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Powered by muscle cells, a paper-thin robot swims through watery maze - MIT Tue, 29 Sep 2026 04:00:00 GMT
MIT engineers’ new aquabot offers a way to design small, efficient “biohybrid” robots.
 
The effects of an “algorithmic monoculture” depend on the details - MIT Tue, 29 Sep 2026 04:00:00 GMT
In a study focusing on hiring decisions, MIT researchers found the use of a single algorithm by many firms could benefit job seekers in certain situations.
 
Who we become when we talk to machines - MIT Tue, 29 Sep 2026 04:00:00 GMT
Professor Sherry Turkle’s new book, “Artificial Intimacy,” offers a withering critique of chatbots and the antisocial dynamics she believes they encourage.
 
NYT Strands hints, answers for September 28, 2026 - Mashable - Google Tue, 29 Sep 2026 03:23:42 GMT
  1. NYT Strands hints, answers for September 28, 2026 Mashable
  2. NYT Strands Hints for September 28, 2026 The New York Times
  3. Today’s NYT Strands Hints, Spangram, Answers: Monday, September 28 (A Form Of Art) Forbes
  4. Today's NYT Strands Hints (and Answer) for Sunday, September 27, 2026 lifehacker.com
  5. Strands is a word search with a unique twist. Can you uncover the theme? Play here: https://nyti.ms/3TsWQK0 facebook.com
 
Q&A with Instinct founder Noah Shinn on Instinct's business model, privacy, safety and security, securing compute, Big Tech competition, and more (Patrick O'Shaughnessy/Colossus) - Techmeme Tue, 29 Sep 2026 03:15:00 GMT

Patrick O'Shaughnessy / Colossus:
Q&A with Instinct founder Noah Shinn on Instinct's business model, privacy, safety and security, securing compute, Big Tech competition, and more — TRANSCRIPT … Patrick — I can't help but wonder about the grand game that is afoot here. When you really step …

 
All 429 "Deluxe Pack Mega" Cards Revealed for "Pocket!" - PokeBeach - Google Tue, 29 Sep 2026 02:52:26 GMT
  1. All 429 "Deluxe Pack Mega" Cards Revealed for "Pocket!" PokeBeach
  2. Pokémon TCG Pocket: Deluxe Pack: Mega Coming Soon Pokemon.com
  3. Pokemon Tcg Pocket - Every New And Returning Confirmed For Deluxe Pack: Mega IMDb
  4. Pokémon TCG Pocket's Next Set Officially Guarantees Rare Cards Polygon.com
  5. Pokémon TCG Pocket's Next Expansion Has A Guaranteed Rare In Every Pack Nintendo Life
 
Two-Dimensional Material Now Easier to Manufacture - Hack a Day Tue, 29 Sep 2026 02:00:28 GMT
We often see scientific breakthroughs in journals or other media that’s reported on as if it’s a revolutionary technology guaranteed to reshape human existence, only to never hear about it …read more
 
Google confirms it'll phase out ChromeOS by mid-2034, cutting short a 10-year support period for some devices but noting it will help orgs move to Googlebook OS (Andrew E. Freedman/Tom's Hardware) - Techmeme Tue, 29 Sep 2026 02:00:01 GMT

Andrew E. Freedman / Tom's Hardware:
Google confirms it'll phase out ChromeOS by mid-2034, cutting short a 10-year support period for some devices but noting it will help orgs move to Googlebook OS — Google is telling IT admins at schools and businesses about its new platform. … Google says it will be phasing out ChromeOS updates in mid-2034.

 
Sources on how SoftBank secured its $11B junk bond sale despite investor questions about OpenAI's IPO timeline, data center plans, and SB Energy's delayed IPO (Bloomberg) - Techmeme Tue, 29 Sep 2026 01:04:11 GMT

Bloomberg:
Sources on how SoftBank secured its $11B junk bond sale despite investor questions about OpenAI's IPO timeline, data center plans, and SB Energy's delayed IPO — SoftBank Group Corp.'s billionaire founder Masayoshi Son has said he's “all in” on AI. The conglomerate's record $11.1 billion junk bond deal …

 
Nothing's new Headphone (1) Pro wants to rival Bose and Sony, not just look cool doing it - TechSpot Tue, 29 Sep 2026 01:02:00 GMT

The biggest change in the new model is a three-driver audio system. It includes a bass dynamic driver designed to add more punch and sensitivity to low frequencies, a precision dynamic driver that adds more texture to vocals and instruments, and a new treble xMEMS driver that Nothing says delivers...

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Nothing’s new flagship Headphone 1 Pro put you in the studio - The Verge - Google Tue, 29 Sep 2026 01:00:00 GMT
  1. Nothing’s new flagship Headphone 1 Pro put you in the studio The Verge
  2. BTS Superstar V Named Global Brand Ambassador for Nothing as He Models New Headphones The Hollywood Reporter
  3. Nothing’s New Headphone (1) Pro Are Made for the Studio wired.com
  4. Nothing Debuts $399 ‘Pro’ Headphones with Glass, Metal Design Bloomberg.com
  5. Nothing’s New Wireless Headphones Take the ‘Pro’ Label Literally Gizmodo
 
Nothing’s New Headphone (1) Pro Are Made for the Studio - Wired Tue, 29 Sep 2026 01:00:00 GMT
With three drivers in each ear and tuning from Metropolis Studios, Nothing wants its new $399 cans to shine in the studio while also making your commute more musical.
 
No Intergalactic PS5 Updates Until 2027, New Artwork for Now - Push Square - Google Tue, 29 Sep 2026 00:45:00 GMT
  1. No Intergalactic PS5 Updates Until 2027, New Artwork for Now Push Square
  2. Naughty Dog Boss Teases 2 New The Last of Us Projects That 'Will Expand the canon...Beyond Part I and Part II' IGN
  3. Intergalactic's The Heretic Prophet game has been delayed until 2027. GameGPU
  4. Naughty Dog Teases Life After Ellie With Two New Last Of Us Projects IMDb
  5. More Last of Us Coming, Intergalactic: The Heretic Prophet Reveal Next Year Cinelinx
 
IPO filing: Anthropic's seven co-founders will initially have 50.1% of the total voting power through a new "Founder LLC" aimed at serving the common good (Reuters) - Techmeme Tue, 29 Sep 2026 00:30:01 GMT

Reuters:
IPO filing: Anthropic's seven co-founders will initially have 50.1% of the total voting power through a new “Founder LLC” aimed at serving the common good — Anthropic has long positioned itself as the virtuous AI company. An early look at its IPO filing shows how it is creating a new …

 
How to get started with Shortcuts on your MacBook - Engadget Tue, 29 Sep 2026 00:30:00 GMT
Your Mac's Shortcuts app is a powerful way to automate tedious tasks, and you can now set up scripts using natural language.
 
Nvidia’s $150 Billion Buyback: A Lifeline for AI Hype, Not Everyday Investors - CNET Tue, 29 Sep 2026 00:15:31 GMT
Nvidia is the one AI company with real profits. Its buyback shows who benefits first.
 
Sen. Blumenthal-led report: Tether's USDT is central to Iran's shadow banking system; 87% of 757 "terrorism"-related wallets predominantly transacted in USDT (Sarah Wynn/The Block) - Techmeme Tue, 29 Sep 2026 00:15:01 GMT

Sarah Wynn / The Block:
Sen. Blumenthal-led report: Tether's USDT is central to Iran's shadow banking system; 87% of 757 “terrorism”-related wallets predominantly transacted in USDT — In the 28-page report, Sen. Blumenthal said the panel's Democratic investigators analyzed blockchain transaction data …

 
Motorola's wide foldable now has a name and its specs are out - GSMArena.com news - GSMArena.com - Google Tue, 29 Sep 2026 00:02:02 GMT
  1. Motorola's wide foldable now has a name and its specs are out - GSMArena.com news GSMArena.com
  2. Exclusive: Specs of Motorola's Upcoming Wide Foldable Android Headlines
  3. Motorola razr flex looks like what iPhone Duo and Galaxy Z Fold wished they were PhoneArena
  4. Motorola's first wide foldable leaks: compact build, Snapdragon 8 Gen 5, mid-December launch Gagadget.com
  5. Motorola’s wide Galaxy Z Fold 8 competitor might be very tiny and called ‘Razr Flex’ 9to5Google
 
Samsung commits $1B to AI infrastructure company Helix, adding to the $10B already secured when a KKR-led consortium including Nvidia established Helix in June (Wall Street Journal) - Techmeme Mon, 28 Sep 2026 23:56:13 GMT

Wall Street Journal:
Samsung commits $1B to AI infrastructure company Helix, adding to the $10B already secured when a KKR-led consortium including Nvidia established Helix in June — Helix expects to leverage Samsung's capabilities to support AI infrastructure development at scale

 
Rep. Ro Khanna will introduce the Human Control Over AI Act, with strict liability and a ban on recursive self-improving AI until government safeguards exist (Garrett Downs/CNBC) - Techmeme Mon, 28 Sep 2026 23:55:10 GMT

Garrett Downs / CNBC:
Rep. Ro Khanna will introduce the Human Control Over AI Act, with strict liability and a ban on recursive self-improving AI until government safeguards exist — Silicon Valley Democratic Rep. Ro Khanna will introduce a bill to regulate artificial intelligence, which includes strict liability standards …

 
Verizon takes on T-Mobile with new phone plan for customers - thestreet.com - Google Mon, 28 Sep 2026 23:47:00 GMT
Verizon takes on T-Mobile with new phone plan for customers thestreet.com
 
US Department of Transportation Makes Way for Less Efficient Cars as Fuel Prices Soar - CNET Mon, 28 Sep 2026 23:46:00 GMT
The Trump administration’s final fuel economy rule promises $1,300 off the average new vehicle, but will that matter if fuel prices continue to climb?
 
IPO prospectus: Anthropic reports a net loss of $42B in 2025, with operating losses of $8B+; revenue grew 12x to ~$4.6B, ~25% of which came from two customers (Echo Wang/Reuters) - Techmeme Mon, 28 Sep 2026 23:40:10 GMT

Echo Wang / Reuters:
IPO prospectus: Anthropic reports a net loss of $42B in 2025, with operating losses of $8B+; revenue grew 12x to ~$4.6B, ~25% of which came from two customers — Anthropic is making a massive bet that AI will transform the global economy more profoundly than industrialization …

 
Enhance Your Ace Combat 8 Experience with Two Rival PS5 Flight Sticks, Out This Week - Push Square - Google Mon, 28 Sep 2026 23:30:00 GMT
  1. Enhance Your Ace Combat 8 Experience with Two Rival PS5 Flight Sticks, Out This Week Push Square
  2. Ace Combat 8: Wings of Theve review – brilliant aerial combat game fulfils the Top Gun fantasy The Guardian
  3. ‘Ace Combat 8’ Review: A More Visceral Take On Strangereal Flight Combat Forbes
  4. Ace Combat 8 Global Release Times Officially Announced IMDb
  5. New PS5 Game in Hit Bandai Namco Series Gets Stellar Reviews AOL.com
 
Internal memo: FBI said it is "operating under the premise" that a threat actor stole PII of all employees; ShinyHunters set a Tuesday deadline tied to demands (New York Times) - Techmeme Mon, 28 Sep 2026 23:30:00 GMT

New York Times:
Internal memo: FBI said it is “operating under the premise” that a threat actor stole PII of all employees; ShinyHunters set a Tuesday deadline tied to demands — In an internal memo, the F.B.I. said it believed the hackers may have stolen sensitive information on all of its employees.

 
The warning signs that your iPhone battery needs to be replaced - Engadget Mon, 28 Sep 2026 23:30:00 GMT
Your iPhone's battery doesn't have infinite longevity. Over time, it degrades, and you'll know that's happening when you see these signs.
 
