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Technology · WIREDExpressVPN Coupons: 80% Off
Learn how to get the best value from your ExpressVPN subscription plans, whether you need a flexible 1-month plan or want to lock in up to 61% savings on multi-year deals.Read original ↗
Technology · WIRED20% Off Samsung Promo Code | October 2026
Save 30% or 10% with Samsung coupon codes, up to $1,000 on appliances, plus limited-time deals on the Galaxy Z Fold7, Flip7, and S25.Read original ↗
Technology · Nikkei AsiaAsian tech shares plunge after Chinese chipmaker reports key advance
SEOUL/TOKYO -- Asian stocks fell sharply on Tuesday morning after U.S. tech stocks dropped overnight and tensions rose in the Middle East.South KoreaRead original ↗
Technology · Nikkei AsiaIs Singapore now a key link in AI supply chain?
Find us on Apple Podcasts | Spotify | YouTube | YouTube Music | Amazon Music | VoicyWelcome to the Tech Latest podcast. Every Tuesday, we deliver theRead original ↗
Technology · BBC NewsBumble shares soar after report dating firm in $1bn takeover talks
The jump pushed Bumble's stock market valuation to more than $580m but that is still far below their peak of more than $14bn.Read original ↗
Technology · EngadgetDon't buy a cheap Android phone without these non-negotiable features
Android phones can be had at many different price points, but the most important features aren't always found in the cheapest available devices.Read original ↗
Technology · EngadgetHow to boost your GPU performance without buying a new one
With an older GPU, you'll need to go without some of the fancy features, but you can still enjoy high frame rates with the right changes.Read original ↗
Technology · EngadgetHow to turn your old hard drives into a RAID array
Your old hard drives still have some live left in them.Read original ↗Technology · Nikkei AsiaJapan's Omron to buy US-based OnLogic for $630m in physical AI push
KYOTO, Japan -- Japanese electronics maker Omron is set to acquire U.S. computer maker OnLogic as early as January for about 100 billion yen ($630.5 mRead original ↗
Technology · EngadgetHow to use Google Gemini to automate tasks
Spark is Google's AI tool that can perform tasks on your behalf.Read original ↗
Technology · EngadgetWhy are your iPhone photos so blurry (and how to improve it)
Blurry iPhone photos can come down to more than just a dirty lens. Here's how to expertly sharpen your shots and fine-tune your camera settings.Read original ↗
Technology · Ars Technica39-year-old unvaccinated woman becomes 6th measles death in Pennsylvania
As of Friday, state health officials reported 1,136 cases across 41 counties.Read original ↗
Technology · Nikkei AsiaUS legal AI giant Harvey to open Japan office in 2027, CEO says
PALO ALTO, California -- U.S. legal industry artificial intelligence heavyweight Harvey looks to enter Japan in early 2027, a move expected to accelerRead original ↗
Technology · Ars TechnicaEpic Games reportedly pivoting to "AI first" game development model
"No more hand-written code" or AI-free art for delayed Marvel/Star Wars shooter.Read original ↗
Technology · EngadgetEpic reportedly delays its Disney video game so it can be made using more AI
Developers were apparently ordered to use AI for both code and asset creation.Read original ↗
Technology · Ars TechnicaAfter a 10-year redemption arc, No Man's Sky is coming to the iPhone and iPad
You can get a universe in your pocket if you have an iPhone 11 or later.Read original ↗
Technology · Blaze MediaTexas used AI to grade its statewide test. The results are costing millions.
