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Analysis: from 2019 to 2025, gains in pretraining compute efficiency came mostly from data improvements rather than model improvements (Dwarkesh Podcast) - Techmeme Wed, 09 Sep 2026 02:10:01 GMT

Dwarkesh Podcast:
Analysis: from 2019 to 2025, gains in pretraining compute efficiency came mostly from data improvements rather than model improvements — Breaking down 6 years of pretraining progress into data vs model improvements — How much of the rapid progress in AI that we've seen over the last few years 1 …

 
Apple Event 2026 Live: The First Foldable iPhone, iPhone 18 Pro, Apple Watch 12 and More - CNET - Google Wed, 09 Sep 2026 01:40:30 GMT
  1. Apple Event 2026 Live: The First Foldable iPhone, iPhone 18 Pro, Apple Watch 12 and More CNET
  2. How To Watch Apple Unveil The New iPhones On September 9 Engadget
  3. Five iPhone 18 Pro Camera Features Seemingly Leak in Code MacRumors
  4. Five Devices I Expect Apple to Announce on Wednesday Lifehacker
  5. Apple event expected to deliver foldable iPhone and debut of new CEO John Ternus CBS News
 
Persona 6 and Persona 4 Steam achievements surface - Gematsu - Google Wed, 09 Sep 2026 01:18:48 GMT
  1. Persona 6 and Persona 4 Steam achievements surface Gematsu
  2. Major Persona 6 Spoilers May Have Just Leaked In A Crazy Way kotaku.com
  3. [Spoilers] Persona 4 Revival Achievement List Revealed Persona Central
  4. Leaked Persona 6 Achievements Reveal Setting and Key Story Details DualShockers
  5. Persona 6 achievements leaked much earlier than expected Notebookcheck
 
Source: Gimlet Labs raised its $300M round after telling investors OpenAI may spend $100M+ annually on its services; OpenAI says it's not a paying customer yet (The Information) - Techmeme Wed, 09 Sep 2026 01:15:01 GMT

The Information:
Source: Gimlet Labs raised its $300M round after telling investors OpenAI may spend $100M+ annually on its services; OpenAI says it's not a paying customer yet — Gimlet Labs said late last week it had raised $300 million at a valuation of about $3 billion, in a round led by new investor Andreessen Horowitz.

 
Zelda: Master Collection Trading Cards Are On The Way - Nintendo Life - Google Wed, 09 Sep 2026 00:45:00 GMT
  1. Zelda: Master Collection Trading Cards Are On The Way Nintendo Life
  2. The Legend of Zelda Trading Card collection announced by Panini Gamereactor UK
  3. New Legend of Zelda additions coming to the Nintendo Museum and Nintendo Today! app Nintendo Wire
  4. Nintendo Museum reveals Zelda 40th anniversary tickets, book, photo ops, Super Family Restaurant attractions and more GoNintendo
  5. Zelda digital cards join Nintendo Today! app on Sept. 9th, 2026 GoNintendo
 
Anthropic researcher Jacob Coxon says he is quitting the AI industry over fears that tech companies are racing to build systems they won't be able to control (Amrith Ramkumar/Wall Street Journal) - Techmeme Wed, 09 Sep 2026 00:25:00 GMT

Amrith Ramkumar / Wall Street Journal:
Anthropic researcher Jacob Coxon says he is quitting the AI industry over fears that tech companies are racing to build systems they won't be able to control — Concerns are rising inside AI labs that competition is pushing tech companies to race toward self-improving models that risk spiraling out of human control

 
The NSA, CISA, and FBI issue a joint advisory warning that Chinese AI companies, including DeepSeek, are conducting "industrial-scale" distillation campaigns (Reuters) - Techmeme Wed, 09 Sep 2026 00:20:01 GMT

Reuters:
The NSA, CISA, and FBI issue a joint advisory warning that Chinese AI companies, including DeepSeek, are conducting “industrial-scale” distillation campaigns — The U.S. government on Tuesday accused Chinese artificial intelligence companies of maliciously copying technology …

 
Xbox’s Disc‑to‑Digital program just got a major boost as Ubisoft signs on with more publishers expected soon - Windows Central - Google Tue, 08 Sep 2026 23:58:27 GMT
  1. Xbox’s Disc‑to‑Digital program just got a major boost as Ubisoft signs on with more publishers expected soon Windows Central
  2. Xbox users can use last-gen Xbox One consoles to verify Xbox Series discs for disc-to-digital conversion tweaktown.com
  3. Ubisoft, Square Enix Opt Out of XBOX Disc to Digital Program insider-gaming.com
  4. Ubisoft did not support Xbox's player-favorite initiative to convert physical licenses to digital ixbt.games
  5. Xbox's Disc-To-Digital Program Has A Big Problem: Several Major Publishers Aren't Participating GameSpot
 
In an expanded class action lawsuit, a group of Claude subscribers says Anthropic deceptively advertised the limits of its Max subscription tier (Hayden Field/The Verge) - Techmeme Tue, 08 Sep 2026 23:30:04 GMT

Hayden Field / The Verge:
In an expanded class action lawsuit, a group of Claude subscribers says Anthropic deceptively advertised the limits of its Max subscription tier — Anthropic says power users are key to its business — it's prioritized them even when it means cutting off other popular applications, like OpenClaw.

 
Apple adds 37 hardware identifiers ahead of ‘Surprise and Shine’ event - 9to5mac.com - Google Tue, 08 Sep 2026 23:27:00 GMT
Apple adds 37 hardware identifiers ahead of ‘Surprise and Shine’ event 9to5mac.com
 
Apple wanted the iPhone Ultra to cost $1,999, new report says - GSMArena.com news - GSMArena.com - Google Tue, 08 Sep 2026 23:02:01 GMT
  1. Apple wanted the iPhone Ultra to cost $1,999, new report says - GSMArena.com news GSMArena.com
  2. Apple's Foldable iPhone Debuts Today: Will AAPL Stock Take Off? Yahoo Finance
  3. Apple says ‘Fold’ and competitors ask ‘How wide?’ The Verge
  4. Apple looks to AI capabilities to drive its new foldable phone sales Financial Times
  5. A folding iPhone was Tim Cook's decade-long passion project AppleInsider
 
Anti-Doomscroll Tamagotchi Only Lives if You Do - Hack a Day Tue, 08 Sep 2026 23:00:35 GMT
The virtual pet showing a distressed face while a phone is in use
The odds are, you have a device deliberately designed to be addictive in your pocket or on the table next to you if you aren’t staring at it right now– …read more
 
Q&A with Mark Zuckerberg on Muse, the data center backlash, Meta's recent youth-safety settlement, privacy concerns about Meta's smart glasses, and more (Alex Heath/Sources) - Techmeme Tue, 08 Sep 2026 22:40:00 GMT

Alex Heath / Sources:
Q&A with Mark Zuckerberg on Muse, the data center backlash, Meta's recent youth-safety settlement, privacy concerns about Meta's smart glasses, and more — Meta's CEO joins me for an in-depth conversation on episode two of the Sources podcast. — When Mark Zuckerberg laid out his …

 
Meta’s New AI Agent Wants to Get Personal With You - CNET Tue, 08 Sep 2026 22:33:09 GMT
The new Meta Muse agent can complete tasks and do your online shopping.
 
Microsoft Plugs Nearly 1,000 Security Holes - Krebs on Security - Google Tue, 08 Sep 2026 22:07:59 GMT
  1. Microsoft Plugs Nearly 1,000 Security Holes Krebs on Security
  2. Why this month’s Microsoft patch release is a doozy Ars Technica
  3. Microsoft Patches Record 974 Vulnerabilities, Including Two Exploited Zero-Days SecurityWeek
  4. Patch Tuesday is here — Windows 11 is expected to set yet another record for security updates in a month Windows Central
  5. Microsoft breaks another patch Tuesday record The Verge
 
Ireland's media watchdog investigates X over concerns about age assurance measures and parental controls, the first formal probe under the Online Safety Code (Brian O'Donovan/RTÉ) - Techmeme Tue, 08 Sep 2026 21:55:01 GMT

Brian O'Donovan / RTÉ:
Ireland's media watchdog investigates X over concerns about age assurance measures and parental controls, the first formal probe under the Online Safety Code — The media regulator Coimisiún na Meán has opened an investigation into Elon Musk's social media platform X amid concerns …

 
LG TV shown scanning LAN for third-party phones and other devices - ArsTechnica Tue, 08 Sep 2026 21:52:29 GMT
“It doesn’t cost a lot to store text forever.”
 
LG TV shown scanning LAN for third-party phones and other devices - Ars Technica - Google Tue, 08 Sep 2026 21:52:29 GMT
  1. LG TV shown scanning LAN for third-party phones and other devices Ars Technica
  2. LG TVs caught spying even when offline or on standby The Verge
  3. Disconnect your LG television from the internet, now AppleInsider
  4. LG accused of 'egregious invasion of privacy' over TV data collection The Register
  5. LG TV flaws could let attackers listen in, even in standby mode Malwarebytes
 
Block says it has submitted an application to US regulators to establish a federally regulated, uninsured national trust bank called Builders Bank & Trust (Elias Schisgall/Wall Street Journal) - Techmeme Tue, 08 Sep 2026 21:50:01 GMT

Elias Schisgall / Wall Street Journal:
Block says it has submitted an application to US regulators to establish a federally regulated, uninsured national trust bank called Builders Bank & Trust — The financial technology company is seeking to establish a federally regulated, uninsured national trust bank — Block wants to build a bank.

 
World’s Largest Gun Aims to Shoot Satellites Into Space - CNET Tue, 08 Sep 2026 21:44:47 GMT
The world’s largest gun belongs to Longshot Space, which plans to go even bigger in the hopes of harnessing its technology to shoot satellites into space instead of using rockets.
 
Chime agrees to acquire longtime banking partner Stride Bank for $590M; Stride will become Chime Bank, a wholly owned subsidiary; CHYM jumps 8.5%+ after hours (Paige Smith/Bloomberg) - Techmeme Tue, 08 Sep 2026 21:40:00 GMT

Paige Smith / Bloomberg:
Chime agrees to acquire longtime banking partner Stride Bank for $590M; Stride will become Chime Bank, a wholly owned subsidiary; CHYM jumps 8.5%+ after hours — Chime Financial Inc. struck a deal to buy Stride Bank for $590 million in cash, snapping up its longtime partner as the fintech streamlines its operations.

 
The White House removed its border-wall Tetris clone - Engadget Tue, 08 Sep 2026 21:33:02 GMT
The game, 'Build the Wall,' filtered classic block-stacking mechanics through the Trump administration's immigration policies.
 
GOG brings back "big box" PC games, one printable template at a time - ArsTechnica Tue, 08 Sep 2026 21:23:13 GMT
Preservation "goodies" also includes downloadable 3D models for desktop perusal.
 
GOG brings back "big box" PC games, one printable template at a time - Ars Technica - Google Tue, 08 Sep 2026 21:23:13 GMT
GOG brings back "big box" PC games, one printable template at a time Ars TechnicaSee more headlines & perspectives on Google News
 
Cockroach Milk, How to Blow Your Nose, and Mosquito Printers: The Ig Nobels of 2026 - Wired Tue, 08 Sep 2026 21:15:00 GMT
Every year, the prizes recognize the weirdest research that often raises some very serious scientific questions.
 
Why this month's Microsoft patch release is a doozy - ArsTechnica Tue, 08 Sep 2026 21:11:46 GMT
Security gnomes are pumping out patches ahead of an expected onslaught of AI-assisted attacks.
 
Source: Anthropic is severing ties with the Information Technology Industry Council after the tech industry trade group opposed three export control measures (Maria Curi/Axios) - Techmeme Tue, 08 Sep 2026 20:35:01 GMT

Maria Curi / Axios:
Source: Anthropic is severing ties with the Information Technology Industry Council after the tech industry trade group opposed three export control measures — Anthropic is severing ties with the Information Technology Industry Council, an industry advocacy group, over legislation …

 
Apple Releases Firmware Update for 140W USB-C Power Adapter - MacRumors - Google Tue, 08 Sep 2026 20:34:55 GMT
Apple Releases Firmware Update for 140W USB-C Power Adapter MacRumors
 
Girl Scouts Unleash Treats for Dogs and Allergy-Safe Cookies for Humans - CNET Tue, 08 Sep 2026 20:33:40 GMT
You won’t be able to buy Patch Pals and Sparkables from your neighborhood Girl Scout, however.
 
