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Researchers swap in human brain cells for a mouse's cortex
Ars Technica - All content / 10h
In recent years, there has been a lot of excitement about the potential for studying human diseases in what are called "organoids." These small patches of tissue, formed using stem cells, appear to produce many of the same cell types and at least some of the structures normally formed in actual organs, and thus can provide a better model for diseases that rely on the sometimes complex interaction
Proton VPN drops to $2.99 per month: Unblock global Netflix, sports livestreams, and more for 70% off
Mashable / 19min
SAVE 70%: As of Sept. 16, lock in a two-year Proton VPN Plus subscription for just $2.99 per month — billed at $71.76 for the first 24 months, saving you $168 off the regular price. Opens in a new window Credit: Proton VPN Proton VPN (2-Year Plan) Whether you're trying to stream shows that aren't available on your local Netflix , bypass blocked WiFi at work, or stop your internet provider from se
An iOS 27 bug can temporarily freeze your iPhone
Engadget / 1h
If your newly updated iPhone suddenly freezes, don't panic. Here's how to fix it.
The end of 'rip and replace'? New survey finds businesses are sticking it out with legacy tech
Latest from TechRadar / 1h
Report finds 57% of UK organizations opted to extend legacy system use rather than replace the tech This is despite almost half of UK businesses are scaling AI Meanwhile, over three quarters of UK businesses have gone over budget on modernization, with over two thirds have paused or abandoned the process Does technological progress necessarily mean replacing old gear? New research from Ensono cla
Actually, American Airlines’ Pilots Union Is Right: Sorry, View From The Wing
One Mile at a Time / 1h
Here in the blogosphere, we all have our opinions on the failures of American Airlines’ management , and what the solution is for the airline to improve its financial performance. I’ve certainly been vocal about my take. However, in this post I’d like to focus on something different — not on what American management is saying, or what union leaders are saying, but instead, on what a blogger is sa
‘We’re not stopping’: Salesforce UK&I CEO calls for greater training and skills as it continues on its “mission” to boost workers across the country
Latest from TechRadar / 2h
Salesforce UK&I CEO pushes her skilling "mission" across the country Salesforce doubles down on UK&I recruitment and upskilling goals Jobs could be repatriated back to the UK from abroad Salesforce’s UK&I CEO has doubled down on her company’s commitment to investing in skills training and upskilling of young people. With the UK recently seeing a change in Prime Minister, Zahra Bahroloumi was aske
Iceland-based Treble raises $18 million for its voice simulation platform
TechCrunch / 2h
Treble's voice simulation platform is used by voice AI model developers, AI wearable, and robotics companies
Hurdle hints and answers for September 17, 2026
Mashable / 3h
If you like playing daily word games like Wordle , then Hurdle is a great game to add to your routine. There are five rounds to the game. The first round sees you trying to guess the word, with correct, misplaced, and incorrect letters shown in each guess. If you guess the correct answer, it'll take you to the next hurdle, providing the answer to the last hurdle as your first guess. This can give
Moon phase today: What the Moon will look like on September 17, 2026
Mashable / 3h
We're getting a better look at the Moon with each night as more of its sunlit side comes into view. It's day six of the lunar cycle, so there should be a good chance at spotting some lunar features. What is today’s Moon phase? As of Thursday, Sept. 17, NASA's Daily Moon Guide tracker tells us the Moon is in the Waxing Crescent phase, with 35% of its surface visible. You should be able to spot Mar
Your startup’s next teammate might be an AI agent: Gusto, Insight Partners, and Leland explain what that changes at TechCrunch Disrupt 2026
TechCrunch / 4h
This session will explore how early-stage companies are building teams where humans and AI agents work alongside each other — and how founders can do that without sacrificing speed, accountability, or culture. Learn more at TechCrunch Disrupt 2026. Register before September 25 to save up to $200.
Dyson's OnTrac headphones are discounted to AU$299 — as an audio expert, these are the 3 over-ears I would recommend instead
Latest from TechRadar / 4h
It’s been just over two years since Dyson introduced its second pair of headphones, the OnTrac, to the world. While they were a significant improvement — both in terms of sound and general design — over the Zone, I ultimately found in my Dyson OnTrac review that they still couldn’t quite challenge the class leaders — namely Sony and Bose. A strong factor in that realisation was their exorbitant A
OpenAI reveals six more safety issues and unveils plan to disclose incidents
BBC News / 4h
The firm also announced a new system to track, investigate and disclose cases of models misbehaving, or "misalignment".
Neagley season finale is 'explosive' in more ways than one — but I still can't wrap my head around how the final epic stunt was filmed
Latest from TechRadar / 4h
Spoilers for Neagley ahead. It likely won't take you long to reach the ending of Neagley on Prime Video — all eight episodes have been released on the streamer — and when you do, it's nothing short of dramatic. In a nutshell, the Reacher spinoff is following two story strands simultaneously: the death of a young man that's linked to the Echo Canyon Farm cult, and the reasoning behind why Neagley
Do Snap’s Beefy AR Glasses Actually Bend Your Ears?
Gizmodo / 5h
A case study.