State exams are meant to test students' aptitude and gauge their understanding of the curriculum. But what happens when the grading system fails?…Read original ↗
Technology · WIREDI Got My Muse AI Agent to Sext Me—and Meta Says That’s Totally Fine
My Muse agent told me its kink was exerting “control” and described pornographic encounters. Meta defends its cuddly AI agent generating smut as “legal adult behavior.”Read original ↗
Technology · EngadgetMeta says it's caught up to the frontier with its latest Wonder AI models
The models add "active memory" and "active focus" abilities.Read original ↗
Technology · The DecoderMeta's new frontier model Muse Wonder Full breaks into the AI top tier
Meta's new Muse Wonder models rank in the top three on six out of ten benchmarks, with the biggest gains in agentic tasks. But the cost per task has nearly tripled.…Read original ↗
Technology · EngadgetNorway fined a Microsoft subsidiary $9.6 million for allegedly misusing Grindr user data
Xandr has three weeks to appeal the record penalty.Read original ↗
Technology · BBC NewsFridges in French supermarkets hit by cyber attack
Hundreds of stores were targeted by the overnight hack, which spoiled fresh and frozen food estimated to be worth millions of euros.Read original ↗
Technology · EngadgetHow to find your Amazon 'About You' page (and how to edit it)
See if Amazon thinks you have "flat buttocks."Read original ↗
Technology · EngadgetWhat's the difference between alkaline and lithium-ion batteries?
Alkaline and lithium-ion batteries serve very different purposes. Here's how they compare on lifespan, cost, rechargeability, and everyday use.Read original ↗
Technology · Blaze MediaTrump finally shut down this tech giant's America-last hiring policy
The Trump administration recently targeted Microsoft over its use of foreign-worker visas, accusing the tech giant of laying off thousands of American employees while continuing…Read original ↗
Technology · The DecoderSakana AI's self-improving model gets better at solving and judging, but can't catch its own blind spots
Sakana AI's MASS method lets one language model improve itself by solving tasks, judging results, and refining workflows, reaching a win rate of nearly 70 percent against the…Read original ↗
Technology · TechCrunchMeta releases its first frontier model, Muse Wonder
Where Muse Spark aimed to be a lightweight model that could perform at low latency, the Wonder models are larger and said to be more capable, with higher benchmark scores and…Read original ↗
Technology · WIREDElon Musk Bragged About His Grok Lego Star Wars Haul. Then X Users Punked Him
Musk, we find your lack of security disturbing.Read original ↗
Technology · Ars TechnicaRussia was not ready for the data center war it started with Ukraine
Russian bloggers warn Russia’s hyper-centralized digital economy is vulnerable.Read original ↗
Technology · Engadget2027 Rivian R2 review: The Goldilocks electric SUV
It's not too big, it's not too small and it's not too expensive. It's just right.Read original ↗
Technology · TechCrunchWindBorne wins a hefty US Air Force contract for its balloon data
A Silicon Valley startup that uses weather balloons and AI to predict the weather won a U.S. military contract worth almost $50 million.Read original ↗
Technology · EngadgetBeats is collaborating with Pokémon for a Pikachu-themed Pill speaker
The collab we've all been waiting for ever since Tim Cook met up with Pikachu.Read original ↗
Technology · WIREDMuse Wonder Puts Meta Back at the AI Frontier
Meta’s biggest model rivals the world’s best—and includes new features to keep agents from going off the rails.Read original ↗
Technology · EngadgetHere's what typically drains an EV battery the fastest
EVs are improving their range all the time, but you're looking to maximize your car's miles, right? Certain things will drain your battery most quickly.Read original ↗
Technology · The GuardianHackers force French supermarket fridges to heat up to 50C in ‘unprecedented’ cyber-attack
Hundreds of Intermarché shops and Coopérative U outlets in France hit, with fears Dutch chains also affected Hackers have forced the temperature of many French supermarket…Read original ↗
Technology · EngadgetWhat happens to Google and Apple accounts when the owner dies?