The universal language of space is... Star Trek? Mais oui. - ArsTechnica Tue, 08 Sep 2026 20:20:20 GMT
"Science fiction imagines the future. We build it."
 
ChatGPT Sketch turns your bad drawings into detailed AI images - The Verge - Google Tue, 08 Sep 2026 20:16:09 GMT
  1. ChatGPT Sketch turns your bad drawings into detailed AI images The Verge
  2. Introducing ChatGPT Images 2.5 OpenAI
  3. OpenAI's image models are now inside Adobe's Firefly The Next Web
  4. GPT Images 2.5 Boosts Realism and Speed blockchain.news
  5. ChatGPT Images 2.5 is out — I’ve been testing it for 24 hours, and these are the 3 new features you’ll actually use TechRadar
 
Muse, Meta’s New Personal AI Agent, Needs You to Trust It - Wired Tue, 08 Sep 2026 20:12:51 GMT
Designed to compete with OpenClaw and Instinct, the company says Muse can do everything from sell your car to book you a plane ticket.
 
NIH to use part of its budget to pay for Department of Defense research - ArsTechnica Tue, 08 Sep 2026 20:06:44 GMT
Money would ostensibly fund research the NIH leadership said it no longer wanted.
 
Are Desktop PC-ABS Prints Outperformed by Industrial FDM? Not Really - Hack a Day Tue, 08 Sep 2026 20:00:26 GMT
[Igor] of [My Tech Fun] set out to discover what differences, if any, can be found between parts printed in PC-ABS filament on an industrial 3D printer, and those from …read more
 
What is Roku's secret menu and how do you unlock it? - Engadget Tue, 08 Sep 2026 20:00:00 GMT
Roku has multiple secret menus that will allow you to make changes to how it behaves and even adjust your ad preferences.
 
Antioch, which creates high-fidelity simulations to reduce the need for hardware validation in physical AI training, raised a $32M Series A led by Greylock (John Koetsier/Forbes) - Techmeme Tue, 08 Sep 2026 19:55:02 GMT

John Koetsier / Forbes:
Antioch, which creates high-fidelity simulations to reduce the need for hardware validation in physical AI training, raised a $32M Series A led by Greylock — Figure AI pulled the wraps off Index last week. It's a billion-dollar bet on real-world data for robot AI training …

 
Supreme Court forces TV stations to sell more election ads at steep discounts - ArsTechnica Tue, 08 Sep 2026 19:50:00 GMT
Republican victory means stations must offer lowest ad prices to political parties.
 
Google will 'degrade' Search in Europe to avoid EU fines - Engadget Tue, 08 Sep 2026 19:40:27 GMT
EU users are welcome to look up the definition of "malicious compliance" on, say, DuckDuckGo.
 
Modders have already found two ways to make DLSS 5 playable, and neither one is Nvidia's - TechSpot Tue, 08 Sep 2026 19:29:00 GMT

When we benchmarked DLSS 5 across the entire RTX 50 series last week with no frame generation inflating the charts, the numbers were bleak enough on their own. An RTX 5090 fell from 192 FPS to 76 FPS at 4K. An RTX 5060 Ti dropped from 129 FPS to 46 FPS at 1440p.

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Meta's personal AI agent Muse is powered by Muse Spark 1.3 and is free for up to 100M tokens per week; users can get more compute via $20 and $100 monthly tiers (Riley Griffin/Bloomberg) - Techmeme Tue, 08 Sep 2026 19:20:01 GMT

Riley Griffin / Bloomberg:
Meta's personal AI agent Muse is powered by Muse Spark 1.3 and is free for up to 100M tokens per week; users can get more compute via $20 and $100 monthly tiers — Meta Platforms Inc. unveiled a new artificial intelligence agent designed to carry out tasks on a user's behalf …

 
Meta says Muse users can connect their apps to send emails, book travel, turn recipe Reels into grocery lists, make purchases thanks to Link by Stripe, and more (Sarah Perez/TechCrunch) - Techmeme Tue, 08 Sep 2026 19:15:09 GMT

Sarah Perez / TechCrunch:
Meta says Muse users can connect their apps to send emails, book travel, turn recipe Reels into grocery lists, make purchases thanks to Link by Stripe, and more — Less than two weeks after Meta agreed to a massive $18 billion multistate settlement in a lawsuit over social media's consumer harms …

 
Top chipmakers embrace ASML’s $400M machines, agree to crucial chipmaking change - ArsTechnica Tue, 08 Sep 2026 19:12:53 GMT
Chipmaking changes could boost productivity of new ASML machines by 40 percent.
 
Exclusive: Two of gaming’s biggest names are making a big investment in gaming’s future - Game File | Stephen Totilo - Google Tue, 08 Sep 2026 19:12:02 GMT
  1. Exclusive: Two of gaming’s biggest names are making a big investment in gaming’s future Game File | Stephen Totilo
  2. As PlayStation Architect Mark Cerny 'Nears the End' of His Career, He Looks to Pay It Forward to the Next Generation of Game Developers IGN
  3. Game Awards Host Geoff Keighley And PlayStation Architect Mark Cerny Will Start Giving $2 Million To Young Game Designers Each Year kotaku.com
  4. Mark Cerny and Geoff Keighley Launch Nova Games Foundation insider-gaming.com
  5. PlayStation hardware architect Mark Cerny is nearing the end of his career Gamereactor UK
 
Meta launches Muse, a personal AI agent that runs on a dedicated VM in Meta's cloud, initially available in the US, with support coming soon for its AI glasses (Ina Fried/Axios) - Techmeme Tue, 08 Sep 2026 19:10:02 GMT

Ina Fried / Axios:
Meta launches Muse, a personal AI agent that runs on a dedicated VM in Meta's cloud, initially available in the US, with support coming soon for its AI glasses — Meta on Tuesday announced Muse, a personal AI agent built on the latest generation of models developed under chief AI officer Alexandr Wang.

 
OpenAI says, while unlikely, it "cannot rule out that de-identified data derived" from Buckmaster's and Alpöge's use of its products helped improve its models (OpenAI) - Techmeme Tue, 08 Sep 2026 19:05:01 GMT

OpenAI:
OpenAI says, while unlikely, it “cannot rule out that de-identified data derived” from Buckmaster's and Alpöge's use of its products helped improve its models — Read the paper Link to Lean formalized proof — We're sharing a solution to the Navier-Stokes existence …

 
Don't panic, but there's a Playdate Update Showcase tomorrow - Engadget Tue, 08 Sep 2026 19:05:00 GMT
A new season of Playdate games is coming, to be announced tomorrow.
 
Meta reveals its AI agent that can shop, send emails and plan trips on your behalf - Engadget Tue, 08 Sep 2026 19:00:00 GMT
Muse, Meta's newly revealed AI agent, can perform tasks autonomously, if you trust it to do that.
 
Sonos just launched ‘Sonos 27’ app update, here’s what’s new - 9to5mac.com - Google Tue, 08 Sep 2026 18:59:00 GMT
  1. Sonos just launched ‘Sonos 27’ app update, here’s what’s new 9to5mac.com
  2. Naysayers be damned, Sonos is right to keep its Award-winning Beam 2 Dolby Atmos soundbar on sale What Hi-Fi?
  3. How Sonos rebooted itself The Verge
  4. Sonos 27 Adds AI Control, New Ways to Move Sound, and an Easier App Experience to your Sonos System Morningstar
  5. Sonos adds smarter voice controls and AI features KTLA
 
Godzilla Minus Zero IMAX trailer teases King Ghidorah - ArsTechnica Tue, 08 Sep 2026 18:53:23 GMT
Director Takashi Yamazaki's hotly anticipated sequel takes place two years after 2023 film's events.
 
Riot, after 17 years, finally adds team voice chat to League of Legends - Engadget Tue, 08 Sep 2026 18:52:35 GMT
After the better part of two decades, you can finally talk to your whole team in LoL.
 
“This is the AI men actually use”: Meta ads pushed apps nudifying real teens - ArsTechnica Tue, 08 Sep 2026 18:43:09 GMT
Meta dragged its feet removing ads that nudify young girls' Instagram pics.
 
NVIDIA's DLSS 5 adds subtle details to NBA 2K27, but demands a lot more power - Engadget Tue, 08 Sep 2026 18:31:54 GMT
DLSS 5's juice may not be worth the squeeze for launch title NBA 2K27.
 
Fixing a 1990s LEGO Electric Train Speed Regulator - Hack a Day Tue, 08 Sep 2026 18:30:37 GMT
Before LEGO train sets moved to battery-powered locomotives with plastic rails, all of them worked pretty much like any other train set of the era. This meant metal rails that …read more
 
The rise in drive prices is being driven by AI and even HDDs can't hide - Engadget Tue, 08 Sep 2026 18:30:00 GMT
SSDs are preferable for many reasons, but with storage prices skyrocketing, there are some scenarios where opting for an HDD makes more sense.
 
Apple and Google Miss Deadline to Block Child Nudity on Their Phones in the UK - Wired Tue, 08 Sep 2026 18:13:26 GMT
Now the UK government plans to introduce new legislation that would see companies face fines and potential criminal liability, and signaled similar plans could extend to Snapchat and Instagram.
 
The first trailer for the Sam Altman biopic is damn creepy - Engadget Tue, 08 Sep 2026 18:08:04 GMT
Sam Altman biopic Artificial will be in movie theaters on Christmas Day. Here's the first trailer.
 
Update to Google’s AI weather model improves forecast accuracy - ArsTechnica Tue, 08 Sep 2026 18:00:56 GMT
Like traditional weather models, it benefits from an expanded set of inputs.
 
How to reboot your Samsung Galaxy tablet - Engadget Tue, 08 Sep 2026 18:00:00 GMT
There are several methods for restarting your Samsung Galaxy tablet, and most of them keep your data and apps.
 
The Legend Of Zelda: Ocarina Of Time remake arrives on Switch 2 November 5 - TechSpot Tue, 08 Sep 2026 17:54:00 GMT

The remake brings one of Nintendo's most beloved games into the modern era. The original arrived on the Nintendo 64 in late 1998 and was unlike anything seen up to that point. The 3D action adventure game was initially planned for the 64DD, but was eventually moved to cartridge when...

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Dbrand already has iPhone Ultra cases, spoiling Apple's surprise - Engadget Tue, 08 Sep 2026 17:30:00 GMT
Dbrand is getting the jump on the worst-kept secret in the smartphone world.
 
Next Apple TV's Chip Revealed in Latest Leak - MacRumors - Google Tue, 08 Sep 2026 17:19:48 GMT
  1. Next Apple TV's Chip Revealed in Latest Leak MacRumors
  2. Apple TV 4K may get Siri AI, thanks to the A19 or A19 Pro chip AppleInsider
  3. New Apple TV 4K will be more powerful upgrade than we thought, per leak 9to5mac.com
  4. Next Apple TV could get a much bigger performance upgrade than expected The Apple Post
  5. Leak: Apple TV 4K said to get 2x performance upgrade and up to 12 GB RAM Notebookcheck
 
Nintendo isn’t scared of GTA VI - The Verge - Google Tue, 08 Sep 2026 17:13:51 GMT
Nintendo isn’t scared of GTA VI The Verge
 
Lucky enthusiast found $12,000 worth of RAM sitting in his garage - TechSpot Tue, 08 Sep 2026 17:11:00 GMT

According to Redditor VastOption875, the old server, which had been collecting dust in their garage, contained 30 64GB DDR4-2666 memory modules, totaling nearly 2TB.

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Threads is overhauling its in-app analytics with more details, except for link clicks - Engadget Tue, 08 Sep 2026 17:00:00 GMT
The insights section of the Threads app now surfaces AI summaries and contextual info about post performance.
 
