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Sources: Jay Clayton will likely be the White House's pick for AI czar, and he may remain in his current role as director of national intelligence (Jennifer Jacobs/CBS News) - Techmeme Fri, 02 Oct 2026 01:30:03 GMT

Jennifer Jacobs / CBS News:
Sources: Jay Clayton will likely be the White House's pick for AI czar, and he may remain in his current role as director of national intelligence — Jay Clayton will likely be the White House's pick for AI czar, and the Trump administration has been discussing having him remain in his current role …

 
Survey of 37 countries: the share of people who say social media is bad for democracy has risen significantly since 2022 or 2023; a median 55% say it's good (Pew Research Center) - Techmeme Fri, 02 Oct 2026 00:30:00 GMT

Pew Research Center:
Survey of 37 countries: the share of people who say social media is bad for democracy has risen significantly since 2022 or 2023; a median 55% say it's good — Most think social media leads to manipulation and division, but they also say it informs people and gives them a voice in politics
 
Welcome to Opt Out October: It’s Time to Ditch Unwanted Subscriptions and AI Spies - CNET Thu, 01 Oct 2026 23:55:21 GMT
It’s a good month to reassess old accounts and retake control of your data and privacy.
 
A look at two opposing perspectives on AI agent sandboxing: infosec says labs need better containment while AI alignment says sandboxes cannot contain agents (Matthew Green/A Few Thoughts ...) - Techmeme Thu, 01 Oct 2026 23:30:01 GMT

Matthew Green / A Few Thoughts on Cryptographic Engineering:
A look at two opposing perspectives on AI agent sandboxing: infosec says labs need better containment while AI alignment says sandboxes cannot contain agents — Quick caveats: this is a post on AI safety, written by a cryptography professor. If that troubles you, you should read something else.
 
California AG Rob Bonta issues an investigative subpoena to OpenAI, as part of a broader inquiry into cybersecurity incidents and risks related to its AI models (Jaspreet Singh/Reuters) - Techmeme Thu, 01 Oct 2026 23:15:01 GMT

Jaspreet Singh / Reuters:
California AG Rob Bonta issues an investigative subpoena to OpenAI, as part of a broader inquiry into cybersecurity incidents and risks related to its AI models — California Attorney General Rob Bonta has issued an investigative subpoena to OpenAI, as part of a broader inquiry …

 
Elgato Key Lights Get Matter Upgrade - Hack a Day Thu, 01 Oct 2026 23:00:07 GMT
[Michael H Thiesen] had a couple of Elgato Key Lights in his home streaming setup. The only problem was that they would stop responding regularly, requiring a power cycle to …read more
 
Microsoft launches MAI-Transcribe-2-Streaming, a model for low-latency, real-time transcripts, and two new voice models, MAI-Voice-2.1 and MAI-Voice-2.1-Flash (Microsoft AI) - Techmeme Thu, 01 Oct 2026 23:00:00 GMT

Microsoft AI:
Microsoft launches MAI-Transcribe-2-Streaming, a model for low-latency, real-time transcripts, and two new voice models, MAI-Voice-2.1 and MAI-Voice-2.1-Flash — MAI-Transcribe and MAI-Voice models: accurate, fast, low cost, and chart-topping audio understanding and generation for building the best conversational voice agents.
 
Florida county finds 11 unpermitted Flock cameras with unidentified owners - Engadget Thu, 01 Oct 2026 22:57:20 GMT
St. Lucie County thought it had 52 Flock cameras, but found many more that were unaccounted for and unpermitted.
 
New Mexico asks a judge to order Meta to pay up to $40B after a jury found it willfully deceived customers, in what could be the biggest US court penalty ever (KRQE) - Techmeme Thu, 01 Oct 2026 22:45:01 GMT

KRQE:
New Mexico asks a judge to order Meta to pay up to $40B after a jury found it willfully deceived customers, in what could be the biggest US court penalty ever — NEW MEXICO (KRQE) - The State of New Mexico is asking a judge for the biggest penalty ever awarded in a court case in the United States …

 
The US sanctions Russia-backed payment network A7, freezing any of its US assets, and accuses it of helping Iran and its proxy groups to evade Western sanctions (Amy Mackinnon/Financial Times) - Techmeme Thu, 01 Oct 2026 22:35:01 GMT

Amy Mackinnon / Financial Times:
The US sanctions Russia-backed payment network A7, freezing any of its US assets, and accuses it of helping Iran and its proxy groups to evade Western sanctions — Payments group that moved almost $7bn through global banks designated a transnational criminal organisation
 
ChatGPT can now help you virtually try on clothes - Engadget Thu, 01 Oct 2026 22:27:39 GMT
Images are generated with OpenAI's latest model and you can save clothes you like for later.
 
Venus' mysterious haze is actually cosmic dust - ArsTechnica Thu, 01 Oct 2026 22:27:04 GMT
A physical model show that iron dust and sulfuric acid create the right properties.
 
Whatever AI Safety Is, It’s Not This - Wired Thu, 01 Oct 2026 22:10:42 GMT
Asking AI companies to self-regulate is a great way to pretend like you’ve accomplished something.
 
SpaceX describes surgical intervention before launch of latest crew mission - ArsTechnica Thu, 01 Oct 2026 22:07:33 GMT
With Crew-13, Jessica Watkins became the first Black woman to lead a mission into space.
 
OpenAI fires three employees who allegedly shared info with an external AI safety group - Engadget Thu, 01 Oct 2026 22:05:43 GMT
You can't make this stuff up.
 
New tool lets users repair AI-generated 3D models, then fabricate them just the way they want - MIT Thu, 01 Oct 2026 22:00:00 GMT
“InstructMesh” can generate designs for everyday objects that are easy to edit and fabricate for both experts and newcomers to 3D modeling.
 
Source: some of the information that the three now ex-OpenAI employees allegedly mishandled pertained to OpenAI's infrastructure architecture (Rachel Metz/Bloomberg) - Techmeme Thu, 01 Oct 2026 21:55:00 GMT

Rachel Metz / Bloomberg:
Source: some of the information that the three now ex-OpenAI employees allegedly mishandled pertained to OpenAI's infrastructure architecture — OpenAI has parted ways with three employees for violating company policies on how private information should be handled, including for allegedly sharing it with an outside group.
 
"The Big Short" investor says he's rooting for a crash just to stop OpenAI and Anthropic's IPOs - TechSpot Thu, 01 Oct 2026 21:53:00 GMT

In a recent post on his "Cassandra Unchained" X account, Burry renewed his concerns about the economics behind the AI industry. For the benefit of humanity, he wrote, Wall Street and other stock markets should "tank hard" and keep OpenAI and Anthropic from holding their highly anticipated initial public offerings...

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Lyft agrees to pay $272.5M to settle California's claims that Lyft mislabeled drivers as independent contractors rather than employees between 2016 and 2020 (Daniel Wiessner/Reuters) - Techmeme Thu, 01 Oct 2026 21:45:01 GMT

Daniel Wiessner / Reuters:
Lyft agrees to pay $272.5M to settle California's claims that Lyft mislabeled drivers as independent contractors rather than employees between 2016 and 2020 — Lyft (LYFT.O) has agreed to pay $272.5 million to settle claims by the state of California and three of its largest cities …

 
Blizzard Cracks Down on Gold Selling in World of Warcraft Forever — and Streamers Are in the Firing Line - IGN - Google Thu, 01 Oct 2026 21:22:45 GMT
  1. Blizzard Cracks Down on Gold Selling in World of Warcraft Forever — and Streamers Are in the Firing Line IGN
  2. WoW: Forever Players Are Up In Arms Over Streamer Not Being Banned For Illegal Gold tech.yahoo.com
  3. WoW Forever RMT and GDKP Stance Made Crystal Clear by Blizzard hotspawn.com
  4. WoW: Forever Isn't Out Yet, But It's Already Got An RMT Scandal Kotaku
  5. Blizzard is already cracking down on real-money trading in World of Warcraft Forever as devs take $200 worth of gold from alleged rule-breaker: "They left me with 9 silver" GamesRadar+
 
Samsung launches its first clip-on earbuds in South Korea - Engadget Thu, 01 Oct 2026 20:57:39 GMT
A global rollout will follow, although we don't yet know the details.
 
The Best Early Prime Day Deals Ahead of Amazon’s Second Sale (2026) - Wired Thu, 01 Oct 2026 20:53:32 GMT
Amazon Prime Big Deal Days officially begin on October 6 and 7, but I’ve already spotted early discounts on gear our team recommends.
 
Metro 2033 and Metro: Last Light remasters are getting free next-gen updates this month - Engadget Thu, 01 Oct 2026 20:52:37 GMT
Take a trip down memory lane with the first two games in the series.
 
Police may have new ways to access data on locked iPhones - Engadget Thu, 01 Oct 2026 20:43:15 GMT
A training video reportedly demonstrates how police can evade an Apple security feature.
 
No, No, No—Don’t Peel the Nano-Texture Layer off the iPhone Duo’s Inner Screen - Gizmodo - Google Thu, 01 Oct 2026 20:40:34 GMT
  1. No, No, No—Don’t Peel the Nano-Texture Layer off the iPhone Duo’s Inner Screen Gizmodo
  2. Apple says iPhone Duo has ‘replaceable’ folding display layer to minimize crease 9to5Mac
  3. Apple Says iPhone Duo Has Replaceable 'Cover Layer' MacRumors
  4. The Back Page: Know when to fold ’em Six Colors
  5. I don’t like the iPhone Duo because it breaks Apple’s most sacred rule PhoneArena
 
OpenAI launches two ChatGPT shopping features: a virtual try-on tool for clothing and accessories, and a Favorites feature to save products to a user's Library (Sarah Perez/TechCrunch) - Techmeme Thu, 01 Oct 2026 20:40:00 GMT

Sarah Perez / TechCrunch:
OpenAI launches two ChatGPT shopping features: a virtual try-on tool for clothing and accessories, and a Favorites feature to save products to a user's Library — OpenAI is again experimenting with how its conversational AI assistant, ChatGPT, can help users as they shop online.
 
Apple Shares Photos Shot on iPhone Duo - MacRumors - Google Thu, 01 Oct 2026 20:37:20 GMT
Apple Shares Photos Shot on iPhone Duo MacRumors
 
Hacks of 2 federal agencies in a month have spilled a bonanza of sensitive data - ArsTechnica Thu, 01 Oct 2026 20:28:45 GMT
It has been a bad month for federal government cybersecurity.
 
Judge dismisses Chegg and Penske antitrust lawsuits targeting Google AI search - ArsTechnica Thu, 01 Oct 2026 20:11:55 GMT
The court acknowledges AI search comes with consequences, but it's not an antitrust issue.
 
DoorDash pulls support for a GOP bill that would have limited DC's ability to write its own tax laws, after widespread calls for locals to boycott the service (Martin Austermuhle/The Washington Sun) - Techmeme Thu, 01 Oct 2026 20:00:45 GMT

Martin Austermuhle / The Washington Sun:
DoorDash pulls support for a GOP bill that would have limited DC's ability to write its own tax laws, after widespread calls for locals to boycott the service — The company still wants the D.C. Council to make changes to a new delivery fee taking effect Thursday. — Copy
 
A Mechanical Radio, Sort Of - Hack a Day Thu, 01 Oct 2026 20:00:45 GMT
[The Mike Stuff] has an interesting proposition. He asserts that ancient people like the Greeks could have built a form of radio that was purely mechanical. We aren’t sure we …read more
 
Nvidia rolls out security update for GeForce GTX 700, 900 and 10 series GPUs - TechSpot Thu, 01 Oct 2026 20:00:00 GMT
Nvidia has released GeForce 582.78 WHQL, a security update for older Maxwell, Pascal, and Volta GPUs that no longer receive regular Game Ready drivers. The release includes security fixes but no new game optimizations or features. Nvidia plans to provide critical security updates for these architectures through October 2028.
 
Trump’s ‘Morally Binding’ AI ‘Accord,’ the Rise of AI Agents, and Extremists on the Ballot - Wired Thu, 01 Oct 2026 19:58:31 GMT
This week on “Uncanny Valley,” we discuss the voluntary AI safety agreement tech executives signed, AI agents for normies, and extremist candidates running for office in the US midterms.
 
Anthropic urges Australia to consider "conditional approval" for Big Tech to train its models on copyrighted works, giving copyright holders a choice to opt out (Josh Butler/The Guardian) - Techmeme Thu, 01 Oct 2026 19:25:01 GMT

Josh Butler / The Guardian:
Anthropic urges Australia to consider “conditional approval” for Big Tech to train its models on copyrighted works, giving copyright holders a choice to opt out — Maker of Claude claims AI could transform economy but ABC and SBS say the technology should be subject to media regulations
 
Judge dismisses lawsuits claiming Google's AI Overviews siphon web traffic - Engadget Thu, 01 Oct 2026 19:20:32 GMT
Google may have a monopoly in search, but neither lawsuit made a compelling case the company was leveraging it.
 