Artificial Analysis' Intelligence Index: Sonnet 5.5 (max) ranks above GPT-6 Astra (max) and behind only Opus 5.5 (max) but has the highest token use of them all (Artificial Analysis) - Techmeme Mon, 28 Sep 2026 23:04:25 GMT

Artificial Analysis:
Artificial Analysis' Intelligence Index: Sonnet 5.5 (max) ranks above GPT-6 Astra (max) and behind only Opus 5.5 (max) but has the highest token use of them all — With max effort, Sonnet 5.5 gains 18 points over Sonnet 5 and moves to #2 on the Intelligence Index, behind only Opus 5.5 (max).

 
This PICO-8 Handheld is No Fantasy - Hack a Day Mon, 28 Sep 2026 23:00:54 GMT
a beauty shot of the 3D-printed version
The PICO-8 is what is known as a ‘fantasy console’– you can program it, and there are oodles of games, but it’s not actually the 8-bit console it pretends to …read more
 
How to improve your Android phone's battery life - Engadget Mon, 28 Sep 2026 23:00:00 GMT
Don't give up just yet on your Android. If the poor battery is your main complaint, give these usage and settings tips a try.
 
California is banning public officials from making memecoins - Engadget Mon, 28 Sep 2026 22:55:33 GMT
The state has enacted several new rules around cryptocurrencies.
 
It’s About Damn Time Trucks Started Offering Old-School Two-Tone Colors Again - theautopian.com - Google Mon, 28 Sep 2026 22:36:25 GMT
It’s About Damn Time Trucks Started Offering Old-School Two-Tone Colors Again theautopian.com
 
My iPhone hit 1,000 charge cycles — Here's how it's holding up - Engadget Mon, 28 Sep 2026 22:30:00 GMT
I've had my iPhone 15 Pro Max for three years and have completed 1,000 battery charge cycles. Here's what the experience has been like.
 
OpenAI scraps plans to publicly launch a model dubbed GPT-6.1 Astra, saying it didn't quite meet its safety bar; it had been targeting an October release (Maxwell Zeff/Wall Street Journal) - Techmeme Mon, 28 Sep 2026 22:29:14 GMT

Maxwell Zeff / Wall Street Journal:
OpenAI scraps plans to publicly launch a model dubbed GPT-6.1 Astra, saying it didn't quite meet its safety bar; it had been targeting an October release — Model dubbed GPT-6.1 Astra was due to make its debut inside ChatGPT and Codex in October — OpenAI is scrapping the release …

 
Boeing "incredibly excited" to serve as nation's only astronaut transportation - ArsTechnica Mon, 28 Sep 2026 22:24:33 GMT
"We couldn't provide detailed pricing to the CLD suppliers."
 
SNL Skewers Anthropic CEO: ‘I Urge You to Urge Me to Stop’ - CNET Mon, 28 Sep 2026 22:16:17 GMT
Jane Wickline plays a sweaty, Gollum-esque Dario Amodei in this sharp satire.
 
Newer Chromebooks Will Be Able to Upgrade to Googlebook OS - PCMag - Google Mon, 28 Sep 2026 22:06:13 GMT
  1. Newer Chromebooks Will Be Able to Upgrade to Googlebook OS PCMag
  2. Google seemingly confirms plans to kill ChromeOS in 2034 Ars Technica
  3. Googlebooks might be the real deal The Verge
  4. There’s Something Strange About Googlebook Prices Gizmodo
  5. Google Will Support ChromeOS Until 2034 As It Shifts To Googlebook OS Engadget
 
Apple Ordered to Pay $5.7 Billion for Infringing Haptics Patent in iPhone, Apple Watch - CNET Mon, 28 Sep 2026 22:04:03 GMT
A jury awards Taction Technology damages for Apple allegedly using its patented vibration-based tactile technology in its own devices.
 
How to improve your FPS for better gaming (without buying new hardware) - Engadget Mon, 28 Sep 2026 22:00:00 GMT
Frame rates and graphical fidelity have an inverse relationship, so making your games look a little less beautiful runs them much better.
 
New iPad mini to come with A20 Pro chip and landscape camera, report says - Mashable - Google Mon, 28 Sep 2026 21:51:54 GMT
  1. New iPad mini to come with A20 Pro chip and landscape camera, report says Mashable
  2. New Apple TV 4K Leaked macrumors.com
  3. The next iPad mini is shaping up to be a monster upgrade Macworld
  4. Leaks reveal a new Apple HomePod mini, iPad mini, and Apple TV 4K The Verge
  5. Apple's Code Indicates New HomePod mini, iPad mini 8, and Apple TV 4K Could Land Before 2027 PCMag
 
Experts worry about Nvidia's AI chip sales in China and influence over Trump - ArsTechnica Mon, 28 Sep 2026 21:49:10 GMT
China is reportedly mulling letting ByteDance, Alibaba buy banned Nvidia chips.
 
Here's How Much The Xbox Cost In 2001 Vs. 2026 - bgr.com - Google Mon, 28 Sep 2026 21:47:00 GMT
Here's How Much The Xbox Cost In 2001 Vs. 2026 bgr.com
 
Kindle rumors: A new basic Kindle might be coming, according to leaked pictures - Mashable - Google Mon, 28 Sep 2026 21:37:57 GMT
  1. Kindle rumors: A new basic Kindle might be coming, according to leaked pictures Mashable
  2. Next-gen Kindle leak shows off colors and a possible new size Android Authority
  3. Amazon's Kindle 12th Gen Revealed: New Design, Rounded Edges, and Exciting Color Options! Gagadget.com
  4. The next Kindle looks like it will finally switch up the iconic E-reader's look Pocket-lint
  5. The next Kindle could finally break from Amazon’s 15-year-old design with rounded corners Digital Trends
 
Shark’s NeverChange Air Purifier Is Nearly Half Off Right Now - Wired Mon, 28 Sep 2026 21:28:20 GMT
Shark and other top air purifier brands are on discount ahead of Amazon Prime Big Deal Days.
 
SpaceX's Starship goes orbital, deploying first next-gen Starlinks - ArsTechnica Mon, 28 Sep 2026 21:26:19 GMT
Starship had already flown 99 percent of the way to low-Earth orbit. Monday's flight added the last bit.
 
Review: Silent Hill: Townfall Largely Delivers on PS5 and Pro, Falls Short on PC - Digital Foundry - Google Mon, 28 Sep 2026 21:19:28 GMT
  1. Review: Silent Hill: Townfall Largely Delivers on PS5 and Pro, Falls Short on PC Digital Foundry
  2. Silent Hill Townfall: Iconic horror game gets a clever Scottish makeover bbc.com
  3. Silent Hill: Townfall Performance Benchmark Review - 35 GPUs Tested - Graphics Settings & Test System TechPowerUp
  4. 8 Things We Wish We Knew Before Playing IGN
  5. Gaming’s biggest horror series are more vital than ever The Verge
 
Scammers used an AI voice clone and a fake WhatsApp message to move €95 million out of an Italian bank - TechSpot Mon, 28 Sep 2026 21:17:00 GMT

Sources familiar with the matter have unveiled yet another case involving an executive who lost his high-paying position due to an AI-based scam.

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You Should Download iOS 27.0.1 Now for These iPhone Fixes - CNET Mon, 28 Sep 2026 21:10:53 GMT
The update includes a fix for a bug that might cause your touchscreen to stop working.
 
watchOS 27.0.1 is now available for all compatible Apple Watch models - 9to5Mac - Google Mon, 28 Sep 2026 21:10:00 GMT
  1. watchOS 27.0.1 is now available for all compatible Apple Watch models 9to5Mac
  2. Apple Releases watchOS 27.0.1 for Additional Models macrumors.com
  3. Apple Has a Fix for Your New Apple Watch's Restart Bug tech.yahoo.com
  4. Rebooting Issue On Apple Watch Ultra 4 and Apple Watch Series 12 ilounge.com
  5. watchOS 27.0.1 Update Fixes Restart Bug on Series 12, Ultra 4 Gadget Hacks
 
Watch a YouTuber Emulate PlayStation 5 Games on an Xbox Series X - CNET Mon, 28 Sep 2026 21:03:49 GMT
“Xbox backward compatibility is getting out of hand,” he writes.
 
VW Previews ID Tiguan Electric SUV to Replace ID 4 in 2027 - CNET Mon, 28 Sep 2026 20:51:57 GMT
The electric SUV is set to make its full debut in early October before arriving in the US next year.
 
Florida invokes extinction fears in legal bid to halt OpenAI development - ArsTechnica Mon, 28 Sep 2026 20:49:39 GMT
State says LLMs threaten civilization as "the greatest public nuisance ever created."
 
New device captures carbon dioxide by pumping it across a battery - ArsTechnica Mon, 28 Sep 2026 20:31:06 GMT
The design requires less energy to capture CO2 than current systems.
 
Did Anthropic Really Make a Big Biology Breakthrough? We Asked Scientists to Weigh In - CNET Mon, 28 Sep 2026 20:30:00 GMT
Claude’s enzyme discovery is neat, but it’s unclear what comes next, or whether it was truly original.
 
AMD agrees to acquire Fei-Fei Li's World Labs for $8.2B in an all-stock deal expected to close by year-end; Li will join AMD as EVP and chief scientist (Edward Ludlow/Bloomberg) - Techmeme Mon, 28 Sep 2026 20:17:41 GMT

Edward Ludlow / Bloomberg:
AMD agrees to acquire Fei-Fei Li's World Labs for $8.2B in an all-stock deal expected to close by year-end; Li will join AMD as EVP and chief scientist — Chipmaker Advanced Micro Devices Inc. agreed to acquire World Labs for $8.2 billion, gaining an artificial intelligence startup founded …

 
Synthetic Aperture Radar Drone Gets Interferometric Imaging - Hack a Day Mon, 28 Sep 2026 20:00:17 GMT
A drone is shown, carrying underneath it a white plastic box. On the side of the box are two patch antennas. A camera extends from one end of the box, and a large GPS antenna from the other end.
It’s been more than a year since [Henrik Forstén] built the first iteration of his synthetic-aperture radar (SAR) imaging drone, and he’s certainly been productive in the meantime. Not only …read more
 
To keep drug prices high, pharma has been piling up the patents - ArsTechnica Mon, 28 Sep 2026 19:53:37 GMT
Add-on patents have increased drug patent periods from two years to over six.
 
Discord is testing a lightweight mode to free up resources while gaming - Engadget Mon, 28 Sep 2026 19:51:39 GMT
Unsurprisingly, it's called Game Mode.
 
Southwest and United don't want Boeing's newest 737 MAX software on their new planes - TechSpot Mon, 28 Sep 2026 19:44:00 GMT

The problem can arise after a flight crew abandons a landing and changes the aircraft's planned route. Under certain conditions, an automated navigation feature may not work as intended. Pilots could then have to fly without some autopilot functions until they restore the system or continue using manual procedures.

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Siri AI is available on newer Apple devices only, here’s the full list - 9to5Mac - Google Mon, 28 Sep 2026 19:43:00 GMT
  1. Siri AI is available on newer Apple devices only, here’s the full list 9to5Mac
  2. With iOS 27, Apple Is Quietly Setting the Stage to Paywall Your iPhone PCMag
  3. Apple iOS 27: 4 must-try new productivity features, from a Siri AI calendar shortcut to Notes app perks Fast Company
  4. One Tech Tip: iOS 27 comes with revamped screen time controls and other useful new features AP News
  5. How Long Does The New Siri AI Take To Activate On iOS 27? bgr.com
 
Sources: Blockchain.com tells prospective investors it wants to go public this year, seeking to raise about $500M in an IPO targeting a $4B to $6B valuation (Bloomberg) - Techmeme Mon, 28 Sep 2026 19:40:00 GMT

Bloomberg:
Sources: Blockchain.com tells prospective investors it wants to go public this year, seeking to raise about $500M in an IPO targeting a $4B to $6B valuation — Blockchain.com Group Holdings Inc., one of the oldest crypto services companies, is telling prospective investors it wants to go public this year …

 
Google will support ChromeOS until 2034 as it shifts to Googlebook OS - Engadget Mon, 28 Sep 2026 19:36:57 GMT
Some recent Chromebook devices will be able to switch to the new operating system.
 
