives Are Out in the White House - Wired Wed, 04 Nov 2026 19:32:01 GMT
From top officials like Pete Hegseth to White House aides to right-wing pundits, the race is on to find someone besides Donald Trump to blame for the Republicans’ catastrophic losses.
 
Alligator-Shaped Xbox Will Be Snapped Up by One Gamer - CNET Wed, 04 Nov 2026 19:31:31 GMT
This iconic Florida critter appears to have swallowed an Xbox just a couple of weeks before the release of GTA 6.
 
Making a Wax Motor for Micrometer-Level Control - Hack a Day Wed, 04 Nov 2026 19:30:11 GMT
Although not very glamorous, wax motors are a fairly common type of linear actuator. They use the thermal response of waxes and the resulting volumetric expansion or reduction to create …read more
 
Mentees, colleagues, friends share remembrances of Susumu Tonegawa - MIT Wed, 04 Nov 2026 19:25:00 GMT
To remember the longtime professor, lab members, alumni, colleagues, and other well-wishers gathered with members of his family in MIT Building 46 and online.
 
Hugging Face’s CEO Says His P(Doom) Is ‘Close to Zero’ - Wired Wed, 04 Nov 2026 19:16:25 GMT
“Most of the risk is actually created by a couple of players building behind closed doors,” Clément Delangue said of the need for open source AI.
 
PS5 Dynamic Pricing Impacts New PS Store Black Friday Offers, Roughly $5 Variations in Prices - Push Square - Google Wed, 04 Nov 2026 19:13:30 GMT
  1. PS5 Dynamic Pricing Impacts New PS Store Black Friday Offers, Roughly $5 Variations in Prices Push Square
  2. PlayStation Store’s Black Friday Deals 2026 PlayStation.Blog
  3. Best early Black Friday PlayStation deals 2026: Up to 75% off PS5, PS4, and PS VR2 games Mashable
  4. PlayStation’s Massive Black Friday 2026 Sale Is Live Now And Filled With Big Deals On PS5 Games Kotaku
  5. Today’s Best Deals: Marvel’s Wolverine, Apple Watch Ultra 3, and MTG Reality Fracture Booster Box IGN
 
Ted Cruz aims to stack FCC with Republicans before Democrats take Senate control - ArsTechnica Wed, 04 Nov 2026 19:08:23 GMT
Cruz and Trump seem to have no plans to fill FCC's empty Democratic seat.
 
Cheap Android TV boxes came with malware, and Google says the manufacturer was behind it - TechSpot - Google Wed, 04 Nov 2026 19:06:00 GMT
  1. Cheap Android TV boxes came with malware, and Google says the manufacturer was behind it TechSpot
  2. Google and NPA disable Chinese company’s backdoor into internet-connected devices The Japan Times
  3. Google XCPE Botnet Takedown Disrupts 1.3 Million Compromised TV Boxes remio
 
Cheap Android TV boxes came with malware, and Google says the manufacturer was behind it - TechSpot Wed, 04 Nov 2026 19:06:00 GMT

The backdoor was discovered in the firmware of multiple Videostrong devices, such as the Mecool KTI, as well as several white-label Android TV boxes. Seattle-based cybersecurity and fraud intelligence research group Synthient, which worked with Google to analyze the malware, claims it identified at least 182 different device models that...

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Google’s Pixel 11 phones are up to 27 percent off - The Verge - Google Wed, 04 Nov 2026 19:00:00 GMT
  1. Google’s Pixel 11 phones are up to 27 percent off The Verge
  2. My Favorite Android Phones Are on Sale WIRED
  3. Pixel 11 Black Friday Deals: Google And Samsung Slash Prices Early Forbes
  4. The Pixel 11, 11 Pro, and Fold just hit an all-time low price weeks ahead of Black Friday 9to5Google
  5. You can once again grab the Google Pixel 10a with a solid discount PhoneArena
 
Xbox previews two new ways to control cloud games - The Verge - Google Wed, 04 Nov 2026 19:00:00 GMT
  1. Xbox previews two new ways to control cloud games The Verge
  2. Preview Two New Ways to Play with XBOX Cloud Gaming XBOX Wire
  3. Xbox’s smallest-ever controller is surprisingly comfortable The Verge
  4. Xbox Nano Controller Review: This Cute, Portable Controller Presses Most of the Right Buttons CNET
  5. Xbox Nano Controller launches for $49.99 with a hidden Wi-Fi cloud gaming feature TweakTown
 
Nintendo's main Switch cartridge supplier is leaving the ROM business - Engadget Wed, 04 Nov 2026 18:39:08 GMT
This is potentially terrible news for those who love physical media.
 
Google Pixel 11, 11 Pro, and 11 Pro XL Sale: Save Up to $350 - Wired Wed, 04 Nov 2026 18:27:19 GMT
Upgrade to the smartest Android smartphones. Google’s latest Pixel 11 phones are all on sale at their lowest prices to date, well ahead of Black Friday.
 
TeamGroup warns the memory shortage has not reached its peak yet - TechSpot Wed, 04 Nov 2026 18:22:00 GMT

TeamGroup recently shared financial results for its latest quarter. Beyond the soaring figures and shifting market trends, the report highlights the worrisome direction the entire chip industry is heading toward. As it turns out, the worst of the memory shortage is still to come.

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The Lawyer Holding Big Tech Accountable by ‘Beating the Tar Out of Them’ in Court - Wired Wed, 04 Nov 2026 18:21:26 GMT
Mark Lanier led the first social media addiction case to go to trial, winning a verdict against Meta and Google in March. It’s just the beginning.
 
Microsoft Teams Hack Report Shows Old-School Attacks Are Still a Thing - CNET Wed, 04 Nov 2026 18:19:59 GMT
By impersonating help desk personnel, hackers were able to infiltrate corporate systems.
 
Football Manager, Warhammer Survivors and More Land on Xbox Game Pass Soon - CNET Wed, 04 Nov 2026 18:08:32 GMT
Xbox Game Pass Essential subscribers get a few more games this month, too.
 
From Germanium to Diamond: the Many Shapes of Semiconductors - Hack a Day Wed, 04 Nov 2026 18:00:51 GMT
Germanium diode
It seems fair to say that semiconductor technology has been one of the most influential inventions in human history. Practically overnight it turned human technology from being large, cumbersome and …read more
 
People say they want small smartphones—the Enough Phone will put that to the test - ArsTechnica Wed, 04 Nov 2026 18:00:40 GMT
It won't win the specs race, but it will actually fit in your hand.
 
Small Phones Have Vanished. Enough Phone Wants to Bring Them Back - Wired Wed, 04 Nov 2026 18:00:00 GMT
As flagship smartphones balloon in size, the Enough Phone offers a 5.3-inch handset. Choose between stock Android or an anti-distraction operating system.
 
ChatGPT will now make you animated GIFs - The Verge - Google Wed, 04 Nov 2026 18:00:00 GMT
  1. ChatGPT will now make you animated GIFs The Verge
  2. OpenAI launches ChatGPT Images 2.6 with GIFs, reference images and faster API models RuntimeWire
  3. ChatGPT now lets you generate GIFs Mashable
  4. GPT-Image-2.6 vs Nano Banana 2.1: No Score to Compare OrcaRouter
  5. OpenAI Launches GPT-Image-2.6 Flare and Sunburst: Adds GIFs, SVG Export and 6-Second API Generation MarkTechPost
 
God of War Laufey is delayed until May 20 - Engadget Wed, 04 Nov 2026 17:50:47 GMT
Santa Monica Studio will use the extra time to push the game "to its fullest potential."
 
Redditor uses AI to get Switch games running natively on Apple TV - Engadget Wed, 04 Nov 2026 17:15:09 GMT
The TVPort project is another example of people using Claude Code to bring software to other platforms
 
Bluetooth is going to get a lot faster in 2027 - Engadget Wed, 04 Nov 2026 17:14:21 GMT
Bluetooth HDT's rollout will benefit a wide range of wireless devices and how they communicate.
 
God Of War Laufey Delayed To May - Game Informer - Google Wed, 04 Nov 2026 17:06:01 GMT
God Of War Laufey Delayed To May Game InformerSee more headlines & perspectives on Google News
 
Elon Musk spent nearly $500 million on the midterms and lost big-time - Engadget Wed, 04 Nov 2026 17:01:10 GMT
This was the Cybertruck of elections.
 
