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The US DHS orders all federal civilian agencies to remove any DeepSeek tech from their IT systems and prohibits future procurement of its products and services (Connor Hart/Wall Street Journal) - Techmeme Mon, 19 Oct 2026 14:55:01 GMT

Connor Hart / Wall Street Journal:
The US DHS orders all federal civilian agencies to remove any DeepSeek tech from their IT systems and prohibits future procurement of its products and services — The Department of Homeland Security has ordered federal civilian agencies to remove artificial-intelligence technology developed …

 
Disney found a way to buy Character.AI without buying its lawsuits - ArsTechnica Mon, 19 Oct 2026 14:45:43 GMT
Character.AI faces claims its bots encouraged minors to self-harm and kill their parents.
 
Sources: US investigators pursuing ShinyHunters, which stole FBI data, identified executives at two ransomware negotiation firms who had unusually close ties (Brian Krebs/Krebs on Security) - Techmeme Mon, 19 Oct 2026 14:35:08 GMT

Brian Krebs / Krebs on Security:
Sources: US investigators pursuing ShinyHunters, which stole FBI data, identified executives at two ransomware negotiation firms who had unusually close ties — U.S. federal investigators pursuing the ShinyHunters hacking group that recently stole highly sensitive data from the FBI …

 
A Chinese rocket deorbited over Minnesota and left this in a farmer's cornfield - ArsTechnica Mon, 19 Oct 2026 14:35:01 GMT
All the evidence points to the debris being part of a Chinese Zhuque-2E rocket.
 
Filing: US prosecutors say OpenAI suspect Abdulrahman Alfozan maintained frequent WhatsApp contact in 2025 and 2026 with an unnamed Saudi Royal Family member (Dan Mangan/CNBC) - Techmeme Mon, 19 Oct 2026 14:25:00 GMT

Dan Mangan / CNBC:
Filing: US prosecutors say OpenAI suspect Abdulrahman Alfozan maintained frequent WhatsApp contact in 2025 and 2026 with an unnamed Saudi Royal Family member — The Saudi national charged with planting a recording device in a sensitive OpenAI executive conference room in San Francisco was …

 
Source: Anthropic is preparing a model with superior intuition and reasoning that can discern unstated intentions and is better at thinking outside of the box (Stephanie Palazzolo/The Information) - Techmeme Mon, 19 Oct 2026 14:15:01 GMT

Stephanie Palazzolo / The Information:
Source: Anthropic is preparing a model with superior intuition and reasoning that can discern unstated intentions and is better at thinking outside of the box — In the last month, OpenAI, Anthropic and Google have released more than a dozen new models. If you thought that pace was crazy …

 
What the orange light on your PlayStation 5 is actually telling you - Engadget Mon, 19 Oct 2026 13:45:00 GMT
The PS5 shows a variety of light colors to indicate its status, and orange thankfully isn't the alert you might expect from that color.
 
Elon Musk promises to give every child in America a free SpaceX share next year - TechSpot Mon, 19 Oct 2026 13:43:00 GMT

Musk explained the plan on his X platform. He didn't elaborate, so we don't know details such as what ages will qualify for a free share, how he intends to distribute them, and exactly when the giveaway will take place in 2027.

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Review: Lanterns is a truly unique twist on the superhero genre - ArsTechnica Mon, 19 Oct 2026 13:31:08 GMT
Gritty HBO series is a beacon for what's possible when one is allowed to get creative with the tropes.
 
Microsoft debuts new security tools in Microsoft 365 E7 and its Project Perception system that treat AI agents as potential insider threats via risk assessments (Todd Bishop/GeekWire) - Techmeme Mon, 19 Oct 2026 13:25:02 GMT

Todd Bishop / GeekWire:
Microsoft debuts new security tools in Microsoft 365 E7 and its Project Perception system that treat AI agents as potential insider threats via risk assessments — Microsoft is coming out with new security tools that treat AI agents as potential insider threats, continuously assessing …

 
Some iPhone Duo orders getting moved up to earlier dates - 9to5Mac - Google Mon, 19 Oct 2026 13:19:00 GMT
  1. Some iPhone Duo orders getting moved up to earlier dates 9to5Mac
  2. Apple’s $1,999 iPhone Duo puts the company's status-symbol power to the test CNBC
  3. Apple blames ‘extraordinary’ demand as foldable iPhones sell out Financial Times
  4. iPhone Duo Preorders Sell Out Rapidly As Delivery Estimates Slip Into January Yahoo Finance
  5. iPhone Duo preorder chaos came down to one decision Apple got very wrong PhoneArena
 
Don't throw away your old graphics card — here's what you can do with it - Engadget Mon, 19 Oct 2026 13:15:00 GMT
An old GPU has lots of potential for a second life, from adding more horsepower to your current machine to crafting a purpose-built second one.
 
How Democrats, who polls predict will flip at least one chamber of Congress in the midterm elections, are preparing to aggressively scrutinize the AI industry (Lauren Feiner/The Verge) - Techmeme Mon, 19 Oct 2026 13:05:04 GMT

Lauren Feiner / The Verge:
How Democrats, who polls predict will flip at least one chamber of Congress in the midterm elections, are preparing to aggressively scrutinize the AI industry — At a moment when voters are fearful of AI, Democrats are finding their footing. … Democrats could win back control of Congress this November …

 
6 unexpected uses for your old PlayStation 3 - Engadget Mon, 19 Oct 2026 12:45:00 GMT
The PlayStation 3 arrived in 2006 and shouldn't have any right finding a place in a modern media center. Here's a number of reasons why it should make a return.
 
Some smartphones will soon start acting more like a Google Pixel, but is that a good thing? - PhoneArena - Google Mon, 19 Oct 2026 12:36:05 GMT
  1. Some smartphones will soon start acting more like a Google Pixel, but is that a good thing? PhoneArena
  2. Google Expands Pause Point Feature to Prevent Doomscrolling on Android VOI.ID
  3. Google Pixel 11’s exclusive anti-endless scrolling feature is coming to older Pixel phones: What is it and how it works The Times of India
  4. Android’s new Scrolling Break feature rolling out to non-Pixel phones Sammy Fans
  5. Google's latest anti-doomscrolling tool is shedding its Pixel exclusivity Android Authority
 
DIY VR: How to build your own headset, and why you probably won't want to - ArsTechnica Mon, 19 Oct 2026 12:33:34 GMT
A primer on the joys and pains of building your own head-mounted display.
 
DIY VR: How to build your own headset, and why you probably won't want to - Ars Technica - Google Mon, 19 Oct 2026 12:33:34 GMT
DIY VR: How to build your own headset, and why you probably won't want to Ars Technica
 
Researcher: a Chinese-speaking hacker used AI agents to target 1,200+ websites and breach 100+ entities, like Deere and SharkNinja, spending ~$5,000 in tokens (Raphael Satter/Reuters) - Techmeme Mon, 19 Oct 2026 12:30:10 GMT

Raphael Satter / Reuters:
Researcher: a Chinese-speaking hacker used AI agents to target 1,200+ websites and breach 100+ entities, like Deere and SharkNinja, spending ~$5,000 in tokens — Over the past couple of weeks, a cybersecurity researcher watched as a Chinese-speaking hacker broke into websites belonging …

 
Saros' Massive Zenith Update Is Available Now on PS5, Free for All Players - Push Square - Google Mon, 19 Oct 2026 12:30:00 GMT
  1. Saros' Massive Zenith Update Is Available Now on PS5, Free for All Players Push Square
  2. The Saros: Zenith update out today, brings more ways to play for newcomers and veterans alike PlayStation.Blog
  3. One Of 2026's Most Underappreciated Gems Is On Sale And Just Got A Free Update, So Now's The Time To Give It A Shot Kotaku
  4. Saros’s free New Game Plus update is out now, including a Boss Rush mode Video Games Chronicle
  5. We chat with Gregory Louden from Housemarque about storytelling, Returnal, and Saros Zenith Checkpoint Gaming
 
Vibe coding is turning the music gear world upside down - The Verge - Google Mon, 19 Oct 2026 12:30:00 GMT
Vibe coding is turning the music gear world upside down The Verge
 
Tel Aviv-based doubleAI releases a code execution model for improving GPU and CPU performance; doubleAI raised $220M, using ~50% to buy 1,000 Nvidia B300 chips (Belle Lin/Wall Street Journal) - Techmeme Mon, 19 Oct 2026 12:20:02 GMT

Belle Lin / Wall Street Journal:
Tel Aviv-based doubleAI releases a code execution model for improving GPU and CPU performance; doubleAI raised $220M, using ~50% to buy 1,000 Nvidia B300 chips — DoubleAI, a startup based in Tel Aviv, is set to debut what it calls a new category of artificial intelligence that can help companies lower their computing costs.

 
What's the point of the 2.5G Ethernet port on your router? - Engadget Mon, 19 Oct 2026 12:15:00 GMT
Most routers have several 1 Gbps ports, but yours might have one or more 2.5 Gbps options that are great for speeding up compatible devices.
 
Anthropic wants AI models blocked only if they threaten over $1 billion in damage or more than 50 deaths or serious injuries - TechSpot Mon, 19 Oct 2026 12:13:00 GMT

Politico obtained the confidential draft of the proposal, which a company spokesperson said included "sensible policies we believe Congress should act on."

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Nobody should buy the $299 Apple TV 4K, but it could have been worse - 9to5Mac - Google Mon, 19 Oct 2026 12:11:00 GMT
  1. Nobody should buy the $299 Apple TV 4K, but it could have been worse 9to5Mac
  2. Apple missed an opportunity with the Apple TV 4K The Verge
  3. Apple unveils the new Apple TV 4K, supercharged by Siri AI Apple
  4. Apple TV 4K and HomePod Mini Price Increases 'Much More Striking' Than New Features MacRumors
  5. Apple TV 4K 2026 vs. 2022 (4th vs. 3rd Gen): 3 Upgrades, 1 Downside CNET
 
Vinted faces an influx of listings suspected of containing stolen goods following widespread French riots, which targeted Sephora, Louis Vuitton, and Burberry (Yazhou Sun/Bloomberg) - Techmeme Mon, 19 Oct 2026 12:10:01 GMT

Yazhou Sun / Bloomberg:
Vinted faces an influx of listings suspected of containing stolen goods following widespread French riots, which targeted Sephora, Louis Vuitton, and Burberry — France to Set Partial Curfews Following Protests, Riots — Video Player is loading. — Unmute — Current Time 0:00 Loaded: 38.01% Playback Rate

 
NBA Arenas Get a Massive AT&T Network Upgrade to Boost Fan Experiences - CNET Mon, 19 Oct 2026 12:00:00 GMT
Exclusive: Basketball venues are facing increasing broadcaster and fan demands, so the NBA, WNBA and AT&T are upgrading arenas with all-new communications equipment.
 