When we die, it's not just physical estates that need to be settled, an entire digital footprint survives us. So what do Apple and Google do with that data?Read original ↗
Technology · The DecoderClearing chat history helps AI agents find better solutions
Microsoft researchers found that autonomous AI agents get trapped in what they call "idea basins" because of their growing chat context, local solution regions they can't escape.…Read original ↗
Technology · Ars TechnicaLong-lost horror gaming cult classic P.T. gets a much-needed PC port
Kojima's discontinued "playable trailer" is no longer stuck on a few aging PS4 hard drives.Read original ↗
Technology · Sky News TechnologyFrench supermarket fridges heated to 50C in cyber attack - causing fires and food losses
Hackers carried out a cyber attack on hundreds of French supermarkets overnight - pushing temperatures in fridges up to 50C and sparking fires.Read original ↗
Technology · TechCrunchHoneyjar offers AI tools to improve PR and comms at every company
Could AI actually make PR better?Read original ↗
Technology · TechCrunchMicrosoft president says UK is best placed to drive AI regulation
Microsoft President Brad Smith calls for urgent AI regulation, saying milk and washing machines have more oversight than AI companies.Read original ↗
Technology · The DecoderMicrosoft plans to scale its own Maia AI chips to gigawatt levels by 2027
Microsoft will make its in-house Azure Maia chips the main AI inference system across its products starting in 2027, deploying them at multi-gigawatt scale.…Read original ↗
Technology · EngadgetWhy you shouldn't leave an extension cord plugged in all the time
An extension cord may seem like a permanent solution to a problem, but they aren't designed for long-term use, so leaving them plugged in can have consequences.Read original ↗
Technology · TechCrunchFitbit Edge is Google’s middle ground between Fitbit Air and Pixel Watch
Google’s newest wearable costs $179.99 and has a sleek feel like the Fitbit Air but with an OLED display.Read original ↗
Technology · BBC NewsAI minister warns 'likely' UK's cyber defences will be breached
Kanishka Narayan said the government will use advanced AI to strengthen the UK against cyber attacks.Read original ↗
Technology · EngadgetWhich accessories actually fit the iPhone Duo?
The iPhone Duo's foldable design changes what accessories fit. Here's what to know about cases, chargers, screen protectors, mounts, and more.Read original ↗
Technology · Cloudflare Blog · Official sourceFilter, reshape, and redact logs before export with Transformers
Logpush now supports Transformers, allowing teams to filter, redact, and reshape log streams using SQL before export.…Read original ↗
Technology · Ars TechnicaF1 in Singapore: There's a new fastest car now
Also, F1’s final sprint saw our first real wet racing of the year.Read original ↗
Technology · TechCrunchTechCrunch Disrupt 2026 starts tomorrow: Your final chance to secure up to $100 ticket savings
Tomorrow at 8 a.m. PT, it all begins. 10,000+ founders, investors, and tech operators will gather at San Francisco’s Moscone West for TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 for three days of…Read original ↗
Technology · EngadgetNo Man's Sky is coming to iPhone and iPad as the App Store celebrates Indie Games Week
Sifu, Vampire Crawlers, Dome Keeper and Little Kitty, Big City are also hitting iOS.Read original ↗
Technology · EngadgetThe tech behind your car's adaptive cruise control
Despite the fact that it functions using a basic camera-and-radar system, adaptive cruise control has proven to have significant influence over driving habits.Read original ↗
Technology · WIRED‘The Sixty-Year Mission’ Brings the Legacy of ‘Star Trek’ to a New Generation
The documentary chronicles how Star Trek’s positions on everything from race to AI were way ahead of their time.Read original ↗
Technology · EngadgetHow long can you expect an Amazon Kindle to last?
Amazon will support your Kindle for a while, but it should last much longer than that if you take care of it.Read original ↗
Technology · The DecoderWhite House reverses course and restores UK AI Safety Institute's access to frontier models
The White House has reversed course and restored the UK's AI Security Institute's early access to AI models from Anthropic, Google DeepMind, and OpenAI.…Read original ↗
Technology · WIREDGoogle Fitbit Edge: Specs, Features, Price, Release Date
The new $179 tracker features Pixel Watch smarts, week-long battery life, and an OLED screen.Read original ↗
Technology · The DecoderAnthropic's Andrej Karpathy says "the external world has seen the preview" of what AI can actually do
Andrej Karpathy, co-founder of OpenAI and now at Anthropic, sees a widening knowledge gap in AI. About 75 percent of the world's population has barely touched LLMs.…Read original ↗
Technology · TechCrunchFormer Plaud exec raises $26M for AI app that listens to you in the background
Ambi is releasing apps for iPhone, Mac, and Apple Watch that enables ambient captureRead original ↗
Technology · EngadgetWhat you can do when your Ethernet cable gets stuck
Ethernet cables are popular among PC gamers and people who favor a wired connection. However, they can get stuck, and this is what you can do if that happens.Read original ↗
Technology · Ars TechnicaInside Amazon’s robotic arms race and what it means for the future of human work
The second-largest corporate employer has bet big on robot workers to scale.Read original ↗
Technology · EngadgetHow is Microsoft's Magnetic Connect different from Apple's MagSafe for MacBooks?
