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OpenAI Wants to Know if an AI Industry Slowdown Would Even Be Legal - Wired Thu, 10 Sep 2026 23:28:42 GMT
AI leaders worry antitrust law could stand in the way of what they view as an increasingly urgent push to coordinate a slowdown in AI development.
 
London-based Xapien, which uses AI for background checks and due diligence, raised a $56M Series B led by Spectrum Equity (Lucinda Shen/Axios) - Techmeme Thu, 10 Sep 2026 23:10:00 GMT

Lucinda Shen / Axios:
London-based Xapien, which uses AI for background checks and due diligence, raised a $56M Series B led by Spectrum Equity — Xapien, an AI background check and due diligence company, raised $56 million in Series B funding led by Spectrum Equity, CEO Chris Green tells Axios Pro exclusively.
 
iPhone 18 Pro Max vs Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra: How these XL phones compete - Engadget Thu, 10 Sep 2026 23:00:00 GMT
Apple or Samsung? It really comes down to which ecosystem you prefer.
 
CA governor signs 'landmark' laws on youth use of social media and AI chatbots - Engadget Thu, 10 Sep 2026 22:45:45 GMT
They're aimed at protecting minors, but the rules are not universally supported.
 
Boy developed "toasted skin" condition from using a laptop every day - ArsTechnica Thu, 10 Sep 2026 22:16:05 GMT
Laptops don't usually get hot enough to burn—but they can still be harmful.
 
Today’s NYT Connections: Sports Edition Hints and Answers for Sept. 11, #718 - CNET Thu, 10 Sep 2026 22:13:13 GMT
Here are hints and the answers for today’s Connections: Sports Edition puzzle No. 718 for Friday, Sept. 11, 2026.
 
You Can't Use Apple Watch's Live Rewind Secretly, Apple Says - macrumors.com - Google Thu, 10 Sep 2026 22:11:55 GMT
  1. You Can't Use Apple Watch's Live Rewind Secretly, Apple Says macrumors.com
  2. Apple's New Siri Recap Turns Every Apple Watch Into a Mass Surveillance Nightmare PCMag
  3. Don’t Sleep on Apple’s Audio Intelligence. It Reveals a Lot About Where We’re Headed CNET
  4. Your New Apple Watch Snoops on Every Conversation You Have. Apple Calls It a Feature All About Cookies
  5. New Watch features announced by Apple raise privacy, legal concerns WMUR
 
Sources: the Pentagon is in talks to lend roughly $5B to neocloud Fluidstack; Fluidstack is being advised on its loan application by Palmer Luckey's Erebor Bank (Wall Street Journal) - Techmeme Thu, 10 Sep 2026 22:10:00 GMT

Wall Street Journal:
Sources: the Pentagon is in talks to lend roughly $5B to neocloud Fluidstack; Fluidstack is being advised on its loan application by Palmer Luckey's Erebor Bank — Fluidstack, an AI infrastructure company, is being advised on the loan by the bank started by Palmer Luckey, an early supporter of Donald Trump
 
Sources: Microsoft plans to expand its data center capacity from 12GW today to 38GW+ by 2032, with about a third of the 38GW centered on AI-specific chips (Bloomberg) - Techmeme Thu, 10 Sep 2026 21:55:00 GMT

Bloomberg:
Sources: Microsoft plans to expand its data center capacity from 12GW today to 38GW+ by 2032, with about a third of the 38GW centered on AI-specific chips — Shortages forced the company to turn away some AI and cloud business. Now it's planning for 38 gigawatts of data center capacity to meet demand.
 
Jell-O and Beer May Hold the Keys to Brewing Houses on Mars - CNET Thu, 10 Sep 2026 21:53:19 GMT
The yeast used won’t brew beer, but it can help brew a building.
 
Does the iPhone Duo have MagSafe? Everything to know. - Mashable - Google Thu, 10 Sep 2026 21:46:12 GMT
  1. Does the iPhone Duo have MagSafe? Everything to know. Mashable
  2. Hey Samsung, the foldable iPhone Duo supports magnetic wireless charging digitaltrends.com
  3. iPhone Duo Battery Life Depends on Which Screen You Use macrumors.com
  4. iPhone Duo won't work with every MagSafe accessory, and that's okay AppleInsider
  5. The Galaxy Z Fold 8 needs battery banks that actually fit; iPhone Duo might help 9to5Google
 
Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max vs. Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra: The Highest-End Phones Compared - CNET Thu, 10 Sep 2026 21:45:29 GMT
The iPhone 18 Pro Max has a big camera upgrade – and a bigger price. How does it compare to Samsung’s flagship phone?
 
Adobe reports Q3 revenue up 13% YoY to $6.76B, vs. $6.7B est., AI-first annual recurring revenue up 150% YoY, and forecasts Q4 revenue slightly below estimates (Anzar Mehraj/Reuters) - Techmeme Thu, 10 Sep 2026 21:45:01 GMT

Anzar Mehraj / Reuters:
Adobe reports Q3 revenue up 13% YoY to $6.76B, vs. $6.7B est., AI-first annual recurring revenue up 150% YoY, and forecasts Q4 revenue slightly below estimates — Adobe (ADBE.O) beat Wall Street estimates for third-quarter revenue on Thursday, as demand for its AI-integrated products and tools continued to grow.
 
LG defends smart-TV features amid audio surveillance allegations - Al Jazeera - Google Thu, 10 Sep 2026 21:36:12 GMT
  1. LG defends smart-TV features amid audio surveillance allegations Al Jazeera
  2. LG strongly denies TV spying claims, says tracking and snooping concerns 'not true' — online investigation claims 216,000,000 TVs spy and record audio Tom's Hardware
  3. LG TVs caught spying even when offline or on standby theverge.com
  4. LG TV shown scanning LAN for third-party phones and other devices Ars Technica
  5. LG Denies Its Televisions Record Ambient Conversations for Ad Targeting CNET
 
Samsung is working with OpenAI on next-generation chips while deploying ChatGPT at massive scale - TechSpot Thu, 10 Sep 2026 21:28:00 GMT

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

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Over 153 Million Driver’s Licenses Were Stolen by Hackers. Here’s What to Know - CNET Thu, 10 Sep 2026 21:23:46 GMT
The hackers allegedly spent a year hoarding documents before IDScan closed the door.
 
Ninja Takes on Caraway With Cheaper, ‘More Durable’ Ceramic Cookware - CNET Thu, 10 Sep 2026 21:21:35 GMT
Ninja’s NeverQuit Cookware is available for purchase now.
 
Anthropic caught scientists using Claude to further biological weapon research - Engadget Thu, 10 Sep 2026 21:04:54 GMT
Anthropic produced an extensive collection of case studies covering the ways its current AI models have been misused.
 
LinkedIn beats "BrowserGate" lawsuits over scanning users' Chrome extensions - ArsTechnica Thu, 10 Sep 2026 20:55:29 GMT
Judge tosses lawsuits, says plaintiffs didn't allege any real privacy violation.
 
California Gov. Gavin Newsom signs bills restricting "addictive" social media features for under-16s and limiting minors' interactions with chatbots (Colin Lecher/CalMatters) - Techmeme Thu, 10 Sep 2026 20:55:01 GMT

Colin Lecher / CalMatters:
California Gov. Gavin Newsom signs bills restricting “addictive” social media features for under-16s and limiting minors' interactions with chatbots — IN SUMMARY Gov. Gavin Newsom signed a set of bills intended to protect children online. Keeping up with your California representatives felt impossible before.
 
Meta is testing Community Notes in Latin America. Fact checkers are worried. - Engadget Thu, 10 Sep 2026 20:41:21 GMT
The company is suggesting that its work with traditional fact checkers could come to an end.
 
GOG's latest preservation push lets fans print box replicas for your digital games - TechSpot Thu, 10 Sep 2026 20:41:00 GMT

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

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Is AI Actually Going to Kill Us All? - Wired Thu, 10 Sep 2026 20:30:37 GMT
This week on “Uncanny Valley,” we dig into a former Anthropic researcher’s AI doomsday warning, the latest upgrades from Apple’s event, and the census report that claimed Trump won the 2020 election.
 
Don't buy the 'regular' AirPods 5 - Engadget Thu, 10 Sep 2026 20:30:00 GMT
The first time you need to adjust volume, you'll wish you'd spent that extra $20.
 
Oracle reports Q1 revenue up 30% YoY to $19.35B, vs. $19.14B est., cloud infrastructure revenue up 121% to $7.4B, vs. $7.09B est.; ORCL jumps 6%+ after hours (Jordan Novet/CNBC) - Techmeme Thu, 10 Sep 2026 20:30:00 GMT

Jordan Novet / CNBC:
Oracle reports Q1 revenue up 30% YoY to $19.35B, vs. $19.14B est., cloud infrastructure revenue up 121% to $7.4B, vs. $7.09B est.; ORCL jumps 6%+ after hours — Oracle shares moved 4% higher in extended trading on Thursday after the software vendor issued stronger-than-expected quarterly results.
 
August 2026 Was the Hottest Month Ever Recorded: Copernicus Data - Wired Thu, 10 Sep 2026 20:20:23 GMT
While the strengthening El Niño helped boost temperatures, climate change is the main culprit for making August so hot.
 
Sources: Altera is preparing to confidentially file for an IPO in the coming weeks; the offering could raise over $2B, with a listing as early as this year (Reuters) - Techmeme Thu, 10 Sep 2026 20:15:01 GMT

Reuters:
Sources: Altera is preparing to confidentially file for an IPO in the coming weeks; the offering could raise over $2B, with a listing as early as this year — Silver Lake and Intel (INTC.O)-backed chipmaker Altera is preparing for an initial public offering that could raise over $2 billion as early as 2026 …

 
Little Droid Has Party Mode - Hack a Day Thu, 10 Sep 2026 20:00:11 GMT
Remember those tiny little droids skittering around the pristine corridors of the Death Star in Star Wars? [heychaostheory] has put together something vaguely along the lines of those charming little mobile …read more
 
ID verification service IDScan confirms that a data breach involved the theft of driver's licenses from its systems after hackers offered 153M licenses for sale (Zack Whittaker/TechCrunch) - Techmeme Thu, 10 Sep 2026 19:55:00 GMT

Zack Whittaker / TechCrunch:
ID verification service IDScan confirms that a data breach involved the theft of driver's licenses from its systems after hackers offered 153M licenses for sale — ID verification service IDScan has confirmed that a data breach involved the theft of driver's licenses from its systems …

 
Don’t Sleep on Apple’s Audio Intelligence. It Reveals a Lot About Where We’re Headed  - CNET Thu, 10 Sep 2026 19:49:13 GMT
Commentary: Apple’s new memory tools are a sign of how tech companies are pushing into a new wave of AI wearables, and glasses are likely next.
 
