ICE is reportedly using a Palantir database to compile dossiers on protestors
An attorney representing protestors said this infringes on First Amendment rights.
www.engadget.comby [email protected] (Jackson Chen)Oct 3, 2026 4:08 PM
Milt Windler, NASA flight director who helped save Apollo 13, dies at 94
"...we were making history."
arstechnica.comOct 3, 2026 3:45 PM
Federal judge calls Flock ‘indiscriminate mass surveillance’
A federal judge ruled that a sheriff’s deputy violated a woman’s Fourth Amendment rights when using Flock to search for her license plate without a warrant.
techcrunch.comOct 3, 2026 3:33 PM
How to check the temperature of your PC's CPU
There's some solid free software that can help you keep tabs on your computer's health.
www.engadget.comby [email protected] (Giancarlo Valdes)Oct 3, 2026 2:45 PM
Amazon responds to data center backlash, says it no longer uses NDAs
The CEO of Amazon Web Services tried to push back against widespread suspicion of data centers.
techcrunch.comOct 3, 2026 2:43 PM
Ethernet cables can do more than just improve home internet
With some add-ons, these can gain a second life.
www.engadget.comby [email protected] (Will Shanklin)Oct 3, 2026 2:30 PM
Capcom plans to use AI to speed up the game development process
The company previously said it won't use AI-generated content in its games.
www.engadget.comby [email protected] (Jackson Chen)Oct 3, 2026 2:27 PM
The Nvidia Shield TV Is 7 Years Old. It Just Got a $100 Price Hike
The price of anything with memory is skyrocketing thanks to AI. Aging streaming devices are no exception.
www.wired.comOct 3, 2026 2:00 PM
The original PlayStation 2 security chip has been reverse engineered
A long‑hidden PS2 security component has finally been decoded, revealing surprising design choices and opening the door to fresh hardware insights.
www.engadget.comby [email protected] (Luke James)Oct 3, 2026 2:00 PM
Capcom is preparing for a ‘future where we create games together with AI’
Capcom's Pragmata might be all about the horrors of AI, but in practice the studio doesn't seem so down on the tech. During the Capcom Open Conference RE: 2026 programmer Satoshi Ishida gave a presentation with the mouthful of a title: "The Outlook and Future of the REX Project, Further Evolving the RE Engine for […]
www.theverge.comby Terrence O’BrienOct 3, 2026 12:49 PM
OpenAI safety employee resigns, claiming the company’s ‘culture is broken’
By his own admission, David Robinson is “something of a cliché”: an employee at a leading AI company who issues a dire warning while resigning from their job.
techcrunch.comOct 3, 2026 12:30 PM
How to customize Camera Control on your iPhone
Take a closer look at the iPhone's Camera Control feature and why tweaking it can change the way you shoot, even if you've never touched it before.
www.engadget.comby [email protected] (Jonny Evans)Oct 3, 2026 12:30 PM
Former OpenAI employee says AI should be regulated like nuclear power plants
The company's former safety lead said frontier AI model releases should have "layers of redundancy and careful, time-consuming planning."
www.engadget.comby [email protected] (Jackson Chen)Oct 3, 2026 12:25 PM
The best early October Prime Day deals happening now
It’s not even October yet and Amazon is already offering some Prime Big Deal Day discounts on its own hardware, along with plenty of other popular products. It’s all to hype up October Prime Day, which starts October 6th at 3AM ET and lasts through 3AM ET on the 8th if you’re on the East […]
www.theverge.comby Cameron FaulknerOct 3, 2026 12:22 PM
Why Windows 11 is always using so much RAM
Windows 11 might be using a lot of your RAM, which isn't a problem unless you experience poor performance. It helps your system run more smoothly.
www.engadget.comby [email protected] (Filipe Espósito)Oct 3, 2026 12:00 PM
iPhone Duo vs. iPad Mini: Which Apple device is right for you?
