Adobe in Trouble After Someone Reverse Engineered Adobe Creative Suite and Released It as Open Source
Futurism / 10h
For years, illustrators, photographers, designers, and video editors have been held under the thumb of a single software company: Adobe. The infamous Adobe Creative Suite, later rebranded as the Creative Cloud — a change which brought about an end to true offline use — has long dogged creatives with its incredibly high subscription fees , representing an ironclad grip on the world of artists and
Moon phase today: What the Moon will look like on October 9, 2026
Mashable / 10min
It might not look like it, but there's actually still a small crescent of Moon visible in tonight's sky. It's the night before the New Moon, so don't expect to spot anything on its surface, but keep reading to find out what tonight's Moon means. What is today's Moon phase? As of Friday, Oct. 9, NASA's Daily Moon Guide tracker tells us the Moon is in the Waning Crescent phase, with 2% of its surfa
760+ Unsupervised Tesla in Robotaxi Texas and Florida
Next Big Future / 30min
Tesla just registered a record 150 Cybercabs for its Robotaxi fleet, bringing the total number of Cybercabs registered to date to 319 (up from 169), according to the Texas DMV. Tesla just nearly doubled its registered Cybercabs overnight. 739 unsupervised Tesla robotaxi registered in Texas.
Nvidia-backed AI data centre firm scraps mega listing due to market volatility
BBC News / 50min
Firmus said it had made the decision due to "recent market volatility and prevailing market conditions".
The Google Pixel 11 might seem like a boring upgrade, but I'd still pick it over the Pixel 11 Pro — here's why
Latest from TechRadar / 54min
On the surface, Google’s new Pixel 11 range brings mostly iterative updates over the excellent Pixel 10 lineup across the board. Every handset received a new processor, a brighter display, and camera and software improvements. These upgrades are par for the course these days. The standard Pixel 11 is arguably the least exciting of the bunch, with relatively few changes over its predecessor. But a
Amaysim’s AU$30 NBN 25 plan intro cost is so cheap, I had to do a double take
Latest from TechRadar / 1h
As someone who lives and breathes internet deals , you can bet I was stunned to see Amaysim’s latest offers on a selection of its NBN plans. The Aussie telco, owned by Optus, has often appeared on my radar with some stellar pricing, but its latest discounts knock it out of the park. I’ll touch upon some other offers later on, but for me, the highlight has to be its NBN 25 plan for just AU$30/m fo
I was blown away by JBL’s new Cove wireless speakers. They're finally available in Australia — and with a 20% discount via our coupon code
Latest from TechRadar / 1h
JBL’s new Cove M1, Cove P1 and Cove X1 wireless speakers were announced just over a month ago , and are now available to buy in Australia. The trio marks JBL’s latest attempt to take on the likes of Sonos in the multi-room audio market, and having recently had the chance to see and hear the new speaker range up close, they certainly put up a decent fight. The trip share some interesting features:
NYT Connections hints today: Meanings for each word for Oct. 9, 2026
Mashable / 2h
Looking for spoiler-free NYT Connections hints or just wondering why Connections is trending today? We've got what you need to understand the clues for today's puzzle without spoiling any of the answers. Of course, Mashable has also provided daily hints and answers for Connections, Wordle , and Strands for years, so we can help you if that's also what you need. While we are focused more on meanin
NYT Connections hints today: Clues, answers for October 9, 2026
Mashable / 2h
The NYT Connections puzzle today is not too difficult if you're a sports fan. Connections is the one of the most popular New York Times word games that's captured the public's attention. The game is all about finding the "common threads between words." And just like Wordle , Connections resets after midnight and each new set of words gets trickier and trickier—so we've served up some hints and ti
NYT Strands hints, answers for October 9, 2026
Mashable / 2h
Today's NYT Strands hints will be easy if you're hard to convince. Strands , the New York Times ' elevated word-search game, requires the player to perform a twist on the classic word search. Words can be made from linked letters — up, down, left, right, or diagonal, but words can also change direction, resulting in quirky shapes and patterns. Every single letter in the grid will be part of an an
Wordle today: Answer, hints for October 9, 2026
Mashable / 2h
Today's Wordle answer should be easy to solve if you're a big deal. If you just want to be told today's word, you can jump to the bottom of this article for today's Wordle solution revealed. But if you'd rather solve it yourself, keep reading for some clues, tips, and strategies to assist you. SEE ALSO: Mahjong, Sudoku, free crossword, and more: Play games on Mashable SEE ALSO: NYT Connections hi
Peter Thiel: You Know Who Else Wants to Regulate AI? The Antichrist
Gizmodo / 2h
Thiel's 'Antichrist' lecture series in Nashville is reportedly focused on casting AI regulation advocates as antichrist enablers.
California will force 3D printer makers to block firearm printing — but existing machines will be exempt
Latest from TechRadar / 2h
California’s new law targets 3D printers capable of facilitating gunmaking, not existing machines Existing California 3D printer owners face no new installation requirement Manufacturers cannot comply fully until ASTM establishes the technical standard California has enacted a new requirement that will eventually make manufacturers add firearm prevention technology to certain 3D printers . The la
Microsoft says 'break up with your MacBook' and buy a Surface Laptop Ultra
Latest from TechRadar / 2h
Microsoft just launched the Surface Laptop Ultra It's urging Apple laptop owners to "break up with your MacBook and get up to $1,000" The trade-in values you'll get for older MacBooks are low, and you'd be much better off selling second-hand yourself It's clear enough that the new Surface Laptop Ultra is aiming to poach MacBook Pro owners, and Microsoft is making no secret of that fact – indeed,
There's a new cheap wireless 4K HDMI system that's super-tempting if you want a cleaner TV or projector setup — but it's held back by limitations on Dolby Atmos, gaming, and picture quality
Latest from TechRadar / 3h
Wire-free 4K transmission without requiring Wi-Fi Two models: HDMI-HDMI and USB-C to HDMI $99.99 / £83 (about AU$144) If you liked the idea of Nyrius's wire-free 4K streamer but couldn't justify the price, the firm has launched a more affordable wireless kit: the Phoenix Prime 4K30. Like its more expensive sibling, it transmits and receives 4K video, but it's half the price at just $99.99 / £83.2
SpaceX calls for better coordination in orbit after near-misses with Starlink
Ars Technica - All content / 3h
Space has plenty of room for more megaconstellations, but only if all operators are willing to share information about where their satellites are and where they're going, a top executive at SpaceX and its AI subsidiary said this week. Michael Nicolls, SpaceX's vice president for Starlink and president of Elon Musk's artificial intelligence company, xAI, used a presentation Tuesday at the Internat
Judge weighs if Trump can charge $100K for early access to Truth Social posts
Ars Technica - All content / 3h
Likely in the next few weeks, a federal judge will decide if Donald Trump can become the first president to personally profit from selling early access to government information in his social media posts. At a hearing Wednesday, Department of Justice civil attorney Brantley Mayers argued that there was no conflict whatsoever with Trump charging up to $100,000 monthly for instant API access to Tru
Trump Mobile hack and apparent lack of FCC authorization raise security alarms
Ars Technica - All content / 3h
Trump Mobile apparently failed to obtain necessary authorizations to operate the international calling portion of its phone service, Sen. Maggie Hassan (D-N.H.) wrote in a letter to the company today. Her letter said Trump Mobile also doesn't appear to have submitted a required plan for fighting robocalls. Trump Mobile's key business partner, Liberty Mobile Wireless, did make a robocall database
Feds get ready to rewrite car headlight rules
Ars Technica - All content / 3h
One of the regulations that make vehicles in the US different from those in Europe or Japan is our headlight rules. They’re laid out in the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards (FMVSS), and changing them is—or used to be—a lengthy, laborious process, which is a major reason automotive lighting technology has lagged in the US. But the current administration says it’s time for “bolstering driver
Varda Space Industries Raises $250 Million at a $1.6 Billion Valuation
Next Big Future / 3h
Varda hd a $250M Series D raise, bringing the total amount of capital raised to $598 million with a $1.6Billion valuation. Varda is a microgravity-enabled life sciences company that processes materials in orbit and returns them to Earth. This funding will help them build more vehicles, grow pharmaceutical partnerships, and advance toward the first medicine ... Read more
Everything Crunchyroll Announced at New York Comic Con 2026
Gizmodo / 4h
The streamer dropped the first trailer for the highly anticipated 'The Guy She Was Interested in Wasn't a Guy at All,' among many other things.