Norway spent 40 minutes convincing a helicopter's GPS it was flying into the sea - TechSpot Thu, 10 Sep 2026 19:38:00 GMT

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

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Google’s hyper-personalized ‘Dreambeans’ feed is now free to test [U] - 9to5Google - Google Thu, 10 Sep 2026 19:30:00 GMT
  1. Google’s hyper-personalized ‘Dreambeans’ feed is now free to test [U] 9to5Google
  2. Dreambeans: Daily stories, brewed just for you, now available to all accounts in the U.S. blog.google
  3. Google’s Dreambeans AI app is rolling out to everyone in the US. theverge.com
  4. Dreambeans is Now Available to Google AI Subscribers in the U.S. Thurrott.com
  5. Google Dreambeans is now available to all US users; yes, even free tiers XDA
 
What an Ex-Anthropic Researcher’s Warning About Human Extinction Really Means - CNET Thu, 10 Sep 2026 19:28:02 GMT
AI companies think their creations could kill us all. They’re carrying on anyway.
 
The New AppleCare One Family Plan Will Cover Every Apple Gadget in Your House - CNET Thu, 10 Sep 2026 19:26:18 GMT
For the cost of a new iPad mini every year, AppleCare will cover all your devices.
 
AT&T CEO drops a hot take on the new Apple iPhone Duo - Yahoo Finance Singapore - Google Thu, 10 Sep 2026 19:13:00 GMT
  1. AT&T CEO drops a hot take on the new Apple iPhone Duo Yahoo Finance Singapore
  2. Apple unveils iPhone Duo Apple
  3. Apple’s New iPhone Duo Is Here. How Do Consumer Technology Journalists Review It? The New York Times
  4. Why I Regret Buying a Foldable Phone (And Why You Should Think Twice About the iPhone Duo) PCMag
  5. Okay, Sure, a Folding iPhone The Atlantic
 
OpenAI says it will pause new $200/month ChatGPT Pro subscriptions amid "unprecedented" Astra demand; existing accounts, other plans, and API are unaffected (Tibo/@thsottiaux) - Techmeme Thu, 10 Sep 2026 19:10:02 GMT

Tibo / @thsottiaux:
OpenAI says it will pause new $200/month ChatGPT Pro subscriptions amid “unprecedented” Astra demand; existing accounts, other plans, and API are unaffected — To make sure our current users have an incredible experience and continued access to Astra, we are going to pause subscriptions to our $200 Pro plan. These put the most strain on our systems and we wanted to take the smallest step that allows us to continue giving the broadest access possible. All ...
 
Europe will go it alone on Venus mission after NASA yanks radar instrument - ArsTechnica Thu, 10 Sep 2026 19:09:29 GMT
Europe is looking inward, and perhaps to China, as the White House tries to cancel some NASA partnerships.
 
Apple hikes price of older iPhones, now more expensive than at launch - Mashable - Google Thu, 10 Sep 2026 19:01:08 GMT
  1. Apple hikes price of older iPhones, now more expensive than at launch Mashable
  2. Apple just raised prices on new and older iPhones. Here’s what they cost now. The Washington Post
  3. India gets one of world's steepest iPhone price hikes Reuters
  4. It’s the year of smartphone price hikes theverge.com
  5. Apple Just Raised iPhone Pro Starting Prices by $100. Its Memory Costs Are Rising Even Faster. Yahoo Finance
 
Google Gemini’s New Windows Desktop App Is Here - CNET Thu, 10 Sep 2026 18:52:55 GMT
Certain Gemini features require a paid subscription.
 
Universal Music Group partners with ElevenLabs to launch a new AI-powered platform that will let users create song remixes, mashups, and more from its catalog (Emma Roth/The Verge) - Techmeme Thu, 10 Sep 2026 18:45:01 GMT

Emma Roth / The Verge:
Universal Music Group partners with ElevenLabs to launch a new AI-powered platform that will let users create song remixes, mashups, and more from its catalog — UMG's AI music platform will let users create remixes, mashups, and new takes on tracks.
 
The C63 is back... sort of: this is the new Merc-AMG CLE 646, a RWD V8 super coupe - Top Gear - Google Thu, 10 Sep 2026 18:45:00 GMT
  1. The C63 is back... sort of: this is the new Merc-AMG CLE 646, a RWD V8 super coupe Top Gear
  2. The Mercedes-AMG CLE 646 Spezialanfertigung Heralds a Return to V-8-Powered Sports Coupes Car and Driver
  3. Mercedes-AMG’s 637-HP CLE 646 Spezialanfertigung Is a Black Series in All But Name Road & Track
  4. Mercedes-Benz CLE 646 AMG Spezialanfertigung (2027) NetCarShow.com
  5. Mercedes-AMG's New Super Coupe Is A 637-HP Track Car For The Road Motor1.com
 
Android can now securely migrate your logins between password managers - ArsTechnica Thu, 10 Sep 2026 18:41:09 GMT
App support is slim right now, but Google says more are coming.
 
IDScan is offering free credit monitoring and ID protection after leaking driver's licenses - Engadget Thu, 10 Sep 2026 18:40:00 GMT
The platform was linked to an FBI investigation into a dark web marketplace last week.
 
3D Imaging Without a Lens - Hack a Day Thu, 10 Sep 2026 18:30:48 GMT
There are plenty of ways to capture 3D images or simulations of such if you know what you’re doing with camera hardware and fancy mathematics. However, a little more unusual …read more
 
A native Gemini app is finally available for Windows PCs - Engadget Thu, 10 Sep 2026 18:30:00 GMT
There's a keyboard shortcut to open it up, just like the Mac version.
 
How to watch the Flame Fatales 2026 speedrunning marathon - Engadget Thu, 10 Sep 2026 18:25:12 GMT
The fundraiser for Malala Fund runs September 13-19.
 
Wardogs Is Already a Huge Hit As It Sells a Million Copies and Blows Past 300k Concurrent Players on Launch Day - IGN - Google Thu, 10 Sep 2026 18:19:15 GMT
  1. Wardogs Is Already a Huge Hit As It Sells a Million Copies and Blows Past 300k Concurrent Players on Launch Day IGN
  2. Boots on the Ground: ‘WARDOGS’ Goes All Out on GeForce NOW at Early-Access Launch NVIDIA Blog
  3. Steam's Chart-topping FPS Wardogs Finally Gets Official Console Release Window polygon.com
  4. Wardogs’ Massive Start On Steam Undercut By Brutal Server Queues [Update] GameSpot
  5. New Nvidia GeForce NOW update brings Wardogs and Valheim 1.0 support Neowin
 
Panic builds over bankrupt Spirit’s looming data sale to Google - ArsTechnica Thu, 10 Sep 2026 18:14:14 GMT
"Bankruptcy cannot become the new land grab for AI.”
 
Modders show RTX 5090 works flawlessly with 8-pin connectors instead of 16 without overheating - TechSpot Thu, 10 Sep 2026 18:05:00 GMT

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

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OpenAI unveils ChatGPT for Financial Services, a version of ChatGPT Work made with "design partners" Morgan Stanley and Evercore to research like an analyst (CNBC) - Techmeme Thu, 10 Sep 2026 17:55:00 GMT

CNBC:
OpenAI unveils ChatGPT for Financial Services, a version of ChatGPT Work made with “design partners” Morgan Stanley and Evercore to research like an analyst — OpenAI is taking aim at some of Wall Street's most labor-intensive tasks with a new version of ChatGPT designed to research companies …

 
Anthropic reveals rogue AI agents hate CAPTCHAs, just like you - TechCrunch - Google Thu, 10 Sep 2026 17:54:44 GMT
Anthropic reveals rogue AI agents hate CAPTCHAs, just like you TechCrunch
 
Physicist does the math on Star Trek’s “Picard maneuver” - ArsTechnica Thu, 10 Sep 2026 17:54:33 GMT
The trick from Next Generation would be even more effective in real life.
 
Anthropic details distillation efforts by Chinese companies, like Moonshot and DeepSeek, sending user queries to Claude via "transfer stations" outside China (Wall Street Journal) - Techmeme Thu, 10 Sep 2026 17:36:03 GMT

Wall Street Journal:
Anthropic details distillation efforts by Chinese companies, like Moonshot and DeepSeek, sending user queries to Claude via “transfer stations” outside China — Anthropic says DeepSeek and Moonshot used thousands of fake accounts and millions of real user queries in ‘distillation’ effort to clone its AI capabilities
 
Kimmel's ABC show won't air interview with Democrat because of Trump FCC threats - ArsTechnica Thu, 10 Sep 2026 17:30:09 GMT
Talarico talk to be on YouTube to save ABC stations the hassle of dealing with FCC.
 
Anthropic says it disrupted several potential plots this year by scientists using its models for research that could have helped develop biological weapons (Dustin Volz/New York Times) - Techmeme Thu, 10 Sep 2026 17:25:00 GMT

Dustin Volz / New York Times:
Anthropic says it disrupted several potential plots this year by scientists using its models for research that could have helped develop biological weapons — In a new report, the A.I. start-up added that it could not determine if the research was legitimate or nefarious, leading the company to shut down the work.
 
Anthropic publishes a threat intelligence report on how it disrupted efforts to misuse Claude for cyberattacks, influence operations, surveillance, and more (Anthropic) - Techmeme Thu, 10 Sep 2026 17:21:15 GMT

Anthropic:
Anthropic publishes a threat intelligence report on how it disrupted efforts to misuse Claude for cyberattacks, influence operations, surveillance, and more — Cyber operations Surveillance operations Influence operations Conventional weapons Biological misuse Scams and fraud Illicit distillation
 
Why is Apple’s New Foldable iPhone Duo $1,999? - The New York Times - Google Thu, 10 Sep 2026 17:20:51 GMT
  1. Why is Apple’s New Foldable iPhone Duo $1,999? The New York Times
  2. Global Foldable Shipments to Hit 100-million Cumulative Milestone by End of 2026 Counterpoint Research
  3. TrendForce: Apple to capture a quarter of the folding phone market in 2026 - GSMArena.com news GSMArena.com
  4. Simply Speaking: The Fold at the Top of the Market Storyboard18
  5. Apple's iPhone Ultra will help the foldable market hit a big milestone this year PhoneArena
 
‘P-Valley’ Season 3 Sets Release Date on Starz. Catch a New Trailer, Details Here - CNET Thu, 10 Sep 2026 17:20:29 GMT
The long, long wait will soon be over, even if Diamond has rotted in that car trunk by now.
 