NYT Connections Sports Edition today: Hints and answers for September 17, 2026
Mashable / 5h
Today's Connections: Sports Edition will be easier for people who watch mid-major college basketball. As we've shared in previous hints stories, this is a version of the popular New York Times word game that seeks to test the knowledge of sports fans. Like the original Connections , the game is all about finding the "common threads between words." And just like Wordle , Connections resets after m
NYT Pips hints, answers for September 17, 2026
Mashable / 5h
Welcome to your guide to Pips, the latest game in the New York Times catalog. Released in August 2025, Pips puts a unique spin on dominoes, creating a fun single-player experience that could become your next daily gaming habit. Currently, if you're stuck, the game only offers to reveal the entire puzzle, forcing you to move on to the next difficulty level and start over. However, we have you cove
NYT Connections hints today: Meanings for each word for Sept. 17, 2026
Mashable / 5h
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 September 17, 2026
Mashable / 5h
The NYT Connections puzzle today is not too difficult if you're a movie buff. 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 September 17, 2026
Mashable / 5h
Today's NYT Strands hints will be easy if you love comic books. 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 answe
Wordle today: Answer, hints for September 17, 2026
Mashable / 5h
Today's Wordle answer should be easy to solve if you were in a sorority. 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 Connectio
‘Be Transparent Only If Asked’: OpenAI Models Acted Out in Six Newly Disclosed Ways
Gizmodo / 5h
The stories were published as part of OpenAI's new effort to disclose more such incidents.
Forget long HDMI cable headaches in your home theater setup — there's a new wireless HDMI connector for 4K 60Hz video at up to 75 feet through walls, making it way easier to beam images around the home
Latest from TechRadar / 6h
The Nyrius Phoenix Home is a new wireless HDMI adapter with 500ft line-of-sight range, 75ft through walls or floors Delivers 4K resolution with Dolby Atmos, DTS and 7.1-channel surround support Launches for $199.99 for the basic transmitter and receiver The Nyrius Phoenix Home is a true 4K wireless streamer that takes an HDMI source such as your games console, Apple TV 4K or Blu-ray player (or an
Snap tries to make the case again for its $2,200 smart glasses
TechCrunch / 6h
Since Specs' debut earlier this year, Snap has clearly been looking for an opportunity to explain why the smart glasses deserve to exist.
OpenAI Discloses Six New Incidents of ‘Concerning' A.I. Behavior
NYT > Technology / 7h
The artificial intelligence company also released a framework for reporting when its systems go wrong.
US Treasury wants banks to be better at filing cyber scam reports after noting nearly $13 billion in losses since 2023
Latest from TechRadar / 7h
The US Treasury's FinCEN arm asks financial institutions to file scam center suspicious activity reports under a new keyword FinCEN says that it flagged financial moves across 33,904 different filings, but actual losses might differ significantly, as the approach is prone to double-counting transactions Only 1,300 institutions filed reports, with 10,082 (29.7%) of them centering around exploitati
You don't need a powerful PC for these 8 surprisingly useful Linux projects
How-To Geek / 7h
An old PC with a few CPU cores, several GBs of RAM, and a working network connection can still be useful long after it stops being suitable for demanding tasks, but Linux can turn that hardware into something that quietly handles useful jobs around your home or small office.
Scientists test underwater solar panels that work 10 meters beneath the waves —breakthrough perovskite tech could support self-powered marine drones
Latest from TechRadar / 7h
Scientists have developed solar panels that can work up to 10 meters underwater The panels can capture up to 324 mWh of energy at that depth Each device is expected to last up to five and a half years at a time A lot of devices are deployed underwater for research and exploration purposes, but powering them all can prove to be difficult, especially if they’re under the waves for a considerable pe
Apple reportedly building server packed with M-series Ultra chips for AI
Ars Technica - All content / 7h
Apple is working on an AI server that would use Apple’s high-performance M-series Ultra chips found in Mac desktops. The potential product’s expected release in 2029 would mark the first Apple server to hit the market in nearly two decades—and could capitalize on the surging popularity of Apple hardware among AI developers. The enterprise server would come in two configurations that include eithe
Epstein had huge cache of child sex pics; victims sue to find out who's in them
Ars Technica - All content / 7h
On Tuesday, two survivors of child sex abuse accused the Justice Department of failing to notify dozens of victims found in Jeffrey Epstein’s massive collection of child sex images. In a proposed class action , survivors explained that Epstein apparently started collecting child sex images in the 1990s, many of which the DOJ recovered after his arrest. In 2025, the FBI started reviewing “tens of
Judge Orders Data Sharing and Other Fixes to Solve Google’s Ad Tech Monopoly
NYT > Technology / 7h
The measures, which fall short of a breakup demanded by the government, effectively ensure that the tech titan’s business will continue largely unscathed.
Musk’s long-time backer is giving SpaceX stock to its investors
TechCrunch / 7h
Valor Equity Partners is handing out stock to its LPs instead of cash returns.
Meet Dyson's New Robot Vacuum Line: The Dyson Nurovi Line (2026)
Wired / 7h
The Nurovi line includes three lidar-powered robovacs. But to get the model I’m most intrigued by, you’ll need a Costco membership.
Al Gore says the real AI risk isn’t data centers
TechCrunch / 7h
In an interview with TechCrunch, Al Gore suggested he isn't losing sleep over AI data center emissions — he's more worried about the AI industry's own warnings about where the technology is headed.
Snap Specs Hands-On: Dorky, Fun, and Potentially Too Ambitious
Gizmodo / 7h
AR glasses are as exciting as ever, but even the best pair out there might have a few kinks to iron out.
Snap’s AR Glasses Let You Take Snapchat Pics by Snapping Your Fingers
Gizmodo / 7h
And a cellular charging case so you don't have to rely on Wi-Fi.
Snapchat open to putting time limits on teens, boss tells BBC
BBC News / 7h
Evan Spiegel says it would be "an important step forward for the industry" in an interview with the BBC.
Snap Specs hands on: Standalone AR glasses are here
Engadget / 7h
The glasses come with AR apps that actually feel useful, but is that enough to get people excited for the $2,195 device?
Snap introduces a standalone AI assistant, Specs Intelligence
Engadget / 7h
The new assistant works with the company's new AR glasses, but will also have its own mobile and desktop apps.