Apple's iPhone Duo provides a tablet-like experience with its inside screen, but this might not be better than a dedicated iPad for you.
www.engadget.comby [email protected] (Deven McClure)Oct 3, 2026 11:30 AM
Jack Dorsey’s Bitchat disappears from app stores in India after government order
Bitchat has become largely unavailable in India as a result of the restrictions.
techcrunch.comOct 3, 2026 11:02 AM
Splice CEO Kakul Srivastava thinks AI emails are killing conversations
Kakul Srivastava is the CEO of Splice, the sample platform countless producers rely on for one-shots and melodic loops. Samples pulled from the service have found their way into massive hits like Lisa's "Money" and "Espresso" by Sabrina Carpenter. (The original samples are here and here, for the curious.) Before that, Kakul held executive roles […]
www.theverge.comby Terrence O’BrienOct 3, 2026 11:00 AM
One missing Google Docs feature has a pretty easy workaround
Dark mode is available on the Google Docs mobile app, but not the web version. Luckily, there are some ways to achieve dark mode on the web anyway.
www.engadget.comby [email protected] (Jack Peachey)Oct 3, 2026 11:00 AM
Vessev built an electric ferry that almost flies
Vessev hopes its electric hydrofoil ferry will change the way people and cities think about boats.
techcrunch.comOct 3, 2026 10:42 AM
An OpenAI safety employee has quit and is sounding the alarm
David Robinson used to write the safety reports that accompanied every major model release at OpenAI. This week, he resigned from his position and is now speaking out in an editorial in The Atlantic. It's understandable if you're feeling a bit cynical about everyone suddenly coming out of the woodwork to warn about how dangerous […]
www.theverge.comby Terrence O’BrienOct 3, 2026 10:31 AM
What does FDM stand for in 3D printing and how does it work?
FDM stands for fused deposition modeling, but what does that mean, and how does it differ from other 3D printing methods? Let's find out.
www.engadget.comby [email protected] (Alec Hively)Oct 3, 2026 10:30 AM
All the AI agents that can live in your text messages
We created a list of the most notable AI agents that can live in your text messages, from general assistants to agents designed for families, travel, and work.
techcrunch.comOct 3, 2026 10:00 AM
Spotify billionaire’s body scan startup has come to America
Farooq Abbasi, an investor in Neko Health, talked to Equity about the hot health tech company and what's next for it.
techcrunch.comOct 3, 2026 10:00 AM
How to know it's time to replace your Apple Pencil's tip
Your Apple Pencil tips won't last forever.
www.engadget.comby [email protected] (Jack Peachey)Oct 3, 2026 10:00 AM
What's the difference between Google Pay and Google Wallet?
The history of Google Wallet and Google Pay has led to a great deal of confusion.
www.engadget.comby [email protected] (Jack Peachey)Oct 3, 2026 9:45 AM
How Apple's Thunderbolt ports are different from USB-C
Your Mac might have a combination of Thunderbolt and standard USB-C ports, each with different capabilities.
www.engadget.comby [email protected] (Isaac Egbon)Oct 3, 2026 9:30 AM
California will fine robotaxi companies if their vehicles block first responders
California's new rule will penalize robotaxi companies if their vehicles block first responders for more than 30 minutes.
www.engadget.comby [email protected] (Mariella Moon)Oct 3, 2026 9:19 AM
This is one of the cheapest ways to add Dolby Atmos to your TV
Immersive sound doesn't have to break the bank.
www.engadget.comby [email protected] (Yoni Yardeni)Oct 3, 2026 9:00 AM
Is YouTube TV worth your money anymore?
Sports fans might love it, but who else?
www.engadget.comby [email protected] (Yoni Yardeni)Oct 3, 2026 8:45 AM
How to adjust the audio quality in Apple Music
Apple Music offers both lossless streaming and EQ features, if you know where to look.
www.engadget.comby [email protected] (Max Miller)Oct 3, 2026 8:30 AM
Is a Nintendo 3DS still worth buying in 2026?
The Nintendo 3DS was Nintendo's last true portable console. While it stopped getting new games long ago, it can still be a great option.
www.engadget.comby [email protected] (Deven McClure)Oct 3, 2026 8:15 AM
10 Handy Ways To Reuse Your Old Android Phone
Before you toss that aging Android, see how it can become a surprisingly handy tool in your daily routine with a few creative repurposing ideas.
www.engadget.comby [email protected] (Courtney Holt)Oct 3, 2026 8:15 AM
3D movies are finally worth watching
Why am I suddenly buying up every 3D Blu-ray I can find after 3D became one of the biggest tech flops of all time? The technology's finally ready for 3D movies to shine, more than 15 years since James Cameron's Avatar wowed me on the big screen and went on to become the highest-grossing film […]
www.theverge.comby Sean HollisterOct 3, 2026 8:00 AM
Muse Creates Detailed Profiles of All Your Friends and Family
Millions have downloaded Meta’s AI agent Muse. But getting it to do your bidding comes with privacy costs.