Apple Watch Ultra 4 Hands-On: A Closer Look at Its Biggest Upgrades - CNET - Google Thu, 10 Sep 2026 17:19:39 GMT
  1. Apple Watch Ultra 4 Hands-On: A Closer Look at Its Biggest Upgrades CNET
  2. I’ve bought every Apple smartwatch, and even I’m impressed by the new Apple Watch Series 12 CNN
  3. Apple unveils Apple Watch Ultra 4 Apple
  4. Apple announces Watch Series 12 and Apple Watch Yahoo Finance
  5. Apple puts Whoop in its sights with new health metrics bostonglobe.com
 
Apple Watch Ultra 4 Hands-On: A Closer Look at Its Biggest Upgrades - CNET Thu, 10 Sep 2026 17:19:39 GMT
Finally a battery worthy of an ultramarathon, better health sensors and a powerful processor that keeps it running.
 
Bye-Bye, iPad. The iPhone Duo Could Be the All-in-One You Need - CNET Thu, 10 Sep 2026 17:16:42 GMT
Apple’s new foldable phone may make you think twice about how many devices you have.
 
The latest Avatar: Seven Havens trailer gives us a deeper dive into the characters and story - Engadget Thu, 10 Sep 2026 17:15:54 GMT
It's also pretty easy on the eyes.
 
Universal Music Group is collaborating with ElevenLabs on a new AI-powered creation platform - Engadget Thu, 10 Sep 2026 17:01:52 GMT
The unnamed software will be built around licensed music from UMG artists who want to participate.
 
China’s drone supremacy shows in airlifting bodies and food after Nepal flood disaster - ArsTechnica Thu, 10 Sep 2026 16:53:52 GMT
DJI drones that already supply Mount Everest camps assist Nepal’s flood relief.
 
GTA 6 DualSense pre-orders LIVE — limited-edition PS5 controllers are now available at Amazon, Walmart and more - Tom's Guide - Google Thu, 10 Sep 2026 16:33:14 GMT
  1. GTA 6 DualSense pre-orders LIVE — limited-edition PS5 controllers are now available at Amazon, Walmart and more Tom's Guide
  2. GTA 6's PS5 Controller Preorders Create Chaos on PlayStation Store as Scalpers Take Advantage of Scarcity IGN
  3. GTA 6 limited edition PS5 controller: where to buy The Shortcut | Matt Swider
  4. Collectible side panels based on Grand Theft Auto 6 are being developed for the PlayStation 5 family of consoles. GameGPU
 
Google brings Gemini for desktop app to Windows - 9to5Google - Google Thu, 10 Sep 2026 16:33:00 GMT
  1. Google brings Gemini for desktop app to Windows 9to5Google
  2. The Gemini app is now available for Windows blog.google
  3. Google Gemini’s New Windows Desktop App Is Here CNET
  4. Hallelujah, there's finally a Gemini app for Windows Mashable
  5. Google launches Gemini app for Windows PCs (GOOG:NASDAQ) Seeking Alpha
 
Which iPhone 18 Model Should You Buy? - Wired Thu, 10 Sep 2026 16:30:00 GMT
Apple’s new folding iPhone Duo is finally here, alongside refreshed Pro models. Our primer has all the details you need to choose the iPhone 18 that’s right for you.
 
Metroid Dread studio MercurySteam appears to confirm it's making Metroid Ravenous, addressing a lingering question from yesterday's Nintendo Direct - Eurogamer.net - Google Thu, 10 Sep 2026 16:27:10 GMT
  1. Metroid Dread studio MercurySteam appears to confirm it's making Metroid Ravenous, addressing a lingering question from yesterday's Nintendo Direct Eurogamer.net
  2. Nintendo Direct reveals Metroid Ravenous, Kirby and the World Beyond, and more games for Nintendo Switch 2 and Nintendo Switch - News - Nintendo Official Site Nintendo
  3. New Kirby and Metroid Games Revealed, Tokyo Revengers Joins Fatal Fury and More from Today's Nintendo Direct Crunchyroll
  4. The Switch 2 is getting a 2D Metroid called Ravenous theverge.com
  5. Metroid Ravenous Is Up for Preorder: Here’s What Comes in Each Edition, Plus Where to Buy the Amiibos IGN
 
Nintendo Having A Sale—Instead Of Giving Refunds—Thanks To Tariff Rebates, Company Says - Forbes - Google Thu, 10 Sep 2026 16:25:48 GMT
  1. Nintendo Having A Sale—Instead Of Giving Refunds—Thanks To Tariff Rebates, Company Says Forbes
  2. Adventure awaits! Nintendo of America announces Customer Appreciation Sale - News - Nintendo Official Site Nintendo
  3. Nintendo's Latest Sale Is 'Made Possible' By The Tariff Refunds It's Hoarding Engadget
  4. Nintendo's Big New Game Sale Is Surprisingly Controversial polygon.com
  5. Nintendo Announces New Switch Sale Made Possible By 'Tariff-Related' Refunds IGN
 
Sources: PIF is considering combining EA with Savvy Games to better coordinate its gaming assets, but not before Savvy closes its $6B Moonton acquisition (Bloomberg) - Techmeme Thu, 10 Sep 2026 16:15:00 GMT

Bloomberg:
Sources: PIF is considering combining EA with Savvy Games to better coordinate its gaming assets, but not before Savvy closes its $6B Moonton acquisition — Saudi Arabia's wealth fund is considering combining Electronic Arts Inc. with Savvy Games, people familiar with the matter said …

 
Best Robot Lawn Mowers (2026): 12+ Models Tested Over 3 Years - Wired Thu, 10 Sep 2026 16:04:02 GMT
Smart mowers are an expensive alternative to old-fashioned yard work, but they’re finally good enough to consider if you’d rather sip an iced tea and watch a robot tame your lawn.
 
Space debris is multiplying, so satellite makers are building better ways to survive a hit - TechSpot Thu, 10 Sep 2026 16:02:00 GMT

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

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Saudis Weigh Merging EA With Savvy to Create Global Gaming Giant - Bloomberg.com - Google Thu, 10 Sep 2026 15:50:01 GMT
  1. Saudis Weigh Merging EA With Savvy to Create Global Gaming Giant Bloomberg.com
  2. Report: Saudi Arabia’s PIF mulls EA and Savvy merger Pocket Gamer.biz
  3. Saudi wealth fund weighs EA-Savvy merger, Bloomberg News reports Reuters
  4. Saudis Weigh Merging EA With Savvy To Create Global Gaming Giant- Bloomberg News TradingView
  5. Saudi Arabia Reportedly Considering Merging EA With Savvy Games Group kotaku.com
 
Yoto just announced two new audio devices for kids - Engadget Thu, 10 Sep 2026 15:47:08 GMT
Some upgrades make these more capable and easier to use for small hands.
 
Custom AMOLED Wearable Makes Great Icebreaker - Hack a Day Thu, 10 Sep 2026 15:30:16 GMT
Nifty little AMOLED screens are easy to get nowadays, and [Sophie D] demonstrates they are both thin and light enough to be worn with OpenChoker, a design for a choker …read more
 
Google appears to be done with tablets, again - TechSpot Thu, 10 Sep 2026 15:18:00 GMT

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

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Nintendo's latest sale is 'made possible' by the tariff refunds it's hoarding - Engadget Thu, 10 Sep 2026 15:00:56 GMT
Another way to appreciate customers might be returning their money.
 
Instagram now lets you add tagged photos to your profile grid - Engadget Thu, 10 Sep 2026 15:00:00 GMT
Instagram now lets you bring tagged photos to your main profile feed, and here's how to do it.
 
The iPhone Duo just might live up to the hype - Engadget Thu, 10 Sep 2026 14:53:27 GMT
Despite all the build-up and all the scrutiny, Apple's first foldable phone looks solid.
 
Charlie Kirk Was Shot a Year Ago. The Conspiracy Theories Are More Rampant Than Ever - Wired Thu, 10 Sep 2026 14:34:36 GMT
Experts say conspiracy theorizing about the identity and motive of Charlie Kirk’s killer will likely continue for a long time to come.
 
Apple says new A20 Pro chip can sustain twice the performance of the iPhone 16 Pro, deliver 40% faster graphics - TechSpot Thu, 10 Sep 2026 14:27:00 GMT

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

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Verizon will give you an iPhone 18 Pro on them with trade-in - and Duo deals are coming soon - ZDNET - Google Thu, 10 Sep 2026 14:10:01 GMT
  1. Verizon will give you an iPhone 18 Pro on them with trade-in - and Duo deals are coming soon ZDNET
  2. AT&T Delivers Value, Choice, and Flexibility with the New iPhone 18 Pro, iPhone 18 Pro Max, and iPhone Duo – Backed by America’s Best Guarantee AT&T Newsroom
  3. Get iPhone 18 Pro on Us at T-Mobile — America’s Best Network businesswire.com
  4. The Best iPhone 18 Pro Preorder Deals: Save Up to $1,300 at Apple, T-Mobile, Verizon, and More PCMag
  5. T-Mobile announces iPhone 18 Pro deals and reveals a monthly fee for Handoff PhoneArena
 
Google Has Removed The Pixel Tablet From Its Store - Engadget - Google Thu, 10 Sep 2026 14:09:51 GMT
  1. Google Has Removed The Pixel Tablet From Its Store Engadget
  2. RIP Pixel Tablet: Google has officially pulled the plug Android Central
  3. Google Pixel Tablet has been discontinued, out of stock everywhere 9to5Google
  4. Google Quietly Discontinues Pixel Tablet Thurrott.com
  5. The Pixel Tablet was a disaster. Why do I still use mine every day? Android Authority
 