Nvidia Adds "GPU App Prioritisation" Feature for Some RTX GPU Owners - Digital Foundry - Google Wed, 04 Nov 2026 17:00:00 GMT
  1. Nvidia Adds "GPU App Prioritisation" Feature for Some RTX GPU Owners Digital Foundry
  2. NVIDIA accidentally exposes 'GPU App Prioritization' to GeForce RTX owners, a feature only announced for RTX Spark TweakTown
  3. NVIDIA App update version 11.0.9.585 introduces a feature for distributing video card resources between programs. GameGPU
  4. NVIDIA App Quietly Adds GPU Prioritization Controls, But The New Feature Isn’t Available To Everyone Wccftech
  5. NVIDIA App starts showing new GPU prioritization feature on GeForce RTX cards VideoCardz.com
 
SpaceX Starship Will Need To Re-Fuel 22 Times In Space To Make It To The Moon - Jalopnik - Google Wed, 04 Nov 2026 16:57:34 GMT
  1. SpaceX Starship Will Need To Re-Fuel 22 Times In Space To Make It To The Moon Jalopnik
  2. Do we know how many Starship launches SpaceX will need to get NASA astronauts to the moon? No. Will its refuelling plan be simple? Also no. Space
  3. How many refuelings does Starship need for the Moon? A NASA panel member says 22, Musk 6 to 8 Nacionale
  4. Starship Moon Launch [2026]: Is the 6-8 Claim True? shattered.io
  5. NASA Outlines Artemis IV Starship Refueling Architecture as Launch Estimates Vary SatNews Publishers
 
The Results Are In: Voters Hate Data Centers - Wired Wed, 04 Nov 2026 16:56:17 GMT
From high-profile Senate races to local rezoning initiatives, data centers and their supporters did miserably on the ballot in the 2026 midterms.
 
I tried Apple’s Siri Recaps. They’re surprisingly useful — and a little unsettling - TechCrunch - Google Wed, 04 Nov 2026 16:51:35 GMT
  1. I tried Apple’s Siri Recaps. They’re surprisingly useful — and a little unsettling TechCrunch
  2. Apple’s latest watchOS beta includes its new always-on Audio Intelligence features The Verge
  3. Apple Watch Always-Listening AI Features Roll Out to Select Users Gizmodo
  4. Apple Watch Automatically Identifies Songs Playing Around You MacRumors
  5. Apple blocks under-18s from Apple Watch features that listen to conversations PPC Land
 
‘You Don’t Put Your Head in the Sand for 4 Years’: Colossal CEO Ben Lamm on Working With Trump - Wired Wed, 04 Nov 2026 16:43:35 GMT
The company’s cofounder recently convinced the Trump administration to support an initiative to gather DNA samples from endangered species.
 
Amazon Deals of the Day: Forget the iPhone Duo, Samsung’s Galaxy Z Fold 8 Is $300 Off - CNET Wed, 04 Nov 2026 16:41:37 GMT
Plus, score more record-low prices on smart home tech like an indoor security cam and a robot vacuum.
 
Stuffing an Xbox inside an alligator is the most Florida way ever to promote GTA VI - TechSpot Wed, 04 Nov 2026 16:35:00 GMT

In an effort to create the most Florida thing ever, Microsoft commissioned creature animatronics specialists John Nolan Studio to build the Xbox Series X-Bite. Imagine an alligator swallowed an Xbox Series X whole, and you've got the idea.

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Using a Cheap DC Motor to Make a Go-Kart Go - Hack a Day Wed, 04 Nov 2026 16:30:32 GMT
Where Archimedes said that he could move the Earth given a large enough lever and a suitable fulcrum, [Current Concept] decided that he could give his own spin on this …read more
 
Voters Set $400 Million of Elon Musk’s Money on Fire - Wired Wed, 04 Nov 2026 16:06:12 GMT
Elon Musk almost single-handedly funded the Republican midterms push. But of every traceable dollar Musk put into races that have been decided, more than 99 cents went to a race he lost.
 
Binance says hackers who stole billions in crypto spent months planning heist - ArsTechnica Wed, 04 Nov 2026 16:06:03 GMT
Techniques included laptop infections, compromised internal tooling, and fake job interviews.
 
US export restrictions on China threaten SK Hynix's plans to build $45 billion worth of chip plants in New York - TechSpot Wed, 04 Nov 2026 15:54:00 GMT

Two people told Reuters that Solidigm, SK Hynix's US subsidiary, plans to spend about $45 billion on two NAND fabs in Marcy, New York. That figure could grow to about $100 billion over time. The company needs to increase output in Dalian and make more advanced NAND there to fund...

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What I learned driving the Slate electric truck prototype - ArsTechnica Wed, 04 Nov 2026 15:42:18 GMT
After 45 minutes behind the wheel, I am more optimistic about the $25,000 EV.
 
Remote Mouse turns your smartphone into a handy PC remote - TechSpot Wed, 04 Nov 2026 15:39:00 GMT
Remote Mouse turns your phone into a wireless mouse, keyboard, and trackpad for your PC or Mac. The latest update adds the ability to view running apps and currently playing media directly from your phone, but the new feature is currently exclusive to macOS.
 
New Research Tests Whether AI Models Know Their Own Thoughts - Quanta Magazine - Google Wed, 04 Nov 2026 15:36:19 GMT
New Research Tests Whether AI Models Know Their Own Thoughts Quanta Magazine
 
Election Deniers Aren’t Contesting Their Massive Losses - Wired Wed, 04 Nov 2026 15:30:18 GMT
For months, election deniers claimed without evidence that the vote would be rigged. Now they appear to be accepting crushing defeats.
 
Americans overwhelmingly voted against data centers in the midterms - Engadget Wed, 04 Nov 2026 15:28:52 GMT
Nowhere was the rebuke stronger than the now-blue Ohio.
 
‘Fortnite’ Clarifies The Odds Of Opening A Pirate Shop Token Chest - Forbes - Google Wed, 04 Nov 2026 15:23:30 GMT
  1. ‘Fortnite’ Clarifies The Odds Of Opening A Pirate Shop Token Chest Forbes
  2. Fortnite’s Plan To Survive GTA 6 Is Finally Revealed: Make Everything Free GameSpot
  3. Fortnite's Latest Reward Is So Good, It's Creating a Black Market Polygon.com
  4. How to Get a Fortnite Pirate Shop Token and Claim Free Shop Items VICE
  5. Fortnite's Ultra-Rare Pirate Shop Token Hunt Sparks Wave of Profiteering and EBay Listings IGN
 
The DEA banned a drug some opioid users called a miracle - ArsTechnica Wed, 04 Nov 2026 15:08:48 GMT
Researchers say the Schedule I ban could kill studies of a promising opioid treatment.
 
ASUS Debuts ROG XG Station 3 Dock With Thunderbolt 5 Interface, Supporting Up To 80 Gbps Of Bandwidth For Modern GPUs - Wccftech - Google Wed, 04 Nov 2026 15:08:13 GMT
  1. ASUS Debuts ROG XG Station 3 Dock With Thunderbolt 5 Interface, Supporting Up To 80 Gbps Of Bandwidth For Modern GPUs Wccftech
  2. ASUS Republic of Gamers Announces ROG XG Station 3 With Thunderbolt 5 TechPowerUp
  3. ASUS XG Core Radeon RX 9060 XT LP runs at just 1.6 GHz, nearly half the clock speed of desktop cards VideoCardz.com
  4. ROG XG Station 3: Can an eGPU Dock Run an RTX 5090? EJS Computers
  5. Asus crams a Radeon RX 9060 XT into a tiny box — then cuts its speed nearly in half Notebookcheck
 
Microsoft's AI PC roadmap shows where Ryzen AI 500 and Intel Nova Lake fit into Windows - TechSpot Wed, 04 Nov 2026 14:46:00 GMT

Known leaker HXL posted the slide on X on Tuesday. Titled "Windows is the home for hybrid intelligence," it lines PCs up along a memory scale that runs from 8GB to beyond 128GB. Chip names only appear underneath, almost like footnotes.