www.wired.comOct 3, 2026 8:00 AM
How to Collect CDs
Fed up with paying to stream music you’ll never actually own? Give the little silver disc a spin. Here’s how to start a CD collection or get more out of one you already have.
www.wired.comOct 3, 2026 7:30 AM
The dawn of the age of the exoskeleton
The devices continue to show noticeable benefits for users in various real-world tasks.
arstechnica.comOct 3, 2026 7:15 AM
The Best E-Readers That Aren't a Kindle (2026): Kobo, Boox
Want to untether your reading from Amazon? These Kindle alternatives deserve a spot on your nightstand.
www.wired.comOct 3, 2026 7:05 AM
Best Mosquito Repellents for Your Yard: What Works and What Doesn’t (2026)
After years of testing repellents, traps, and sprays, I found a few ways to keep the bugs at bay—and plenty that aren’t worth the effort.
www.wired.comOct 3, 2026 6:03 AM
A Decade-Long Experiment Is Unlocking the Mysteries of the Ocean’s ‘Deep Reefs’
Scientists left structures up to 100 meters under the surface. Here’s what they found when they retrieved them 10 years later.
www.wired.comOct 3, 2026 5:00 AM
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www.wired.comOct 3, 2026 1:00 AM
Meta wants your next gadget to be Muse-infused
Meta wants Muse in your TV and your toaster, so it's giving the code away for free.
techcrunch.comOct 2, 2026 8:45 PM
Sanders introduces bill to ban the federal government from using Flock
The proposed legislation would extend to all automotica license plate readers.
techcrunch.comOct 2, 2026 8:21 PM
Apple changes full-disk access permissions to curb abuse from AI agents
Meta says FDA isn't sufficient to Muse reading messages. Apple begs to differ.
arstechnica.comOct 2, 2026 7:03 PM
Someone got Doom in an SQL database
1,300 lines of SQL querying renders accurate bitmapped views of Hell at 35 fps.
arstechnica.comOct 2, 2026 5:19 PM
Sean Parker is rebuilding Stability AI around music
Sean Parker, who once taught the music industry what asking for forgiveness looks like, is now back with the labels' blessing and money.
techcrunch.comOct 2, 2026 5:09 PM
Meta open sources code to let you make Muse AI gadgets
Meta now lets you make your own Muse gadgets that feature the company's new AI agent with code that the company open sourced. The company suggests projects like loading Muse on a color E Ink display to show reminders, adding it to an HDMI stick so you can display Muse on a big screen, or […]
www.theverge.comby Jay PetersOct 2, 2026 5:08 PM
Amazon’s $1B plan to combat data center backlash draws more backlash
Amazon praised for ending NDAs but slammed for downplaying data center pollution.
arstechnica.comOct 2, 2026 4:30 PM
Netflix is pivoting away from prestige
Many of Netflix's biggest critically acclaimed hits have been the products of its multiyear production deals with noted directors like David Fincher and Shawn Levy. In the past few weeks, though, the streamer has brought some of those partnerships to an end in a way that feels indicative of a larger strategic shift. With rival […]
www.theverge.comby Charles Pulliam-MooreOct 2, 2026 4:30 PM
Apple will limit Mac disk access as AI agents ‘substantially’ increase risk
Apple will add new limits for "full disk access" on Mac in response to risks posed by AI agents, as reported earlier by TechCrunch. In an update on Friday, Apple says it's rolling out new controls to "ensure that users who genuinely wish to grant an app this extraordinary level of access can only do […]
www.theverge.comby Emma RothOct 2, 2026 4:08 PM
Patient-zero drill put health facilities to the test—40% of them failed
Actors with makeup and fake symptoms staggered into 73 healthcare facilities.
arstechnica.comOct 2, 2026 4:07 PM
Sling TV drops its one-day cable passes
Dish-owned Sling TV will no longer be offering its Sling Pass feature that allowed people to buy a single day of cable TV programming at a time, as reported by The Desk. The feature was announced last year and offered a day pass, a weekend pass, and a week-long pass option to be able to […]
www.theverge.comby Jay PetersOct 2, 2026 4:00 PM
ICE Has Been Dumping Protester Photos Into a Palantir Database
DHS agents not only tracked and intimidated people observing ICE activity in Maine, but stored information about them in a Palantir-built database, newly unsealed court filings say.