Mashable 101 creator Grace Reiter joins ‘Saturday Night Live’
Mashable / 7h
Grace Reiter has built a following by committing to the bit. Now she’s taking that energy to Studio 8H. The comedian, whom we named one of our Mashable 101 creators earlier this year, is joining Saturday Night Live as as a featured player for Season 52. If you’ve seen Reiter on TikTok , you've likely laughed at the way she takes a weird thought and runs with it. In one video, she gives her last c
Here’s What Snap’s Expensive Specs Can Actually Do
Wired / 7h
Snap thinks its chunky, pricey smart glasses are the future of human computing, powered by a new AI app and features that do everything from translating languages to improving your golf swing.
I use Google Messages every day. These 5 features make it better
How-To Geek / 8h
For me, Google Messages is more than an inbox. From asking my husband what to cook for dinner to coordinating plans with friends and family, this app has quietly become one of those apps I reach for without even thinking. Because so much of my daily communication happens there, even small features can make a noticeable difference.
Would you buy branded clothing from your favourite tech firm?
BBC News / 8h
Nvidia, OpenAI and Anthropic are all now selling their own limited edition fashion lines.
Microsofts Mustafa Suleyman calls out Anthropic for chasing AI consciousness
Mashable / 8h
The AI industry is grappling with big questions this week — Will AI kill us all? Is AI progressing too quickly? How should the industry be regulated? Is AI doomerism the result of a rationalism sex cult? — and now Microsoft AI CEO Mustafa Suleyman has opened up yet another line of debate. In a frank new essay , Suleyman directly calls out Anthropic for anthropomorphizing its artificial intelligen
10 Hacks Every Audible User Should Know
Lifehacker / 8h
We may earn a commission from links on this page. Audible is one of the largest and most popular audiobook services out there, and with good reason, as it gives you access to a huge library at a competitive price. Unlike Libby —which is also an excellent audiobook platform—you don't have to sit on a wait list for popular titles, and purchases are (mostly) yours to keep. These are the tricks you n
How the mighty have fallen — the notorious Stuxnet malware source code has been replicated and posted on GitHub for all to see
Latest from TechRadar / 8h
A pseudonymous GitHub account has published what it calls a reconstruction of Stuxnet malware that purportedly took out a fifth of Iran's centrifuges before being discovered The original source has never surfaced, and the 'Stuxnet' moniker that the account uses comes from Symantec's coining of the name weeks after it was discovered The code remains unverified and untested, with some users indicat
Quordle hints and answers for Thursday, September 17 (game #1697)
Latest from TechRadar / 8h
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 Wednesday's puzzle instead then click here: Quordle hints and answers for Wednesday, September 16 (game #1696) . Quordle was one of the original Wordle alternatives and is st
NYT Strands hints and answers for Thursday, September 17 (game #928)
Latest from TechRadar / 8h
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 Wednesday's puzzle instead then click here: NYT Strands hints and answers for Wednesday, September 16 (game #927) . Strands is the NYT's latest word game after the likes
NYT Connections hints and answers for Thursday, September 17 (game #1194)
Latest from TechRadar / 8h
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 Wednesday's puzzle instead then click here: NYT Connections hints and answers for Wednesday, September 16 (game #1193) . Good morning! Let's play Connections, the NYT
Japanese company develops a humanoid robot 'ambulance' for on-the-spot repairs
Engadget / 8h
It turns out that breaking down at work isn't a uniquely human experience.
4 "smart" home gadgets that don't need Wi-Fi or an app
How-To Geek / 8h
I have a home filled with devices connected to my router, but I'm not fully convinced that these have made my home smarter. In fact, many of my favorite purchases, those I can recommend with an unequivocal yes, don't require an app at all.
Not sold the iPhone 18 Pro? There’s still time to grab the iPhone 17 Pro at a discount
Latest from TechRadar / 8h
In case you were unaware, Apple unveiled the iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max last week, alongside its first-ever foldable, the iPhone Duo. Naturally, the iPhone 18 Pro preorders quickly followed suit, with rebates of up to AU$1,595 when you trade in an old phone, and accompanying SIM plans from AU$39/m. While it’s always nice to have the latest tech, a fresh product launch also means an older
US automakers could soon be forced to include AM radio for free
TechCrunch / 8h
The House of Representatives, in rare bipartisan support, overwhelmingly approved legislation that would require new vehicles to include AM radio.
The best new Lego sets in September get into the holiday spirit already
Mashable / 8h
Lego's fall lineup is looking to be an impressive one. On the horizon is a classic Lego PlayStation set , the first-ever Mario minifigures , and a Wallace and Gromit scene perfectly encapsulated by the plastic bricks. The only downside? None of these sets is available for order or preorder just yet. SEE ALSO: Our 17 favorite Lego sets, sourced from actual Lego fans The good news is, plenty of wor
Panasonic is launching a new 4K Blu-ray player! Okay, it's very niche and is coming to Japan only so far — but it's the second new player this year, and I'm just happy we're getting new hardware
Latest from TechRadar / 8h
Panasonic launches new DMR-4X1010 4K Blu-ray player in Japan Also includes 4K tuners, 10TB of local storage for recordings, Blu-ray recording, and support for cloud storage About $2,800 / £2,080 / AU$3,930 Blu-ray fans should be feeling blessed this month: with new players decidedly thin on the ground, September has brought us news of not one but two 4K Blu-ray players — though neither is really
5 Emmy-nominated shows that prove Apple TV is finally worth subscribing to
How-To Geek / 9h
Apple TV has quickly become an Emmy darling. At the 2026 Primetime Emmys , Apple TV led all networks and streamers with eight wins during the broadcast, including six for Widow's Bay and two for Pluribus. Overall, Apple TV earned 89 nominations , bolstering its reputation as a streamer with critically acclaimed shows and star talent.
