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'It's going to be really bad': Fears over AI bubble bursting grow in Silicon Valley

300+BBC News / 45min
Some are worried that the rapid rise in the value of AI tech companies may be a bubble waiting to burst.





This AI-powered app makes lifetime piano learning easier — and it’s 63% off
Mashable / 27min
TL;DR: Learn piano for life with Skoove Premium Piano Lessons , only $109.97 (MSRP $299.99) while you can. These days, you don’t need a classroom or a strict schedule to learn piano. Skoove Premium Piano Lessons lets you learn on your own terms, right from the comfort of your own home. All you need is the Skoove app, a keyboard, and a phone, tablet, or laptop. Currently, you can secure a lifetime





The iPhone Fold could be the ultimate mobile gaming device, if Apple sticks to this rumored design
Latest from TechRadar / now
iOS is the best mobile platform for triple-A games – giving Apple the chance to do something weird and wonderful for mobile gaming with its long-rumored folding iPhone.






Numerous Billionaires Preparing for End of Society
Futurism / 5min
The tech billionaires are still doomsday prepping. And as the BBC reports , it seems that AI is making some of them more paranoid than ever that society as we know it might soon crumble. For years now, reports of the wealthiest bracing for the end of the world have dominated headlines. In 2023, Wired reported that Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg was breaking ground on a roughly 5,000 square foot undergr





Microsoft Is Cracking Down on Local Accounts, Here's What They're Likely to Go After Next


How-To Geek / 6min
Microsoft is about to roll out patches to prevent the easiest way you had to skip signing into a Microsoft account during Windows 11’s setup, and if that seemed like a gentle nudge, it’s likely just the beginning. You’ve probably used these tricks before, or at least read about them: disconnect the network, run a command, or drop a patched ISO on a USB and roll right past the Out-of-Box Experienc





The 7 best smartwatches of 2025 include some surprises
Mashable / 27min
After a very busy fall, we finally have the new lineup of smartwatches from Apple, Samsung, and Google. And so whether you're team Apple or team Android , you have excellent choices for your wrist. Now that we've tested the major new releases, we're ready to name the best smartwatches of 2025. We have good news: As long as you stick to the flagship smartwatches from these three brands, you really





Lifetime access to AdGuard is just $16 for today only
Mashable / 27min
TL;DR: Get a lifetime subscription to the AdGuard Family Plan for just $15.97 with code FAMPLAN (MSRP $169.99) through 11:59 p.m. PT on Oct. 12 and protect 9 devices from ads, trackers, and online threats. Tired of dodging pop-ups, dealing with slow-loading websites, and feeling like your every move online might be tracked? You’re not alone. The internet should be a safe, smooth, and private spac





You’re too smart to overpay — Windows 11 Pro is $10 today only
Mashable / 27min
TL;DR: Windows 11 Pro is just $9.97 (MSRP $199) until 11:59 p.m. PT tonight — the smartest way to modernize your PC with a clean UI, better multitasking, and improved security. Some upgrades just feel right. This is one of them. If your PC has been running a little sluggish or you’ve been meaning to bring your system up to speed , Windows 11 Pro is just $9.97 (MSRP $199) through 11:59 p.m. PT ton





Tech Now
BBC News / 45min
Alasdair Keane explores a high-tech studio that transforms how car stunts are made.





Tech Life
BBC News / 45min
Two big social media companies face a class action lawsuit in Italy.





Windows 10 users urged to prepare for Microsoft pulling support
45BBC News / 1h
Microsoft is ending support for Windows 10, which could make users vulnerable - here's how to get Windows 11.





“Our goal is simple” - OpenAI tells us how enterprise adoption can help take it to the next level, so get ready for a lot more ChatGPT at work
Latest from TechRadar / 1h
OpenAI wants to help developers everywhere build the next great thing.





The Night Agent season 3: everything we know so far about the popular Netflix show's return
Latest from TechRadar / 2h
The Night Agent season 3 has officially wrapped production. Here's everything we know so far about the hit Netflix show's return.






I tested the LaCie Rugged SSD4 - and it's blindingly quick, I found that speed comes at a cost
Latest from TechRadar / 3h
The LaCie Rugged SSD4 is a compact USB SSD designed to handle outdoor use and capable of up to 4,000MB/s transfers.