Nintendo "Underestimated" Zelda Switch 2 Console Sales, But Promises Restocks Are On The Way - Nintendo Life - Google Mon, 19 Oct 2026 12:00:00 GMT
  1. Nintendo "Underestimated" Zelda Switch 2 Console Sales, But Promises Restocks Are On The Way Nintendo Life
  2. Nintendo says Zelda is a "global phenomenon," and they underestimated customer interest in 40th anniversary products, restocks coming GoNintendo
  3. Nintendo says Zelda: Ocarina of Time is "a global phenomenon," talks 40th Anniversary Edition Switch 2 restock Nintendo Everything
  4. New batch of Zelda 40th Switch 2 console and Pro Controller contain user replaceable battery My Nintendo News
  5. Best Buy Revives Midnight Launches With Sold-Out 'Zelda' Switch 2 Hardware IMDb
 
Deutsche Telekom, Orange, Telefónica, and Vodafone agree to explore a joint bid to offer "direct-to-device" satellite service in Europe, challenging Starlink (Financial Times) - Techmeme Mon, 19 Oct 2026 11:55:02 GMT

Financial Times:
Deutsche Telekom, Orange, Telefónica, and Vodafone agree to explore a joint bid to offer “direct-to-device” satellite service in Europe, challenging Starlink — Deutsche Telekom, Orange, Telefónica and Vodafone to explore joint bid for spectrum to provide mobile satellite coverage

 
Bluey's Happy Snaps launches with an unobtainable Xbox achievement - TrueAchievements - Google Mon, 19 Oct 2026 11:48:39 GMT
  1. Bluey's Happy Snaps launches with an unobtainable Xbox achievement TrueAchievements
  2. Explore Bluey's world like never before in Bluey’s Happy Snaps, available now! Nintendo
  3. There’s a ‘Bluey’ Photography Game and It Might Actually Be Good PetaPixel
  4. Bluey’s Happy Snaps (Nintendo Switch 2) – Review MKAU Gaming
  5. Bluey’s Happy Snaps is a celebration of a beloved Australian franchise Checkpoint Gaming
 
AI chip startup Tenstorrent raised a $1.5B Series E led by Trace Capital and Innovation X at a $6.2B valuation, up from $2.6B after raising $700M in 2024 (Bloomberg) - Techmeme Mon, 19 Oct 2026 11:45:00 GMT

Bloomberg:
AI chip startup Tenstorrent raised a $1.5B Series E led by Trace Capital and Innovation X at a $6.2B valuation, up from $2.6B after raising $700M in 2024 — AI chip startup Tenstorrent Inc., after attracting takeover interest earlier this year, has raised $1.5 billion from investors …

 
Analysis: companies are set for a massive acceleration of 50GW+ in data center capacity additions in 2027; 24GW+ across 40 campuses are in the advanced stages (Jeremie Eliahou Ontiveros/SemiAnalysis) - Techmeme Mon, 19 Oct 2026 11:30:01 GMT

Jeremie Eliahou Ontiveros / SemiAnalysis:
Analysis: companies are set for a massive acceleration of 50GW+ in data center capacity additions in 2027; 24GW+ across 40 campuses are in the advanced stages — 60GW Under Construction, SemiAnalysis Leading Indicators, 1.3T of Lease Contracts Signed YTD, The Shortage Could Move to Chips

 
Nathan Fielder’s Surprise Call From Elizabeth Holmes: ‘I Trust You’ - Wired Mon, 19 Oct 2026 11:30:00 GMT
The codirector of “You Can See Everything” talks exclusively to WIRED about truth, lies, and Theranos.
 
Even Realities G2 review: Smart glasses, stupid controls - Engadget Mon, 19 Oct 2026 11:30:00 GMT
Even Realities makes one of the best smart glasses on the market, but controlling its growing feature set is harder than it should be.
 
One pilot, two aircraft: F-22 Raptor directs autonomous combat drone in glimpse of future air warfare - TechSpot Mon, 19 Oct 2026 11:15:00 GMT

The demonstration took place earlier this month, when the Raptor and Anduril's YFQ-44A Fury took off from Edwards Air Force Base in California.

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Android's brand-new 3D emoji are rolling out more widely - Android Authority - Google Mon, 19 Oct 2026 11:12:00 GMT
  1. Android's brand-new 3D emoji are rolling out more widely Android Authority
  2. Google Brings Its Pixel 11 3D Noto Emoji to More Android Brands Android Headlines
  3. Google’s 3D emoji blog gets cheeky with a smiley’s butt. Viral, of course India Today
 
Character.AI's Chapter 11 court filings indicate a two-part deal with Disney to transfer talent and tech, shielding Disney from Character.AI's legal liabilities (Maddy Varner/Wired) - Techmeme Mon, 19 Oct 2026 11:10:02 GMT

Maddy Varner / Wired:
Character.AI's Chapter 11 court filings indicate a two-part deal with Disney to transfer talent and tech, shielding Disney from Character.AI's legal liabilities — The entertainment giant hopes to get trust and safety tech, among other IP, from a startup whose chatbots dozens …

 
Stratospheric airship flew from US to Japan to test sky cell tower concept - ArsTechnica Mon, 19 Oct 2026 11:05:49 GMT
Tests showed Sceye’s high-flying platform can deliver connectivity in disasters.
 
"We're using AI": Xbox business strategist claims he could be fired "because I told you the truth that nobody wants you to know" - Windows Central - Google Mon, 19 Oct 2026 11:05:02 GMT
  1. "We're using AI": Xbox business strategist claims he could be fired "because I told you the truth that nobody wants you to know" Windows Central
  2. Microsoft Employee Shares Their 'Truth' About AI Usage At Xbox & Beyond Pure Xbox
  3. Xbox Business Manager: “We Use AI” and Says You Can Make a Game “With a Simple Prompt” MP1st
  4. Xbox business manager says devs not using AI shouldn't "be in the business of being a business" – because he "vibe coded a bad but improvable game in 2 days" GamesRadar+
  5. 3 People Can Make AAA-Level Game In One Year Thanks To AI, Says Xbox Exec Tech4Gamers
 
An LCR Meter with Compromises - Hack a Day Mon, 19 Oct 2026 11:00:12 GMT
YouTube, like the Internet, has its plusses and minuses. On the plus side, you can find information on just about anything. On the minus side, you don’t always know if …read more
 
A look at Anthropic's opaque, five-member Long-Term Benefit Trust, where members own no Anthropic equity but hold enormous sway by appointing most of its board (Theo Francis/Wall Street Journal) - Techmeme Mon, 19 Oct 2026 10:50:02 GMT

Theo Francis / Wall Street Journal:
A look at Anthropic's opaque, five-member Long-Term Benefit Trust, where members own no Anthropic equity but hold enormous sway by appointing most of its board — AI company has shared few details on the dynamics of the five-person trust empowered to shape its board and block major moves

 
4 USB-C Accessories That Can Eliminate Cable Clutter - BGR - Google Mon, 19 Oct 2026 10:47:00 GMT
4 USB-C Accessories That Can Eliminate Cable Clutter BGR
 
New iPhone spyware can steal passwords and photos - Fox News - Google Mon, 19 Oct 2026 10:45:24 GMT
  1. New iPhone spyware can steal passwords and photos Fox News
  2. iOS Exploit Kits Can Compromise iPhones Through a Single Malicious Website GBHackers News
  3. Attackers Combine Coruna and DarkSword Into New DarkCoruna iOS Exploit Chain Cyber Press
  4. DarkSword now targets crypto on iOS; Chrome hacked in six days with GPT-5.6 Sol, and more cybersecurity news ForkLog
  5. SlowMist Analyzes DarkSword Trojan Threat, Urges iOS Users Coinfomania
 
Ex-Cayin CEO’s transportable CD player packs R-2R and ESS DACs plus Nutubes - Darko.Audio - Google Mon, 19 Oct 2026 10:36:45 GMT
Ex-Cayin CEO’s transportable CD player packs R-2R and ESS DACs plus Nutubes Darko.Audio
 
Google DeepMind says four Gemini 4 Argon agents beat Minecraft without any human help in 27 hours and 14 minutes, costing $1,620 at Argon's planned 2027 price (Matthias Bastian/The Decoder) - Techmeme Mon, 19 Oct 2026 10:30:01 GMT

Matthias Bastian / The Decoder:
Google DeepMind says four Gemini 4 Argon agents beat Minecraft without any human help in 27 hours and 14 minutes, costing $1,620 at Argon's planned 2027 price — The Google Deepmind team dropped the agents into a randomly generated world without assigning roles, strategies, or game-specific tools.

 
Maricopa County, Arizona, Is Again Ground Zero of Election Conspiracy Theories - Wired Mon, 19 Oct 2026 10:30:00 GMT
In 2020, Maricopa County became the epicenter for Trump’s claims the election was stolen. Six years, later the president and his allies are dusting off their “rigged” playbook ahead of the midterms.
 
How the Xbox’s Disc-to-Digital Program Works - Wired Mon, 19 Oct 2026 10:30:00 GMT
Microsoft is letting players digitize their game discs for free, but don't sell your physical collection just yet.
 
Computational analysis ‘solves’ what Mario 64’s infamous plaque says, and it’s not ‘L is Real 2401’ - Video Games Chronicle - Google Mon, 19 Oct 2026 10:14:46 GMT
Computational analysis ‘solves’ what Mario 64’s infamous plaque says, and it’s not ‘L is Real 2401’ Video Games Chronicle
 
Alienware AW3226Q Tandem WOLED 32-Inch Review - TechSpot Mon, 19 Oct 2026 10:11:00 GMT
Alienware's $700 AW3226Q makes RGB stripe Tandem WOLED more affordable, with superb text clarity and deep blacks. But its 165Hz refresh rate faces tough competition from similarly priced 240Hz OLEDs.
 
US teens can access ‘nudify’ apps despite Apple and Google’s parental controls, report finds - The Guardian - Google Mon, 19 Oct 2026 10:00:00 GMT
  1. US teens can access ‘nudify’ apps despite Apple and Google’s parental controls, report finds The Guardian
  2. TTP - How Apple and Google Make It Easy for Kids to Access Nudify Apps Tech Transparency Project
  3. Apple, Google Let 13-Year-Old Test Users Get 135 Nudify Apps FourWeekMBA
  4. Tech Probe Finds Teens Could Download 135 Nudify Apps on Apple, Google JournalArta
 
How Elizabeth Holmes Tricked WIRED—and Everyone Else - Wired Mon, 19 Oct 2026 10:00:00 GMT
WIRED was the first magazine to cover Theranos and its enticing billionaire founder. There were warning signs even then.
 
The Story of Billy Evans and ‘Theranos 2.0’ - Wired Mon, 19 Oct 2026 10:00:00 GMT
Elizabeth Holmes’ husband is a major figure in Nathan Fielder’s new documentary. But who is Billy Evans—and is he really working on a second blood-testing company?
 
T-Mobile makes Verizon look seriously greedy with its price for Apple's new iPhone feature - PhoneArena - Google Mon, 19 Oct 2026 09:46:55 GMT
  1. T-Mobile makes Verizon look seriously greedy with its price for Apple's new iPhone feature PhoneArena
  2. EE announces iPhone Handoff pricing details for UK customers 9to5Mac
  3. Verizon Will Charge $10 a Month for iPhone Handoff MacRumors
  4. Quick question: Who exactly is iPhone Handoff for? The Verge
  5. EE Brings the Foldable iPhone Duo and Handoff Feature to the UK The Mac Observer
 
15 Best White Elephant Gifts, Plus a Prank Box to Put Them In (2026) - Wired Mon, 19 Oct 2026 09:39:00 GMT
Bring the gift everyone will want to win from this year’s holiday party, from a cute jacket for a beer can to magnets they’ll wish they could eat.
 
Google Gemini 4 agents just beat Minecraft with no human intervention - Engadget Mon, 19 Oct 2026 09:19:19 GMT
Four Gemini 4 Argon agents beat Minecraft's Ender Dragon with no human intervention by sharing tips, threats and mistakes.
 
Insta360 Luna Ultra and Luna Pro Review (2026): Steady Does It - Wired Mon, 19 Oct 2026 09:00:00 GMT
Insta360’s Luna Pro and Luna Ultra are the ideal cameras for solo filmmakers, content creators, and independent journalists.
 
Disney Asked Character.AI to Go Bankrupt for a Get-Out-of-Lawsuits Card - Wired Mon, 19 Oct 2026 09:00:00 GMT
The entertainment giant hopes to get trust and safety tech, among other IP, from a startup whose chatbots dozens of states allege encouraged minors to self-harm and kill their parents.
 