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GTA 6 Has Sold Almost 8 Million Copies So Far, And PS5 Is Dominating The Split (Of Course) - GameSpot - Google Wed, 04 Nov 2026 14:18:31 GMT
  1. GTA 6 Has Sold Almost 8 Million Copies So Far, And PS5 Is Dominating The Split (Of Course) GameSpot
  2. $750 Million In ‘GTA 6’ Pre-Sales Will Soon Pass GTA 5’s Entire Launch Forbes
  3. GTA 6 Sales Already Total Almost 8 Million According to Unofficial Data, as Xbox Launches Xbox Series X-Bite Sweepstakes Promotion Xbox Achievements
  4. GTA 6 Sells Nearly 8 Million Copies Before It Even Launches, Report Says Polygon.com
  5. GTA 6 is on track to beat Cyberpunk 2077's pre-order record without a PC version TweakTown
 
‘Musk’ Director Alex Gibney Wants to Know if Democrats Can Now Hold Elon Musk Accountable - Wired Wed, 04 Nov 2026 14:15:21 GMT
Spending hundreds of millions of dollars means nothing to Elon Musk, director Alex Gibney says.
 
Pokémon Pokopia Expansion Pass—Part 2: Dazzling Decorations Available December 9 - Pokemon.com - Google Wed, 04 Nov 2026 14:05:37 GMT
  1. Pokémon Pokopia Expansion Pass—Part 2: Dazzling Decorations Available December 9 Pokemon.com
  2. 'Pokémon Pokopia’s Next Big DLC Officially Gets Release Date Polygon.com
  3. Pokémon Pokopia's Second DLC Wave Launches Next Month Nintendo Life
  4. Pokémon Pokopia Expansion Pass Part 2: Dazzling Decorations Arrives Next Month With New Accessories And More Game Informer
  5. Pokemon Pokopia Apples To Applin Event Announced NintendoSoup
 
Microsoft is giving away 25 Xbox games worth over $500 with new Windows PCs and handhelds - TechSpot Wed, 04 Nov 2026 13:59:00 GMT

Microsoft is delivering the X25 bundle through the Microsoft Store app on Windows 11, not through codes or retailer redemptions. The bundle will appear on eligible machines no later than the end of November, and owners can claim all 25 games from there. The promotion runs through December and is...

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UK Officials Said AI Would Add £400 Billion to the Economy. That Figure Mainly Came From Google - Wired Wed, 04 Nov 2026 13:49:51 GMT
The AI minister now concedes the estimated figure is less than a third of that. Researchers blame the country’s slow rate of adoption.
 
‘I’m 100 Percent at War With Trump’: MAGA Revolts After Midterms Wipeout - Wired Wed, 04 Nov 2026 13:48:28 GMT
While some of Donald Trump’s closest allies have remained silent, much of MAGA is blaming him for historic losses.
 
Apple May Phase Out Non-Touch High-End MacBook Pros - MacRumors - Google Wed, 04 Nov 2026 13:35:27 GMT
  1. Apple May Phase Out Non-Touch High-End MacBook Pros MacRumors
  2. I tried Apple’s first touchscreen MacBook KTLA
  3. Apple's first touchscreen MacBook comes at a price Fox News
  4. The MacBook Pro’s OLED display is nuts Macworld
  5. Apple Missed a Chance to Be Revolutionary With Touch-Screen Mac Bloomberg.com
 
‘World of Warcraft: Forever’ launches today. Here’s what you need to know. - The Boston Globe - Google Wed, 04 Nov 2026 13:27:00 GMT
  1. ‘World of Warcraft: Forever’ launches today. Here’s what you need to know. The Boston Globe
  2. World of Warcraft: Forever Now Live! Blizzard News
  3. Begin Again in Azeroth: World of Warcraft: Forever Is Here Twitch Blog
  4. World of Warcraft: Forever Review So Far - Beta Impressions IGN
  5. 5 WoW Forever starter tips for every type of player Polygon.com
 
Apple says it won't merge macOS and iPadOS, despite years of making them increasingly similar - TechSpot Wed, 04 Nov 2026 13:23:00 GMT

Apple CEO John Ternus recently stated that the company still has no plans to combine iPadOS and macOS into a single operating system. The operating systems have grown increasingly similar in recent years, but keeping them separate likely helps fatten the company's profits.

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So You Bought an iPhone 18 Pro. Do You Still Need a Real Camera?  - CNET Wed, 04 Nov 2026 13:00:00 GMT
Apple’s phone takes beautiful photos, but is it as good as using a Fujifilm X-M5?
 
Apple Wins Big in CNET’s People’s Picks Awards for Its MacBooks - CNET Wed, 04 Nov 2026 13:00:00 GMT
Two popular non-Apple brands still won awards for their affordability.
 
Six humanoid robots worked a 24-hour shift at a convenience store, but two weren't good enough to keep their jobs - TechSpot Wed, 04 Nov 2026 12:47:00 GMT

Agibot's G2 robots took over duties at an operating convenience store in Shanghai's Xuhui district between November 2 and 3. The company called the broadcast "Robots Never Clock Out," which perfectly captures why managers are introducing these robots.

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Zelda Switch 2 restock today: midnight launches may trigger online stock drops - The Shortcut | Matt Swider - Google Wed, 04 Nov 2026 12:40:46 GMT
  1. Zelda Switch 2 restock today: midnight launches may trigger online stock drops The Shortcut | Matt Swider
  2. Nintendo Restocks Zelda 40th Anniversary Switch 2 Console IMDb
  3. Zelda gamers secure over $500 in free credit ahead of Ocarina of Time launch GAMINGbible
  4. Zelda Switch 2 restock retailers: Where to buy the 40th anniversary console Mashable
  5. I'm tracking all the latest Nintendo Switch 2 - Zelda 40th Anniversary Edition restocks live — latest updates on where to buy the limited-edition console this week TechRadar
 
Call of Duty: Warzone Season 1 Brings Hajin, Zodiac and a Full Level Reset - The Loadout - Google Wed, 04 Nov 2026 12:10:57 GMT
  1. Call of Duty: Warzone Season 1 Brings Hajin, Zodiac and a Full Level Reset The Loadout
  2. Call of Duty: Warzone Season 1: Everything You Need to Know Call of Duty® | Best-Selling Video Game Franchise
  3. Here's what's new for Warzone when it integrates with Modern Warfare 4 Windows Central
  4. ‘Call of Duty: Warzone’ Trailer Features Haegeum by Agust D The Source Magazine
  5. CoD MW4 Rally Point Guide: How to Play, PvE Features, Rewards & Season 1 Details MMOEXP
 
AMD posts record $13.4 billion revenue as AI boom fuels growth, but gaming sales are down 40% - TechSpot Wed, 04 Nov 2026 12:03:00 GMT

The data center segment, which includes both product lines, produced $8.5 billion of the total, or about 63% of net revenue. AMD expects to set another record next quarter with about $17 billion in revenue.

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Nintendo Joins The Accessible Games Initiative, Adopting A Bunch Of New eShop Game Tags - Nintendo Life - Google Wed, 04 Nov 2026 11:45:00 GMT
  1. Nintendo Joins The Accessible Games Initiative, Adopting A Bunch Of New eShop Game Tags Nintendo Life
  2. New accessibility tags come to YouTube Playables YouTube Official Blog
  3. How the Accessible Games Initiative is helping gamers find the right games GamesIndustry.biz
  4. Six Companies, Including Nintendo, EA, and Riot, Display Common Accessibility Tags in US Inven Global
  5. Accessible Games Initiative: 24 Tags, 6 Companies [2026] https://tech-insider.org/
 
I Tried Amazon’s New Kindles. Buy This Accessory Instead (2026) - Wired Wed, 04 Nov 2026 11:36:00 GMT
If you already have a compatible e-reader, the $35 Kindle Click could be all the upgrade you need.
 
Microsoft says Windows is now 20% more responsive and 40% faster at multitasking on 8GB PCs - TechSpot Wed, 04 Nov 2026 11:15:00 GMT

Microsoft has spent much of 2026 vowing to improve Windows 11. With the AI-driven memory crisis continuing to make RAM prices akin to that of gold, part of the upgrades has been to make the OS run better on 8GB machines.

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Apple Music's upcoming feature will let you record yourself doing karaoke - Engadget Wed, 04 Nov 2026 11:02:04 GMT
Apple Music will launch 'Selfie Sing' with iOS 27.3.
 
The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time never gets old - The Verge - Google Wed, 04 Nov 2026 11:00:00 GMT
  1. The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time never gets old The Verge
  2. Why Nintendo is betting on a nearly 30-year-old game remake to win the holiday CNN
  3. The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time review – a dream come true The Guardian
  4. Nintendo’s designers strove for ‘elegance’ when remaking Ocarina of Time The Verge
  5. Zelda Ocarina Remake Producers Talk Changing And Maintaining The Game, Easter Eggs, The Bombchu Bowling Alley Operator, And More Game Informer
 
The Switch 2 Zelda: Ocarina of Time Is a Brilliant Remake - CNET Wed, 04 Nov 2026 11:00:00 GMT
It’s back, completely refreshed, and an absolute joy to experience again.
 