Moon phase today: What the moon will look like on October 12
Mashable / 5h
It's the moon's last night in Waning Gibbous before we're at a half moon. There's less and less visible each night, but keep reading to see what you can see tonight, Oct. 12. What is today’s moon phase? As of Sunday, Oct. 12, the moon phase is Waning Gibbous. Tonight, only 64% will be lit up, according to NASA's Daily Moon Observation . If you look closely enough, without any visual aids, you can





Game on! These five gaming mice are cheaper then their July Prime Day price – up to 52% off
Latest from TechRadar / 6h
Having a precise pointer means you can be on top of your game, and now you don't need to spend top dollar either, with Razer, Corsair and Logitech mice from just AU$47.50.

NYT Connections Sports Edition today: Hints and answers for October 12, 2025
Mashable / 7h
Today's Connections: Sports Edition requires some knowledge of cards. 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 midnight and each new set of word





NYT Pips hints, answers for October 12, 2025
Mashable / 7h
Happy Friday and welcome to your guide to Pips, the latest game in the New York Times catalogue. Released in August 2025, the 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 onto the next difficulty level and start over. How





NYT Strands hints, answers for October 12, 2025
Mashable / 7h
Today's NYT Strands hints are easy if have the right deck. 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 answer. Th





NYT Connections hints today: Clues, answers for October 12, 2025
Mashable / 7h
The NYT Connections puzzle today isn't too hard as long as you don't overthink it. 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 a





Wordle today: Answer, hints for October 12, 2025
Mashable / 7h
Today's Wordle answer is difficult simply because one uncommon letter could leave you with more guesses than chances to guess. 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, an





The Most Spectacular and Delightful Cosplay of New York Comic Con, Day 2
Gizmodo / 10h
In the name of Hades! New York, we accept this cosplay photo dump.





The best Nintendo Switch 2 accessories: controllers, screen protectors, and carry cases you can't do without
Latest from TechRadar / 10h
Whether you’re after a new controller or protection for your console, our best Nintendo Switch 2 accessories guide has you covered.





8-core AMD Ryzen Mini PC can power four 8K monitors, has two SSD slots, two Ethernet ports, and even a tiny LCD display - but will you trust a brand you've never heard of?
Latest from TechRadar / 11h
The TexHoo ZHR mini PC delivers Ryzen-powered workstation performance with 8K support and an LCD display, yet faces credibility concerns.





‘Mortal Kombat’ is Already Warming Up For a Third Movie
25Gizmodo / 12h
The fight ain't over yet, cuz New Line's already got their eye on a 'Mortal Kombat III' movie.





Why Are CRT TV Screens So Hard to Photograph?
How-To Geek / 12h
If you're deep in the CRT hobby like I am now, you've probably realized that when you try to share your hobby online, your screens don't quite look right on camera. This is nothing new, and happens because of the fundamental way CRTs work.





Apple is winding down Clips, its forgotten video-editing app
Engadget / 12h
It seems to be the end of the road for Apple's Clips app. The company said on a support page that it has stopped updating the video-editing app, and new users can no longer download it from the

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Amazon AU's October Prime sale ends Monday, but I'd jump on these 7 bestsellers quick – they might not last

200+Latest from TechRadar / 9h
Amazon's October Prime Daysale ends at midnight on Monday, October 13, but there are a few deals selling fast, including Kindles and AirPods – thanks to discounts of up to 50%.

Boring Company cited for almost 800 environmental violations in Las Vegas
500+Ars Technica - All content / 16h
Nevada state regulators have accused Elon Musk’s Boring Co. of violating environmental regulations nearly 800 times in the last two years as it digs a sprawling tunnel network beneath Las Vegas for its Tesla-powered “people mover.” The company’s alleged violations include starting to dig without approval, releasing untreated water onto city streets and spilling muck from its trucks, according to





Sean Duffy Threatens to Fire Air Traffic Controllers as 10% Call Out Sick During Shutdown
200+Gizmodo / 17h
"When you come to work, you get paid. If you don't come to work, you don't get paid."






ICYMI: the week's 7 biggest tech stories, from Xbox Game Pass controversy to our Wake Up Dead Man review
Latest from TechRadar / 19min
The biggest tech news stories from Microsoft, Tag Heuer, Google, Netflix and more for October 11, 2025.