www.wired.comOct 2, 2026 3:52 PM
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techcrunch.comOct 2, 2026 3:15 PM
Lyft settles landmark driver misclassification lawsuit for $272.5M
Critics say workers are still owed far more.
arstechnica.comOct 2, 2026 3:09 PM
The 2008 economic crisis changed the US's relationship with energy
It wasn't obvious at the time, but the US uncoupled carbon emissions and GDP growth.
arstechnica.comOct 2, 2026 2:56 PM
US arrests tech CEO accused of smuggling $300M in Nvidia chips into China
Nvidia’s chip-smuggling problem won’t go away as arrests continue.
arstechnica.comOct 2, 2026 2:39 PM
This Shoe Company’s Instagram Ad With a Frat Is Pissing People Off
A collaborative Instagram post between footwear line HeyDude and a University of Florida frat is sparking backlash due to sexual cyber-harassment allegations against two former members.
www.wired.comOct 2, 2026 2:19 PM
Research roundup: 6 cool science stories we almost missed
Also: Spooky action at the LHC, Ice Age psychoactive use, yeast for building homes on Mars, and more.
arstechnica.comOct 2, 2026 2:17 PM
Apple says it’s tightening macOS ‘Full Disk Access’ controls due to new risks from AI agents
Apple says it will add new controls around macOS’s Full Disk Access permission, warning that increasingly capable AI agents make broad access to users’ files, messages, mail, and browsing history riskier.
techcrunch.comOct 2, 2026 2:11 PM
OpenAI’s Dot agent is enterprise software that can also order your dinner
It's a tale as old as last week: OpenAI's new agent platform, called Dots, is full of cute little guys who can do your bidding. But unlike the ultra-approachable Meta Muse, Dots feel very much like using workplace software that happens to be able to order you a burrito - emphasis on work. OpenAI announced […]
www.theverge.comby Allison JohnsonOct 2, 2026 2:00 PM
It’s not AI anymore, it’s ‘super intelligence’ (according to the White House)
This week, the White House got nearly every major tech CEO in one room — Zuckerberg, Bezos, Musk, and Anthropic’s Dario Amodei among them — to sign an AI safety pledge that President Donald Trump called “morally binding.” Trump also signed an executive order officially rebranding AI as “super intelligence,” and meanwhile, Meta and OpenAI are putting friendlier faces on their AI products, even as the biggest money […]
techcrunch.comOct 2, 2026 1:48 PM
US military ends long-running program to spot nuclear missile launches
A newer program has been operational since 2011, and the next generation could launch within 12 months.
arstechnica.comOct 2, 2026 1:32 PM
TechCrunch Disrupt 2026: Blackstone’s Jas Khaira on building the next generation of AI giants
Blackstone's Jas Khaira will take the Builders Stage at TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 on building next-gen AI. Register for your pass and get 50% off a second.
techcrunch.comOct 2, 2026 1:32 PM
This startup pays NYC residents to run air conditioners on free batteries
Bonus: Every Electric’s batteries are beloved by household cats.
arstechnica.comOct 2, 2026 1:20 PM
Circuit Breaker Labs hopes to make AI safer for your kids (and you)
With all the talk about how AI might one day kill us all, it's easy to forget that AI has already harmed some people psychologically. Circuit Breaker Labs has created "crash-test dummies" to solve that.
techcrunch.comOct 2, 2026 1:00 PM
The NHL Is Releasing Its Own ‘Hot’ Fanfic. Romance Lovers Hate It
The league is releasing romance-style audio stories to promote games. Critics say it’s cheap pandering that doesn’t address toxic masculinity in the sport.
www.wired.comOct 2, 2026 12:37 PM
Cybertruck sales in free fall as Tesla reports mediocre sales for Q3
Tesla met analysts expectations as it sold fewer cars in Q3 2026 than Q3 2025.
arstechnica.comOct 2, 2026 12:05 PM
These AI Experts Want to Do High-Stakes Research Out in the Open
Many frontier labs keep their risky research locked away. Trillium Labs wants to show off its work when it comes to self-improvement and model behavior.