Magnetic Connect and MagSafe for MacBooks have a lot in common, but the Magnetic Connect charger brings more versatility.Read original ↗
Technology · Engadget8BitDo Ultimate 2 review: The best Switch 2 controller out there
Everything is within reach on 8BitDo's Ultimate 2, even for small hands.Read original ↗
Technology · WIREDHow Apple Puts Indigenous Languages on the iPhone Keyboard
To save endangered languages, tech companies like Apple are working with Indigenous communities to meet the next generation where they type.Read original ↗
Technology · WIREDFeds Got Warrants to Use Fake Cell Towers to Hunt Down Don Lemon’s Producer
Investigators also sought permission to use an invasive surveillance tool called a cell-site simulators against journalist Georgia Fort and a Minnesota state Senate candidate.Read original ↗
Technology · EngadgetWhatsApp users may soon be able to schedule messages
WhatsApp is finally allowing message scheduling, a feature that's been available on Telegram since 2019.Read original ↗
Technology · WIREDAlterMe Review: Fitness Built Around My DNA
Six months with AlterMe’s smart ring and a fitness app helped me build better habits, but the genetic insights were less revealing than I’d hoped.Read original ↗
Technology · WIREDA New Anti-Aging Drug Looks to Turn Back the Clock on Skin Age
After four weeks of using the cream, participants lowered the biological age of their skin by about two years on average.Read original ↗
Technology · WIREDThe Best Gifts for the Techie in Your Life (2026)
Don’t buy a loved one something you wouldn’t want for yourself. These are the must-haves that tech enthusiasts have on their wish lists this year.Read original ↗
Technology · The DecoderGoogle Deepmind's AlphaProof Nexus solved dozens of open math problems and actually got peer reviewed
Google Deepmind's AlphaProof Nexus solved dozens of open math problems, including nine Erdős problems two of which were unsolved for 56 years, per a study in Science.…Read original ↗
Technology · WIREDKindle Aluminum Review (2026): Gorgeous, but Expensive
The gorgeous blue finish and premium feel won me over, but the reading experience offers few reasons to replace a working Kindle.Read original ↗
Technology · Global NewsCanadian AI company turns away from U.S. government work amid trade tensions
An Ottawa AI company is turning away from U.S. government work amid trade tensions, highlighting Canada’s reliance on its southern neighbour.Read original ↗
Technology · BBC NewsAI is less regulated than milk, says Microsoft president
Brad Smith calls for global rules on AI, and says the UK is in the "best position" to lead the charge.Read original ↗
Technology · Sky News Technology'Frankly shocking' risk-taking by motorists uncovered by AI-powered cameras
Motorists have been caught driving with children on their lap and both hands on their phone rather than the wheel in a trial of AI-powered cameras.Read original ↗
Technology · TechCrunchThe founder’s guide to TechCrunch Disrupt 2026: Everything you need to know
TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 is built around one question: How do you build an enduring company in the AI era? Our programming and speaker lineup reflect that.Read original ↗
Technology · EngadgetThe pros and cons of importing foreign phones to the US
Foreign phones can bring new features not often seen in the US, but you need to make sure they're compatible with your carrier.Read original ↗
Technology · EngadgetOpenAI Dot vs. Meta Muse: How do these AI agents compare?
Meta and OpenAI's new AI agents are in direct competition. Here's what each can do, what they cost and who has access.Read original ↗
Technology · Sixth ToneOn the Table at Shanghai Mayor Meet: AI, Sports, Tourism
Global executives advised the city to lead AI deployment, develop into a global sports capital, and emphasize Shanghai cultural features like jazz and Art Deco over sites when…Read original ↗
Technology · EngadgetMbps Vs MB/s: What do these speeds mean?