Android Central ‘will continue’ despite laying off its staff - The Verge - Google Thu, 01 Oct 2026 19:20:29 GMT
Android Central ‘will continue’ despite laying off its staff The Verge
 
Can good design stop content creators from having sex in robotaxis? - ArsTechnica Thu, 01 Oct 2026 19:19:42 GMT
Autonomous vehicle designers have to worry about riders getting frisky in public.
 
Micron says robots will keep RAM prices high, even if the AI bubble pops - TechSpot Thu, 01 Oct 2026 19:18:00 GMT

In its earnings guidance for FY27, Micron stated that it expects physical AI and humanoid robots to become even bigger drivers of memory and storage demand than AI data centers. According to CEO Sanjay Mehrotra, each humanoid robot would need at least around 200GB of DRAM and several terabytes of...

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McDonald’s and Walmart Are Part of the Widening Fray Over Surveillance Pricing - CNET Thu, 01 Oct 2026 19:07:48 GMT
The Federal Trade Commission has urged companies to be transparent about their pricing, but that may not be enough.
 
Gemini 4 Is Here: When You May Be Able to Use Google’s New AI Model - CNET Thu, 01 Oct 2026 19:03:13 GMT
Gemini 4 Argon is only available to cyber defenders now, a sign Google is gearing up for a wider launch soon.
 
SoftBank made the final $10B investment in its $30B pledge to OpenAI's most recent funding round; source: Nvidia made its final $10B investment in the round too (The Information) - Techmeme Thu, 01 Oct 2026 18:55:14 GMT

The Information:
SoftBank made the final $10B investment in its $30B pledge to OpenAI's most recent funding round; source: Nvidia made its final $10B investment in the round too — Nvidia and SoftBank have each made the final $10 billion investment in each of their $30 billion pledges to OpenAI's last funding round …

 
Samsung Suddenly Raises Prices by $100 on Most Galaxy S26 Phones - CNET Thu, 01 Oct 2026 18:54:17 GMT
An S26 Ultra with 1TB of storage now lists for $2,000.
 
Which Privacy and Security Apps Do You Trust the Most? - CNET Thu, 01 Oct 2026 18:50:38 GMT
Do you use a VPN, antivirus or other security software? Let us know which ones are the most trustworthy.
 
A US judge dismisses Chegg's and Penske's lawsuits alleging Google violated antitrust law by forcing them to allow content in AI Overviews, reducing web traffic (Mike Scarcella/Reuters) - Techmeme Thu, 01 Oct 2026 18:50:01 GMT

Mike Scarcella / Reuters:
A US judge dismisses Chegg's and Penske's lawsuits alleging Google violated antitrust law by forcing them to allow content in AI Overviews, reducing web traffic — Alphabet's Google has persuaded a US federal judge to dismiss lawsuits from education technology company Chegg …

 
Video Essayist And YouTuber Jacob Geller Removed From MinnMax Following Sexual Assault Allegations - Aftermath - Google Thu, 01 Oct 2026 18:45:00 GMT
  1. Video Essayist And YouTuber Jacob Geller Removed From MinnMax Following Sexual Assault Allegations Aftermath
  2. MinnMax Host And Video Game Essayist Jacob Geller Accused Of Sexual Abuse TheGamer
  3. Jacob Geller: What are the allegations against YouTuber? Podcast MinnMax takes big step Hindustan Times
  4. Gaming Show MinnMax Removes YouTuber Jacob Geller After Recently Surfaced Allegation Of Past Sexual Assault [Update] Kotaku
 
Cops Can Bypass iPhone’s Automatic Reboot to Get Into Locked Phones, Leaked Video Claims - 404 Media - Google Thu, 01 Oct 2026 18:44:07 GMT
  1. Cops Can Bypass iPhone’s Automatic Reboot to Get Into Locked Phones, Leaked Video Claims 404 Media
  2. Cops May Have Found a Way Around One of Apple’s Toughest iPhone Security Features Gizmodo
  3. Police May Have New Ways To Access Data On Locked iPhones Engadget
  4. GrayKey maker can reportedly bypass the iPhone’s ‘Inactivity Reboot’ security feature 9to5Mac
  5. iPhone forensics tool may preserve deleted photos and messages, report says 디지털투데이
 
The Steam Autumn Sale has deals on Resident Evil Requiem and 007 First Light - Engadget Thu, 01 Oct 2026 18:37:56 GMT
Bye-bye, money.
 
Drum Machina Go! as a New Music Tool for the Game Boy - Hack a Day Thu, 01 Oct 2026 18:30:46 GMT
The Nintendo Game Boy is quite possibly the most popular console in the international chiptune community. You might have seen musicians cranking out tunes with LSDJ or Nanoloop, but now …read more
 
Make unknown callers explain why they're calling - Fox News - Google Thu, 01 Oct 2026 18:30:09 GMT
  1. Make unknown callers explain why they're calling Fox News
  2. WHAT THE TECH? Block spam limit Local3News.com
  3. Major Smartphone Brands Offer AI Call Screening to Block Unknown Spam SuaraGarut.ID
  4. How To Stop Spam Calls on iPhone [Video] iClarified
 
Governor Healey and President Kornbluth launch MIT Future Fest - MIT Thu, 01 Oct 2026 18:30:00 GMT
The new, five-day MIT event reaches takeoff with a forum about discovery and innovation.
 
Strands Labs, AWS's experimental agent-development project, unveils Strands Decider 2B, a free, open-source Jev competitor fine-tuned from an Alibaba Qwen base (Carl Franzen/VentureBeat) - Techmeme Thu, 01 Oct 2026 18:15:02 GMT

Carl Franzen / VentureBeat:
Strands Labs, AWS's experimental agent-development project, unveils Strands Decider 2B, a free, open-source Jev competitor fine-tuned from an Alibaba Qwen base — The race to make AI agents cheaper and faster is moving beyond the models that write their answers.
 
HP joins the MacBook Neo fight with colorful OmniBook 5 laptops starting at $699 - TechSpot Thu, 01 Oct 2026 18:06:00 GMT

The new HP OmniBook 5 is described as a premium consumer Windows laptop for those who "want more" from their everyday device. The base model features a 14-inch, 1,920 x 1,200 OLED multi-touch display coated in Gorilla Glass 3 that covers 100% of the DCI-P3 color space. It is driven...

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Marvel releases one last VisionQuest trailer - ArsTechnica Thu, 01 Oct 2026 18:04:48 GMT
"This is a fight I likely won't win. We have said goodbye before. But remember, family is forever."
 
Experience What It’s Like to Travel in the Occupied West Bank - Wired Thu, 01 Oct 2026 18:00:00 GMT
Traverse barriers and checkpoints in the occupied West Bank—your choices reflect the reality of nearly 3.5 million Palestinians who live there.
 
Memory executives expect RAM shortage to continue through 2028 - ArsTechnica Thu, 01 Oct 2026 17:49:56 GMT
Prices for memory sold for 2027 "are much higher than 2026 prices."
 
Apple's Smart Home Camera Will Apparently Have 'No Video Recording' - MacRumors - Google Thu, 01 Oct 2026 17:44:13 GMT
  1. Apple's Smart Home Camera Will Apparently Have 'No Video Recording' MacRumors
  2. Apple’s reportedly developing a smart home camera that doesn’t record video The Verge
  3. Apple's home camera will tell you who's home without showing video footage AppleInsider
  4. Apple’s Rumored Smart Camera Trades Video Feeds For Text Alerts macobserver.com
  5. Apple's rumoured security camera will have 'no video recording' – so will it be any help if you're burgled? stuff.tv
 
NYC's click-to-cancel rule is now in effect to save consumers from subscription hell - Engadget Thu, 01 Oct 2026 17:41:11 GMT
Can the rest of the country have this please?
 
A court just ruled that training an AI on someone else's editorial work isn't fair use - TechSpot Thu, 01 Oct 2026 17:26:00 GMT

Ross developed an AI-based legal research platform that allowed lawyers to submit legal questions and receive relevant passages from court opinions. To train the system, the company worked with a third party, LegalEase Solutions, to create training materials that connected legal questions with passages from judicial opinions.

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Twelve South launches tiny new ‘Airfly Drive’ wireless CarPlay adapter - 9to5Mac - Google Thu, 01 Oct 2026 17:20:00 GMT
  1. Twelve South launches tiny new ‘Airfly Drive’ wireless CarPlay adapter 9to5Mac
  2. New 'AirFly Drive' Accessory Turns Wired CarPlay Into Wireless CarPlay MacRumors
  3. My car has heated seats and a moonroof — this $30 gadget is the upgrade I actually needed AOL.com
  4. iPhone Owners, This Wireless CarPlay Adapter Is Practically a Prime Day Giveaway at Near No-Margin Pricing on Amazon Gizmodo
  5. Wireless CarPlay: Twelve South introduces its own adapter heise online
 
Pandora claims 'we haven't made this decision lightly' after raising prices - Engadget Thu, 01 Oct 2026 17:15:00 GMT
The SiriusXM service joins a long list of streamers that have increased rates this year.
 
Minior Showers in Pokémon GO: Dates, Cores & Bonuses - Pokémon GO Hub - Google Thu, 01 Oct 2026 17:13:16 GMT
  1. Minior Showers in Pokémon GO: Dates, Cores & Bonuses Pokémon GO Hub
  2. Explore by starlight during meteor showers for a chance to encounter Minior! Pokémon GO
  3. Minior Showers: Minior Debut During Real Life Meteor Showers! Pokémon GO Hub
 
Sony brings AI upscaling to the base PS5 - Engadget Thu, 01 Oct 2026 17:00:21 GMT
Marvel's Wolverine and Ghost of Yōtei are the first games to support Quick Spectral Super Resolution.
 
Samsung Galaxy Tab S12 Ultra vs Galaxy Tab S11 Ultra: The difference one year can make - Engadget Thu, 01 Oct 2026 17:00:00 GMT
An iterative upgrade once again for Samsung's laptop-sized tablet line.
 
Sony brings AI graphics upscaling to the regular PS5 - The Verge - Google Thu, 01 Oct 2026 16:53:39 GMT
  1. Sony brings AI graphics upscaling to the regular PS5 The Verge
  2. AI upscaling is coming to PS5 PlayStation.Blog
  3. One Of The PS5 Pro's Exclusive Features Is Now Coming To PS5, Kind Of Game Informer
  4. Sony announces QSSR AI upscaling tech for base PS5 in Marvel's Wolverine and Ghost of Yōtei Digital Foundry
  5. Sony’s Bringing Its Best PS5 Pro Tech to the Regular PlayStation 5… Kind Of Gizmodo
 
Florida cops say they don't know who owns 11 unpermitted Flock cameras - ArsTechnica Thu, 01 Oct 2026 16:49:33 GMT
Floridians alarmed by 14 mysterious Flock cameras; 11 have no clear owner.
 
Space Marine 2 gets a massive anniversary update - Warhammer Community - Google Thu, 01 Oct 2026 16:49:06 GMT
  1. Space Marine 2 gets a massive anniversary update Warhammer Community
  2. Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2’s third year kicks off today with the Anniversary Update! focus-entmt.com
  3. Space Marine 2 Year 3 Roadmap Expands Endgame Warfare DLCompare.com
  4. Space Marine 2 Anniversary Update 2 Version 15.0 Live on October 1 via Patch 1.015 MP1st
  5. Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2 director teases unannounced Operations with a possible fourth year of post-launch support FRVR
 
AOC Agon Pro AGP257FT hits 1,000Hz, overclocks to 1,050Hz, launches next year - TechSpot Thu, 01 Oct 2026 16:44:00 GMT

AOC introduced the AGP257FT monitor earlier this year. Now, the Taiwanese manufacturer is announcing that its first foray into the extremely high-refresh-rate market will arrive in stores starting next year. AOC monitors are usually cheaper than the competition, but we bet a 1,000Hz display is still going to cost a...

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With most information hidden, the game Stratego had stumped AI—until now - ArsTechnica Thu, 01 Oct 2026 16:28:04 GMT
Adding in a second neural network that guesses the identity of hidden pieces was key.
 
Audible thinks you want to have an AI-generated conversation with Dracula's beleaguered servant - Engadget Thu, 01 Oct 2026 16:21:54 GMT
The platform is rolling out "Interactive Stories" starting with Bram Stoker's classic.
 