The latest mobile hotspots deliver 5G to almost any device while sparing your phone's battery - here's why businesses won't want to snooze on the newest technology
Latest from TechRadar / 33min
There are serious productivity gains to be had from hotspotting.





I reviewed the GlocalMe Numen Air - and the compelling argument for this mobile hotspot collapses when confronted with a cheap 5G smartphone that uses eSIMs


Latest from TechRadar / 33min
A compact 5G hotspot offering global CloudSIM connectivity, solid battery life, and multi-device support ideal for frequent travellers.





Argos launches another Big Red sale – get up to 30% off tech, toys, appliances and homewares
Latest from TechRadar / 33min
Another Argos Big Red sale is now underway, with discounts of up to 30% available on Ninja, Shark, Dyson, LG, Samsung, Oral-B, Lego, and more.





Yes, a digital ID could be safe and secure – but the BritCard hasn't gained my trust
Latest from TechRadar / 1h
If well-implemented, digital IDs can be the fix to a slow bureaucracy and illicit activities. Yet, the UK's track record could turn the BritCard into a privacy and security nightmare, all without fixing illegal immigration.





The fixer’s dilemma: Chris Lehane and OpenAI’s impossible mission
TechCrunch / 1h
The company’s Sora problem is really at the root of everything else.





Corvette E-Ray 2026 Review: Price, Specs, Availability
Wired / 1h
The first Corvette to use an electrified powertrain has now hit European shores, so we decided to see how this hybrid sports car would cope with the UK’s uniquely crummy road surfaces.





Europe's largest web hosting company abruptly pushes VPS prices up, blames cPanel, Plesk developers for the huge increase in license fees
Latest from TechRadar / 2h
Ionos customers face unexpected VPS price increases after Plesk license hikes, sparking outrage over short notice and mid-contract changes.





Hurdle hints and answers for October 11, 2025
Mashable / 2h
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 October 11
Mashable / 2h
The moon is in its "waning" phase, with each night less and less visible. This will continue until the new moon, and the start of a new lunar cycle. Keep reading to see what's happening with the moon tonight, Oct. 11 What is today’s moon phase? As of Friday, Oct. 11, the moon phase is Waning Gibbous. Tonight, only 74% will be lit up, according to NASA's Daily Moon Observation . What can you see t





Dreading the coming summer heat? Vornado has a range of powerful fans with up to 47% off
Latest from TechRadar / 3h
We've been massive fans of Vornado's fans here at TechRadar, and with up to 47% off on Amazon for Prime Big Deal Days, it's hard not be a fan.





Hurry! The Dyson V8 for just AU$339 is a Prime Day deal that will sell out quick
Latest from TechRadar / 4h
It's not the lowest price I've seen on the Dyson V8, but every time it gets a discount like this, it becomes a bestseller.





NYT Pips hints, answers for October 11, 2025
Mashable / 4h
Happy Friday and welcome to your guide to Pips, the latest game in the New York Times catalogue. Released in August 2025, the 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 onto the next difficulty level and start over. How





NYT Connections Sports Edition today: Hints and answers for October 11, 2025
Mashable / 4h
Today's Connections: Sports Edition requires some knowledge of cards. 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 midnight and each new set of word





NYT Connections hints today: Clues, answers for October 11, 2025
Mashable / 4h
The NYT Connections puzzle today requires you to think of multiple ways words can be used. 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





NYT Strands hints, answers for October 11, 2025
Mashable / 4h
Today's NYT Strands hints are easy if you don't skip the ads. 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 answer.





Wordle today: Answer, hints for October 11, 2025
Mashable / 4h
Today's Wordle answer is neater than a pile. 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 hints today: Clues, answe





How hackers forced brewing giant Asahi back to pen and paper
2 TTPs•
45BBC News / 5h
The maker of Japan's most popular beer, Super Dry, was hit by a major cyber-attack last month.





Insanely Profitable AI or Just Insane Bubble?
Next Big Future / 6h
Amazon shows how capex-heavy bets can terrify investors yet compound into fortunes. From 1997–2003, Amazon had over $5 billion in cumulative losses amid relentless infrastructure spends—warehouses, servers, logistics—totaling ~$10B adjusted, or 5–6x annual revenues at peaks. In 1999, Amazon’s market cap was approximately $25.7 billion, fell as low as $3.6 billion in 2001 and got ... Read more





Salesforce CEO says National Guard should patrol San Francisco — stunning his own PR team
44TechCrunch / 6h
Though Benioff's shift mirrors Silicon Valley's broader accommodation of Trump, the exchange offered a rare glimpse of just how far that repositioning can go. The question now: will other Bay Area tech CEOs follow Benioff's lead and call for federal troops in their own backyard?