Best Wireless Earbuds I’d Buy Right Now (2026): Apple, Beats, Bose, and More - Wired Wed, 04 Nov 2026 11:00:00 GMT
I tested over a hundred options—my top picks from Apple, Bose, and Beats stood out from the rest.
 
The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time review: A masterpiece reborn - Engadget Wed, 04 Nov 2026 11:00:00 GMT
The magic of the original is fully intact while looking and playing better than ever.
 
Steam says it’s ‘running behind’ when reviewing pre-release games because of how many re-reviews it has to do - Video Games Chronicle - Google Wed, 04 Nov 2026 10:50:08 GMT
  1. Steam says it’s ‘running behind’ when reviewing pre-release games because of how many re-reviews it has to do Video Games Chronicle
  2. Steam :: Steamworks Development :: Updates to the Pre-Release Review Process Steam Community
  3. Indie games are missing launch dates because Steam is backed up The Verge
  4. Valve Just Changed Its Steam Release Rules Amid A Flood Of AI Games Engadget
  5. Steam Wants Devs to Play Their Games For At Least 5 Minutes First TechPowerUp
 
New Jersey’s New Ebike Law Is Causing Chaos - Wired Wed, 04 Nov 2026 10:45:00 GMT
Since early 2026, the law has required electric bike owners to get licenses—and in some cases, insurance—to ride. It has left many stranded and confused.
 
What’s the Difference Between an Ebike and an E-Moto? - Wired Wed, 04 Nov 2026 10:45:00 GMT
Riders and lawmakers often don’t know the difference, and retailers sometimes muddy the waters on purpose. Here’s how to buy the micromobility vehicle you actually want.
 
The Elder Scrolls 6: Sentinel Teaser's In-Universe Quote Sparks Timeline Speculation - IGN - Google Wed, 04 Nov 2026 10:35:31 GMT
  1. The Elder Scrolls 6: Sentinel Teaser's In-Universe Quote Sparks Timeline Speculation IGN
  2. ‘Elder Scrolls 6: Sentinel’ Reveals Its Location—But Not Release Year Forbes
  3. Celebrating 40 Years of Bethesda Game Studios XBOX Wire
  4. 'I'm Telling You This Because It's True' - Reporter On Xbox's Release Window For The Elder Scrolls 6 Pure Xbox
  5. The Elder Scrolls VI Has An Official Subtitle And It's 'Sentinel' Game Informer
 
The Art and History of the Video Game Parry - TechSpot Wed, 04 Nov 2026 10:10:00 GMT
From early fencing games and arcade fighters to Bloodborne, Sekiro, and Clair Obscur, the parry has turned a moment of defense into one of gaming's most satisfying attacks.
 
Dragon's Dogma 2 gets a timed collaboration with beloved anime and manga series Delicious in Dungeon, and it's out right now on PC, PlayStation and Xbox (but Switch players will have to wait) - Eurogamer.net - Google Wed, 04 Nov 2026 10:03:46 GMT
  1. Dragon's Dogma 2 gets a timed collaboration with beloved anime and manga series Delicious in Dungeon, and it's out right now on PC, PlayStation and Xbox (but Switch players will have to wait) Eurogamer.net
  2. Dragon's Dogma 2: Dark Arisen Announces Delicious in Dungeon Collaboration Crunchyroll
  3. Capcom officially reveals Dragon's Dogma 2's collaboration that's a match made in heaven Polygon.com
  4. Dragon's Dogma 2 Is Getting Anime Crossover Updates Now, So Start Praying for Berserk Push Square
  5. DD2 Dark Arisen: All Delicious in Dungeon collab items and bonuses Video Games Chronicle
 
Chernobyl’s Dogs May Be Evolving, but Scientists Don’t Know Why - Wired Wed, 04 Nov 2026 10:00:00 GMT
A new study found evidence of natural selection in the dogs of Chernobyl, but it’s still unclear what drove these genetic differences and what evolutionary advantages they may provide.
 
Binance attackers used fake job interviews to pull off $6.3 billion crypto heist - Engadget Wed, 04 Nov 2026 08:50:36 GMT
Binance has revealed more details about the cyber attack that resulted in the loss of $6.34 billion in digital assets.
 
Valve just changed its Steam release rules amid a flood of AI games - Engadget Wed, 04 Nov 2026 08:28:09 GMT
Valve is updating its game release rules to try to unclog a backlog of approvals due to a recent flood of new game titles, many created with AI.
 
Shooting Video With Honor’s New Magic 9 Pro Max Lets You Feel Like a Movie Director - CNET Wed, 04 Nov 2026 08:00:00 GMT
Phone-maker Honor partners with the iconic cinema camera maker ARRI to enhance the look and color of videos recorded on its Magic 9 Pro Max.
 
Shark Promo Codes for November 2026 - Wired Wed, 04 Nov 2026 06:00:00 GMT
Shark makes some seriously powerful vacuums, from handheld vacs to steam mops. Don’t miss $100 off, 10% off, and more limited-time coupons from WIRED.
 
50% Off DoorDash Promo Code | November 2026 - Wired Wed, 04 Nov 2026 06:00:00 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.
 
SteelSeries Coupon Codes: 15% Off in November 2026 - Wired Wed, 04 Nov 2026 06:00:00 GMT
Unlock exclusive discounts on SteelSeries' award-winning gaming headsets, keyboards, and accessories.
 
Motley Fool Promo Code: $200 Off on Stock Advisor November 2026 - Wired Wed, 04 Nov 2026 06:00:00 GMT
Scale your portfolio for less with these verified The Motley Fool membership discounts, stock advisor promo codes, and Epic Bundle deals.
 
25% Off Adidas Promo Code | November 2026 - Wired Wed, 04 Nov 2026 06:00:00 GMT
Save 15% or 30% with Adidas promo codes, plus explore Adidas deals for 40% off trendy sneakers.
 
LegalZoom Promo Code: Exclusive 10% Off LLC Formations - Wired Wed, 04 Nov 2026 06:00:00 GMT
Save on top services at LegalZoom, like LLC registration, incorporation, estate plans, and more with coupons and deals from WIRED.
 
Columbia Promo Codes: 15% Off | November 2026 - Wired Wed, 04 Nov 2026 06:00:00 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.
 
Alo Discount Code: 20% Off November 2026 - Wired Wed, 04 Nov 2026 06:00:00 GMT
Refresh your workout wardrobe. Save on buttery-soft leggings, chic streetwear, and activewear essentials with verified Alo Yoga discount codes, free shipping, and loyalty program perks.
 
Whoop Promo Codes: 20% Off This November 2026 - Wired Wed, 04 Nov 2026 06:00:00 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.
 
Hostinger Promo Code: 79% Off for November 2026 - Wired Wed, 04 Nov 2026 06:00:00 GMT
Discover exclusive Hostinger promo codes, discounts, and deals on web hosting, cloud plans, and domain registration. Save big on your next Hostinger purchase today.
 
Hulu Promo Codes & Discounts: 20% Off in November 2026 - Wired Wed, 04 Nov 2026 06:00:00 GMT
Students can get a Hulu plan for $1.99 per month. Get more details on this and other great deals below.
 
Hoka Coupon Codes: 30% Off in November 2026 - Wired Wed, 04 Nov 2026 06:00:00 GMT
Unlock free expedited shipping or 10% off with today’s Hoka discount codes, plus save up to 30% with the best discounts for November 2026.
 
T-Mobile’s Holiday Deals Are Here: iPhone 18 Pro on Us, Four Lines for $25, and More - TmoNews - Google Wed, 04 Nov 2026 05:14:13 GMT
  1. T-Mobile’s Holiday Deals Are Here: iPhone 18 Pro on Us, Four Lines for $25, and More TmoNews
  2. Before You Sign Up for a Carrier Deal on the iPhone Duo, Know What You’re Getting Into WIRED
  3. T-Mobile is giving away the Apple iPhone 18 Pro for free — how to qualify Mashable
  4. 2026 holiday iPhone 18 Pro deals: Simplicity Plan & loyalty perks Verizon
  5. Apple's premium £1,199 iPhone 18 'that's hard to fault' drops to £61 Belfast Live
 
MIT-led team receives funding to develop a wearable monitor for early disease detection - MIT Wed, 04 Nov 2026 05:00:00 GMT
Awarded up to $38 million from ARPA-H, the team aims to create a low-power, noninvasive sensor patch that measures heart failure and sepsis biomarkers in real-time.
 