GTA 6 Gets Official ESRB Rating and It's as Mature as You'd Expect - IGN - Google Thu, 01 Oct 2026 16:19:02 GMT
  1. GTA 6 Gets Official ESRB Rating and It's as Mature as You'd Expect IGN
  2. GTA VI Predictably Gets a Mature ESRB Rating Siliconera
  3. PlayStation Store leaks GTA 6 PS5 age ratings in vital step before release date Notebookcheck
  4. GTA 6 Age Rating Officially Confirmed IMDb
  5. GTA 6 Latest News: Australian Rating Lists ‘Strong Adult Scenes’ and ‘Strong Nudity’ as Reported X18+ PlayStation Ad Fuels New Adult Content Rumours The Sunday Guardian
 
Can VR glasses save VR? - The Verge - Google Thu, 01 Oct 2026 16:10:32 GMT
  1. Can VR glasses save VR? The Verge
  2. The AI Tamagotchis are coming The Verge
  3. Meta’s VR Glasses Are What the Apple Vision Pro Should Have Been Bloomberg.com
  4. Sorry, But Meta's Muse Charm Will Never Have the Same Magic as a Tamagotchi PCMag
 
Apple TV Just Updated Its Selection of 'Bonus' Movies - MacRumors - Google Thu, 01 Oct 2026 16:07:57 GMT
  1. Apple TV Just Updated Its Selection of 'Bonus' Movies MacRumors
  2. Apple TV just added a bunch of free classic movies, here’s everything new 9to5Mac
  3. Watch yet more classic movies for free on Apple TV AppleInsider
  4. Apple TV Adds Over A Dozen Free Movies To Its Streaming Library macobserver.com
  5. The 5 Best 20-Movie Collections on Apple TV Right Now Collider
 
McDonald's has been using AI to decide how much you should pay for a Big Mac - TechSpot Thu, 01 Oct 2026 16:07:00 GMT

Several sources, including store owners, recently explained to Reuters how McDonald's encourages and sometimes pressures restaurants to set prices according to an AI algorithm. The outlet also viewed screenshots of an AI pricing tool taken in August.

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Review: Ghost of Yotei: Complete Edition (PS5) - Atsu Shines in Story DLC, But Most Wanted Mode Steals the Show - Push Square - Google Thu, 01 Oct 2026 16:00:00 GMT
  1. Review: Ghost of Yotei: Complete Edition (PS5) - Atsu Shines in Story DLC, But Most Wanted Mode Steals the Show Push Square
  2. Ghost of Yotei's DLC, Echoes of Sekigahara and Most Wanted, Are Worthy Additions for the PS5 Exclusive IGN
  3. Ghost of Yōtei’s New DLC Should Have Been in the Game from the Very Start Polygon.com
  4. Ghost of Yotei Complete Edition Release Times, New Armor and Deluxe Items VICE
  5. Ghost of Yōtei Echoes of Sekigahara: Price, Patch v2.0 25yearslatersite.com
 
Tim Heidecker Is Bringing His Joe Rogan Parody Show to The Onion - Wired Thu, 01 Oct 2026 16:00:00 GMT
Five years after the comedian went viral with a 12-hour blabberthon mocking the king of bro podcasting, he’s back in character to shill a supplement called “Crab Salts.”
 
Engadget's Best Of 2026 - Engadget - Google Thu, 01 Oct 2026 16:00:00 GMT
Engadget's Best Of 2026 Engadget
 
Engadget's best of 2026 - Engadget Thu, 01 Oct 2026 16:00:00 GMT
The highest-rated devices that we reviewed this year in a variety of categories.
 
Samsung suddenly jacks up the prices of Galaxy S26 phones - Engadget Thu, 01 Oct 2026 15:53:58 GMT
RAMageddon comes for us all.
 
Free Play Days – FARCRY 6, Assassin’s Creed Odyssey, Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora, Skull and Bones, The Crew Motorfest - news.xbox.com - Google Thu, 01 Oct 2026 15:33:25 GMT
  1. Free Play Days – FARCRY 6, Assassin’s Creed Odyssey, Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora, Skull and Bones, The Crew Motorfest news.xbox.com
  2. Free Play Days: Try These Xbox Games For Free (October 1-4) Pure Xbox
  3. Ubisoft takes over Xbox Free Play Days with five games to try out neowin.net
  4. Xbox Free Play Days Splits Four Games Into Two Access Tiers GameLuster
  5. Xbox drops two AAA free games for all users, includes acclaimed Ubisoft RPG GAMINGbible
 
Microsoft makes Windows settings backup the default in 26H2 - The Register - Google Thu, 01 Oct 2026 15:31:00 GMT
  1. Microsoft makes Windows settings backup the default in 26H2 The Register
  2. How to get the Windows 11 2026 Update Windows Blog
  3. Microsoft promised a better Windows 11. Here’s its 6-month report card PCWorld
  4. Windows 11 version 27H2: Everything we know so far Windows Central
  5. Microsoft Launches Windows 11 26H2 Update TechPowerUp
 
As US relations fray, Canada gets serious about its own launch industry - ArsTechnica Thu, 01 Oct 2026 15:30:49 GMT
The Canada Rocket Company gets serious about medium-lift launch.
 
Archiving The World’s Oldest Webcam Feed - Hack a Day Thu, 01 Oct 2026 15:30:48 GMT
FogCam is the oldest webcam feed that’s still up and running. Installed at San Francisco State University, it’s been slowly uploading a new image to the web every 20 to …read more
 
How to Get a Great Deal During the Steam Sales and Beyond - IGN - Google Thu, 01 Oct 2026 15:30:00 GMT
  1. How to Get a Great Deal During the Steam Sales and Beyond IGN
  2. The Steam Autumn Sale Has Deals On Resident Evil Requiem And 007 First Light Engadget
  3. Fall 2026 Steam Sale Features So Many Great Games For $15 Or Less Kotaku
  4. Mythwright Brings Epic Discounts to the Steam Autumn Sale, With Savings on Thronefall, TerraTech Legion, Bladesong & more Games Press
  5. Steam's Giant Autumn Sale Is Officially Here To Destroy Everyone's Wallet Polygon.com
 
Control Resonant’s New Patch Misses A Much-Needed Addition - forbes.com - Google Thu, 01 Oct 2026 15:15:34 GMT
  1. Control Resonant’s New Patch Misses A Much-Needed Addition forbes.com
  2. How Control Resonant’s art design and tech shaped its bosses, paranaturally-twisted Manhattan and more PlayStation.Blog
  3. Imminent Control Resonant Updates To Add Unlimited "New Game++" and Photo Mode TechPowerUp
  4. If Only All Games Had Control Resonant's Assist Mode Engadget
  5. Control Resonant Has Finally Gotten The One Thing It’s Missing (But Only On PC) GameSpot
 
Elta: Defy All Gods launches February 2, 2027, demo now available - Gematsu - Google Thu, 01 Oct 2026 15:11:33 GMT
  1. Elta: Defy All Gods launches February 2, 2027, demo now available Gematsu
  2. Martial arts meet fluid platforming in Elta: Defy All Gods, with a free PS5 demo out today PlayStation.Blog
  3. Elta: Defy All Gods set to launch February 2, 2027 - Free Demo out now on PC, PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S! focus-entmt.com
  4. Elta: Defy All Gods (Steam) – Preview MKAU Gaming
  5. Elta: Defy All Gods Preview – The Hook Is Already There COGconnected
 
New MacBook Pro redesign gets exciting launch timing update - 9to5Mac - Google Thu, 01 Oct 2026 15:08:00 GMT
  1. New MacBook Pro redesign gets exciting launch timing update 9to5Mac
  2. MacBook Pro With OLED Touch Screen Rumored to Launch in October or November MacRumors
  3. MacBook Pro OLED Redesign Nears, M5 Pro Now $600 Off [2026] tech-insider.org
  4. Apple likely to unveil the ‘MacBook Ultra,’ its first touchscreen laptop, this month or next Apple World Today
  5. Touch-screen OLED MacBook Pro expected in October or November AppleInsider
 
Sony Quietly Launched A New PlayStation 5 Model, And Its Key Changes Ensure System Longevity - Wccftech - Google Thu, 01 Oct 2026 15:05:30 GMT
  1. Sony Quietly Launched A New PlayStation 5 Model, And Its Key Changes Ensure System Longevity Wccftech
  2. New base PlayStation 5 model quietly enters the market with a PS5 Pro feature GAMINGbible
  3. Sony revises PS5 Slim console with PS5 Pro-like cooling and repairability Notebookcheck
  4. New PS5 Slim 2026: Model revision simplifies CMOS battery replacement PlayFront
  5. Sony's PS5 Slim has a new model with a long overdue fix Android Headlines
 
Newsom vetoes smart glasses privacy bill - Engadget Thu, 01 Oct 2026 15:05:20 GMT
The language of the bill was overbroad, in Newsom's opinion.
 
Amazon refreshes Kindle with aluminum, faster page turns, and a $35 Bluetooth remote - TechSpot Thu, 01 Oct 2026 15:03:00 GMT

The entry-level Kindle retains a 6-inch screen but gains a flush front, eliminating the raised bezel around the previous model's display. It measures 6.8mm (0.27 inches) thick, down about a millimeter, and weighs 140 grams, shedding roughly 18 grams. Amazon claims page turns are 30% faster than its predecessor.

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Stone Kite Is A New Studio From Halo, Destiny Creator Jason Jones And Author Margaret Stohl, And Its First Project Is About Rogue AI Robots - Game Informer - Google Thu, 01 Oct 2026 15:00:00 GMT
  1. Stone Kite Is A New Studio From Halo, Destiny Creator Jason Jones And Author Margaret Stohl, And Its First Project Is About Rogue AI Robots Game Informer
  2. From the ‘Halo’ Mastermind, an A.I. Apocalypse The New York Times
  3. Bungie cofounder Jason Jones and author Margaret Stohl launch Stone Kite transmedia studio GamesBeat
  4. Jason Jones, Co-Creator of Halo and Destiny and Co-Founder of Bungie, Announces New Studio IGN
  5. Halo Creator & NYT Bestselling Author Officially Launch New Studio ScreenRant
 
Japanese court rules human voices are protected in landmark AI case - Engadget Thu, 01 Oct 2026 14:58:44 GMT
Humans vs AI: It's time to d-d-d-d-duel.
 
Arc Raiders Is About To Go Nuclear On Cheaters: ‘No Warnings, No Second Chances’ - Kotaku - Google Thu, 01 Oct 2026 14:30:51 GMT
  1. Arc Raiders Is About To Go Nuclear On Cheaters: ‘No Warnings, No Second Chances’ Kotaku
  2. An Update on Anti-Cheat ARC Raiders
  3. ARC Raiders: Embark Studios tightens anti-cheat measures ahead of October update PlayFront
  4. Arc Raiders' is taking no prisoners when it comes to cheaters with permanent bans becoming the new normal: 'No warnings. No second chances' PC Gamer
  5. Embark promises to get stricter with Arc Raiders bans as cheaters continue to plague the extraction shooter: "No warnings, no second chances" GamesRadar+
 
Winner of Nikon microscopy photo contest faces criticism over AI usage - CNN - Google Thu, 01 Oct 2026 14:27:36 GMT
  1. Winner of Nikon microscopy photo contest faces criticism over AI usage CNN
  2. Nikon re-reviews video contest winner after complaints about AI use USA Today
  3. On closer inspection, microscope photo contest winner is ‘AI fake’ The Telegraph
  4. Nikon ‘Re-Reviewing’ Winner of Small World in Motion Contest After AI Accusation petapixel.com
  5. AI row looms large over microscopic prize winner The Times
 
Vacuum Drying and Making Stuff Hot in a Vacuum - Hack a Day Thu, 01 Oct 2026 14:00:46 GMT
Two diaphragm vacuum pump setups with high-tech jam jar vacuum vessel. (Credit: Maya Posch)
After previously exploring the impact of vapor pressure on the drying of desiccant and more, the conclusion was essentially that in order to drive moisture that’s not directly on a …read more
 
A hack of Pentagon personnel data went undetected for nine months, exposing 3 million people - TechSpot Thu, 01 Oct 2026 13:59:00 GMT

The affected system was run by the Defense Manpower Data Center (DMDC), which manages personnel records across the military and much of the Defense Department's civilian workforce.

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Ace Combat 8 developer apologises for Belkan War pre-order backlash, explains why it happened and vows to explore possible solutions - Eurogamer.net - Google Thu, 01 Oct 2026 13:55:47 GMT
  1. Ace Combat 8 developer apologises for Belkan War pre-order backlash, explains why it happened and vows to explore possible solutions Eurogamer.net
  2. Ace Combat 8: Wings of Theve review – brilliant aerial combat game fulfils the Top Gun fantasy The Guardian
  3. Ace Combat Zero: The Belkan War’s modern port can’t be sold separately due to fighter jet licenses expiring, devs explain AUTOMATON
  4. Ace Combat 8’s Stellar Multiplayer Reveals the Terrors of Live-Service Games Polygon.com
  5. Ace Combat 8 Global Release Times Officially Announced IMDb
 
What type of jacket to buy to keep yourself warm this winter - The Weather Channel - Google Thu, 01 Oct 2026 13:34:00 GMT
What type of jacket to buy to keep yourself warm this winter The Weather Channel
 
Modders are now merging entire games, from Minecraft in Elden Ring to Mario Kart in COD Zombies - VideoCardz.com - Google Thu, 01 Oct 2026 13:32:11 GMT
  1. Modders are now merging entire games, from Minecraft in Elden Ring to Mario Kart in COD Zombies VideoCardz.com
  2. Modder Embeds Full Minecraft Inside Elden Ring x.com
  3. Indie Games Flooded by AI-Generated Imitations via Vibe Coding 조선일보
  4. Minecraft runs inside Elden Ring as modders mash up entire games TweakTown
 
AI is getting cheaper faster than almost any technology in history - TechSpot Thu, 01 Oct 2026 13:31:00 GMT

For companies building or buying AI systems, the change could make more capable models affordable for everyday use. It could also make it harder for AI developers to hold onto pricing power. Epoch's report looks at the cost of running models that meet a set performance level on difficult benchmarks.

