Some satellite companies still have an appetite for boutique launch services
"Dedicated launch is pretty essential for us for most of our missions."
arstechnica.comSep 11, 2026 7:34 PM
Mecka AI nears $500M valuation in Sequoia-led deal amid rush for robot training data
The round for the two-year-old startup is coming together months after Mecka announced its Series A.
techcrunch.comSep 11, 2026 6:58 PM
Moss developer Polyarc has closed
The studio produced some early hits for the PSVR and Oculus Quest.
www.engadget.comby [email protected] (Ian Carlos Campbell)Sep 11, 2026 5:58 PM
Random rewards enrich classic game-theory insights
Simple games gain rich strategies in the face of noise.
arstechnica.comSep 11, 2026 5:41 PM
Khosla Ventures is opening a New York office this fall — its first outpost outside Sand Hill Road
"It's actually allegedly being built out now," said Rabois, who has clearly dealt with a missed construction timeline or two.
techcrunch.comSep 11, 2026 5:19 PM
Bouncy castle launches horrifying MRSA outbreak, striking 48 kids in Ireland
The strain lurking in the inflatable structure was hypervirulent.
arstechnica.comSep 11, 2026 5:14 PM
Y Combinator’s Garry Tan wants US open-weight AI labs to ‘distill’ frontier models, too
Tan wants smaller, American open-weight AI labs to use the same kind of training techniques on American frontier AI labs, giving the U.S. a more robust set of open-weight options that aren’t Chinese.
techcrunch.comSep 11, 2026 4:59 PM
OpenAI’s feud with mathematicians is only escalating
Twenty-five leading mathematicians signed an open letter arguing that AI labs are threatening their intellectual work.
techcrunch.comSep 11, 2026 4:57 PM
Lawyer fined $5K over AI-hallucinated witnesses in a murder case
New Mexico's Supreme Court is punishing a lawyer for including AI-fabricated witnesses and fake police testimony in an appeal for his client's murder conviction, according to a report from Reuters. In a filing on Wednesday, the court fined Stephen Aarons $5,000 and held him in contempt for failing to "verify the factual claims and legal […]
www.theverge.comby Emma RothSep 11, 2026 4:44 PM
One week left to book your exhibit table at TechCrunch Disrupt 2026
Only one week left to secure your exhibit table. Tables are limited and can sell out before the September 18 deadline.
techcrunch.comSep 11, 2026 4:33 PM
Trump's forced coal plant extensions thrown out by judge
The Department of Energy declared an "emergency" when none existed.
arstechnica.comSep 11, 2026 4:32 PM
Final, final, final call for TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 Side Events
The absolute last chance to apply to host an official Side Event during TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 is tonight, September 11, at 11:59 p.m. PT.
techcrunch.comSep 11, 2026 4:30 PM
Lenovo's Googlebook 15 seems decidedly premium based on a new leak
The Lenovo Googlebook 15 will reportedly have a high-resolution, high-refresh rate display and an Intel Core Ultra 5 chip.
www.engadget.comby [email protected] (Ian Carlos Campbell)Sep 11, 2026 4:01 PM
The 9 Best TV Shows to Stream This Month (September 2026)
South Park, Slow Horses, Neon Genesis Evangelion, and a Lego-fied Mandalorian are just a few of the things you should be watching right now.
www.wired.comSep 11, 2026 3:36 PM
Kimi-maker Moonshot AI targets $2B in annual revenue
While K3's usage figures have declined slightly in recent months, OpenRouter data currently shows as many as 300 billion tokens being generated each day by K3 models on the system.
techcrunch.comSep 11, 2026 3:35 PM
ChatGPT-using lawyer punished for citing fake testimony from made-up witnesses
"I didn't know that AI could hallucinate facts," New Mexico defense lawyer says.
arstechnica.comSep 11, 2026 3:34 PM
The US Government Launched 3 Previously Unreported Investigations of Polymarket Trades
The agency that oversees prediction markets has investigated Polymarket trades on Biden pardons and the Iran war—and even more potential insider trading at Google, documents obtained by WIRED show.
www.wired.comSep 11, 2026 3:21 PM
iPhone 18 Pro vs Pixel 11 Pro: How Apple and Google's flagships stack up
Google and Apple's latest flagships feature more AI, better cameras and few reasons to switch ecosystems.
www.engadget.comby [email protected] (Will Shanklin)Sep 11, 2026 3:17 PM
Roblox is making it easier to build games with AI — and play them outside Roblox
At its annual Roblox Developer Conference (RDC), the company announced several new features, including new game-creation tools, expanded NPC capabilities, and the ability to make games available across platforms, including the web.