Dream, build, destroy, repeat - MIT Wed, 04 Nov 2026 05:00:00 GMT
Members of the student-run MIT Combat Robotics Club learn through destruction.
 
Democrats Sweep Republicans in Nearly Every Race That Matters - Wired Wed, 04 Nov 2026 04:42:46 GMT
With massive upsets in deep red states and stunning wins in Texas, Democrats have redrawn the political map—and decisively taken the House and Senate.
 
Xbox Debuts the Series X-BITE: A Working Console Swallowed by an Alligator - Hypebeast - Google Wed, 04 Nov 2026 03:50:26 GMT
  1. Xbox Debuts the Series X-BITE: A Working Console Swallowed by an Alligator Hypebeast
  2. An Alligator Swallowed an XBOX Series X – You Can Win It XBOX Wire
  3. Xbox Baits GTA 6 Fans With A Series X Stuffed Inside A 5-Foot Alligator HotHardware
  4. Alligator-Shaped Xbox Will Be Snapped Up by One Gamer CNET
  5. Yes, that’s a working Xbox Series X inside an alligator, and Microsoft is giving it away Windows Central
 
Bloodborne reportedly sold more than 250,000 copies in 2026, 11 years after launch and with no patch since 2015 - TechSpot Wed, 04 Nov 2026 01:13:00 GMT

Alinea Analytics recently estimated that Bloodborne has sold more than 250,000 copies so far in 2026 alone. The figure is impressive considering the action RPG launched in 2015 exclusively for the PS4 and has never been updated for newer hardware or re-released, despite popular demand.

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iPad mini OLED vs. iPad mini: What's new? - Engadget Wed, 04 Nov 2026 01:00:00 GMT
Apple's newest iPad mini is a significant upgrade over its predecessor, with hardware updates that extend far beyond the fancy new OLED display.
 
Samsung's sleep apnea upgrade is rolling out to Galaxy Watch 9 and Galaxy Ring - Android Police - Google Wed, 04 Nov 2026 00:31:00 GMT
  1. Samsung's sleep apnea upgrade is rolling out to Galaxy Watch 9 and Galaxy Ring Android Police
  2. Upgraded Sleep Apnea Feature Now Available on Galaxy Ring Following Regulatory Approvals From US FDA and Korea MFDS samsung.com
  3. Samsung's Galaxy Ring Gets FDA Approval For Advanced Sleep Apnea Detection Engadget
  4. Samsung adds better sleep tracking to Galaxy Watches – here’s what to expect ZDNET
  5. Galaxy Ring can now screen for sleep apnea on its own The Gadgeteer
 
Google Is Forcing Schools to Choose Between Its Search Engine and AI - CNET Wed, 04 Nov 2026 00:30:16 GMT
Experts weigh in on the promises and pitfalls of Google’s new policy, which leaves schools unable to use Search unless they opt into its AI tools.
 
Your phone's apps could have more permissions than they need – here's how to check - Engadget Wed, 04 Nov 2026 00:30:00 GMT
Most smartphone apps need permissions to function properly, but some may have more access than they should. Thankfully, it's pretty easy to check.
 
AI Data Centers Have a PR Problem. OpenAI Is Proposing a Rebrand - CNET Wed, 04 Nov 2026 00:22:46 GMT
As part of the company’s post-midterms marketing campaign, data centers could be called “AI compute campuses.”
 
Roku Retires Aquatic Life Screensaver to Reel Viewers Into Roku City - CNET Wed, 04 Nov 2026 00:05:51 GMT
Fans of the Roku aquarium will need to find a new way to just keep swimming.
 
Your desktop's front USB ports may be slowing down every device you plug into them - Engadget Wed, 04 Nov 2026 00:00:00 GMT
The front USB ports of your computer are useful, but they often can't compete with the rear ports.
 
Arkane and its Blade game may end up at Ubisoft as Xbox considers offers - Engadget Tue, 03 Nov 2026 23:32:37 GMT
"At least two" other companies have also pitched themselves as the studio's possible new owners.
 
What made Nothing's CMF Phone 2 Pro so much cheaper than others? - Engadget Tue, 03 Nov 2026 23:30:00 GMT
Nothing sister brand CMF made a lot of clever choices to keep the Phone 2 Pro cheap.
 
The Opening Hour of 007 First Light Is Now Free to Play for Select PlayStation Plus Subscribers - IGN - Google Tue, 03 Nov 2026 23:24:10 GMT
  1. The Opening Hour of 007 First Light Is Now Free to Play for Select PlayStation Plus Subscribers IGN
  2. PS Plus Makes James Bond’s New Game Free for Just One Hour Polygon.com
  3. PS Plus Premium Members Get Bonus Freebie for November 2026 PlayStation LifeStyle
  4. Try One of 2026's Best PS5 Games on PS Plus Premium Now Push Square
  5. 007 First Light Free Download Officially Available Now For Millions OpenCritic
 
Apple Is Putting an Age Limit on Falling in Love With AI - CNET Tue, 03 Nov 2026 23:12:03 GMT
Dating and AI companion apps have new age gate restrictions, while apps that share your location will have to disclose it.
 
Google says schools that ban AI will also lose search - TechSpot Tue, 03 Nov 2026 23:05:00 GMT

According to Chris Phillips, Google's vice president and general manager for education, K-12 schools will soon have to fully embrace the company's AI services or lose student access to its web search engine.

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NVIDIA's controversial DLSS 5 is coming to RTX Remix to 'enhance' older games - Engadget Tue, 03 Nov 2026 23:00:21 GMT
The NVIDIA modding platform lets you remaster classic games with modern graphics, and now DLSS 5 is included.
 
Here's how to adjust Apple AirPods for small ears - Engadget Tue, 03 Nov 2026 23:00:00 GMT
Those with small ears may require some extra finessing when adjusting their Apple AirPods to get the perfect fit, and there are a few ways you can ensure that.
 
The Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5x Is Only $900 Right Now - Wired Tue, 03 Nov 2026 22:44:01 GMT
Laptop prices keep going up, but this discount on the Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5x is one of the best deals I’ve seen in months.
 
California fights "preposterous" Trump admin demand to scrap state broadband laws - ArsTechnica Tue, 03 Nov 2026 22:39:37 GMT
State tries to obtain broadband funds despite rejecting Trump admin condition.
 
Expedia, Hotels.com and Vrbo Bring More AI to the Travel Booking Experience - CNET Tue, 03 Nov 2026 22:25:55 GMT
Some of the biggest names in travel are turning to “practical AI” to simplify trip booking and planning.
 
3 Questions: Building more resilient minerals supply chains - MIT Tue, 03 Nov 2026 21:50:00 GMT
Elsa Olivetti, co-director of the MIT Minerals Stewardship Consortium, discusses how research and collaborations can strengthen mineral supply chains.
 
$1,200 Off the iPhone Duo? Here’s How Carrier Deals Actually Work - Wired Tue, 03 Nov 2026 21:25:25 GMT
T-Mobile, AT&T, and Verizon are offering incentives of up to $1,200 off the iPhone Duo, but you will need to commit to a 36-month plan, which can be expensive.
 
Featured video: Changing the conversation about endometriosis - MIT Tue, 03 Nov 2026 21:00:00 GMT
Documentary shines a powerful light on a painful disease that affects 265 million women, highlights efforts at MIT’s Center for Gynepathology Research to study the disease and find treatments.
 
Ukraine’s drone strikes spur hasty Russian plans for underground data centers - ArsTechnica Tue, 03 Nov 2026 20:39:55 GMT
Russia tries to fix exposed digital infrastructure as data center war backfires.
 