OpenAI Creates a New Framework to Disclose Bad AI Behavior
Wired / 9h
The company also disclosed previously unreported incidents in which its AI models behaved in misaligned ways, including uploading files to the internet without being asked.
Chinese scientists achieve 10 billion writing cycles in major future memory endurance breakthrough that improves endurance by 100x
Latest from TechRadar / 9h
Future memory could be more durable thanks to developments with wurtzite ferroelectrics materials A new structural design has enabled a demonstration of 10 billion writing cycles, around 100 times the previous limit The breakthrough was made by scientists from the Xidian University working with the City University of Hong Kong and Fudan University. Next generation memory for future AI systems wil
Microsoft AI Chief Says the Way Anthropic Trains Claude Could Upend Society
Gizmodo / 9h
Anthropic believes Claude can be conscious and it teaches the model to believe that too, Mustafa Suleyman argues.
The Swan: Behind The Mirror trailer: The controversial reality TV show is ripe for its reckoning
Mashable / 9h
Reality TV in the 2000s got truly wild, and by that I mean repellent. Remember the Fox show The Swan, wherein average women were challenged to go to radical extremes to change their appearances, and presumably by extension their lives? Well, Hulu's The Swan: Behind The Mirror not only will dig out these dusty memories of trash TV past, but also reveal what it was like for the so-called "ugly duck
The Garmin vívoactive 6 has dropped to a record-low price — save $70 for a limited time
Mashable / 9h
SAVE $70 : As of Sept. 16, the Garmin vívoactive 6 is on sale for $229.99 at Amazon. That's a 23% discount on the list price. Opens in a new window Credit: Garmin Garmin vívoactive 6 $229.99 at Amazon $299.99 Save $70 Looking for a Garmin that can do a bit of everything? Meet the Garmin vívoactive 6 . This is a fitness tracker that offers everything from GPS workout tracking and heart rate monito
Keurig has launched its National Coffee Day sale — save up to $100 on brewers, frothers, and coffee makers
Mashable / 9h
Keurig's National Coffee Day lineup: SimpleCafé Frother $14.99 (save $15) K-Supreme Plus Special Edition $119.99 (save $100) K-Duo Carafe Coffee Maker (Gen 2) $139.99 (save $80) If your morning routine revolves around pressing a button for immediate caffeine fueling, National Coffee Day is basically your prime holiday. While the official holiday doesn't hit until Sept. 29, Keurig is kicking off t
Get hands-on AI agent and automation training for $19.99
Mashable / 9h
TL;DR: The AI Agent & Business Automation E-Degree is $19.99 (reg. $49) for eight courses covering AI agents, RAG, and business automation. Opens in a new window Credit: Eduonix Learning Solutions AI Agent & Business Automation Professional E-Degree $19.99 $49 Save $29.01 AI skills are becoming increasingly smart and practical, so knowing how to build with the technology can be more useful than s
The iPhone 18 Pro Max has taken some of my favorite images EVER by an iPhone
Mashable / 9h
The iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max arrive with one of Apple's biggest camera overhauls in years. A combination of a variable aperture with actual mechanical blades, focus tracking, pro controls and more makes it an absolute photographic beast. But that doesn't mean it's for everyone. Read more about the iPhone 18 Pro camera overhaul: iPhone 18 Pro: What's new with the cameras Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max r
Would you buy Meta’s smart glasses without a camera?
Mashable / 9h
What if your smart glasses let you talk to an AI assistant but couldn’t film anyone? Meta is reportedly working on just such a pair, according to a Sept. 15 report by The Information . The report comes amid a growing backlash to camera-equipped glasses: some venues have banned them , activists have put up spoof Meta ads , and people have described being filmed without their knowledge. Over the pa
Quote of the day by pioneer Douglas Engelbart: 'The digital revolution is even more significant than the invention of writing or printing' — an audacious claim about interactive computing
Latest from TechRadar / 9h
It's hard to imagine how we'd interact with computers today without the work of engineer and inventor Douglas Engelbart, who pioneered many aspects of computer science and also invented the computer mouse. The breadth and depth of his work led him to believe that humanity's digital era could be the most significant in its history. The digital revolution Engelbart, then a researcher at the Stanfor
Universal USB-C docks are convenient, but old-school docking stations were actually better
How-To Geek / 9h
My first laptops were usually office hand-me-down machines and one I remember most fondly was a Pentium 133 system that was pretty thin and light for its time. The coolest thing it came with was a docking station, but this wasn't what you'd think of as a laptop dock today.
How I road trip stress-free in an EV (and you can, too!)
Mashable / 9h
I drove from the San Francisco Bay Area to Reno and back without burning a drop of gas, just to bring you the top tips you'll need when planning a road trip in an electric car along the way. From route-planning apps and charging adapters to tire pressure and preconditioning, ride along with me in the 2026 Chevy Equinox EV . Read more about affordable EVs: This company builds the iPhone. Now it's
Canon EOS R8 Mark II: it looks retro, but it’s not your father’s camera
Mashable / 9h
The Canon EOS R8 Mark II is one of the most capable full-frame cameras you'll find for under $2,000, but I can't help but admire its gorgeous industrial design. Explore more about cameras and photography: Used camera shopping tips and tricks I put the Camp Snap 2 to the ultimate test: Capturing my honeymoon Timecode chapters 0:00 Intro and sample footage 0:10 Meet the Canon EOS R8 Mark II 0:19 Li
These Are the Best Smart Speakers to Buy in 2026
Lifehacker / 9h
We may earn a commission from links on this page. Smart speakers are a crucial element of any smart home setup. They serve multiple roles: a speaker to play your music, movies, or podcasts; a smart assistant, to answer your questions (or, most likely, set your timers); and a smart home hub that all of your smart home products connect back to. In all likelihood, your best choice for a smart speake
Noise wants to help everyday people become paid content creators
TechCrunch / 9h
Marketing platform Noise is on a mission to help anyone with a smart phone make money from their content.