AirPods 5 and Apple Watch Series 12 Pre-Orders Open on Amazon, With Early Discount - macrumors.com - Google Thu, 10 Sep 2026 14:08:35 GMT
  1. AirPods 5 and Apple Watch Series 12 Pre-Orders Open on Amazon, With Early Discount macrumors.com
  2. Apple introduces AirPods 5 with best-in-class open-ear Active Noise Cancellation Apple
  3. Don't Buy The 'Regular' AirPods 5 Engadget
  4. All the Differences Between the AirPods 5, AirPods 4, and AirPods Pro 3 Lifehacker
  5. Apple debuts $129 AirPods 5 with better noise cancellation and transparency mode Ars Technica
 
Tech In Plain Sight: Meet The Robot That Does CPR - Hack a Day Thu, 10 Sep 2026 14:00:02 GMT
Usually in Tech In Plain Sight, we talk about technology you probably see every day, even if you don’t notice it. But we hope you don’t get to see one …read more
 
Xbox Will Now Publish Hideo Kojima’s Action Espionage Game Physint After PlayStation Partnership Ends - Game Informer - Google Thu, 10 Sep 2026 13:58:00 GMT
  1. Xbox Will Now Publish Hideo Kojima’s Action Espionage Game Physint After PlayStation Partnership Ends Game Informer
  2. XBOX and KOJIMA PRODUCTIONS Expand Partnership to Publish PHYSINT XBOX Wire
  3. Hideo Kojima's Physint Game Moves to Xbox From PlayStation Variety
  4. Why Did PlayStation Ditch Kojima? Analysts Suggest Sony May Have Been 'Spooked' by Death Stranding 2 Sales IGN
  5. Sony Loses Hideo Kojima To Xbox In Its Latest Disaster Forbes
 
IBM, NASA launch AI model to help map ice, craters on Moon - Reuters - Google Thu, 10 Sep 2026 13:50:51 GMT
  1. IBM, NASA launch AI model to help map ice, craters on Moon Reuters
  2. NASA, IBM Launch AI Foundation Model for Lunar Science science.nasa.gov
  3. Introducing IBM and NASA’s new foundation model for the Moon IBM Research
  4. NASA wants humans back on the Moon in 2028. IBM’s new AI could help get them there Fast Company
  5. NASA And IBM Made An AI Model For Exploring The Moon Engadget
 
OpenAI faces Senate probe over Hugging Face breach as more rogue AI activity is uncovered - TechSpot Thu, 10 Sep 2026 13:48:00 GMT

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

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Professor Layton and the Curious Village Remake announced for PS5, Switch 2, Switch, and PC - Gematsu - Google Thu, 10 Sep 2026 13:44:46 GMT
  1. Professor Layton and the Curious Village Remake announced for PS5, Switch 2, Switch, and PC Gematsu
  2. Professor Layton And The New World Of Steam Arrives This December Game Informer
  3. Iconic Nintendo Franchise Makes PlayStation 5 Debut This Year, Watch Trailer Yahoo Tech
  4. Professor Layton and the Curious Village Remake Announced for Switch 2, PS5, Switch, and PC VGChartz
  5. Professor Layton’s Nintendo DS debut is getting an official remake polygon.com
 
Arm's new Mali G2-Ultra NX GPU adds neural accelerators for sub-1-watt AI graphics on mobile - TechSpot Thu, 10 Sep 2026 13:08:00 GMT

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

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Want Some Movie Suggestions? You Should Call This Tubi Hotline - CNET Thu, 10 Sep 2026 13:00:00 GMT
It’s not an old-school party line, but you can get some entertainment advice when you give this hotline a ring.
 
Snapchat takes aim at Partiful with new event-planning features - TechCrunch - Google Thu, 10 Sep 2026 13:00:00 GMT
  1. Snapchat takes aim at Partiful with new event-planning features TechCrunch
  2. Making Plans IRL Just Got Easier on Snapchat Snap Newsroom
  3. Snapchat makes it easier to plan events and meetups theverge.com
  4. Snap Adds Party Planning as It Argues It Isn't Social Media Yahoo Finance
  5. Snap launches a planning tool for organising meet-ups with friends The Next Web
 
Insta360 Luna Pro review: Your Instagram Reels are about to get an upgrade - Engadget Thu, 10 Sep 2026 13:00:00 GMT
There's now a direct rival to the Osmo Pocket 4 you can easily buy in the US.
 
You can now plan IRL events on Snapchat - Engadget Thu, 10 Sep 2026 13:00:00 GMT
Snapchat Plans lets you organize IRL gatherings, though it's missing one seemingly obvious detail.
 
Insta360 Luna Pro Review: Your Instagram Reels Are About To Get An Upgrade - Engadget - Google Thu, 10 Sep 2026 13:00:00 GMT
  1. Insta360 Luna Pro Review: Your Instagram Reels Are About To Get An Upgrade Engadget
  2. Insta360’s Luna Pro Goes Global and Has Most of the Ultra’s Features PetaPixel
  3. Insta360 Luna Pro: The $599 Leica Gimbal Camera Aimed at Pocket 3 Owners Joe's Daily
  4. Insta360 Luna Pro Newsshooter
  5. Insta360 Luna Pro: Is Saving $170 Worth Losing the Ultra's Best Feature? PCMag UK
 
The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time and GTA 6: The video game industry’s Barbenheimer moment - The Game Business - Google Thu, 10 Sep 2026 12:57:26 GMT
  1. The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time and GTA 6: The video game industry’s Barbenheimer moment The Game Business
  2. ‘The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time’ 40th Anniversary Remake Sets Nintendo Switch 2 Release Date (Gaming News Roundup) Variety
  3. Nintendo Issues Official Statement On Switch 2 'Zelda' Console Pre-Orders polygon.com
  4. The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time Remake Is Already $10 Off at Amazon and Walmart IGN
  5. The Legend of Zelda 40th Anniversary celebration revealed in new Nintendo Direct presentation Nintendo
 
Apple Watch Series 12 hands-on: New sensing system, health features and audio intelligence - Engadget Thu, 10 Sep 2026 12:30:00 GMT
There was a lot more new stuff than expected.
 
Apple's new AirPods 5 get Active Noise Cancellation and Siri AI, starting at $129 - TechSpot Thu, 10 Sep 2026 12:26:00 GMT

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

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NASA and IBM Launch Open-Source AI Model for Future Moon Explorations - CNET Thu, 10 Sep 2026 12:05:57 GMT
One small step for AI, one giant leap for mankind.
 
In a bizarre twist, robots protest in Poland to warn that AI and automation could take human jobs - TechSpot Thu, 10 Sep 2026 12:01:00 GMT

The protest, which saw around 30 robots "chanting" slogans, holding signs, and marching in circles, was organized by Democratism. The group aims to launch a public debate on how rapid AI and advancements in robotization impact the human labor market, according to its website.

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NASA and IBM made an AI model for exploring the Moon - Engadget Thu, 10 Sep 2026 12:00:00 GMT
NASA and IBM's latest collaboration is an AI model of the moon made for the Artemis era.
 
iOS 27 brings GymKit to iPhone and AirPods, but what does it actually do? - Engadget Thu, 10 Sep 2026 12:00:00 GMT
GymKit is a great idea that has never been fully realized. Now, it doesn't require an Apple Watch to take advantage of.
 
'Final Fantasy 7 Revelation' Interview: Hands-On Preview - Deadline - Google Thu, 10 Sep 2026 12:00:00 GMT
  1. 'Final Fantasy 7 Revelation' Interview: Hands-On Preview Deadline
  2. Final Fantasy 7 Revelation is approximately 500,000 times the size of FF7 Rebirth polygon.com
  3. Final Fantasy VII Revelation Hands-on Preview – First Look At The Final Arc The Outerhaven
  4. Final Fantasy VII Revelation Preview: Excitement For The Finale, Despite A Mediocre Demo Game Informer
  5. Here's Why Final Fantasy 7 Revelation Will Require A Download Instead Of Shipping Complete On Multiple Discs Like The Previous Games kotaku.com
 
Microsoft is using AI to review the flood of AI-coded Edge extensions - TechSpot Thu, 10 Sep 2026 11:38:00 GMT

Microsoft is reacting to AI-coded Edge extensions by using more AI and automated checks in the add-on review process itself. The company highlights the rapid adoption of "AI-assisted" coding among add-on developers but remains committed to retaining the same quality that the Edge ecosystem had before the vibe-coded era.

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Artemis II commander and pilot become NASA's first astronaut emeriti - ArsTechnica Thu, 10 Sep 2026 11:30:42 GMT
"Artemis II is done."
 
Omarchy turns Arch Linux into a polished, agent-ready desktop - TechSpot Thu, 10 Sep 2026 11:19:00 GMT
Omarchy is an Arch-based Linux distro built around Hyprland, designed to provide a polished and ready-to-use desktop without the usual setup work. It comes with developer tools, applications, and keyboard-driven workflows, while integrating AI agents that can help troubleshoot problems, modify the system, and create plugins and other customizations.
 
Trump Mobile's T1 Phone now costs $250 more - Engadget Thu, 10 Sep 2026 11:06:21 GMT
Trump Mobile's T1 Phone, which an iFixit teardown revealed to be pretty much identical to an HTC handset, got a $250 price hike.
 
iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max Benchmarks Reveal Speed of A20 Pro Chip - macrumors.com - Google Thu, 10 Sep 2026 11:06:15 GMT
  1. iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max Benchmarks Reveal Speed of A20 Pro Chip macrumors.com
  2. Apple debuts iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max Apple
  3. I just tried the iPhone 18 Pro. Here’s who should (and shouldn’t) upgrade CNN
  4. How to Shop the New iPhone Lineup Without Losing Your Mind WSJ
  5. Apple’s iPhone 18 Pro adds variable camera aperture and a more powerful chip Ars Technica
 
Open Source Acoustic Drone Detection - Hack a Day Thu, 10 Sep 2026 11:00:38 GMT
Drones have become a potent military threat, particularly on the small scale. Nimble multi-rotor drones are fast, difficult to spot, and can cause plenty of harm if allowed to go …read more
 
Best Bluetooth Speaker (2026): JBL, Sonos, Marshall, and More - Wired Thu, 10 Sep 2026 11:00:00 GMT
I tested portable speakers of all shapes and sizes, from pocket to party-sized.
 