Trump cuts fuel economy standards back to 2014 levels - ArsTechnica Mon, 28 Sep 2026 19:35:51 GMT
In 2020, Trump cut CAFE to 40 mpg. Now he’s cut it again to just 35 mpg.
 
Boox Announces the Picco, Its Smallest E-Reader Ever (2026) - Wired Mon, 28 Sep 2026 19:30:00 GMT
The Boox Picco is a palm-sized e-reader with a 4-inch screen, strong support for different ebook formats, and digital utility tools.
 
iPhone 18 Pro First Impressions: What Do You Think So Far? - macrumors.com - Google Mon, 28 Sep 2026 19:26:48 GMT
  1. iPhone 18 Pro First Impressions: What Do You Think So Far? macrumors.com
  2. The iPhone 18 Pro Phones Are Predictably Excellent Consumer Reports
  3. iPhone 18 Pro Max review: The best iPhone for about a month AppleInsider
  4. iPhone 18 Pro Cheat Sheet: Price, Specs, Features and More techrepublic.com
  5. Review: The iPhone 18 Pro is Apple’s coolest smartphone (but only literally) Ars Technica
 
Sources: OpenAI offered to invest ~$100M in Hugging Face before Nvidia's $13B acquisition, but talks fell apart; AMD and Salesforce also held talks (Kate Rooney/CNBC) - Techmeme Mon, 28 Sep 2026 19:25:03 GMT

Kate Rooney / CNBC:
Sources: OpenAI offered to invest ~$100M in Hugging Face before Nvidia's $13B acquisition, but talks fell apart; AMD and Salesforce also held talks — Before Nvidia agreed to pay roughly $13 billion to buy open-source platform Hugging Face this month, OpenAI tried to invest $100 million into the startup …

 
Apple Patches CoreGraphics Flaw Possibly Exploited in Targeted Attacks - thehackernews.com - Google Mon, 28 Sep 2026 19:18:00 GMT
  1. Apple Patches CoreGraphics Flaw Possibly Exploited in Targeted Attacks thehackernews.com
  2. iOS 26.7.1 Fixes Vulnerability Used in Targeted Attacks macrumors.com
  3. iOS 26.7.1 available now for iPhone with security fixes 9to5Mac
  4. Apple Issues Urgent iOS 26.7.1 Security Patch For iPhone Users Not Ready For iOS 27 Forbes
  5. iOS 26.7.1 Fixes iPhone Flaw Used in Sophisticated Targeted Attacks - AppleMagazine AppleMagazine
 
Microsoft says it loves AMD, just not enough to put it in a new Surface device - TechSpot Mon, 28 Sep 2026 19:08:00 GMT

During an interview with Windows Central, Microsoft's CVP for Surface devices, Brett Ostrum, was asked why the company dropped AMD from its 2026 Surface lineup. Ostrum stated that Microsoft's limited Surface portfolio prevents it from offering too many processor choices, even though it greatly values its relationship with AMD.

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Kalshi loses again as judges rule prediction markets must obey gambling laws - ArsTechnica Mon, 28 Sep 2026 19:04:09 GMT
Kalshi's defiance of state gambling laws may be headed to Supreme Court.
 
Manus debuts Manus 2.0, its latest AI agent, and Cue, a new standalone app for personal agents, each with its own email, phone number, wallet, and computer (Micah Barkley/Bloomberg) - Techmeme Mon, 28 Sep 2026 19:00:01 GMT

Micah Barkley / Bloomberg:
Manus debuts Manus 2.0, its latest AI agent, and Cue, a new standalone app for personal agents, each with its own email, phone number, wallet, and computer — Manus, an artificial intelligence startup founded in China, is expanding its AI agent offerings, aiming to gain further ground in one of the tech industry's hottest areas.

 
The latest Microsoft Office 2024 Professional Plus suite is $39 in this limited-time deal - TechSpot Mon, 28 Sep 2026 18:51:00 GMT

Microsoft Office has been the backbone of productivity for decades, and Office 2024 continues that legacy with a cleaner design, new features, and performance upgrades.

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Meta-Led Anti-Terrorism Group Faces Mass Resignation of Expert Advisers - Wired Mon, 28 Sep 2026 18:47:54 GMT
Meta and other tech giants are pushing through structural changes at the Global Internet Forum to Counter Terrorism that outside researchers allege will weaken oversight of an already embattled consortium.
 
Meta is starting an enterprise business to justify its massive AI spending - Engadget Mon, 28 Sep 2026 18:37:57 GMT
Meta wants to sell its AI products and services to other companies.
 
Ayaneo shrank down the Game Boy form factor with its latest $89 handheld - Engadget Mon, 28 Sep 2026 18:31:44 GMT
The Konkr Pocket Block is now up for preorder and will start shipping in October.
 
Where to find YouTube's autoplay settings and how to turn it off and on - Engadget Mon, 28 Sep 2026 18:30:00 GMT
An annoying feature that's typically on by default.
 
The Last of Us Day Marked with PS5 Avatars, Ghost of Yotei DLC, Figures - Push Square - Google Mon, 28 Sep 2026 18:30:00 GMT
  1. The Last of Us Day Marked with PS5 Avatars, Ghost of Yotei DLC, Figures Push Square
  2. Celebrating The Last of Us Day 2026 Naughty Dog
  3. The Last of Us Day Reveals Ghost of Yotei Collab Content and Ambience Video as Fans Beg Naughty Dog for TLOU 3 IGN
  4. Naughty Dog celebrates The Last of Us Day with Ghost of Yōtei DLC Polygon.com
  5. The Last Of Us Free Download Officially Available Now Without PlayStation Plus IMDb
 
Meta’s Smart Glasses PR Cleanup Campaign Is in Full Swing - Gizmodo - Google Mon, 28 Sep 2026 18:20:41 GMT
  1. Meta’s Smart Glasses PR Cleanup Campaign Is in Full Swing Gizmodo
  2. Mark Zuckerberg debuts $1,299 Meta VR Glasses and Muse Charm pendant as part of AI agent push CNBC
  3. Meta’s VR Glasses Are What the Apple Vision Pro Should Have Been Bloomberg.com
  4. New Features for Meta Ray-Ban Display meta.com
  5. Everything We Announced at Meta Connect 2026 meta.com
 
GTA 6′ s Collector’s Box Gator Statue Can Now Be 3D Printed: ‘$400 And No Disc? F**k You Rockstar’ - Kotaku - Google Mon, 28 Sep 2026 18:20:17 GMT
  1. GTA 6′ s Collector’s Box Gator Statue Can Now Be 3D Printed: ‘$400 And No Disc? F**k You Rockstar’ Kotaku
  2. Pre-Order The Goodtime State – Vice City Collection Now While Supplies Last Rockstar Games
  3. Rockstar drops $400 GTA 6 Collector’s Box: What's inside and where to buy Mashable
  4. Rockstar Unveils $400 Grand Theft Auto VI Collector's Set — But It Doesn't Include the Game consequence.net
  5. Rockstar's GTA 6 pre-load announcement has clear path ahead of November release GAMINGbible
 
I’m Still Shocked at the Pixel 11 Pro Being 56% Off - Droid Life - Google Mon, 28 Sep 2026 18:13:01 GMT
  1. I’m Still Shocked at the Pixel 11 Pro Being 56% Off Droid Life
  2. Deals: Google’s Pixel 11 series gets price cuts, Samsung Galaxy Z8 foldables discounted - GSMArena.com news GSMArena.com
  3. Pixel 11, Pixel 11 Pro and Pixel 11 Pro Fold Get Discounts in Google Birthday Sale TelecomTalk
  4. Google Pixel 11 gets a big discount on Vijay Sales, but there is a catch India Today
  5. Flipkart Big Billion Days Sale: Google Pixel 11 Series, Pixel 10a Deals and Offers Revealed Ahead of the ... Gadgets 360
 
Google seemingly confirms plans to kill ChromeOS in 2034 - ArsTechnica Mon, 28 Sep 2026 18:04:59 GMT
Google support maps out how Googlebooks can take over where ChromeOS left off.
 
This setting change can make your Android phone feel instantly faster - Engadget Mon, 28 Sep 2026 18:00:00 GMT
This easy Android tweak makes navigating your phone and switching apps feel almost immediate. And it's really easy to set up. Here's how.
 
CNET’s Best Overall Portable Power Station Is $300 Off Right Now for Prime Day - CNET Mon, 28 Sep 2026 17:59:13 GMT
Our Editors’ Choice and Lab Award winner delivers top-tier performance for home backup, emergencies and off-grid power.
 
Scientists solve 1840s space weather mystery - ArsTechnica Mon, 28 Sep 2026 17:56:36 GMT
19th century Nature account of 1841 train delayed by geomagnetic storm got year wrong—due to a typo.
 
SpaceX Hits Major Milestone, Launching Starship Into Orbit for First Time - CNET Mon, 28 Sep 2026 17:55:40 GMT
The world’s largest launch vehicle ever delivers 26 of the most advanced Starlink satellites into space.
 
F1 in Azerbaijan: That was almost a close-run thing - ArsTechnica Mon, 28 Sep 2026 17:41:35 GMT
Kimi Antonelli could not repeat his Monza magic after a crash in qualifying.
 
Google is killing off Gemini’s Gems in favor of ‘skills’ - TechCrunch - Google Mon, 28 Sep 2026 17:29:50 GMT
  1. Google is killing off Gemini’s Gems in favor of ‘skills’ TechCrunch
  2. Gemini app replacing Gems with skills in November 9to5Google
  3. RIP, Gemini Gems. The Verge
  4. Google is replacing Gems with Skills, but the upgrade comes with a rather expensive catch Digital Trends
  5. Google is officially killing Gemini Gems Android Authority
 
Modders are turning Android handhelds into "mini" Steam Decks - TechSpot Mon, 28 Sep 2026 17:16:00 GMT

The recently introduced Steam Frame is delivering more than just Valve's new VR experience. The headset is based on the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 SoC, which means the company had to tune its SteamOS platform to run on Arm-based processor technology.

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SpaceX's latest Starship mission reached low-Earth orbit - Engadget Mon, 28 Sep 2026 17:14:21 GMT
...with some small hiccups along the way.
 
Florida AG requests emergency order to stop OpenAI model development - Engadget Mon, 28 Sep 2026 17:11:33 GMT
This follows a lawsuit from this summer where ChatGPT was allegedly connected to a mass shooting.
 
Apple Releases iOS 27.0.1 With Face ID Bug Fix - macrumors.com - Google Mon, 28 Sep 2026 17:09:47 GMT
  1. Apple Releases iOS 27.0.1 With Face ID Bug Fix macrumors.com
  2. Apple releases iOS 27.0.1 for iPhone, here’s what’s new 9to5Mac
  3. You Should Download iOS 27.0.1 Now for These iPhone Fixes CNET
  4. Some iPhone 18 Pro users are already seeing green and pink lines PhoneArena
  5. iPhone 18 Pro Random Shutdowns and Restarts: Panic-Full Fix from Tenorshare yourvalley.net
 
Bose launched wired, yes, wired, earbuds with ANC for $99 - 9to5Google - Google Mon, 28 Sep 2026 17:07:00 GMT
  1. Bose launched wired, yes, wired, earbuds with ANC for $99 9to5Google
  2. Bose Returns to Wired Earbuds With New $99 Noise-Canceling Pair Bloomberg.com
  3. Bose Brought Back Wired Headphones, and Teens Are to Thank wired.com
  4. Bose’s New $99 Wired USB-C Earbuds With ANC Just Might Make Me Ditch My Wireless Earbuds CNET
  5. Bose’s First Wired Headphones in Over a Decade Are Here, and They’re $99 Billboard
 
Places To Visit: Landschaftspark Duisburg-Nord - Hack a Day Mon, 28 Sep 2026 17:00:19 GMT
There are many benefits to spending time in the park, but perhaps few of them have a Hackaday angle. There’s a park in Germany you might want to make an …read more
 
How Much Would It Cost To Build A PC Equivalent To The PlayStation 5 Pro In 2026? - bgr.com - Google Mon, 28 Sep 2026 16:47:00 GMT
How Much Would It Cost To Build A PC Equivalent To The PlayStation 5 Pro In 2026? bgr.com
 
The safest and easiest way to debloat Windows 11 - Engadget Mon, 28 Sep 2026 16:45:00 GMT
Windows 11 includes a ton of unnecessary junk, some of which you can remove manually and some of which is best handled by a tool.
 