Players on Steam so far seem delighted with Modern Warfare 4's campaign, making it one of the most well-received Call of Dutys in recent history - Eurogamer.net - Google Mon, 19 Oct 2026 08:36:43 GMT
  1. Players on Steam so far seem delighted with Modern Warfare 4's campaign, making it one of the most well-received Call of Dutys in recent history Eurogamer.net
  2. Modern Warfare 4: Campaign Early Access Now Live Call of Duty® | Best-Selling Video Game Franchise
  3. ‘It's a Good Question, and You'll Not Love the Answer’ — Is Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 Really the End of the Rebooted Modern Warfare Story? Infinity Ward Responds IGN
  4. Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 Gets a Warm Steam Welcome With 90% Positive Reviews TechPowerUp
  5. CoD MW4 missions: Full list of campaign missions and how many to expect Radio Times
 
Driving On the Moon at a Blistering 11.6 MPH - Hack a Day Mon, 19 Oct 2026 08:00:17 GMT
A shiny, silver vehicle with tools on a mesh rack on the back half and a large open cab up front drives across a grassy field under blue, partly cloudy skies. A person in a black shirt stands in the background with a drone hovering above their head. Two women in white helmets are piloting the vehicle from the cab.
As NASA continues humanity’s slow march back to the Moon, different pieces of the puzzle of establishing a more permanent base there are falling into place. One of these pieces …read more
 
The Galaxy S27 may launch earlier than usual, Samsung's leaked plans reveal - Android Authority - Google Mon, 19 Oct 2026 07:57:00 GMT
  1. The Galaxy S27 may launch earlier than usual, Samsung's leaked plans reveal Android Authority
  2. Galaxy S27 Ultra comes alive in new renders and a trailer and I see Samsung’s vision PhoneArena
  3. Samsung Galaxy S27 Ultra Rumors: Battery, Camera, Chip Gadget Hacks
  4. Galaxy S27 series case image adds weight to earlier design leaks SamMobile
  5. Samsung may launch Galaxy S27 series earlier than expected, but memory questions still linger - GSMArena.com news GSMArena.com
 
Thunderbolt Strikes Windows98 - Hack a Day Mon, 19 Oct 2026 05:00:51 GMT
If there’s one thing everyone hated about Windows 98, was the lack of USB4.0 support. We remember vividly the cries of anguish at the launch party when we found out …read more
 
'Star Wars: Galactic Racer Was Made By A Core Team Of 75 People' - Aftermath - Google Mon, 19 Oct 2026 02:14:29 GMT
  1. 'Star Wars: Galactic Racer Was Made By A Core Team Of 75 People' Aftermath
  2. How Star Wars: Galactic Racer kept the core team small and sustainable through "distributed development" GamesIndustry.biz
  3. Star Wars Galactic Racer Devs Reveal They Have Big Plans For More Content Bespin Bulletin
  4. How F1's Documentary Series Inspired Hit 'Star Wars' Video Game FanBuzz
  5. ‘Star Wars: Galactic Racer’ Game Review: Thoroughly Enjoyable Racing Cosmic Circus
 
Hackaday Links: October 17, 2026 - Hack a Day Mon, 19 Oct 2026 02:00:12 GMT
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While Hackaday doesn’t maintain a crime blotter, we couldn’t help but start this week’s post off with a bit of civil disobedience — a retired professor from the University of …read more
 
3 Essential Tools Every PC Gamer Should Install - BGR - Google Mon, 19 Oct 2026 01:17:00 GMT
3 Essential Tools Every PC Gamer Should Install BGR
 
What do all the lights on your Netgear router mean, and which ones actually matter? - Engadget Mon, 19 Oct 2026 00:30:00 GMT
Some router symbols are obvious, while others take a bit of work to decipher. Their lights can vary, too.
 
What does the orange dot on your Samsung Galaxy Watch mean? - Engadget Mon, 19 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMT
You might sometimes see an orange dot on the left side of your Galaxy Watch's screen. Here's what is tells you.
 
Why you should never point a laser pointer at a security camera - Engadget Sun, 18 Oct 2026 23:45:00 GMT
Laser pointers are known to damage security cameras, but do they really? Here's what damage can actually be done.
 
How to use Google's SynthID AI detection website - Engadget Sun, 18 Oct 2026 23:30:00 GMT
It's a simple way to check whether an image has been created or manipulated, with a few caveats.
 
Off-Grid Refrigeration Using Fire and Salt - Hack a Day Sun, 18 Oct 2026 23:00:48 GMT
Refrigeration has been a challenge for humanity since the start. Ancient civilizations in dry climates like Persia and Egypt could use evaporative cooling on a large scale with specialized architecture, …read more
 
An Xbox Series X Can Now Run PlayStation 5 Games, But There's A Catch - Engadget - Google Sun, 18 Oct 2026 23:00:00 GMT
  1. An Xbox Series X Can Now Run PlayStation 5 Games, But There's A Catch Engadget
  2. PS5 games are now booting on Xbox hardware thanks to emulation, because apparently anything is possible now Windows Central
  3. Enthusiasts have launched a PlayStation 5 emulator on the original Xbox One console. GameGPU
  4. PS5 games are now running on the Xbox One console from 2013 via emulation Windows Central
  5. PS5 Jailbreak Streams Xbox Cloud Gaming at 1080p [2026] https://tech-insider.org/
 
An Xbox Series X can now run PlayStation 5 games, but there's a catch - Engadget Sun, 18 Oct 2026 23:00:00 GMT
The idea of PS5 games running on an Xbox Series X -- made possible by how both consoles were built around closely matched hardware -- is certainly exciting.
 
Starlink has two $55 plans that are wildly different — here's how - Engadget Sun, 18 Oct 2026 22:45:00 GMT
It's a trade-off between download speeds and data caps.
 
Router and modem or gateway: What's actually in your home network? - Engadget Sun, 18 Oct 2026 22:30:00 GMT
A gateway pulls double duty, but a modem and router combo can give you a lot more flexibility and power.
 
Three Important MacBook Pro Touch Release Dates - Forbes - Google Sun, 18 Oct 2026 22:11:00 GMT
  1. Three Important MacBook Pro Touch Release Dates Forbes
  2. Touchscreen MacBook Pro Could Launch on November 6 MacRumors
  3. Apple’s next-gen Macs could hit the shelves early in November Digital Trends
  4. Apple still has one more product launch this month, and it’s a big one Macworld
  5. Retail reset set for November 6 as OLED MacBook Pro looms AppleInsider
 
What is Apple's Image Playground app for and how do you use it? - Engadget Sun, 18 Oct 2026 22:00:00 GMT
Apple's image generation tool got some noteworthy updates this fall.
 
Three Phone app features worth turning on right now - 9to5Mac - Google Sun, 18 Oct 2026 21:19:00 GMT
Three Phone app features worth turning on right now 9to5Mac
 
Teardown of revised Switch 2 console confirms lack of anticipated upgrade - Notebookcheck - Google Sun, 18 Oct 2026 21:12:00 GMT
  1. Teardown of revised Switch 2 console confirms lack of anticipated upgrade Notebookcheck
  2. Nintendo Switch 2 Revision Teardown Confirms No Display Upgrade TwistedVoxel
  3. Nintendo Switch 2 Gets Replaceable Battery in New European Model Tech Times
  4. The new EU Nintendo Switch 2 model lets you swap its battery, but don’t rush to upgrade Digital Trends
  5. Nintendo Switch 2 revised model retains old LCD panel, teardown confirms no Sharp upgrade VideoCardz.com
 
Google is renaming Gemini again; here's what each feature does now - Android Police - Google Sun, 18 Oct 2026 21:00:13 GMT
  1. Google is renaming Gemini again; here's what each feature does now Android Police
  2. Assigning tasks to Gemini just got a little easier Android Authority
  3. Google Integrates Gemini Spark Into Chat and Renames Gems SuaraGarut.ID
  4. Gemini ‘Task’ redesign integrates Spark into the main chat app 9to5Google
  5. Google has integrated the Spark AI agent into the main Gemini chat Mezha
 
I updated my Galaxy to One UI 9 and immediately changed these 5 settings - MakeUseOf - Google Sun, 18 Oct 2026 20:30:17 GMT
  1. I updated my Galaxy to One UI 9 and immediately changed these 5 settings MakeUseOf
  2. I now firmly believe that the best thing about Samsung's One UI 9 rollout is not its speed PhoneArena
  3. Galaxy S23 Gets One UI 9 With Android 17 — but Not Everywhere Yet TechRepublic
  4. One UI 9 Release Date: Update Lands On Galaxy S24, A57 Today Forbes
  5. Samsung's One UI update proves everything Google is doing with Pixel is completely wrong Android Police
 
After five years, Inscryption is finally coming to mobile - Engadget Sun, 18 Oct 2026 20:27:30 GMT
The studio celebrated Inscryption's five-year anniversary with a Twitch stream.
 
Amazon Discounts New Mac Mini by Up to $149, Mac Studio by $200 - MacRumors - Google Sun, 18 Oct 2026 20:15:05 GMT
  1. Amazon Discounts New Mac Mini by Up to $149, Mac Studio by $200 MacRumors
  2. Apple’s last-gen Mac Mini with the M4 is $150 off The Verge
  3. Save $200 on Apple's 2026 Mac Studio at Amazon AppleInsider
  4. Apple’s M4 Mac mini is down $649 – but the deal ends today Trusted Reviews
  5. The just-released M6 Mac mini is already on sale for $949 Macworld
 
The New Phobos Martian Moon Rover that Weighs in at Only 15 Grams - Hack a Day Sun, 18 Oct 2026 20:00:33 GMT
Although for many decades the planet Mars has been prodded, poked, driven upon, flown over and especially orbited by various spacecraft, landers and rovers sent over by a certain humanoid …read more
 
What is the star button for on your Roku remote? - Engadget Sun, 18 Oct 2026 18:45:00 GMT
While the Roku remote doesn't have confusing colors or weird symbols, the star button can confuse some folks at first.
 
New Tools Let Users Edit and Load Modified VBIOS on GeForce RTX GPUs Without Flashing - TechPowerUp - Google Sun, 18 Oct 2026 18:35:19 GMT
  1. New Tools Let Users Edit and Load Modified VBIOS on GeForce RTX GPUs Without Flashing TechPowerUp
  2. RTX 5090 Power Limit Jumps From 600W To 800W With A Custom VBIOS Editor, While The RTX 4090 Gets Pushed To 700W Wccftech
  3. Custom VBIOS Without Flashing? What RTX Owners Risk EJS Computers
  4. NVIDIA RTX 50, 40, and 30 series graphics cards now support VBIOS changes without flashing firmware. GameGPU
  5. NVIDIA GeForce 50/40/30 GPUs can now load custom VBIOS without flashing, RTX 5080 tested at 500W VideoCardz.com
 
Here's how the Slate truck gets software updates without built-in infotainment - Engadget Sun, 18 Oct 2026 18:30:00 GMT
Basically, it's on you.
 
From the Royole FlexPai to the iPhone Duo: How the modern foldable phone has evolved - Engadget Sun, 18 Oct 2026 18:00:00 GMT
Apple's iPhone Duo likely forecasts a shift in the market toward foldables becoming more common. But it took a while to get here.
 
Apple’s HomeViews Reportedly Collected Dust in Warehouses ‘For the Better Part of a Year’ - Gizmodo - Google Sun, 18 Oct 2026 17:46:14 GMT
  1. Apple’s HomeViews Reportedly Collected Dust in Warehouses ‘For the Better Part of a Year’ Gizmodo
  2. Apple’s HomeView Offers Tantalizing Preview of a Future Robotic Version Bloomberg.com
  3. Apple’s HomeView is just the latest threat to online recipe writers The Verge
  4. Apple bets on the same Siri AI technology with new HomeView device that led to a $250M settlement for iPhone users Yahoo Finance
  5. Apple’s New HomeView Is an Apple Watch Jammed Into an iPad Powered by CarPlay Slapped on a HomePod The New York Times
 
Building a Microscope with a 3D View - Hack a Day Sun, 18 Oct 2026 17:00:41 GMT
A man's hand is seen adjusting a lever connected to a lens, which is pointing down towards the windings of a small motor. A screen behind this shows an image of the windings, taken from an angle slightly to the side.
As electronic components grow ever smaller, a microscope has become an increasingly indispensable tool for any fine work; when inspecting electronics, though, especially solder joints, [Corebb] found a top-down view …read more
 
Should you limit your FPS in games? Here's when it makes sense - Engadget Sun, 18 Oct 2026 16:45:00 GMT
While it's natural to want to get as many fps from your rig as possible, there are reasons to limit frame output from your GPU.
 
TikTok reportedly banned ads for Musk documentary before its wider US release - Engadget Sun, 18 Oct 2026 16:42:15 GMT
The platform attributed the decision to "political content that goes against its policy."
 