Amazon's Prime Video is using AI to make dubbed actors' mouths match the dialogue - TechSpot Thu, 10 Sep 2026 10:54:00 GMT

The feature is available worldwide for the show's first two seasons and will be included with the third and final season, which premieres in early December.

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‘Killmonger Locs’ Are Everywhere in Video Games. This Artist Is Sick of It - Wired Thu, 10 Sep 2026 10:45:00 GMT
The Black Panther villain’s hairstyle has become a default for Black video game characters because it’s easy to code. Danielle Udogaranya is changing that.
 
9 Windows Laptops That Give MacBooks a Run for Their Money - Wired Thu, 10 Sep 2026 10:30:00 GMT
Windows laptops have never been so good, and they’re only going to get better as we move through 2026.
 
Everything New You Can Do With Siri AI - WIRED - Google Thu, 10 Sep 2026 10:30:00 GMT
  1. Everything New You Can Do With Siri AI WIRED
  2. Siri AI Will Be Able To Listen In And ‘Rewind’ Conversations, Apple Says Forbes
  3. Key App Developers Have Yet to Embrace Apple’s New Siri A.I. The New York Times
  4. Early Apple Siri AI Can’t Read Gmail or WhatsApp Messages PYMNTS.com
  5. NDTV News App Featured At iPhone Launch Event NDTV
 
Everything New You Can Do With Siri AI - Wired Thu, 10 Sep 2026 10:30:00 GMT
When iOS 27 arrives, it will bring with it a fully revamped assistant for your iPhone.
 
Book Excerpt: Emily St. John Mandel’s ‘Exit Party’ Imagines a Future Where a Spy Could Disappear - Wired Thu, 10 Sep 2026 10:15:00 GMT
In Emily St. John Mandel’s new novel Exit Party, becoming a “ghost” means running afoul of the state. In this excerpt, a secret agent discovers it doesn’t take much.
 
Control Resonant PC requirements demand 120GB of SSD space and upscaling at every setting - TechSpot Thu, 10 Sep 2026 10:15:00 GMT

Remedy has split the PC requirements into two sections: with and without ray tracing/path tracing.

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Vari Electric Standing Desk Review (2026): Form and Value - Wired Thu, 10 Sep 2026 10:05:00 GMT
The Vari Ergo electric standing desk is compact, easy to assemble, affordable, and gently sloped to fit my natural posture and shape.
 
Sorry, Apple, but the iPhone Duo Isn’t the Smart Display I’m Waiting For - CNET Thu, 10 Sep 2026 10:00:00 GMT
Reports keep saying Apple is releasing a home smart display. It still hasn’t happened, and here’s why that’s a problem.
 
Clearview AI Is Testing an AI Tool That Would Let Cops Unearth Your Life Online - Wired Thu, 10 Sep 2026 10:00:00 GMT
InquiryIQ, a previously unreported prototype, tested a model from xAI, maker of Grok, to surface associates, social accounts, and other information about people identified through Clearview.
 
A Teen Girl’s Death Is Prompting Calls to Ban Choking in Porn - Wired Thu, 10 Sep 2026 09:45:00 GMT
Despite the many health risks, sexual strangulation has become popular among young people—with some experts blaming adult content for normalizing it.
 
I Tried the iPhone 18 Pro’s New Deluxe Camera and Shot Photos With Starbursts - CNET Thu, 10 Sep 2026 09:30:21 GMT
Hands-on: At Apple’s Sept. 9 event, I tried the new iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max. The standout feature is the new variable aperture on the main camera.
 
Want to Get Off Your Phone? Mina Kimes Suggests Having a Baby - Wired Thu, 10 Sep 2026 09:30:00 GMT
“I think that's been the most helpful thing,” says the ESPN journalist. “So there you go, Zoomers. There's a reason to have children.”
 
A Satellite Falling Out of Orbit Embarks on Its Final Mission - Wired Thu, 10 Sep 2026 09:15:00 GMT
Before reentering our atmosphere, the telescopes onboard NASA’s Neil Gehrels Swift Observatory have been restarted to take their last observations.
 
Our Favorite GoPro 360 Camera Is Now 40 Percent Off - Wired Thu, 10 Sep 2026 09:00:00 GMT
The GoPro Max 2 is almost half off at Amazon and other retailers, along with other great action camera deals.
 
If It’s Electronic Paper, Why Not Print To It? - Hack a Day Thu, 10 Sep 2026 08:00:49 GMT
E-ink is supposed to be the electronic version of dead-tree paper, but there’s one enormous difference: how you get your images and text onto it. For paper, you print on …read more
 
Trump Probably Won’t Give $5,000 to Every US Adult if Republicans Win the Midterms - Wired Thu, 10 Sep 2026 06:30:32 GMT
The eyebrow-raising proposal, delivered during the president’s speech at the midterm convention, would cost $1.2 trillion and would need congressional approval.
 
Apple's new Audio Intelligence turns the Watch into a listening device, privacy is part of the pitch - TechSpot Thu, 10 Sep 2026 05:04:00 GMT

Pre-orders are now open for the Apple Watch Series 12 (starting at $399) and the Apple Watch Ultra 4 ($799), with availability starting on September 18. The new wearables introduce improved health-tracking features and can use Siri's upcoming AI enhancements to analyze and transcribe what they hear.

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Origami Sensors That You Can Wear - Hack a Day Thu, 10 Sep 2026 05:00:16 GMT
Origami is a wonderful art form, but as a new project from the Shibaura Institute of Technology demonstrates, it can also have applications in the world of wearable tech. The …read more
 
Govee Discount Codes and Deals: 30% Off - Wired Thu, 10 Sep 2026 05:00:00 GMT
New to Govee? Get a $5 coupon on your first purchase just for signing up.
 
Hungryroot Coupon Codes: 30% Off This September 2026 - Wired Thu, 10 Sep 2026 05:00:00 GMT
Get up to 30% off your first order and free gifts using a Hungryroot promo code today. Discover our best coupons and discounts to let you save on your healthy groceries as a new or returning customer.
 
NZXT Discount Codes: 50% Off in September 2026 - Wired Thu, 10 Sep 2026 05:00:00 GMT
Save 50%, plus up to $250 with NZXT promo codes and discounts.
 
Herman Miller Promo Codes: 40% Off September 2026 - Wired Thu, 10 Sep 2026 05:00:00 GMT
Whether you’re looking for a Herman Miller promo code or discounts in their sale, here is how to save on the world's best ergonomic office furniture in September 2026.
 
Coleman Promo Codes and Deals: Up to 75% Off in September 2026 - Wired Thu, 10 Sep 2026 05:00:00 GMT
Gear up for your next adventure with these Coleman coupons and discount codes to save on camping essentials and outdoor gear.
 
Norton Coupon Codes: Up to 58% Off - Wired Thu, 10 Sep 2026 05:00:00 GMT
Whether you’re looking to protect your small business or your personal computer, we have the top coupons and deals to help you save at Norton.
 
Google’s surprise Pixel 11 update leaves the new features for later - Android Police - Google Thu, 10 Sep 2026 04:43:20 GMT
  1. Google’s surprise Pixel 11 update leaves the new features for later Android Police
  2. Pixel 11 gets early September update, not Android 17 QPR1 [U: OTA images] 9to5Google
  3. Pixel 11 Getting Surprise New Update Droid Life
  4. The Pixel 11 series has received a small September software update Android Headlines
  5. Pixel 11 Series Receives Second September 2026 Update jetstream.blog
 
Capcom Announces Mega Man: Dual Override amiibo, Here's A First Look - Nintendo Life - Google Thu, 10 Sep 2026 02:55:00 GMT
  1. Capcom Announces Mega Man: Dual Override amiibo, Here's A First Look Nintendo Life
  2. Mega Man And Proto Man Amiibo Lauching Alongside Dual Override's Release On Switch And Switch 2 Game Informer
  3. Mega Man: Dual Override Robot Masters leaked, including winner of design contest Nintendo Everything
  4. CAPCOM’s Mega Man: Dual Override Nails The Blue Bomber Feel, But New Chip System Subtly Rewrites The Rules Wccftech
  5. gamescom 2026 Mega Man Dual Override Preview: Igniting the Flames of Nostalgia IMDb
 
Apple Didn’t Make a New iPhone Air This Year. This May Be Why - CNET Thu, 10 Sep 2026 00:24:11 GMT
More affordable options, like a possible iPhone Air 2, were not on Apple’s 2026 roster.
 
LG Denies Its Televisions Record Ambient Conversations for Ad Targeting - CNET Wed, 09 Sep 2026 23:50:39 GMT
Researchers say that they exploited the microphone and content recognition features of an LG TV to listen to user conversations.
 
Apple Announced Some Features That Won’t Be Available This Month. Here’s When to Expect Them All - CNET Wed, 09 Sep 2026 23:48:22 GMT
Trying to get your hands on the iPhone Duo or test out Live Rewind on the Apple Watch? You’ll have to wait a bit.
 
Where’s the iPhone 18? Here’s Why Apple Didn’t Reveal a New Standard iPhone - CNET Wed, 09 Sep 2026 23:02:40 GMT
We saw the iPhone 18 Pro and foldable iPhone Duo launch, but the baseline model may be coming next year — presumably for a few big reasons.
 
Tesla's Cybercab has no steering wheel or pedals, but a hidden touchscreen joystick may let humans drive it - TechSpot Wed, 09 Sep 2026 22:27:00 GMT

The Cybercab runs on a single central touchscreen. In the video (below), it's split in two: a control panel on the left, the vehicle's camera view on the right. The left side includes the joystick, a prompt to "Close cabin doors," door controls, and a button to call support.

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The AI Researcher Who Just Quit Anthropic Says It’s ‘Crunch Time for Humanity’ - Wired Wed, 09 Sep 2026 22:11:55 GMT
Jacob Coxon talks to WIRED about the “mini Manhattan project” inside Anthropic, the problem with alignment, and why AI labs have just a few years left to make their systems safe.
 
Exclusive | A San Francisco Townhouse Wrapped in Steel Webbing Lists for $11.5 Million - WSJ - Google Wed, 09 Sep 2026 22:01:00 GMT
Exclusive | A San Francisco Townhouse Wrapped in Steel Webbing Lists for $11.5 Million WSJ
 
San Francisco Orders Meta to Stop ‘Allowing’ AI Child Abuse Ads - Wired Wed, 09 Sep 2026 21:15:27 GMT
The City Attorney’s Office has asked Meta to explain how the harmful ads repeatedly ran on Facebook and Instagram. The company claims the ads are not under the city’s jurisdiction.
 