Best Early Black Friday Mac Deals: Save Hundreds on MacBook Air, Mac Mini, and More - MacRumors - Google Tue, 03 Nov 2026 19:40:00 GMT
  1. Best Early Black Friday Mac Deals: Save Hundreds on MacBook Air, Mac Mini, and More MacRumors
  2. Black Friday 2026: Early tech deals from Apple, Amazon, Bose and more — plus what we know so far about the sale Yahoo Tech
  3. Everything you need to know about Black Friday 2026, according to our deals expert | CNN Underscored CNN
  4. Should You Buy AirPods Now or Wait for Black Friday? Here’s My Expert Take Cosmopolitan
  5. AirPods Pro 3 Are Cheaper on Amazon Than at Apple, With a Bigger Discount and 3 Months of Free Apple Perks Gizmodo
 
Building connections across the research infrastructure - MIT Tue, 03 Nov 2026 19:30:00 GMT
MIT.nano and the Northeast Microelectronics Coalition gathered facility leaders and technology professionals from across the nation to explore ways to make shared-access facilities more connected.
 
Anthropic tells Claude Code to stop recreating existing video games - TechSpot Tue, 03 Nov 2026 18:39:00 GMT

Claude might soon stop being one of the best AI tools for decompiling and recompiling existing games. According to Anthropic programmer Addy Osmani, the model behind the company's vibe-coding service will now avoid user prompts that request recreations of someone else's video games.

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NYT demands Brave shut down its paywall blocker and end deals with AI firms - ArsTechnica Tue, 03 Nov 2026 18:30:27 GMT
Lawsuit calls Brave "supplier, dealer, and distributor" of stolen news content.
 
Buttons are back and storage is king when it comes to car interiors - ArsTechnica Tue, 03 Nov 2026 18:19:31 GMT
We talk with Nissan designer Hiren Patel about how vehicle interior designs are changing.
 
Coming to XBOX Game Pass: Escape Academy 2: Back 2 School, Thronefall, Warhammer Survivors, and More - XBOX Wire - Google Tue, 03 Nov 2026 18:02:17 GMT
  1. Coming to XBOX Game Pass: Escape Academy 2: Back 2 School, Thronefall, Warhammer Survivors, and More XBOX Wire
  2. Nine Xbox Games Are Releasing Today, Including A New Roguelite FPS On Xbox Game Pass (November 4) Pure Xbox
  3. Xbox Game Pass November lineup adds a must-play Warhammer game Polygon.com
  4. GoldenEye 007 Is, Surprisingly, Among 14 Titles Being Removed from Xbox Game Pass Time Extension
  5. Game Pass November 2026 Wave 1 Games Revealed Kotaku
 
Fan Who Went Viral Wishing To Stay Alive Long Enough To Play GTA 6 Has Passed Away - Kotaku - Google Tue, 03 Nov 2026 18:01:53 GMT
  1. Fan Who Went Viral Wishing To Stay Alive Long Enough To Play GTA 6 Has Passed Away Kotaku
  2. Influencer ‘Void Only,’ 25, Dies from Infection After Viral Campaign to Raise Money for His Lung Transplant Yahoo
  3. GTA 6 Fan Succumbs to Health Issues Just Weeks Before Game's Launch IGN
  4. Jerry Fort waited 13 years for GTA VI, died 3 weeks before launch. Gaming world is mourning ThePrint
  5. Man Who Hoped To Live Long Enough To Play GTA 6 Dies 3 Weeks Before Launch NDTV
 
Google will let schools skip AI tools, but they have to give up search, too - ArsTechnica Tue, 03 Nov 2026 17:54:43 GMT
Google will offer schools AI tools that purportedly don't give away the answers.
 
Vizio smart TVs are ignoring tracking opt-outs, continue to send data even when sitting idle - TechSpot Tue, 03 Nov 2026 17:36:00 GMT

For the study, researchers at Northeastern University tested 12 smart TVs from 10 manufacturers. Together, those sets run the eight operating systems behind roughly 95% of US smart TVs. Every viewing scenario – antenna, HDMI, streaming apps and more – ran 30 times with automatic content recognition (ACR) turned on....

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Another child dies of measles as CDC reportedly holds up health alert - ArsTechnica Tue, 03 Nov 2026 17:21:29 GMT
NY governor pointed to Kennedy's long-standing anti-vaccine work as spurring outbreaks.
 
Google dismantles botnet secretly running on 1.3 million Android TV boxes - ArsTechnica Tue, 03 Nov 2026 17:08:21 GMT
Google has cut ties with the company behind the botnet campaign.
 
This space company is betting its future on a propellant available everywhere - ArsTechnica Tue, 03 Nov 2026 16:50:32 GMT
Is that water in your spacecraft, or are you just happy to see the delta-V?
 
Borderlands is now a 100 million-copy franchise, and Gearbox isn't done yet - TechSpot Tue, 03 Nov 2026 16:50:00 GMT

Gearbox launched Borderlands 4 on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, and Windows PCs on September 12, 2025. Like others in the series, it is playable solo or with up to three others. Gamers have enjoyed a solid first year of post-launch add-on content including two story packs, five bounty packs,...

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iPhone 18 will have two upgrades inspired by ‘Pro’ models, per leak - 9to5Mac - Google Tue, 03 Nov 2026 16:46:00 GMT
  1. iPhone 18 will have two upgrades inspired by ‘Pro’ models, per leak 9to5Mac
  2. iPhone 18 Leak: Price To Edge Up And Battery To Get The Pro Treatment Esquire India
 
TheBurntPeanut and Dead by Daylight Developer Respond to Recent Gifting Controversy As Freebies Get Taken Away - IGN - Google Tue, 03 Nov 2026 16:44:57 GMT
  1. TheBurntPeanut and Dead by Daylight Developer Respond to Recent Gifting Controversy As Freebies Get Taken Away IGN
  2. ‘Dead By Daylight’ Strips TheBurntPeanut’s Content, Apologizes To No Avail Forbes
  3. Behaviour Interactive Doubles Down on Dead by Daylight ‘Peanut’ Situation Insider Gaming
  4. Dead by Daylight apologises to fans after gifting DLC to TheBurntPeanut and has since 'removed the content that was granted' Yahoo Tech
  5. Asmongold blasts Dead by Daylight over TheBurntPeanut backlash, calls developer’s response ‘pathetic capitulation’ The Times of India
 
What does "Wi-Fi" stand for? - TechSpot Tue, 03 Nov 2026 16:28:00 GMT
What do the letters in "Wi-Fi" stand for? Don't Google it.
 
Dating in Silicon Valley now involves spreadsheets, AI analysis, and $5,000-a-month relationship coaches - TechSpot Tue, 03 Nov 2026 15:44:00 GMT

The industry's boom has drawn a wave of young, ambitious founders and engineers to San Francisco. Many say they date less because they work more, and when they do date, they treat it as a high-stakes decision. A first coffee can start to feel like a final-round interview.

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Pope Leo XIV urges governments to ban lethal AI weapons, says tech must be used for common good - TechSpot Tue, 03 Nov 2026 15:05:00 GMT

The pope also made the Catholic Church's position clear on the debate over whether AI systems should be granted rights or legal personhood, saying the Vatican sees machines as tools, not sentient beings with a claim to legal rights of their own. AI is developed by human beings, he added,...

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Pokémon GO quietly removes a feature players have been using for years - GAMINGbible - Google Tue, 03 Nov 2026 15:00:00 GMT
  1. Pokémon GO quietly removes a feature players have been using for years GAMINGbible
  2. The Explorer Gadget evolves! Pokémon GO
 
Board makers are running out of GeForce RTX 50 GPUs, so distributors are pushing old RTX 3060s instead - TechSpot Tue, 03 Nov 2026 14:18:00 GMT

Chinese supply chain outlet ChannelGate first reported the shift. According to the outlet, some manufacturers have already run out of RTX 50 stock. The ones that haven't are reportedly shipping what's left in small batches at higher prices.

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Xbox's New 25 Years Bundle Retails For $569.99, And Here's The Full List Of Games - Pure Xbox - Google Tue, 03 Nov 2026 14:05:00 GMT
  1. Xbox's New 25 Years Bundle Retails For $569.99, And Here's The Full List Of Games Pure Xbox
  2. Buying a gaming handheld for the holidays? Microsoft will throw in 25 Xbox games worth over $500 Windows Central
  3. 25 Years Of Xbox Bundle Includes All These Games For $570 GameSpot
  4. List of 25 Games Included in Xbox's 25th Anniversary Gaming Bundle Windows Report
  5. Best Microsoft deal: Free 25 Years of Xbox bundle with Windows 11 PC purchase Mashable
 
New iPad mini hands-on: Refreshed design, OLED display, more - 9to5Mac - Google Tue, 03 Nov 2026 14:00:00 GMT
  1. New iPad mini hands-on: Refreshed design, OLED display, more 9to5Mac
  2. Apple iPad mini A20 Pro review: the best small tablet but with a big price The Guardian
  3. iPad Mini OLED Vs. iPad Mini: What's New? Engadget
  4. Apple Reveals New iPad Mini's Battery Capacity MacRumors
  5. iPad Mini review: A pricey delight Fast Company
 
Squarespace cuts 19% of jobs, CEO admits the technology behind its business has changed enormously - TechSpot Tue, 03 Nov 2026 13:39:00 GMT

Squarespace founder Anthony Casalena said in a memo announcing the cuts that the company needed smaller teams, more player-coaches, and a simplified organizational structure. About 300 workers will be let go, with the product and engineering teams most affected.