OpenAI halts frontier-model training amid string of agent misalignment incidents - ArsTechnica Mon, 28 Sep 2026 16:43:18 GMT
US Government websites among "dozens of third parties" OpenAI has recently notified.
 
Bose is bringing back wired earbuds as teens ditch Bluetooth - TechSpot Mon, 28 Sep 2026 16:39:00 GMT

Bose said the new earbuds come at a time when wired listening is gaining popularity. Wireless Bluetooth connectivity has been all the rage in personal audio products over the last several years, but it's not foolproof. While most modern devices support Bluetooth, older audio gear often does not. What's more,...

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GTA 6 Has an 'Advanced' Weather System, Leading to Speculation Over Hurricanes - IGN - Google Mon, 28 Sep 2026 16:33:56 GMT
  1. GTA 6 Has an 'Advanced' Weather System, Leading to Speculation Over Hurricanes IGN
  2. Cover Reveal – Grand Theft Auto VI Game Informer
  3. Rockstar Reveals New GTA 6 Artwork of Jason and Lucia VICE
  4. GTA 6 Fronts Next Game Informer Cover with New Info and Screenshots Push Square
  5. Netflix's GTA VI Premiere and Gaming's Marketing Shift criticalhit.net
 
People Are Going Completely Wild Over Fortnite's FNAF Crossover Announcement - Kotaku - Google Mon, 28 Sep 2026 16:30:32 GMT
  1. People Are Going Completely Wild Over Fortnite's FNAF Crossover Announcement Kotaku
  2. Fortnitemares 2026 Collabs Revealed by Epic Games VICE
  3. Here Are All Fortnite’s ‘Five Nights At Freddy’s’ Skins, Plus A Release Date Forbes
  4. Fortnite Five Nights at Freddy's Announcement is Now the Game's Most Liked Reveal Ever, Beating the Avengers and Dragon Ball Z IGN
  5. Freddy Krueger, Slender Man and ‘The Purge’ Confirmed for ‘Fortnitemares’ 2026 Bloody Disgusting
 
Velvet Cowboy, a Western Bar With a $5 Food Menu, Opens on the Upper West Side Tomorrow - iLovetheUpperWestSide.com - Google Mon, 28 Sep 2026 16:23:26 GMT
Velvet Cowboy, a Western Bar With a $5 Food Menu, Opens on the Upper West Side Tomorrow iLovetheUpperWestSide.com
 
How to set up Amazon Alexa's price drop alerts and auto-buy feature - Engadget Mon, 28 Sep 2026 16:15:00 GMT
Amazon's Alexa for Shopping can help you catch prices when they're low, and Auto Buy can make sure you don't miss the deal.
 
Gears of War: E-Day and XBOX Unleash “The Emergence Pie” with Prince St. Pizza - news.xbox.com - Google Mon, 28 Sep 2026 16:04:12 GMT
  1. Gears of War: E-Day and XBOX Unleash “The Emergence Pie” with Prince St. Pizza news.xbox.com
  2. Xbox is releasing a Gears of War pizza cutter. The Verge
  3. Limited-edition Emergence Pie arrives at Prince St. Pizza CW33.com
  4. Behold, The $60 Gears Of War Pizza Cutter That Looks Like A Real Pain In The Butt To Clean tech.yahoo.com
  5. Xbox and Prince Street Pizza Arm Gears of War Fans With a Prototype Lancer Cutter TechEBlog -
 
NASA 'troubleshooting' transporter for space station's robotic arm [Updated] - ArsTechnica Mon, 28 Sep 2026 16:03:50 GMT
NASA isn't saying much. The problem may be temporary.
 
Reward Passes: our new progression mechanic, explained - ARC Raiders - Google Mon, 28 Sep 2026 16:00:46 GMT
  1. Reward Passes: our new progression mechanic, explained ARC Raiders
  2. Frozen Trail First Look: Content highlights from October 8 ARC Raiders
  3. Arc Raiders is messing with your loot hotspots to make games more exciting PC Gamer
  4. ARC Raiders’ Reward Pass Replaces Raider Decks Oct 8, Adds Paid Premium Tier GamesReviews.com
  5. ARC Raiders Introducing Dynamic Loot Zones With Frozen Trail’s Pendola Pass GamingBolt
 
A developer offered every household in a Pennsylvania town $10,000 for a data center, and many still said no - TechSpot Mon, 28 Sep 2026 15:54:00 GMT

In June, a letter was sent to every household in Hazle promising a $10,000 "grant" from NorthPoint Development. The money is contingent on the first of what could be 15 data center buildings being approved on a 1,300-acre site at the foot of the Pocono Mountains near the town.

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How to improve sound quality on your Android phone during calls - Engadget Mon, 28 Sep 2026 15:45:00 GMT
If you're struggling to hear the person on the other end, try these tweaks on your Android phone to improve your call quality.
 
Japanese Charts: Fire Emblem: Fortune's Weave Shifts Over 120,000 Physical Copies - Nintendo Life - Google Mon, 28 Sep 2026 15:45:00 GMT
  1. Japanese Charts: Fire Emblem: Fortune's Weave Shifts Over 120,000 Physical Copies Nintendo Life
  2. Best Characters and Character Tier List IGN
  3. There's Actually Only One Fire Emblem: Fortune's Weave Protagonist With Main Character Energy Kotaku
  4. Fire Emblem and Trails in the Sky 2nd Chapter Debut on the Japanese Charts, Switch 2 Sells 34K VGChartz
  5. Famitsu sales (9/14/26 - 9/20/26) - first week sales revealed for Fire Emblem: Fortune's Weave Nintendo Everything
 
Bose's throwback to wired earbuds add much-needed ANC - Engadget Mon, 28 Sep 2026 15:39:12 GMT
Everything old is new again.
 
Every Upgrade In ‘The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt – Remastered’ Ahead Of Release - Forbes - Google Mon, 28 Sep 2026 15:34:10 GMT
  1. Every Upgrade In ‘The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt – Remastered’ Ahead Of Release Forbes
  2. The Witcher 3 Gets 30 FPS on an RTX 5080 With Frame Gen Disabled IGN
  3. The Witcher 3 remaster gets updated path tracing system requirements, requiring an RTX 5080 for 4K TweakTown
  4. The Witcher 3 Remastered Download Size, Global Release Times and Review Embargo Lift Dates Revealed MP1st
  5. Here's What The Witcher 3 Remastered Looks Like On Xbox Series X|S Pure Xbox
 
God Of War Laufey Reveals New Serpent Bow Combat And Official Pre-Order Bonuses - Kotaku - Google Mon, 28 Sep 2026 15:31:30 GMT
  1. God Of War Laufey Reveals New Serpent Bow Combat And Official Pre-Order Bonuses Kotaku
  2. God of War Laufey pre-orders available starting September 29, editions detailed PlayStation.Blog
  3. God of War Laufey Screenshot Seemingly Features Kratos in Ancient Greece IGN
  4. New God Of War Laufey Weapon Revealed Alongside Pre-Order Details Game Informer
  5. God of War Laufey PS5 Editions Revealed, Pre-Order Tomorrow Push Square
 
Affordable alternatives to Apple's AirPods Pro - Engadget Mon, 28 Sep 2026 15:30:00 GMT
You won't find the exact same AirPods Pro features elsewhere, but you will find persuasive savings.
 
Jet Megatextures Demo for ESP32-S3 - Hack a Day Mon, 28 Sep 2026 15:30:00 GMT
Mipmapping is a good way to add a lot more detail to a 3D scene without overburdening the rendering hardware with detail that won’t be seen by the user. This …read more
 
What was the first computer to win a chess match against a world champion? - TechSpot Mon, 28 Sep 2026 15:28:00 GMT
Was it IBM's Watson, Deep Blue, Cray Jaguar or Blue Gene?
 
Sony Is Skipping CES In 2027 As It Focuses More On Entertainment - Engadget - Google Mon, 28 Sep 2026 15:26:16 GMT
Sony Is Skipping CES In 2027 As It Focuses More On Entertainment EngadgetSee more headlines & perspectives on Google News
 
Sony is skipping CES in 2027 as it focuses more on entertainment - Engadget Mon, 28 Sep 2026 15:26:16 GMT
End of an era.
 
Play at a Pokémon TCG: Mega Evolution—Delta Reign Prerelease Event - Pokemon.com - Google Mon, 28 Sep 2026 15:04:01 GMT
  1. Play at a Pokémon TCG: Mega Evolution—Delta Reign Prerelease Event Pokemon.com
  2. "Delta Reign" Prerelease Promos and More English Cards Revealed! PokeBeach
  3. Pokémon TCG's next big set can be yours for cheap weeks before it officially releases Polygon.com
  4. Pokémon Delta Reign’s Raikou SIR is an electrifying card that I desperately want kantopost.com
  5. The next Pokémon TCG expansion features the most hauntingly beautiful illustration of a sea urchin that I've ever seen wargamer.com
 
Pressurized experiments could help wind farms generate more power - MIT Mon, 28 Sep 2026 15:00:00 GMT
A new way of simulating wind turbines in the field shows how tweaking turbine operation could unlock tens of thousands of dollars per turbine every year.
 
All-new in-store offer this October - Warhammer Community - Google Mon, 28 Sep 2026 14:58:11 GMT
All-new in-store offer this October Warhammer Community
 
Honor Magic 9 Pro Max goes official with 8,800 mAh battery, ARRI cameras, Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 - 9to5Google - Google Mon, 28 Sep 2026 14:45:00 GMT
  1. Honor Magic 9 Pro Max goes official with 8,800 mAh battery, ARRI cameras, Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 9to5Google
  2. Honor's new phone has cinema cameras the iPhone 18 Pro can't touch Mashable
  3. ARRI & HONOR announce the co-branded HONOR Magic9 Pro Max Newsshooter
  4. Honor’s Magic 9 Pro Max has a big camera and a bigger battery The Verge
  5. Honor Magic9 Pro Max Smartphone Is Inspired By Legendary Arriflex Cameras PetaPixel
 
These Extremists Are Running for Election in November - Wired Mon, 28 Sep 2026 14:41:08 GMT
With the threat of political violence at unprecedented levels, state and federal GOP candidates are openly sharing racist, pro-militia, anti-vaccine, sexist, antisemitic, and secessionist views.
 