6 beginner self-hosting projects you can run on any old PC
How-To Geek / 10h
Your busted laptop from 2019 or that old desktop that has been gathering dust in a closet might not be suitable for use as a "normal" PC, but they have more than enough power to run useful services. You don't need a data center tucked under your desk to get started with self-hosting—almost any PC will do.
Pulley, a Carta rival, is shutting down
TechCrunch / 10h
Cap table management platform Pulley, backed by General Catalyst, Stripe, and Founders Fund, announced that it's closing shop in December.
Nonprofit that tracks meteors taken down by "critical blow" from a cyberattack
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Ars Technica - All content / 10h
The International Meteor Organization, the nonprofit that coordinates and publishes amateur and professional observations of meteor phenomena, said its infrastructure has suffered a “critical blow” from a cyberattack. “We recently suffered a cyberattack that dealt a critical blow to aging infrastructure, taking much of our site offline," a static page on its website on Wednesday said. “We expect
Lionsgate releases a new trailer for Sunrise on the Reaping
Ars Technica - All content / 10h
Lionsgate has released an action-packed trailer for The Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping —a sequel to 2023’s Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes and a prequel leading into the events of the first film, The Hunger Games (2012). In addition, Laika Studios released a trailer for its highly anticipated stop-motion animated feature, Wildwood . (Some spoilers for The Hunger Games below.) The main protag
Not just Proton: Getting to know Valve's new SteamOS compatibility layers
Ars Technica - All content / 10h
Since the release of the Steam Deck , Valve fans have gotten very familiar with the idea of the Proton compatibility layer that allows games written for Windows to run capably on the Linux-based SteamOS (though Valve's efforts in this realm date back further than that ). To get more games running on the SteamOS-powered Steam Frame , though, Valve is relying on two additional compatibility layers
California may gut state net neutrality law to comply with Trump admin demand
Ars Technica - All content / 10h
California is on the verge of accepting $1.86 billion in federal broadband grant funds, despite the Trump administration telling states they cannot enforce net neutrality rules on any Internet service provider that gets a piece of the grant money. When the Trump administration overhauled the $42 billion Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment (BEAD) program last year, it ruled that states must a
Scientists develop new method for deciphering ancient scrolls
Ars Technica - All content / 10h
The Vesuvius Challenge is an ongoing project that combines "digital unwrapping" with crowdsourced machine learning to decipher the so-called Herculaneum scrolls, badly charred 2,000-year-old papyri too fragile to be physically unrolled. The effort just got an additional boost. A team of researchers created their own contemporary model papyrus scrolls—charring them just like the originals—to valid
The Specialized Diverge Pro 4 makes rough gravel your playground
Ars Technica - All content / 10h
When I make my yearly trip to Denver, I always bring my road bike. It's my annual chance to suffer on the kinds of gradients unavailable in the glacier-scoured lands of northeastern Illinois. In advance of this year's trip, Specialized hooked me up with its new gravel bike, the Diverge Pro 4 , so I brought it with me to challenge it in ways not possible on the fastidiously groomed gravel trails o
Apple's redesigned Health app is available now in the iOS 27.2 developer beta
Engadget / 10h
New features like Health Age bring Apple's app more in line with competitors like Whoop and Oura.
Forget AI ending humanity; what people are really worried about is AI taking their jobs — even if that's not exactly what's happening
Latest from TechRadar / 10h
The narrative that AI might end humanity in a decade has monopolized public discourse, so much so that we may be ignoring more prosaic, immediate AI concerns like jobs. I'm neither an AI doomer nor a booster. I believe generative AI has tremendous potential, especially for helping us solve our most difficult problems, like cancer and maybe resources and climate change. I'm also a realist and know
Hyper Light Drifter dev at risk of closing after laying off 'nearly everyone'
Engadget / 10h
A tough end for another indie darling.
Amazon raises minimum wage by $1
Mashable / 10h
Thinking of working for Amazon but not sure how much the job pays? Wages will obviously vary per the position, but one thing is for sure: You will make no less than $20 per hour. On Wednesday, Amazon announced that it was raising the minimum wage for full-time operations workers in the U.S. by $1. The move raises their lowest hourly wage from $19 to $20. According to Amazon, average total compens
We found 20 October Prime Day deals already live: Save on Fire tablets, Legos, Garmin, and members-only freebies
Mashable / 10h
The holiday shopping season will be here before you know it. This week, Amazon announced the return of Prime Big Deal Days for 2026, its fall savings event for Prime members (aka "October Prime Day"). The sale will run for 48 hours from Oct. 6 to 7 and compete with concurrent festivities at Target and Walmart . Prime Big Deal Days will be an opportunity to get a head start on your Black Friday wi
Save time managing complex projects with Microsoft Project for $12.97
Mashable / 10h
TL;DR: Microsoft Project Professional 2021 is on sale for $12.97 (reg. $249.99) through September 27 at 11:59 p.m. PT, with tools for automated scheduling, task management, timesheets, timelines, and project planning. Opens in a new window Credit: Microsoft Microsoft Project 2021 Professional: Lifetime License for Windows $12.97 $249.99 Save $237.02 Keeping a project on schedule can involve a lot
Space Force Chief Admits the US Is Actively Utilizing Orbital Weapons
Futurism / 10h
Since the debut of Garrett P Serviss’ 1898 novel “Edison’s Conquest of Mars,” space-based warfare was relegated to the imagination — but no longer. In an address on the “State of the Space Force” on Tuesday, reported by Space.com , chief of space operations for the US Space Force General Douglas Schiess informed the public that the Pentagon has definitively deployed active space-based weapons pla
Anthropic and OpenAI want to embed safety evaluators. Will they really be independent?