Apple launches iPhone Duo, its first foldable to rival the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold - TechSpot Wed, 09 Sep 2026 21:12:00 GMT

The iPhone Duo arrives with two "Super Retina XDR" ProMotion displays, including a large 7.6-inch folding panel on the inside and a smaller 5.4-inch screen on the outside. Both are protected by Ceramic Shield 2 and offer 3000 nits of peak outdoor brightness. They will both support the updated USB-C...

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A Year After Charlie Kirk’s Death, Turning Point Plans to Spend Big on the Midterms - Wired Wed, 09 Sep 2026 21:00:00 GMT
Turning Point will spend tens of millions on ads and turnout, sources say, with a focus on New Hampshire, Arizona, and Nevada.
 
Four groups caught using the same Chrome and Windows exploit kit - ArsTechnica Wed, 09 Sep 2026 20:55:02 GMT
A patch gap and the hastened pace of AI-based vulnerability discovery are likely contributors.
 
The US government is betting $300 million that quantum computing's real problem is manufacturing, not software - TechSpot Wed, 09 Sep 2026 20:53:00 GMT

The awards are aimed at practical engineering work rather than quantum software. The companies are focused on building and manufacturing the components needed for larger, more reliable quantum systems, including processors, cryogenic equipment, semiconductor devices, lasers, and optical hardware.

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MIT Schwarzman College of Computing launches pilot to help educators teach AI across disciplines - MIT Wed, 09 Sep 2026 20:40:00 GMT
A weeklong summer workshop brought higher education faculty to campus to explore how AI and machine learning materials can be adapted for their classrooms.
 
Europe may finally have found a space entrepreneur who is meeting the moment - ArsTechnica Wed, 09 Sep 2026 20:27:40 GMT
"We will not be relevant without a massive rocket at a massive cadence."
 
Apple Adds AppleCare One Family Plan for Up to Six People - macrumors.com - Google Wed, 09 Sep 2026 20:23:05 GMT
  1. Apple Adds AppleCare One Family Plan for Up to Six People macrumors.com
  2. The New AppleCare One Family Plan Will Cover Every Apple Gadget in Your House CNET
  3. AppleCare One Now Has A $50 Tier Per Month For Families Engadget
  4. Apple has a new AppleCare One subscription for families. theverge.com
  5. AppleCare One Family vs. Individual: which plan makes more sense? AppleInsider
 
Almost 1,900 Blizzard workers ratify first union contract with Microsoft - GamesIndustry.biz - Google Wed, 09 Sep 2026 20:14:39 GMT
  1. Almost 1,900 Blizzard workers ratify first union contract with Microsoft GamesIndustry.biz
  2. Blizzard video game workers ratify union contracts Los Angeles Times
  3. Blizzard Entertainment Workers Ratify Historic Video Game Contracts with CWA | Communications Workers of America Communications Workers of America Union (CWA)
  4. Microsoft-owned Blizzard, video game union ratify contract The Seattle Times
  5. Blizzard union workers ratify historic contract covering 1,900 employees Game Developer
 
Six Chinese AI firms accused of aggressively copying US frontier models - ArsTechnica Wed, 09 Sep 2026 20:06:28 GMT
US urges AI firms to ID, then secretly switch, Chinese users to less-capable models.
 
Injectable nanodevices could provide effective treatment for drug-resistant glioblastoma - MIT Wed, 09 Sep 2026 20:00:00 GMT
MIT researchers show implanted nanoantennas can be activated wirelessly to kill brain cancer cells without damage to healthy tissue.
 
Apple launches new iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone Duo Cases - AppleInsider - Google Wed, 09 Sep 2026 19:50:00 GMT
  1. Apple launches new iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone Duo Cases AppleInsider
  2. 2 Screens, Twice the Risk. Protect Your iPhone Duo With the Best Cases and Screen Protectors CNET
  3. We tracked down iPhone 18 Pro, Pro Max, and iPhone Duo cases already available Mashable
  4. Your iPhone 17 Pro case will work on an iPhone 18 Pro AppleInsider
  5. Apple’s Surprise and Shine Event: All the New Accessories MacStories
 
Apple's long-rumored foldable becomes reality with the $2,000 iPhone Duo - ArsTechnica Wed, 09 Sep 2026 19:42:00 GMT
Apple's first foldable can be yours next month.
 
When it comes to Beatles references, scientists can't let it be - ArsTechnica Wed, 09 Sep 2026 19:31:55 GMT
New study detects 3,200 references to Beatles song titles and lyrics in academic papers.
 
Everything Apple Announced: iPhone Duo, iPhone 18 Pro, Apple Watch, AirPods 5 - Wired Wed, 09 Sep 2026 19:21:18 GMT
The company’s September event introduced Apple’s first ever foldable iPhone, along with new iPhone 18 Pro models, updates to the Apple Watch, some AirPods, and more advances to Siri AI.
 
Apple Doesn’t Want You to Worry About the New Apple Watch’s Listening Features - Wired Wed, 09 Sep 2026 19:14:26 GMT
The new Apple Watch includes several “intelligent” listening features that have privacy and security baked in. But the protections can’t change the facts of what the tools do.
 
Lawsuit: Amazon refused to give pregnant workers bathroom breaks and chairs - ArsTechnica Wed, 09 Sep 2026 19:09:20 GMT
Four women sue Amazon, say company denied basic accommodations and fired them.
 
UK Lawmakers Are Freaking Out Over AI’s Summer of Chaos - Wired Wed, 09 Sep 2026 19:07:42 GMT
As AI agents go rogue and fears of superintelligence grow, politicians are raising the alarm over its potential harm to human existence.
 
Apple debuts $129 AirPods 5 with better noise cancellation and transparency mode - ArsTechnica Wed, 09 Sep 2026 18:58:24 GMT
AirPods 5 with noise cancellation is cheaper than its predecessor.
 
Apple iPhone 18 Pro and 18 Pro Max launch with a familiar design, new A20 Pro SoC, and aperture-controlled camera - TechSpot Wed, 09 Sep 2026 18:54:00 GMT

Pre-orders for the iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max open on September 12, with availability beginning September 18 starting at $1,199. As previously rumored, Apple seems to have delayed the standard iPhone 18 until next year.

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Apple starts preorders for Watch Series 12, Ultra 4 with new Health Sensing System - ArsTechnica Wed, 09 Sep 2026 18:47:07 GMT
New Apple Intelligence features, too.
 
The quick guide to fall vaccines and when you should get them - ArsTechnica Wed, 09 Sep 2026 18:39:36 GMT
Here are the evidence-based recommendations and this year's vaccine rollout.
 
Apple Watch Series 12 Hands-On: Familiar Design, Different Everywhere Else  - CNET Wed, 09 Sep 2026 18:37:00 GMT
A faster chip, new health sensors, deeper recovery insights and a new AI Audio feature that helps you remember conversations — here’s what’s new for the Apple Watch.
 
Corsair made a $200 gaming chair and then tested it like it was going into battle - TechSpot Wed, 09 Sep 2026 18:33:00 GMT

Corsair recently launched the TC80 Gaming Chair, a new armchair designed to provide a durable and comfortable seating option for PC-focused gaming setups. The Fremont-based corporation highlights how its new chair has undergone more than 30 durability and safety tests, suggesting that it should accommodate gamers with a wide range...

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I Let an AI Agent Hack All My Gadgets—and I’d Do It Again - Wired Wed, 09 Sep 2026 18:30:00 GMT
After I removed the safety guardrails from a powerful open-source model, it found vulnerabilities in my household devices and hacked into a PC. But it also told me how to make everything a lot more secure.
 
Konami Announces Yu-Gi-Oh! Tag Force GX Game for Switch 2, Switch, PC - Anime News Network - Google Wed, 09 Sep 2026 18:13:31 GMT
  1. Konami Announces Yu-Gi-Oh! Tag Force GX Game for Switch 2, Switch, PC Anime News Network
  2. Yu-Gi-Oh! Tag Force Is Back With Yu-Gi-Oh! Tag Force GX The Outerhaven
  3. Yu-Gi-Oh! GX Tag Force gets new life and a new name on Nintendo Switch systems next year Gamereactor UK
  4. Yu-Gi-Oh Tag Force GX Is Already Under Fire Over Its Use Of AI OpenCritic
  5. Konami Announces Nintendo Switch Exclusive Remake of PlayStation Exclusive Game ComicBook.com
 
Apple Hikes iPhone 18 Pro and 18 Pro Max Prices by $100 - CNET Wed, 09 Sep 2026 18:05:08 GMT
Apple is raising prices for the two smartphones by $100 each.
 
iPhone Duo Launch Deals Include $300 Off Samsung's Galaxy Z Fold 8 - Droid Life - Google Wed, 09 Sep 2026 18:01:45 GMT
  1. iPhone Duo Launch Deals Include $300 Off Samsung's Galaxy Z Fold 8 Droid Life
  2. iPhone Switchers Flock to Samsung Foldables: Will Apple's Duo Change That? Yahoo Finance
  3. Samsung works to draw iPhone users to its foldables even as Apple enters the market CNBC
  4. Samsung Announces Record Success for Galaxy Z Fold8 and Fold8 Ultra With a 50% Increase in Sales, Driving Foldable Adoption Across Europe Samsung Global Newsroom
  5. iPhone Duo alternatives for less at T-Mobile: Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8, Motorola Razr Fold Mashable
 
I Got My Hands on the iPhone Duo, Apple’s First Foldable Phone. Here’s What Stands Out - CNET Wed, 09 Sep 2026 18:01:23 GMT
The palm-size phone is Apple’s boldest handset in years, with a 5.4-inch cover screen and a 7.6-inch main display. I spent some time with the Duo before its October launch.
 
A burst of “pink noise” may lead to more restorative sleep - MIT Wed, 09 Sep 2026 18:00:00 GMT
Delivered at just the right time, this type of auditory stimulus can strengthen the flow of cerebrospinal fluid, which clears debris from the brain and keeps it healthy.
 
Apple Debuts the iPhone Duo, Its First Folding iPhone - Wired Wed, 09 Sep 2026 17:57:45 GMT
The iPhone with a folding screen is the first radical redesign of Apple’s flagship handset in years. The iPhone Duo will cost $1,999 when it arrives in October.
 