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22 Things That Were Considered “The Future” 10 Years Ago That You Barely Hear A Peep About Today - BuzzFeed - Google Tue, 03 Nov 2026 13:16:02 GMT
22 Things That Were Considered “The Future” 10 Years Ago That You Barely Hear A Peep About Today BuzzFeed
 
AMD's Zen 7 "Grimlock" APUs with RDNA 5+ graphics may not arrive until 2029 - TechSpot Tue, 03 Nov 2026 12:46:00 GMT

Prominent leaker Kepler_L2 recently claimed that AMD APUs featuring "RDNA 5+" iGPUs and Zen 7 CPU cores will be available in early 2029. The statement amounts to some of the earliest concrete information about Zen 7 chips for consumer devices.

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Reddit tells Australian court it isn't a social media site, calls the country's under-16 ban "ill thought out" and "inept" - TechSpot Tue, 03 Nov 2026 12:03:00 GMT

Australia passed its under-16 social media law in 2024, and the restrictions took effect on December 10, 2025, making it the first country to introduce a ban that has since spread around the world.

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CentOS co-founder creates a Linux-compatible kernel in just 11 days, with AI doing almost all the coding - TechSpot Tue, 03 Nov 2026 11:15:00 GMT

Kurtzer unveiled the kernel, Ginux, on X last week. The code is on GitHub, too, under the Apache 2.0 license. As for the name, it blends Linux, GPT, and Greg. The README jokes that to keep its author's ego in check, the G officially stands for GPT.

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Anthropic's IPO filing reveals $1.7 billion quarterly personnel bill, averaging $107,000 per employee monthly - TechSpot Tue, 03 Nov 2026 10:16:00 GMT

The filing, spotted by Business Insider, shows that Anthropic recorded more than $1.7 billion in personnel expenses from July through to September. With 5,300 people working at the company, that works out at over $322,000 per person over the three-month span, or about $107,300 per employee per month.

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Pivot Enters the Road Bike World with the Pravia, ‘A Race Bike for Humans’ - Outside Magazine - Google Tue, 03 Nov 2026 10:10:41 GMT
  1. Pivot Enters the Road Bike World with the Pravia, ‘A Race Bike for Humans’ Outside Magazine
  2. Pivot Pravia first ride review Escape Collective
  3. What Makes This a Race Bike for Humans? Pivot Gets Into Road Bikes. Outside Magazine
  4. Pivot launches its first road bike – but has the US mountain bike brand played it too safe with the Pravia? Cycling Weekly
  5. Pivot Delivers a Race-Ready Road Bike Built For Performance Bikerumor
 
Refrigerator cyberattack spreads to many European countries, spoiling food worth thousands - TechSpot Tue, 03 Nov 2026 06:14:00 GMT

A cyberattack on internet-connected refrigeration systems ruined food at grocery stores in at least seven European countries on Monday, with one Belgian Delhaize store estimating its losses at €100,000. The attack mirrors the one that hit French grocers in mid-October, exposing gaping security holes.

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Most users can now upgrade to Windows 11 26H2, even from Windows 10 - TechSpot Mon, 02 Nov 2026 22:12:00 GMT

Microsoft recently updated its official guidance on installing the latest version of Windows 11. Windows 11, version 26H2 is now available to all eligible devices, including those running the 25H2 and 24H2 releases and, well, most everything else a reasonably modern PC can run. The upgrade process also supports the...

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The 22GB GeForce RTX 2080 Ti mod is a fix for a problem most gamers don't have - TechSpot Mon, 02 Nov 2026 21:31:00 GMT

When PC Games Hardware tested a 22GB card lent by a reader, it went looking for trouble on purpose. The outlet picked nine of the most memory-hungry games it knows and maxed them out. It also acknowledges that nearly every game it left out runs fine on the stock 11GB,...

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Lemelson-MIT brings invention education to classrooms from kindergarten to college - MIT Mon, 02 Nov 2026 21:25:00 GMT
A new initiative in California, Tennessee, and New England puts learning by doing at the center of students’ STEM pathways, in step with MIT for America’s focus on helping students design, make, and innovate.
 
Faces of MIT: Vera Grbic - MIT Mon, 02 Nov 2026 20:45:00 GMT
IDHR communications officer Vera Grbic helps connect the MIT community with resources, support, and information through clear and accessible messaging.
 
Powering up for a pivotal moment - MIT Mon, 02 Nov 2026 19:55:00 GMT
From a nuclear revival to qubits, the MIT Energy Initiative’s annual research conference tracked deployment of today’s technologies to discovery of tomorrow’s breakthroughs.
 
A flexible new route to designer materials built from nanoparticles - MIT Mon, 02 Nov 2026 10:00:00 GMT
Pliable connector molecules could be key to creating nanoparticle-based materials for photonics, chemical catalysis, medicine, and more.
 
Regina Barzilay and Jim Collins win Pritzker Prize for AI and Science Research Excellence for work in AI-enabled antibiotic discovery - MIT Mon, 02 Nov 2026 05:35:00 GMT
The MIT professors collaborated to identify the first AI-discovered antibiotic, a scientific breakthrough that is widely recognized as a milestone in AI-driven drug discovery.
 
MIT in the media: “Unpack My Cambridge" with President Sally Kornbluth - MIT Mon, 02 Nov 2026 05:00:00 GMT
Kornbluth: “We hope to see you here soon on a visit to MIT, whether you are a prospective student, whether you are a tourist or whether you are just someone who likes really cool things.”
 
MIT engineers design a safer, more efficient vaccination system for farmed fish - MIT Mon, 02 Nov 2026 05:00:00 GMT
Water-resistant microneedles made from food-grade silk could deliver vaccines to help prevent the spread of disease in aquaculture.
 
MIT affiliates named 2026 Schmidt Sciences AI2050 Fellows - MIT Fri, 30 Oct 2026 20:15:00 GMT
Five MIT faculty members and two additional alumni are honored with fellowships to advance research on beneficial AI.
 
J-PAL North America launches ARTEMIS to train early-career researchers - MIT Fri, 30 Oct 2026 19:30:00 GMT
The Applied Research Training in Evaluation, Methods, and Impact Studies program provides dedicated support to help researchers overcome barriers to pursue and obtain funding for randomized evaluations.
 
Study pinpoints states with steepest warming trends since 1980 - MIT Fri, 30 Oct 2026 19:15:00 GMT
The findings indicate where adaptive measures are needed most around the United States.
 
Q&A: Hey AI, who should I vote for this year? - MIT Fri, 30 Oct 2026 19:00:00 GMT
MIT professors Adam Berinsky and Chara Podimata discuss a new project to track how AI chatbots are responding to questions about the 2026 U.S. midterm elections.
 
How North Korean Hackers Stole $6 Billion in Crypto From Binance - CNET Fri, 30 Oct 2026 15:04:38 GMT
A fake job interview scam helped hackers get their hands into Binance’s systems.
 
MIT engineers create nanoparticles for delivering personalized cancer vaccines - MIT Fri, 30 Oct 2026 04:30:00 GMT
The particles carry a customized dose of cancer antigens that can provoke a strong immune response against tumors.
 
Next Haunt: A scary “problem set” in the basement of Next House - MIT Thu, 29 Oct 2026 15:55:00 GMT
For more than a decade, MIT students have turned Next House’s basement into a spooky escape-room style test of puzzles, teamwork, and ingenuity.
 
Magnetic sensors track muscle movement, for better prosthetic limb control - MIT Thu, 29 Oct 2026 10:00:00 GMT
Researchers hope to use these sensors to help people with amputation achieve more natural movements with their prosthetic limbs.
 