Leak reveals new iPhone Duo features not yet announced - 9to5Mac - Google Mon, 28 Sep 2026 14:41:00 GMT
  1. Leak reveals new iPhone Duo features not yet announced 9to5Mac
  2. iPhone Duo leak reveals unannounced features PhoneArena
  3. Leaked iOS Code Points to Five Unreleased StandBy Views for iPhone Duo Gadget Review
  4. iPhone Duo leak reveals five unannounced StandBy features The Apple Post
  5. 5 new interfaces that may be on iPhone Duo news.laodong.vn
 
Mathematicians Harness Randomness To Crack a 55-Year-Old Conjecture - Quanta Magazine - Google Mon, 28 Sep 2026 14:40:55 GMT
Mathematicians Harness Randomness To Crack a 55-Year-Old Conjecture Quanta Magazine
 
The iPhone Duo’s honeymoon period won't last - PhoneArena - Google Mon, 28 Sep 2026 14:34:39 GMT
  1. The iPhone Duo’s honeymoon period won't last PhoneArena
  2. Apple (AAPL)’s Premium iPhone Strategy Faces a Test Beyond Early Adopters finance.yahoo.com
  3. 5 iPhone Duo Features I’m Already Dying to Try CNET
  4. Why Apple wants to sell you a foldable phone when they’re not popular The Seattle Times
  5. iPhone Duo vs iPhone 18 Pro Max: The $700 Gap Isn’t Just About the Fold techrepublic.com
 
Fake "locked computer" alerts in Google Ads are tricking users into calling tech-support scammers - TechSpot Mon, 28 Sep 2026 14:23:00 GMT

The goal was not to install malware or lock the computer. It was to create enough confusion to get people to call the number on the screen. Callers were then pressured to pay for bogus support, hand over personal information or allow someone to remotely access their device.

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12 New Things to Expect From Apple This October - macrumors.com - Google Mon, 28 Sep 2026 14:12:51 GMT
  1. 12 New Things to Expect From Apple This October macrumors.com
  2. Forget The Next MacBook Pro, Apple Has Something Much More Desirable Forbes
  3. 5 Macs rumored to launch in the coming months Cult of Mac
  4. MacBook Pro redesign is coming, with three features we’ve waited years for 9to5Mac
  5. Apple’s rumored MacBook Ultra: OLED, touchscreen, and Dynamic Island MacDailyNews
 
Kalmuri combines screenshots, screen recording, and OCR in a simple Windows app - TechSpot Mon, 28 Sep 2026 14:10:00 GMT
Kalmuri is a free tool for screenshots and screen recording, with OCR and full-page web capture. The latest release improves WebP saving and OCR captures, also enhances image upload security.
 
The FPGA Chronicles: Exploring the Tang Nano 20K - Hack a Day Mon, 28 Sep 2026 14:05:27 GMT
FPGAs used to be mysterious, expensive devices, but these days you can buy surprisingly capable boards for very little money. Some years ago, I did an FPGA Bootcamp over on …read more
 
Mario Nintendo Switch Games Now Available for 85 to 90% Off on eShop - ComicBook.com - Google Mon, 28 Sep 2026 13:59:32 GMT
  1. Mario Nintendo Switch Games Now Available for 85 to 90% Off on eShop ComicBook.com
  2. Ubisoft Sale: Save Big on Assassin’s Creed Black Flag Resynced, The Division 2, Far Cry 6, Anno 117: Pax Romana, and More! Ubisoft
  3. Deal | Nintendo Switch exclusive game with 96% rating drops from $60 to $6 Notebookcheck
  4. Ubisoft 40th Anniversary Sale Discounts 14 Games Nintendo Insider
  5. Ubisoft hosting new Nintendo Switch 2 and Switch sale, lowest prices ever for Assassin's Creed: The Ezio Collection, Rayman: 30th Anniversary Edition, more Nintendo Everything
 
Stanley Parable Co-Designer Perfectly Explains Why People Play 1,600 Hours Of Dota 2 And Still Hate It - Kotaku - Google Mon, 28 Sep 2026 13:42:49 GMT
Stanley Parable Co-Designer Perfectly Explains Why People Play 1,600 Hours Of Dota 2 And Still Hate It Kotaku
 
Your loud exhaust could get you fined as more US cities pair noise detectors with license plate readers - TechSpot Mon, 28 Sep 2026 13:33:00 GMT

New York, Knoxville, Miami Beach, and Santa Fe are just some of the areas that have piloted or deployed noise cameras in recent years. New York City is one of the most prominent, having begun piloting the devices in 2021 and launched the program in 2022.

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‘Can’t even’: Man spends $168 on a birthday dinner at Disney Springs. Then the surprise arrives on an empty plate - Yahoo - Google Mon, 28 Sep 2026 13:22:22 GMT
‘Can’t even’: Man spends $168 on a birthday dinner at Disney Springs. Then the surprise arrives on an empty plate Yahoo
 
Best External Hard Drives (2026): SanDisk, Samsung, and More - Wired Mon, 28 Sep 2026 13:15:00 GMT
Need an ultrafast drive for video editing or a rugged option to back up your photos in the field? We’ve got a solution for every situation.
 
SURI: The Seventh Note launches October 30 - Gematsu - Google Mon, 28 Sep 2026 13:10:54 GMT
  1. SURI: The Seventh Note launches October 30 Gematsu
  2. Suri: The Seventh Note launches Oct 30 on PS5 PlayStation.Blog
  3. Preorders For Indian Rhythm-Action Platformer Suri: The Seventh Note Are Now Live on PC and PlayStation 5 IGN India
  4. SURI: The Seventh Note Gematsu
  5. Gorgeous PlayStation 5 Console Exclusive Gets Release Date, 20% Off on PS Store PlayStation LifeStyle
 
AirPods 5 vs. AirPods Pro 3 Buyer's Guide: Which Should You Buy? - macrumors.com - Google Mon, 28 Sep 2026 13:10:13 GMT
  1. AirPods 5 vs. AirPods Pro 3 Buyer's Guide: Which Should You Buy? macrumors.com
  2. AirPods Pro 3 or AirPods 5? I compared them for weeks, and it’s surprisingly close CNN
  3. I tested Apple's new AirPods 5, and these are the 4 biggest improvements Business Insider
  4. Apple AirPods 5: Are They Actually Worth Buying? Geeky Gadgets
  5. The latest AirPods 5 have significant improvements Indulge Express
 
Minecraft Dungeons II Review: Built Better Than Before - Game Informer - Google Mon, 28 Sep 2026 13:00:00 GMT
  1. Minecraft Dungeons II Review: Built Better Than Before Game Informer
  2. How Minecraft Dungeons II’s Interconnected World Makes Every Journey an Adventure news.xbox.com
  3. Minecraft Dungeons 2 Goes from Good Baby Diablo to Great Junior Diablo Polygon.com
  4. Minecraft Dungeons 2 Deliberately Moves Closer To Vanilla Minecraft gamespot.com
  5. Minecraft Dungeons 2 Release Date & Details EGamersWorld
 
Bose Launches New Wired Earbuds After More Than a Decade - Wired Mon, 28 Sep 2026 13:00:00 GMT
The Bose Noise Cancelling Wired Earbuds are the first new wired headphones from the brand since 2015, inspired directly by teen preferences. We got an early listen.
 
Researchers forged RSA signatures without ever cracking the key - TechSpot Mon, 28 Sep 2026 12:49:00 GMT

The technique is practical against 1,024-bit RSA keys, which are already deprecated. It also lowers the estimated security of 2,048-bit and 4,096-bit keys when they are used in vulnerable blind-signature systems.

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What was the original first-person shooter? Two largely forgotten computer games from the 1970s ushered in the genre - The Conversation - Google Mon, 28 Sep 2026 12:40:29 GMT
What was the original first-person shooter? Two largely forgotten computer games from the 1970s ushered in the genre The Conversation
 
Malicious browser extensions can hijack AI assistants - Fox News - Google Mon, 28 Sep 2026 12:33:32 GMT
Malicious browser extensions can hijack AI assistants Fox News
 
Castlevania 40th Anniversary Orchestral Concerts To Take Place Next Year Across Three Major Cities - Time Extension - Google Mon, 28 Sep 2026 12:30:00 GMT
  1. Castlevania 40th Anniversary Orchestral Concerts To Take Place Next Year Across Three Major Cities Time Extension
  2. 40 Years of Castlevania: A Legacy Passed from One Generation to the Next KONAMI GROUP CORPORATION
  3. Konami is celebrating the 40th anniversary of Castlevania with a big retro sale and a free game Video Games Chronicle
  4. The catch-up coffee: September 28, 2026 Digitally Downloaded
  5. Castlevania 1 the Mobile Version Costs Nothing NOW! All The Way Till October 24th for the Game’s 40th Ann... mxdwn Games
 
Nvidia launches safety platform to stop AI agents going rogue, with over 100 organizations on board - TechSpot Mon, 28 Sep 2026 12:03:00 GMT

The platform combines OpenShell, Nvidia's open-source software for keeping agents within defined boundaries, with Sentry, a watchdog running on separate hardware.

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AeroPress Unveils a Coffee Press Made of Luscious Walnut Wood - CNET Mon, 28 Sep 2026 12:00:00 GMT
The portable travel press just got an all-natural makeover.
 
OpenAI Pauses Training Its Most Powerful Models After Rogue Agents Target Government - Wired Mon, 28 Sep 2026 11:32:19 GMT
Sam Altman says the company “have not been as fast as we would have liked” at dealing with security breaches, after news of further incidents over the summer forces another temporary halt.
 
After 40 years, Excel is breaking one of its oldest rules: one cell, one value - TechSpot Mon, 28 Sep 2026 11:15:00 GMT

Lists are the most straightforward part of the rollout. A user can create one through Insert > List or by pressing Ctrl+J, then add items separated by commas or semicolons, based on regional settings. The values remain grouped in one cell, but Excel can treat them as separate items rather...

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Microsoft goes quiet after church groups ask for 1% of data center costs - ArsTechnica Mon, 28 Sep 2026 11:00:09 GMT
“Microsoft claims to want to be a good neighbor, but the jury is still out."
 
Space Lasers Are About to Get Their First Real Test Generating Energy - Wired Mon, 28 Sep 2026 11:00:00 GMT
Startup Star Catcher is launching a system that, if successful, would be the first time energy has been beamed between two separate spacecraft.
 
Using the SNES Super FX Chip to Run Super Mario 64 - Hack a Day Mon, 28 Sep 2026 11:00:00 GMT
Although the Nintendo 64 was the first to bring real 3D graphics to the table in 1996, the Super Nintendo had an ace up its sleeve in the form of …read more
 
Synduality: Echo of Ada Xbox achievements at risk with upcoming server closure - TrueAchievements - Google Mon, 28 Sep 2026 10:57:32 GMT
  1. Synduality: Echo of Ada Xbox achievements at risk with upcoming server closure TrueAchievements
  2. Handling of the End of Sales / Expiration / Unused Balance of SYN COINS Bandai Namco Europe
  3. Synduality Echo of Ada Game to End Online Service in 2027 Anime News Network
  4. Another Live Service PS5 Game Bites the Dust, But It'll Be Transformed into an Offline Title Push Square
  5. Elden Ring publisher closes servers of one of the worst extraction shooters in Steam history - it will be remade into an offline game ixbt.games
 
Samsung finally reveals everything coming to your Galaxy S26 with One UI 9 - Android Central - Google Mon, 28 Sep 2026 10:41:14 GMT
  1. Samsung finally reveals everything coming to your Galaxy S26 with One UI 9 Android Central
  2. Millions Of Galaxy S25 And S26 Phones Get New Samsung Features Today Forbes
  3. One UI 9.0 stable update for Galaxy S25 is finally here SamMobile
  4. Samsung rolling out Android 17, One UI 9 for more Galaxy S26 users – here's everything new 9to5Google
  5. Samsung's 2025 flagships get the Galaxy Z Fold 8's best tricks with this major update Android Police
 
Best Apple Watch: Series 12, Ultra 4, and SE 3 (2026) - Wired Mon, 28 Sep 2026 10:36:00 GMT
From the latest Ultra to last year’s SE, these are the Apple Watches worth considering.
 
I've Tested Over 100 Home Security Cameras. Here's Which to Buy - Wired Mon, 28 Sep 2026 10:30:00 GMT
Keep an eye on home wherever you are with the best security cameras, including indoor and outdoor, subscription services, AI smarts, and local recording options.
 
Thieves steal Nvidia-branded trailers expecting valuable hardware, find 40,000 pounds of sand instead - TechSpot Mon, 28 Sep 2026 10:18:00 GMT

The thieves' mistake was that the trailers had more than just Nvidia's logo on them: they also bore the name PlusAI, an autonomous truck startup that is working with Nvidia on its self-driving technology and AI software.