TechCrunch / 10h
Anthropic and OpenAI want to embed independent safety evaluators inside their AI labs. Researchers welcome the unprecedented access, but warn meaningful oversight requires transparency, independence, and eventually regulation.
Trump Flips Out on Truth Social as Fed Hikes Interest Rates
Gizmodo / 10h
Trump says the U.S. should stop trading with most other countries in the world.
The South Can’t Shake This Record-Breaking Heat. Here’s Why
Gizmodo / 10h
The strongest heat dome on the planet is currently smothering the southern United States.
Washington Won’t Be Regulating AI Anytime Soon
Wired / 10h
Even with mounting concerns about AI models going rogue, legislation appears unlikely, and the White House is outright opposed to oversight.
Frontier Airlines Passengers Brawl While Getting Off The Plane—One Takes Off His Hoodie And Keeps Swinging
View from the Wing / 10h
A Frontier Airlines passenger pulls off his hoodie in the middle of a fight, then keeps throwing punches over the seats. It started with a shove as people stood to get off the plane as nearby travelers wound up pulling the men apart.
Playground Games says Fable will have a 60fps performance mode on Xbox Series X, but won't confirm PS5 or PC settings yet — 'We want the game to look great wherever you're playing it'
Latest from TechRadar / 10h
Fable will have a 60fps performance mode on Xbox Series X Playground Games associate game director Craig Littler says it didn't want to compare the PC and Xbox versions However, he adds that "It will look great wherever you go" Playground Games is being a bit cagey about Fable 's graphics settings across PC and console, but has confirmed the Xbox Series X version will have a 60fps performance mod
Diablo 5 senior game director says the game will tell 'three stories,' including the past, the present desolation of Diablo's takeover, and the future 'terror forming' of the Sanctuary
Latest from TechRadar / 10h
Diablo 5 will tell stories of the past, present, and future, the latter of which Blizzard calls "terror forming" Players can visit biomes that are taken over by Diablo's Dread Commanders Narrative director Jennifer Hepler says these biomes can change depending on who's in charge, and "it's a whole new experience" every time you revisit them Blizzard has confirmed that Diablo 5 will tell stories i
We Can Practically Hear Sigourney Weaver Screaming at Us
Gizmodo / 10h
Hot Toys is contiuing its 40th anniversary celebration of 'Aliens' with the iconic Power Loader.
NHTSA Orders Tesla to Prove Its Cybercab Meets Federal Safety Standards
Gizmodo / 10h
The EV company has just a few weeks to respond or could face up to $139 million in penalties.
Merriam-Webster Dictionary Is Wordsmaxxing With 1,400 New Definitions
NYT > Technology / 10h
Now you have no excuse for not knowing the meaning of “cuffing season,” “shishito” or “glow-up.”
I only use my phone in landscape mode, and this Android launcher respects my decision
How-To Geek / 10h
A while back, I repurposed an old Motorola phone as a kind of mini-tablet. I use it as a bedside display, a media center, and for gaming with a controller. I keep the display locked in landscape mode, since that's how I use it, but there's one problem. It doesn't let me rotate the home screen. To fix the problem, I installed the free and open-source Discreet Launcher.
This Three-in-One Foldable Anker Charger Is 34% Off Right Now
Lifehacker / 10h
We may earn a commission from links on this page. Deal pricing and availability subject to change after time of publication. If you’re looking for a foldable Apple charger that fits in the palm of your hand, the Anker Prime Foldable MagSafe Charger , now $99.73 (originally $149.99) is a great pick. It's at its lowest price ever according to price-tracking tools . Compatible with iPhone 12 series
This Lake Was the Last of Its Kind in Canada. And It Just Vanished
Gizmodo / 10h
The breakup of Canada's last intact ice shelf caused the freshwater lake to drain away in just a few months.
Pretty Soon, the Only Thing Between You and the Next E. Coli Outbreak Will Be Palantir
Gizmodo / 10h
Maybe stick to Qdoba.
My favorite Linux distro has been overlooked for years—here's why I use it instead of Mint or Ubuntu
How-To Geek / 11h
Whenever you start reading about the best Linux distros for beginners, two distros tend to dominate the lists: Linux Mint and Ubuntu. There are good reasons for that—they're solid operating systems with large communities, which means there is a lot of support available.
'There's one never-ending challenge working for IKEA: cable management' — how Xbox collaborated with the Swedish designers to help solve the biggest problems for gamers while also making beautiful furniture
Latest from TechRadar / 11h
When I first saw the IKEA x Xbox collaboration at this year's Gamescom , I was struck by two conflicting ideas. With its multi-functional side table, TV stand, and decorative controller box, this is some smartly made furniture with some genuinely helpful uses. Then, with a thumbstick stool and a D-pad cushion, it's also one of the silliest things I've seen. Taken as a whole, you can see it's a mi
American & Condor Ink Interline Deal: A Small Step With Big Potential, Maybe?
One Mile at a Time / 11h
American Airlines and Condor have just announced plans to launch a partnership. In reality, they’re just launching an interline agreement, which is the lowest level of cooperation airlines can have . However, one certainly wonders if there could eventually be more brewing here… American & Condor announce a new “partnership” German airline Condor is launching an interline agreement with American,
4K remasters have an AI problem, and it's destroying the history of film
How-To Geek / 11h
Most people probably assume that the latest 4K Blu-ray release of a movie is the definitive version with the highest quality. It's the version that you should buy to preserve that title for yourself at the highest quality. Right?