Apple Accidentally Confirms a Redesigned iPad Mini on Its Own Site - Android Headlines - Google Sun, 18 Oct 2026 16:26:50 GMT
  1. Apple Accidentally Confirms a Redesigned iPad Mini on Its Own Site Android Headlines
  2. Oops, Apple's Website Just Hinted at iPad Mini 8 MacRumors
  3. Apple Store plans reveal when the OLED iPad mini will likely go on sale PhoneArena
  4. Apple lists unreleased iPad mini accessory ahead of rumored launch 9to5Mac
  5. Apple iPad Mini Accessory Filing in France Fuels OLED Launch Speculation BigGo Finance
 
Anthropic gives outside AI watchdog “employee-like” access - ArsTechnica Sun, 18 Oct 2026 16:25:19 GMT
The outside watchdog can publish its findings without Anthropic's approval.
 
The PlayStation 6’s Memory Components Alone Could Cost More Than $700 - Kotaku - Google Sun, 18 Oct 2026 16:14:24 GMT
  1. The PlayStation 6’s Memory Components Alone Could Cost More Than $700 Kotaku
  2. PlayStation 6’s memory costs alone exceed $680 per console, it’s claimed Video Games Chronicle
  3. PS6 RAM and Storage Alone Reportedly Cost Sony Over $680, Claims Leaker TechPowerUp
  4. The PlayStation 6 stands to be ludicrously expensive as its production cost alone reportedly approaches $1000 Yahoo Tech
  5. Sony’s PS6 faces a bigger problem than its rumoured $1,000 price tag GAMINGbible
 
Apple and T-Mobile oversight lets you finance iPhone 18 Pro or Duo on a prepaid plan - PhoneArena - Google Sun, 18 Oct 2026 16:11:23 GMT
Apple and T-Mobile oversight lets you finance iPhone 18 Pro or Duo on a prepaid plan PhoneArena
 
Show us your clutter, and we’ll tell you which generation you come from - The Washington Post - Google Sun, 18 Oct 2026 16:00:00 GMT
Show us your clutter, and we’ll tell you which generation you come from The Washington Post
 
Devs Of Needle In A Haystack Clone Angry It's Been Cloned By AI - Kotaku - Google Sun, 18 Oct 2026 15:12:35 GMT
Devs Of Needle In A Haystack Clone Angry It's Been Cloned By AI Kotaku
 
Apple Reveals iPhone Duo's Battery Capacity - MacRumors - Google Sun, 18 Oct 2026 15:06:57 GMT
  1. Apple Reveals iPhone Duo's Battery Capacity MacRumors
  2. Apple's foldable iPhone Duo has a big battery. Good luck getting one Ynetnews
  3. Here’s how iPhone Duo’s battery capacity compares to other iPhones 9to5Mac
  4. iPhone Duo has a bigger battery than Galaxy Z Fold 8 and Pixel 11 Pro Fold 9to5Google
  5. Apple reveals that the iPhone Duo's battery capacity is higher than originally thought PhoneArena
 
Scientists Find a ‘Ghostly Green’ Star, and That’s Not the Only Crazy Color - CNET Sun, 18 Oct 2026 15:00:16 GMT
White dwarf stars, it turns out, come in a variety of hues. Says one astronomer: “Some of them genuinely surprised me.”
 
Sony patents AI that predicts a game's next frame before the GPU finishes rendering it - TechSpot Sun, 18 Oct 2026 14:48:00 GMT

The approach targets a drawback of some frame-generation techniques: they require two completed frames before generating an image to insert between them. Waiting for the second frame adds latency. Sony's system would instead use an already available frame to predict the next one, rather than waiting to interpolate between two...

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Oblivion Remastered Mod Built Using Claude AI Boosts FPS By Over 40% And Drastically Reduces Stuttering Without Sacrificing Visual Quality - Wccftech - Google Sun, 18 Oct 2026 14:24:09 GMT
  1. Oblivion Remastered Mod Built Using Claude AI Boosts FPS By Over 40% And Drastically Reduces Stuttering Without Sacrificing Visual Quality Wccftech
  2. This Vibe-Coded Oblivion Remaster Mod Fixes Major Performance Issues PCMag
  3. Ghostwire: Tokyo joins GOG Preservation Program, which means you don't have to deal with Bethesda.NET anymore PC Gamer
  4. The Elder Scrolls Game Gets Major Update After 20 Years OpenCritic
  5. PC Modder Uses Claude To Fix Oblivion Remastered Stuttering and More! eTeknix
 
San Francisco techie takes down zombie video game that let players kill homeless people: 'It showed poor judgment' | Hindustan Times - Hindustan Times - Google Sun, 18 Oct 2026 14:15:53 GMT
  1. San Francisco techie takes down zombie video game that let players kill homeless people: 'It showed poor judgment' | Hindustan Times Hindustan Times
  2. Zombie shooter game based on San Francisco's Tenderloin causes controversy NBC Bay Area
  3. 'Tenderloin Night Shift': Zombie shooting game set in San Francisco neighborhood taken offline after backlash ABC7 Bay Area
  4. Letters: Keep AI video game that depicts S.F.’s Tenderloin to remind city leaders of their failures San Francisco Chronicle
  5. New AI Zombie Shooter Game Set In SF Neighborhood Sparks Backlash: Report Patch
 
Director Naoki Hamaguchi Confirms Hard Mode in FFVII Revelation, Gives Us the Details! - Hardcore Gamer - Google Sun, 18 Oct 2026 14:03:10 GMT
  1. Director Naoki Hamaguchi Confirms Hard Mode in FFVII Revelation, Gives Us the Details! Hardcore Gamer
  2. Final Fantasy VII Revelation Hands-On Preview: Hold Me Closer, Sephiroth RPGFan
  3. Square Enix Vows Final Fantasy VII Revelation Is Series’ Most Challenging Game, As 3 Major Shifts Redefine Hard Mode Wccftech
  4. I’ve played the start of Final Fantasy VII Revelation — and it mixes up the biggest twist from the original's finale TechRadar
  5. Final Fantasy 7 Revelation confirms big change from previous two entries GAMINGbible
 
Windows 11’s new Search experience raises big questions — we break down what’s coming and why it matters - Windows Central - Google Sun, 18 Oct 2026 13:59:00 GMT
  1. Windows 11’s new Search experience raises big questions — we break down what’s coming and why it matters Windows Central
  2. What’s new in Windows 11: Everyday experiences, reimagined Windows Blog
  3. Windows 11 RAM Usage Update Falls Short of Microsoft's '20% More Responsive' Claim ExtremeTech
  4. This one Windows 11 update made my PC faster and consume less RAM, and I didn't change a single setting XDA
  5. Windows 11 tests faster launches for apps already running Mezha.net
 
AI-Generated Content Can Plant Fake Memories, Researchers Say - Gizmodo - Google Sun, 18 Oct 2026 13:39:01 GMT
  1. AI-Generated Content Can Plant Fake Memories, Researchers Say Gizmodo
  2. Scientists are finding AI may make us remember things that never happened The Washington Post
  3. AI-Edited Photos Can Lead People to Form False Memories PetaPixel
  4. AI Can Plant a Memory You Never Had. Then It Stamps "Approved" on the Next Mistake. Vocal
  5. AI Can Alter Human Memories: Study Reveals the Danger of False Narratives Mezha
 
Always on, always listening: New AI devices are pushing legal limits and could put users in jeopardy - CNBC - Google Sun, 18 Oct 2026 12:00:01 GMT
  1. Always on, always listening: New AI devices are pushing legal limits and could put users in jeopardy CNBC
  2. Amazon launches two new portable AI listening devices Reuters
  3. Amazon introduces 2 new AI products from Bee: Bee Frontier and Bee Eclipse About Amazon
  4. Amazon’s Bee launches two new personal AI devices, starting at $75 TechCrunch
  5. Amazon's new Bee AI devices have a bystander problem, says former AWS security engineer GeekWire
 
20 Best Gifts for Men, Manly Men, and Manly Man Men (2026) - Wired Sun, 18 Oct 2026 11:01:00 GMT
When you need something that’s as mannishly masculinized as you can get for the Man™ in your life, we have you covered.
 
"I Regretted It After Two Weeks": Homeowners Are Revealing The Popular Home Fads That Aren't Worth Trying Out - BuzzFeed - Google Sun, 18 Oct 2026 10:31:01 GMT
"I Regretted It After Two Weeks": Homeowners Are Revealing The Popular Home Fads That Aren't Worth Trying Out BuzzFeed
 
Daredevil Jumped 25,000 Feet Without a Parachute. Now He Wants to Leap from Space: ‘That’s the Dream, the Drop-the-Mic Thing’ - Yahoo - Google Sun, 18 Oct 2026 10:30:00 GMT
Daredevil Jumped 25,000 Feet Without a Parachute. Now He Wants to Leap from Space: ‘That’s the Dream, the Drop-the-Mic Thing’ Yahoo
 
OnlyFans Creators Are Pissed That Meta Lets Muse Talk Dirty - Wired Sun, 18 Oct 2026 10:30:00 GMT
Adult performers are questioning why Meta allows its AI agent to sext while restricting their social media accounts.
 
Data Centers Have a New PR Plan: Your Kid’s Field Trip - Wired Sun, 18 Oct 2026 10:30:00 GMT
Amid a wave of backlash, some industry-friendly groups are employing creative and time-tested strategies to woo the youth.
 
Tadej Pogačar's Secretive Lactate Energy Gel Hits the Market – But There’s a Catch - Outside Magazine - Google Sun, 18 Oct 2026 10:28:25 GMT
Tadej Pogačar's Secretive Lactate Energy Gel Hits the Market – But There’s a Catch Outside Magazine
 
Tales of Eternia Remastered Review - RPGFan - Google Sun, 18 Oct 2026 10:21:06 GMT
  1. Tales of Eternia Remastered Review RPGFan
  2. Classic JRPG Comes to Modern Consoles and PC After 20 Years OpenCritic
  3. PS5 Gets Classic RPG Remaster Today on PlayStation Store AOL.com
  4. New Japanese Commercial Released for Tales of Eternia Remastered GoNintendo
  5. Tales of Eternia Remastered launches October 16 with adjustable progression jeu.video
 
Valerion VisionMaster Max 4K Projector Review: Looks Great, Sounds OK - Wired Sun, 18 Oct 2026 10:00:00 GMT
The Valerion VisionMaster Max 4K Projector delivers superb blacks, great brightness, and more adjustment capabilities than many users need.
 
Frustrated Windows 11 user makes free app that fixes OLED burn-in. Works on YouTube too - Neowin - Google Sun, 18 Oct 2026 09:32:00 GMT
Frustrated Windows 11 user makes free app that fixes OLED burn-in. Works on YouTube too Neowin
 
Voicemod’s New Phone Gadget Changes Your ‘Sonic Identity’ for Mobile Games and Streaming - CNET Sun, 18 Oct 2026 09:00:00 GMT
Clip it to the back of your phone, and it’ll convert your voice on the fly for fun, privacy and accessibility.
 
Climate Change Has It In for the World’s Best Surfing - Wired Sun, 18 Oct 2026 09:00:00 GMT
As coastlines change, so do surf breaks. That may spell the end for premier waves and the tourist economies that depend on them.
 
The Best AirPods Cases We’ve Used In Our Day-to-Day Lives (2026) - Wired Sun, 18 Oct 2026 09:00:00 GMT
These accessories add personality to your Apple headphones case, make them easy to find, and offer some protection, too.
 
Magnesium May Not Reach Your Brain, Despite Supplement Label Promises - Wired Sun, 18 Oct 2026 09:00:00 GMT
Some of the many variants sold today promise to penetrate our gray matter, but biology isn’t in the habit of respecting marketing declarations.
 