OpenAI claims 10,000 of its AI agents solved one of mathematics' hardest problems in 88 hours - TechSpot Wed, 09 Sep 2026 17:45:00 GMT

Mathematicians outside the company will now review the paper. If the proof holds up, it could show that AI systems can help solve some of mathematics' hardest open problems, rather than simply produce convincing-looking answers.

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Apple Watch Series 12 and Apple Watch Ultra 4: Ceramic, Specs, Release Date - Wired Wed, 09 Sep 2026 17:43:38 GMT
Apple’s latest smartwatches—the Apple Watch Series 12 and Ultra 4—get a faster chip, expanded health tracking, and new Siri capabilities. Plus, the ceramic finish is back.
 
iOS 27 launches on September 14th with Siri AI - theverge.com - Google Wed, 09 Sep 2026 17:41:49 GMT
  1. iOS 27 launches on September 14th with Siri AI theverge.com
  2. How to update to iOS27 and experience all its new features Mashable
  3. macOS 27 Golden Gate, like iOS 27, will be available on September 14th. theverge.com
  4. iOS 27 Is Coming. Here Are the Best New iPhone Features and How to Get the Beta Today PCMag
  5. iOS 27 is coming soon: Will your Apple device qualify for latest update? The Hill
 
Apple's iPhone 18 Pro adds variable camera aperture and a more powerful chip - ArsTechnica Wed, 09 Sep 2026 17:38:53 GMT
There's also a new thermal management system, reducing overheating.
 
Nvidia GeForce 616.92 driver is ready for 007 First Light's Path Tracing update - TechSpot Wed, 09 Sep 2026 17:38:00 GMT
Nvidia's GeForce 616.92 WHQL driver adds Game Ready support for the Path Tracing update in 007 First Light, PUBG's upcoming DLSS update, and new DLSS games Active Matter, Aniimo, and Wardogs. The release also fixes intermittent browser flickering, virtual display issues, and black screens affecting Remote Desktop sessions.
 
Popular navigation apps unlikely to ditch Mercator maps despite UN resolution - ArsTechnica Wed, 09 Sep 2026 17:11:46 GMT
UN-backed Equal Earth map has educational value but won’t alter navigation apps.
 
Pokémon cards would be global currency during apocalypse, venture capitalist predicts - New York Post - Google Wed, 09 Sep 2026 17:06:00 GMT
  1. Pokémon cards would be global currency during apocalypse, venture capitalist predicts New York Post
  2. The Investor Who’s Convinced That Pokémon Cards Will Be Currency After an Apocalypse The Hollywood Reporter
  3. 'If The World Suffered an Apocalypse Tomorrow, The Global Currency Would Be Pokémon Cards,' Collector and Venture Capitalist Claims IGN
  4. Pokemon popularity grows in Central Oregon as franchise turns 30 Your Oregon News
  5. 'If the world ends, this will be the currency': Pokemon cards post 3,800 percent return 헤럴드경제
 
Switzerland is paying $11 million to stop using Outlook and Teams - TechSpot Wed, 09 Sep 2026 16:50:00 GMT

Federal authorities of the Swiss Confederation recently launched a pilot program to replace Microsoft 365 tools with open-source alternatives. The Federal Chancellery's plan calls for investing 9 million Swiss francs (more than $11 million) to replace Redmond's productivity software with the openDesk suite on 3,000 machines, but it could eventually...

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Windows 11’s new update finally fixes its biggest taskbar complaint - PCWorld - Google Wed, 09 Sep 2026 16:37:46 GMT
  1. Windows 11’s new update finally fixes its biggest taskbar complaint PCWorld
  2. Why this month’s Microsoft patch release is a doozy Ars Technica
  3. Microsoft Plugs Nearly 1,000 Security Holes Krebs on Security
  4. Microsoft fixes record 964 flaws, including 2 exploited zero-days Malwarebytes
  5. 5 years later, I can finally use Windows 11 the way I want PCWorld
 
You Can Now Destroy Flock Cameras for Cash in GTA V - Wired Wed, 09 Sep 2026 16:30:00 GMT
A new GTA mod lets you smash and shoot Flock’s automatic license plate readers around the fictional Los Santos.
 
A serpin–myeloid axis in pancreatic cancer heterogeneity and immune evasion - nature.com - Google Wed, 09 Sep 2026 16:07:20 GMT
  1. A serpin–myeloid axis in pancreatic cancer heterogeneity and immune evasion nature.com
  2. Pancreatic Cancer Uses Blood-Clotting System to Evade Immune Attack; Targeting May Improve Immunotherapy mountsinai.org
  3. AI maps collagen highways and myeloid roadblocks that trap T cells in pancreatic cancer Bioengineer.org
 
This app applies Nvidia DLSS 5 to the entire Windows desktop - TechSpot Wed, 09 Sep 2026 16:07:00 GMT

NeuralScreen, developed by DLSS 5 modder Perseval_BLR with help from Claude, overlays Nvidia's recently introduced neural rendering technology onto any app running in windowed mode. Although Nvidia designed the filter specifically to make PC games look more realistic, it can technically run on top of almost anything.

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PlayStation Plus Extra/Premium Games For September 2026 Include WWE 2K26 And More - GameSpot - Google Wed, 09 Sep 2026 15:41:43 GMT
  1. PlayStation Plus Extra/Premium Games For September 2026 Include WWE 2K26 And More GameSpot
  2. PlayStation Plus Game Catalog for September: RuneScape: Dragonwilds, WWE 2K26, Ball x Pit, Date Everything! and more PlayStation.Blog
  3. PS Plus Game Catalog Pickings Get Slimmer In September 2026 But There's Still Some Neat Stuff kotaku.com
  4. Here are our PS Plus Premium and Extra games for September Eurogamer.net
  5. This month's PS Plus lineup is one of its best in a year – WWE, Ball x Pit, and Ninja Gaiden for free Yahoo Tech
 
Google mapped a fly's nervous system and developers are using it to play Doom - TechSpot Wed, 09 Sep 2026 15:24:00 GMT

The MaleCNS v1.0 dataset, announced by Google Research late last week, includes more than 166,000 neurons from an adult male fruit fly. Google worked with HHMI Janelia Research Campus and other researchers on the project, using AI to turn millions of 2D images into 3D reconstructions of neural structures.

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Persona 4 Revival Is Officially Heading To Switch 2, With Persona 6 Teased For The Future - Nintendo Life - Google Wed, 09 Sep 2026 15:10:00 GMT
  1. Persona 4 Revival Is Officially Heading To Switch 2, With Persona 6 Teased For The Future Nintendo Life
  2. Persona 4 Revival and Persona 6 officially confirmed for Switch 2 release polygon.com
  3. Persona 4 Revival Broadcast to Air September 19, 2026, Focused on Characters and New Features Persona Central
  4. Persona 4 Revival and Persona 6 Switch 2 Versions Shown Siliconera
  5. Persona 6 Got The Smallest Announcement On Nintendo Direct, Despite Big Leak Reveals GameSpot
 
An electrochemical approach turns ammonia into pure hydrogen - MIT Wed, 09 Sep 2026 15:00:00 GMT
An MIT team has demonstrated a more efficient way to extract pure hydrogen gas from hydrogen carrier molecules.
 
Stellar Blade Complete Edition for Switch 2 launches November 6 alongside Bayonetta costume collaboration - Gematsu - Google Wed, 09 Sep 2026 14:44:26 GMT
  1. Stellar Blade Complete Edition for Switch 2 launches November 6 alongside Bayonetta costume collaboration Gematsu
  2. Stellar Blade Complete Edition Brings Bayonetta to Switch 2 This November The Outerhaven
  3. Stellar Blade Switch 2 Release Date and Bayonetta Costume Shown Siliconera
  4. Stellar Blade on Nintendo Switch 2 will ship on a smaller 32GB cartridge My Nintendo News
  5. Stellar Blade Is Fully on Cartridge for Switch 2 insider-gaming.com
 
LG accused of tracking its smart TV users, scanning home networks, and recording conversations - TechSpot Wed, 09 Sep 2026 14:43:00 GMT

The investigators found that LG was using Automatic Content Recognition (ACR) technology to track not only users' viewing habits but also any content played through the TVs' HDMI, USB, RJ45, optical, RCA, and coaxial ports. However, using ACR to track content is not just a problem limited to LG but...

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Anthropic researcher resigns, warns the AI race could end in human extinction - TechSpot Wed, 09 Sep 2026 13:27:00 GMT

Jacob Coxon announced on X yesterday that he had resigned from Anthropic, having spent the last three years doing pretraining research at both OpenAI and Dario Amodei's company. He was a member of AI's technical staff from July 2023 until he moved to Anthropic in July 2026.

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Jensen Huang declares AGI has arrived, again, and again he's selling GPUs - TechSpot Wed, 09 Sep 2026 13:01:00 GMT

Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang has declared the arrival of AGI for the second time this year. Last time, he cited the popularity of AI agents such as OpenClaw; this time, he made the declaration in response to the launch of GPT-6 Astra. In both cases, he sounds like he's just...

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A Stealth Startup Thinks It Just Hacked the Memory Shortage - Wired Wed, 09 Sep 2026 13:00:00 GMT
Kepler Computing claims a new approach to chip design—and a proprietary material—can help end the supply bottlenecks that have sent memory prices surging.
 
No Man's Sky 10th Anniversary Cosmos Update Actually Updates Space, Lets Players Finally Reach Stars - IGN - Google Wed, 09 Sep 2026 13:00:00 GMT
  1. No Man's Sky 10th Anniversary Cosmos Update Actually Updates Space, Lets Players Finally Reach Stars IGN
  2. Cosmos Update No Man's Sky
  3. Introducing No Man’s Sky: Cosmos update, live on PS5 today PlayStation.Blog
  4. With Steam Frame Looming, No Man's Sky Adds PC VR Eye-Tracked Foveated Rendering UploadVR
  5. No Man's Sky Gets Largest Update Yet To Mark 10th Anniversary Engadget
 
Windows users are getting Harry Potter ads as their Bing Wallpaper, and they aren't happy - TechSpot Wed, 09 Sep 2026 12:33:00 GMT

For those unfamiliar, the optional Bing Wallpaper app gives users a new wallpaper each day and lets them browse previous Bing images and themed collections. It usually consists of nature photos, animals, space, gaming, sports, and seasonal wallpapers.