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A man could face a decade in prison for a fake crocodile photo he made with Gemini - TechSpot Thu, 01 Oct 2026 13:02:00 GMT

Ye Lin allegedly sent the AI-generated image of a saltwater crocodile at Pandan Reservoir to a colleague in August, presumably as a joke.

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MacBook Neo’s Next Competitor Is HP’s $700 OmniBook 5 - CNET Thu, 01 Oct 2026 13:00:00 GMT
The OmniBook 5 14 AI PC has a larger OLED display than the Neo, and HP promises it will have better battery life, too.
 
Inside Gears of War: E-Day: How The Coalition and Epic Pushed Console Visuals To New Heights - Digital Foundry - Google Thu, 01 Oct 2026 13:00:00 GMT
  1. Inside Gears of War: E-Day: How The Coalition and Epic Pushed Console Visuals To New Heights Digital Foundry
  2. Gears of War: E-Day Review IGN
  3. Gears of War: E-Day PC graphics performance tested: 43 GPUs take us back to the start of an iconic saga Tom's Hardware
  4. Gears of War: E-Day Performance Benchmark Review - 35 GPUs Tested TechPowerUp
  5. Gears Of War: E-Day Comparison Shows Difference Between Xbox Series X And Series S Pure Xbox
 
HP’s answer to the MacBook Neo is thinner, lighter, and comes with OLED - The Verge - Google Thu, 01 Oct 2026 13:00:00 GMT
  1. HP’s answer to the MacBook Neo is thinner, lighter, and comes with OLED The Verge
  2. HP OmniBook 5: Where to buy $699 MacBook Neo with OLED and 42-hour battery Mashable
  3. MacBook Neo’s Next Competitor Is HP’s $700 OmniBook 5 CNET
  4. HP’s MacBook Neo Competitor Might Cost You More Than You Think Gizmodo
  5. HP boards the MacBook Neo competitor train — OmniBook 5 comes in four colors with Wildcat Lake and starts at $699.99 Tom's Hardware
 
Hearing tech startup Legato launches its AI hearing glasses - TechCrunch - Google Thu, 01 Oct 2026 13:00:00 GMT
Hearing tech startup Legato launches its AI hearing glasses TechCrunchSee more headlines & perspectives on Google News
 
Amazon introduces new Kindle Paperwhite, Colorsoft and entry-level models - Engadget Thu, 01 Oct 2026 13:00:00 GMT
Amazon's new Kindle e-readers come with flat-surface displays and new colors.
 
HP's Omnibook 5 features an OLED screen and costs $699 - Engadget Thu, 01 Oct 2026 13:00:00 GMT
It also lasts up to 42 hours on a single charge.
 
Neurable launches its newest brain-scanning headphones - Engadget Thu, 01 Oct 2026 13:00:00 GMT
Neurable is launching a new pair of EEG-equipped headphones to keep an eye on your brainwaves while you work, rest and play.
 
‘Carrie’ Review: Mike Flanagan’s Remake Is a Timely (and Terrifying) High School Tragedy - CNET Thu, 01 Oct 2026 13:00:00 GMT
Prime Video’s Carrie is a poignant, emotional retelling of Stephen King’s classic horror story.
 
The Best Early Amazon Echo Deals (and the Worst) Ahead of Prime Big Deal Days - Wired Thu, 01 Oct 2026 13:00:00 GMT
Amazon raised prices across its devices in August. Here are the early device deals ahead of Prime Day that are still worth it—and which aren’t.
 
Amazon Kindle, Paperwhite, and Colorsoft 2026: Specs, Price, Release Date - Wired Thu, 01 Oct 2026 13:00:00 GMT
Ahead of the Kindle’s 20th anniversary next year, Amazon is refreshing its entire range of e-readers with fresh colors, an aluminum build, and a new frame design that’s both thinner and lighter.
 
What’s the Best Kindle of 2026 (So Far)? - Wired Thu, 01 Oct 2026 13:00:00 GMT
I’ve tested every single Kindle. Here’s how Amazon’s ebook readers stack up.
 
Amazon introduces a completely redesigned Kindle family - About Amazon - Google Thu, 01 Oct 2026 12:54:24 GMT
  1. Amazon introduces a completely redesigned Kindle family About Amazon
  2. Amazon’s New Kindles Are Thinner, Lighter and More Colorful Bloomberg.com
  3. Amazon Rolls Out a Cornucopia of New Kindle E-Readers CNET
  4. Here's how you can buy or preorder Amazon's all-new Kindles and Kindle accessories Mashable
  5. Kindle gets a clicker: Amazon unveils $35 page-turning remote and refreshes its e-reader lineup GeekWire
 
Apple's long-rumored smart home hub might finally arrive next month with a 6-inch display - TechSpot Thu, 01 Oct 2026 12:28:00 GMT

Bloomberg's Mark Gurman claims that Apple will launch its long-rumored smart home hub on October 13. The device resembles Amazon's Echo Show and Google Nest, but with Apple's software stack.

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Kena: Scars of Kosmora delayed to 2027 - Gematsu - Google Thu, 01 Oct 2026 12:20:32 GMT
Kena: Scars of Kosmora delayed to 2027 GematsuSee more headlines & perspectives on Google News
 
2 Driverless Cars Crashed Going 155 mph. That Could Be a Good Thing - Wired Thu, 01 Oct 2026 12:15:00 GMT
Only two of five vehicles finished the race around a notoriously difficult Formula 1 track, exposing what happens when autonomous systems meet blind corners, sensor failures, and physics.
 
007 First Light free DLC ‘Extended Operations’ now available - Gematsu - Google Thu, 01 Oct 2026 12:12:40 GMT
  1. 007 First Light free DLC ‘Extended Operations’ now available Gematsu
  2. 007 First Light Extended Operation DLC is Out Today, For Free, and Lets You Drive the Valhalla Again IGN
  3. 007 First Light Officially Reveals Everything Coming to Free DLC Expansion Polygon.com
  4. 007 First Light’s Free Expansion Gives Bond A Driving License To Kill GameSpot
  5. 007 First Light’s new DLC adds photo mode and a dog you can pet. The Verge
 
The iPhone 18 Pro is selling well in China for three reasons - 9to5Mac - Google Thu, 01 Oct 2026 12:10:00 GMT
  1. The iPhone 18 Pro is selling well in China for three reasons 9to5Mac
  2. iPhone 18 Pro Series Sales Up 12% YoY in Launch Week in China as Apple Takes #1 Spot Counterpoint Research
  3. Sell family jewels for latest iPhone? In India, craze dials up debate scmp.com
  4. Morgan Stanley reiterates Apple stock Overweight on steady iPhone 18 demand Investing.com Canada
  5. iPhone 18 Pro demand jumps nearly 20% in India as Apple eyes double-digit market share MacDailyNews
 
After complaints of over-brightness, a Witcher 3 Remastered patch addressing "various lighting adjustments" rolls out - Eurogamer.net - Google Thu, 01 Oct 2026 12:07:40 GMT
  1. After complaints of over-brightness, a Witcher 3 Remastered patch addressing "various lighting adjustments" rolls out Eurogamer.net
  2. The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt — Remastered Path Tracing & DLSS 4.5 Ray Reconstruction Update Out Now NVIDIA
  3. The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt Remastered Review Update IGN
  4. The Witcher 3 hits its highest-ever Steam concurrent player count following Remastered launch GamesIndustry.biz
  5. The Witcher 3 Beats Most Fantasy Adaptations in Nearly Every Way Polygon.com
 
Gears of War: E-Day’s hardest Xbox achievement unlocks a legendary character skin - TrueAchievements - Google Thu, 01 Oct 2026 12:05:07 GMT
  1. Gears of War: E-Day’s hardest Xbox achievement unlocks a legendary character skin TrueAchievements
  2. Gears of War: E-Day x Liquid Death – Unlock a Legendary Pose and More news.xbox.com
  3. Gears of War: E-Day Mythic Achievement Provides Exclusive Legendary Character Skin Insider Gaming
  4. Liquid Death Ties Energy Drink Promotion to Gears of War: E-Day TipRanks
 
Krafton pulls the plug on another PUBG game, Black Budget, less than a year after it was announced - Eurogamer.net - Google Thu, 01 Oct 2026 12:03:41 GMT
  1. Krafton pulls the plug on another PUBG game, Black Budget, less than a year after it was announced Eurogamer.net
  2. Krafton Ends Development on Amsterdam Studio's New Title 'PUBG: Black Budget' Inven Global
  3. The PUBG Extraction Shooter Has Officially Been Canceled Polygon.com
  4. Escape from Tarkov Competitor Died Before Release, Although It Was One of the Most Desired Games on Steam - PUBG: Black Budget Development Canceled ixbt.games
  5. KRAFTON Shuts Down PUBG Black Budget Before It Can Launch Insider Gaming
 
Samsung has updated these Galaxy devices to Android 17 - 9to5Google - Google Thu, 01 Oct 2026 12:00:00 GMT
  1. Samsung has updated these Galaxy devices to Android 17 9to5Google
  2. How To Prepare Your Samsung Galaxy For The One UI 9 Update Engadget
  3. Millions Of Galaxy S25 And S26 Phones Get New Samsung Features Today forbes.com
  4. Galaxy S24 series is getting a software update nobody asked for PhoneArena
  5. 10 'One UI 9' Hacks Every Samsung Galaxy User Should Know Lifehacker
 
Measles Is Forcing Hospitals to Adapt to a New Normal - Wired Thu, 01 Oct 2026 12:00:00 GMT
The US resurgence of measles is forcing hospitals and health systems to adopt new protocols and procedures to deal with a disease they thought was in the past.
 
Apple Stores Receive 'Do Not Open' Boxes Ahead of Smart Home Products Launch - MacRumors - Google Thu, 01 Oct 2026 11:59:15 GMT
  1. Apple Stores Receive 'Do Not Open' Boxes Ahead of Smart Home Products Launch MacRumors
  2. Apple Is Finally Ready to Enter Its Next Big Category: the Smart Home Bloomberg.com
  3. Apple's smart hub shows its new view of the tech consumer — and its ambition Yahoo Finance
  4. Apple’s HomePad smart home hub launching on Oct 13 with iMac G4 design – Bloomberg 9to5Mac
  5. Apple is ready to launch new smart display and HomePod, report says Mashable
 
Bill Gates says robots should pay FICA taxes when they replace human workers - TechSpot Thu, 01 Oct 2026 11:56:00 GMT

Speaking to Ezra Klein of The New York Times, Gates said that society should get to decide how to protect its workers even if it's making them jobless.

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Report: Gears Of War: E-Day Developers Fear For Their Jobs And Bonuses - Kotaku - Google Thu, 01 Oct 2026 11:44:29 GMT
  1. Report: Gears Of War: E-Day Developers Fear For Their Jobs And Bonuses Kotaku
  2. As Xbox swings the axe, Gears of War: E-Day developers fear they'll be laid off straight after launch - and right before they'd be due their bonuses Eurogamer.net
  3. Gears of War: E-Day Developers Expecting Layoffs After 'Crunching Hard' Through Final Months IGN
  4. The Coalition Fears Xbox’s Axe Will Fall After Gears of War: E-Day, and They’re Worried About Losing Metacritic Bonus, Too Wccftech
  5. Vancouver’s The Coalition fears more layoffs amid Gears of War: E-Day launch MobileSyrup
 
PS5 emulation is suddenly making big strides on PC - ArsTechnica Thu, 01 Oct 2026 11:30:41 GMT
Games like Astro Bot and Demon’s Souls are running ably without a console.
 
The Largest 3D Map of the Universe Is Shaking Cosmology to Its Foundations - Gizmodo - Google Thu, 01 Oct 2026 11:30:17 GMT
The Largest 3D Map of the Universe Is Shaking Cosmology to Its Foundations Gizmodo
 
The Real Threat to the Midterms Is Regular Americans Thinking Violence Is the Answer - Wired Thu, 01 Oct 2026 11:30:00 GMT
Robert A. Pape, a leading authority on political violence, wants Americans to understand that the threat is coming not from the fringes, but from the mainstream.
 