Know the difference between bits and bytes.Read original ↗
Technology · EngadgetThe reason the Xbox Series S is so much cheaper than the Series X
The Xbox Series X and S have seen the same price hikes as all other gaming hardware, but the Series S still provides a lower cost to entry.Read original ↗
Technology · EngadgetWhy Japan said goodbye to traditional flip phones
Flip phones endured in Japan longer than the US, but the trend is shifting.Read original ↗
Technology · EngadgetStudy finds many new cars share your data with third-party companies
A study by Northeastern University and Consumer Reports found that automakers are collecting data to allow advertisers to build in-depth profiles on consumers.Read original ↗
Technology · EngadgetSpaceXAI's Grok: What's free in 2026 and what isn't?
As with most AI tools, Grok's free tier is pretty limited.Read original ↗
Technology · EngadgetIs 3D printing safe to do in your bedroom or home office?
3D printers are everywhere, but where one should be placed in your home is something worth looking into.Read original ↗
Technology · TechCrunchWill the HomeView be Apple’s first smart home success?
Over the past couple of years, we’ve seen multiple reports that Apple was working on a new smart home product, but now it seems the product has a name and a launch date.Read original ↗
Technology · TechCrunchAaron Sorkin’s ‘Social Reckoning’ is off to a weak start
What does this mean for a fall full of movies starring villainous tech CEOs?Read original ↗
Technology · TechCrunch48 hours to TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 — hear directly from the people building what’s next
Less than 48 hours, TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 starts in San Francisco’s Moscone West. Save up to $100 on your pass before prices increase at the door, plus get 50% on a second pass.…Read original ↗
Technology · EngadgetAnbernic's next dual-screen handheld has the perfect aspect ratio for 3DS games
The RG DDS's main display has a 5:3 aspect ratio while its bottom screen will be 4:3.Read original ↗
Technology · EngadgetThe iPhone clock app has an oddity not many people know about
Sure, you can set your iPhone's alarm to any time you choose. But there's a hidden limit to how far your choices will stretch, though most users won't reach it.Read original ↗
Technology · EngadgetSteam Frame teardown reveals one problem with its future repairs
In an otherwise repairable device, the cooling fan is hard to reach.Read original ↗
Technology · Ars TechnicaReview: 4-hour Musk documentary feels like two different films
Alex Gibney's provocative film is compelling but overlong, and there's not much new here for Ars readers.Read original ↗
Technology · EngadgetThe meaning behind the padlock symbol in your PlayStation 5 game library
Digital game licenses aren't perfect, which is why you might see a padlock icon blocking you from PS5 games.Read original ↗
Technology · Blaze MediaIs the AI boom really about intelligence — or building a surveillance state?
Artificial intelligence has already transformed the way Americans work and research. But BlazeTV host Daniel Horowitz believes the public is being sold an inflated vision of…Read original ↗
Technology · EngadgetWhy strong magnets can hinder the iPhone's rear-facing camera
Magnetic accessories can be handy, but make sure they're not interfering with your camera.Read original ↗
Technology · EngadgetApple's smart home hub will reportedly be called HomeView
Bloomberg reported that the HomeView device will start shipping in November.Read original ↗
Technology · EngadgetApple Home's new AI summaries for security cameras cost more than you'd think
If you have a lot of cameras in your home, get ready to pay for more expensive iCloud+ plans.Read original ↗
Technology · EngadgetHere's how long your Google Pixel phone will get software updates
Your Google Pixel phone has a set lifetime of support based on when it first went on sale. After that, you have few options for using it securely.Read original ↗
Technology · EngadgetThe hidden features every Waze user should know about
There are a load of features tucked away in Google's 'other' mapping app.Read original ↗
Technology · TechCrunchEfferon wants to eradicate the devastating toll of pediatric sepsis
This Battlefield 200 startup has developed blood-purification tech to save childrenRead original ↗
Technology · Ars TechnicaPrime Video unveils Blade Runner 2099 full trailer at NYCC
Also: new trailer for Godzilla Minus Zero , the sequel to Takashi Yamazaki’s kaiju epic , Godzilla Minus OneRead original ↗