‘The Vampire Lestat’ Takes a Bite Out of New York Comic Con With a First Look Video
21Gizmodo / 7h
The show formerly known as 'Interview With the Vampire' returns with a new focus in season three that leans a lot more rock n' roll.





TrumpRx Is a Narcissistic, AI-Generated Nightmare
51Gizmodo / 7h
AI art really has become the aesthetic of grifters and fascists.





The Meta Quest 3S is the best, most affordable gateway to VR – it’s now even cheaper in this Prime Day deal
Latest from TechRadar / 7h
The Meta Quest 3S is a fantastic VR headset, especially for beginners to the format. It was already affordable at full price, but this Amazon Prime Day discount makes it even more accessible.





Microsoft Copilot assistant can now access your Google account—if you let it
Latest from TechRadar / 7h
Microsoft’s Copilot assistant now lets users link their Google and Microsoft accounts.





‘Talamasca: The Secret Order’ Teases Its Anne Rice Universe Crossovers
Gizmodo / 7h
The supernatural spy agency has its eyes on vampires, monsters, witches, and beyond in the AMC series.





Navan plows ahead with IPO during shutdown, aims for $6.45B valuation
TechCrunch / 8h
The corporate travel management company is moving forward under SEC rules that allow companies in IPO limbo to proceed at their own risk during the shutdown.





The Tiny But Dramatic B-Plot of ‘Solar Opposites’ Has Its Own Finale Trailer
Gizmodo / 8h
The Hulu sci-fi series comes to an end October 13, and the people of the Wall are gunning for revenge.





Is This Thing On? review: Will Arnett and Bradley Cooper flop on stand-up comedy
Mashable / 8h
As an actor, Bradley Cooper can be exciting and explosive because he refuses to take himself all that seriously. In critically heralded films like Silver Linings Playbook, American Hustle, even Guardians of the Galaxy, where he voiced Rocket Raccoon, he gamely plays the fool, egotistical, wrathful, and/or uncouth. Yet as a filmmaker, Cooper is tediously serious, even when making the divorce-cente





Google Translate app starts explaining itself with AI understanding
Mashable / 8h
The Google Translate app has been a worthy addition to any international traveler's tech arsenal ever since it launched in 2006; Google claims it now translates a trillion words every month. Not that it does so entirely accurately. Over two decades, the app has also been a source of hilarious translation fails — which have in themselves created enough content for multiple listicles , Reddit threa





Trump admin fires more health employees amid government shutdown
Ars Technica - All content / 8h
An unknown number of federal health employees received termination notifications Friday afternoon as part of a mass reduction in force by the Trump administration that senior officials and federal employment lawyers say is almost certainly illegal. The Department of Health and Human Services has taken heavy hits since Trump came to office. Early in the year, the Trump administration pushed out 10





The Most Stunning and Interesting Cosplay of NYCC, Day 1
Gizmodo / 8h
The cosplay is on full display in the Big Apple and here are some of our favorites from day one of NYCC 2025.





Valve's Steam Deck inspired VR headset might be launching soon –here's what we know
Latest from TechRadar / 9h
There's lots of buzz around a potential Steam Frame VR headset launch. Here's what we know about the mysterious device.





The highly-rated DJI Osmo Action 5 Pro drops to a record-low price on Amazon
Latest from TechRadar / 9h
Skip the GoPro and get this jam-packed DJI Osmo Action 5 Pro bundle for $269 on Amazon.