After accusations of selling ‘perv glasses,’ Meta prepares to sell a pair without a camera
TechCrunch / 11h
Can Meta dodge the "pervert glasses" accusations with a new camera-free product?
Nintendo confirms Legend of Zelda Switch 2 will be restocked
Mashable / 11h
Last week, Nintendo gave us our first real look at the The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time remake for Switch 2 , and announced a special Switch 2 console to go along with it. The initial run of pre-orders ran out faster than you can say, "Ganon," but you're not out of luck yet. As spotted by Nintendo Life , Nintendo has quietly confirmed that restocks are on the way. If you check Nintendo's stor
First-ever battle between two autonomous naval drones 'won' by Ukraine — thanks to a salvo from a remote weapon turret
Latest from TechRadar / 11h
Ukraine says its Sargan-3000 drone boat destroyed a Russian counterpart using machine gun fire The reported clash involved two unmanned boats fighting directly at sea No video has emerged showing the reported destruction of the Russian craft Ukraine's Navy has announced that a Sargan-3000 drone boat destroyed an armed Russian counterpart somewhere in the waters of the Black Sea. Kyiv describes th
Hackers found Flock cameras can track more than just cars — and Boston officials found camera data was shared despite being told it wouldn’t be
Latest from TechRadar / 11h
Boston officials released a report explaining why they won't use Flock cameras It reveals that Flock shared camera data despite saying it wouldn't Hackers also discovered that Flock cameras track more than just license plates The Flock backlash might have taken a backseat to more recent tech news — namely, whether AI development needs to slow down before superintelligence wipes us out, or, on a l
71% of Americans Say They’re Completely Exhausted
Gizmodo / 11h
A CDC report shows that people are not feeling relaxed and restful in the United States.
‘Hope’ Director, Star Weigh In on Sequel Plans
Gizmodo / 11h
io9 spoke with director Na Hong‑jin and 'Squid Game' star Hoyeon about the sci-fi film's wild ending—and whether 'Hope' was intended to launch a franchise.
I ditched store-bought organizers for these 4 3D prints I use every single day
How-To Geek / 11h
Like most people, I've printed mostly decorative items and novelties since starting this hobby. I like an articulated dragon or a cool figure as much as the next person, but I honestly haven't unlocked that much true utility from these machines.
X will now let US users trade via Cashtags
TechCrunch / 11h
The move closes the gap between the market discussions taking place on the timeline, and the market itself.
Zuckerberg’s Pervert Glasses Have Been So Publicly Shamed That Meta’s Reportedly Now Working on a Version With No Camera
Futurism / 11h
In record time, Meta’s camera-adorned smart glasses have turned from a lucrative and well-reviewed consumer product into a widely-reviled and privacy-infringing tool of abuse in the arsenal of creepy men. The backlash has grown so much that many owners of the “pervert glasses” have become too afraid to use them in public , a PR disaster for what once was an accessory that was flying off the shelv
It’s a Long Shot, but Here’s How the Steam Frame Could Save VR
Gizmodo / 11h
As shipments for VR headsets dry up, there’s one thing that the Steam Frame has that nobody else does.
Archaeologists Just Opened a Pre-Incan Tomb Sealed for 600 Years. Here’s What They Found
Gizmodo / 11h
The mausoleum miraculously evaded colonial and contemporary looters—but not the careful eye of experts working at the historical site.
Merriam-Webster adds 1,400 words and definitions, from vibe coding to Sunday scaries
Mashable / 11h
Your "Sunday scaries" are now in the dictionary. So are "crashout," "vibe-coding," "Promposal," "cuffing season," and the "Mandela Effect." Merriam-Webster announced Tuesday that it has added 1,400 words and definitions to its dictionary . The update spans social media, technology, food, relationships, and pop culture. If a group chat has ever sent you looking up a term mid-conversation, this bat
New Starlink partnership to bring phone service to remote U.S. areas
Mashable / 11h
Telecommunications company Ooma announced a partnership this week with Elon Musk ’s satellite-based Starlink internet service, which Ooma claims will make affordable home phone service available in "rural and remote locations." Called Ooma StarDial , the service will let Starlink users add landline service to their internet connection, enabling phone calls in places where cell service is unreliab
Windows 11 just got an emergency fix after a record security patch—install it now
How-To Geek / 11h
Microsoft is addressing more security flaws than ever before thanks to AI, but that might come at the expense of reliability. The company has released an emergency fix for Windows 11 after a record-setting "Patch Tuesday" broke multiple features.
Automattic’s interim CEO and legal chief signed reciprocal severance deals during Mullenweg’s brief ouster
TechCrunch / 11h
CFO Mark Davies and legal chief Andy Missan signed each other’s severance agreements while Matt Mullenweg was on leave, providing a year of salary and additional equity vesting if their departures qualify for the benefits.
Senator Bernie Sanders and Trump ally Steve Bannon unite in calls for more AI oversight
Latest from TechRadar / 12h
Advanced AI should be paused as regulators assess the potential damage Trump urged to discuss international agreement with Chinese President Current US government criticized for taking a light-touch approach Bernie Sanders is working together with former White House strategist Steve Bannon in a bid to urge the governments to take more oversight over AI. Job losses, a loss of control over advanced
Great Deal: Save 15% Of Points On IHG One Rewards Free Night Award Bookings
One Mile at a Time / 12h
IHG One Rewards has just launched a 15% off sale on award nights, which could save you quite a few points on a redemption, and could also improve the redemption possibilities for free night award certificates. This is initially open to those with a co-branded credit card, and should soon become available to other IHG elite members as well. IHG One Rewards award night sale promotion IHG One Reward
I built a one-tap "don't bother me" mode for my phone, and it solved a surprisingly big problem
How-To Geek / 12h
My phone plays many roles. It's a source of entertainment, a useful tool for work, a way to communicate with people, and more. These different uses don't always play nicely together. When I'm working, I don't want to be distracted by unnecessary calls, messages, and notifications, so I built a one-tap system to stop my phone from stealing my attention.