www.wired.comOct 2, 2026 12:00 PM
Paramount and Warner Bros. Discovery to become Skydance
The roughly $110 billion deal is expected to close October 6.
techcrunch.comOct 2, 2026 11:53 AM
Pope Leo XIV is not a fan of AI-generated art
"There is an ontological difference, even before an aesthetic one, between art and what a machine can generate through statistical calculation based on millions of images created by others," the pope wrote. "Algorithms lack the spark of humanity."
techcrunch.comOct 2, 2026 11:39 AM
Laytr’s new app lets you save anything you find online, not just articles to read
Laytr lets you save articles, recipes, screenshots, videos, PDFs, and more for later, while keeping your archive private and synced across your Apple devices.
techcrunch.comOct 2, 2026 11:31 AM
Trump’s Crazy AI Rebrand Was a Loyalty Test for Tech Execs—and It Worked
For years these billionaires gushed obsessively about AI. But they meekly went along when Trump canceled the term.
www.wired.comOct 2, 2026 11:00 AM
The 7-year-old Nvidia Shield TV is now $100 more expensive due to AI
Initially launched in 2019, the Nvidia Shield TV Pro now retails for $299.99.
arstechnica.comOct 2, 2026 10:52 AM
Slovenia’s .si domain sees a surge in registrations after Trump’s ‘super intelligence’ order
The .si domain name is seeing unprecedented demand after President Trump's super intelligence executive order.
techcrunch.comOct 2, 2026 10:47 AM
TechCrunch Disrupt 2026: Clay’s Kareem Amin on the rise of the GTM engineer
Clay Co-founder and CEO Kareem Amin joins the AI Stage to discuss the rise of GTM engineer at TechCrunch Disrupt 2026. Register for your ticket and get a second pass at 50% off.
techcrunch.comOct 2, 2026 10:30 AM
Rocket Report: SpaceX completes launch triple-header; Rocket Lab nets big contract
Blue Origin seeks FAA approval for up to 50 New Glenn launches and 50 booster landings per year.
arstechnica.comOct 2, 2026 9:54 AM
NVIDIA DGX Spark 64GB Gives Developers More Ways to Build and Scale Local AI
Local AI is becoming more useful by the token. As AI agents move from experiments into everyday development, increasingly capable open models are shrinking to fit on more devices, giving builders more to run locally. Coming this month, NVIDIA DGX Spark will be available with 64GB of unified memory from top manufacturer partners — Acer, […]
blogs.nvidia.comOct 2, 2026 9:00 AM
Amazon Says It’s No Longer Using NDAs for Data Centers
The company announced it has stopped using secret agreements with county officials and acknowledged that community backlash is leading to data center moratoriums across the country.
www.wired.comOct 2, 2026 7:47 AM
Best Smart Cat Trackers of 2026: Fi Mini vs. Tractive
After months of monitoring Basil’s activity and sleep, I found that Fi and Tractive cat trackers come with their own trade-offs.
www.wired.comOct 2, 2026 7:35 AM
TCL is right to question Samsung’s use of the term “Mini LED”
Can it be Mini LED without a FALD backlight?
arstechnica.comOct 2, 2026 6:30 AM
Your Driverless Cab Is Spying on You
Self-driving cars from Waymo, Zoox, and Tesla are studded with cameras and sensors. Some of them are pointing at riders.
www.wired.comOct 2, 2026 6:30 AM
Election Deniers Think the GOP’s Terrible Midterm Polling Is a ‘Psyop’
Dozens and dozens of high-profile MAGA influencers and pundits have weighed in. “The laughable fake polls are rolling out,” Catturd posted on X.
www.wired.comOct 2, 2026 6:00 AM
A Flaw in ChatGPT’s Mac App Could Have Let Hackers Grab Sensitive Data
While the focus has been on AI agents’ hacking capabilities, a recently patched vulnerability in a ChatGPT app shows that AI software is itself an inviting—and vulnerable—target.
www.wired.comOct 2, 2026 5:45 AM
AI Is Making a Mess of Nurses’ Schedules. They Say It’s a Safety Issue
A hospital giant and radiology network turned to Palantir to streamline scheduling, but nurses and other staff say the new software is causing errors, burnout, and frustration.
www.wired.comOct 2, 2026 5:30 AM
31 Best STEM Toys for Kids (2026): Learning Made Fun
We found lots of math-filled and science-rich toys for tiny nerds to assemble, bake, squish—or even tear apart and rebuild.