HWiNFO lets you see exactly what your PC hardware is doing - TechSpot Tue, 08 Sep 2026 16:52:00 GMT
HWiNFO combines detailed system information with extensive sensor monitoring, making it useful for checking temperatures, power usage, clock speeds, and other hardware behavior in real time. It can also help troubleshoot performance issues.
 
Preview: BlizzCon 2026 feels like a turning point as Blizzard prepares updates for every major franchise - Windows Central - Google Tue, 08 Sep 2026 16:50:28 GMT
  1. Preview: BlizzCon 2026 feels like a turning point as Blizzard prepares updates for every major franchise Windows Central
  2. Your Preview Guide to Diablo at BlizzCon 2026 Blizzard News
  3. Blizzard clarifies Diablo 4 at BlizzCon 2026: Twitch Drops, not a free trial en.softonic.com
  4. We are expecting the most exciting BlizzCon in 12 years, hopefully there won't be a second Immortalgate mein-mmo.de
  5. BlizzCon 2026 Returns After 3 Years — Will New Games Be Revealed? Inven Global
 
Google complies with EU rules for travel searches, says the new results stink - ArsTechnica Tue, 08 Sep 2026 16:49:55 GMT
The EU continues to go after Google search practices it sees as anticompetitive.
 
New law to force tech firms to prevent children from taking nude images - BBC - Google Tue, 08 Sep 2026 16:48:29 GMT
  1. New law to force tech firms to prevent children from taking nude images BBC
  2. UK to force Apple and Google to block explicit images on children’s smartphones The Guardian
  3. UK to Force Apple, Google to Block Nude Images on Kids’ Devices Bloomberg.com
  4. Nudity to be banned on children’s phones telegraph.co.uk
  5. UK says it will force tech giants to stop children sharing nude images Financial Times
 
OpenAI Just Claimed a Huge Math Discovery. Some Academics Are Crying Foul - Wired Tue, 08 Sep 2026 16:42:05 GMT
A landmark announcement by the frontier AI lab has been overshadowed by accusations of impropriety.
 
The White House made a "Tetris" clone. The Tetris Company was not amused. - ArsTechnica Tue, 08 Sep 2026 16:31:21 GMT
Trump admin's propaganda "arcade" hits some apparent legal limits.
 
What is the purpose of LiDAR on your iPhone and how do you use it? - Engadget Tue, 08 Sep 2026 16:30:00 GMT
Some iPhone models are equipped with a LiDAR sensor, which helps the camera better interpret information about what's around you.
 
The secret to protecting next-gen spacecraft might be eggshells - ArsTechnica Tue, 08 Sep 2026 16:20:58 GMT
3D-printed aluminum eggshell arrays filled with water proved more effective at impact resistance.
 
How to watch this week's second Nintendo Direct - Engadget Tue, 08 Sep 2026 16:18:52 GMT
After shining the spotlight on The Legend of Zelda, Nintendo will focus on other games in its second Direct for around 45 minutes.
 
PC shipments are falling, but manufacturers are making more money selling pricier AI PCs - TechSpot Tue, 08 Sep 2026 16:16:00 GMT

The pressure is originating in the AI infrastructure market, where demand for memory chips has driven up component costs and limited supply for other hardware categories.

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Chinese giants Xiaomi, Huawei race to get ahead of Apple’s rumored foldable iPhone - CNBC - Google Tue, 08 Sep 2026 16:11:25 GMT
  1. Chinese giants Xiaomi, Huawei race to get ahead of Apple’s rumored foldable iPhone CNBC
  2. I Actually Really Like Xiaomi’s Folding iPhone Ultra Rival CNET
  3. Huawei, Xiaomi launch new foldable smartphones ahead of Apple event Reuters
  4. Xiaomi’s Gorgeous 18 Fold Smartphone Has Leica Cameras PetaPixel
  5. Huawei, Xiaomi to Debut New Top Phones on Eve of Foldable iPhone Bloomberg.com
 
Attack on Titan 3 opening animation key visual revealed - Gematsu - Google Tue, 08 Sep 2026 16:11:20 GMT
  1. Attack on Titan 3 opening animation key visual revealed Gematsu
  2. KOEI TECMO Celebrates the 17 th Anniversary of Attack on Titan with a New Visual for Attack on Titan 3 gamespress.com
  3. Attack on Titan 3 animated opening key visual revealed Niche Gamer
  4. Attack on Titan 3 key visual shared GoNintendo
  5. Attack on Titan 3 Reveals MAPPA Anniversary Visual Featuring Eren, Mikasa, Armin, and Levi Noisy Pixel
 
Pokémon TCG: 30th Celebration Elite Trainer Box Preorder Requests Are Live at Amazon - IGN - Google Tue, 08 Sep 2026 16:09:13 GMT
  1. Pokémon TCG: 30th Celebration Elite Trainer Box Preorder Requests Are Live at Amazon IGN
  2. Today’s Top Deals: Pokémon Legends Z-A, Pokémon First Partner Illustration 3, and Batman Knightfall Omnibus IGN
  3. Amazon Restocks the Prismatic Evolutions Super-Premium Collection at $274.99 eGamers.io
  4. Best Pokémon TCG deal: Destined Rivals Elite Trainer Box gets a surprise 5% price drop on Amazon Mashable
  5. Pokémon TCG's Chaos Rising Booster Display Box hits a new low price on Amazon for Labor Day. Save $60 now. Yahoo
 
Nintendo Reveals Ocarina of Time Remake Release Date, a Zelda Switch 2 and a Real Ocarina - CNET Tue, 08 Sep 2026 16:09:09 GMT
Nintendo is marking four decades of Zelda with special hardware, playable ocarinas and more ways for fans to celebrate the legendary series.
 
The combat demo for Free Stars: Children of Infinity is out, and it's free - ArsTechnica Tue, 08 Sep 2026 16:05:32 GMT
Blast your opponents in 1v1 arcade space battles like it's 1992 all over again.
 
Apple Expected to Unveil a Folding iPhone at Annual Launch Event - The New York Times - Google Tue, 08 Sep 2026 16:03:26 GMT
  1. Apple Expected to Unveil a Folding iPhone at Annual Launch Event The New York Times
  2. iPhone 18 Pro: Nine Reasons Not to Upgrade This Year MacRumors
  3. Apple still on track for a revolutionary iPhone 20 in 2027 AppleInsider
  4. Hardware parade: Apple plans over a dozen new products by early 2027 heise online
  5. Leaked iPhone roadmap reveals plans for larger foldable, ‘biggest overhaul,’ more 9to5mac.com
 
What are the actual differences between cheap and expensive smart TVs? - Engadget Tue, 08 Sep 2026 16:00:00 GMT
Nearly any TV is suitable for 4K content, but spending more gets you a better viewing experience and several other advantages.
 
Chrome will now release updates every two weeks to better tackle security threats - Engadget Tue, 08 Sep 2026 16:00:00 GMT
Chrome will start releasing new versions of its stable browser more frequently.
 
Here’s Samsung’s Advice for Apple and Its Upcoming Folding iPhone - WIRED - Google Tue, 08 Sep 2026 16:00:00 GMT
  1. Here’s Samsung’s Advice for Apple and Its Upcoming Folding iPhone WIRED
  2. Annoyingly, the Galaxy Z Fold 8 is the best advert for an iPhone Fold yet 9to5Google
  3. Foldable Phones Are Back, and They’re Bringing Bad News to Your Billfold The Daily Upside
  4. Apple's iPhone Ultra will help the foldable market hit a big milestone this year PhoneArena
  5. Apple foldable could transform stalling market – IDC mobilenewscwp.co.uk
 
Here’s Samsung’s Advice for Apple and Its Upcoming Folding iPhone - Wired Tue, 08 Sep 2026 16:00:00 GMT
The competition is “absolutely welcome” by the pioneering Korean giant, but Samsung warns that the device’s “weight” is crucial.
 
Lego announces its third Legend of Zelda set, this time featuring Link on Epona - videogameschronicle.com - Google Tue, 08 Sep 2026 15:55:22 GMT
  1. Lego announces its third Legend of Zelda set, this time featuring Link on Epona videogameschronicle.com
  2. LEGO Releasing a New Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time Set Featuring Link and Epona Sole Retriever
  3. LEGO The Legend of Zelda: Link & Epona (77094): New 18+ Set StoneWars.com
  4. Lego is bringing back Link and Epona for new Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time set Polygon.com
  5. LEGO The Legend of Zelda Link and Epona set revealed! Jay's Brick Blog
 
Rebel Wolves Already Working On ‘Next Chapter in The Dawnwalker Saga’ - insider-gaming.com - Google Tue, 08 Sep 2026 15:43:04 GMT
  1. Rebel Wolves Already Working On ‘Next Chapter in The Dawnwalker Saga’ insider-gaming.com
  2. I Wish Blood Of Dawnwalker Would Stop Bailing Me Out Of Tough Choices kotaku.com
  3. What quests to do before mass in The Blood of Dawnwalker Polygon.com
  4. 8 must-know The Blood of Dawnwalker tips to avoid wasting time segments GAMINGbible
  5. Rebel Wolves Kicks Off Development on 'The Blood of Dawnwalker 2' Inven Global
 
Hackaday Europe 2026: Outdoors with Robots - Hack a Day Tue, 08 Sep 2026 15:35:23 GMT
Erin Kennedy has been building robots for over a decade now, with a focus on smaller bots that interact with, or maybe even clean up, the outdoor environment. Still other …read more
 
Intel's CPUs could get 10% more expensive next month - TechSpot Tue, 08 Sep 2026 15:34:00 GMT

According to DigiTimes, supply-chain sources say Intel is prioritizing profit margins as CEO Lip-Bu Tan reviews CPU pricing, manufacturing costs, and its product lineup.

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Disassembling a Mini Air Blower to Make RC Airplanes - Hack a Day Tue, 08 Sep 2026 15:30:18 GMT
As a certified RC airplane fan, the [RCMakerLab] on YouTube found themselves looking at one of those nifty mini air blowers that provide an alternative to a compressor and canned …read more
 
Apple Watch GPS vs GPS + Cellular: What's the difference? - Engadget Tue, 08 Sep 2026 15:30:00 GMT
Some Apple Watch models give you the ability to stay connected even when you're away from your phone. But is it worth the cost?
 
Nintendo is releasing a 40th anniversary Legend of Zelda Switch 2 on October 29 - Engadget Tue, 08 Sep 2026 15:10:03 GMT
No, the Zelda anniversary edition Switch 2 doesn't come with a copy of Ocarina of Time.
 
Chrome is now shipping updates every 2 weeks as AI changes the security landscape - TechCrunch - Google Tue, 08 Sep 2026 15:04:09 GMT
  1. Chrome is now shipping updates every 2 weeks as AI changes the security landscape TechCrunch
  2. Google Accelerates Chrome Updates to Outrun Fast-Moving AI Hackers PYMNTS.com
  3. Chrome Will Now Release Updates Every Two Weeks To Better Tackle Security Threats Engadget
  4. Google Chrome starts two-week release cycle with version 153 9to5Google
  5. Google Chrome cuts update cycle to 2 weeks to fix security gaps | Earlier, Chrome followed 4-week update cycle | Inshorts Inshorts
 
Why is Apple CarPlay draining your phone battery? - Engadget Tue, 08 Sep 2026 15:00:00 GMT
Apple CarPlay requires a lot of battery to power navigation, music and other apps on your car's display, but you can take a few mitigation steps.
 
What is a dual-band router and why is it important for good Wi-Fi? - Engadget Tue, 08 Sep 2026 15:00:00 GMT
Modern routers have two or more bands, but what's the purpose of a dual-band router? Here's what it does and why it matters.
 
Apple is reportedly exploring a Chinese memory supplier, and it's politically loaded - TechSpot Tue, 08 Sep 2026 14:58:00 GMT

For Apple, the prospect underscores how China's domestic chip industry is beginning to create new supply-chain choices – and new political complications – for the world's biggest technology companies.