Roundtables: A Conversation With the Creator of AI-Designed Viruses
MIT Technology Review / 4h
Friday, October 16, 2026 Can AI design new life forms? In 2025, Stanford University PhD student Samuel King came up with a preliminary answer when he used a generative AI model to propose genetic blueprints for microscopic viruses. It isn’t yet an example of AI-generated life, but that could be next. Join senior AI reporter James O’Donnell as he interviews King about his work, being named one of
Google's head of data center design has jumped ship to Anthropic — so will this lead to a huge boost in capacity?
Latest from TechRadar / 4h
Anthropic is assembling a deep bench of former Google infrastructure specialists Google continues to lose veterans across critical data center functions to Anthropic John M. Wilson’s move adds another senior name to Anthropic’s infrastructure operation Google’s former global design and construction chief John M. Wilson has joined Anthropic as a technical staff member overseeing EMEA capacity deli
Ryobi vs. Craftsman vs. Hyper Tough—Which store brand power tools are best?
How-To Geek / 4h
Are you curious about how Ryobi, Craftsman, and Hyper Tough tools compare? My answer may surprise you, but here's how each store brand power tool stacks up against the others.
Apple reportedly plans touchscreen MacBook and iPad Mini launch for this month
Engadget / 5h
The wait to (literally) get your hands on the tech may almost be over.
Trump Admin Suspends Microsoft From Sponsoring H-1B Visa Holders for Green Cards
Gizmodo / 5h
Vice President JD Vance announced that Microsoft and several other tech firms can no longer participate in a program to provide legal residency to skilled foreign workers.
Solo travel safety tips every traveler should know
The Points Guy Articles / 5h
Solo travel has many perks . Even this writer — who loves traveling with friends and family — saw the appeal during my first European solo trip earlier this year. However, traveling alone can also feel daunting because you're responsible for everything, including your own safety. Not to worry; our globetrotting team at TPG has your back with road-tested tips to help you stay safe and make the mos
Why are more roofs not made of solar tiles?
BBC News / 5h
Solar tiles were touted as an attractive alternative to solar panels - why have they not taken off?
Anduril nets $2.9 billion US Navy submarine shipyard contract — days after CEO Palmer Luckey signs up to Pentagon weapons group
Latest from TechRadar / 5h
Anduril wins a Navy contract worth up to $2.9 billion for submarines Palmer Luckey joined Project Meridian days before Anduril received its Navy contract Anduril will invest $3.7 billion of its own money in the shipyard Anduril has secured a US Navy agreement worth as much as $2.9 billion, linking the defense technology company to submarine manufacturing. The award arrives shortly after co-founde
Quordle hints and answers for Friday, October 9 (game #1719)
Latest from TechRadar / 5h
Looking for a different day? A new Quordle puzzle appears at midnight each day for your time zone – which means that some people are always playing 'today's game' while others are playing 'yesterday's'. If you're looking for Thursday's puzzle instead then click here: Quordle hints and answers for Thursday, October 8 (game #1718) . Quordle was one of the original Wordle alternatives and is still g
NYT Strands hints and answers for Friday, October 9 (game #950)
Latest from TechRadar / 5h
Looking for a different day? A new NYT Strands puzzle appears at midnight each day for your time zone – which means that some people are always playing 'today's game' while others are playing 'yesterday's'. If you're looking for Thursday's puzzle instead then click here: NYT Strands hints and answers for Thursday, October 8 (game #949) . Strands is the NYT's latest word game after the likes of Wo
NYT Connections hints and answers for Friday, October 9 (game #1216)
Latest from TechRadar / 5h
Looking for a different day? A new NYT Connections puzzle appears at midnight each day for your time zone – which means that some people are always playing 'today's game' while others are playing 'yesterday's'. If you're looking for Thursday's puzzle instead then click here: NYT Connections hints and answers for Thursday, October 8 (game #1215) . Good morning! Let's play Connections, the NYT's cl
Someone Posted an Instagram Selfie. Scientists Spotted a Giant New Species in the Background
Gizmodo / 5h
Sometimes, scientific discoveries can come from the most unexpected sources.
You don't need a third-party app to squash tracking on Android (it's in the settings)
How-To Geek / 5h
Some people like ads tailored to their interests, but many don't want their app usage, browser activity, and location information recorded under a personal ID. That's when marketers, ISPs, and app developers can use or sell unidentifiable but profiled information about your activities to third parties for marketing and data-harvesting purposes.
New York Comic Con 2026: Everything announced at Marvel TVs panel
Mashable / 5h
One of the most anticipated panels at New York Comic Con 2026 was Marvel's "Up Next From Marvel Television and Marvel Animation" panel, and for good reason. Marvel announced new series, teased upcoming seasons of popular shows, and even surprised attendees with the entire first episode of VisionQuest . Brad Winderbaum, head of Marvel Television and Marvel Animation, took the stage with moderator
ICE Emails Discuss Using Palantir-Supported Tool to Investigate Voter Fraud
Wired / 5h
Documents obtained by Democracy Forward show that ICE looked into feeding voter roll data into the ELITE tool, normally used to identify targets for deportation.
President Trump awards Big Tech donors with nation’s highest science prizes
TechCrunch / 5h
Together, the awardees have donated nearly $6 billion to efforts tied to Trump and his administration.
Yes, the Defenders Are Returning for ‘Daredevil: Born Again’ Season 3
Gizmodo / 5h
Charlie Cox was joined by Finn Jones and Krysten Ritter at Marvel's New York Comic Con panel.
Clinical Trial Indicates A.I. Chatbots Could Aid Urgent Care
NYT > Technology / 6h
Nearly 100 patients discussed their maladies with a Google bot, called AMIE, before meeting with physicians.
7 Home Assistant features I wish I’d started using sooner
How-To Geek / 6h
I've been using Home Assistant for more than a decade, but I still come across things I've never seen before. Several great features make Home Assistant more powerful and easier to use, and I wish I'd started using them sooner.
An online black market — for In-N-Out double-doubles
Mashable / 6h
There are several reasons why the fast-food chain In-N-Out Burger is a cult favorite , including immaculate restaurants, an affordable menu, secret items, and made-to-order burgers. The insistence on serving fresh double-doubles, fries, and shakes is the reason In-N-Out doesn’t participate in online food delivery services like DoorDash or GrubHub. But, as reported by L.A. Material, a thriving Bla
We watched VisionQuests first episode at New York Comic Con. Its a trip.