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Apple Event Live Blog: Folding iPhone, Apple Watch Series 12, AirPods, and More - Wired Wed, 09 Sep 2026 11:00:00 GMT
Get all the news when it happens, as our reporters bring you live updates from Apple Park, the company’s headquarters in Cupertino, California.
 
MS NOW Wants to Turn Its Viewers Into a Fandom - Wired Wed, 09 Sep 2026 10:30:00 GMT
The cable news network’s president, Rebecca Kutler, wants to leverage its massive online and TV audience to create a fan community. First up: letting you chat with Rachel Maddow.
 
A US Census Report on Noncitizen Voting Used Bad Data to Reach Faulty Conclusions - Wired Wed, 09 Sep 2026 10:00:00 GMT
Trump has touted a recent Census report. WIRED found grave flaws in its analysis and the process behind it, and confirmed the identity of several of its authors—among them a one-time DOGE affiliate.
 
Lyft Sees a Future for Its Drivers in a Driverless World: Servicing Waymos - Wired Wed, 09 Sep 2026 10:00:00 GMT
A team-up with Waymo in Nashville has former Lyft drivers maintaining self-driving cars. What’s next?
 
A New Startup Lets You Freeze Your Eggs For Free. But Is Anything Ever Free? - Wired Wed, 09 Sep 2026 10:00:00 GMT
Cofertility manages the costs of egg freezing and storage, in exchange for half the batch. One young client became suspicious of the arrangement—and started to investigate.
 
The Fairphone (Gen 6+) Review: Finally in the US - Wired Wed, 09 Sep 2026 09:30:00 GMT
With affordable replacement parts, a five-year warranty, and updates through 2033, the Fairphone proves sustainability doesn’t mean major compromise.
 
Chrome V8 Zero-Day Exploited in the Wild Enables Code Execution Inside Sandbox - The Hacker News - Google Wed, 09 Sep 2026 09:11:00 GMT
  1. Chrome V8 Zero-Day Exploited in the Wild Enables Code Execution Inside Sandbox The Hacker News
  2. Once in a BlueMoon: Multiple State-Aligned Threat Actors Rapidly Adopt Novel Exploit Chain Using Chrome and Windows Zero-Days Proofpoint
  3. Four groups caught using the same Chrome and Windows exploit kit Ars Technica
  4. Google Releases Chrome Update to Patch Actively Exploited V8 Zero-Day The Hacker News
  5. Chinese espionage groups swarm to exploit triple-link chain of zero-days CyberScoop
 
Alo Discount Code: 20% Off September 2026 - Wired Wed, 09 Sep 2026 05:00:00 GMT
Refresh your workout wardrobe. Save on buttery-soft leggings, chic streetwear, and activewear essentials with verified Alo Yoga discount codes, free shipping, and loyalty program perks.
 
TurboTax Full Service Coupons This September 2026 - Wired Wed, 09 Sep 2026 05:00:00 GMT
Tax season doesn’t have to be stressful. Score 10% off full service expert on federal tax filings and more exclusive TurboTax discount codes on WIRED.
 
Squarespace Promo Codes: 20% Off in September 2026 - Wired Wed, 09 Sep 2026 05:00:00 GMT
Get 20% off your next website, 10% off with exclusive Squarespace discount code, 50% off plans, and more top coupons from WIRED.
 
Hotels.com Coupon Codes for September 2026 - Wired Wed, 09 Sep 2026 05:00:00 GMT
Unlock significant savings on hotels, resorts, and getaways with our verified Hotels.com promo codes and gift card discounts. Plan your perfect trip today!
 
Uber Eats Promo Codes: $15 Off │September 2026 - Wired Wed, 09 Sep 2026 05:00:00 GMT
Hunger meets savings. Discover verified Uber Eats promo codes, new user offers, and Uber One discounts to slash your delivery fees and meal costs.
 
Nike Promo Codes and Discounts: 30% for September 2026 - Wired Wed, 09 Sep 2026 05:00:00 GMT
Check out our deals for Nike this September 2026, including 15% off select purchases.
 
Google Workspace Promo Codes: 14% Off for September 2026 - Wired Wed, 09 Sep 2026 05:00:00 GMT
Boost your productivity and save with exclusive Google Workspace coupons from WIRED. Get up to 14% off plans for three months, including Starter, Standard, and Plus tiers.
 
Valvoline Coupons and Promo Codes for September 2026 - Wired Wed, 09 Sep 2026 05:00:00 GMT
We've gathered all the top Valvoline coupons and promo codes for September 2026, including deals on full synthetic oil changes and other essential maintenance.
 
20% Off Brooks Promo Code | September 2026 - Wired Wed, 09 Sep 2026 05:00:00 GMT
Enjoy 20% off your first order with a Brooks coupon code, plus top discounts and deals on our favorite Brooks running shoes.
 
Study predicts large disparities in access to food, water, and energy in 2050 - MIT Tue, 08 Sep 2026 04:00:00 GMT
In some regions of the world, the poorest people may spend about 50 percent of their income on food, while the richest spend about 5 percent.
 
Researchers tune into Arctic under-ice sounds and test through-ice communication - MIT Fri, 04 Sep 2026 16:25:00 GMT
The work is part of a multiyear effort to develop a distributed sensor network for relaying data collected from this critical region.
 
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.
 
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.
 
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
 
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.
 
New qubit architecture enables faster, more accurate operations - MIT Thu, 03 Sep 2026 04:00:00 GMT
This advance could be a big step toward developing a scalable, practical quantum computer.
 
Giving farmers a more sustainable way to protect crops - MIT Thu, 03 Sep 2026 04:00:00 GMT
Led by Andee Wallace PhD ’20, Robigo uses cutting-edge biotechnology to engineer microbes to fight pests, reducing the need for harmful chemical pesticides.
 
Building foundations that last - MIT Wed, 02 Sep 2026 20:35:00 GMT
Assistant Professor Iwnetim Abate creates space for ambitious research and sustainable growth for his graduate students.
 
From MIT to IBM, expediting AI and quantum deployment - MIT Wed, 02 Sep 2026 20:25:00 GMT
MIT affiliates engage with the MIT-IBM Computing Research Lab to bring rigorous theory to production systems.
 
System helps humans predict when self-driving cars will make mistakes - MIT Wed, 02 Sep 2026 15:00:00 GMT
A new method, called CW-Net, translates the reasoning process of an autonomous vehicle’s AI system into understandable concepts that explain its behavior.
 
New research shows a neutrino laser is impossible - MIT Wed, 02 Sep 2026 14:00:00 GMT
Due to physical and fundamental limitations, an earlier proposal for producing laserlike beams of neutrinos cannot be achieved, scientists report.
 
Walter Torous named executive director of MIT Center for Real Estate - MIT Tue, 01 Sep 2026 21:25:00 GMT
The senior lecturer, already director of the degree program, will now oversee all aspects of the center’s activities and operations.
 
Cognition and consciousness arise from analog computations, says new theory - MIT Tue, 01 Sep 2026 20:35:00 GMT
The brain's ability to generate quick, nimble volitional thought — and a unified awareness of thought and experience — arises from analog computations, MIT neuroscientists argue in a new review.
 
Atlas of the brain’s striatum could guide researchers to new drug treatments - MIT Tue, 01 Sep 2026 15:00:00 GMT
A new study reveals insights into populations of neurons affected by Huntington’s disease, schizophrenia, addiction, and other disorders.
 
Ila Kumar: Innovating with communities - MIT Tue, 01 Sep 2026 04:00:00 GMT
The PhD student works to give young people an active role in shaping digital technologies that can support their own well-being.
 
Translating economic growth into better lives - MIT Mon, 31 Aug 2026 20:40:00 GMT
Graduate student Lyonel Tanganco investigates how to improve public policy interventions and address challenges in nutrition, climate, and development.
 
Gulfstream IV makes its long-awaited return to Lincoln Laboratory - MIT Mon, 31 Aug 2026 20:00:00 GMT
The modified aircraft will support an ongoing US Air Force program to assess and enhance the survivability of air and space vehicles.
 
At MIT convocation, a warm welcome for the Class of 2030 - MIT Mon, 31 Aug 2026 19:30:00 GMT
The Institute is “so glad and so grateful” to have this year’s new undergraduates aboard, President Kornbluth said at the annual greeting ceremony.
 
MIT Quantum Initiative launches postdoctoral fellowship program - MIT Mon, 31 Aug 2026 19:30:00 GMT
The Institute welcomes its first cohort of QMIT Fellows this fall to advance interdisciplinary quantum research.
 
Study: Peptides can form well-defined structures in harsh, Venus-like conditions - MIT Mon, 31 Aug 2026 19:00:00 GMT
New research offers support for the possibility that complex biological molecules could exist in the highly acidic environment of Venus’s cloud layer.
 
How an MIT research project became a global programming language - MIT Mon, 31 Aug 2026 04:00:00 GMT
With millions of users across the world, Julia has been used to conduct cutting-edge research and to design new drugs, jet engines, heat pumps, and more.
 
Archived: Building 18 Updates - MIT Sun, 30 Aug 2026 16:00:00 GMT
 
Gage Coon: An Earth scientist exploring the power of microbes - MIT Fri, 28 Aug 2026 04:00:00 GMT
The PhD student’s research on how microorganisms digest compounds in their environment could enable advances in wastewater treatment.
 
MIT engineers create a system for building shape-changing smart devices - MIT Thu, 27 Aug 2026 04:00:00 GMT
Dubbed “bifur-circuits,” these interactive building blocks could be used to develop reconfigurable robotic grippers or customized assistive devices.
 
As Apple Prepares Its Next Tech-Defining Moment, Look Back at Major Milestones From Then to Now - CNET Wed, 26 Aug 2026 16:23:11 GMT
That rumored foldable iPhone didn’t come from nowhere. Experts from CNET, PCMag, Mashable, Popular Science, ZDNET and Lifehacker examine Apple’s most important tech reveals.
 
I Tested 2 Popular Vitamix Blenders and Prefer the One That’s $120 Less - CNET Wed, 26 Aug 2026 11:02:00 GMT
If you want a Vitamix blender, don’t waste your money on a more expensive model.
 
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.
 
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.
 
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.
 
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.