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Nintendo’s Ocarina of Time remake launches in November - The Verge - Google Tue, 08 Sep 2026 14:26:02 GMT
  1. Nintendo’s Ocarina of Time remake launches in November The Verge
  2. The Legend of Zelda 40th Anniversary Direct 9.8.2026 Nintendo
  3. 4 things we learned from the 'Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time' Nintendo Direct Mashable
  4. Nintendo sets release date for classic 'Zelda' remake, reveals first gameplay trailer 13WMAZ
  5. The Legend of Zelda 40th Anniversary Edition Switch 2 and Accessories Are Going Up for Preorder IGN
 
Apple Arcade unveils five new games being added soon - 9to5mac.com - Google Tue, 08 Sep 2026 14:25:00 GMT
  1. Apple Arcade unveils five new games being added soon 9to5mac.com
  2. The internet’s favorite cat comes to Apple Arcade with Pusheen’s Place apple.com
  3. Pusheen’s first game is coming to Apple Arcade The Verge
  4. Apple Arcade gets 'Pusheen's Place,' 'Terraria+,' and more in October AppleInsider
  5. On October 1, Apple Arcade is rolling out a lineup of new games MacTech.com
 
An Hour of Gundam: Rogue Orbit Made Me Feverish for More Robot Combat - CNET Tue, 08 Sep 2026 14:01:42 GMT
The game seems geared more toward melee action than 3D zero-G combat — think less Armored Core and more Dynasty Warriors or Virtual On.
 
Richard Kelly on Donnie Darko at 25: ‘It’s a Miracle That Any Movie Gets Made’ - Wired Tue, 08 Sep 2026 14:00:00 GMT
The director discusses his debut novel, staying true to an artistic vision, and the absurd line of dialogue from Donnie Darko he believes will find its way into his obituary.
 
SteelSeries’ pro-grade, wireless Xbox controller sure is expensive - The Verge - Google Tue, 08 Sep 2026 14:00:00 GMT
  1. SteelSeries’ pro-grade, wireless Xbox controller sure is expensive The Verge
  2. SteelSeries Aeon Pro: The Infinite Battery Life, Dual-System Xbox and PC Controller Impresses, Despite Its High Price Digital Foundry
  3. SteelSeries’ New Aeon Pro PC And Xbox Elite Controller Is A ‘World First’ Forbes
  4. SteelSeries Introduces Aeon Pro, the World's First Quickswitch Dock System and Controller for Xbox and PC techpowerup.com
  5. This new pro controller makes one key change that I've wanted for years (but still has one flaw) Yahoo Tech
 
watchOS 27 code reveals four changes for Apple Watch Ultra 4, more - 9to5mac.com - Google Tue, 08 Sep 2026 13:57:00 GMT
  1. watchOS 27 code reveals four changes for Apple Watch Ultra 4, more 9to5mac.com
  2. Leak Hints at Four New Features for Apple Watch Series 12 and Ultra 4 MacRumors
  3. Apple Watch Series 12 may not be much different, but watchOS 27 still has surprises AppleInsider
  4. Apple Watch Series 12 and Ultra 4 are expected tomorrow: Here’s what the leaks reveal Macworld
  5. Apple Event: What To Expect From Apple Watch Series 12 And Ultra 4 Forbes
 
EV batteries last longer than drivers feared - ArsTechnica Tue, 08 Sep 2026 13:56:38 GMT
Study suggests used vehicles can retain about 90% of original usable battery capacity after 150,000 km.
 
California city canceled Flock, removed its cameras, then found the company had put some of them back - TechSpot Tue, 08 Sep 2026 13:49:00 GMT

Grass Valley, California, is one of the many cities that have dropped Flock license plate cameras. It comes as the company faces criticism over the extent of its devices' surveillance network, the sharing of data with other agencies, the cost, and, most controversially, their misuse by police officers.

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‘Destiny’ Has Inspired A 10-Year Plan For ‘ARC Raiders’ - Forbes - Google Tue, 08 Sep 2026 13:37:14 GMT
‘Destiny’ Has Inspired A 10-Year Plan For ‘ARC Raiders’ ForbesSee more headlines & perspectives on Google News
 
Xiaomi 18 Fold takes on the foldable iPhone with a 200MP camera and 6,000mAh battery - TechSpot Tue, 08 Sep 2026 13:18:00 GMT

The phone has a 5.38-inch cover display and a 7.58-inch internal display. Both use 120Hz LTPO panels and can reach 4,000 nits of peak brightness, according to Xiaomi. The folding display is protected by a new double-layer ultra-thin glass structure.

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The Best Things I Saw At IFA 2026 - Engadget - Google Tue, 08 Sep 2026 13:15:00 GMT
  1. The Best Things I Saw At IFA 2026 Engadget
  2. IFA Berlin 2026 Live: The Biggest Announcements From Samsung, Dyson, LG and More CNET
  3. The best tech and gadgets announced at IFA 2026 The Verge
  4. Best of IFA 2026: 10 hot PC products and tech on the horizon PCWorld
  5. The 5 Best Humanoid Robots Of IFA 2026 bgr.com
 
Old School RuneScape developer sentenced for stealing and selling in-game virtual gold - TechSpot Tue, 08 Sep 2026 12:47:00 GMT

Stealing virtual gold coins can earn some real-world money, even in retro-focused experiences such as Old School RuneScape. A developer named Andrew Lakeman tried to abuse his privileged position as a content creator working at Jagex, but a years-long investigation has illustrated that crime does not pay – no matter...

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With another huge infusion of cash, Stoke Space goes even bigger - ArsTechnica Tue, 08 Sep 2026 12:29:18 GMT
The space economy will grow exactly as fast as we can launch rockets.
 
A galaxy-shaking clash comes to Warhammer TV this week - Warhammer Community - Google Tue, 08 Sep 2026 12:21:04 GMT
A galaxy-shaking clash comes to Warhammer TV this week Warhammer Community
 
An AI-developed drug appeared to make patients biologically younger in a clinical trial - TechSpot Tue, 08 Sep 2026 12:13:00 GMT

The experimental drug, rentosertib, comes from Insilico Medicine and was developed to treat idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis, a disease that progressively scars the lungs.

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People’s Picks: 4 Phone Brands Dominate, but 1 Reigns Supreme and It’s Not Apple - CNET Tue, 08 Sep 2026 12:00:00 GMT
Apple may seem like an obvious winner for most, but readers’ responses say this brand is a force to be reckoned with in the smartphone space.
 
Should You Buy a New iPhone From Apple, a Carrier or Unlocked? Here’s What to Know - CNET Tue, 08 Sep 2026 12:00:00 GMT
You have a lot of options when buying a new iPhone. In this guide, we walk you through the decision process of exactly where to buy and whether to get an unlocked one.
 
Meta Failed to Catch Hundreds of AI Child Abuse Ads. Some Included Images of Real Kids - Wired Tue, 08 Sep 2026 12:00:00 GMT
Images of real children—including a member of a European royal family—were used to create some of the 350 ads containing child sexual abuse. Lawmakers say they plan to investigate.
 
WeChat Zero-Click Worm Took Over Accounts on iPhone and Android via Incoming Calls - The Hacker News - Google Tue, 08 Sep 2026 11:54:00 GMT
  1. WeChat Zero-Click Worm Took Over Accounts on iPhone and Android via Incoming Calls The Hacker News
  2. A Hacking Tool Built With A.I. Can Breach Phones Without a Click The New York Times
  3. "Zero-click" WeChat worm could hijack accounts and spread via a single call Help Net Security
  4. This AI-Developed Computer Worm Could Have Hijacked a Billion Accounts PCMag
  5. US firm alerts WeChat to AI hacking tool Semafor
 
Jeep, Ram, Hyundai, and Ford are turning to gas backup engines to save the electric truck - TechSpot Tue, 08 Sep 2026 11:25:00 GMT

The approach could make electric trucks and larger SUVs more practical, though its success will depend on whether consumers see enough value in the added technology to pay more for it.

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iPhone Air 2 Could Replace iPhone 18, Sketchy Rumor Claims - MacRumors - Google Tue, 08 Sep 2026 11:23:39 GMT
  1. iPhone Air 2 Could Replace iPhone 18, Sketchy Rumor Claims MacRumors
  2. iPhone 18 rumored to get a radically different design PhoneArena
  3. iPhone Air review one year later: More than the sum of its flaws AppleInsider
  4. Everything We Know So Far About the Apple iPhone Air 2 The Gadgeteer
  5. Standard iPhone 18 delayed, spring 2027 launch expected Technobaboy
 
Grand Theft Auto 6 worldwide unlock times revealed, and Xbox owners can seemingly still use the old New Zealand trick to play early - Eurogamer.net - Google Tue, 08 Sep 2026 11:12:12 GMT
  1. Grand Theft Auto 6 worldwide unlock times revealed, and Xbox owners can seemingly still use the old New Zealand trick to play early Eurogamer.net
  2. GTA 6's Worldwide Release Times Revealed - with New Zealand Set to Receive Access 19 Hours Before Mexico and Central America Digital Foundry
  3. GTA 6 Will Launch Digitally at Midnight Around the World, So Of Course Fans Are Already Planning to Set Their Console Locations to New Zealand Yahoo Tech
  4. GTA 6 to be playable early on Xbox, but PlayStation users will miss out GAMINGbible
  5. GTA 6 Could Launch 18 Hours Early for Players Using This PS5 Trick Men's Journal
 
FuturLab cuts staff after cancelling non-Powerwash Simulator title - GamesIndustry.biz - Google Tue, 08 Sep 2026 11:00:58 GMT
  1. FuturLab cuts staff after cancelling non-Powerwash Simulator title GamesIndustry.biz
  2. Report: FuturLab lays off devs without informing team leads or managers Game Developer
  3. Wake Up Babe, New Layoff Horrors Just Dropped Aftermath
  4. FuturLab’s Cancelled Game Highlights the Growing Cost of Taking Risks mxdwn Games
  5. PowerWash Simulator Execs Absurdly Tried To Soften The Blow Of Layoffs By Referring To Let-Go Workers As 'The Leavers' kotaku.com
 
A 1024 Byte Python Interpreter - Hack a Day Tue, 08 Sep 2026 11:00:55 GMT
Like many of us, [Austin] finds writing code satisfying — especially if it is challenging. His latest challenge: shoehorn something that looks like Python into 512 bytes. Ok, that didn’t …read more
 
How NASA Testing Changed US Food Inspection Forever - Wired Tue, 08 Sep 2026 11:00:00 GMT
In the early 20th century, public outcry following Upton Sinclair’s The Jungle led to stricter food safety protocols. NASA took them a step further.
 
5 Best Smart Speakers (2026): Alexa, Google, Apple - Wired Tue, 08 Sep 2026 10:35:00 GMT
Looking to add a smart speaker to your house? Here’s which to choose, whether you’re an Alexa, Siri, or Gemini fan.
 
The smartphone trap we built for ourselves - vox.com - Google Tue, 08 Sep 2026 10:30:00 GMT
  1. The smartphone trap we built for ourselves vox.com
  2. Gadgets to get you off your phone Financial Times
 
AMD GPUs are climbing the sales charts as Radeon beats Nvidia on Amazon and in Germany - TechSpot Tue, 08 Sep 2026 10:17:00 GMT

The rise of RDNA 4 was highlighted by TechEpiphany on X.

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Insta360 X6 Review (2026): A Great 360 and Action Camera Hybrid - Wired Tue, 08 Sep 2026 10:00:00 GMT
Insta360’s latest 360-degree camera uses larger sensors for better low-light performance and has a smaller body.
 
Gen AI Tools Are Now Being Used to Push ‘Slop Jihad’ - Wired Tue, 08 Sep 2026 10:00:00 GMT
A new generation of Islamic terror supporters are using AI to spread ‘Slop Jihad’ to new audiences on TikTok.
 