Mashable / 6h
Marvel screened the first episode of VisionQuest at New York Comic Con today, surprising attendees of its packed "Up Next From Marvel Television and Marvel Animation" panel. The energy was electric as audiences got an early look at the MCU's latest show, which marks the end of the loosely connected WandaVision trilogy that began with WandaVision and Agatha All Along . VisionQuest reunites viewers
Deal Days is your chance to get a PDF editor for life for under $25
Mashable / 6h
TL;DR: During Deal Days, you can get an AcePDF Lifetime License for just $23.97. Sale ends Oct. 11. Opens in a new window Credit: Acethinker AcePDF Converter & Editor: Lifetime License $23.97 $99.99 Save $76.02 Most PDF editors ask you to pay a monthly fee. It’s a hefty investment just to use one of the most popular file formats in the world, but there are other options. AcePDF is a popular new P
Deal Days gets you ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, and more for just $59.97 for life
Mashable / 6h
TL;DR: ChatPlayground AI Unlimited is $59.97 for life through Oct. 11, bringing 20+ AI models into one interface for side-by-side comparisons, unlimited messages, file chats, and AI image generation. Opens in a new window Credit: ChatPlayground AI ChatPlayground AI: Lifetime Subscription (Unlimited Plan) $59.97 $619 Save $559.03 If you’ve ever copied the same prompt into three different AI tools
Sapphic romance meets Nirvana in new anime The Guy She Was Interested in Wasnt a Guy at All
Mashable / 6h
Girl meets boy. Girl falls for boy's impeccable taste in music. Boy turns out to be a girl. That's the irresistible premise of The Guy She Was Interested in Wasn't a Guy at All , the fan-favorite yuri manga making its anime debut in 2027. At New York Comic Con on Thursday, Crunchyroll unveiled the adaptation's world premiere trailer , giving fans their first look at Aya and Mitsuki's budding roma
You can now play Doom on a SQL database in one of the most astonishing porting projects we've ever seen
Latest from TechRadar / 6h
Vogel ported Doom to run entirely inside a SQL database The port draws 640×480 full-color frames from about 1,300 lines of SQL Missing BSP-tree traversal in DoomQL prompted Vogel to start a second version Developer Lukas Vogel has ported Doom to run entirely inside a SQL database, with both the game logic and rendering handled through queries. The project, called SQLDoom, stores level geometry an
3 star-studded Netflix sci-fi movies to watch this weekend (October 9-11)
How-To Geek / 6h
Netflix 's U.S. top five is predominantly earthbound at the moment, which is no real surprise. Jacob Tremblay plays a young Ted Kaczynski while Shailen Woodley gives chase in Unabomber, Tyler Perry's Doing Life keeps his chart streak alive, and the true-crime doc The Widower: 'Til Death Do Us Part is mesmerizing nonfiction (more on it in my weekly documentary roundup ).
IDC: Worldwide PC shipments in Q3 fell 20 percent from last year
Engadget / 6h
"With macro conditions worsening, the risk is that the outlook for the next few quarters gets worse before it gets better."
Alexa Tablet vs iPad Pro: How Amazon is keeping up with Apple
Engadget / 6h
Amazon's latest and greatest tablet shares some key similarities to Apple's high-end iPads, but the devil is in the details.
Mini PC vs. NAS: I've used both in my homelab for 8 years, but there's only one I'd recommend to beginners
How-To Geek / 7h
I’ve been running a homelab for about eight years now, and during that time I’ve used both mini PCs and NAS systems for all kinds of workloads. I’ve also gone through several generations of Mini PCs and NAS. After all that experimentation, there is one I would recommend to most people starting their first homelab.
Inside Elon Musk’s Midterm Spending Spree
Wired / 7h
This week on “Uncanny Valley,” we discuss where Elon Musk’s PAC is spending millions, the latest ideology Trump claims is dangerous, and the backlash against the designer behind Muse’s logo.
Anthropic bans 'sustained and needless abusive or cruel behavior' toward its AI models
Engadget / 7h
The company is also tightening its election policy ahead of the midterms.
Ukraine is building 'something similar' to Starlink, Zelensky claims — let's hope it fares better than Russia's disastrous Rassvet launch
Latest from TechRadar / 7h
President Zelensky has announced the development of a Ukrainian Starlink replica The Ukraine military requires better connectivity for drone support and other communications It is understood Ukraine will launch 120 satellites in 2027 using SpaceX Ukraine is planning its own Starlink system, designed to assist in the planning and deployment of military defence operations against Russia, according
How to watch Georgie & Mandy's First Marriage season 3 online for FREE — stream from anywhere
Latest from TechRadar / 7h
Watch Georgie & Mandy's First Marriage season 3 online Georgie & Mandy's First Marriage season 3 premiere: Thursday, October 8 at 8pm ET US broadcast: CBS via Fubo Free Trial US stream: Paramount Plus Use NordVPN to watch from anywhere Georgie & Mandy's First Marriage season 3 promises all kinds of chaos. First of all, Georgie and his mother, Mary, are not on speaking terms after she started dati
Miami Passenger Caught With 10 Live Birds In His Underwear— Defended It For “Personal Use” [Roundup]
View from the Wing / 7h
Customs officers noticed a bulge and found six tubes holding 10 live birds in a Miami passenger’s underwear. Plus, an 80-minute Delta lounge wait, Iberia’s false explanation for denied boarding, and fraud allegations against a Hilton and Marriott hotel operator.
Iron and Viking Age Scandinavians Kept Their Victims’ Bones Around the House
Gizmodo / 7h
Among the macabre discoveries was a child’s skull planted between the floors, which people walked over for years.
A Trio of New ‘Marvel Zombies’ Animated Specials Are Lurching to Disney+
Gizmodo / 7h
The first arrives in 2027, followed by new installments in 2028 and 2029.
Pretend you’re sitting at Elizabeth Holmes’ desk on this weirdly detailed website
TechCrunch / 7h
With over a thousand emails, slides, texts, and documents from the United States v. Elizabeth Holmes trial, Extend engineer Bo Lau created a website that simulates what it might have been like to rifle through the Theranos founder's desk.
8 super-popular VS Code extensions you don't actually need anymore
How-To Geek / 7h
Every extension you install adds startup time, uses memory, and gives you one more thing that can break after an update. Over the years, VS Code has absorbed many once-essential extensions by replacing them with built-in features. That means you might be running an extension for something VS Code can already do natively, making your setup more cluttered than it needs to be.
Tim Apple Is Dead. Long Live Jensen Twaaahng
Gizmodo / 7h
President Trump struggled to speak coherently during a ceremony Thursday.
Marvel’s Mysterious New Show Is Actually Called ‘Zodiac’
Gizmodo / 7h
Who or what it's about we don't know, but the news broke at New York Comic Con.
Anthropic Moves Us One Step Closer to Making ‘Clanker’ a Slur
Gizmodo / 7h
Claude simply will not take your abuse.
Child safety group calls ChatGPT for Teens an unacceptable risk
Engadget / 7h
After extensive testing, Common Sense Media found the chatbot failed in five key areas.
Cyberpunk 2077 is the latest video game to get the movie treatment
Engadget / 8h
Paramount Pictures will develop the film and CD Projekt Red will produce.
These brand-new gestures changed how I use my Pixel Watch
How-To Geek / 8h
Google's one-handed gestures for the Pixel Watch have quietly grown from a niche trick into a real way to control the watch. With Wear OS 7 on the Pixel Watch 5, double pinch and wrist turn reach far more screens. Here's what they do and whether they're worth enabling.
Mars’s Weirdest Cloud Forms in a Way Scientists Thought Was Impossible
Gizmodo / 8h
The physical process likely behind this cloud's formation has never been observed in a planetary atmosphere before.
Are you an Alaska Airlines loyalist? Here's why you need the Citi / AAdvantage Executive
The Points Guy Articles / 8h
When choosing a cobranded airline card, it's natural to focus on the airlines you fly most often. After all, benefits like free checked bags, priority boarding and a faster path to elite status are usually most valuable when you're loyal to that airline. But, I often encourage people to think beyond a card's airline or hotel partner when deciding whether it makes sense for them. Take the Citi® /
Netflix Drops First Trailer for FTX Crypto Scandal Miniseries ‘The Altruists’
Gizmodo / 8h
The upcoming series chronicles the rise and fall of disgraced crypto mogul Sam Bankman-Fried and his ex-girlfriend Caroline Ellison.