Instagram tests new layout that puts the spotlight on Reels and DMs
Engadget / 9h
Instagram head Adam Mosseri has announced that as part of a test, some Instagram users will be able to try a new menu bar in the app with a different arrangement of tabs. Notably, the new menu bar has dedicated tabs for both Reels and DMs, two of the app's most popular features. If you opt-in to the test, Instagram's current tabs for your feed, search, creating a new post, Reels and your profile





We Just Got a Sneak Peak at the Next Season of ‘Invincible
Gizmodo / 9h
Robert Kirkman and multiple members of his voice cast teased the future of the hit Prime Video animated show, coming March 2026





California greenlights AI safety, data protection, Netflix quiet
Mashable / 9h
California is riding a wave of Big Tech legislation, with the state's leaders signing several technology-related bills in quick succession. The first, referred to as the Transparency in Frontier Artificial Intelligence Act , made headlines as a history-making state-level law ensuring more robust generative AI safety standards. The safety and transparency bill mandates AI labs disclose potential h





How bad is the Discord hack? What you need to know.
2 TTPs•
Mashable / 9h
Seventy-thousand. That's the number of users who may have had their government-issued IDs stolen as part of a major breach of the popular chat and messaging app Discord. While that may seem like a small number when considering Discord has hundreds of millions of users, there is a more concerning factor here — tech companies continuing to require identification from some of its users and the secur





The ‘Peacemaker’ Finale Gave Us Our Best Look Yet at the Future of James Gunn’s DC Universe
Gizmodo / 9h
How does the fate of John Cena's character impact Superman, Lex Luthor, 'Supergirl,' 'Lanterns,' and more?





MrBeast Concerned That AI Slop Will Put Him Out of Business
25Futurism / 9h
When it comes to quality content that the whole family can enjoy, nobody is doing it like Jimmy “MrBeast “ Donaldson. As YouTube’s first billionaire, his thought provoking oeuvre spans classics like “ I Helped 2,000 People Walk Again ” and “ Would You Risk Dying For $500,000? “ Arguments over the merits of his content — which often turn financially desperate people into living spectacles, lining





Ambitious Chinese GPU vendor debuts liquid-cooled, single-slot, dual GPU card with 48GB RAM and the ability to get four of them in a system - sadly, it's the Intel Arc Pro B60
Latest from TechRadar / 9h
MaxSun’s Arc Pro B60 pairs dual GPUs with liquid cooling in a single-slot form, promising dense AI and rendering power.





Samsung’s Rumored Ray-Ban Smart Glasses Killer May Arrive Sooner Than You Think
Gizmodo / 9h
New reports suggest Samsung's first-ever smart glasses might be around the corner.





Putin OKs plan to turn Russian spacecraft into flying billboards
Ars Technica - All content / 9h
These are tough times for Russia's civilian space program. In the last few years, Russia has cut back on the number of Soyuz crew missions it is sending to the International Space Station, and a replacement for the nearly 60-year-old Soyuz spacecraft remains elusive. While the United States and China are launching more space missions than ever before, Russia's once-dominant launch cadence is on a





People regret buying Amazon smart displays after being bombarded with ads
Ars Technica - All content / 9h
Amazon Echo Show owners are reporting an uptick in advertisements on their smart displays. The company's Echo Show smart displays have previously shown ads through the company's Shopping Lists feature, as well as advertising for Alexa skills . Additionally, Echo Shows may play audio ads when users listen to Amazon Music on Alexa. However, reports on Reddit (examples here , here , and here ) and f





Good Boys star dog Indy pleads for the Academy Awards to hear him out
Mashable / 9h
With the film festival season drawing to a close, award season is heating up. Now is the time for aspiring Oscar hopefuls to make themselves heard. And props to one of our favorite performers of the year for raising his paw for notice. Indy is sniffing his way into the Academy Awards conversation with a public letter to the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences. The lead of the dog-centered





Creepy Israeli Spyware Vendor NSO Group Reportedly Sells to U.S. Company at the Worst Possible Time
Gizmodo / 10h
Journalists beware.





I took the iPhone 17 Pro Max to NY Comic Con to see how much portrait mode has improved since iPhone 7 – the results blew me away
Latest from TechRadar / 10h
How good is the iPhone 17 Pro Max Portrait Mode? I took it to New York Comic Con to find out





It’s 2025 — And Delta Is Still Stranding Passengers Outside The Country With A 1990s Credit Card Rule
View from the Wing / 10h
Delta calls it fraud protection. Regulators might call it illegal. In 2025 the airline is still refusing check-in to passengers who can’t produce their original payment card, stranding travelers overseas and exposing Delta to compensation claims under U.K. and E.U. law. Continue reading ...