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AI Agents Are About to Flood the Workforce. No One’s Ready for It - Wired Mon, 28 Sep 2026 10:00:00 GMT
Your next coworker might well be an AI agent—and will require a whole new model of workplace interactions.
 
78-Year-Old Fortnite Streaming Grandmother Now Holds a World Record - IGN - Google Mon, 28 Sep 2026 09:33:54 GMT
  1. 78-Year-Old Fortnite Streaming Grandmother Now Holds a World Record IGN
  2. Scottish gamer gran celebrates turning 78 with her Fortnite streaming world record Guinness World Records
  3. 78-year-old 'Fortnite' streamer earns Guinness World Record upi.com
  4. Scottish grandmother sets oldest female Fortnite streamer record ABC News - Breaking News, Latest News and Videos
  5. Gamer granny is oldest female Fortnite streamer in world record book bbc.com
 
Solving Math’s Greatest Problems Was an Art Form. Then Came AI - Wired Mon, 28 Sep 2026 09:30:00 GMT
Mathematics has been one of humanity’s most creative endeavors, akin to painting and poetry. Now, mathematicians are trying to save it from the brute force of AI.
 
Microsoft boss Nadella says Xbox has to invent "sustainable business model" - GamesIndustry.biz - Google Mon, 28 Sep 2026 09:05:32 GMT
  1. Microsoft boss Nadella says Xbox has to invent "sustainable business model" GamesIndustry.biz
  2. Continuing Our Reset news.xbox.com
  3. Satya Nadella says Xbox layoffs are "great to see", adds why he feels "fantastic" Neowin
  4. Microsoft cuts hundreds more jobs as restructuring deepens thestreet.com
  5. The Next Halo Game From Halo Studios Was Reportedly Still Years Away IGN
 
Brain stimulation could reshape how you learn new skills - The Conversation - Google Mon, 28 Sep 2026 09:02:23 GMT
Brain stimulation could reshape how you learn new skills The Conversation
 
Smart Headlights Finally Trickle Down to Cars in the U.S. - The New York Times - Google Mon, 28 Sep 2026 09:00:42 GMT
Smart Headlights Finally Trickle Down to Cars in the U.S. The New York Times
 
New formulation helps RNA vaccines withstand high temperatures - MIT Mon, 28 Sep 2026 09:00:00 GMT
MIT engineers have found a way to stabilize the lipid nanoparticles used to deliver RNA vaccines, which could allow the vaccines to be more widely distributed.
 
Nvidia’s Answer to Rogue Agents Is an Open-Source AI Security System - Wired Mon, 28 Sep 2026 09:00:00 GMT
In the wake of a series of high-profile AI safety incidents, Nvidia is introducing a new software tool that helps keep agents from escaping containment.
 
The Next Evolution of AI Is Learning From Your Dodgy Gaming Skills - Wired Mon, 28 Sep 2026 09:00:00 GMT
A British startup is shaping video game inputs into training data for AI models that can navigate the physical world.
 
As World of Warcraft: Forever's beta popularity grows, Blizzard has yet again had to increase the server cap - Eurogamer.net - Google Mon, 28 Sep 2026 08:56:07 GMT
  1. As World of Warcraft: Forever's beta popularity grows, Blizzard has yet again had to increase the server cap Eurogamer.net
  2. World of Warcraft: Forever’s unprecedented popularity pushes Blizzard to increase server caps again during beta FRVR
  3. WoW: Forever’s Beta Just Keeps Getting Bigger gamespot.com
  4. WoW Forever Sets November 4 Launch With Level 60 Cap MMOs.com
  5. World of Warcraft Forever adds a ‘pro-social’ feature to help groups get quest drops evenly Massively Overpowered
 
Ultrasound Reveals a Deadly Cancer Building Its Own 'Nest' Inside The Brain - ScienceAlert - Google Mon, 28 Sep 2026 01:57:32 GMT
Ultrasound Reveals a Deadly Cancer Building Its Own 'Nest' Inside The Brain ScienceAlert
 
Here’s what I’d like to see Apple do right in a screenless fitness tracker - 9to5Mac - Google Sun, 27 Sep 2026 23:01:00 GMT
  1. Here’s what I’d like to see Apple do right in a screenless fitness tracker 9to5Mac
  2. Apple Eyes the Rapidly Growing Fitness Tracker Segment. What That Could Mean for AAPL Stock. finance.yahoo.com
  3. Apple Testing Prototypes of Whoop-Like Screenless Fitness Band macrumors.com
  4. Apple’s Next Wearable Could Be Perfect for AI Haters Gizmodo
  5. Apple Pendant? Tim Cook, Eddy Cue Also Reportedly Throwing Weight Behind Another Mystery Device, Says Thi Benzinga
 
Fans React To The Sift, Minecraft’s First New Dimension In Over A Decade - Kotaku - Google Sun, 27 Sep 2026 19:49:47 GMT
  1. Fans React To The Sift, Minecraft’s First New Dimension In Over A Decade Kotaku
  2. Minecraft Live: September 2026 Recap Minecraft
  3. Minecraft Dungeons II’s New Dimension Coming to Minecraft Java & Bedrock Edition news.xbox.com
  4. Minecraft Reveals The Sift, Its First New Dimension in 15 Years TechPowerUp
  5. Minecraft Confirms Ice Caves as Next Game Drop, Adds Frozen Zombies, Ice Balls, and More IGN
 
Microsoft gutted the Age of Empires studio while folding it into Activision - TechSpot Sun, 27 Sep 2026 17:31:00 GMT

"Our studio was reorganized to be under the Activision umbrella," former senior software engineer Andrew Martz said in a LinkedIn post. "As part of that reorg, our next project was canceled and a large chunk of our studio was laid off. I was part of that layoff."

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OpenAI pauses training after a model escaped containment, and its kill switch failed - TechSpot Sun, 27 Sep 2026 15:47:00 GMT

OpenAI's incident report links the pause to a separate September 20 escape from a restricted training environment. An internal research model found a gap in DNS filtering and used it to contact an external chatbot while attempting to answer a research question – so much for keeping it offline.

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Review: Control Resonant: An Impressive PC Version With Superb Scalability - Digital Foundry - Google Sun, 27 Sep 2026 14:28:00 GMT
  1. Review: Control Resonant: An Impressive PC Version With Superb Scalability Digital Foundry
  2. CONTROL Resonant Path Tracing & DLSS 4.5 NVIDIA
  3. Control Resonant review – save New York from paranormal phenomena The Guardian
  4. Control Resonant is a great game — it’s even better when you read everything The Verge
  5. Combat Tips and Tricks IGN
 
This wireless eGPU claims to deliver RTX 5090-like performance over Wi-Fi - TechSpot Sun, 27 Sep 2026 14:12:00 GMT

WiCi recently began inviting interested parties to sign up for updates about the WiCi One, which aims to become the first successful wireless external graphics card. The device, sponsored by Nvidia's Inception Program, aims to support popular AI tools, games, tablets, laptops, and phones.

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Russia targets Ukraine's data centers as attacks disrupt internet access for 100,000 households - TechSpot Sun, 27 Sep 2026 13:06:00 GMT

The September 25 attack struck Kyiv's Solomianskyi district. Mayor Vitali Klitschko said seven people were injured, including a child, while three of those killed were found in a parking lot outside the building. The blast damaged the facade and shattered windows.

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Best Party Speakers (2026): JBL, Sony, Marshall, and More - Wired Sun, 27 Sep 2026 11:30:00 GMT
These speakers combine serious volume, big bass, portability, and the occasional karaoke session to bring the party anywhere.
 
Ace Combat 8 reviews: spectacular aerial combat - TechSpot Sun, 27 Sep 2026 11:10:00 GMT
Ace Combat 8: Wings of Theve is earning strong reviews for its thrilling aerial combat, cinematic presentation, and excellent soundtrack. Critics call it one of the series' best entries. Multiplayer adds 100-player lobbies, but the single-player campaign remains the star.
 
What’s the Best Pet DNA Test? We Tested the Most Popular Ones - Wired Sun, 27 Sep 2026 11:02:00 GMT
I sent my cats’ saliva to the lab to get health and genetic insights sent to my inbox—with very different results.
 
Lord Have Mercy as Researchers Create Walking Disembodied Hand Like That Little Guy From "The Addams Family" - Futurism - Google Sun, 27 Sep 2026 11:01:00 GMT
  1. Lord Have Mercy as Researchers Create Walking Disembodied Hand Like That Little Guy From "The Addams Family" Futurism
  2. New robotic hand can walk, press keys and move objects on its own techxplore.com
  3. How a character from ‘The Addams Family’ is shaping the future of robotics Fast Company
  4. autonomous robotic hand walks on its fingertips like the addams family’s thing Designboom
  5. Creepy walking robo-hand brings ‘Addams Family’ to life. ‘Could make future bots more versatile.’ New York Post
 
How the Smithsonian became the latest front in Trump’s culture war - ArsTechnica Sun, 27 Sep 2026 11:00:12 GMT
The Smithsonian has faced withering pressure from the Trump administration.
 
You Don’t Need to Pay for Distraction-Blocking Software - Wired Sun, 27 Sep 2026 10:15:00 GMT
These free iOS and Android apps create the physical friction you need to put down your phone.
 
The Data Center Backlash Should Also Be a Climate Reckoning. It Isn’t Yet - Wired Sun, 27 Sep 2026 10:00:00 GMT
Climate groups are latching onto the data center opposition movement, but it remains to be seen if they can get people to care about the facilities’ impact on the atmosphere.
 
Nicotine Is Mounting a Comeback in the Wellness Movement - Wired Sun, 27 Sep 2026 09:30:00 GMT
Improving mood and increasing longevity are just some of the unfounded claims about this substance circling around the “natural” medicine corners of the internet.
 
Some Pancreatic Cells Are Just One Genetic Tweak Away From Treating Diabetes - Wired Sun, 27 Sep 2026 09:00:00 GMT
By deactivating a gene, researchers were able to cause cells in the pancreatic ducts to produce insulin to regulate blood sugar.
 
Microsoft wants Copilot to become an "OS" that writes your documents and manages your work - TechSpot Sat, 26 Sep 2026 17:37:00 GMT

Microsoft recently unveiled a major overhaul for Copilot's business tools. The new suite hands the AI assistant more control in Office, embeds GitHub Copilot's functionality into professional toolchains, and automatically coordinates tasks between team members.

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Meta's new AI tools turn prompts into games you can then play inside Facebook and Instagram feeds - TechSpot Sat, 26 Sep 2026 16:01:00 GMT

The tools let creators use prompts to build 2D or 3D mobile titles. Meta said the games can include multiplayer, progression systems, art direction and difficulty balancing. Creators can also revise the games after the AI generates an initial version.

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New York sues Polymarket over unlicensed gambling operation just as it did rival Kalshi - TechSpot Sat, 26 Sep 2026 14:12:00 GMT

The lawsuit, filed in the New York Supreme Court in Manhattan by Attorney General Letitia James and Governor Kathy Hochul under Executive Law 63(12), noted that Polymarket's products are also being marketed to New Yorkers between the ages of 18 and 20, even though state law requires a person to...

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The AI job apocalypse hasn't hit recent college grads, at least not yet - TechSpot Sat, 26 Sep 2026 12:51:00 GMT

That result runs counter to growing concern that companies are using generative AI to cut back on entry-level hiring. It also differs from a recent Stanford University study, which found weaker employment trends for younger workers in occupations considered heavily exposed to AI.

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Old-School Credit Card Scams Are Far From Dead - Wired Sat, 26 Sep 2026 12:00:00 GMT
In an era of increasingly sophisticated AI-fueled scams, a retro threat may be lurking in your mailbox.
 