ConnectWise Suspends Cloud Backup After Attackers Compromise Microsoft 365 Tenants - The Hacker News - Google Sun, 18 Oct 2026 08:23:00 GMT
  1. ConnectWise Suspends Cloud Backup After Attackers Compromise Microsoft 365 Tenants The Hacker News
  2. Hackers Use Compromised ConnectWise Credential to Sign In to 173 Microsoft 365 Tenants The Hacker News
  3. ConnectWise turns off its SaaS-y backup, security, and management services to probe security SNAFU The Register
  4. Cybersecurity jobs report, ConnectWise suspends cloud backup, Drupal patches flaws LinkedIn
  5. Stolen ConnectWise 'SkyKick' credential exposed Microsoft 365 tenants iTnews
 
NYT Strands hints, answers for October 18, 2026 - Mashable - Google Sun, 18 Oct 2026 07:00:00 GMT
  1. NYT Strands hints, answers for October 18, 2026 Mashable
  2. NYT Strands hints, answers for October 19, 2026 Mashable
  3. Today’s NYT Strands Hints, Spangram, Answers: Saturday, October 17 (Quite The Crush) Forbes
  4. Today's NYT Strands Hints (and Answer) for Friday, October 16, 2026 Lifehacker
  5. NYT Strands Hints and Answers Today: The “Greek” Grid Puzzle Leaving Word Enthusiasts Baffled cristinaiglesias.com
 
Riot Games reveals Agent 31 Hush as VALORANT’s new Duelist - Sheep Esports - Google Sun, 18 Oct 2026 06:08:15 GMT
  1. Riot Games reveals Agent 31 Hush as VALORANT’s new Duelist Sheep Esports
  2. Valorant Hush Agent guide: Release date, abilities, and gameplay details The Times of India
  3. New ‘Valorant’ Agent Hush Has Telekinesis Powers To Move Enemies Forbes
  4. Meet Hush: VALORANT’s Newest Duelist Is A Telekinetic Operative From Guangdong Hotspawn
  5. Riot Games Teases Hush Valorant With Shanghai Reveal Rumors شبكة تواصل الإخبارية
 
Giving AI a “crystal clear” view of the materials world - MIT Sun, 18 Oct 2026 04:00:00 GMT
New research can help AI models understand crystalline materials in 3D and reason about their properties.
 
Every Major USB-C Cable Brand Ranked Worst To Best - SlashGear - Google Sun, 18 Oct 2026 02:30:00 GMT
  1. Every Major USB-C Cable Brand Ranked Worst To Best SlashGear
  2. Why USB-C charges slowly: the main reason UkrMedia News
  3. TOP-10 BEST USB Cables – Ranking MyChooz.com
  4. USB-C Cable Brands Differ in Price, Power and Performance SuaraGarut.ID
 
Nvidia RTX Spark Gaming Tests: Are These New AI Laptops Good for Play, Too? - PCMag - Google Sun, 18 Oct 2026 02:06:51 GMT
  1. Nvidia RTX Spark Gaming Tests: Are These New AI Laptops Good for Play, Too? PCMag
  2. NVIDIA RTX Spark PCs Available Today — A New Beginning for Windows PCs NVIDIA Newsroom
  3. NVIDIA RTX Spark N1X Launch Overview: NVIDIA Arms Windows ServeTheHome
  4. This $3,200 RTX Spark laptop still wants me to pay for ad-free Solitaire PCWorld
  5. Benchmarked: Nvidia's RTX Spark notebook delivers serious local AI compute, at a price The Register
 
'I Don't Think We're Seeing It Here': GTA 6 Launch Trailer Not Using PS5's New QSSR Upscaler - Push Square - Google Sun, 18 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMT
  1. 'I Don't Think We're Seeing It Here': GTA 6 Launch Trailer Not Using PS5's New QSSR Upscaler Push Square
  2. Grand Theft Auto VI Launch Trailer Rockstar Games
  3. GTA 6 fans spot mysterious detail at 0:55 in new trailer Yahoo Finance
  4. Grand Theft Auto VI Gets A Final, Salacious Trailer Game Informer
  5. Justice Composed the Score for Grand Theft Auto VI Pitchfork
 
People Who Know Millionaires Are Exposing The Most RIDICULOUS Purchases They've Ever Made, And I'm Truly Speechless - BuzzFeed - Google Sat, 17 Oct 2026 23:31:02 GMT
People Who Know Millionaires Are Exposing The Most RIDICULOUS Purchases They've Ever Made, And I'm Truly Speechless BuzzFeed
 
Zelda: Ocarina of Time remake reveals new display modes, other settings, controls - Nintendo Everything - Google Sat, 17 Oct 2026 22:03:41 GMT
  1. Zelda: Ocarina of Time remake reveals new display modes, other settings, controls Nintendo Everything
  2. The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time preview – Link faces his scariest challenge yet: the 4K era The Guardian
  3. The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time Remake on Switch 2 is far from a 1:1 remake, instead adding depth and texture that makes this beloved adventure feel instantly fresh. IGN
  4. You have been summoned to watch the new Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time — Overview Trailer! Nintendo
  5. The Ocarina of Time remake feels remarkably modern — and surprisingly terrifying The Verge
 
Apple's M5 Pro MacBook Pro is back on sale for $2,069 this weekend - AppleInsider - Google Sat, 17 Oct 2026 19:54:00 GMT
  1. Apple's M5 Pro MacBook Pro is back on sale for $2,069 this weekend AppleInsider
  2. Amazon Offers $900 Off 2026 16-Inch MacBook Pro With M5 Max Chip MacRumors
  3. With over $400 off, there's finally a decent deal on the 2026 M5 Pro MacBook Pro Creative Bloq
  4. Huge Apple sale at Amazon: here's the MacBook and AirPods deals I recommend Tom's Guide
  5. "I do not see a lifetime in which I naturally reach the limits of what this device is capable of": Apple MacBook Pro M5 Max review MusicRadar
 
Eiliko robot maker Energize Lab left its entire fleet of 68,000 robots open to a remote takeover - TechSpot Sat, 17 Oct 2026 18:20:00 GMT

An investigation by The Verge found that researcher Sammy Azdoufal could access 13 million conversations across what appeared to be Energize Lab's entire active fleet of 68,000 Eiliko robots. The US accounted for the largest share of the data, which included more than 31,000 profiles belonging to children.

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Texas Says It’s Fixed a Glitch That Delayed Nearly 600,000 Voter Registrations - CNET Sat, 17 Oct 2026 18:09:52 GMT
Programming issues and software updates have been blamed for delays in getting hundreds of thousands of people registered to vote.
 
Castlevania: Belmont's Curse - Complete Weapon Unlock Guide - TheGamer - Google Sat, 17 Oct 2026 16:42:19 GMT
  1. Castlevania: Belmont's Curse - Complete Weapon Unlock Guide TheGamer
  2. Castlevania: Belmont's Curse Review: Worthy Of The Whip Game Informer
  3. How to Unlock Mirror Fast Travel - Castlevania: Belmont's Curse Guide IGN
  4. All Castlevania: Belmont’s Curse Skins and How to Get Them EGamersWorld
  5. I spent 16 hours killing vampires and dodging traps in Castlevania: Belmont’s Curse and had a bloody good time TechRadar
 
PSA: The calendar invite is the new phishing vector, and email filters aren't catching it - TechSpot Sat, 17 Oct 2026 16:32:00 GMT

Security researchers at Sublime are warning users about a new phishing tactic targeting work calendars. Reports of these attacks have surged in recent months because the technique is inexpensive and more likely to reach end users.

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AI slop websites rise fivefold with GEO optimization - Axios - Google Sat, 17 Oct 2026 16:01:56 GMT
AI slop websites rise fivefold with GEO optimization Axios
 
Pokémon Pokopia Pumpkaboo's Sweet Surprises Halloween Event Guide, From Pumpkin Candy To Gourgeist - Nintendo Life - Google Sat, 17 Oct 2026 16:00:00 GMT
  1. Pokémon Pokopia Pumpkaboo's Sweet Surprises Halloween Event Guide, From Pumpkin Candy To Gourgeist Nintendo Life
  2. Join the Pumpkaboo’s Sweet Surprises! event in Pokémon Pokopia Nintendo
  3. Pokémon Pokopia update 2.0 is now live: first Halloween event begins Softonic
  4. Pokemon Pokopia Pumpkaboo’s Sweet Surprises Event Now Live NintendoSoup
  5. Pokémon Pokopia Pumpkaboo Event Is Live Until November 1 GamesHub
 
Smash Bros. Pro Barred From Event Following Bed Bug Concern - Kotaku - Google Sat, 17 Oct 2026 15:38:40 GMT
  1. Smash Bros. Pro Barred From Event Following Bed Bug Concern Kotaku
  2. Mew2King Clarifies Bug Bite Claims After Austin Tournament Ban Demokratis.co.id
  3. Super Smash Bros. Player Mew2King Banned From Tournament After Bug Bites Spark Health Concerns IGN Africa
  4. Super Smash Bros. Player Banned From Tournament After Posts About Bug Bites Go Viral OpenCritic
  5. Mew2King Addresses Bug Bite Posts After Austin Tournament Ban SuaraGarut.ID
 
Analogue's updated SNES and Genesis consoles go wireless and switch to USB-C - TechSpot Sat, 17 Oct 2026 15:08:00 GMT

Both consoles cost $219.99 and will be available for pre-order this weekend, with shipping expected to begin in December.

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Amazon return scammers may be delidding CPUs, a suspected fake Ryzen suggests - TechSpot Sat, 17 Oct 2026 14:17:00 GMT

When a Redditor recently bought a second AMD Ryzen 9 9950X3D2 Dual Edition processor, he noticed conspicuous differences compared with his earlier purchase. Commenters quickly realized that a new type of Amazon return scam might be at play.

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Man Shows Up to AI Job Interview With His Own Helicopter AI to Interview for Him - Futurism - Google Sat, 17 Oct 2026 13:47:00 GMT
  1. Man Shows Up to AI Job Interview With His Own Helicopter AI to Interview for Him Futurism
  2. Chaos ensues when AI interviewer meets AI interviewee The Register
  3. Victor the AI Agent Faces Recruiter Bot Pat and Salary Talk Falls Apart https://gnyouth.net/
  4. Fact Check: Video Of AI Recruiter Job Interview With AI Agent Representing Applicant Is NOT Real -- It's A Staged Parody Yahoo
  5. Man sets up a ‘job interview’ with two AI avatars. It’s 6 minutes of uncanny chaos. Upworthy
 
Yes, You’re Probably Paying More for Phone Service. Here’s Where Your Money Is Going - CNET Sat, 17 Oct 2026 12:00:00 GMT
T-Mobile just raised a mandatory fee again, but it’s not the only carrier taking small bites out of your wallet.
 
Encryption Is Getting Squeezed From All Sides - Wired Sat, 17 Oct 2026 12:00:00 GMT
Canada’s planned surveillance law is the latest grim step in a series of threats to encryption that are spreading around the world.
 
The Best LED Grow Lights for Houseplants This Winter (2026) - Wired Sat, 17 Oct 2026 11:30:00 GMT
Shorter days don’t have to spell trouble for your houseplants. These are the lights we’ve used and loved in our own homes.
 
Science says your boss should talk less in meetings - ArsTechnica Sat, 17 Oct 2026 11:15:11 GMT
Research suggests listening more while talking less. Killing aimless meetings can help, too.
 
These 12 Automatic Cat Feeders Were the Best We Tested in 2026 - Wired Sat, 17 Oct 2026 11:02:00 GMT
We tested some of the most popular automatic dry- and wet-food pet feeders to see which ones are worth the money.
 
Apple vs. Samsung Foldable Wars: Is the iPhone Duo Actually Better Than the Z Fold 8? - Geeky Gadgets - Google Sat, 17 Oct 2026 11:01:21 GMT
  1. Apple vs. Samsung Foldable Wars: Is the iPhone Duo Actually Better Than the Z Fold 8? Geeky Gadgets
  2. Samsung says the Galaxy Z Fold 8 is more popular than ever thanks to iPhone Duo 9to5Google
  3. Apple’s iPhone Duo Debut Drives 300% Spike In Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Searches Forbes
  4. Foldables remain a tough sell, but this iPhone Duo alternative gets our readers' vote Android Authority
  5. iPhone Duo Siri AI vs Galaxy AI: 50% Bigger Screen [2026] https://tech-insider.org/
 
Why BioWare’s Neverwinter Nights still has thousands of active players - Ars Technica - Google Sat, 17 Oct 2026 11:00:21 GMT
Why BioWare’s Neverwinter Nights still has thousands of active players Ars Technica
 
Why BioWare's Neverwinter Nights still has thousands of active players - ArsTechnica Sat, 17 Oct 2026 11:00:21 GMT
The single-player is just OK, but according to the players, that doesn't matter.
 