‘Trigun Stargaze’ Will Dazzle and Devastate You in 2026
Gizmodo / 10h
Vash, Meryl, and the gang return in Studio Orange's 'Trigun Stargaze,' coming January 2026.





I've Reviewed Phones With Physical Keyboards—You Probably Don't Want One
How-To Geek / 10h
My very first phone had a physical keyboard, and I'm as nostalgic for them as the next person. But after spending time with both the Minimal Phone and the Unihertz Titan 2 this year, I'm surprised to learn that I now prefer to keep my keys virtual.





Microsoft just got its hands on 100,000 Nvidia GB300 chips - and all it took was investing $33 billion in these startups
Latest from TechRadar / 10h
Microsoft’s $33 billion investment in neocloud providers secures Nvidia GPUs, expands compute access, and raises new antitrust and energy concerns.





Kalshi Is a Profitable Prediction Market That Could Enable New Futures Finance Instruments
Next Big Future / 10h
Kalshi, the federally regulated prediction market platform, announced a Series D funding round over $300 million. It was co-led by Sequoia Capital and Andreessen Horowitz, with investments from Paradigm, Coinbase Ventures, and others. It gave Kalshi a $5 billion valuation. The company, founded in 2020 by Yale graduates Tarek Mansour and Luana Lopes Lara, has ... Read more





Microsoft Backs Off New Data Center After Small Wisconsin Town Backlash
41Gizmodo / 10h
The company dropped plans for a 244-acre project as resource-intensive data centers spread across the country.





I tested a bunch of vacuums this year, and the Shark PowerDetect Cordless was hands-down my favorite – here's why
Latest from TechRadar / 10h
As a TechRadar product reviewer, a lot of gadgets pass through my door – but this is one I'll be hanging on to for as long as possible.





Marvel gets meta with Wonder Man teaser
Ars Technica - All content / 10h
Marvel Studios has dropped the first teaser for Wonder Man , an eight-episode miniseries slated for a January release, ahead of its panel at New York Comic Con this weekend. Part of the MCU's Phase Six, the miniseries was created by Destin Daniel Cretton ( Shang-Chi and the Legend of Five Rings ) and Andrew Guest ( Hawkeye ), with Guest serving as showrunner. It has been in development since 2022





“Extremely angry” Trump threatens “massive” tariff on all Chinese exports
55Ars Technica - All content / 10h
Donald Trump threatened China with a "massive increase" on tariffs and may cancel his upcoming meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping after China spent the past two days making "very hostile" trade moves—including aggressive rare-earths export restrictions and an attack on a key US semiconductor company . In a Truth Social post, Trump accused China of trying to "clog" markets by restricting no





70,000 Discord Users May Have Had Their Government IDs Exposed
Lifehacker / 10h
Did you know you can customize Google to filter out garbage? Take these steps for better search results, including adding my work at Lifehacker as a preferred source . On Friday, Oct. 3, Discord announced that a third-party service provider it uses for customer service efforts suffered a breach. It warned a "limited number of users" who had communications with certain Discord teams were affected,





Government Investigating Nearly Three Million Self-Driving Teslas for Violating Traffic Laws, Crashing
Futurism / 11h
Is it a good sign that Tesla keeps getting probed by regulators because its self-driving cars are horrible drivers ? You’ll never guess the reason we’re asking. On Thursday, the US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said it’s launching an investigation into 2.88 million Tesla cars with its dubiously labeled “Full Self-Driving” mode, after receiving reports of the vehicles blowing off





New to Watch on Netflix, Apple TV+, HBO Max, and More This Weekend
How-To Geek / 11h
As we settle into peak TV season and revel in the bounty of new titles dropping every single day, don’t let the buffet of choices overwhelm you. We’ve done all the hard work and sifted through this week’s best and most anticipated streaming releases so you don’t have to, and yes, you're welcome.





Spock and Picard Beam Aboard Nacelle’s Ever-Growing ‘Star Trek’ Figure Collection
Gizmodo / 11h
Two familiar faces are joining a line that's so far best known for highlighting cult-beloved characters.





Peter Thiel Thinks the Antichrist Is ‘Someone Like’ This AI Doomer That He Funded
36Gizmodo / 11h
Amidst his bizarre new proselytizing, the Palantir founder is pointing the finger at a former colleague.