12 Best White Elephant Gifts, Plus a Prank Box to Put Them In (2026) - Wired Sat, 26 Sep 2026 11:36:00 GMT
Bring the gift everyone will want to win from this year’s holiday party, from a cute jacket for a beer can to magnets they’ll wish they could eat.
 
Best Mesh Wi-Fi Systems (2026): I Tested Them All - Wired Sat, 26 Sep 2026 11:00:00 GMT
Forget about patchy internet connections and dead spots in the house. These WIRED-tested, multi-room mesh Wi-Fi systems will keep your whole house online.
 
Tesla’s big electric truck faces an even bigger infrastructure challenge - ArsTechnica Sat, 26 Sep 2026 10:45:09 GMT
The 500-mile Semi arrives as charging gaps still limit electric trucking.
 
Meta’s Muse Is Adults-Only. Why Does It Look Like a Kids’ Toy? - Wired Sat, 26 Sep 2026 10:30:00 GMT
Meta says Muse is just for adults, though its cuddly, Labubu-like mascot—and upcoming Tamagotchi-style AI device—may be disarming for users of all ages.
 
This Browser Extension Lets You Snooze Open Tabs Until Later - Wired Sat, 26 Sep 2026 10:00:00 GMT
The free add-on Tuck brings one of the best features of modern email—the ability to hide something for a bit—to that tangle of tabs in your browser.
 
A Gravitational Battle Within the Earth Is Changing the Length of Days - Wired Sat, 26 Sep 2026 09:30:00 GMT
A competition between the gravity of the inner core and other forces in the mantle is altering the Earth’s rotation.
 
The Best Early Prime Day Deals Ahead of Amazon’s Second Sale (2026) - Wired Sat, 26 Sep 2026 09:05:00 GMT
Amazon Prime Big Deal Days officially begin on October 6 and 7, but I’ve already spotted early discounts on gear our team recommends.
 
This Comically Dark PSA Pushes Back Against Big Tech Enshittification - CNET Sat, 26 Sep 2026 09:00:00 GMT
Cory Doctorow and the Norwegian Consumer Council are behind a hilarious and insightful ad campaign about how everything’s getting worse.
 
Rockstar's $400 GTA VI Collector's Edition is packed with must-have, totally useless stuff - TechSpot Sat, 26 Sep 2026 05:22:00 GMT

Rockstar recently announced a collectible set focused on Grand Theft Auto VI, the upcoming blockbuster whose extended gameplay reveal crashed Netflix and which will almost certainly make billions in profits over the next few years. Grand Theft Auto VI: The Goodtime State – Vice City Collection is a premium, albeit...

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Dolphin Emulator brings online multiplayer to Android - TechSpot Sat, 26 Sep 2026 05:04:00 GMT
Dolphin Emulator is one of the best ways to play GameCube and Wii games on modern hardware, with support for Windows, macOS, Linux, and Android. The latest release adds NetPlay to Android, enabling online multiplayer with desktop users, along with Wii Balance Board support, and security improvements.
 
Leaks Show That Meta’s New AI Agent Relied on Real People to Make Calls - CNET Sat, 26 Sep 2026 00:13:27 GMT
Reports indicate Muse was routing calls the AI was supposedly making to humans in call centers.
 
Quince Luggage Is Affordable but Doesn’t Feel Cheap (2026) - Wired Sat, 26 Sep 2026 00:02:00 GMT
Is Quince the Away alternative we’ve been waiting for? I tested its luggage to find out, and the price difference is hard to ignore.
 
EA Sports FC 27 Review – The Grounds is Shaky, But the Tactics System Shows Promise - IGN - Google Fri, 25 Sep 2026 23:54:21 GMT
  1. EA Sports FC 27 Review – The Grounds is Shaky, But the Tactics System Shows Promise IGN
  2. EA Sports FC 27 Review: More Build Up Play Than The Long Ball Game Informer
  3. How to play EA FC 27 Lite for free on PC, Xbox and PS5 dotesports.com
  4. Is Electronic Arts (EA) Overvalued After The EA SPORTS FC 27 Launch? simplywall.st
  5. EA FC 27: 5 Gameplay Tips You Need to Know tech.yahoo.com
 
Can Trump ever be wrong? His pick to lead FDA refused to say. - ArsTechnica Fri, 25 Sep 2026 23:00:26 GMT
Heidi Overton faced questions focused on vaccines, birth control, and vapes.
 
Court rules Pentagon can blacklist Anthropic for refusing to enable Claude features - ArsTechnica Fri, 25 Sep 2026 21:36:20 GMT
"Overly constrained AI models" could cause military operations to fail, judges say.
 
Tesla workers balk at training Optimus humanoid robots as replacements - ArsTechnica Fri, 25 Sep 2026 21:10:51 GMT
Despite challenges, Tesla aims for 1,000 Optimus robots per week by end of 2026.
 
Thieves Stole ‘Nvidia’ Trailers. They Got 20 Tons of Sand - Wired Fri, 25 Sep 2026 20:30:40 GMT
They wanted the silicon. They got the sand.
 
MIT students gain a humanist lens on technical innovation in Tulsa, Oklahoma - MIT Fri, 25 Sep 2026 20:15:00 GMT
The PKG Center for Social Impact expands Code.Tulsa experiential learning program.
 
You Might See Prime as a Shipping Option on Sites Other Than Amazon. How It Works - CNET Fri, 25 Sep 2026 19:44:04 GMT
Some independent stores are now offering Prime delivery without you having to log in to your Amazon account.
 
Your uncle’s frozen Mac says it’s infected after viewing a Google ad. Now what? - ArsTechnica Fri, 25 Sep 2026 19:38:59 GMT
Ads appearing all over the Internet are trying to scam people.
 
iOS 27 Lets You Do Check Splitting and Custom Cards in Apple Wallet - CNET Fri, 25 Sep 2026 18:59:41 GMT
New features include creating a Wallet card from a physical business card or scanning a receipt to split the bill.
 
Tesla Semi enters volume production after years of delays - TechSpot Fri, 25 Sep 2026 18:22:00 GMT

The Sparks, Nevada, plant can eventually produce 50,000 trucks a year, or about 1,000 a week, according to Tesla. Before this milestone, the company delivered a small number of trucks to PepsiCo in 2022, but those vehicles were built on a pilot line.

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A new technique could accelerate the development of RNA therapies - MIT Fri, 25 Sep 2026 17:25:00 GMT
MIT chemical engineers found a way to rapidly produce lipid nanoparticles of varying sizes, which could make it easier to develop new vaccines and therapeutics.
 
Google is launching AI chips into space to see if they survive up there - TechSpot Fri, 25 Sep 2026 17:16:00 GMT

MVP is not a data center. It is a small test platform carrying four of Google's tensor processing units, or TPUs. The chips provide roughly the computing capacity of a single data-center server. Solar panels will produce about one kilowatt of electricity, enough to operate the processors and handle short...

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Appeals Court Lets the Pentagon Designate Anthropic a Supply-Chain Risk - Wired Fri, 25 Sep 2026 16:58:20 GMT
The AI lab had argued multiple violations of its rights, but a divided panel of judges sided with the Trump administration.
 
UK man sentenced to prison for selling thousands of pirated vinyl records - TechSpot Fri, 25 Sep 2026 16:31:00 GMT

A Londoner named Rehan Ahmed sold thousands of vinyl records featuring music by popular artists, earning millions of pounds in the process. However, the vinyl discs were all "fake," and Ahmed is now going to jail after being caught by police. Representatives from the music industry were instrumental in uncovering...

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Google Messages rolls out new swipe for timestamps & reply gesture - 9to5Google - Google Fri, 25 Sep 2026 16:09:00 GMT
  1. Google Messages rolls out new swipe for timestamps & reply gesture 9to5Google
  2. Google Messages’ handy new long-press menu is finally rolling out widely Android Authority
  3. Google Messages gets a major gesture and menu refresh Android Central
  4. Google Messages rolls out quality-of-life upgrades that'll change how you text Android Police
  5. Upcoming Google Messages Voice Recording Changes to Bring One-tap Audio Notes Android Headlines
 
War Bros Didn’t Always Rule Silicon Valley - Wired Fri, 25 Sep 2026 15:00:00 GMT
Some say that tech was always about the money and the military. Don’t buy that argument.
 
Ninja CrushBoss Review: The Perfect Blender If You Hate Chopping Vegetables - CNET Fri, 25 Sep 2026 13:06:14 GMT
The food processor and blender attachments are handy, while other elements feel like overkill.
 
The Trump Administration Is Trying to Get Musk and X Out of a $137 Million EU Fine - Wired Fri, 25 Sep 2026 11:32:17 GMT
The US government filed an application to support the company’s legal challenge against a fine issued under the bloc’s Digital Services Act, which Trump has described as “overseas extortion.”
 
Best Laptops (2026): My Top Recommendations After Testing Hundreds - Wired Fri, 25 Sep 2026 11:30:00 GMT
I’ve been reviewing laptops for over a decade, and here’s my advice for finding the right laptop for you.
 
Party Invite Phishing Scams Are the New Missed Connections - Wired Fri, 25 Sep 2026 11:00:00 GMT
Email scams that look like an Evite or Paperless Post invitation are meant to snatch your data. For some, they've become an excuse to reconnect with old friends or flames.
 
‘Primetime’ Exposes the Ego-Driven Core of Vigilante Pedophile Hunting - Wired Fri, 25 Sep 2026 10:45:00 GMT
Lance Oppenheim’s new film doesn’t paint Chris Hansen as a hero. The To Catch a Predator host's real-world copycats are even more reckless.
 
How to Record Your Screen on Any Phone - Wired Fri, 25 Sep 2026 10:30:00 GMT
The built-in tools on your phone—as well as some inexpensive apps—let you share whatever you’re doing with others.
 
Who Killed Paulina Borsook’s Career? - Wired Fri, 25 Sep 2026 10:00:00 GMT
A quarter-century ago, Borsook published a wildly prophetic, penetrating book about Silicon Valley called Cyberselfish. Then she disappeared.
 
16 Products From Women Designers You Need to Know - Wired Fri, 25 Sep 2026 10:00:00 GMT
From electric trucks to health trackers, women designers are guiding consumer tech to a better place.
 
The 34 Best Gifts for Dads (2026) - Wired Fri, 25 Sep 2026 09:31:00 GMT
Dads are typically tough to shop for. Let me help with these WIRED-tested gift ideas.
 
Nearly a Decade Later, the Electric Tesla Semi Is Here - Wired Fri, 25 Sep 2026 09:15:00 GMT
A Nevada event aimed at a niche audience of fleet managers could mark a milestone in clean transportation.
 
10 Best Coffee Subscriptions (2026), Tested by Caffeine Hounds - Wired Fri, 25 Sep 2026 09:01:00 GMT
We tried dozens of the best coffee subscriptions to find freshly roasted, delicious coffee for every taste.
 
Reebok Discount Code: 15% Off - September 2026 - Wired Fri, 25 Sep 2026 05:00:00 GMT
Score deep discounts on running shoes, athletic apparel, and classics with the latest verified Reebok promo codes, student discounts, and member-only savings.
 
Gametime Promo Code: Save on Tickets in September 2026 - Wired Fri, 25 Sep 2026 05:00:00 GMT
Grab last-minute seats for less with a verified Gametime discount code for up to 10% off, first-purchase coupons, and lowest price guarantee credits.
 
Hoka Coupon Codes: 30% Off in September 2026 - Wired Fri, 25 Sep 2026 05:00:00 GMT
Unlock free expedited shipping or 10% off with today’s Hoka discount codes, plus save up to 30% with the best discounts for September 2026.
 
Ulta Promo Codes: Up to 20% Off in September 2026 - Wired Fri, 25 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.
 
Maytag Promo Codes: 15% Off Appliances - Wired Fri, 25 Sep 2026 05:00:00 GMT
Upgrade your home for less with these verified Maytag discount codes, military savings, and limited-time closeout offers on washers, dryers, and more.
 