RIP Margaret Hamilton, whose code saved the Apollo 11 Moon landing
Ars Technica - All content / 8h
Margaret Hamilton, who coined the term "software engineering" and led the development of onboard flight software for NASA's Apollo program in the 1960s, died last week at the age of 90. A recipient of the Presidential Medal of Freedom in 2016, Hamilton was also immortalized as a LEGO minifig the following year—part of the "Women of NASA" set that also included astronauts Mae Jemison and Sally Rid
Let's Encrypt cuts certificate lifetimes to 64 days starting February 2027
Ars Technica - All content / 8h
Let's Encrypt is continuing a push toward tighter security by reducing free SSL/TLS certificate lifetimes from 90 days to 64 days, starting February 10, 2027. For administrators already implementing modern ACME clients that support ARI (ACME Renewal Information), the change should be seamless. For those still relying on hardcoded renewal schedules or manual processes, February will be the deadlin
Driver wins $76 after ALPR led to bogus traffic stop, drug searches
Ars Technica - All content / 8h
A federal jury in Texas recently ruled in favor of a man who sued Bexar County and its sheriff over allegations that the agency ran what the plaintiff’s attorneys called an “unconstitutional traffic stop scheme” enabled by “AI-powered” license plate readers. Late last month, plaintiff Alek Schott of Houston was awarded $76, one dollar for each minute that he was detained. (Schott asked for this e
RFK Jr. unveils sweeping federal initiative to find evidence of vaccine injuries
Ars Technica - All content / 8h
Under anti-vaccine Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., the federal health department is undertaking an agency-wide effort to focus on injuries claimed to be related to vaccines. In a press announcement Thursday , the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) laid out four aspects of the large-scale initiative. The first is a new clinic at the National Institutes of Health that is "dedicat
An experimental tour-de-force: Entanglement between glass bead and light
Ars Technica - All content / 8h
Writing about quantum entanglement is always a challenge. There are so many clichés to avoid: It’s mysterious, ghostly, spooky, and weird. Entanglement is none of those things, and yet it is also all of those things—a superposition of clichés, you might say. So, having gotten all of my clichés out of the way in the second sentence, let’s take a look at how a group of researchers managed to entang
Bose Ultra Open Earbuds (2nd Gen) Review: The King of Clip-Ons Is Re-Crowned
Gizmodo / 8h
Bose really focused on the stuff that matters in the second generation of its Ultra Open Earbuds.
Forza Horizon 6 is coming to PS5 on January 26
Engadget / 8h
The racing game's first expansion will also be available early next year.
Fired OpenAI safety researchers dispute misconduct claims, warn of chilling effect
TechCrunch / 8h
Three fired OpenAI safety researchers dispute allegations of mishandling sensitive information, warning in an open letter that their dismissals are creating a chilling effect on the company’s AI safety culture.
Windows 8 wasn't the disaster people remember, but its split personality made it feel like one
How-To Geek / 8h
I still clearly remember the first time I installed Windows 8 Professional on my computer. I was excited because I'd scored an amazing launch deal good enough that I could actually afford two copies of the OS for my computers.
Far-Out Horror Musicals Peaked With ‘Phantom of the Paradise’
Gizmodo / 8h
The 1974 cult-classic sees a wronged composer transform into a creature from beyond, terrorize the music industry that bit his sound and spat him out.
Don’t Want to Spend Time With Your Kids? Train an AI Voice Model of Yourself to Read Them Bedtime Stories
Futurism / 8h
Parenting is hard. Why not let an AI model take over some of your childrearing duties? It may come at the expense of forming lasting emotional bonds with your progeny, but that’s a tradeoff that some AI adherents, evidently, have calculated to be worth it. OpenAI Sam Altman has bragged about how much he relies on ChatGPT to raise his son, and also thinks it’s a good idea to let an AI-generated po
Welcome home: Apple unveils special October event
Mashable / 8h
Just when you thought Apple was done with big events for the year after the iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone Duo announcement last month, the company has announced another special fête for later this month. Apple Senior VP of Worldwide Marketing Greg Joswiak posted a video on his X account on Thursday which teased an upcoming Oct. 13 event. The video shows two women cross-stitching a rainbow Apple logo w
A Billionaire Is Fueling a Rat Explosion in a Chicago Park in the Stupidest Way Possible
Gizmodo / 8h
Undeterred by fines and warnings, 94-year-old electronics billionaire Barre Seid has been accused of creating a “public health hazard” by paying henchmen to feed park animals en masse.
These 5 gadgets are over 10 years old, but I still use them every day
How-To Geek / 9h
The pace of technological development is frightening, with AI tools doing things we would have barely believed just a few years ago. That doesn't mean newer is always better; I still use several gadgets daily that are 10 years old or more.
Paramount Will Follow ‘Street Fighter’ and ‘Call of Duty’ With ‘Cyberpunk 2077’
Gizmodo / 9h
The newly merged studio has begun developing a movie based on the troubled sci-fi RPG.
She Designed Meta’s New AI Logo. Then Came the Hate
Wired / 9h
Jessica Hische knew working for Meta might upset some people. But she didn’t anticipate just how angry they would get.
Google is doing away with Safety Signal on Pixel Watch
Engadget / 9h
Access to the emergency feature for LTE-connected wearables will end by December.
Trump Administration Cuts Off Access to a Major Immigration Program for Workers at Microsoft and Adobe
Wired / 9h
“There has been no company in the United States, unfortunately, that has abused this system more than Microsoft,” Vice President JD Vance said on Thursday.
Acer's 13-in-1 Laptop Docking Station upgrades your laptop for under $100
How-To Geek / 9h
You're lucky to get a handful of ports on a new laptop, so it's worth investing in a docking station, like this one from Acer , to connect multiple monitors or other devices. It has a slimline design that fits most laptop bags, and you'll never have to stress about your limited port selection again.
Hollywood Is Finally Making a Full Medieval Times Movie
Gizmodo / 9h
What would happen if real life knights from the immersive dining experience came into our world?
Citi Double Cash Card Review: Great No Annual Fee Cash Back Card
One Mile at a Time / 9h
The Citi Double Cash® Card is an incredible no annual fee credit card . The card offers 1x ThankYou points when you make a purchase, and 1x ThankYou points when you pay for that purchase, making it one of the best cards for everyday spending. The card also offers amazing flexibility, since rewards can earn you cash back, or you can even potentially earn airline miles or hotel points at an advanta
Android trackers have one big problem that Apple solved years ago
How-To Geek / 9h
Android tracker tags have improved significantly over the past couple of years, but there are still a few areas where AirTag still reigns supreme. The focus is often put on software features , like notifying you when an item is left behind, but I think the real downside is something nobody talks about: their actual physical design.
Google is already removing a safety feature for the 2-year-old Pixel Watch 3
How-To Geek / 9h
The Pixel Watch 3 was only released two years ago, but it's already shedding a potentially vital feature. Google has warned that LTE models of the Pixel Watch 2 and 3 are losing free cellular access to Safety Signal on December 12.
White House blocks Microsoft from foreign worker hiring program
BBC News / 9h
An international visa program has for years allowed US tech companies to hire highly skilled workers from abroad.
The Tech Bros Are Putting Swords on Robots and ‘Democratizing MMA’
Gizmodo / 9h
Man vs. machine.
Patriots Quarterback Drake Maye Is a Moon Landing Truther, Prompting Response From NASA
Futurism / 9h
In yet another confounding testament to the sorry state of the United States education system, New England Patriots quarterback Drake Maye has expressed skepticism about the country’s Moon landings over half a century ago. “I don’t know about the Moon, you know,” he said during a media appearance on Monday . “I think I can see back in the day why we would put on the mask if we went there, but I’m
The Atari 800XL hybrid gaming console is back after decades in obscurity
Engadget / 9h
This updated version connects via HDMI and comes with 25 built-in games.