www.wired.comOct 2, 2026 5:30 AM
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How NVIDIA GPUs Help Accelerate OpenAI’s GPT-6 Astra Ultrafast
GPT-6 Astra Ultrafast, running on NVIDIA Blackwell GPUs, is available now in the OpenAI API and to eligible ChatGPT Work and Codex users. Accelerated by inference optimizations through OpenAI’s models that tap into the capabilities of the NVIDIA Blackwell architecture, Ultrafast offers up to 8x faster token generation than the Astra Standard mode. For developers, […]
blogs.nvidia.comOct 1, 2026 7:44 PM
Venus' mysterious haze is actually cosmic dust
A physical model show that iron dust and sulfuric acid create the right properties.
arstechnica.comOct 1, 2026 6:27 PM
Whatever AI Safety Is, It’s Not This
Asking AI companies to self-regulate is a great way to pretend like you’ve accomplished something.
www.wired.comOct 1, 2026 6:10 PM
SpaceX describes surgical intervention before launch of latest crew mission
With Crew-13, Jessica Watkins became the first Black woman to lead a mission into space.
arstechnica.comOct 1, 2026 6:07 PM
The Best Early Prime Day Deals Ahead of Amazon’s Second Sale (2026)
Amazon Prime Big Deal Days officially begin on October 6 and 7, but I’ve already spotted early discounts on gear our team recommends.
www.wired.comOct 1, 2026 4:53 PM
Hacks of 2 federal agencies in a month have spilled a bonanza of sensitive data
It has been a bad month for federal government cybersecurity.
arstechnica.comOct 1, 2026 4:28 PM
Judge dismisses Chegg and Penske antitrust lawsuits targeting Google AI search
The court acknowledges AI search comes with consequences, but it's not an antitrust issue.
arstechnica.comOct 1, 2026 4:11 PM
Trump’s ‘Morally Binding’ AI ‘Accord,’ the Rise of AI Agents, and Extremists on the Ballot
This week on “Uncanny Valley,” we discuss the voluntary AI safety agreement tech executives signed, AI agents for normies, and extremist candidates running for office in the US midterms.
www.wired.comOct 1, 2026 3:58 PM
Experience What It’s Like to Travel in the Occupied West Bank
Traverse barriers and checkpoints in the occupied West Bank—your choices reflect the reality of nearly 3.5 million Palestinians who live there.
www.wired.comOct 1, 2026 2:00 PM
Tim Heidecker Is Bringing His Joe Rogan Parody Show to The Onion
Five years after the comedian went viral with a 12-hour blabberthon mocking the king of bro podcasting, he’s back in character to shill a supplement called “Crab Salts.”
www.wired.comOct 1, 2026 12:00 PM
Fall Into 25 New Games on GeForce NOW This October
Spooky season is streaming in. Alongside falling leaves, pumpkin spice and everything nice, 25 new games are joining GeForce NOW throughout October, including six ready to play this week. From a new CONTROL Resonant reward for Performance and Ultimate members to The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt – Remastered joining the cloud, this GFN Thursday is […]
blogs.nvidia.comOct 1, 2026 9:00 AM
Productive, Durable, Fungible: How NVIDIA AI Factories Maximize Return on Investment
AI factories are built by the megawatt, even by the gigawatt. Each megawatt factory costs roughly $60 million, and AI factory operators will only commit capital on that scale with a clear view of the return on investment. Three key things shape AI factory returns: Earning capacity: What the factory could earn in a year […]
blogs.nvidia.comOct 1, 2026 9:00 AM
Amazon Kindle, Paperwhite, and Colorsoft 2026: Specs, Price, Release Date
Ahead of the Kindle’s 20th anniversary next year, Amazon is refreshing its entire range of e-readers with fresh colors, an aluminum build, and a new frame design that’s both thinner and lighter.
www.wired.comOct 1, 2026 9:00 AM
What’s the Best Kindle of 2026 (So Far)?