Why Deloitte is betting big on AI despite a $10M refund
28TechCrunch / 11h
AI companies are making their much-anticipated enterprise plays, but the results are wildly inconsistent. Just this week, Deloitte announced it’s rolling out Anthropic’s Claude to all 500,000 employees. On the very same day, the Australian government forced Deloitte to refund a contract because their AI-generated report was riddled with fake citations. It’s a perfect snapshot […]





WIRED Roundup: Are We In An AI Bubble?
Wired / 11h
In this episode of Uncanny Valley, we talk about one author's journey to flee the US, social media surveillance, chatbots and the world of AI, and conspiracy theories for an autism cure.





What Is 'Slopcore'?
Lifehacker / 11h
The easy availability of powerful generative AI programs like ChatGPT, Gemini, and other image- and music-generation tools has given everyone the ability to instantly "create" any image, video, or song they can imagine. As the resulting flood of computer-made content washes up on shore, internet users and observers are calling it "slopcore." Also known as " AI slop ," slopcore's aesthetic comes f





Kalshi hits $5B valuation days after rival Polymarket gets $2B NYSE backing at $8B
TechCrunch / 11h
Prediction markets startup Kalshi raised $300 million, while Polymarket nabbed up to $2 billion.





Search Engine Keeps Changing to Yahoo? Here's What to Do
24How-To Geek / 11h
If your default browser homepage and search engine keep mysteriously changing to Yahoo!, your computer is probably infected with a browser hijacker. While resetting the browser might seem to fix the problem, here's how to do the job properly.





Jeff Bezos dreams of gigawatt data centers in space to solve AI's huge problem with power consumption and power dissipation - could Blue Origin rockets transform into data centers?
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Jeff Bezos envisions gigawatt-scale AI data centers orbiting Earth, powered by endless solar energy, despite huge technical and economic risks.





UPS Is Destroying Packages Stuck in Trump’s Tariff Chaos
200+Gizmodo / 11h
Nobody is happy, from the businesses overseas to the Americans waiting on their packages. And it's all Trump's fault.





Sigourney Weaver Teases a Potential Return to the ‘Alien’ Franchise
58Gizmodo / 12h
Ellen Ripley herself spoke about a new script and meeting regarding her return to the character.





This PC is truly unique - Minisforum M1-1295 is the first mini PC with no front-facing ports, and the audiophile in me will more than appreciate the three separate audio connectors
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Minisforum M1-1295 combines minimalist design and Intel power, hiding all ports at the back for a cleaner workstation aesthetic.





Bose SoundTouch home theater systems regress into dumb speakers Feb. 18
30Ars Technica - All content / 12h
Bose will brick key features of its SoundTouch Wi-Fi speakers and soundbars soon. On Thursday, Bose informed customers that as of February 18, 2026, it will stop supporting the devices, and the devices' cloud-based features, including the companion app, will stop working. The SoundTouch app enabled numerous capabilities, including integrating music services, like Spotify and TuneIn, and the abili





Microsoft warns of new “Payroll Pirate” scam stealing employees’ direct deposits
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58Ars Technica - All content / 12h
Microsoft is warning of an active scam that diverts employees' paycheck payments to attacker-controlled accounts after first taking over their profiles on Workday or other cloud-based HR services. Payroll Pirate, as Microsoft says the campaign has been dubbed, gains access to victims’ HR portals by sending them phishing emails that trick the recipients into providing their credentials for logging





Windows 11's Run Dialog Finally Has Dark Mode
How-To Geek / 12h
Microsoft is still making improvements to the Dark Mode experience in Windows 11, and this newest update to the Dev Channel brings in dark mode support. This is one of those small, steady improvements that combine to make the entire operating system feel much better overall.





Scientists Realize That Magic Mushrooms Are Even Weirder Than We Thought
46Gizmodo / 12h
Psilocybin is so nice, mushrooms evolved it twice.