Best Gifts for Parents (and Their Babies): Bottle Washers, Prepared Meals, and More - Wired Thu, 01 Oct 2026 11:30:00 GMT
If your friend is in the depths of newborn survival, these gifts and gadgets can go a long way to make parenting a little easier.
 
Best Wi-Fi Routers (2026): My Honest Picks After Testing 50+ - Wired Thu, 01 Oct 2026 11:30:00 GMT
Don’t suffer the buffer. These WIRED-tested home routers will deliver reliable internet across your home, whatever your needs or budget.
 
NASA squeezed Treasury, vibe coded, and broke the mold in bid to save Swift - ArsTechnica Thu, 01 Oct 2026 11:15:15 GMT
"We did some really, really cool stuff. I'm absolutely gutted we weren't able to get further."
 
Some Pixel owners can't unlock their phones after the latest update - TechSpot Thu, 01 Oct 2026 11:15:00 GMT

Reports have surfaced from users of the Pixel 10 Pro XL, Pixel 8a and Pixel 8 Pro, along with other models in Google's Pixel lineup. The mix of newer and older phones suggests the issue may be tied to software shared across the devices, rather than a hardware problem in one model.

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Tractive Cat 6 Mini Review: A Fitbit for Your Cat - Wired Thu, 01 Oct 2026 11:03:00 GMT
Cats are finally getting the dog treatment. This smart cat collar features GPS location, activity, and sleep tracking, plus all-new heart and respiratory rate monitoring.
 
The Whole Computer Is Vim - Hack a Day Thu, 01 Oct 2026 11:00:37 GMT
Love it or hate it, Vim, the vi-compatible minimalist editor, is a common denominator between a huge array of operating systems. If you need to edit a file, it’s usually …read more
 
Exclusive: Neurable’s First Brain-Scanning Headphones Want to Fine-Tune Your Focus - Wired Thu, 01 Oct 2026 11:00:00 GMT
The company claims that its new device, the Neurable One, can keep you in the zone, calculate the best time to take a break, and tell you when your “brain battery” needs a recharge.
 
Exclusive: Neurable’s First Brain-Scanning Headphones Want to Fine-Tune Your Focus - WIRED - Google Thu, 01 Oct 2026 11:00:00 GMT
  1. Exclusive: Neurable’s First Brain-Scanning Headphones Want to Fine-Tune Your Focus WIRED
  2. Neurable Launches Its Newest Brain-Scanning Headphones Engadget
  3. These EEG Headphones Turn Your Daily Habits Into Brain Health Data IEEE Spectrum
  4. The Neurable One headphones scan your brain and let you know when you're losing concentration Mezha
  5. Neurable One wireless headphones have built-in brain-computer interface GamesBeat
 
I never thought I’d say this, but Firefly’s new All Road makes me want a rim-brake bike again - BikeRadar - Google Thu, 01 Oct 2026 11:00:00 GMT
I never thought I’d say this, but Firefly’s new All Road makes me want a rim-brake bike again BikeRadar
 
Microsoft Windows and Surface Event: What We Expect to See on Oct. 7 - CNET Thu, 01 Oct 2026 11:00:00 GMT
No, we’re not expecting Windows 12. But we could get a release date for the Surface Laptop Ultra.
 
Warhammer 40,000 – Balance Update: Chaos, the Imperium and Xenos Fight Back - Warhammer Community - Google Thu, 01 Oct 2026 10:59:32 GMT
  1. Warhammer 40,000 – Balance Update: Chaos, the Imperium and Xenos Fight Back Warhammer Community
  2. Warhammer 40k: September Balance Update - Space Marines Get Upgraded Weapons & More Bell of Lost Souls
  3. Warhammer 40,000 – Balance Update: Emboldened Astartes Warhammer Community
  4. Warhammer 40K: Ranking the Space Marine Codex Supplements Bell of Lost Souls
  5. Games Workshop Releases Warhammer 40k Balance Update for Factions SuaraGarut.ID
 
Madison Square Garden’s James Dolan Is Spending Big on New York’s Governor Race - Wired Thu, 01 Oct 2026 10:30:00 GMT
James Dolan has put surveillance at the center of his sports and entertainment empire. Now he’s getting involved in GOP politics by backing a candidate who supports Flock, ICE, and AI data centers.
 
Huawei made a whole camera to attach to its latest phone - The Verge - Google Thu, 01 Oct 2026 10:15:48 GMT
  1. Huawei made a whole camera to attach to its latest phone The Verge
  2. Huawei unveils Mate 90 phones, leans on homegrown chip design to offset US curbs Reuters
  3. Huawei Launches an Entire Camera You Put On a Phone petapixel.com
  4. Huawei Launches the HUAWEI Mate 90 Series, Equipped with the Flagship Tau Chipset Across the Entire Series USA Today
  5. Forget the iPhone 18 Pro Max and the Galaxy S27 Ultra. This phone has a 1-inch external camera PhoneArena
 
The Pentagon is creating a new command just for autonomous and robotic warfare - TechSpot Thu, 01 Oct 2026 10:15:00 GMT

Hegseth announced the initiative during his September 30 State of the Force address at Quantico, Virginia. A four-star officer will lead the command, which would join the military's existing 11 combatant commands. The last addition was US Space Command in 2019.

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Apple Mac Studio (M5 Ultra) Review: Unlimited Power - Wired Thu, 01 Oct 2026 10:00:00 GMT
The Mac Studio can run frontier-level AI language models locally. It’s only a preview of what’s to come.
 
I Tested the Three Big Voice Assistants to See Who’s Best at Predicting Weather - CNET Thu, 01 Oct 2026 10:00:00 GMT
Pitting Gemini, Alexa Plus and Siri AI against each other revealed how well these assistants can interpret local weather.
 
We Drifted the 2026 Ford Mustang RTR. Its Old-School Handbrake Is the Star - The Drive - Google Thu, 01 Oct 2026 10:00:00 GMT
  1. We Drifted the 2026 Ford Mustang RTR. Its Old-School Handbrake Is the Star The Drive
  2. 2026 Ford Mustang RTR Driven: The Base Stang Kicks Up Its Heels Car and Driver
  3. The Mustang RTR Adds Some Attitude To Ford's Cheapest Pony Car: Driven motor1.com
  4. I Drove A Ford Mustang For The First Time, Now I Know Why It's Been One Of America's Favorite Cars For Over 60 Years theautopian.com
  5. 2026 Ford Mustang RTR is an affordable ticket to drift culture Detroit Free Press
 
PSA: Castlevania: Belmont's Curse Free Demo Is Now Live, With A Frame Rate Boost On Switch 2 - Nintendo Life - Google Thu, 01 Oct 2026 09:45:00 GMT
  1. PSA: Castlevania: Belmont's Curse Free Demo Is Now Live, With A Frame Rate Boost On Switch 2 Nintendo Life
  2. Castlevania: Belmont’s Curse demo runs at 60 fps on Switch 2 Nintendo Wire
  3. Play Anticipated Konami PS5 Game for Free via PlayStation Store AOL.com
  4. Star Wars Jedi 3 to be released in 2027 - the game might be shown before The Game Awards ixbt.games
  5. Castlevania: Belmont's Curse Preview - The Whip Cracks Back altchar.com
 
The Secrets of the US Spyware King - Wired Thu, 01 Oct 2026 09:30:00 GMT
In an exclusive interview with WIRED, Paragon Solutions CEO Andrew Boyd reveals the limits of the company’s promise to keep bad actors from abusing its powerful espionage tool.
 
Casio’s Crystal G-Shock Is the Most Expensive Ever Made - Wired Thu, 01 Oct 2026 09:00:00 GMT
Meet the full-blue sapphire MRG-D5000, a crazy G-Shock that costs more than a Patek Philippe or Porsche Macan.
 
Casio’s Crystal G-Shock Is the Most Expensive Ever Made - WIRED - Google Thu, 01 Oct 2026 09:00:00 GMT
  1. Casio’s Crystal G-Shock Is the Most Expensive Ever Made WIRED
  2. G-Shock Unveils the $80,000 USD MRG-D5000 Crafted Entirely in Blue Sapphire Hypebeast
  3. G-Shock’s New Stunner Is Eight Times the Price of a Rolex Submariner Gear Patrol
  4. Hands-On: G-SHOCK Reveals The MRG-D5000 “Blue Rose Project” In Sapphire Hodinkee
  5. A Dream Comes To Fruition: The G-Shock MRG-D5000 In Blue Sapphire Fratello Watches
 
SDR– Lets You Patch Together Your Setup - Hack a Day Thu, 01 Oct 2026 08:00:59 GMT
It is often helpful to think of a radio as a series of interconnected functional blocks—hence the use of block diagrams to convey how a given radio operates. [Julian Haag] …read more
 
QR Codes Explained: How They Work and Why They're Everywhere - TechSpot Thu, 01 Oct 2026 05:21:00 GMT
QR codes were built to track car parts, written off as a gimmick, then rescued by phone cameras. Now they're everywhere. Here's how they work, what's changed, and what to watch out for.
 
Newegg Promo Codes and Coupons for October 2026 - Wired Thu, 01 Oct 2026 05:00:00 GMT
Enjoy up to 10% off your entire order with today’s Newegg promo code and discount codes. Save with the latest deals for gaming PCs, laptops, and computer parts.
 
Dyson Promo Codes: 25% Off in October 2026 - Wired Thu, 01 Oct 2026 05:00:00 GMT
Get 25% off with a Dyson coupon code, plus save up to $600 with discounts on vacuums, $150 off Airwraps, and more.
 
eBay Coupons: 20% Off in October 2026 - Wired Thu, 01 Oct 2026 05:00:00 GMT
Save up to 60% on a selection of items at eBay, including electronics, home products, card games, car parts and more.
 
20% Off Samsung Promo Code | October 2026 - Wired Thu, 01 Oct 2026 05:00:00 GMT
Save 30% or 10% with Samsung coupon codes, up to $1,000 on appliances, plus limited-time deals on the Galaxy Z Fold7, Flip7, and S25.
 
Booking.com Promo Codes: 20% Off | October 2026 - Wired Thu, 01 Oct 2026 05:00:00 GMT
Enjoy big savings on your next adventure with our Booking.com promo codes, coupons, and handpicked travel deals.
 
NordVPN Coupons: 75% Off, Plus 3 Months Free in October 2026 - Wired Thu, 01 Oct 2026 05:00:00 GMT
Save up to 77% on 2-year plans and get 3 free months with our NordVPN discount codes.
 
Mountain Hardwear Coupon Code 15% Off October - Wired Thu, 01 Oct 2026 05:00:00 GMT
High-performance mountaineering and hiking apparel doesn't have to break the bank.
 
Dell Coupon Codes: 20% Off for October 2026 - Wired Thu, 01 Oct 2026 05:00:00 GMT
Get 20% off with verified Dell promo code, plus today’s coupons for up to $600 off laptops, Alienware monitors, and all things tech.
 
Paramount+ Coupon Codes and Deals for 2026 - Wired Thu, 01 Oct 2026 05:00:00 GMT
Save on streaming with the latest Paramount+ promo codes and deals, including 50% off subscriptions, free trials, and more.
 
AT&T Promo Codes: $50 Off This October 2026 - Wired Thu, 01 Oct 2026 05:00:00 GMT
Whether you’re looking to upgrade your internet or get the latest phone, we’ve got you covered with our selection of AT&T coupons and deals.
 
This New IKEA Collection Might Be Aimed at Gamers, but the Portable TV Stand Is the Unexpectedly Design-y Solution for Your Living Room Layout Problems - Livingetc - Google Thu, 01 Oct 2026 04:35:10 GMT
  1. This New IKEA Collection Might Be Aimed at Gamers, but the Portable TV Stand Is the Unexpectedly Design-y Solution for Your Living Room Layout Problems Livingetc
  2. IKEA and XBOX Team Up on YXSTABY, a New Collection Made for Gaming at Home news.xbox.com
  3. The IKEA x Xbox gaming furniture collab is actually genius — take a look at the full range TechRadar
  4. IKEA and Xbox are teaming up on a new gaming collection: Everything we know Syracuse.com
  5. Xbox x IKEA collection available to buy instore and online from today Windows Central
 
WhatsApp Unveils Strict Parental Controls to Head Off Looming Age Laws - CNET Thu, 01 Oct 2026 01:10:26 GMT
The new tools allow parents to customize rules about what their children see on the platform.
 
Amazon Delivery Driver Smart Glasses Will Snap Pictures of… Everything? - CNET Thu, 01 Oct 2026 00:50:16 GMT
As Amazon continues its rollout of AI smart glasses, privacy concerns are growing.
 
Melanin-inspired nanotechnology might help protect workers from deadly nerve agents - TechSpot Wed, 30 Sep 2026 23:22:00 GMT

The researchers developed a melanin-inspired nanotechnology designed to protect people who work around nerve agents and other hazardous chemicals of the same type. This "allomelanin" compound offers many of the same benefits as natural melanin and should be easy to embed in a variety of fibers as a dye.