I’ve tested every single Kindle. Here’s how Amazon’s ebook readers stack up.
www.wired.comOct 1, 2026 9:00 AM
The Best Early Amazon Echo Deals (and the Worst) Ahead of Prime Big Deal Days
Amazon raised prices across its devices in August. Here are the early device deals ahead of Prime Day that are still worth it—and which aren’t.
www.wired.comOct 1, 2026 9:00 AM
2 Driverless Cars Crashed Going 155 mph. That Could Be a Good Thing
Only two of five vehicles finished the race around a notoriously difficult Formula 1 track, exposing what happens when autonomous systems meet blind corners, sensor failures, and physics.
www.wired.comOct 1, 2026 8:15 AM
Measles Is Forcing Hospitals to Adapt to a New Normal
The US resurgence of measles is forcing hospitals and health systems to adopt new protocols and procedures to deal with a disease they thought was in the past.
www.wired.comOct 1, 2026 8:00 AM
Best Gifts for Parents (and Their Babies): Bottle Washers, Prepared Meals, and More
If your friend is in the depths of newborn survival, these gifts and gadgets can go a long way to make parenting a little easier.
www.wired.comOct 1, 2026 7:30 AM
Best Wi-Fi Routers (2026): My Honest Picks After Testing 50+
Don’t suffer the buffer. These WIRED-tested home routers will deliver reliable internet across your home, whatever your needs or budget.
www.wired.comOct 1, 2026 7:30 AM
The Real Threat to the Midterms Is Regular Americans Thinking Violence Is the Answer
Robert A. Pape, a leading authority on political violence, wants Americans to understand that the threat is coming not from the fringes, but from the mainstream.
www.wired.comOct 1, 2026 7:30 AM
Tractive Cat 6 Mini Review: A Fitbit for Your Cat
Cats are finally getting the dog treatment. This smart cat collar features GPS location, activity, and sleep tracking, plus all-new heart and respiratory rate monitoring.
www.wired.comOct 1, 2026 7:03 AM
Exclusive: Neurable’s First Brain-Scanning Headphones Want to Fine-Tune Your Focus
The company claims that its new device, the Neurable One, can keep you in the zone, calculate the best time to take a break, and tell you when your “brain battery” needs a recharge.
www.wired.comOct 1, 2026 7:00 AM
NVIDIA Opens Applications for 2027–2028 Graduate Fellowships With Awards Up to $60,000
Bringing together the world’s brightest minds and the latest accelerated computing technology leads to powerful breakthroughs that help tackle some of the biggest research problems. To foster such innovation, the NVIDIA Graduate Fellowship Program provides grants, mentors and technical support to doctoral students doing outstanding research relevant to NVIDIA technologies. The program, in its 26th […]
blogs.nvidia.comSep 30, 2026 1:00 PM
From Training to Production, NVIDIA and CoreWeave Close the Loop on Agentic AI
Building on nearly a decade of co-engineering, CoreWeave has built NVIDIA compute, networking and software into a cloud purpose-built for AI that’s still returning on investment across multiple generations of deployment. Now, CoreWeave is bringing the next generation of NVIDIA infrastructure to production. At CoreWeave Fully Connected, running this week in San Francisco, CoreWeave announced […]
blogs.nvidia.comSep 30, 2026 11:00 AM
How Open Science Can Help Researchers Prepare for the Next Pandemic
When COVID-19 emerged, scientists had a crucial advantage: Decades of prior research on coronaviruses meant they understood the virus’ key proteins well enough to design vaccines in record time. The next pandemic may not offer the same head start. To help improve the odds, NVIDIA has joined a coalition of global research organizations, including Google […]
blogs.nvidia.comSep 24, 2026 10:00 AM
Contain the Chaos: ‘CONTROL Resonant’ Launches on GeForce NOW
A warped Manhattan is waiting in the cloud this week. Remedy Entertainment’s CONTROL Resonant brings Dylan Faden’s extraordinary abilities and a paranatural crisis to GeForce NOW at launch. With the release comes the final days of the CONTROL Resonant Ultimate Membership Bundle. Purchase a 12-month GeForce NOW Ultimate membership through Sunday, Sept. 27, and receive […]
blogs.nvidia.comSep 24, 2026 9:00 AM
Sakeena Fiza Helps NVIDIA Hardware Succeed at Scale
When Sakeena Fiza describes her work as a validation engineer at NVIDIA, she does so in terms more befitting a detective story than a world-class engineering lab. “Validation engineers look in the shadows and shine a light into every corner,” Fiza said. “Every time we get a system, our first thought is: how can it […]