HTC Made Smart Glasses That Are Way More Private - Wired Sat, 17 Oct 2026 10:30:00 GMT
These smart glasses do just about everything Meta glasses can, but they're not tied to a social media platform.
 
Don’t Let a Crypto Inheritance Get Stuck on the Blockchain - Wired Sat, 17 Oct 2026 10:30:00 GMT
Claiming an inheritance of Bitcoin or other cryptocurrency can be like hunting for buried treasure. It doesn’t have to be.
 
I Test Home Security Tech. Here Are 4 Devices I Rely on to Guard My Porch - CNET Sat, 17 Oct 2026 10:00:00 GMT
Porch security is the best, easiest safety project for anyone new to smart homes.
 
Microplastics React With Water, a New Study Says. That’s a Problem for Biology - Wired Sat, 17 Oct 2026 09:00:00 GMT
Though plastic is usually inert, tiny pieces of it have the potential to react with one of the most pervasive molecules in the environment and in our bodies.
 
Why AI Isn’t Ready to Tackle Our Convoluted Genomes - Wired Sat, 17 Oct 2026 09:00:00 GMT
The DNA inside our cells isn’t just a series of instructions, but something far more dynamic. Like scientists, AI models don't yet have the data to properly decode it.
 
My iPhone 18 Pro Max just got delivered and I immediately regret the purchase — and I think iPhone Duo is to blame - Tom's Guide - Google Sat, 17 Oct 2026 04:30:00 GMT
  1. My iPhone 18 Pro Max just got delivered and I immediately regret the purchase — and I think iPhone Duo is to blame Tom's Guide
  2. I tested the iPhone 18 Pro Max vs iPhone 14 Pro Max side by side: should you upgrade? Tom's Guide
  3. iPhone 18 Pro review: I blame Apple for my pricey taste. It won’t disappoint you either. Digital Trends
  4. Apple’s Foldable Phone Is Impressive, But Here’s Why I Chose the 18 Pro PCMag
  5. iPhone 18 Pro Max vs Pixel 11 Pro XL: The 1TB Price Gap Memeburn
 
The Leap Second Is No More - Wired Fri, 16 Oct 2026 21:31:35 GMT
The metric might not mean much to laypeople, but leap seconds have been a source of contention in the timekeeping community for years. Now, they’re dead.
 
MapQuest App Shows You Where License Plate Readers Are in Your Area - CNET Fri, 16 Oct 2026 21:00:37 GMT
Turn on the Surveillance option and you’ll see tiny eyeballs on the map marking the cameras’ locations.
 
OpenAI models hacked a crypto wallet and breached more websites - ArsTechnica Fri, 16 Oct 2026 20:59:01 GMT
The actions could have resulted in criminal charges had humans been behind the keyboard.
 
Windows Defender now works in Linux, because why not - TechSpot Fri, 16 Oct 2026 20:40:00 GMT

Microsoft believes Linux systems also need a corporate-oriented security solution such as Defender. Redmond's anti-malware solution, notorious for its arguably excessive false positives, is now offering expanded support for major Linux distributions. This allows organizations to use the same security platform to protect heterogeneous enterprise environments where Windows and Linux...

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“thegentlemanpervert” producing AI CSAM is a NJ prosecutor, say cops - ArsTechnica Fri, 16 Oct 2026 20:20:07 GMT
Discord user flagged AI CSAM, triggering arrest of New Jersey deputy AG.
 
Katie Zacharia Was Linked to an AI Rare-Earths Startup. It’s Even Weirder Than It Sounds - Wired Fri, 16 Oct 2026 20:05:08 GMT
The short-lived White House press secretary was listed as an adviser to a Kristi Noem–linked company that aims to use AI for mining. Both the company and she say she never worked there.
 
Apple's $79 iPhone Duo Case Sticks On With Adhesive - MacRumors - Google Fri, 16 Oct 2026 19:51:49 GMT
  1. Apple's $79 iPhone Duo Case Sticks On With Adhesive MacRumors
  2. Don't let iPhone Duo go unprotected, these are the best case options so far AppleInsider
  3. Apple's new $79 iPhone Duo case requires actual glue to stay on your phone PhoneArena
  4. iPhone Duo accessories: Here are five top picks for Apple’s foldable 9to5Mac
  5. Apple's official silicone case for the iPhone Duo requires adhesive - GSMArena.com news GSMArena.com
 
US Rep proposes bill to give video game buyers "ownership," not "a license" - ArsTechnica Fri, 16 Oct 2026 19:41:18 GMT
There are still significant hurdles ahead, both technical and legislative.
 
A Dota 2 pro says he talked his way out of a police raid by playing a match for the officers - TechSpot Fri, 16 Oct 2026 19:21:00 GMT

In a Facebook post, 23savage said officers raided the facility, handcuffed him and teammates Fbz and Oli, and confiscated their belongings. They questioned why the team was in the city and whether its members were professional players.

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Bug turns one of the biggest fears about Ray-Ban Meta smart glasses into reality - ArsTechnica Fri, 16 Oct 2026 19:11:50 GMT
The bug is fixed, but privacy concerns remain.
 
Waymo Puts Toronto on the Map for Its Robotaxis - CNET Fri, 16 Oct 2026 19:03:10 GMT
Training of the Waymo robotaxis will begin in the coming days, but you won’t be able to book a ride till 2028.
 
Asus ROG Xbox Ally X20 debuts: It's all about that OLED - TechSpot Fri, 16 Oct 2026 18:50:00 GMT
The ROG Xbox Ally X20 is receiving praises for its gorgeous 7.4" OLED, premium design, improved controls and ergonomics. Performance is largely unchanged from last year's Xbox Ally X though, and then there's the very steep $1,300 price tag.
 
First Surface Laptop Ultra reviews: a promising but pricey MacBook Pro rival - TechSpot Fri, 16 Oct 2026 18:50:00 GMT
Microsoft Surface Laptop Ultra reviews have landed with a mixed verdict. Powered by RTX Spark, the premium Arm laptop earns praise for its MacBook-like build quality, AI capabilities, and versatility. However, its steep price, modest battery life, and Windows software limitations keep it from fully delivering on its ambitious promises.
 
Chicago-Area Cops Helped HSI Spy on Minnesota Anti-ICE Activists - Wired Fri, 16 Oct 2026 18:21:54 GMT
Despite Illinois’ sanctuary laws, local police in and around Chicago helped ICE investigative agents track activists engaged in First Amendment–protected activities.
 
Researchers say an ad platform could identify targets and install spyware through online ads, no click needed - TechSpot Fri, 16 Oct 2026 17:47:00 GMT

A new investigation by Citizen Lab has uncovered a large-scale covert operation designed to install spyware through online advertising. Dubbed "AdFection" by the University of Toronto research unit, the technique was allegedly used by unidentified Israeli actors to infect computers belonging to Al Jazeera's news network.

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RFK Jr. proposes FDA look the other way on unproven peptides, report says - ArsTechnica Fri, 16 Oct 2026 17:05:59 GMT
FDA scientists said none of the popular drugs have been proven safe or effective.
 
Apple iPhone Duo is already backordered until 2027 - TechSpot Fri, 16 Oct 2026 17:04:00 GMT

Apple introduced the iPhone Duo as the centerpiece of its fall media event on September 9. The handset, which is set to do battle with Samsung's Galaxy Z Fold in the ultra-premium space, is powered by an A20 Pro SoC built by TSMC on its 2nm node and features a...

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Here’s Exactly How Tesla Made Its New 230-Mph Car ‘Fly’ - Wired Fri, 16 Oct 2026 16:30:12 GMT
It turns out the Roadster 2 both sucks and blows.
 
Razer Barracuda V2 Pro Review: A Gaming Headset for the Office - Wired Fri, 16 Oct 2026 16:30:00 GMT
The Razer Barracuda V2 Pro headset has a place in the office as well as at your gaming battle station.
 
Thank Gen Z for the ‘Girls’ Revival - Wired Fri, 16 Oct 2026 16:21:38 GMT
The HBO series served as a stand-in for everything wrong with white millennial women during its original run. Then Gen Z started watching.
 
Fostering community amid Kendall Square’s innovation - MIT Fri, 16 Oct 2026 16:00:00 GMT
The 18th annual Kendall Square Association Annual Meeting explored how new technologies could be a force for shared prosperity in society.
 
Tesla Roadster Fires Up SpaceX Tech for ‘Flying Car’ Demo - CNET Fri, 16 Oct 2026 15:57:19 GMT
I’m no rocket scientist, but I’m not sure the vehicle on display was a fully functional car that a human can drive.
 
The new Windows Photos app goes native for editing and viewing, but power users are mad about the web-based gallery - TechSpot Fri, 16 Oct 2026 15:56:00 GMT

The new editor includes several useful tools. Crop helps adjust framing, composition, and aspect ratio, while Enhance fine-tunes light, color, and the overall look of a photo. Repair lets users fix flaws and imperfections, and Stylize changes the look and feel of an image.

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Surprise! Meta and Apple Worked Together on a New Open-Source AI Model - CNET Fri, 16 Oct 2026 15:46:33 GMT
Think of Muse Spark Open as the result of Meta and Apple’s enemies-to-lovers arc.
 
Meta may use sweeping new commercial TOS to avoid millions in AI licensing fees - ArsTechnica Fri, 16 Oct 2026 15:41:00 GMT
Meta “streamlined” its commercial TOS. Legal experts warn it’s an AI power grab.
 
WhatsApp now lets anyone join calls without an account or app - TechSpot Fri, 16 Oct 2026 15:39:00 GMT
The new guest calling feature lets anyone join WhatsApp calls through a shared link, no account or app needed. It works for voice and video calls, which remain end-to-end encrypted, and support up to 32 participants. Hosts can controll who enters the call, similar to Zoom and Meet.
 
Elon Musk Is Almost Single-Handedly Funding the Republican Midterms Push - Wired Fri, 16 Oct 2026 15:25:18 GMT
Elon Musk has assembled a presidential-level field operation this midterm cycle, underscoring the extent to which he has taken over the get-out-the-vote effort for the Republican party.
 
Maybe Chatbots Shouldn’t Get to Say ‘I’ or ‘Me’ - Wired Fri, 16 Oct 2026 15:00:00 GMT
MIT professor Sherry Turkle warns that people have become dangerously enmeshed with chatbots.
 
Microsoft says Windows 11 is up to 20% more responsive after its latest update, with big improvements for 8GB PCs - TechSpot Fri, 16 Oct 2026 14:35:00 GMT

The changes follow Microsoft's earlier commitment to improve Windows 11's performance, reliability and overall experience.

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Polymarket saw $600 million in election trades after the elections were over - ArsTechnica Fri, 16 Oct 2026 14:19:22 GMT
Millions kept changing hands long after the election outcomes were effectively settled.
 
Tesla turns to 50-year-old stunt technology as it tries to Roadster again - ArsTechnica Fri, 16 Oct 2026 14:03:25 GMT
If you want to make a car spin in the air, compressed gas is a good way to do it.
 
Switch games are the latest targets of AI-built PC ports, and Zelda: Link's Awakening is already playable - TechSpot Fri, 16 Oct 2026 14:02:00 GMT

A free, fan-made PC port of the 2019 remake of The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening recently entered a public beta. Built almost entirely with Claude, it is believed to be the first Nintendo Switch PC port of its kind to reach GitHub.

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Super Scam Me documentary shows what it takes to catch a romance scammer - ArsTechnica Fri, 16 Oct 2026 14:00:59 GMT
Watch an exclusive clip from Super Scam Me where a victim tracks down her scammer.
 