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Cycle-Tracking Apps Bring Substantial Risks to Users, New Analysis Finds - CNET Wed, 30 Sep 2026 22:30:00 GMT
This includes apps that promote the practice of cycle syncing.
 
EVgo’s Next-Gen 750kW EV Charging System Is Capable of 10-Minute Recharge - CNET Wed, 30 Sep 2026 22:16:07 GMT
The company estimates its fastest-charging tech yet is coming next year, but it’ll be a while before cars can hit its top speed.
 
Dinosaur-killing impact crater might have been teeming with life - ArsTechnica Wed, 30 Sep 2026 21:54:12 GMT
Hot, nutrient water might have lasted for over 5 million years after the impact.
 
Fifth unvaccinated person dies of measles; CDC still not counting all deaths - ArsTechnica Wed, 30 Sep 2026 21:37:54 GMT
State health officials race to vaccinate residents by giving over 8,500 doses.
 
Apple Is Reportedly Ready to Release Its Smarter Home Hub in 2 Weeks - CNET Wed, 30 Sep 2026 21:26:36 GMT
Return of the iMac G4 design? The hub could feature a round base and positioning arm supporting the screen, like the company’s short-lived but friendlier iMac design.
 
Returning from vacation? The government can search your phone without a warrant. - ArsTechnica Wed, 30 Sep 2026 21:19:56 GMT
Reminder: The "border exemption" to your rights is real.
 
Ionna Charging Network Doubled to Over 180 Sites in 2026. Its CEO Tells Us What’s Next - CNET Wed, 30 Sep 2026 21:07:33 GMT
The fast charging network founded by eight automakers is now said to be the largest 400 kW fast charging network in the US.
 
A local network of implants uses your body as the wiring - ArsTechnica Wed, 30 Sep 2026 21:06:56 GMT
It's possible to send electrical signals right through human tissues.
 
The White House Is Starting to Panic Over the Midterms - Wired Wed, 30 Sep 2026 21:00:00 GMT
President Donald Trump still thinks Republicans have a shot. His aides are less convinced.
 
Attackers have been exploiting critical Zimbra flaw to steal emails - ArsTechnica Wed, 30 Sep 2026 20:44:48 GMT
A simple email gives the attackers the ability to remotely inject OS commands.
 
Windows 11 26H2 is rolling out, but it doesn't add anything new, it just turns on what was already there - TechSpot Wed, 30 Sep 2026 20:38:00 GMT

Windows will automatically notify you when the update becomes available for your device. If you'd rather not wait, open Settings, select Windows Update in the left pane, and turn on "Get the latest updates as soon as they're available." Then click "Check for updates" and hit "Download and install" if...

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Russian state hackers use new RedFlick technique to push malware - BleepingComputer - Google Wed, 30 Sep 2026 20:34:01 GMT
  1. Russian state hackers use new RedFlick technique to push malware BleepingComputer
  2. Star Blizzard refines phishing and malware delivery with the RedFlick technique Microsoft
  3. Russian FSB-linked hackers scale up phishing attacks against Ukraine supporters The Record from Recorded Future News
  4. Russia’s Star Blizzard Ditches ClickFix to Widen Phishing Net Dark Reading
  5. RedFlick Uses Scheduled Tasks and Password-Protected Archives to Deploy CosmicPulse Backdoor gbhackers.com
 
Trump’s AI Safety ‘Accord’ Is a Fancy Pinky-Swear - Wired Wed, 30 Sep 2026 20:30:09 GMT
Six major AI companies signed a voluntary agreement with the White House this week vowing to implement safeguards. It’s unclear how much that matters.
 
Google announces Gemini 4 Argon AI model, but you can't use it yet - ArsTechnica Wed, 30 Sep 2026 20:11:08 GMT
So much for Gemini 3.5 Pro.
 
Trump Launches a US Government Chatbot. It’s Got Some Quirks - CNET Wed, 30 Sep 2026 20:10:40 GMT
America.gov wants to answer questions about government services. Just don’t ask it to play Minecraft, or type in the word “hotdog.”
 
SteelSeries brings ultra-wideband wireless to gaming mice, chasing lag-free tracking - TechSpot Wed, 30 Sep 2026 20:02:00 GMT

After revealing its multi-platform luxury controller Aeon Pro, SteelSeries is now introducing yet another proposition for esports professionals or affluent multiplayer enthusiasts looking to get the most out of their frag sessions. The new Sensei Pro and Rival Pro gaming mice mark the 25th anniversary of the brand, providing high-performance...

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Reddit is putting more limits on Old.Reddit.com - ArsTechnica Wed, 30 Sep 2026 19:53:33 GMT
Reddit says it's fighting "automated abuse."
 
RFK Jr. thinks AI will free us from the "tyranny" of medical facts, expertise - ArsTechnica Wed, 30 Sep 2026 19:31:25 GMT
AI is far from a perfect resource. But it seems to hallucinate less than Kennedy.
 
The Battle to Be Your Personal AI Agent Is Here - Wired Wed, 30 Sep 2026 19:30:00 GMT
OpenAI's Dots and Meta's Muse are vying to be your AI agent of choice. I've tried both—and I suspect you will too.
 
Trump’s ‘AI Accord’ Does Little to Actually Keep AI Safe, Experts Say - CNET Wed, 30 Sep 2026 19:26:11 GMT
The president got Big Tech leaders to sign a voluntary agreement for overseeing AI safety. But it leaves big questions unanswered.
 
Ubisoft renames Creative House 2, home of The Division, Ghost Recon and Splinter Cell, as Massive Entertainment - GamesIndustry.biz - Google Wed, 30 Sep 2026 19:20:00 GMT
  1. Ubisoft renames Creative House 2, home of The Division, Ghost Recon and Splinter Cell, as Massive Entertainment GamesIndustry.biz
  2. Ubisoft Adopts Massive Entertainment as Name of Studio Group Led by Christoph Hartmann Variety
  3. Ubisoft Unites Developers Of Splinter Cell The Division Ghost Recon And More Under Star Wars Outlaws Studio Massive Entertainment Kotaku
  4. Ubisoft's Massive Entertainment Rebrand Has Made The Name Much More Literal And Slightly Confusing GameSpot
  5. Massive Entertainment: The Next Chapter Begins Ubisoft
 
Furry Airline Pilots Are Just Minding Their Own Business - Wired Wed, 30 Sep 2026 19:09:57 GMT
“We’re furries at home, and we’re airline pilots at work, and these are two separate things,” says one member of the community in response to senator Tommy Tuberville's recent rant.
 
There Are Plenty of Reasons to Be Concerned About Bioweapons Development—Even Without AI - Wired Wed, 30 Sep 2026 19:00:00 GMT
In her new book on biological warfare, Annie Jacobsen didn’t even discuss AI because scientists can already warp Mother Nature to create extinction-level events.
 
Gotta Go Fast and Hunt Demons This October in These Free PlayStation Plus Games - CNET Wed, 30 Sep 2026 18:40:51 GMT
Conquering monsters in Hunt: Showdown 1896 is a fitting way to celebrate the Halloween season.
 
We're losing the night sky as light pollution makes it 10% brighter every year - TechSpot Wed, 30 Sep 2026 18:35:00 GMT

Man-made light pollution is the culprit, and it's not just from above. You've no doubt heard of the growing headache that orbiting satellites are causing astronomers trying to photograph the night skies. Compounding the matter is the modern amenity that is artificial light on the ground. Thanks to technologies like...

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WhatsApp adds new parental controls without giving access to teen's chats - TechSpot Wed, 30 Sep 2026 18:17:00 GMT
WhatsApp is introducing new parental controls for teen accounts, giving parents more control without access to private conversations. Parents can restrict who sees a teen's profile photo or adds them to groups, receive group activity alerts, and more. Messages and calls remain end-to-end encrypted.
 
Sick of Paying for Slow Unlimited Data? Readers Recommend This Mobile Carrier - CNET Wed, 30 Sep 2026 18:02:45 GMT
Our People’s Picks awards narrowed down which mobile carrier is worth switching to, and the top pick may surprise you.
 
Xbox CEO Asha Sharma insists "Xbox is not for sale" - GamesIndustry.biz - Google Wed, 30 Sep 2026 17:43:08 GMT
  1. Xbox CEO Asha Sharma insists "Xbox is not for sale" GamesIndustry.biz
  2. “Xbox is not for sale” says Microsoft’s gaming chief The Verge
  3. "Xbox is not for sale," says Sharma — why are people attached to this idea? Windows Central
  4. 'Xbox is not for sale,' CEO says amid layoffs and uncertainty Polygon.com
  5. Analysts Suggest Microsoft Could Sell Xbox After Closures Geeky Gadgets
 
The iPhone Duo is reportedly facing production challenges with low yields and quality concerns - TechSpot Wed, 30 Sep 2026 17:26:00 GMT

According to an insider quoted by Chinese outlet Jiemian News, final assembly yields for the iPhone Duo were only slightly above 60% as of September 17. It could take Foxconn another six months to a year to raise yields to more mature levels while maintaining Apple's exacting quality standards.

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You can now play the original Halo in your browser, 128-player multiplayer included - TechSpot Wed, 30 Sep 2026 16:44:00 GMT

This browser Halo "release" shows how quickly recovered game code can become a working project, even when the original was built for a fixed console platform.

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GTA 6: Everything the New Screenshots Tell Us - IGN - Google Wed, 30 Sep 2026 16:15:00 GMT
  1. GTA 6: Everything the New Screenshots Tell Us IGN
  2. Grand Theft Auto VI – Welcome to Leonida Game Informer
  3. 'GTA 6' updates: Everything new we learned this week Mashable
  4. GTA 6: Over 170 Animal Species, Dynamic Weather & More Confirmed 80 Level
  5. GTA 6 just confirmed 12 new features, and GOTY hype is getting serious GAMINGbible
 
PlayStation Plus October 2026 Free Games Lineup Officially Revealed - Polygon.com - Google Wed, 30 Sep 2026 16:03:57 GMT
  1. PlayStation Plus October 2026 Free Games Lineup Officially Revealed Polygon.com
  2. PlayStation Plus Monthly Games for October: F1 25, Hunt: Showdown 1896, Earth Defense Force: World Brothers 2 PlayStation.Blog
  3. PlayStation Plus First Free Game For October 2026 Officially Confirmed IMDb
  4. PlayStation Plus drops 10 bonus free gifts to subscribers amid disappointing October line-up GAMINGbible
  5. PS Plus Members Can Claim Free PSN Avatars for Sony's Record-Breaking Spider-Man: Brand New Day Push Square
 
Microsoft Jewel Comes to Mobile with XBOX Achievements and Game Pass Benefits - news.xbox.com - Google Wed, 30 Sep 2026 16:02:08 GMT
  1. Microsoft Jewel Comes to Mobile with XBOX Achievements and Game Pass Benefits news.xbox.com
  2. Mike Tomlin’s Minecraft city is amazing. The Verge
  3. Microsoft Jewel is Now Available on Mobile With Xbox Achievements Thurrott.com
  4. Microsoft Jewel Launches on Mobile With Xbox Achievements and Game Pass Perks Windows Report
  5. Microsoft Jewel is now on mobile. The Verge
 
Amazon launches faster 4K Fire TV Stick with an all-new remote - TechSpot Wed, 30 Sep 2026 15:58:00 GMT

The new Fire TV Stick 4K is powered by a quad-core 1.7GHz processor alongside 8GB of internal storage. The media streamer supports Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5.3, and Bluetooth LE wireless, as well as HDR10+, HLG, H.265, H.264, VP9, and AV1 video formats.

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MIT Transit Lab to develop an AI platform for public transit agencies - MIT Wed, 30 Sep 2026 15:15:00 GMT
With $2.1 million funding from Google.org, the open-source Public Transit Intelligence Hub will unify public transit monitoring, operations, and passenger communication.
 
Dark clouds appear over 'Xbox Cloud Gaming' as it retires apps on some TVs — and the reasons are poorly explained - Windows Central - Google Wed, 30 Sep 2026 15:00:53 GMT
  1. Dark clouds appear over 'Xbox Cloud Gaming' as it retires apps on some TVs — and the reasons are poorly explained Windows Central
  2. Xbox’s Experiments With Cloud Gaming Seem To Be Collapsing Kotaku
  3. XBOX Cloud Gaming Drops Support for 2020 Samsung TVs Windows Report
  4. The Xbox Cloud Gaming Controller Is Dead, Apparently GameSpot
  5. Xbox Cloud Gaming Is Moving to a Free Allowance With Paid Top-Ups TheXboxHub
 
This game-playing AI is the new champ at Stratego - MIT Wed, 30 Sep 2026 15:00:00 GMT
Able to defeat top-ranked human players and more efficient than other models, the new system could help decision-makers in military maneuvers or business negotiations.
 