5 Android phones you should buy instead of the Samsung Galaxy S26 FE - androidauthority.com - Google Tue, 08 Sep 2026 09:30:00 GMT
  1. 5 Android phones you should buy instead of the Samsung Galaxy S26 FE androidauthority.com
  2. Samsung Galaxy S26 FE review: Our lab tests - display, battery life, charging speed, speaker GSMArena.com
  3. Samsung's launch offer on the Galaxy S26 FE is too good to resist PhoneArena
  4. Can AT&T's Latest Smartphone Offers Boost Customer Satisfaction? The Globe and Mail
  5. Orange, Plus starts sales of Samsung Galaxy S26 FE smartphone Telecompaper
 
Why getting your hands dirty is good for you - BBC - Google Tue, 08 Sep 2026 09:01:50 GMT
Why getting your hands dirty is good for you BBC
 
Atelier Karia: The Night Kingdom & the Guide of Memories launches February 25, 2027 - Gematsu - Google Tue, 08 Sep 2026 08:00:36 GMT
  1. Atelier Karia: The Night Kingdom & the Guide of Memories launches February 25, 2027 Gematsu
  2. Atelier Karia: The Night Kingdom & the Guide of Memories RPG Sets Western Release Date Crunchyroll
  3. Koei Tecmo’s Atelier Karia gets February 25 release date alongside new trailer showcasing combat and new characters AUTOMATON
  4. Atelier Karia Game's 2nd Trailer Reveals February 25 Release Anime News Network
  5. Atelier A27 Is "Atelier Kalia: The Kingdom of Night and the Guiding Star of Remembrance," Launching Late February 2027 玩具人 TOY PEOPLE
 
Old iPad Keyboard Makes For a Modern Netbook - Hack a Day Tue, 08 Sep 2026 08:00:29 GMT
Netbooks were a class of tiny laptops which hit their peak over a decade ago, with the idea being that you could use the Internet and do your computing on …read more
 
Canon EOS R8 Mark II Leak: Specs, IBIS Upgrades, and Design Revealed Ahead of Launch - Canon Rumors - Google Tue, 08 Sep 2026 07:30:36 GMT
Canon EOS R8 Mark II Leak: Specs, IBIS Upgrades, and Design Revealed Ahead of Launch Canon Rumors
 
Logitech launches $99 MX Keypad for coding and AI workflows - 9to5mac.com - Google Tue, 08 Sep 2026 07:01:00 GMT
  1. Logitech launches $99 MX Keypad for coding and AI workflows 9to5mac.com
  2. Logitech Unveils MX Keypad for Developers: The Customizable Multi-App AI Control Center news.logitech.com
  3. Logitech launches MX Keypad in India, offering programmable keys for coding tools and AI workflows, priced at ₹15,999 Hindustan Times
  4. Logitech Unveils MX Keypad for Developers: The Customizable Multi-App Control Center techpowerup.com
  5. We saw a gap: Logitech’s Valeriya Kostyukovskaya on the problem MX Keypad solves for developers digit.in
 
DROP EVERYTHING – Sigma just released its fastest portrait lens ever - Digital Camera World - Google Tue, 08 Sep 2026 05:00:00 GMT
  1. DROP EVERYTHING – Sigma just released its fastest portrait lens ever Digital Camera World
  2. Sigma 85mm f/1.2 DG Art Review: Sigma is the Alpha This Time PetaPixel
  3. Sigma's Lightweight 85mm f/1.2 Art Is Official, But Canon RF Shooters Are Out in the Cold Canon Rumors
  4. Sigma just stole Panasonic's secret weapon – and made it better Digital Camera World
  5. Sony FE 8-14mm f/3.5 Fisheye G Announced SonyAlphaRumors
 
Mod Revives Multi-GPU Gaming With Dedicated DLSS 5 GPU for Impressive FPS Gain - techpowerup.com - Google Tue, 08 Sep 2026 04:32:02 GMT
  1. Mod Revives Multi-GPU Gaming With Dedicated DLSS 5 GPU for Impressive FPS Gain techpowerup.com
  2. ‘NBA 2K27’ With NVIDIA DLSS 5 Leads 28 New Games Coming to GeForce NOW NVIDIA Blog
  3. All-in-one 'DLSS Unlocked' mod brings DLSS 5 and multi-frame gen to RTX 20, 30, and 40 series — hybrid tool taps AMD FSR 3.1 to boost frame rates up to 6X Tom's Hardware
  4. SLI Is Back? Running DLSS 5 on Second GPU May Be the Best Solution for Now PCMag
  5. You can now apply DLSS 5 Neural Rendering to your entire Windows desktop tweaktown.com
 
Street Fighter 6's Next DLC Character Joins The Fight October 2026 - Nintendo Life - Google Tue, 08 Sep 2026 04:30:00 GMT
  1. Street Fighter 6's Next DLC Character Joins The Fight October 2026 Nintendo Life
  2. Gameplay footage for "Arjun," the second wave of Street Fighter 6's new characters, has been released! He joins the roster on October 13! A powerful and tricky fighter who uses yoga breathing techniques in battle! Saiga NAK
  3. Street Fighter 6 Reveals Arjun’s Yoga Breathing, Traps & October Release Date SavePoint Gaming
  4. Street Fighter 6 Game's Videos Reveal Arjun's Release on October 13 Anime News Network
  5. Street Fighter 6's Arjun Arrives Themed Battle Pass Launches GameGPU
 
Nikon ZR Firmware Version 2.00 & future Open Gate Recording - Newsshooter - Google Tue, 08 Sep 2026 04:05:09 GMT
  1. Nikon ZR Firmware Version 2.00 & future Open Gate Recording Newsshooter
  2. Nikon is developing firmware version 2.00 for the Nikon ZR full-frame sensor camera Nikon
  3. Nikon Is Developing Nine NIKKOR Z CINEMA T1.9 VV Lenses for RED V RAPTOR [X] Y.M.Cinema
  4. Nikon ZR Firmware Update V2.00 & NIKKOR Z CINEMA VV Lenses Development Announced cined.com
  5. The Nikon ZR Will Get Open Gate Recording in 2027 PetaPixel
 
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.
 
2027 Android Phones Could Boost Gaming Graphics and AI Tasks With Arm’s New Chip Tech - CNET Tue, 08 Sep 2026 02:00:00 GMT
Advancements in AI-based upscaling and frame rate upgrade mobile gaming performance and power efficiency.
 
Le Creuset x Star Trek Collection: Prices, Availability, Release Date - Wired Mon, 07 Sep 2026 23:00:00 GMT
Vulcan oven mitts, spaceship baking dishes, and an out-of-this-world communicator grater—you'll need warp speed to Klingon to this limited-edition kitchen kit, ideal for perfecting the broth of Khan.
 
Sony WH-1000XM4C launch for $299 alongside two more affordable headphones - 9to5Google - Google Mon, 07 Sep 2026 21:15:00 GMT
  1. Sony WH-1000XM4C launch for $299 alongside two more affordable headphones 9to5Google
  2. Sony brings back its fan-favorite headphones, the XM4 The Verge
  3. Sony Surprises With New 1000XM4C 2nd Gen Headphones With Updated Sound, Bluetooth 6.0 CNET
  4. Sony Revives Its WH-1000XM4 Headphones As A Refreshed $300 Option Engadget
  5. Sony Electronics Introduces WH-1000XM4C (M4 2nd Gen) Wireless Noise-Cancelling Headphones and Updates Popular Mid- and Entry-Level Wireless Headphones with WH-CH730N and WH-CH530 PR Newswire
 
Amal Clooney Stuns in a Plunging Red-Hot Strapless Gown and a Colorful Beaded Necklace - Yahoo News UK - Google Mon, 07 Sep 2026 20:58:22 GMT
Amal Clooney Stuns in a Plunging Red-Hot Strapless Gown and a Colorful Beaded Necklace Yahoo News UK
 
Hypershell’s Halo Full-Leg Exoskeleton Made Me Dream Big About the Hikes I Hope to One Day Attempt - CNET Mon, 07 Sep 2026 19:16:32 GMT
I forgot all about my creaky knees while trying out the all-terrain exoskeleton at IFA 2026.
 
'Next This Game Will Make You File Tax Returns' — Is GTA 6 Too Realistic for Its Own Good? Refueling Cars and Gun Restrictions Spark Debate - IGN - Google Mon, 07 Sep 2026 19:09:53 GMT
  1. 'Next This Game Will Make You File Tax Returns' — Is GTA 6 Too Realistic for Its Own Good? Refueling Cars and Gun Restrictions Spark Debate IGN
  2. New GTA 6 NPC Details Revealed insider-gaming.com
  3. Rockstar traded performance for quality in Grand Theft Auto VI on PS5 Pro, according to insider ixbt.games
  4. GTA 6 Realism Backlash: Fans Split Over Gas Station Stops and Gun Etiquette eGamers.io
  5. GTA 6 Lets You Carry 2 Concealed Handguns and 2 Long Guns, With NPCs Reacting Accordingly GamingBolt
 
ASUS details ProArt GR1X mini PC with NVIDIA RTX Spark, 128GB unified memory and 10GbE - VideoCardz.com - Google Mon, 07 Sep 2026 18:18:25 GMT
  1. ASUS details ProArt GR1X mini PC with NVIDIA RTX Spark, 128GB unified memory and 10GbE VideoCardz.com
  2. Lenovo Expands the Yoga Portfolio with New AI PCs and Tablets Built for Creators Lenovo StoryHub
  3. Acer Showcases Design Powered by NVIDIA RTX Spark™ at IFA 2026 news.acer.com
  4. Nvidia’s RTX Spark could be the future of laptops. That’s exactly why I’d wait PCWorld
  5. Acer's tiny RTX Spark PC takes aim at Mac Studio with Blackwell and 128GB unified memory tweaktown.com
 
JMGO’s New Projectors Go Big on Brightness and Refresh Rate. I Had a Look at IFA 2026 - CNET Mon, 07 Sep 2026 17:57:53 GMT
The new Iris series has a 120Hz refresh rate and lots of lumens. Here’s how they look.
 
I Went Eyes-On With the Aurzen Zip Pro Foldable, Portable Projector. It’s Ready to Shine Your Entertainment Anywhere - CNET Mon, 07 Sep 2026 17:33:39 GMT
It has the same fun, foldable design as Aurzen’s other Zip, but now it’s larger and far more capable.
 
New Super Smash Bros and Nintendogs games are on the way, according to prominent Nintendo leaker - Eurogamer.net - Google Mon, 07 Sep 2026 17:14:35 GMT
  1. New Super Smash Bros and Nintendogs games are on the way, according to prominent Nintendo leaker Eurogamer.net
  2. Brand new Smash Bros and Nintendogs games are in development, Nintendo leaker claims videogameschronicle.com
  3. Nintendo Developing New Smash Bros, Nintendogs, Mario Kart DLC With Star Fox, Leaker Claims IGN
  4. New Super Smash Bros. and Nintendogs Games Leaked for Switch 2, Insider Claims VICE
  5. Rumour: Leaker Claims A Brand New Super Smash Bros. Game Is In The Works Nintendo Life
 
You can now play PS3 games straight from the disc, without owning a PS3 - TechSpot Mon, 07 Sep 2026 17:07:00 GMT

The RPCS3 team recently unveiled a major upgrade for the emulator: PS3 games can now run directly from their original Blu-ray discs, giving retro gaming enthusiasts a new way to use their physical collections. The developers are billing it as a "plug & play" solution, though users will still need...

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Capcom says it will focus on reviving dormant IPs after Onimusha: Way of the Sword's breakout launch - GamesIndustry.biz - Google Mon, 07 Sep 2026 16:51:44 GMT
  1. Capcom says it will focus on reviving dormant IPs after Onimusha: Way of the Sword's breakout launch GamesIndustry.biz
  2. Onimusha: Way of the Sword Sells Over 1 Million Units on Launch Day! CAPCOM
  3. Capcom is reviving more dormant franchises after the success of Onimusha: Way of the Sword Engadget
  4. Onimusha: Way of the Sword Guide: All Bosses & How to Beat Them games.gg
  5. Capcom Is Getting My Hopes Up For Devil May Cry 6 With Its Talk Of "Reactivating" Dormant Franchises GameSpot
 
Xgimi’s New Aura 3 UST Projectors Get Bright and Look Classy - CNET Mon, 07 Sep 2026 16:49:59 GMT
With 120Hz refresh and a reasonable price, the Aura 3 Max and Pro could be very interesting.
 
Home Depot Labor Day Sale (2026): BOGO on Best Grills and Tools - Wired Mon, 07 Sep 2026 16:35:52 GMT
The Home Depot Labor Day sale goes hard on grills and tools. Here are our recommendations on what to buy—and what to ignore.
 