The highly anticipated Grand Hyatt Cancun Beach Resort will debut an all-inclusive experience
The Points Guy Articles / 12h
A new beachfront escape is coming to the points world, and just in time for winter getaways. The highly anticipated Grand Hyatt Cancun Beach Resort, which was on our list of most exciting hotel openings in 2026 , is slated to open its doors in December — and there are multiple reasons to get excited. Owned by Grupo Diestra, the 500-room beachfront resort will be not only be Grand Hyatt's debut in
Discover it Miles review: Simple rewards for beginners and cash back enthusiasts alike
The Points Guy Articles / 12h
Everyone's talking about premium credit cards these days, so it's easy to overlook a simple no-annual-fee card . But don't count them out. Whether you're brand-new to travel rewards or you've been racking up points and miles for years, a card like this can still earn its keep in your wallet. The Discover it® Miles isn't flashy, but it's reliable. Its rewards are easy to understand, it has no annu
This Is the Best Gaming Gear of 2026
Lifehacker / 12h
We may earn a commission from links on this page. Like gamers themselves, 2026's gaming gear is all over the place. The lines between PC and console are blurring like the lines between hardcore gamers and casuals. Handhelds run full Windows and that little old lady you assumed was playing Candy Crush is smoking you at Counter-Strike . Whether you're trying to push as fast a frame rate as possible
Prime Day TV deals are already live —here are 9 top-rated models our experts recommend from $179.99
Latest from TechRadar / 12h
Amazon has announced the dates for its second Prime Day sale, taking place on October 6 and 7 this year, and the retailer has also released early deals, including some of our top-rated models. • Shop more early Prime Day deals While tech prices have risen this past year because of the global RAM and component crises, TVs haven't been affected yet. That means you can find record-low prices on a ra
I Trained a Fly’s Brain to Generate WIRED Story Ideas
Wired / 12h
I used an open-source map of a fruit fly’s brain to vibe code a website called PitchFly. Its headline suggestions were delightfully bananas.
AMD could be working on an Nvidia DLSS 5 rival, but it'll be for next-gen RDNA 5 GPUs — and I've a feeling that may be too late
Latest from TechRadar / 12h
AMD is rumored to be working on its own version of DLSS 5 A leaker says that the neural rendering tech will be launched with next-gen RDNA 5 GPUs That means we could be waiting until late 2027 or 2028 to see this debut, which might leave AMD lagging behind Nvidia considerably AMD could be working on its own take on Nvidia's DLSS 5 , and apparently this alternative attempt at neural rendering will
Former Waymo CFO jumps to self-driving startup Wayve
TechCrunch / 12h
Elisa de Martel, who left her position as chief financial officer at Alphabet's autonomous vehicle company Waymo in January, will be based out of Silicon Valley.
It’s Chris Evans Versus the Volcano in the Trailer for Netflix’s ‘Sacrifice’
Gizmodo / 12h
Anya Taylor-Joy plays a cult leader who takes drastic steps to save the world in Romain Gavras' dark comedy.
I labeled every cable at my desk with NFC stickers, now I never need to guess which is which
How-To Geek / 12h
Mitch McConnell Looks Pretty Scary Now That He’s Back, and Doctors Are Worried He Could Drop Dead
Futurism / 12h
Octogenarian senator Mitch McConnell (R-KY) was wheeled back into the US Capitol building after spending 92 days recovering from a fall and pneumonia — an extraordinary absence during which he didn’t make a single public appearance via video or audio. Videos of the frail lawmaker didn’t exactly instill confidence that he’s now ready to vote on matters of national importance, let alone withstand h
Hilton Honors Amex Business Card Review: Status, Points, & Credits
One Mile at a Time / 12h
The Hilton Honors American Express Business Card is Hilton’s primary co-branded business credit card , issued by American Express. If eligible, this is a card that’s absolutely worth applying for, thanks to a combination of the huge welcome offer, and the perks, ranging from credits to elite status. In this post, I’d like to share my in-depth review of the Hilton Business Card, especially as the
AI Slowdown Calls From CEOs Apparently Comes as Surprise to Employees
Gizmodo / 12h
Might want to tell the people doing the work!
Gran Meliá Palacio De Sancti Petri: Andalusian Luxury At Its Most Relaxed
One Mile at a Time / 12h
On Spain’s southern coast, just outside Cádiz in the seaside area of Chiclana de la Frontera, sits one of the country’s most appealing luxury resorts: the Gran Meliá Palacio de Sancti Petri. The property occupies a beautifully restored neo-Mudéjar palace, an architectural style deeply rooted in Andalusia that blends Spanish and Moorish influences. It is the kind of place that immediately evokes t
Did Haunted Hotels Season 2 trailer just tease the answer to a big fan question?
Mashable / 12h
Netflix's spirited cartoon Haunted Hotel is returning for a second season next month. And the new trailer teases that a question fans have been asking online might finally be answered. With Season 1, Haunted Hotel introduced audiences to the Freeling family, made up of young Esther (Natalie Palamides), her 13-year-old brother Ben (Skyler Gisondo), their mom Katherine (Eliza Coupe), her brother's
Chase Now Lets You Invest Ultimate Rewards Points—But It’s Better To Redeem For Travel Even If You Want Cash
View from the Wing / 12h
The J.P. Morgan investment redemption pays the same one cent per point Chase already offers as cash back. Current Pay Yourself Back offers can beat it, while a better travel redemption can preserve more money to invest.
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