The Definitive Futuristic Mechanical Watch Debuts Its Ultimate Version - Gear Patrol - Google Fri, 16 Oct 2026 14:00:00 GMT
  1. The Definitive Futuristic Mechanical Watch Debuts Its Ultimate Version Gear Patrol
  2. In an industry steeped in tradition, Ressence puts simplicity first Wallpaper*
  3. Introducing: Ressence Type 10 DN "Dark Night" Hodinkee
  4. Ressence Type 10: The €60,000 Oil-Filled Titanium Watch Gogi Tech
  5. Introducing the TYPE 10 DN, Ressence’s First Oil-Filled Watch with the Proprietary Movement Monochrome Watches
 
Cinema 4D adds procedural scattering, more realistic liquids, and faster rendering - TechSpot Fri, 16 Oct 2026 13:54:00 GMT
Cinema 4D 2027 introduces a new procedural scattering system for creating detailed environments with vegetation, rocks, and other objects. The update also brings Liquid FX, which automatically generates foam, spray, and bubbles for more realistic fluid simulations, alongside Redshift performance improvements, expanded CAD support, and new node-based tools.
 
Tesla's new Roadster can fly, drive upside down, and hit 60 mph in under 0.6 seconds - TechSpot Fri, 16 Oct 2026 13:16:00 GMT

The Rocket configuration places thrusters around the car's perimeter to provide forward and upward acceleration as well as lateral rotation. All-electric actuators make small adjustments to stabilize the vehicle in flight.

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Microsoft Surface Laptop Ultra Review: The First Real AI PC - Wired Fri, 16 Oct 2026 13:00:00 GMT
The Surface Laptop Ultra is a true MacBook Pro competitor for Windows, and Microsoft has never been so close to dethroning Apple—if only it weren't for the lack of battery life.
 
Da Red Gobbo returns with a new festive miniature - Warhammer Community - Google Fri, 16 Oct 2026 12:58:58 GMT
  1. Da Red Gobbo returns with a new festive miniature Warhammer Community
  2. Sunday Preview – Tomb Kings rise again Warhammer Community
  3. Warhammer Next Week: Nehekara Reinforcements In The Old World Bell of Lost Souls
  4. GAMES WORKSHOP REVEALS NEW 'WARHAMMER 40,000' HOLIDAY MINIATURE ICv2
  5. Warhammer Reveals New Tomb Kings Miniatures and Books SuaraGarut.ID
 
iPhone Duo Preorders Sell Out in Minutes: Backordered Until January - CNET Fri, 16 Oct 2026 12:38:03 GMT
Demand is strong for Apple’s first foldable, which will first be available on Oct. 23.
 
Ticket resale giants sue Washington DC over new law that caps scalper markups at 10% - TechSpot Fri, 16 Oct 2026 12:37:00 GMT

The DC council passed the Restricting Egregious Scalping Against Live Entertainment Amendment (RESALE) Act in June. Set to become law on January 1, 2027, it ensures that tickets purchased for shows can't be resold for more than 10% of the original price, including fees and taxes. It also limits the...

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The Surface Laptop Ultra delivers on most of Microsoft's promises - ArsTechnica Fri, 16 Oct 2026 12:00:05 GMT
Microsoft promises one machine for dev, AI, and gaming, and mostly gets there.
 
SK hynix reportedly offers to build a NAND fab in the US if Washington lets it expand in China - TechSpot Fri, 16 Oct 2026 11:58:00 GMT

The equipment would go into unused space in Dalian's Mod B building. Completed in 2023, the building was never fully equipped because of the memory market downturn. Some tools are installed, but much of the space remains available.

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Sega pulls Shogun 2 remaster after overwhelmingly negative reviews, with players citing AI-upscaled art - TechSpot Fri, 16 Oct 2026 11:08:00 GMT

Total War: Shogun 2 – Complete Edition, released October 13, was supposed to bring the 2011 RTS classic up to date for modern PCs with numerous visual, performance, and quality-of-life upgrades. Instead, it opened to overwhelmingly negative reviews on Steam, with complaints citing AI-upscaled art and other serious issues.

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Rocket Report: FAA eyes more Starbase traffic; India's Skyroot snares US customer - ArsTechnica Fri, 16 Oct 2026 11:00:53 GMT
The pioneering reusable upper stage for Stoke Space's Nova rocket ships out for testing.
 
AI-Generated Hot Girls Are Ripping Off Comedians to Boost Their Horny Content - Wired Fri, 16 Oct 2026 11:00:00 GMT
A network of AI-generated models is using comics’ material to funnel views to their OnlyFans and Fanvue accounts—and there’s not much comedians can do about it.
 
AWOL Vision Aetherion Max RGB Laser UST Projector Review: A Top Buy - Wired Fri, 16 Oct 2026 11:00:00 GMT
A top performer in both dark rooms and in bright sunshine, the AWOL Vision Aetherion Max RGB Laser UST Projector gives movie theaters a run for their money.
 
The Best Digital Wall Calendar (2026): Skylight, Everblog, Greenlight - Wired Fri, 16 Oct 2026 10:32:00 GMT
What originally looked like clutter turned out to be my new favorite gadget for organizing my family’s life.
 
Would you really give up ChatGPT to shut down data centers? Tech CEO highlights the hypocrisy of some AI critics - TechSpot Fri, 16 Oct 2026 10:19:00 GMT

"All the people that are saying they're anti-data center, that they're anti-AI in general, they're using it," said Verb boss Cyrus Beschloss at CNBC's Trading the Midterms event.

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Blue Origin is going all in on the New Glenn rocket - ArsTechnica Fri, 16 Oct 2026 10:00:54 GMT
The infrastructure is designed to support multiple flights per week by the end of the decade.
 
Jabra Enhance Select M3 Review (2026): A Big Price for Small Wins - Wired Fri, 16 Oct 2026 10:00:00 GMT
This direct-to-consumer brand’s latest top-of-the-line devices work well but only showcase incremental improvements over previous models.
 
The New Fan’s Guide to the Unreal World of Nathan Fielder - Wired Fri, 16 Oct 2026 10:00:00 GMT
Surprised by the hype around yet another documentary on Theranos fraudster Elizabeth Holmes? It has everything to do with this experimental comedian.
 
Egypt’s Climate-Resilient ‘Super Corals’ Are Starting to Feel the Heat - Wired Fri, 16 Oct 2026 09:00:00 GMT
Scientists can’t agree why reefs in the Red Sea have long been immune to bleaching. The answer could be the key to saving these tough corals as climate change begins taking its toll.
 
The Unusual Item I Use to Degrease a Pan Before Washing It - CNET Fri, 16 Oct 2026 09:00:00 GMT
Keep oil out of the kitchen sink with this nifty trick.
 
Skechers Coupon Codes 20% Off - Wired Fri, 16 Oct 2026 05:00:00 GMT
Learn how to find, compare, and apply the best Skechers online discounts to save on comfortable sneakers, athletic apparel, and accessories.
 
Total Wireless Promo Codes & Deals: 50% Off Select Plans - Wired Fri, 16 Oct 2026 05:00:00 GMT
Find great deals for Total Wireless, like 50% off select plans, and enjoy big savings.
 
Surfshark Promo Codes: 87% Off | October 2026 - Wired Fri, 16 Oct 2026 05:00:00 GMT
Save up to 87% with a Surfshark coupon code, 3 months of VPN free today, and more from WIRED.
 
HP Coupon Codes and Deals October 2026 - Wired Fri, 16 Oct 2026 05:00:00 GMT
Save up to 60%, plus an extra 20% with HP promo codes for laptops, printers, PCs, and more tech.
 
A Tesla Flying Car? I Don’t Know, Man - Wired Fri, 16 Oct 2026 03:18:30 GMT
The Federal Aviation Administration will likely have thoughts about the Tesla Roadster 2’s ability to leave the ground.
 
The Tesla Roadster 2 Is Here—and It Flies - Wired Fri, 16 Oct 2026 01:22:51 GMT
The automaker unveiled its next luxury sports car at an event in Texas. It has thrusters on it that can send it airborne.
 
An Entire Swedish TV Show Got Deleted, and AI Got Blamed - CNET Fri, 16 Oct 2026 00:00:21 GMT
The TV network that airs the show says a backup system failed, but the raw material still exists.
 
World Timekeepers Decide to Kill the Leap Second - CNET Thu, 15 Oct 2026 22:39:14 GMT
Doing away with the leap second might prevent time-related computer anomalies in the future.
 
New proposed bill would make video games something you own, not rent - TechSpot Thu, 15 Oct 2026 22:38:00 GMT

The "Power to the Players Act" bill would direct the FTC to write rules ensuring that buying a video game translates into ownership and not a revocable license. Games that depend on online servers would also have to offer an offline mode before those servers are switched off. Rep. Ritchie...

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Memtest86+ adds Arm support, new memory tests, and USB reports - TechSpot Thu, 15 Oct 2026 22:23:00 GMT
Memtest86+ 9.0 brings the popular open-source memory testing utility to ARM64 devices, including Snapdragon X laptops and Raspberry Pi boards. The update also introduces new RowHammer and memory bus stress tests.
 
Suzy Nelson transformed student life at MIT - MIT Thu, 15 Oct 2026 21:35:00 GMT
Over the last decade, the vice chancellor has refocused the Institute’s approach to student life to center on student well-being.
 
We Got Hot and Heavy With Meta’s Muse—and Baffled by Apple’s HomeView - Wired Thu, 15 Oct 2026 21:18:15 GMT
This week on “Uncanny Valley,” we dive into an unexpected Muse feature, shadowy spending from the largest pro-AI super PAC, and men’s tendency to lie about how much they know about AI.
 
AI Hacks Leave a Mess That AI Companies Aren’t Paying For - Wired Thu, 15 Oct 2026 21:00:28 GMT
Powerful AI models continue to cause chaos, but their targets aren’t widely seeking justice. Instead, they’re being encouraged to adopt those same tools.
 
State of Supply Chain Sustainability Report finds corporate commitment at record high, but governance lags behind - MIT Thu, 15 Oct 2026 21:00:00 GMT
MIT's Center for Transportation and Logistics finds sustainability commitments are strong, but governance gaps and external disruptions prevent execution.
 
AI model decodes the language cells use to communicate - MIT Thu, 15 Oct 2026 20:50:00 GMT
A new computational approach reveals how cells communicate to assemble into tissues. This could accelerate stem cell engineering, improve disease models, and inform therapies.
 
Researchers Stranded an AI Agent on a Virtual Island. Things Got Very Weird. - Gizmodo - Google Thu, 15 Oct 2026 19:15:47 GMT
  1. Researchers Stranded an AI Agent on a Virtual Island. Things Got Very Weird. Gizmodo
  2. AI researchers stranded Claude on a virtual desert island. It started to “play.” MIT Technology Review
  3. MIT’s Claude Opus 4.7 experiment highlights AI self-directed learning potential Crypto Briefing
  4. MIT Left an AI Agent Alone on a Virtual Island for 30 Hours Startup Fortune
 
Nvidia and Cisco unveil next-gen network interface built for the AI data center boom - TechSpot Thu, 15 Oct 2026 19:08:00 GMT

GPU maker Nvidia and networking specialist Cisco have unveiled a new network interface called Ultra-Dense Small Form Factor Pluggable (USFP). The new optical transceiver is designed to significantly increase bandwidth in data centers, helping accommodate the enormous data demands of modern AI models and training workloads.

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Upgrade Your Thermostat for Winter With This Ecobee Deal for $120 - Wired Thu, 15 Oct 2026 19:00:49 GMT
You don’t need the fanciest model to make your heating routine smarter. A refurbished Ecobee we love is just $120 through October 21.
 
TCL wants to build a 700Hz OLED gaming monitor, and it's betting on inkjet printing to do it - TechSpot Thu, 15 Oct 2026 18:24:00 GMT

According to market research firm Omdia, TCL's planned 700Hz panels will come in 32- and 34-inch sizes and be manufactured at the company's Gen 8.6 OLED factory in Guangzhou, China. Production is expected to begin in 2028, although the potential launch timeframe remains unclear. Other specifications, including pixel resolution and...