Big Chase Ink Cash Card 90K Bonus Points Offer (No Annual Fee)
One Mile at a Time / 12h
Link: Learn more about the Ink Business Cash® Credit Card with 90K bonus points The Ink Business Cash® Credit Card is part of the Chase Ink Business card portfolio , and is one of the best no annual fee cards out there. This card is currently offering a particularly good welcome offer, especially for a no annual fee card, so I’d like to take a look at all the details. Chase Ink Cash Card 90K bonu





Huge Chase Ink Unlimited Card 90K Bonus Points Offer (No Annual Fee)
One Mile at a Time / 12h
Link: Learn more about the Ink Business Unlimited® Credit Card with 90K bonus points The Ink Business Unlimited® Credit Card is part of the Chase Ink Business card portfolio , and is one of the best no annual fee cards out there. The card is currently offering an excellent improved welcome bonus, which is in line with the best offers that we’ve seen on the card. Chase Ink Unlimited Card elevated





New Paper Finds That When You Reward AI for Success on Social Media, It Becomes Increasingly Sociopathic
Futurism / 12h
AI bots are everywhere now, filling everything from online stores to social media . But that sudden ubiquity could end up being a very bad thing, according to a new paper from Stanford University scientists who unleashed AI models into different environments — including social media — and found that when they were rewarded for success at tasks like boosting likes and other online engagement metri





Samsungs Project Moohan vs Apple Vision Pro: How the rumored specs compare
Mashable / 12h
Samsung is trying to eat Apple's lunch in the XR space, and it might have the device to do it. Android Headlines got a hold of leaked product renders and what seem to be actual specs for Samsung's upcoming Project Moohan XR headset this week. The device, which is rumored to launch sometime this month , still doesn't have an official name, though Android Headlines refers to it as "Galaxy XR" in it





Apple is bringing live NBA games to the Vision Pro in 2026
Engadget / 12h
Apple is partnering with Spectrum SportsNet to stream select Los Angeles Lakers games directly to the Apple Vision Pro during the 2025-2026 basketball season. The games will be filmed in the Apple Immersive video format, the same VR-friendly filming style the company used to capture the Metallica concert film it released earlier this year. Beyond giving you a reason to blow the dust off your $3,5





AI Inference Boom or AI Ponzi Bubble
Next Big Future / 12h
Kevin Pathrath an other warn of an AI Bubble and AI Ponzi with a potential 80% collapse. The core of the argument is the circular financing structure of the recent OpenAI-Oracle-Nvidia deal and the OpenAI-AMD deal. Nvidia commits up to $100B in investments ($10B per gigawatt deployed, up to 10GW), starting with the first GW ... Read more





Starting Sunday, Airline Agents Must Guess Passenger Gender — As U.S. Rejects Valid ‘X’ Passports It Issued
23View from the Wing / 12h
Starting Sunday, airline agents will have to choose “M” or “F” for every passenger entering the U.S. — even when the traveler’s passport lists “X.” The government is rejecting the very gender markers it issued, leaving airlines to guess who passengers are in order to satisfy new federal rules. Continue reading ...





Google Chrome silences those pesky notifications
TechCrunch / 12h
The company tacitly admits that browser notifications, as designed, might have been a bad idea, saying that its own data shows users receive a high volume of notifications but rarely interact with them.





Lenovo sold almost 20 million PCs last quarter as businesses scramble to upgrade old devices with Windows 10 EOL deadline looming large
Latest from TechRadar / 12h
Lenovo extends its global PC lead as Windows 10’s looming end-of-life deadline pushes businesses to replace ageing laptops and desktops.





Are Brain Wearables the Future of Fitness Tracking?
Lifehacker / 12h
Did you know you can customize Google to filter out garbage? Take these steps for better search results, including adding Lifehacker as a preferred source for tech news . This week, neurotech startup Neurable launched its MW75 Neuro headphones with a pretty seductive pitch—one that I'm not quite buying. Just slip on this pair of headphones, and you’ll gain unprecedented access to your brain's inn





The Writer of ‘Tron: Ares’ Talks Spoilers and the Movie’s Many Iterations Along the Way
Gizmodo / 12h
Jesse Wigutow talks with io9 about the development of 'Tron: Ares,' including its ending—plus 'Daredevil: Born Again' season two.





Astronomers Discover a Suspiciously Hard-to-See Object That Just Might Be Evidence of Dark Matter
Gizmodo / 12h
The object was detected by observing how its gravity distorts light behind it.





Pixel Buds 2a review: Googles new mid-range earbuds are a little too... mid?
Mashable / 12h
There's no shortage of midrange earbuds with good Active Noise Cancellation (ANC). The only trouble is finding one that offers a good value for the money. Google is going after that goal with the Pixel Buds 2a — and it's doing an okay, but not great, job. The Pixel Buds