GTA 6 Cyberleek update: Everything leaked so far, what could be next
Mashable / 9h
Since August, someone (or perhaps a group of people) called Cyberleek has been very busy sharing various gameplay clips of Grand Theft Auto 6 . On Aug. 20, Take-Two Interactive, the parent company of GTA-maker Rockstar Games, filed subpoenas against Microsoft and Discord to try to unmask the leaker, followed soon after by subpoenas against Google and X Corp . Those filings specifically cited "sto
The Sony WH-1000XM5 headphones are still less than $200 following October Prime Day
Mashable / 9h
Save 50%: As of Oct. 8, the Sony WH-1000XM5 headphones are on sale for $198 at Amazon, knocking $201.99 off their $399.99 list price. Opens in a new window Credit: Sony Sony WH-1000XM5 $198 at Amazon $399.99 Save $201.99 Just one month ago, Sony launched a pair of mid-tier headphones targeted toward the more budget conscious consumer who didn't want to sacrifice quality. Who knew that 30 days lat
New study shows concerning rise in developer burnout — and growing distrust in how AI may affect their jobs
Latest from TechRadar / 9h
A significant number of developers consider themselves to be suffering fatigue or burnout, study finds Devs are also concerned about the ethics of AI, and fear being replaced by automated coding tools The Stack Overflow Developer Survey compiled responses from 30,000 developers from 169 countries A new industry survey exploring the state-of-developers has uncovered growing distrust in AI and conc
EgyptAir Pilot Posts El Al Jet Video On October 7—Urges “Violence For Violence”
View from the Wing / 9h
An EgyptAir pilot took video of an El Al plane and paired it with a recording of former Egyptian president Anwar Sadat declaring, “An eye for an eye, a tooth for a tooth, and violence for violence.” He posted it on October 7th.
Watch the trailer for ‘The Altruists,’ Netflix’s show about the FTX scandal
TechCrunch / 10h
A fictionalized Sam Bankman-Fried is coming to your TV screen on November 19.
I’ve written about mechanical keyboards for 5 years. I regret recommending this "upgrade" to everyone
How-To Geek / 10h
The mechanical keyboard hobby has evolved significantly over the past few years. What was once a fairly niche hobby for gamers and typists has become much more mainstream.
Which airlines sell 'basic' first and business-class fares? What to know before you book
The Points Guy Articles / 10h
United did it first. Delta followed. And then came JetBlue. Suddenly, everywhere travelers look, new types of "basic" tickets are popping up. And we're not just talking about the cheapest, bare-bones fares in coach, which have been around for years. We're talking about the growing number of U.S. carriers that now offer "unbundled" tickets even for passengers sitting at the front of the plane. Boo
US suspends permanent residency program for Microsoft, Adobe and other tech companies
Engadget / 10h
Seven companies have been accused of fraud regarding the H-1B worker visas.
Ben Affleck is an AI nerd, and the internet is impressed
TechCrunch / 10h
Ben Affleck is going viral for his deep knowledge of AI, from neural networks and transformers to open weights. The actor, who sold his AI filmmaking startup to Netflix earlier this year, is proving he's more than just a Hollywood star.
Cryptographers Urgently Debating Whether AI Could Break Bitcoin’s Security ‘in Months’
Gizmodo / 10h
Coinbase's cryptography head called the idea "the very definition of FUD."
Popular AI leaderboard Arena nearly doubles valuation to $3.1B valuation in 10 months
TechCrunch / 10h
The company behind the popular LMArena leaderboard has raised $200 million led by Lightspeed and Khosla, and is now measuring AI models on alignment issues such as lying.
OpenAI’s revenue is reportedly $20 billion less than previously projected
TechCrunch / 10h
It had previously been reported that the AI lab's annualized revenue was some $70 billion, but a new report claims it's a whole lot less than that.
Google brings agentic AI to Gemini, starting with businesses
TechCrunch / 10h
Google is turning Gemini into an AI agent that can plan, execute tasks, and work across business apps and systems. The agent can delegate work to subagents, use multiple AI models, and even gets its own workplace identity, complete with an email address.
Anthropic changes usage policy to ban model abuse and election interference
TechCrunch / 10h
Anthropic's updated usage policy explicitly prohibits users from repeatedly abusing Claude in extreme cases, though ordinary frustration and criticism are still allowed. The new rules also address election interference, deceptive campaigns, weapons software, and surveillance.
Argos launches a new Big Red sale — save up to 50% on appliances, TVs, laptops, headphones, toys, and more tech
Latest from TechRadar / 10h
One sale ends; another one begins. Prime Big Deal Days may have wrapped up at Amazon, but Argos is here with another of its Big Red events. As we've seen before, these sales offer up to 50% off tech, furniture, and toys. I've had a search through it and found 18 of the best deals, including some great low prices on appliances, headphones, laptops, vacuums, and more. • Browse the full Argos Big Re
We Now Know When Apple Will Host Its Next Big Tech Event
Lifehacker / 10h
Last month's Apple event was a big one . The company announced (and subsequently released) the iPhone 18 Pro, iPhone 18 Pro Max, Apple Watch Series 12, and Apple Watch Ultra 4. It also announced the iPhone Duo, though the company's first foldable phone still isn't out yet. Despite all these new products, Apple apparently wasn't finished. Next week, the company will host another product announceme
OpenAI’s math solutions aren’t meeting the field’s standards yet
TechCrunch / 10h
OpenAI's flood of proofs deviated from the guidelines set by a group of mathematical researchers consulted by the frontier lab.
Amazon's Alexa Tablet could be the slate to win me back after my disappointing experience with the first-ever Kindle Fire
Latest from TechRadar / 10h
Did Amazon just release one of the best Android tablets you can buy? Perhaps, based on my colleague Axel Metz' hands-on with the new Alexa Tablet , which he reckons could even give some of the best iPads a run for their money. It's been two years since Amazon last released a Fire tablet, and 15 years since the first model was released — and I thought 2011 would be the first and last time I'd ever
Microsoft teams with Nvidia to take on Apple MacBook Pro to win hearts and minds of the creative and AI market with new Surface Laptop Ultra
Latest from TechRadar / 10h
Microsoft’s new Surface Laptop Ultra starts at $2,599 for professional users Microsoft is targeting creators, developers, scientists and AI specialists RTX Spark brings Nvidia’s Blackwell graphics into Microsoft’s professional laptop Microsoft has unveiled its most powerful laptop device yet - the Surface Laptop Ultra, with shipments scheduled to begin on October 16 2026. The device will cost fro
Discount Dining App inKind Doubles Referral Rewards To $50—Refer Your Spouse And Get $75 Combined
View from the Wing / 10h
New members get $25 off a qualifying $50 meal, while the person referring them earns $50 toward a future visit. The increased referral reward runs through October 20.
The World Does Not Need a Reboot of Lucio Fulci’s Creepy Masterpiece ‘The Beyond’
Gizmodo / 10h
We already endured a remake of Dario Argento's 'Suspiria.'
5 new shows to watch this weekend across Netflix, Prime Video, and more (October 9-11)
How-To Geek / 10h
The top story in Hollywood is easily the official merger of Paramount and Warner Bros. Discovery to form Skydance. How it will affect the entire streaming landscape has yet to be seen. For now, turn your attention toward things you can actually control, like picking out shows to watch this week.