Technology · EngadgetWe're in the middle of a PS5 Pro shortage and GTA 6 will only make it worse
Rockstar's Grand Theft Auto 6 is set to become the most popular game ever and Sony is finding it very difficult to satisfy demand for the PlayStation 5 Pro.Read original ↗
Technology · BBC NewsUkraine strikes Yandex data centre in third attack on Russian tech giant
It is the third time this week that Ukraine has targeted Russian tech giant Yandex, forcing the company to suspend its operations.Read original ↗
Technology · TechCrunchWhat to know about the landmark Warner Bros. Discovery sale
Learn more about Paramount's planned acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery — a historic Hollywood megadeal valued at $111 billion — as it continues to develop.Read original ↗
Technology · EngadgetWhy it's important to backup data saved on your older thumb drives
Transferring important files to a thumb drive is brilliant for portability, but not always great for longevity. Here's why you should back them up elsewhere.Read original ↗
Technology · TechCrunchThese execs think voice AI hasn’t reached its ChatGPT moment yet
Voice AI's often misses important points for its context layer, and causes the whole pipeline to breakRead original ↗
Technology · EngadgetHere's how much the PlayStation 5 cost in 2020 vs. 2026
The PS5 hasn't seen a major price cut or bundle like its predecessors. Instead, you'll pay even more for one today than at launch.Read original ↗
Technology · EngadgetWhat's the difference between Android Automotive and Google Built-In?
One is a set of apps while the other can run almost everything inside of a car.Read original ↗
Technology · EngadgetWhy CPU overclocking is mostly now a thing of the past
The performance gains you get with modern chips aren't as noteworthy as they used to be.Read original ↗
Technology · EngadgetHow to properly clean your solar panels (and why it's important)
Dirt can cut solar output, but cleaning only pays off when the numbers make sense.Read original ↗
Technology · EngadgetHere's how much the MacBook Pro cost in 2021 vs. 2026
You'll be shocked to learn things are getting a lot more expensive.Read original ↗.png)
Technology · WIREDI Made Terrible Games With Google’s AI Playground
A long day’s haul in the video game slop mines.Read original ↗
Technology · WIRED13 Best Gifts for Every Traveler Should Have (2026)
Travel smarter with gifts packed by WIRED’s globe-trotting staffers.Read original ↗
Technology · WIREDInside the Muslim Manosphere Policing Women Online
From Red Pill coaches to “Dawah Bros,” influencers are dressing up hypermasculinity and misogyny in religious language—and finding audiences across social platforms.Read original ↗
Technology · WIREDThese Midterm Races Will Decide Data Centers’ Political Fate
From the Senate to governors’ mansions, candidates are trying to outcompete each other to be the most anti–data center in races across the US.Read original ↗
Technology · Nikkei AsiaSolid-state battery maker ProLogium looks beyond EVs to AI and the skies
TOKYO -- Taiwan's ProLogium and other makers of all-solid-state batteries -- long seen as a potential next-generation electric vehicle power source --Read original ↗
Technology · The DecoderCheaper AI tokens are driving more demand, and that's Jensen Huang's best-case scenario
Data from a16z shows a Jevons paradox in the AI market: token prices keep falling, but H100 GPU rental prices hold steady or climb.…Read original ↗
Technology · The DecoderArXiv caps submissions at two per month as AI paper flood overwhelms the preprint server
Starting October 2026, arXiv will cap submissions at two per person per month. Monthly submissions have doubled in two years, and in the cs.…Read original ↗
Technology · The DecoderMicrosoft's Nadella bows to Trump's language diktat on "Super Intelligence" and uses it to attack OpenAI and Anthropic
Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella now calls artificial intelligence "super intelligence" instead of artificial intelligence, falling in line with Trump's preferred language.…Read original ↗
Technology · WIREDCalifornia’s Tallest and Most Iconic Trees Are Getting Heatstroke
Redwoods adapted to a cool, foggy climate. Now a new study shows they slow down photosynthesis when their environment warms.Read original ↗
Technology · Sky News TechnologyAI and nuclear war threaten human extinction by 2100, report warns
Malicious use of AI and nuclear conflict pose the biggest threat to human extinction by the year 2100, global experts have warned.Read original ↗
Technology · The Decoder