Bethesda Maps Fallout 76’s Biggest Year Yet, Expanding the Map toward Fallout 3’s Capital Wasteland by Summer 2027 - Wccftech - Google Wed, 30 Sep 2026 15:00:00 GMT
  1. Bethesda Maps Fallout 76’s Biggest Year Yet, Expanding the Map toward Fallout 3’s Capital Wasteland by Summer 2027 Wccftech
  2. Fallout 76: Letter from the Directors – September 2026 Bethesda.net
  3. Fallout 76 Begins the Grand 'Thickening' of Content with Huge Changes on the Way MMORPG.com
  4. Fallout 76: Roadmap & World Pets (Steam) – Hands-Off Preview MKAU Gaming
  5. Bethesda Reveals Release Dates for Fallout 3 Prequel - Fallout 76 Roadmap Presented ixbt.games
 
A new PS5 jailbreak works on almost every firmware version, and it already runs the latest games - TechSpot Wed, 30 Sep 2026 14:53:00 GMT

Code hackers focused on the PlayStation 5 have just released another massive contribution to the homebrew scene for Sony's console. The "Relapse" exploit can be used to jailbreak most PS5 machines, turning the DRM-ridden device into a custom computing powerhouse. Needless to say, a jailbroken PS5 also plays pirated games.

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A Biotech Founder Makes the Moral Case for Gene-Editing Human Embryos - Wired Wed, 30 Sep 2026 14:30:00 GMT
The practice of editing the genes of embryos remains highly controversial and risky, but Origin Genomics founder Cathy Tie argues its a “moral imperative” to address hereditary diseases.
 
Samsung’s Galaxy SmartTag 3 works with iPhones, but not Android Find Hub - 9to5Google - Google Wed, 30 Sep 2026 14:25:00 GMT
  1. Samsung’s Galaxy SmartTag 3 works with iPhones, but not Android Find Hub 9to5Google
  2. Samsung Galaxy SmartTag3 Makes It Easier To Keep Track of What Matters Samsung Global Newsroom
  3. Samsung’s new SmartTag is smaller, longer-lasting, and works with iPhones The Verge
  4. The Samsung Galaxy SmartTag 3's Special Feature Is Being A Pet Activity Monitor Engadget
  5. Samsung SmartTag 3 Available in November for $30 Droid Life
 
The US just approved its first small nuclear reactor built for the AI power crunch - TechSpot Wed, 30 Sep 2026 14:21:00 GMT

The Nuclear Regulatory Commission completed its review in 14 months, four months ahead of schedule. The permit gives TVA the green light to construct the 300-megawatt unit, but the utility will still need a separate operating license before it can load fuel or generate electricity. "This construction permit is more...

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Tinker, Bard, Illusionist - Blizzard seemingly surveying World of Warcraft: Forever players about never-before-seen classes to add to the game - Eurogamer.net - Google Wed, 30 Sep 2026 14:18:14 GMT
  1. Tinker, Bard, Illusionist - Blizzard seemingly surveying World of Warcraft: Forever players about never-before-seen classes to add to the game Eurogamer.net
  2. World of Warcraft: Forever Class Deep Dives — Priest and Warrior Blizzard News
  3. World of Warcraft Forever is highlighting its classes… including classes that don’t currently exist Massively Overpowered
  4. WoW: Forever’s New Race Doesn't Fit into World of Warcraft At All Polygon.com
  5. WoW: Forever survey lists bard and witch virus.hr
 
End Of Abyss Commits A Metroidvania Cardinal Sin - GameSpot - Google Wed, 30 Sep 2026 14:00:00 GMT
  1. End Of Abyss Commits A Metroidvania Cardinal Sin GameSpot
  2. End of Abyss Review IGN
  3. End of Abyss: Explore and Fight Through the Abyss’ Horror news.xbox.com
  4. Resident Evil Meets Little Nightmares in Terrifying New Horror Game Polygon.com
  5. End of Abyss Review (PS5) – Distilled Survival Horror PlayStation Universe
 
G.Skill wins customer's lifetime loyalty after replacing a $150 open-box eBay RAM kit now worth $1,199 - TechSpot Wed, 30 Sep 2026 13:58:00 GMT

According to Redditor Double-South8863, one of the RAM sticks from their Trident Z5 64 GB DDR5 RAM kit died. They tested both sticks individually and tried them in another machine to confirm only one was dead, then used the single 32GB stick in their PC for a while.

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Apple's new CEO wants to move faster, cut jobs, and squeeze more out of services - TechSpot Wed, 30 Sep 2026 13:34:00 GMT

Sources have informed Bloomberg that Apple might shift to a more aggressive hardware release schedule under its new head. John Ternus aims to reshape the Cupertino giant into a leaner company to navigate ongoing memory shortages and compete in the AI space with companies like Microsoft, Meta, and Google.

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Pokémon Legends: Z-A – Nintendo Switch 2 Edition + Mega Dimension Bundle Coming Soon - Pokemon.com - Google Wed, 30 Sep 2026 13:10:13 GMT
  1. Pokémon Legends: Z-A – Nintendo Switch 2 Edition + Mega Dimension Bundle Coming Soon Pokemon.com
  2. Pokemon Legends: Z-A - Nintendo Switch 2 Edition, Pokemon Pokopia game and DLC bundles on the way nintendoeverything.com
  3. Pokémon Officially Gets Nintendo Switch 2 Edition This October Comic Book Resources
  4. New Pokémon Legends Release Officially Confirmed ScreenRant
  5. Nintendo reveals new physical release for Pokémon Legends: Z-A Polygon.com
 
Amazon Unveils A Thinner And Faster Fire TV Stick 4K, Plus A New Remote - Engadget - Google Wed, 30 Sep 2026 13:00:00 GMT
  1. Amazon Unveils A Thinner And Faster Fire TV Stick 4K, Plus A New Remote Engadget
  2. Amazon is selling the new 4K Fire TV Stick for 50% off (plus 10 more fab deals) Yahoo
  3. Fire TV launches all-new, faster 4K stick and new remote design About Amazon
  4. Amazon launches faster Fire TV Stick 4K and expands Alexa+ features Broadband TV News
  5. Amazon Debuts Faster Fire TV Stick 4K With Sleeker Remote Bloomberg.com
 
AMD's new Zen 6 Epyc Venice lineup starts at $700 and scales all the way to 256 cores for $14,900 - TechSpot Wed, 30 Sep 2026 12:47:00 GMT

AMD has not finalized the prices, but the list offers a clearer view of how it intends to position Venice in the data center.

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OpenAI takes on Meta Muse with always-on Dots agents, less than a day after delaying GPT-6.1 Astra over safety concerns - TechSpot Wed, 30 Sep 2026 12:06:00 GMT

Called Dots, the agents were unveiled at OpenAI's DevDay conference on Tuesday. They run on the existing GPT-6 Astra model, with each getting its own cloud computer and browser. OpenAI says its plugin ecosystem lets them connect to more than 4,000 apps and keep working toward users' goals around the clock.

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The iPhone Duo Isn’t for Everyone. It Doesn’t Need to Be - CNET - Google Wed, 30 Sep 2026 12:00:16 GMT
  1. The iPhone Duo Isn’t for Everyone. It Doesn’t Need to Be CNET
  2. Apple’s Biggest Battleground for Foldable Phones Is China WSJ
  3. Apple Will Sell 6 Million iPhone Duos in 2026, Counterpoint Says Bloomberg.com
  4. Apple's $1,999 Foldable iPhone Is Reportedly Facing a Production Problem. Samsung Knows It Well inc.com
  5. Apple announces when you can start the iPhone Duo pre-order process 9to5Mac
 
Halo: Combat Evolved is now playable for free in your browser, complete with 128-player multiplayer - GAMINGbible - Google Wed, 30 Sep 2026 12:00:00 GMT
  1. Halo: Combat Evolved is now playable for free in your browser, complete with 128-player multiplayer GAMINGbible
  2. Halo: Combat Evolved Gets a Free Browser Port With Split-Screen Co-Op TechPowerUp
  3. You can now play the original Halo in your browser with support for 128-player multiplayer TweakTown
  4. Halo: Combat Evolved Has Been Ported To Nintendo 3DS & Your Browser Retro Dodo
  5. Community ports bring the original Halo to PS5, Android, and even your humble web browser as AI modding takes over Windows Central
 
Samsung launches two flagship tablets with 120 Hz AMOLED screens and Dimensity 9500 - Notebookcheck - Google Wed, 30 Sep 2026 12:00:00 GMT
  1. Samsung launches two flagship tablets with 120 Hz AMOLED screens and Dimensity 9500 Notebookcheck
  2. Samsung Introduces Galaxy Tab S12 Series: The Ultimate Productivity Powerhouse Built for Growth Samsung Global Newsroom
  3. Samsung Galaxy Tab S12 Ultra Vs Galaxy Tab S11 Ultra: The Difference One Year Can Make Engadget
  4. I think Samsung should radically change its Android tablet strategy or throw in the towel PhoneArena
  5. Samsung reveals next-gen Galaxy Tab tablets and Smart Tag Mashable
 
The Best Gifts for Book Lovers (2026): E-Readers, Handy Accessories, Book Sets - Wired Wed, 30 Sep 2026 11:36:00 GMT
Any one of these gift ideas will make your favorite bookworm very happy, from e-readers and accessories to handy reading essentials.
 
Cloudflare plans to issue quantum-safe TLS certificates - Ars Technica - Google Wed, 30 Sep 2026 11:15:14 GMT
  1. Cloudflare plans to issue quantum-safe TLS certificates Ars Technica
  2. Building a certificate authority for the whole Internet Cloudflare Blog
  3. Cloudflare Announces Public Certificate Authority for the Post-Quantum Web Dark Reading
  4. Cloudflare announces public certificate authority and Cloudflare stock has a USD 321.85 target AD HOC NEWS
  5. Cloudflare Plans Public CA for Post-Quantum Certificates Security Today
 
The Best Gaming Routers (2026): Tested By a Family of Gamers - Wired Wed, 30 Sep 2026 11:00:00 GMT
Gaming online can seriously strain your internet connection, but the best gaming routers could give you the edge.
 
Black Twitter Is Thriving—on Threads - Wired Wed, 30 Sep 2026 10:30:00 GMT
From outrage over Nolan Wells’ death to analysis of HBO Max’s Lanterns, Threads has transformed into a vital artery of the Black social media ecosystem.
 
How Israeli Checkpoints Choke Palestinian Life in the Occupied West Bank - Wired Wed, 30 Sep 2026 10:00:00 GMT
Lost time. Lost jobs. Lost friends. Lost family. Lost lives. Our joint investigation reveals the system that has divided the West Bank and measures what it cost people to move through it.
 
Best Mattresses for Kids (2026): Saatva, Birch, Helix, and More - Wired Wed, 30 Sep 2026 09:32:00 GMT
Learn what to look for when buying a kids’ mattress, plus how six top models stack up, according to my 2-year-old.
 
Lung cancers can use two different mechanisms to evade KRAS-inhibiting drugs - MIT Wed, 30 Sep 2026 09:00:00 GMT
Some tumor cells develop resistance by amplifying the KRAS gene, while others change their tumor type, MIT researchers have found.
 
The 6 Best Laptop Docking Stations to Unlock the Full Desktop Experience (2026) - Wired Wed, 30 Sep 2026 05:30:53 GMT
Docking stations expand what your laptop can do, and I’ve been testing the best of the best to see which you should buy.
 
Fanatics Promo Code: 10% Off - Wired Wed, 30 Sep 2026 05:00:00 GMT
Gear up for the season with verified Fanatics coupons, free shipping codes, and student or military discounts on jerseys, hats, and team gear.
 
30% Off Canon Promo Codes | October 2026 - Wired Wed, 30 Sep 2026 05:00:00 GMT
Save an extra 10% or 30% with Canon coupon codes, plus up to $1,600 on cameras, printers, and more this October 2026.
 
LG Promo Codes and Coupons for October 2026 - Wired Wed, 30 Sep 2026 05:00:00 GMT
Save 20% with an LG promo code today, plus up to $1,000 off appliances, 40% off bestselling TVs and monitors.
 
Range Rover Sport Electric: Price, Specs, Availability - Wired Tue, 29 Sep 2026 23:01:00 GMT
By sharing the same platform, the Sport gets the same specs as the classier Range Rover Electric, but with added torque at a smaller outlay.
 
GTA 6 May Have a Difficult Time Getting a Game of the Year Nomination Due to Tight Release Window - IGN - Google Tue, 29 Sep 2026 22:55:20 GMT
  1. GTA 6 May Have a Difficult Time Getting a Game of the Year Nomination Due to Tight Release Window IGN
  2. It's Official: GTA 6 Won't Sweep the Goty Awards IMDb
  3. GTA 6 Probably Won’t Win Game of the Year And Here’s Why RockstarINTEL
  4. GTA 6 won't break Clair Obscur's big GOTY record Polygon.com
  5. GTA 6’s November release could cost Rockstar a shot at Game of the Year 2026 The Times of India
 
Climate Action Learning Lab bridges research and policy for effective climate solutions - MIT Tue, 29 Sep 2026 20:35:00 GMT
J-PAL North America’s Learning Lab supported a second cohort of U.S. government and nonprofit organizations in building and using rigorous evidence to advance effective decarbonization and adaptation strategies.
 