How to watch VRT Awards 2026 online and from anywhere
Latest from TechRadar / 10h
Watch VRT Awards 2026 for free on Philo Unblock Philo from abroad with NordVPN – Save 75% The event was hosted at the Edison Ballroom in Midtown Manhattan, New York City on October 6 The second-annual VRT Awards are here, and it's a time to celebrate the very best in reality TV over the past year. The so-called Virtual Reali-Tea – see what they did there? – event took place at Edison Ballroom in
Xbox Launches New Division to Turn Its Games Into Movies, TV Shows, and Toys
Gizmodo / 10h
The new XP division will be led by the former CEO of Mojang, who also served as an executive producer on A Minecraft Movie.
Asus ZenDrive external DVD writer gets a 16% discount at Amazon
Latest from TechRadar / 10h
Modern laptops have largely abandoned optical drives, which can be frustrating when you need to access an old DVD, install software from a disc, or back up important files. The Asus ZenDrive external DVD burner offers a straightforward solution without requiring you to replace your computer or install additional hardware. Best for: Anyone with a Windows laptop, Mac, or desktop PC that needs an ex
Microsoft's Surface Pro 2026 OLED 2-in-1 gets a huge $450 discount
Latest from TechRadar / 10h
Microsoft's Surface Pro combines the portability of a tablet with the capabilities of a Windows laptop. The latest 2026 model is powered by Qualcomm's Snapdragon X2 Elite processor and comes with 16GB of RAM, a 1TB SSD and a 13-inch OLED touchscreen. • Best for: Professionals, students, and creatives looking for a premium Windows 2-in-1 with a high-quality display, powerful processor, and plenty
Apple’s M6 Mac mini is the ultimate budget 4K video editing studio — and it just hit its first $120 discount
Latest from TechRadar / 10h
Apple's latest Mac mini is a tiny desktop built around the new M6 chip, and Amazon just offered one of its first discounts. • Best for: Creators and small business marketers who want a compact, quiet desktop for creative projects in the home, office, or studio. • The deal: The Apple Mac mini (M6) is now $780 (was $900) at Amazon . • Why it matters: The Apple Mac mini has long been our top mini PC
Apple's 'Welcome Home' event will be on October 13 — and I’m very intrigued
Latest from TechRadar / 10h
Apple has posted a teaser for its 'Welcome home' event on October 13 A launch event for new smart home tech has been rumored this month Rumors suggest we could see a new 'HomePad' smart home controller Apple has more than just the iPhone Duo arriving in October, it seems. The Cupertino-based tech giant has announced another product launch for October 13, playfully captioning it 'Welcome Home.' Fo
Canon's Pixma G3270 MegaTank is our top budget cartridge-free printer — and it's down to $144 at Amazon
Latest from TechRadar / 10h
Canon's Pixma G3270 is an entry-level MegaTank printer with refillable ink tanks that impressed us for its versatility across text and color documents and printing photographs. And it's 42% off at Amazon. • Best for: Families, remote workers and small businesses that print regularly and want to cut the cost of ink. • The deal: The Canon Pixma MegaTank G3270 all-in-one wireless printer is $144 (wa
AmneziaVPN just turned six years old — it's celebrating with giveaways and a chance to win up to six months free
Latest from TechRadar / 10h
AmneziaVPN has unveiled new discounts to celebrate its sixth birthday, but they come with a twist. Unlike a regular discount like you might see from some of the best VPNs , AmneziaVPN is giving you the opportunity to save up to 30% via its spin-the-wheel offer. There's also a chance to win up to 14 days of free Amnezia Premium. For an even better prize, sign up to the Amnezia Hub Telegram Bot to
Apple TV is bringing Dolby Atmos to F1 for the first time — and I’ve heard the night-and-day difference
Latest from TechRadar / 10h
Apple TV has been the home of Formula 1 in the United States since the start of the 2026 season. Much like the technology giant's approach to MLS (Major League Soccer) and Friday Night Baseball , it's been a modern, very Apple take on the sport. With extended commentary, original content, and more in addition to race coverage, Apple has aimed to innovate and differentiate the experience from what
When it comes to election advice, maybe AI isnt so bad after all?
Mashable / 10h
When I read on NPR this week that people are turning to ChatGPT to tell them how to vote, I shook my head. Here we go again, I thought: another search for the easy way out. Voting is too serious of a right to turn over the thought process to AI. Then I ran the experiment myself, and while I still stand by my old-world views of doing the homework yourself, I must admit that, barring just voting bl
The complete Side Events lineup at Founder Summit 2026
TechCrunch / 10h
Boston, are you ready?! TechCrunch Founder Summit 2026 is about to explode with energy — and the real magic kicks off with an epic lineup of Side Events lighting up the city from November 3–6!
Latest ‘Grand Theft Auto VI’ Leak Features 25 Minutes of Gameplay and Jason’s Concealed Weapon
Gizmodo / 10h
Spicy!
The Days of Affordable Samsung Phones May Be Behind Us
Gizmodo / 10h
Last week, Samsung mysteriously raised some prices. Today, we found out (what might be) the reason why.
Man Injects Gym-Bought Tanning Peptide, Gets a New Melanoma
Gizmodo / 10h
Melanotan-II, also known as the "Barbie drug," has been linked to melanoma and other serious complications.
Razer's Basilisk V4 Pro gaming mouse features a new tilt wheel and up to 275 hours of battery life
Engadget / 10h
The company also released the V4 Hyperspeed and a charging dock.
Amazon's new Alexa Tablets drop the Fire branding but are more Android than ever
Ars Technica - All content / 10h
For the last 15 years, you've been able to buy a Fire tablet from Amazon. Which Fire tablet? It doesn't matter—like Kindles, they have been pretty much the same year to year. The company's new tablet lineup is a big change, though. Amazon has dropped the Fire branding in favor of Alexa, and the new Alexa Tablets are now Google-certified Android devices. Throughout the history of Fire Tablets, Ama
Amazon builds 1,000th satellite, will launch space internet service by end of year
Ars Technica - All content / 10h
The world's largest retailer wants to sell you something else—Internet from space. Amazon has been developing a constellation of satellites to deliver broadband Internet from low-Earth orbit for the better part of a decade, and the company is just about ready to pull back the curtain. It is entering a market that SpaceX, with its Starlink Internet, has dominated for the last half-decade. Amazon's
Google's new AI note-taker doesn't need the cloud
How-To Geek / 11h
The application of AI in the productivity space, especially note-taking, has been growing rapidly. We've seen newer tools like Granola and Fathom gain popularity, while established platforms like Notion have also integrated AI, helping users generate transcripts and notes from hours-long meetings. It looks like Google is also experimenting in the space but with a twist—a tool called Google AI Edg
I stopped using Excel as a task manager and switched to this free, open-source app
How-To Geek / 11h
Excel is one of those tools I can reach for whenever I need to organize something, which is exactly why I ended up using it as a task manager. But there's a point where a growing list of things to do stops being a spreadsheet problem and starts being a workload problem. So I turned to Super Productivity , and it has become my go-to when I need to get a handle on everything I have to do.
You’ll Never Guess Who Trump Is Now Calling ‘THE ENEMY’
Gizmodo / 11h
The MAGA Cultural Revolution is exhausting.
Everything Amazon has announced so far in October 2026
Engadget / 11h
Every week, the company has been introducing new devices and products. So here's a nifty roundup.