techcrunch.comSep 11, 2026 3:00 PM
Roblox will soon add offline and browser-based play modes
Roblox has revealed that players will be able to play in-browser and offline in the near future.
www.engadget.comby [email protected] (Mariella Moon)Sep 11, 2026 3:00 PM
Meta Sued Over Training Data for Its AI and Face-Recognition Systems
The proposed class action alleges Meta illegally harvested people’s Facebook and Instagram photos to train its AI image-generation models and to build its unreleased “NameTag” face recognition feature.
www.wired.comSep 11, 2026 2:59 PM
Central Eurasia names its 2026 Road to Battlefield winners: Cerberus, WeGlobal AI, and LOOQ
Cerberus, WeGlobal AI, and LOOQ took the top three spots at the regional final of Road to TechCrunch Startup Battlefield 2026 and will represent Central Eurasia in the Startup Battlefield 200 at TechCrunch Disrupt in San Francisco this October.
techcrunch.comSep 11, 2026 2:58 PM
Scientists unlock secrets of ancient Egyptian materials with proteomics
Analysis revealed seed proteins from sesame and moringa, which held religious and symbolic significance.
arstechnica.comSep 11, 2026 2:49 PM
Oracle tries to appease Stargate data center opponents with renewables push
Renewables pledge won’t change the Oracle and OpenAI data center’s use of gas.
arstechnica.comSep 11, 2026 2:22 PM
New images show a detailed view of Meta's upcoming mixed reality headset
The device known as Project Phoenix is a new form factor for Meta.
www.engadget.comby [email protected] (Karissa Bell)Sep 11, 2026 1:28 PM
Matt Mullenweg returns as Automattic CEO two days after getting booted
Two days after being placed on a paid leave of absence, Matt Mullenweg says he has been reinstated as CEO of Automattic, according to a Slack message seen by TechCrunch. WordPress Executive Director Mary Hubbard confirmed Mullenweg's return to the CEO role in a Friday post on X, which the official WordPress account shared and […]
www.theverge.comby Jay PetersSep 11, 2026 1:16 PM
Nscale adds former OpenAI exec Fidji Simo to its board ahead of potential IPO
The No. 2 exec at OpenAI also led Instacart through its IPO in 2023.
techcrunch.comSep 11, 2026 12:46 PM
We unfolded the iPhone Duo
You only get one chance at a first impression, and getting to introduce Apple's first folding phone is certainly a strong way to start things off as Apple's CEO. On The Vergecast today, we're talking all about Apple's launch event: how John Ternus did in his first appearance as CEO, what we make of the […]
www.theverge.comby Jacob KastrenakesSep 11, 2026 12:22 PM
The White House says Truth Social is the ‘most powerful and popular social media platform in the world’
The White House claims the Donald Trump-owned Truth Social is the "most powerful and popular social media platform in the world." The statement, provided to The New York Times by White House spokesperson Davis Ingle, is at odds with the user counts from some of the biggest social media platforms on the web. Data gathered […]
www.theverge.comby Emma RothSep 11, 2026 12:21 PM
NASA moving at warp speed to set up US Space Academy
NASA asks US states to show them the money.
arstechnica.comSep 11, 2026 12:20 PM
Petlibro Offers: 30% Off in September 2026
Save on Petlibro essentials, including automatic feeders, water fountains, and accessories to keep cats and dogs fed, hydrated, and comfortable every day.
www.wired.comSep 11, 2026 12:19 PM
Anthropic spent this week in hot water over cybersecurity
After admitting earlier this year that its AI models had hacked other companies' systems on a handful of occasions, Anthropic released a new report on Wednesday detailing the attacks. It reveals a string of incidents displaying what Anthropic deems its models' single-minded "recklessness" - and will likely fuel already raging concerns about cybersecurity and AI. […]
www.theverge.comby Hayden FieldSep 11, 2026 12:09 PM
Microsoft’s head of comms is leaving after almost 20 years
Frank Shaw is leaving Microsoft after 17 years as chief communications officer. In an internal note to his team, Shaw says he's "decided it is time for me to move on and try new things," after supporting Microsoft's communications for 29 years - nearly 20 years as a Microsoft employee plus time at the Waggener […]
www.theverge.comby Tom WarrenSep 11, 2026 12:01 PM
Meta may have leaked the first look at its slim ‘Project Phoenix’ headset
Just a couple of weeks before Meta Connect starts on September 23rd, UploadVR posted images seemingly revealing the design for Meta's "Project Phoenix" headset. The images, which UploadVR says were "found in the HorizonOS Prescription Lens firmware package," suggest Meta may be looking to compete with devices like those from Xreal or Viture. These companies' […]
www.theverge.comby Stevie BonifieldSep 11, 2026 11:38 AM
Where to preorder the Apple AirPods 5
The Apple AirPods 5 are bringing active noise cancellation to the masses, and they're now available for preorder at a variety of retailers. They'll officially launch on September 18th, the same day as the Apple Watch Series 12 and Ultra 4, as well as the iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max. There are two versions […]
www.theverge.comby Brad BourqueSep 11, 2026 11:31 AM
Where should Apple go after the iPhone Duo? Bring on smaller and larger foldables
Come on Apple, just keep following in the footsteps of Samsung, ASUS and so many other foldable makers.