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Satellite data reveal how Antarctica’s ice cliffs behave over time - MIT Thu, 15 Oct 2026 18:00:00 GMT
The cliffs don’t always collapse in the runaway process that scientists had expected.
 
Microsoft won't patch old Windows Servers, so a small security firm is doing it - TechSpot Thu, 15 Oct 2026 17:41:00 GMT

The 0patch service recently unveiled a new set of patches for several "dead" versions of Windows Server. The updates are designed to address a dangerous security vulnerability Microsoft disclosed in August. Although the flaw has been fixed in supported Windows editions, it remains a threat to older versions that no...

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White House Press Secretary Katie Zacharia Was an Affiliate Marketer for a Fitness MLM - Wired Thu, 15 Oct 2026 17:05:19 GMT
Trump’s newly installed press secretary tells WIRED that in the early 2010s, she promoted a product for a company then called Beachbody, which she described as “sort of a pyramid scheme.”
 
How an accelerating Earth led experts to adopt the leap hour - The Guardian - Google Thu, 15 Oct 2026 16:16:00 GMT
  1. How an accelerating Earth led experts to adopt the leap hour The Guardian
  2. The Leap Second Has Been Canceled The New York Times
  3. Time Lords kill leap seconds, before they become the new Y2K bug The Register
  4. It's Official: Timekeepers Have Gotten Rid of the Leap Second—and Introduced the Leap Hour Instead Smithsonian Magazine
  5. Scientists have just voted to abolish leap seconds New Scientist
 
Building trust in governments through digital platforms - MIT Thu, 15 Oct 2026 13:45:00 GMT
Governments and private companies often work together to provide public services online. A new study asks: How do these partnerships affect people’s trust in government?
 
Junji Ito’s Manga Horrors Hit Harder as Live-Action TV - Wired Thu, 15 Oct 2026 13:30:00 GMT
The artist’s macabre short works have been adapted into eerily freaky 30-minute bites for television. We got a sneak preview of the next episode airing on HBO Max.
 
Kids’ Content Is Deeply Broken. A New Platform Wants to Fix It - Wired Thu, 15 Oct 2026 11:00:00 GMT
Low-quality AI-generated content currently dominates children’s media. Maka, a streaming platform run by child development experts, is offering an alternative.
 
Democrats Are Gearing Up to Investigate the Trump Administration. It Won’t Be Easy - Wired Thu, 15 Oct 2026 10:30:00 GMT
As a recent government report on DOGE shows, even getting basic information out of the Trump administration will put a new Congress to the test.
 
Q&A: The “collision” between AI, your brain, and society - MIT Thu, 15 Oct 2026 04:00:00 GMT
In a new book, Professor Eric So explores how the technology affects our thinking skills.
 
MIT remembers Thomas Rose, a brilliant researcher and generous colleague - MIT Wed, 14 Oct 2026 18:30:00 GMT
Faculty, students, staff, family, and friends gathered to remember the assistant professor and archaeometallurgist who died last month.
 
Researchers improve weather forecasts looking two to six weeks out - MIT Wed, 14 Oct 2026 15:00:00 GMT
A new machine-learning approach broke records for weather forecasting for an important time frame in emergency planning.
 
Mix your favourite duardin with Khazalite Holds Armies of Renown - Warhammer Community - Google Wed, 14 Oct 2026 13:58:02 GMT
  1. Mix your favourite duardin with Khazalite Holds Armies of Renown Warhammer Community
  2. Age of Sigmar: Kits Of The Khazalite Holds Up Close Bell of Lost Souls
  3. After a few hours with the pre-painted Warhammer 40K terrain, I'm already convinced it's an essential purchase Yahoo
  4. Age of Sigmar Khazalite Holds Army Set Review - We've Got A Grudge To Settle TechRaptor
  5. I adore the new dwarf Khazlite Holds army for Warhammer Age of Sigmar, but I worry about what they mean for the future GamesRadar+
 
What a Group of A.I. Agents Talked About as Their Humans Had a Dinner Party - The New York Times - Google Wed, 14 Oct 2026 09:01:19 GMT
What a Group of A.I. Agents Talked About as Their Humans Had a Dinner Party The New York Times
 
Hiroshi Ishii honored for contributions to global design and human-computer interaction - MIT Tue, 13 Oct 2026 21:10:00 GMT
MIT Media Lab professor received the IDSA Special Achievement Award for three decades of research integrating physical and digital environments.
 
How artificial neural networks build their own learning machinery - MIT Tue, 13 Oct 2026 21:00:00 GMT
Machine-learning networks can learn without detailed instructions from a designer. Those that do may offer insight into how the brain reorganizes itself during learning.
 
MIT Lincoln Laboratory hosts National Security Commission on Emerging Biotechnology - MIT Tue, 13 Oct 2026 20:40:00 GMT
Roadshow event highlights Massachusetts' defense-biotechnology ecosystem.
 
MIT Farm is growing - MIT Tue, 13 Oct 2026 19:30:00 GMT
Co-founders Aleks Banaś and Zachary Rapaport see architecture and farming as deeply complementary disciplines. Their nascent club is having a sizeable impact at the Institute.
 
Reprogrammed NK immune cells target cancer and autoimmune disorders - MIT Tue, 13 Oct 2026 09:00:00 GMT
A new approach can program these cells inside the body and shows promise against diseases caused by dysfunctional T cells, including lymphoma and autoimmune hepatitis.
 
Q&A: Building accountability behind our words — and AI’s — in civic conversations - MIT Tue, 13 Oct 2026 04:00:00 GMT
Professor Deb Roy contends there should be someone who is “answerable” for every piece of text in public life, no matter its origins.
 
Exploring how plants thrive in a changing environment - MIT Tue, 13 Oct 2026 04:00:00 GMT
Associate Professor David Des Marais studies how plants interact with their surroundings and adapt over time.
 
GTA 6 Is Wiping Out PS5 Pro Stock a Month Before Launch - CNET Mon, 12 Oct 2026 19:23:21 GMT
The game’s exclusivity is leading to greater demand for the high-end console.
 
Economists Robert Hall PhD ’67 and Michael Woodford PhD ’83 share Nobel Prize - MIT Mon, 12 Oct 2026 12:00:00 GMT
The MIT alumni are honored for work that illuminates how government policy can spur growth in response to economic downturns.
 
‘Dragon Ball Super: Beerus’: When to Watch New Episodes of the Anime Series - CNET Sun, 11 Oct 2026 12:37:01 GMT
Beerus is awake, and you should be tuning in to keep up with all the action each week.
 
I Let Meta Muse Talk to Customer Service Bots. It Didn’t Go Well - CNET Fri, 09 Oct 2026 12:41:00 GMT
I wanted an AI agent to help with my tech to-do list, but the result wasn’t super helpful.
 
3 Questions: What is the best path forward for AI in academia? - MIT Thu, 08 Oct 2026 21:25:00 GMT
MIT Statistics and Data Science Center Director Alexander (Sasha) Rakhlin shares important considerations for departments and institutions.
 
Supporting systems of success - MIT Thu, 08 Oct 2026 21:00:00 GMT
In the MIT class 6.C31 (Hack Yourself) students apply computer science strategies to personal growth goals.
 
Shape-sensing sheet digitally tracks its movement as it bends and twists - MIT Thu, 08 Oct 2026 18:00:00 GMT
Developed by MIT engineers, this flexible material could be used as a wearable, motion-monitoring “skin” in physical therapy, virtual reality, and gaming.
 
Using AI to mitigate the growing environmental threat of data centers - MIT Thu, 08 Oct 2026 04:00:00 GMT
By rethinking how large cloud computing systems operate, Associate Professor Christina Delimitrou seeks to make data centers more energy efficient.
 
You Can Play Battlefield 6 and More on Xbox Game Pass Now - CNET Wed, 07 Oct 2026 21:04:13 GMT
However, Clair Obscur is now gone from the service. Je suis désolé.
 
Margaret Hamilton, computing pioneer who led software development for the Apollo program, dies at 90 - MIT Wed, 07 Oct 2026 20:55:00 GMT
Over two decades at MIT, Hamilton forged new paths in computer science and engineering. Her groundbreaking work included leading the team that programmed the first computers that took humans to the moon.
 
Turning the tide on Massachusetts shellfishing data - MIT Wed, 07 Oct 2026 19:55:00 GMT
MIT researchers built a cloud-based platform to help Massachusetts coastal towns and the state manage shellfishing closures, giving thousands of permit holders a clearer view of where they can fish.
 
Planning system ensures a robot’s flight path will remain collision-free - MIT Wed, 07 Oct 2026 04:00:00 GMT
This new method, called “SANDO,” could help disaster-response robots navigate dangerous, unknown environments.
 
Chris Bourg named vice provost and Barbara K. Ostrom (1978) Director of the MIT Libraries - MIT Tue, 06 Oct 2026 17:00:00 GMT
As director, Bourg has focused on digital access, open and equitable scholarly publishing, and expanded support for data-intensive research.
 
MIT announces the MIT for America initiative, to strengthen STEM education across the country - MIT Tue, 06 Oct 2026 15:00:00 GMT
The effort aims to help U.S. learners from kindergarten to community college, with an emphasis on math, making, and the constructive use of AI.
 
Astronomers catch a star slowly snacking on a brown dwarf, 300 light years away - MIT Mon, 05 Oct 2026 15:00:00 GMT
The discovery reveals a new way that stars and planetary companions can interact.
 
Met Warehouse dedication ceremony launches new era - MIT Fri, 02 Oct 2026 20:00:00 GMT
Once a storage castle, now a design stronghold, the landmark building is a major new hub at MIT.
 
MIT releases financials and endowment figures for 2026 - MIT Fri, 02 Oct 2026 20:00:00 GMT
The Institute’s pooled investments returned 10.3 percent last year; endowment stands at $29.2 billion.
 
3 Questions: A new resource to empower young entrepreneurs - MIT Fri, 02 Oct 2026 04:00:00 GMT
Martin Trust Center Managing Director Bill Aulet introduces Dear Dreamer, a free platform for middle and high school students who want to learn about entrepreneurship.
 
MIT class project turns into an FDA-cleared treatment for tremors - MIT Fri, 02 Oct 2026 04:00:00 GMT
Wristband device from Encora Therapeutics started as a project in 2.009, MIT’s iconic product-design class.
 
Tell Us Which Security Software Is Actually Worth Your Money - CNET Thu, 01 Oct 2026 18:50:38 GMT
Help us crown the most trusted anti virus, VPNs and security tools of 2026 in our People’s Picks survey.
 
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.
 
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.
 
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.
 
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.
 
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.
 
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.
 
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 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.
 
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.
 
“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.
 
How I Captured These Tricky Macro Photos for a Major CNET Feature Story - CNET Sat, 20 Jun 2026 17:00:39 GMT
This is how I captured macro images at home for a major CNET story, and had one shortlisted for a prestigious award.
 
Does Verizon’s Simplicity Phone Plan Live up to Its Name? We Compare It to MyPlan - CNET Tue, 16 Jun 2026 15:01:10 GMT
For a home internet bundle, the carrier has also introduced Verizon One.
 
Apple’s $250M Siri Settlement Is Taking Claims. Find Out If You Qualify - CNET Wed, 06 May 2026 18:26:08 GMT
Eligible recipients in the class action settlement can now sign up for payouts over Apple’s AI lawsuit.
 
This Is My Favorite Microsoft 365 Replacement and It’s Free on Linux, Mac and Windows - CNET Fri, 16 Jan 2026 11:01:19 GMT
You can get a word processor, a spreadsheet program and more for free with LibreOffice.
 
Disneyland and Disney World: New Lands, Rides and Areas in 2026 and Beyond - CNET Wed, 31 Dec 2025 13:05:45 GMT
Monstropolis, Villains Land, Piston Peak, Avengers rides, Indiana Jones and more. Here are all the details.
 
Everything You Should Know About Mail Categories on Your iPhone - CNET Wed, 11 Dec 2024 17:45:47 GMT
These categories can be nice, but you can turn them off if you don’t like them.