Best Buys Ocarina of Time midnight launch events will be your next chance to grab the sold-out Zelda Switch 2
Mashable / 11h
If you haven't been able to get your hands on Nintendo's special-edition Legend of Zelda Switch 2 console yet, plan on camping out at your local Best Buy next month. In a press release Thursday, the electronics chain confirmed that some of its stores will have the Zelda 40th Anniversary Switch 2 available in limited quantities on Nov. 5, at its late-night launch events for The Legend of Zelda: Oc
These Garmin Forerunners Are Still on Sale After October Prime Day
Lifehacker / 11h
We may earn a commission from links on this page. Deal pricing and availability subject to change after time of publication. Garmin watches are my favorite training partner. The brand has long been one of the biggest names in the world of rugged sports watches and fitness trackers, and the Forerunner line especially is a go-to pick for accurate and reliable GPS tracking for runners. So, looking a
Could .chatgpt and .claude be the next generation of web domains? ICANN reveals bids for new additions
Latest from TechRadar / 11h
333 ICANN applications were brand related, 864 applications came from North America Big Tech is fighting for control over many AI-related TLDs We'll likely see them go live late in 2027 Not long after ICANN closed its latest round of submissions for new top-level domains (TLDs), the body has now revealed some more details about the 1,615 new applications it received. The organization says 333 app
Our favorite ergonomic standing desk, the Vari ComfortEdge, just dropped to $674 in a rare 25% off sale
Latest from TechRadar / 11h
Vari's standing desks have always scored highly in our tests, and the ComfortEdge model is no different, with a 4.5-star review. Now, the company is running its own Big Deal Days sale with 25% off. • Best for: Executives and remote workers who want a spacious, good-looking standing desk that is comfortable to type at all day. • The deal: The Vari Electric Standing Desk with ComfortEdge (60x30) is
The First Fully AI-Generated Movie to Receive an MPA Rating Is Making a Push for an Academy Award, But We Wouldn’t Hold Our Breath
Futurism / 11h
A fully AI-generated feature film is set to get a theatrical release and has already been rated R, making it the first AI film to be blessed by an official MPA rating. And the studio behind the movie, titled “Gods Don’t Give Gifts,” is even gearing up for an awards push. But whether it looks any better than all the slop that AI art has become known for is up for debate. The film’s creator, the po
BBC Boss Walks Back ‘Doctor Who’ AI Comments
Gizmodo / 11h
'I believe in human creativity,' insisted BBC director-general Matt Brittin.
American Airlines is bringing Starlink Wi-Fi to its entire mainline fleet in 2027
Engadget / 11h
It's more than double the number of aircraft the company quoted earlier this year.
Google won't offer these new Pixel features on old phones. Here's how I added them anyway
How-To Geek / 11h
Every year, Google announces a new Pixel phone with a handful of new features. Some of these goodies never make their way to old models as recent as the Pixel 8. You have options when it comes to bringing your Pixel up to date with the latest and greatest.
The Bose QuietComfort headphones remain at their lowest price ever after October Prime Days end
Mashable / 11h
Save 53%: As of Oct. 8, the Bose QuietComfort headphones are still down at their record-low Prime Big Deal Days price of $169 at Amazon. At full price, these headphones cost $359, saving you $190. Opens in a new window Credit: Bose Bose QuietComfort headphones (1st gen) $169 at Amazon $359 Save $190 Prime Big Deal Days may be over, but one of the best deals of the sale is very much still live. Th
Microsoft created a magnetic USB-C port, and you need to see it for yourself
Mashable / 11h
It doesn't always feel like Microsoft and Apple are heated rivals in the laptop space these days, but now and then, we get a glimpse of what used to be. In this case, Microsoft just debuted its own take on Apple's MagSafe mechanism for charging laptops. It's a magnetic USB-C port on the newly announced Microsoft Surface Laptop Ultra , and it works exactly as it sounds: once you get the connector
The massive 100-inch Hisense E7 Cinema Series 4K TV is on sale for over $1,300 off
Mashable / 11h
SAVE $1,302: The 100-inch Hisense E7 Cinema Series QLED TV is on sale for $1,697.99, down from the normal price of $2,999.99. That's a 43% discount. Opens in a new window Credit: Hisense 100-inch Hisense E7 Cinema Series QLED TV $1,697.99 $2,999.99 Save $1,302.00 October Prime Day is over according to the official dates, but that doesn't mean the deals are dry. If you forgot about the sale or got
Amazon just quietly dropped 3 new tablets — meet the Alexa tablets
Mashable / 11h
Preorder the new Amazon Alexa Tablets Preorder now Amazon Alexa Tablet 12 Pro $499.99 Preorder now Amazon Alexa Tablet 11 $329.99 Preorder now Amazon Alexa Tablet 8 $229.99 Preorder now Amazon Alexa Tablet Pro Pen $89.99 Preorder now Amazon Alexa Tablet Pro Keyboard $149.99 In the aftermath of Prime Big Deal Days , Amazon quietly dropped a new line of tablets now powered by Android with access to
A startup founder who served time in prison is looking to court an untapped market: ex-cons
TechCrunch / 11h
Richard Bronson, a former Stratton Oakmont partner who served time in federal prison for securities violations, has launched Commissary Club, a startup that uses AI to help people leaving prison find jobs, housing, community, and even dates.
Someone got Googlebook OS running on an Apple Silicon Mac
How-To Geek / 11h
Google recently launched Googlebook , its new Android-based laptop platform, and even though the machines are available for purchase at retail stores, some users still can’t get their hands on them. Many users don’t want to spend serious money just to feel the new Googlebook Operating System.
Apple's AirPods Pro 3s still have their Prime Big Deal Days price
How-To Geek / 11h
Every so often, after huge savings events, like following Prime Big Deal Days , Amazon keeps sale prices around on certain products (or just forgets to mark them back to the normal price). These golden opportunities are a perfect way to steal a deal that you may have missed during the savings extravaganza, and none may be a better score right now than the AirPods Pro 3s—which are still nearly 30%
How to watch Law & Order season 26 from anywhere in the world – stream online for free
Latest from TechRadar / 11h
Watch Law & Order season 26 on NBC or stream on Peacock (via Walmart+ for $1 ) Use NordVPN to watch your local stream from abroad Episodes air from Thursday, October 8, 10pm ET/PT The stakes are high once again for the team in the 27th Precinct. Based on the trailer for Law & Order season 26 alone, we know that D.A. Nicholas Baxter will be reminding his colleagues just how important it is to prot
Apple Teases Smart Home-Related Event on Oct. 13
Gizmodo / 11h
Apple's big smart home refresh is coming.
Windows 11 annual update is boring, but staying on 24H2 is a security risk
How-To Geek / 12h
Microsoft describes Windows 11 26H2 as a predictable, low-disruption update. It's an enablement package that mainly activates features you already have on your PC if you installed the monthly updates. Looks like not much will happen if you decide to go ahead with it.