blogs.nvidia.comSep 23, 2026 11:00 AM
At AI Day Singapore, NVIDIA and Partners Showcase AI Advancements Across Southeast Asia
NVIDIA AI Day Singapore, which takes place Sept. 22-23 at the Raffles City Convention Centre, is offering attendees opportunities to explore the hands-on training, expert-led sessions and advanced tools to accelerate their work in AI and high-performance computing. At the event, NVIDIA and its partners are showcasing breakthrough AI advancements across the Southeast Asia region […]
blogs.nvidia.comSep 22, 2026 10:30 PM
NVIDIA Isaac ROS 5.0 Advances Agentic, Open Source Robotics Development
To build and deploy sophisticated robotics applications that can perceive, reason and act in dynamic environments, developers need new physical AI models and tools. The ROS open framework is a project from Open Robotics that helps humans build robots. NVIDIA Isaac ROS 5.0 — a collection of GPU-accelerated packages built on ROS, released today at […]
blogs.nvidia.comSep 22, 2026 8:00 AM
NVIDIA Launches DSX Ready to Qualify Power and Cooling Products for AI Factories
Every AI factory needs power and cooling that fit its computing architecture. As AI infrastructure expands, power, cooling, water, site and grid constraints are shaping what builders can deploy. Choosing products that fit the complete factory design helps builders turn computing capacity into useful AI output. To help builders make those decisions, NVIDIA is introducing […]
blogs.nvidia.comSep 21, 2026 2:00 PM
Why Deploying Physical AI at Scale Demands Safety at Every Layer
Physical AI is moving rapidly from research to large-scale deployment. By 2035, ABI Research projects an installed base of 49 million level 3-5 autonomous vehicles (AVs), while Omdia estimates that roughly 60 million industrial robots will be deployed between 2026 and 2035. As these machines enter roads, factories, warehouses and other environments shared with people, […]
blogs.nvidia.comSep 21, 2026 12:00 PM
From Enablement to Execution, Egypt’s AI Ecosystem Reaches Production Scale
Today, Egypt’s AI builders gathered in the Grand Egyptian Museum for a reception that highlighted the nation’s rapidly growing AI ecosystem — spanning AI natives, developers, researchers, startups and enterprises — building applications across industries. The event included a keynote from Paolo Guglielmini, vice president of EMEA at NVIDIA. Ahmed Mostafa, regional AI adoption lead […]
blogs.nvidia.comSep 21, 2026 12:00 PM
AI Security Is an Engineering Problem — How to Solve It at Every Layer of the Agent Stack
AI security is an engineering problem. That means defined security requirements, enforceable controls, named owners and evidence that protections work. As AI becomes more capable, the industry must accelerate security engineering, broaden access to defensive tools and share what works faster. Technology Changes, Security Fundamentals Endure The internet and cloud computing changed how software operates, […]
blogs.nvidia.comSep 21, 2026 10:51 AM
5 Companies Using NVIDIA AI for Clean Energy
Clean energy isn’t hard to come by, but the pace of large-scale adoption has historically been slow due to bottlenecks — including out-of-date infrastructure, elongated research and development timelines, and upfront cost barriers. At New York Climate Week, NVIDIA is highlighting five companies pioneering clean energy projects with AI baked into their foundation, accelerating research-to-inception […]
blogs.nvidia.comSep 21, 2026 6:00 AM
Cute Critters Come to the Cloud: ‘Aniimo’ Launches on GeForce NOW
A new creature-catching adventure is ready to stream from the cloud this week. Pawprint Studio’s Aniimo arrives on GeForce NOW at launch, inviting gamers to explore the vibrant continent of Idyll across supported devices. Also this week, 007 First Light receives a path-tracing update on GeForce NOW, alongside a smashing limited-time Deluxe Edition sale on […]
blogs.nvidia.comSep 17, 2026 9:00 AM
NVIDIA Vera Rubin NVL72 Delivers Leading Performance in MLPerf Inference v6.1 Debut
System performance, efficient infrastructure scaling and continuous software optimization are key levers that determine AI inference economics. Higher system performance means more tokens generated, resulting in higher revenue. Efficient scaling means throughput grows proportionally as hardware gets added, requiring fewer resources to serve users at scale. Continuous optimization means generating more value from infrastructure investments. […]
blogs.nvidia.comSep 16, 2026 11:00 AM