OpenAI Gets Sued Over the Hugging Face Hack - Wired Tue, 29 Sep 2026 19:05:00 GMT
A nonprofit in California is doing what Hugging Face has not—attempting to hold OpenAI legally accountable for the actions of its agents.
 
Away’s New Series 3 Luggage Plays It Safe—That’s the Point - Wired Tue, 29 Sep 2026 18:29:17 GMT
Away’s third generation of its iconic luggage retains the familiar design while introducing invisible tech, such as a new wheel system and an improved telescoping handle.
 
Anthropic Says It Discovered a Crispr-Like System. Now What? - Wired Tue, 29 Sep 2026 18:03:01 GMT
“The experiments are still in the queue. The PR is already live,” says one expert.
 
OpenAI’s Dots Are Always-On AI Agents—and Its Answer to Meta’s Muse - Wired Tue, 29 Sep 2026 17:15:00 GMT
These cute agents are designed to connect to your apps and tackle multistep tasks.
 
I Found National Coffee Day Deals Worth Making Coffee at Home For (2026) - Wired Tue, 29 Sep 2026 11:30:00 GMT
From a $100 Keurig to a rare discount on a De’Longhi espresso machine, these WIRED-tested picks caught my eye.
 
Powered by muscle cells, a paper-thin robot swims through watery maze - MIT Tue, 29 Sep 2026 04:00:00 GMT
MIT engineers’ new aquabot offers a way to design small, efficient “biohybrid” robots.
 
The effects of an “algorithmic monoculture” depend on the details - MIT Tue, 29 Sep 2026 04:00:00 GMT
In a study focusing on hiring decisions, MIT researchers found the use of a single algorithm by many firms could benefit job seekers in certain situations.
 
Who we become when we talk to machines - MIT Tue, 29 Sep 2026 04:00:00 GMT
Professor Sherry Turkle’s new book, “Artificial Intimacy,” offers a withering critique of chatbots and the antisocial dynamics she believes they encourage.
 
Pressurized experiments could help wind farms generate more power - MIT Mon, 28 Sep 2026 15:00:00 GMT
A new way of simulating wind turbines in the field shows how tweaking turbine operation could unlock tens of thousands of dollars per turbine every year.
 
New formulation helps RNA vaccines withstand high temperatures - MIT Mon, 28 Sep 2026 09:00:00 GMT
MIT engineers have found a way to stabilize the lipid nanoparticles used to deliver RNA vaccines, which could allow the vaccines to be more widely distributed.
 
Big Tech Meets Death in a Hilarious Anti-Enshittification Ad - CNET Sat, 26 Sep 2026 09:00:00 GMT
Cory Doctorow and a Norwegian nonprofit are behind a comically dark campaign about how everything’s getting worse.
 
MIT students gain a humanist lens on technical innovation in Tulsa, Oklahoma - MIT Fri, 25 Sep 2026 20:15:00 GMT
The PKG Center for Social Impact expands Code.Tulsa experiential learning program.
 
How to Split the Dinner Check With Apple Wallet in iOS 27 - CNET Fri, 25 Sep 2026 18:59:41 GMT
You can now create a Wallet card from a physical business card, and quickly split the bill by scanning a receipt.
 
A new technique could accelerate the development of RNA therapies - MIT Fri, 25 Sep 2026 17:25:00 GMT
MIT chemical engineers found a way to rapidly produce lipid nanoparticles of varying sizes, which could make it easier to develop new vaccines and therapeutics.
 
Scattering neutrinos to probe the fundamental laws of the universe - MIT Fri, 25 Sep 2026 04:00:00 GMT
As she became integral to an international particle physics experiment, PhD student Faith Reyes found confidence in herself as a scientist.
 
Estimating suicide risk from text - MIT Thu, 24 Sep 2026 21:00:00 GMT
A new language-processing tool could help identify the highest-risk individuals from natural language, enabling swifter interventions.
 
Biologists identify a cellular pathway that allows colorectal cancer to metastasize - MIT Thu, 24 Sep 2026 18:00:00 GMT
They also found that obesity may put patients at higher risk for activation of the pathway. Drugs that block the pathway may help prevent metastasis.
 
New cell-collection device could improve early cancer detection - MIT Thu, 24 Sep 2026 15:00:00 GMT
MIT researchers developed a handheld system that gently collects living cells from patient samples to aid cancer testing and development of personalized medicines.
 
The promise and peril of using visual AI to study cities - MIT Thu, 24 Sep 2026 04:00:00 GMT
In their new book, “How AI Sees the City,” the leaders of MIT’s Senseable City Lab examine the technology’s implications for researching urban life.
 
MIT welcomes David Siegel SM ’86, PhD ’91 as its next Innovation Fellow - MIT Wed, 23 Sep 2026 15:30:00 GMT
Computer scientist, entrepreneur, and philanthropist will collaborate with the MIT Schwarzman College of Computing to advance AI and scientific discovery.
 
FUNdaMENTALs of precision design - MIT Wed, 23 Sep 2026 04:00:00 GMT
Precision, repeatability, and fun are the focus in mechanical engineering course 2.70 (Fundamentals of Precision Product Design).
 
How the brain keeps its options straight at decision time - MIT Tue, 22 Sep 2026 20:00:00 GMT
Making a decision requires juggling a set of options without getting them confused or losing track of them. A new MIT study shows how neurons encode information to maximize clarity throughout the process.
 
Poitras Center to fuel early careers of 50 young scientists dedicated to psychiatric disorders research - MIT Tue, 22 Sep 2026 19:00:00 GMT
Patricia and James Poitras ’63 provide fellowships for graduate students and postdocs who will shape the future of mental health research.
 
MIT named the nation’s top university by U.S. News for 2026-27 - MIT Tue, 22 Sep 2026 04:01:00 GMT
The Institute’s undergraduate engineering, computer science, and economics programs are No. 1; its business program is No. 2.
 
Podcast: SHASS’s special sauce - MIT Tue, 22 Sep 2026 04:00:00 GMT
Established after World War II, the School of the Humanities, Arts, and Social Sciences is an integral part of the MIT experience. Three faculty reflect on the school’s ongoing impact.
 
Finding purpose through research - MIT Mon, 21 Sep 2026 20:35:00 GMT
This summer, BSG-MSRP-Bio student Marina Milea investigated how lung cancers become resistant to targeted therapies, gaining hands-on research experience in the Jacks Lab at the Koch Institute.
 
A home a world away from home - MIT Mon, 21 Sep 2026 19:30:00 GMT
One graduate student family treasures the community they found alongside other MIT student parents.
 
Carter Stubbs named Institute auditor - MIT Mon, 21 Sep 2026 17:00:00 GMT
New Audit Division leader brings track record of collaboration, deep knowledge of audit program and MIT operations to role.
 
Batteries that safely break down in the GI tract could improve ingestible devices - MIT Mon, 21 Sep 2026 15:00:00 GMT
Made from “bioresorbable” materials, the new batteries could power capsules for drug delivery, sensing, and other applications.
 
Unmasking “zombie cells” in aging tissue with an AI-powered barcode - MIT Mon, 21 Sep 2026 09:00:00 GMT
Tracking down senescent cells, which accumulate as we age, could help diagnose age-related disorders and guide researchers working on new treatments.
 
MIT researchers are mapping extreme weather risks — and building tools to act on them - MIT Fri, 18 Sep 2026 16:55:00 GMT
The Climate Grand Challenges “New World of Weather” project shows how modeling, planning tools, and infrastructure analysis are translating research into real-world resilience.
 
A new chapter for MIT Reads - MIT Fri, 18 Sep 2026 16:30:00 GMT
A new focus on fiction and memoir aims to help the MIT community celebrate the power of storytelling and strengthen social connection.
 
A new understanding of how enzymes influence bacterial protein production - MIT Fri, 18 Sep 2026 16:20:00 GMT
Novel research expands scientific understanding of how RNA shapes the reading of genetic information.
 
Fueling a return journey from Mars - MIT Fri, 18 Sep 2026 04:00:00 GMT
PhD candidate Lanie McKinney is building technology to convert the Red Planet’s atmosphere into propellant for bringing astronauts home.
 
Meet the 2026 tenured professors in the School of Humanities, Arts, and Social Sciences - MIT Thu, 17 Sep 2026 20:50:00 GMT
Faculty members granted tenure in Comparative Media Studies/Writing, Economics, Political Science, and Theater.
 
MIT School of Engineering faculty and staff receive awards in spring 2026 - MIT Thu, 17 Sep 2026 20:20:00 GMT
Faculty members and researchers were honored in recognition of their scholarship, service, and overall excellence.
 
Understanding the world, from the Cold War to the age of AI - MIT Thu, 17 Sep 2026 19:25:00 GMT
For 75 years, the Center for International Studies has brought together social scientists, engineers, and practitioners to understand global change, shape public debate, and address generational challenges.
 
Robotic lab sets up and runs optics experiments on demand - MIT Thu, 17 Sep 2026 04:00:00 GMT
The autonomous system could speed up testing of high-tech materials for applications such as solar cells, sensors, video displays, and quantum technologies.
 
Nanoscale mechanics could enable brain-inspired computing - MIT Wed, 16 Sep 2026 18:00:00 GMT
A new device uses reconfigurable motion to mimic the firing behavior of a neuron, which could lead to more efficient computing.
 
New AI technique could make minimally invasive surgeries safer and more precise - MIT Wed, 16 Sep 2026 15:00:00 GMT
This patient-specific method, called xvr, helps doctors use X-rays for surgical navigation in fields such as orthopedics and neurosurgery.
 
Measure by measure, studying society accurately - MIT Wed, 16 Sep 2026 04:00:00 GMT
Naoki Egami has become a standout in political methodology, helping refine tools that give scholars durable results.
 
MIT startups inspire with impressive presentations at Demo Day 2026 - MIT Wed, 16 Sep 2026 04:00:00 GMT
The event featured ventures solving problems in manufacturing, cybersecurity, health care spending, and more.
 
New method enables AI for safety-critical situations - MIT Mon, 14 Sep 2026 04:00:00 GMT
The “HardFlow” algorithm could help generative AI models produce high-quality outputs that obey strict requirements when “pretty close” doesn’t cut it.
 
MIT spinout turns plastic waste into resilient building materials - MIT Mon, 14 Sep 2026 04:00:00 GMT
Atlas Building Composites is commercializing MIT research to turn plastic waste into parts for buildings and other infrastructure.
 
From the iPhone Duo to New AI Features, Here’s When Everything Apple Announced Is Arriving - CNET Wed, 09 Sep 2026 23:48:22 GMT
Apple announced new hardware and software at its Sept. 9 event, but not every feature is available yet. This is when we expect to see them all.
 
A burst of “pink noise” may lead to more restorative sleep - MIT Wed, 09 Sep 2026 18:00:00 GMT
Delivered at just the right time, this type of auditory stimulus can strengthen the flow of cerebrospinal fluid, which clears debris from the brain and keeps it healthy.
 
An electrochemical approach turns ammonia into pure hydrogen - MIT Wed, 09 Sep 2026 15:00:00 GMT
An MIT team has demonstrated a more efficient way to extract pure hydrogen gas from hydrogen carrier molecules.
 
Study predicts large disparities in access to food, water, and energy in 2050 - MIT Tue, 08 Sep 2026 04:00:00 GMT
In some regions of the world, the poorest people may spend about 50 percent of their income on food, while the richest spend about 5 percent.
 
Media Advisory: 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.
 
“You're going to see the impact in 10 years” - President Kornbluth returns to GBH’s “Boston Public Radio” to discuss scientific funding and curiosity driven research - MIT Tue, 01 Sep 2026 04:00:00 GMT
Kornbluth weighed in on the consequences of cuts to federal funding for science and the value of curiosity driven research.
 
Archived: Building 18 Updates - MIT Sun, 30 Aug 2026 16:00:00 GMT
 
I Used This Phone Add-On to Find Hidden Cameras, Leaks and More in My Home - CNET Mon, 17 Aug 2026 10:00:00 GMT
A single phone attachment changed the way I see my home, and it could help you on vacation, too.
 
Keep Your Data Yours: How to Opt Out of AI Chatbot Training - CNET Thu, 16 Jul 2026 21:04:13 GMT
Don’t want big tech using your data to train its chatbots? Here are the settings you need to know about.
 
If You Love Wordle You Should Try These 10 Other Word Games - CNET Fri, 21 Jan 2022 12:00:02 GMT
You can play some of these games as many times as you want in a day.