Best Tech Labor Day Sales I’d Shop Myself (2026): Vacuums, Headphones, and More - Wired Mon, 07 Sep 2026 16:33:37 GMT
From cordless vacuums to the best wireless earbuds we’ve tested, some of our favorite tech is on sale for Labor Day this year.
 
"You'll be able to engage in these high stakes arms races": Civilization 7's Arc of Tomorrow update aims to be a proper Cold War simulator - Rock Paper Shotgun - Google Mon, 07 Sep 2026 16:25:43 GMT
  1. "You'll be able to engage in these high stakes arms races": Civilization 7's Arc of Tomorrow update aims to be a proper Cold War simulator Rock Paper Shotgun
  2. Sid Meier's Civilization® VII Charts a New Course with Arc of Tomorrow Update and First Expansion, Earthrise 2K Newsroom
  3. “Civ 7”: Firaxis announces Atomic Age and space expansion heise online
  4. Civilization 7's Biggest Free Update Yet Will Finally Take It To The Atomic Age Over Two Years Later kotaku.com
  5. First Civilization VII Dlc Goes to the One Place That Hasn't Been Corrupted by Capitalism IMDb
 
Sony Surprises With New 1000XM4C 2nd Gen Headphones With Updated Sound, Bluetooth 6.0 - CNET Mon, 07 Sep 2026 16:00:00 GMT
The $300 WH-1000XM4C will be released alongside Sony’s new midrange CH730N and entry-level CH530 headphones.
 
Fake IT Calls Target Executives in Microsoft 365 Data Theft and Extortion Attacks - The Hacker News - Google Mon, 07 Sep 2026 15:51:00 GMT
  1. Fake IT Calls Target Executives in Microsoft 365 Data Theft and Extortion Attacks The Hacker News
  2. Tracking BigBear 2.0 Evilginx2 Phishing Campaign CloudSEK
  3. BigBear phishing crew nets thousands of Microsoft 365 credentials The Register
  4. IT Help Desk Impersonation Lets Hackers Bypass MFA Security Affairs
  5. Microsoft 365 users hit by two major threat campaigns - fake IT calls and phishing emails target users across the world TechRadar
 
Microsoft promises faster Windows 11 boot times and better performance on 8GB PCs - TechSpot Mon, 07 Sep 2026 15:18:00 GMT

As reported by Windows Latest, Mark Linton, Corporate Vice President of Windows & Devices at Microsoft, spoke about the improvements being made to Windows 11, including "significant gains on things like boot time, Windows Hello responsiveness..."

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The first Galaxy Z Fold 8 discount ever drops the wider foldable to $1,650 - 9to5Google - Google Mon, 07 Sep 2026 14:40:00 GMT
  1. The first Galaxy Z Fold 8 discount ever drops the wider foldable to $1,650 9to5Google
  2. Grab the New Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 at a Record-Low Price and Save $250 CNET
  3. Galaxy Z Flip 8 gets a sweet discount on Amazon PhoneArena
  4. Samsung has had eight generations to fix foldables, and this problem still persists MakeUseOf
  5. Samsung's Z8 Fold experiences strong demand ahead of Apple's foldable release: Counterpoint Seeking Alpha
 
Elon Musk's xAI loses second bid to block Minnesota's AI nudify-app ban - TechSpot Mon, 07 Sep 2026 14:03:00 GMT

On August 1, Minnesota banned apps and websites that allow users to generate non-consensual sexualized imagery. The companies behind these services can be fined $500,000 for each unlawful access or download of images that were altered to make someone appear naked or worse, which could add up to the hundreds...

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The 57 Best Deals From the REI Labor Day Sale - Wired Mon, 07 Sep 2026 13:33:30 GMT
Labor Day already? Say it ain’t so. Today is the last day to shop the best deals on WIRED-tested outdoor gear from REI, Nemo, MSR, Coleman, and more during REI’s Labor Day sale.
 
Japan is launching a mission to bring back the first samples from a Martian moon - TechSpot Mon, 07 Sep 2026 13:33:00 GMT

The "Martian Moons eXploration" mission, or MMX, is expected to take about a year to reach Mars. It will then spend three years operating around the planet and its moons before beginning a roughly one-year trip back to Earth. The sample return is expected in 2031.

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Combat and socially agonised teens impress in Persona 4 Revival, the RPG that series director Kazuhisa Wada feels a "duty" to make - Rock Paper Shotgun - Google Mon, 07 Sep 2026 13:30:00 GMT
  1. Combat and socially agonised teens impress in Persona 4 Revival, the RPG that series director Kazuhisa Wada feels a "duty" to make Rock Paper Shotgun
  2. Persona 4 Revival Character Trailer Makes Way for Kanji Tatsumi Crunchyroll
  3. Persona 4 Revival Makes Maxing Social Links Easier Than Golden, But Producer Warns It’s Still No Cakewalk – Interview Wccftech
  4. "Let them work their magic" - Persona series director says Persona 4 Revival's localisation team is integral to the remake's success Eurogamer.net
  5. PAX West 2026: Persona 4 Revival Hands-On Preview Hey Poor Player
 
Xbox tells existing Game Pass members its new cloud gaming cap doesn’t apply to them, but only in certain countries - videogameschronicle.com - Google Mon, 07 Sep 2026 13:19:37 GMT
  1. Xbox tells existing Game Pass members its new cloud gaming cap doesn’t apply to them, but only in certain countries videogameschronicle.com
  2. Upcoming Changes to XBOX Cloud Gaming news.xbox.com
  3. Xbox imposes harsh new time limits for Game Pass game streaming Ars Technica
  4. Microsoft to Cap Xbox Cloud Gaming Hours Starting This November extremetech.com
  5. Xbox Cloud Gaming Monthly Hour Limits Won't Apply to Existing Subs in Certain Countries - News VGChartz
 
All of the best Apple Labor Day deals: AirPods, Mac, charging gear, accessories, more - 9to5mac.com - Google Mon, 07 Sep 2026 13:00:00 GMT
  1. All of the best Apple Labor Day deals: AirPods, Mac, charging gear, accessories, more 9to5mac.com
  2. Labor Day is a great time to save on MacBooks, iPads, AirPods and Apple Watches CNN
  3. Labor Day tech deals are live: The best sales worth shopping from Apple, Beats, Samsung, Anker and more up to 55% off Yahoo Tech
  4. The Best Labor Day Deals on Tablets and iPads Before Sales End Tonight Lifehacker
  5. I never travel without these Apple earbuds, and now they’re on sale for Labor Day New York Post
 
Xbox Appears To Be Experimenting With Cheaper Game Pass Offers For Ex-Members - purexbox.com - Google Mon, 07 Sep 2026 13:00:00 GMT
  1. Xbox Appears To Be Experimenting With Cheaper Game Pass Offers For Ex-Members purexbox.com
  2. Xbox Game Pass Appears to Be Testing Dynamic Pricing techpowerup.com
  3. Dropped Xbox Game Pass? Microsoft May Try to Tempt You Back With a Lower Price PCMag
  4. XBOX Game Pass Offering Dynamic Pricing to Select Users insider-gaming.com
  5. XBOX Game Pass benchmarks offers personalized price reductions to departing customers GameGPU
 
Humanoid robots are being prepared for combat as China moves them from labs to military training grounds - TechSpot Mon, 07 Sep 2026 12:47:00 GMT

August saw the World Humanoid Robot Games take place in China, where robots took parts in several events. The same month, Unitree claimed its Superman robot can run faster than Usain Bolt, although the figure has not been independently verified.

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A Microsoft engineer says "typing code is absolutely over," here's what he means - TechSpot Mon, 07 Sep 2026 12:03:00 GMT

Fowler was not suggesting that software engineers are becoming unnecessary. But as AI handles more routine coding work, developers may spend less time writing individual lines and more time on system design, requirements, dependencies, and the review needed to make sure software is secure and works as intended.

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Two of the Universe's Great Mysteries May Have Their Own Dimension - Wired Mon, 07 Sep 2026 12:00:00 GMT
Dark energy might be getting weaker. Scientists are wondering if interactions with dark matter in a “dark dimension” may be responsible.
 
Astronomers Have Completed the Largest Map of Space. Yes, You Can Play With It - Wired Mon, 07 Sep 2026 11:30:00 GMT
The intricate, 5.6 trillion-pixel map covers approximately 75 percent of the sky and includes about 4 billion celestial objects.
 
Pokémon Champions’ director vows to keep turn-based battles as single-player is ruled out - videogameschronicle.com - Google Mon, 07 Sep 2026 11:18:10 GMT
  1. Pokémon Champions’ director vows to keep turn-based battles as single-player is ruled out videogameschronicle.com
  2. Competitive Pokémon is on phones now, but you still need a Switch to become a champion The Verge
  3. Pokemon Champions dev explains why the game isn’t getting single-player modes Nintendo Everything
  4. Pokémon Champions Director Wants To Keep The Game's Focus On PvP Nintendo Life
  5. Authentic Pokémon battles made easy for everyone|The Pokémon Company corporate.pokemon.co.jp
 
CD and vinyl sales are surging as frustration with digital media keeps growing - TechSpot Mon, 07 Sep 2026 11:15:00 GMT

News of the latest increase in physical media sales comes from the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA). It revealed that recorded music revenues for H1 2026 were up 6.9% from the first half of 2025 and outpaced inflation, with both streaming and physical formats posting gains.

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The complex corporate web behind a $3.2 billion AI data center - ArsTechnica Mon, 07 Sep 2026 11:00:03 GMT
When multiple companies are behind one project, who bears responsibility for problems?
 
Every Samsung Galaxy Phone Comes With This Unique Add-On - Wired Mon, 07 Sep 2026 11:00:00 GMT
It’s called the Edge Panel. Here’s how to make the most of it.
 
GeForce RTX 5070 vs. Radeon RX 9070 XT: 2026 Update - TechSpot Mon, 07 Sep 2026 10:39:00 GMT
This is a big test: across 52 games at 1440p and 4K, the Radeon RX 9070 XT is ~25% faster than the RTX 5070, while also costing less and offering 16GB of VRAM. Let's take a closer look.
 
Whispering Complaints Into Your Phone May Be the Future of Customer Feedback - Wired Mon, 07 Sep 2026 10:30:00 GMT
Forget email surveys or long calls spent on hold. Voicebox lets people send customer feedback by recording a voice note on their phone.
 
How to Watch the Apple September Event (2026) - Wired Mon, 07 Sep 2026 10:15:00 GMT
Apple’s annual hardware launch event may feel different as the company welcomes a new CEO alongside a folding iPhone.
 
What’s the Best Kindle of 2026 (So Far)? - Wired Mon, 07 Sep 2026 10:04:00 GMT
I’ve tested every single Kindle. Here’s how Amazon’s ebook readers stack up.
 
The Best Labor Day Mattress Deals on Beds We’ve Tried in Our Homes - Wired Mon, 07 Sep 2026 09:36:00 GMT
It’s one of the best times of the year to buy a mattress, and our top tested picks are on sale.
 
Plastics Companies Are Writing Lesson Plans. What Could Go Wrong? - Wired Mon, 07 Sep 2026 09:00:00 GMT
The science curriculum the industry is offering to schools casts plastics as safe, recyclable, and a source of good jobs. Critics say it’s propaganda.
 
JSCeal Malware Can Bypass Google Authentication Using Stolen Session Cookies - The Hacker News - Google Mon, 07 Sep 2026 07:53:00 GMT
  1. JSCeal Malware Can Bypass Google Authentication Using Stolen Session Cookies The Hacker News
  2. JSCeal Hides Crypto Malware in V8 Bytecode Security Affairs
 
AMD's new workstation pairs a 96-core Threadripper with 576GB of GPU memory - TechSpot Sun, 06 Sep 2026 15:51:00 GMT

The system pairs the 96-core Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9995WX processor with up to four Instinct MI350P accelerators. AMD demonstrated a two-card version at IFA, while a fully configured model with four accelerators would provide 576 GB of HBM3E memory – enough, the company said, to hold a trillion-parameter model on...