New system gives users more control over their online experience - MIT Thu, 29 Oct 2026 04:00:00 GMT
The Social.Wiki framework enables anyone to easily edit social websites within the system, while allowing them to choose the content they see.
 
Capturing the complete process of embryonic development - MIT Wed, 28 Oct 2026 20:30:00 GMT
By tracking over 1 million cells, researchers created a detailed map of embryonic development in mice. It could provide development and disease insights.
 
Seven MIT affiliates elected to the National Academy of Medicine for 2026 - MIT Wed, 28 Oct 2026 18:55:00 GMT
Professor Michael Yaffe and six MIT alumni are honored for their outstanding professional achievement and commitment to service.
 
How the biggest Alzheimer’s risk gene disrupts the process of insulating neurons - MIT Wed, 28 Oct 2026 18:25:00 GMT
MIT researchers showed that the APOE4 gene variant suppresses molecular signaling needed for oligodendrocytes to myelinate neurons and also demonstrated a proof-of-concept fix.
 
A soft robot could help doctors diagnose and treat disorders of the small intestine - MIT Wed, 28 Oct 2026 18:00:00 GMT
MIT engineers designed a robotic enteroscope that can inch through the hard-to-reach small intestine, making biopsies and drug delivery easier.
 
3 Questions: Why infrastructure is entering a defining era - MIT Wed, 28 Oct 2026 16:00:00 GMT
Professor Ali Jadbabaie describes how AI, digital transformation, climate change, and complex geopolitics are forcing engineers and policymakers to rethink how infrastructure is designed, built, and managed.
 
Making machines that can listen - MIT Wed, 28 Oct 2026 04:00:00 GMT
Professor Paris Smaragdis develops computers with superhuman hearing for applications like speech recognition, music understanding, and environmental monitoring.
 
Origami-based construction method yields lightweight, load-bearing structures on architectural scales - MIT Tue, 27 Oct 2026 04:00:00 GMT
The modular approach could be used to erect emergency shelters or fabricate aerospace components more quickly and with less material than some techniques.
 
J-PAL North America launches Homelessness Evaluation Resource Hub to drive evidence-informed approaches to housing stability - MIT Mon, 26 Oct 2026 23:00:00 GMT
The hub serves as a free, online repository of essential content for policymakers, practitioners, and researchers seeking to leverage rigorous research to inform their approaches to homelessness.
 
Hashim Sarkis to step down as dean of the School of Architecture and Planning - MIT Mon, 26 Oct 2026 20:30:00 GMT
During a dozen years of leadership, Sarkis championed projects that advanced research, education, and public engagement, and helped design thrive at MIT.
 
Live Now! We’ve Folded the iPhone Duo Over 251,000 Times – Watch Us Fold It Thousands More - CNET Mon, 26 Oct 2026 17:00:15 GMT
We’re using our custom-made robot to open and close the iPhone Duo hundreds of thousands of times. Watch along and get your questions answered by CNET editors live.
 
Implantable device uses ultrasound to improve drug delivery to the brain - MIT Mon, 26 Oct 2026 15:00:00 GMT
This targeted approach could offer a way to prevent the recurrence of aggressive brain tumors.
 
Watch the universe emerge from the dark ages, with Lumina - MIT Mon, 26 Oct 2026 04:00:00 GMT
The new simulation tracks dark matter, galaxies, stars, and cosmic structures over the universe’s first 2 billion years, in greater detail and volume than ever before.
 
At MIT, Martha Minow speaks on sustaining democracy, both by using and overcoming AI - MIT Fri, 23 Oct 2026 21:00:00 GMT
In Compton Lecture, the distinguished legal scholar warns of potential “loss of the Enlightenment” while suggesting ways innovations can meet our civic and cultural needs.
 
These 7 iPhone Duo-Ready Apps Make the Most of Apple’s New Foldable Phone - CNET Fri, 23 Oct 2026 19:38:53 GMT
Several creative apps are ready to take advantage of the iPhone Duo’s many display configurations, with more to come.
 
Reinforcing the value of human understanding at MIT - MIT Fri, 23 Oct 2026 19:35:00 GMT
During the School of Humanities, Arts, and Social Sciences’ 75th Anniversary Symposium, President Sally Kornbluth said “MIT has never needed your particular insight and guidance more than we do now.”
 
Gunter Stein, control systems and theory expert, dies at 84 - MIT Fri, 23 Oct 2026 18:25:00 GMT
Longtime EECS adjunct professor and LIDS researcher was known for an influential essay on the need for engineers to “respect the unstable.”
 
Q&A: How AI came to model the “messy” human mind - MIT Fri, 23 Oct 2026 04:00:00 GMT
Assistant Professor Benjamin Lindquist studies how engineers deliberately injected randomness into early AI, giving rise to deep-learning models that sometimes hallucinate.
 
Persistence, teamwork, and some healthy competition - MIT Fri, 23 Oct 2026 04:00:00 GMT
Senior Veronica Calzadilla Sosa has taken the long route toward her MIT degree and found a supportive community along the way.
 
Startup plans to rejuvenate the nuclear power industry with a new manufacturing approach - MIT Thu, 22 Oct 2026 04:00:00 GMT
Founded by Jake Jurewicz ’14, SM ’15, Blue Energy aims to manufacture giant pieces of nuclear reactors at shipyards and ship them on barges for final assembly.
 
Tod Machover’s new symphony plays with AI while reflecting on democracy - MIT Wed, 21 Oct 2026 04:00:00 GMT
The MIT composer’s inventive “already and not yet,” premiering at the Boston Symphony Orchestra, uses new AI tools to create interplay with musicians while thematically exploring the fortunes of democracy.
 
MIT spinout makes surgical stitching more like applying a sticky note - MIT Tue, 20 Oct 2026 04:00:00 GMT
SanaHeal has developed a biologically compatible adhesive that sticks to wet tissues to simplify a variety of surgeries.
 
Giving AI a “crystal clear” view of the materials world - MIT Sun, 18 Oct 2026 04:00:00 GMT
New research can help AI models understand crystalline materials in 3D and reason about their properties.
 
Fostering community amid Kendall Square’s innovation - MIT Fri, 16 Oct 2026 16:00:00 GMT
The 18th annual Kendall Square Association Annual Meeting explored how new technologies could be a force for shared prosperity in society.
 
Bread as a Sponge for Oil Is the Best Kitchen Hack I Learned All Year - CNET Fri, 16 Oct 2026 09:00:00 GMT
Keep oil out of the kitchen sink with this nifty trick.
 
Satellite data reveal how Antarctica’s ice cliffs behave over time - MIT Thu, 15 Oct 2026 18:00:00 GMT
The cliffs don’t always collapse in the runaway process that scientists had expected.
 
Q&A: The “collision” between AI, your brain, and society - MIT Thu, 15 Oct 2026 04:00:00 GMT
In a new book, Professor Eric So explores how the technology affects our thinking skills.
 
Researchers improve weather forecasts looking two to six weeks out - MIT Wed, 14 Oct 2026 15:00:00 GMT
A new machine-learning approach broke records for weather forecasting for an important time frame in emergency planning.
 
Reprogrammed NK immune cells target cancer and autoimmune disorders - MIT Tue, 13 Oct 2026 09:00:00 GMT
A new approach can program these cells inside the body and shows promise against diseases caused by dysfunctional T cells, including lymphoma and autoimmune hepatitis.
 
Q&A: Building accountability behind our words — and AI’s — in civic conversations - MIT Tue, 13 Oct 2026 04:00:00 GMT
Professor Deb Roy contends there should be someone who is “answerable” for every piece of text in public life, no matter its origins.
 
Economists Robert Hall PhD ’67 and Michael Woodford PhD ’83 share Nobel Prize - MIT Mon, 12 Oct 2026 12:00:00 GMT
The MIT alumni are honored for work that illuminates how government policy can spur growth in response to economic downturns.
 
3 Questions: What is the best path forward for AI in academia? - MIT Thu, 08 Oct 2026 21:25:00 GMT
MIT Statistics and Data Science Center Director Alexander (Sasha) Rakhlin shares important considerations for departments and institutions.
 
My 10 Privacy Hacks Every Home Tech User Should Know About - CNET Thu, 09 Apr 2026 10:01:05 GMT
These quick steps can make a big difference in protecting you both online and at home.
 
Want a Challenge? Try These 10 Wordle-Like Word and Puzzle Games Now - CNET Fri, 21 Jan 2022 12:00:02 GMT
Many of these games are free, and you can play them as many times as you want.