Therabody Promo Codes: 15% Off September 2026 - Wired Fri, 25 Sep 2026 05:00:00 GMT
Save on the science-backed devices you’ve been eyeing with 15% off Theragun discount code and 30% off other great deals.
 
Birdfy Discount Codes: 15% Off Sitewide - Wired Fri, 25 Sep 2026 05:00:00 GMT
Use these verified Birdfy discount codes to score up to 40% off smart feeders, camera kits, and accessories.
 
Chatbooks Promo Code: 40% Off | September 2026 - Wired Fri, 25 Sep 2026 05:00:00 GMT
Keep your memories alive without breaking the bank by using these top Chatbooks coupon codes and saving strategies.
 
Scattering neutrinos to probe the fundamental laws of the universe - MIT Fri, 25 Sep 2026 04:00:00 GMT
As she became integral to an international particle physics experiment, PhD student Faith Reyes found confidence in herself as a scientist.
 
Estimating suicide risk from text - MIT Thu, 24 Sep 2026 21:00:00 GMT
A new language-processing tool could help identify the highest-risk individuals from natural language, enabling swifter interventions.
 
Biologists identify a cellular pathway that allows colorectal cancer to metastasize - MIT Thu, 24 Sep 2026 18:00:00 GMT
They also found that obesity may put patients at higher risk for activation of the pathway. Drugs that block the pathway may help prevent metastasis.
 
New cell-collection device could improve early cancer detection - MIT Thu, 24 Sep 2026 15:00:00 GMT
MIT researchers developed a handheld system that gently collects living cells from patient samples to aid cancer testing and development of personalized medicines.
 
The promise and peril of using visual AI to study cities - MIT Thu, 24 Sep 2026 04:00:00 GMT
In their new book, “How AI Sees the City,” the leaders of MIT’s Senseable City Lab examine the technology’s implications for researching urban life.
 
MIT welcomes David Siegel SM ’86, PhD ’91 as its next Innovation Fellow - MIT Wed, 23 Sep 2026 15:30:00 GMT
Computer scientist, entrepreneur, and philanthropist will collaborate with the MIT Schwarzman College of Computing to advance AI and scientific discovery.
 
FUNdaMENTALs of precision design - MIT Wed, 23 Sep 2026 04:00:00 GMT
Precision, repeatability, and fun are the focus in mechanical engineering course 2.70 (Fundamentals of Precision Product Design).
 
How the brain keeps its options straight at decision time - MIT Tue, 22 Sep 2026 20:00:00 GMT
Making a decision requires juggling a set of options without getting them confused or losing track of them. A new MIT study shows how neurons encode information to maximize clarity throughout the process.
 
Poitras Center to fuel early careers of 50 young scientists dedicated to psychiatric disorders research - MIT Tue, 22 Sep 2026 19:00:00 GMT
Patricia and James Poitras ’63 provide fellowships for graduate students and postdocs who will shape the future of mental health research.
 
MIT named the nation’s top university by U.S. News for 2026-27 - MIT Tue, 22 Sep 2026 04:01:00 GMT
The Institute’s undergraduate engineering, computer science, and economics programs are No. 1; its business program is No. 2.
 
Podcast: SHASS’s special sauce - MIT Tue, 22 Sep 2026 04:00:00 GMT
Established after World War II, the School of the Humanities, Arts, and Social Sciences is an integral part of the MIT experience. Three faculty reflect on the school’s ongoing impact.
 
How to Spot and Block RatHat, the New Android Malware Stealing Bank PINs - CNET Mon, 21 Sep 2026 22:10:01 GMT
The malware pretends to be a legitimate download for apps like Google Chrome.
 
Apple’s 20th Anniversary iPhone 20 Pro May Arrive as a Seamless Slab of Glass - CNET Mon, 21 Sep 2026 21:36:26 GMT
Next year’s models could have the biggest screens in iPhone history.
 
Finding purpose through research - MIT Mon, 21 Sep 2026 20:35:00 GMT
This summer, BSG-MSRP-Bio student Marina Milea investigated how lung cancers become resistant to targeted therapies, gaining hands-on research experience in the Jacks Lab at the Koch Institute.
 
A home a world away from home - MIT Mon, 21 Sep 2026 19:30:00 GMT
One graduate student family treasures the community they found alongside other MIT student parents.
 
Carter Stubbs named Institute auditor - MIT Mon, 21 Sep 2026 17:00:00 GMT
New Audit Division leader brings track record of collaboration, deep knowledge of audit program and MIT operations to role.
 
Batteries that safely break down in the GI tract could improve ingestible devices - MIT Mon, 21 Sep 2026 15:00:00 GMT
Made from “bioresorbable” materials, the new batteries could power capsules for drug delivery, sensing, and other applications.
 
I Tested Two Groundbreaking Security Sensors in Spots Other Systems Can’t Go - CNET Mon, 21 Sep 2026 10:00:00 GMT
Abode is one of the first security system brands to embrace a new age of sensors in locations we need them. Here’s how they worked in my home.
 
Unmasking “zombie cells” in aging tissue with an AI-powered barcode - MIT Mon, 21 Sep 2026 09:00:00 GMT
Tracking down senescent cells, which accumulate as we age, could help diagnose age-related disorders and guide researchers working on new treatments.
 
MIT researchers are mapping extreme weather risks — and building tools to act on them - MIT Fri, 18 Sep 2026 16:55:00 GMT
The Climate Grand Challenges “New World of Weather” project shows how modeling, planning tools, and infrastructure analysis are translating research into real-world resilience.
 
A new chapter for MIT Reads - MIT Fri, 18 Sep 2026 16:30:00 GMT
A new focus on fiction and memoir aims to help the MIT community celebrate the power of storytelling and strengthen social connection.
 
A new understanding of how enzymes influence bacterial protein production - MIT Fri, 18 Sep 2026 16:20:00 GMT
Novel research expands scientific understanding of how RNA shapes the reading of genetic information.
 
Fueling a return journey from Mars - MIT Fri, 18 Sep 2026 04:00:00 GMT
PhD candidate Lanie McKinney is building technology to convert the Red Planet’s atmosphere into propellant for bringing astronauts home.
 
Meet the 2026 tenured professors in the School of Humanities, Arts, and Social Sciences - MIT Thu, 17 Sep 2026 20:50:00 GMT
Faculty members granted tenure in Comparative Media Studies/Writing, Economics, Political Science, and Theater.
 
MIT School of Engineering faculty and staff receive awards in spring 2026 - MIT Thu, 17 Sep 2026 20:20:00 GMT
Faculty members and researchers were honored in recognition of their scholarship, service, and overall excellence.
 
Understanding the world, from the Cold War to the age of AI - MIT Thu, 17 Sep 2026 19:25:00 GMT
For 75 years, the Center for International Studies has brought together social scientists, engineers, and practitioners to understand global change, shape public debate, and address generational challenges.
 
Robotic lab sets up and runs optics experiments on demand - MIT Thu, 17 Sep 2026 04:00:00 GMT
The autonomous system could speed up testing of high-tech materials for applications such as solar cells, sensors, video displays, and quantum technologies.
 
Nanoscale mechanics could enable brain-inspired computing - MIT Wed, 16 Sep 2026 18:00:00 GMT
A new device uses reconfigurable motion to mimic the firing behavior of a neuron, which could lead to more efficient computing.
 
New AI technique could make minimally invasive surgeries safer and more precise - MIT Wed, 16 Sep 2026 15:00:00 GMT
This patient-specific method, called xvr, helps doctors use X-rays for surgical navigation in fields such as orthopedics and neurosurgery.
 
MIT startups inspire with impressive presentations at Demo Day 2026 - MIT Wed, 16 Sep 2026 04:00:00 GMT
The event featured ventures solving problems in manufacturing, cybersecurity, health care spending, and more.
 
Measure by measure, studying society accurately - MIT Wed, 16 Sep 2026 04:00:00 GMT
Naoki Egami has become a standout in political methodology, helping refine tools that give scholars durable results.
 
MIT makes progress on campus climate goals - MIT Tue, 15 Sep 2026 19:55:00 GMT
Innovative strategies, technologies, and collaborations are helping MIT advance solutions on campus and beyond.
 
Original Nintendo Switch Owners Should Apply the Latest Firmware Update Now - CNET Mon, 14 Sep 2026 18:42:33 GMT
The problem does not affect the Nintendo Switch 2.
 
MIT spinout turns plastic waste into resilient building materials - MIT Mon, 14 Sep 2026 04:00:00 GMT
Atlas Building Composites is commercializing MIT research to turn plastic waste into parts for buildings and other infrastructure.
 
New method enables AI for safety-critical situations - MIT Mon, 14 Sep 2026 04:00:00 GMT
The “HardFlow” algorithm could help generative AI models produce high-quality outputs that obey strict requirements when “pretty close” doesn’t cut it.
 
A burst of “pink noise” may lead to more restorative sleep - MIT Wed, 09 Sep 2026 18:00:00 GMT
Delivered at just the right time, this type of auditory stimulus can strengthen the flow of cerebrospinal fluid, which clears debris from the brain and keeps it healthy.
 
An electrochemical approach turns ammonia into pure hydrogen - MIT Wed, 09 Sep 2026 15:00:00 GMT
An MIT team has demonstrated a more efficient way to extract pure hydrogen gas from hydrogen carrier molecules.
 
Study predicts large disparities in access to food, water, and energy in 2050 - MIT Tue, 08 Sep 2026 04:00:00 GMT
In some regions of the world, the poorest people may spend about 50 percent of their income on food, while the richest spend about 5 percent.
 
Case-Free for a Full Year: Here’s What My iPhone 17 Pro Max Looks Like Now - CNET Mon, 07 Sep 2026 12:00:00 GMT
Has Apple genuinely improved the durability of its pro iPhone line? The Ceramic Shield 2 alone has made me a believer.
 
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.
 
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.
 
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.
 
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
 
Assistant Professor Thomas Rose, an expert in archaeometallurgy, dies at 37 - MIT Thu, 03 Sep 2026 17:00:00 GMT
Colleagues remember Rose as an enthusiastic and gracious friend who had recently started a promising research track at MIT.
 
Fabrication platform could enable flexible, transparent next-generation photonic chips - MIT Thu, 03 Sep 2026 15:45:00 GMT
This scalable process produces high-performance chips for applications like discreet wearables or pliable augmented-reality displays.
 
New qubit architecture enables faster, more accurate operations - MIT Thu, 03 Sep 2026 04:00:00 GMT
This advance could be a big step toward developing a scalable, practical quantum computer.
 
Is Your Laptop Worth the Hype? Let Us Know in Our 2-Minute Survey - CNET Tue, 01 Sep 2026 14:00:00 GMT
We want to know what you really think about your laptop.
 
“You're going to see the impact in 10 years” - President Kornbluth returns to GBH’s “Boston Public Radio” to discuss scientific funding and curiosity driven research - MIT Tue, 01 Sep 2026 04:00:00 GMT
Kornbluth weighed in on the consequences of cuts to federal funding for science and the value of curiosity driven research.
 
Archived: Building 18 Updates - MIT Sun, 30 Aug 2026 16:00:00 GMT
 
How to File a Claim Now in Apple’s $250M AI iPhone Settlement - CNET Wed, 06 May 2026 18:26:08 GMT
If you’re eligible to receive payment in the class action settlement surrounding Apple’s AI lawsuit, the claims website is now live.
 
File a Claim in the $7.85M PlayStation Antitrust Settlement Before the Deadline. Here’s How - CNET Mon, 04 May 2026 19:27:56 GMT
The payment will go to your PlayStation Network wallet after the final approval hearing in mid-October.
 
Are Your Earbuds Damaging Your Ears? Look Out for These Warning Signs - CNET Mon, 16 Feb 2026 15:50:57 GMT
After dealing with hearing loss, I spoke with two audiologists to learn more about the risks that come with wearing earbuds.