Full Self-Driving is 'misleading' says Germany's Ministry of Transport
Latest from TechRadar / 12h
Germany’s Federal Ministry of Transport is pushing for FSD approval Regulators are concerned about the controversial name The technology could be labelled “Tesla Assisted Driving” instead A recent statement from Germany’s Ministry of Transport reports that the country's Transport Minister, Steffen Bilger, is pushing to legalize Tesla’s Full Self-Driving technology , aiming to bring the benefits o
Break up with bank fees: Why Chime is the checking account alternative you need
The Points Guy Articles / 12h
If you've been banking with the same institution for years, you've probably stopped noticing all the ways they're quietly charging you. Monthly maintenance fees, out-of-network ATM charges and overdraft penalties that turn a $2 mistake into a $35 hit have become part of the cost of doing business with traditional banks, even though they shouldn't be. Chime offers a checking account with fee-free
Air France adds new California and Tennessee routes, drops Denver
The Points Guy Articles / 12h
Air France is growing its U.S. map, including with a tribute to the late singer Dolly Parton. The SkyTeam Alliance carrier will land at San Diego International Airport (SAN) on May 3, 2027. It will come to Nashville International Airport (BNA) on May 14, Air France said Thursday. Flights from Paris-Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG) to both SAN and BNA will operate thrice-weekly on Mondays, Wednesda
How to watch Asa Butterfield in Gnomes online from anywhere – stream the comedy horror series for FREE
Latest from TechRadar / 12h
Watch Gnomes free on ZDF Neo from Oct 11 (Germany) Use NordVPN to watch any stream Watch Gnomes on Stan now (Australia) Sex Education star Asa Butterfield takes on a very different project with a spot of comedy horror as he fights demonic garden gnomes. The six-part series is an Australian production arriving just in time for spooky season. Those Down Under will get the show first, before it land
'This is a first for us': Attackers uses poem to infect thousands of servers with malware
6 TTPs•
Latest from TechRadar / 12h
A threat actor built malware that reads poems posted on GitHub The poems are a secret code for the location of C2 servers The servers instruct the malware to deploy cryptojackers and scanners Somewhere in the trackless wastes of cyberspace, a digital Robert Langdon is decoding an ancient poem to find the location of his masters and receive instructions on his next steps. I might be exaggerating a
Blizzard explains its philosophy for 'Classic Plus' — The WoW: Forever team on the design pillars it uses to 'stay true to the core design, pacing, and tone of the original game'
Latest from TechRadar / 12h
Blizzard Entertainment has shared its design philosophy for creating an authentic "classic" World of Warcraft: Forever experience The studio says there are four design pillars it uses to build on the vanilla However, since the game is releasing in 2026, there's a challenge in balancing the game's look, with Blizzard saying, "We need to hit that vanilla era for the long-term sustainability of this
Apple is set to show off new smart home devices at an October 13 event
Engadget / 12h
The event is set for 9AM ET.
Sony just launched a new spatial audio microphone for creators: How to preorder now
Mashable / 12h
You can't scroll through TikTok without seeing someone using a pocket mic in their videos. These little gadgets have become a staple for content creators , and the UGC mic market continues to expand. Our favorite brands are DJI and Rode, but a hot new bombshell has entered the scene. On Oct. 8, Sony introduced the ECM-AX10 spatial audio microphone. Sony ECM-AX10 price and specs Sony's new spatial
Goodfire says its new ‘inside-out’ monitors catch rogue AI agents at a fraction of the cost
TechCrunch / 12h
Goodfire just launched what it says is a cheaper way to keep AI agents in check: Instead of paying a second AI to read everything an agent does, its monitors peek inside the model while it works and only call in backup when something looks fishy.
Delta CEO Says Status Is “Very Easy” To Earn—Gets Confused About SkyMiles On National TV
View from the Wing / 12h
Ed Bastian points young travelers toward Uber and T-Mobile as ways to earn SkyMiles status. Remind me why he's CEO again?
Natura’s $99 smart ring puts AI agents on your finger
TechCrunch / 12h
Natura’s $99 Interface smart ring lets you summon AI agents with the press of a finger to complete tasks, capture thoughts, and control devices — while doubling as a health tracker.
These 3D-printed Halloween models are too good to miss and, yes, you need to start today
How-To Geek / 12h
Halloween is almost upon us again, and for those of us blessed with one (or more) 3D printers, it's the perfect time to get into the real spirit of Halloween and decorate your home with things you can't just buy off store shelves.
From our stacks: Illustration “Vignette in Bon-Mots of Smith and Sheridan” from Aubrey Beardsley….
Music, Arts & Literature / 12h
From our stacks: Illustration “Vignette in Bon-Mots of Smith and Sheridan” from Aubrey Beardsley . Brian Reade. Introduction by John Rothenstein. New York: The Viking Press, 1967.
Controversial Etihad Chief Commercial Officer Arik De Abruptly Departs
One Mile at a Time / 12h
I usually only cover airline management changes at the CEO level, unless there’s an interesting angle to it. Well, here’s one where there’s definitely a unique angle. I’m going to be very careful with what I say here, but I think this is a change that many at Etihad will have strong opinions about. Etihad executive Arik De leaves airline suddenly Etihad Chief Revenue & Commercial Officer Arik De
Sony in Trouble as It Turns Out It’s Pretty Easy to Get PlayStation 5 Games to Run on PC
Futurism / 12h
For decades, gaming console emulators have allowed tech-savvy users to play their favorite games on officially unsupported devices. While the trend has broadly been confined to older-generation consoles like the Nintendo 64 or GameBoy, hackers are now starting to get even games exclusive to current-generation hardware, like Sony’s PlayStation 5, to run on a PC. Thanks to rapid advancements in emu
Anime Finally Dared to Ask, ‘What if a Detective Could Talk to Cars?’
Gizmodo / 12h
'Go With the Clouds, North-by-Northwest' follows a 17-year-old detective solving cases in Iceland by, you guessed it, talking to cars. The anime will stream on Netflix in 2027.
Shaq Says He’d Play Basketball Against an AI Robot
Gizmodo / 12h
The basketball legend and tech investor talked to Gizmodo about cybersecurity, AI, and robots that can dunk.
Before Computer Science Became a Boys’ Club, Margaret Hamilton Wrote the Code
NYT > Technology / 12h
The woman who helped put astronauts on the moon was a software engineer when the field was not prestigious or lucrative.
This is why the Dell XPS 16 is a great laptop for content creators
How-To Geek / 12h
Content creation remains one of the most computer-dependent jobs in the world. While almost any laptop can handle a few emails and compose a slideshow or spreadsheet, content creators have specific needs.
Meta brings Muse to iPad with new tools for small businesses
Mashable / 12h
Your iPad already has your inbox, shopping tabs, and unfinished to-do list. Now Meta wants to put an AI agent in charge of making some progress on them. Meta’s Muse is now available on iPad, as announced in an Oct. 7 Threads post , following its Sept. 8 mobile debut. The free app’s latest update adds iPad support alongside more connections to the services people use for work and everyday tasks. I
Grand Theft Auto 6 in-game radio stations and podcasts detailed by Rockstar
Mashable / 12h
With just over a month until Grand Theft Auto VI launches and America experiences an unprecedented flood of PTO requests , Rockstar has given us another taste of the game's musical identity. The GTA VI developer posted an entry on its official website detailing several of the game's in-game radio stations, giving us an idea of what to expect both in terms of music and their interstitial talking b
US bars Microsoft, Adobe, and major IT firms from green card program for skilled foreign workers
TechCrunch / 12h
The other firms being suspended from the program include Capgemini, Cognizant, HCL, Infosys, Tata, and Wipro.
Home Assistant 2026.10 fixes the small annoyances you hit most often
How-To Geek / 12h
The Home Assistant 2026.10 update is here, and it's aimed at making the open-source smart home platform easier to use . Rather than any major new features, this release improves several parts of Home Assistant that users interact with regularly, including automations, maps, and dashboards. Here’s what has changed and why it matters for your smart home.
No Prime needed: Amazon quietly keeps top coffee maker deals live after Prime Day
Latest from TechRadar / 12h
The October Amazon Prime Day sale is officially over, but some of the best deals are still running — including big savings on coffee makers from Ninja, De'Longhi, and Breville. After browsing today's deals, I discovered that most of the best Prime Day offers are still running — and now they're available to everyone, not just Prime subscribers. • Browse all of today's deals at Amazon To save you t
American Airlines’ A321XLR: A First Impression
One Mile at a Time / 12h
Greetings everyone! I recently had the opportunity to try out the American Airlines XLR product from JFK to LAX. I will also be briefly covering my other flights in the series, DFW/JFK and LAX/DFW. So, what did I think? For a narrowbody aircraft, the suite is a huge bonus. Yes, it is true that it angles towards the center, and that you need to pivot slightly to look out the window — but it is sti
Careful out there: latest GTA 6 leak has major story spoilers
Engadget / 12h
If you can't help yourself, maybe don't watch it at work...
Looks Like the iPhone Air 2 Will Be Even Thinner Than the Original