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Miami wants to turn parts of the city into a real-life GTA Vice City, but sheriff opposes the plan - TechSpot Sun, 06 Sep 2026 14:37:00 GMT

A public records request last week revealed that Miami-Dade Mayor Daniella Levine Cava put forward the idea of a "GTA VI × MDC" marketing collaboration to Rockstar Games in June.

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GPU shipments surged 12% despite weaker PC demand and higher memory costs - TechSpot Sun, 06 Sep 2026 13:11:00 GMT

Standalone GPU shipments climbed 12.2% from the first quarter and 14.1% from a year earlier, according to Jon Peddie Research. The increase came as the broader client CPU market declined 1.1% year over year and desktop PC demand weakened.

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German company becomes first in Europe to launch fully commercial orbital rocket - ArsTechnica Sun, 06 Sep 2026 11:55:26 GMT
"We achieved within a few years what had taken the European space industry decades before."
 
The Best Laptop Backpacks for Work, Travel, and Everything Between (2026) - Wired Sun, 06 Sep 2026 11:30:00 GMT
The wrong bag can aggravate you every single day. These WIRED-tested picks get comfort, capacity, and organization just right.
 
Create Custom Windows 11 Notifications to Remind Yourself of Anything - Wired Sun, 06 Sep 2026 11:00:00 GMT
Take full control of your desktop alerts by sending yourself recurring reminders and custom notifications triggered by specific events.
 
My Brief Summer Fling With Siri AI - Wired Sun, 06 Sep 2026 10:30:00 GMT
I was initially enamored with the beta version of Apple’s revamped smartphone assistant. As the full release approaches, I’ve forgotten Siri AI even exists.
 
These Cyborg Cockroaches Could Save Your Life - Wired Sun, 06 Sep 2026 10:30:00 GMT
The team embedded electrodes into live cockroaches, then outfitted them with cameras and injection devices to deliver medication via remote control.
 
Best Water Leak Detectors (2026): Moen, Phyn, TP-Link - Wired Sun, 06 Sep 2026 10:09:00 GMT
Don’t let busted pipes or an overflowing washing machine dampen your day. These smart water sensors can help you catch problems quicker.
 
Farmed salmon may not be as nutritious as it once was, new research suggests - ArsTechnica Sun, 06 Sep 2026 10:00:35 GMT
The shift in the fish’s diet is having significant downstream impacts on the environment and climate.
 
Why China Is the Bogeyman Data Center Enthusiasts Just Can't Quit - Wired Sun, 06 Sep 2026 10:00:00 GMT
Polls show that overwhelming majorities of Americans hate data centers. China makes a perfect scapegoat for tech leaders and their allies—the only problem is a lack of evidence.
 
The Best Gaming Chairs (2026): Are They Worth It? - Wired Sun, 06 Sep 2026 09:45:00 GMT
The best gaming chair is actually an office chair. Here are our top picks from our real-life testing so far.
 
CERN is moving more than 2,200 specialized computers from RHEL to Debian - TechSpot Sat, 05 Sep 2026 16:44:00 GMT

During a recent conference held in Winterthur, Switzerland, engineers working at the European Organization for Nuclear Research (CERN) confirmed that the laboratory is going to move from Red Hat Enterprise Linux to Debian. The switch will affect more than 2,200 computers, many of which cannot be upgraded to newer RHEL...

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Starlink is offering half-price internet near xAI data centers, but critics want the pollution fixed - TechSpot Sat, 05 Sep 2026 15:38:00 GMT

With roughly 2,000 reported subscribers since the offer was announced in July, compared with more than 250,000 households across Memphis, the discount appears unlikely to ease broader concerns about the company's unpermitted power generation and its environmental impact.

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Tesla’s Cybercab has been deployed, and it’s already under investigation - ArsTechnica Sat, 05 Sep 2026 15:17:36 GMT
The US government is investigating whether the Cybercab meets vehicle safety standards.
 
Acer's new DualPlay Mini is a handheld gaming PC that flips open into a mini laptop - TechSpot Sat, 05 Sep 2026 14:11:00 GMT

While unveiling its latest standard handheld gaming PC at IFA last week, Acer also offered an early look at its DualPlay Mini concept, which aims to offer a gaming handheld and a mini laptop in one product. If the device ever receives a proper launch, Acer might have one of...

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All 10 New Dyson Products Released Last Week at IFA 2026 - CNET Sat, 05 Sep 2026 11:23:18 GMT
From AI-powered oral care to the brand’s most powerful robot vacuum, here’s everything Dyson unveiled in Berlin.
 
4 Best Alexa Speakers I’ve Tested (2026) - Wired Sat, 05 Sep 2026 11:01:00 GMT
I’ve rounded up the best smart speakers that let you talk to Alexa, from the popular Echo Dot to the newest Echo Studio.
 
OpenAI Agents Hacked Another Website - Wired Sat, 05 Sep 2026 10:30:00 GMT
Plus: Tens of millions of US and Canadian drivers’ licenses go up for sale on the dark web, the US military finally tries to tackle the risk online ad data poses to troops, and more.
 
There May Not Be an iPhone 18 This Year - Wired Sat, 05 Sep 2026 10:30:00 GMT
Apple is expected to announce several products at its September event next week—including a folding phone—but the iPhone 18 might not be among them. It would be a first for the company.
 
Scientists Put Caterpillars in an Ultraquiet Chamber to Learn How They Hear Without Ears - Wired Sat, 05 Sep 2026 10:00:00 GMT
The research could do more than help unlock the mystery of caterpillar hearing. It could also help make microphones better.
 
The Watch World Went Crazy This Week. Here Are the 10 You Need to See - Wired Sat, 05 Sep 2026 09:45:00 GMT
The main action took place at Geneva Watch Days, but others dialed in remotely to make sure it wasn't just a Swiss party.
 
Marvel Has Assigned 42 Hours of Homework Before ‘Avengers: Doomsday’ - Wired Sat, 05 Sep 2026 09:00:00 GMT
The studio released an official catch-up list ahead of December’s release. We have easy links to watch every one of the movies so you can get up to speed.
 
Apple’s Foldable iPhone Ultra Could Launch Tomorrow, but Arrive Later - CNET Fri, 04 Sep 2026 22:03:08 GMT
The iPhone 18 Pro could be upstaged by Apple’s first foldable this year, though the iPhone Ultra might be hard to get at launch.
 
Microsoft unveils distraction-free Windows for developers, but anyone can replicate it - TechSpot Fri, 04 Sep 2026 21:36:00 GMT

As part of its push to promote AI-driven development, Microsoft and its hardware partners will begin selling high-end PCs with a clutter-free version of Windows later this year. However, instead of a separate Windows SKU, the machines will ship with pre-configured developer-friendly settings for Windows 11 Pro.

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AMD's next-gen RDNA 5 GPUs could hit 3.4GHz, but they're not coming anytime soon - TechSpot Fri, 04 Sep 2026 20:39:00 GMT

According to a post on the AnandTech Forums by the generally reliable leaker Kepler_L2, internal AMD documentation points to a 3.1 to 3.4 GHz target frequency range for RDNA 5. The comment came in response to another forum member questioning whether the integrated graphics in AMD's next-generation APUs could clock...

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Casio ‘CasioNaut’ G-Shock GMC-2500 GAC-2500 Series: Price, Specs, Availability - Wired Fri, 04 Sep 2026 18:41:47 GMT
In what appears to be a follow-up to the mighty “CasiOak,” the rugged Japanese watch brand is expected to release an all-new luxury homage.
 
Nvidia's PAIR software turns idle home computers into a local AI cluster - TechSpot Fri, 04 Sep 2026 18:20:00 GMT

Nvidia has introduced a new software tool for jumpstarting an explosion in local inferencing infrastructure. The Personal AI Router (PAIR) project is open-source software designed to link different computer systems, even different computer operating systems, into a custom AI cluster where chatbots, AI agents, and other compatible LLM applications share...

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Will Apple Bring Back ‘One More Thing’ Tomorrow? Here’s What CNET Readers Think Will Go Down - CNET Fri, 04 Sep 2026 16:26:16 GMT
Some say the tech giant could surprise us with a Siri-powered smart home hub.
 
Researchers tune into Arctic under-ice sounds and test through-ice communication - MIT Fri, 04 Sep 2026 16:25:00 GMT
The work is part of a multiyear effort to develop a distributed sensor network for relaying data collected from this critical region.
 
Tesla’s Cybercab Officially Launches Today. It’s Already Under Investigation - Wired Fri, 04 Sep 2026 15:17:12 GMT
The US government is investigating whether the Cybercab, which lacks a steering wheel and pedals, meets vehicle safety standards.
 
Who Cares if AI Is Conscious—It’s Basically Alive - Wired Fri, 04 Sep 2026 15:00:00 GMT
While philosophers ponder AI consciousness, the models have ideas of their own.
 
Japan Is Launching a Probe to Collect the First-Ever Samples From a Martian Moon - Wired Fri, 04 Sep 2026 12:00:00 GMT
The mission to Phobos, Japan’s first Mars probe launch in 28 years, may reveal new information about our closest planetary neighbor.
 
The Best Dyson Vacuums (2026) to Buy—and Some to Avoid - Wired Fri, 04 Sep 2026 11:30:00 GMT
Feeling the pull of a new clean machine? I'll help you make sense of Dyson’s whirlwind vacuum lineup.
 
The Best Automatic Litter Box of 2026: Petkit and Litter-Robot - Wired Fri, 04 Sep 2026 11:08:00 GMT
With these high-tech automatic litter boxes, gone are the days of scooping and smells. Welcome to the future.
 
How an Orangutan Breeding Program Is Creating a Baby Boom - Wired Fri, 04 Sep 2026 11:00:00 GMT
The success of a program linking zoos across the US has created social media stars and generated a wave of interest in how to protect the endangered great apes in the wild.
 
The 6 Best Monitors That Actually Work Well With Macs - Wired Fri, 04 Sep 2026 10:30:00 GMT
Macs are fantastic computers, but you’ll need one of these great displays to complete your work-from-home setup.
 
ICE Wants to Know Everyone Who Bought a Certain Green Beanie From REI in the Last 2 Years - Wired Fri, 04 Sep 2026 10:30:00 GMT
Homeland Security Investigations agents hit the outdoor retailer with a controversial subpoena as part of a dragnet search for the identities of protesters who entered a Minnesota church in March.
 
Measles Outbreaks Are Forcing Parents of Immunocompromised Kids to Make Hard Choices - Wired Fri, 04 Sep 2026 10:30:00 GMT
With the risk of infection rising, parents and their children are trying to navigate how safe it is to be out in public as school starts back up.
 
AI Use in the Job Market Is Creating an Infinite Doom Loop - Wired Fri, 04 Sep 2026 10:00:00 GMT
Job seekers are trying to game the application process using AI. It’s not working, and not for the reasons you might think.
 
What the Heck? Another Perfect Geometric Shape Has Been Detected on Saturn - Wired Fri, 04 Sep 2026 09:30:00 GMT
The discovery adds to the planet’s history of strange atmospheric phenomena that scientists don’t fully understand.
 
Silicon Valley Is Having a ‘Hot Girl Renaissance’ - Wired Fri, 04 Sep 2026 09:00:00 GMT
A San Francisco “Hot List” is trying to buck stereotypes about dating in tech circles amid wider debates about the value of being perceived as attractive.
 
Foreo Discount Codes and Deals: Up to 50% Off - Wired Fri, 04 Sep 2026 05:00:00 GMT
Save on Foreo favorites, including LUNA cleansing brushes, BEAR microcurrent devices, and masks and accessories to level up your daily skincare routine at home.
 
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
 
New method allows scientists to follow gene activity over time in the same cells - MIT Fri, 04 Sep 2026 04:00:00 GMT
In the new method, cells package and export their RNA, enabling researchers to sequence and analyze the RNA without killing the cells.
 
How architects turned a hulking brick box into MIT’s newest academic hub - MIT Fri, 04 Sep 2026 04:00:00 GMT
A venerable storage facility has become a 21st-century architectural tour de force. Here are the key decisions that transformed the Met Warehouse.
 
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.
 
The Best of IFA 2026, Where There’s No Such Thing as Too Many Robots - CNET Thu, 03 Sep 2026 21:32:33 GMT
At IFA, we saw tech for every room in your home and every part of your life.
 
Faculty receive promotions in the School of Architecture and Planning for 2026 - MIT Thu, 03 Sep 2026 20:50:00 GMT
The range of faculty disciplines showcases the breadth of research and scholarship across the school.
 
3 Questions: The essential role of international engagement - MIT Thu, 03 Sep 2026 19:15:00 GMT
Duane Boning, MIT’s vice provost for international activities, discusses the Institute’s approach to global engagement.
 
Assistant Professor Thomas Rose, an expert in archaeometallurgy, dies at 37 - MIT Thu, 03 Sep 2026 17:00:00 GMT
Colleagues remember Rose as an enthusiastic and gracious friend who had recently started a promising research track at MIT.
 
Fabrication platform could enable flexible, transparent next-generation photonic chips - MIT Thu, 03 Sep 2026 15:45:00 GMT
This scalable process produces high-performance chips for applications like discreet wearables or pliable augmented-reality displays.
 
Dyson’s First-Ever Dryer Brush, the Airsmooth, Is Now Available - CNET Thu, 03 Sep 2026 15:01:06 GMT
Dyson’s new hair tools were designed to provide sleek locks without frizz or heat damage.
 
We Rated the Weird Tech at IFA 2026 to Find the Wackiest Products - CNET Thu, 03 Sep 2026 11:00:00 GMT
Tofu machines, pet phones, toothbrush cameras — we saw all the wildest stuff at IFA, and now we’re here to report back.
 
Giving farmers a more sustainable way to protect crops - MIT Thu, 03 Sep 2026 04:00:00 GMT
Led by Andee Wallace PhD ’20, Robigo uses cutting-edge biotechnology to engineer microbes to fight pests, reducing the need for harmful chemical pesticides.
 
New qubit architecture enables faster, more accurate operations - MIT Thu, 03 Sep 2026 04:00:00 GMT
This advance could be a big step toward developing a scalable, practical quantum computer.
 
Building foundations that last - MIT Wed, 02 Sep 2026 20:35:00 GMT
Assistant Professor Iwnetim Abate creates space for ambitious research and sustainable growth for his graduate students.
 
From MIT to IBM, expediting AI and quantum deployment - MIT Wed, 02 Sep 2026 20:25:00 GMT
MIT affiliates engage with the MIT-IBM Computing Research Lab to bring rigorous theory to production systems.
 
Why Miele Put a Camera Inside Its Latest Dishwasher - CNET Wed, 02 Sep 2026 16:02:26 GMT
Miele’s latest dishwasher has smarts a-plenty, including a camera housed in the back of the door.
 
System helps humans predict when self-driving cars will make mistakes - MIT Wed, 02 Sep 2026 15:00:00 GMT
A new method, called CW-Net, translates the reasoning process of an autonomous vehicle’s AI system into understandable concepts that explain its behavior.
 
New research shows a neutrino laser is impossible - MIT Wed, 02 Sep 2026 14:00:00 GMT
Due to physical and fundamental limitations, an earlier proposal for producing laserlike beams of neutrinos cannot be achieved, scientists report.
 
Walter Torous named executive director of MIT Center for Real Estate - MIT Tue, 01 Sep 2026 21:25:00 GMT
The senior lecturer, already director of the degree program, will now oversee all aspects of the center’s activities and operations.
 
Cognition and consciousness arise from analog computations, says new theory - MIT Tue, 01 Sep 2026 20:35:00 GMT
The brain's ability to generate quick, nimble volitional thought — and a unified awareness of thought and experience — arises from analog computations, MIT neuroscientists argue in a new review.
 
Atlas of the brain’s striatum could guide researchers to new drug treatments - MIT Tue, 01 Sep 2026 15:00:00 GMT
A new study reveals insights into populations of neurons affected by Huntington’s disease, schizophrenia, addiction, and other disorders.
 
Ila Kumar: Innovating with communities - MIT Tue, 01 Sep 2026 04:00:00 GMT
The PhD student works to give young people an active role in shaping digital technologies that can support their own well-being.
 
Translating economic growth into better lives - MIT Mon, 31 Aug 2026 20:40:00 GMT
Graduate student Lyonel Tanganco investigates how to improve public policy interventions and address challenges in nutrition, climate, and development.
 
Gulfstream IV makes its long-awaited return to Lincoln Laboratory - MIT Mon, 31 Aug 2026 20:00:00 GMT
The modified aircraft will support an ongoing US Air Force program to assess and enhance the survivability of air and space vehicles.
 
At MIT convocation, a warm welcome for the Class of 2030 - MIT Mon, 31 Aug 2026 19:30:00 GMT
The Institute is “so glad and so grateful” to have this year’s new undergraduates aboard, President Kornbluth said at the annual greeting ceremony.
 
MIT Quantum Initiative launches postdoctoral fellowship program - MIT Mon, 31 Aug 2026 19:30:00 GMT
The Institute welcomes its first cohort of QMIT Fellows this fall to advance interdisciplinary quantum research.
 
Study: Peptides can form well-defined structures in harsh, Venus-like conditions - MIT Mon, 31 Aug 2026 19:00:00 GMT
New research offers support for the possibility that complex biological molecules could exist in the highly acidic environment of Venus’s cloud layer.
 
Playing against climate risk - MIT Mon, 31 Aug 2026 19:00:00 GMT
Climate scientist Sai Ravela is using games to help coastal communities find creative adaptations to climate change.
 
How an MIT research project became a global programming language - MIT Mon, 31 Aug 2026 04:00:00 GMT
With millions of users across the world, Julia has been used to conduct cutting-edge research and to design new drugs, jet engines, heat pumps, and more.
 
Archived: Building 18 Updates - MIT Sun, 30 Aug 2026 16:00:00 GMT
 
Everything We Expect at Tomorrow’s Apple ‘Surprise and Shine’ Event: A Folding iPhone, AirPods and Watch Series 12 - CNET Sun, 30 Aug 2026 12:00:00 GMT
We rounded up all the rumors on the iPhone 18 — including that we won’t be getting a base model this fall.
 
How an MIT graduate student helped a team of young scientists test their experiment at CERN - MIT Fri, 28 Aug 2026 20:35:00 GMT
Physics PhD student Manu Srivastava helped high school students in India develop a test that could contribute to one of the world’s largest neutrino experiments.
 
How MIT Sandbox has turned student ideas into $8.7 billion in global impact - MIT Fri, 28 Aug 2026 20:15:00 GMT
Through a decade of non-dilutive funding, hands-on mentorship, and a safe space to fail fast, the MIT Sandbox Innovation Fund Program has helped students translate curiosity into real-world impact.
 
Gage Coon: An Earth scientist exploring the power of microbes - MIT Fri, 28 Aug 2026 04:00:00 GMT
The PhD student’s research on how microorganisms digest compounds in their environment could enable advances in wastewater treatment.
 
Looking beyond natural sequences - MIT Thu, 27 Aug 2026 19:20:00 GMT
A new machine-learning framework aims to improve the success rate of computational protein design while moving away from results that reproduce sequences found in nature.
 
MIT engineers create a system for building shape-changing smart devices - MIT Thu, 27 Aug 2026 04:00:00 GMT
Dubbed “bifur-circuits,” these interactive building blocks could be used to develop reconfigurable robotic grippers or customized assistive devices.
 
How to Watch Apple’s ‘Surprise and Shine’ Event Tomorrow - CNET Wed, 26 Aug 2026 16:39:51 GMT
Will Apple debut a foldable iPhone at its event tomorrow? Here’s how to watch the event to find out.
 
AI helps design new materials that work in the real world - MIT Wed, 26 Aug 2026 09:00:00 GMT
The “CrysVCD” tool developed at MIT could cut the huge amounts of time and money spent on screening out chemically unstable designs.
 
Retooling to help democracy revive - MIT Wed, 26 Aug 2026 04:00:00 GMT
Deindustrialization didn’t only hurt some workers, Daron Acemoglu says in a new book; it shrank the coalition supporting democracy, which needs expanding.
 
A new kind of aircraft departs an MIT classroom and arrives at an Ohio factory - MIT Tue, 25 Aug 2026 20:00:00 GMT
Electra’s hybrid, fixed-wing aircraft, which grew out of a class project, could make travel easier for passengers taking shorter trips.
 
Meteorite dust holds records of magnetism that may have helped form the sun - MIT Mon, 24 Aug 2026 19:00:00 GMT
The discovery likely represents the earliest known evidence of a magnetic field in the infant solar system.
 
Generating scenarios for extreme events, without extreme data - MIT Mon, 24 Aug 2026 18:00:00 GMT
A new algorithm learns to anticipate the unprecedented scenarios that critical infrastructure and global supply chains are least prepared for.
 
Language skills stay strong in older adults, even while other cognitive abilities decline - MIT Mon, 24 Aug 2026 09:00:00 GMT
MIT researchers find that activity in the brain’s language network is nearly identical in young and old people.
 
The importance of indoor airflow patterns in spreading airborne disease - MIT Fri, 21 Aug 2026 16:00:00 GMT
Researchers explore how a key factor can mitigate or promote tuberculosis transmission.
 
MIT engineers design a better controller for operating construction diggers - MIT Thu, 20 Aug 2026 04:00:00 GMT
The new, more intuitive system could speed up the training process for excavator operators.
 
Securing wireless communication in next-generation devices - MIT Wed, 19 Aug 2026 09:00:00 GMT
A new, scalable technique could enable powerful radars and sensors based on quantum technology that works at room temperature.
 
Cell-preservation technique could make CAR-T cell therapy more accessible - MIT Wed, 19 Aug 2026 04:00:00 GMT
MIT researchers’ approach, which uses naturally occurring sugars as antifreeze, could make it easier for hospitals to deploy this type of cancer treatment.
 
Startup brings ancient Roman concrete technology to modern construction - MIT Wed, 19 Aug 2026 04:00:00 GMT
Dmat is commercializing findings from the lab of Associate Professor Admir Masic to make concrete longer-lasting and more sustainable.
 
How 35 percent of US employees are left on the margins - MIT Tue, 18 Aug 2026 04:00:00 GMT
In a new book, Paul Osterman details his research finding more than one-third of the country’s workers are “disposable,” with little security or chance of job advancement.
 
Mathematical framework connects biological principles to manufacturable, adaptive materials - MIT Mon, 17 Aug 2026 18:30:00 GMT
The new framework could streamline the design process of robotic grippers or aerospace components that exhibit complex behaviors found in nature.
 
MIT engineers connect bacteria to create living transistors - MIT Mon, 17 Aug 2026 18:00:00 GMT
By wiring together colonies of these bacteria, the researchers built circuits that can perform complicated calculations.
 
Flexible brain circuits can switch between different tasks - MIT Mon, 17 Aug 2026 09:00:00 GMT
Neuroscientists have discovered circuits in the prefrontal cortex that can be repurposed to store different types of information.
 
Drug that targets an inflammatory enzyme could help prevent lung cancer - MIT Fri, 14 Aug 2026 18:00:00 GMT
A new study by MIT researchers shows that inhibiting caspase-1 can reduce the risk of tumor growth.
 
Cells pulse together as they grow — and malignant cells pulse the longest - MIT Fri, 14 Aug 2026 15:00:00 GMT
MIT researchers discovered a cellular dance that may offer clues to the development of cancer, asthma, and other diseases.
 
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There’s also a chance we could see AirPods with cameras, but most CNET readers don’t have high hopes.
 
After Testing 19 Portable Power Stations, These 4 Will Keep Your Fridge Running the Longest - CNET Mon, 13 Jul 2026 20:00:53 GMT
You don’t need to spend tens of thousands on a home backup, even an affordable portable power station can save your perishables in an emergency.
 
Over Half of US Adults Want Better Battery Life, but Can Apple Deliver with its New iPhone Lineup? - CNET Tue, 12 May 2026 16:00:00 GMT
Apple users may not get everything they want Wednesday, thanks to RAMageddon pushing prices higher.