www.engadget.comby [email protected] (Devindra Hardawar)Sep 11, 2026 11:30 AM
Matt Mullenweg tells (trolls?) Automattic staff, saying he’s back in control after CEO ouster
In a Slack message seen by TechCrunch, Matt Mullenweg told Automattic employees he’s back in control of the company, days after its board put him on leave. Automattic has not yet confirmed the apparent reversal.
techcrunch.comSep 11, 2026 11:19 AM
Anime reaction YouTubers are at war with copyright enforcers
On September 6th, YouTuber Nicholas Light posted a video to one of his channels that made it seem like all of his content was about to be removed from the platform. In the video - ominously titled "My Channel will be Deleted Today" - Light alleges that he was on the receiving end of some […]
www.theverge.comby Charles Pulliam-MooreSep 11, 2026 11:12 AM
One of AI’s Fiercest Critics Says All the Doom Talk Is ‘Meant to Distract Us’
Timnit Gebru argues that AI companies are stoking fears of extinction to avoid discussing actual harms, like autonomous weapons.
www.wired.comSep 11, 2026 11:00 AM
The wireless earbuds with unbeatable call quality got their first discount
Anker’s Soundcore Liberty 5 Pro came out swinging in May with incredible call quality, something that competing ear buds have struggled to get right. They’ve become part of our reviewer John Higgins’ rotation of earbuds for more than just taking calls; The Liberty 5 Pro have fantastic audio once you make some tweaks in their […]
www.theverge.comby Cameron FaulknerSep 11, 2026 10:43 AM
Scammers target hundreds of thousands of crypto owners after Trezor confirms data breach of email provider
This is the second data breach affecting a company that hardware crypto wallet maker Trezor relies on.
techcrunch.comSep 11, 2026 9:32 AM
Claude users found ways around safeguards for bioweapons research
Some dangerous biology looks much like legitimate research, complicating AI safeguards.
arstechnica.comSep 11, 2026 9:02 AM
Bose QuietComfort Headphones (2nd gen) review: Upgraded in all the right places
Ultra-level features and a few design tweaks highlight the updates on the second-gen QuietComfort Headphones.
www.engadget.comby [email protected] (Billy Steele)Sep 11, 2026 9:00 AM
Packard Bell is back, but there's a catch
If the name Packard Bell sends you back to beige desktop towers, chunky CRT monitors, floppy disks and dial-up modem screeches, Acer has a surprise for you.
www.engadget.comby [email protected] (Husain Parvez)Sep 11, 2026 8:00 AM
Apple's iPhone Handoff feature will cost you $5 a month on T-Mobile
Apple will release iPhone Handoff with iOS 27 this month, but it will only be available to T-Mobile subscribers in the US at launch.
www.engadget.comby [email protected] (Mariella Moon)Sep 11, 2026 7:57 AM
ClickFix attacks infecting PCs and Macs are going viral
Simplicity—combined with the difficulty of getting stuff done—makes ClickFix ideal.
arstechnica.comSep 11, 2026 7:30 AM
What happens when quantum mechanics and relativity meet?
Experiment put atoms in a superposition of trajectories to find out.
arstechnica.comSep 11, 2026 7:20 AM
Could United Launch Alliance's money problems finally force its owners to sell?
ULA is preparing to resume launching the Vulcan rocket in the coming weeks.
arstechnica.comSep 11, 2026 7:00 AM
Rocket Report: Europe joins the commercial launch club; a Ravn X sighting?
"We felt like now is the time to pour gas on that fire."
arstechnica.comSep 11, 2026 7:00 AM
This Man Has a Cult Internet Following Over His Olive Garden Lifetime Pasta Pass
Braden Sinclair is one of just 50 people in the world who can have unlimited pasta at the chain for life. Now, fans are deciding what he should eat next.
www.wired.comSep 11, 2026 7:00 AM
8 Best Travel Adapters (2026): 20+ Models Tested
When going abroad, the right plugs are essential to keep your gadgets charged. These are my favorite travel adapters and chargers that I’ve tested myself.
www.wired.comSep 11, 2026 7:00 AM
I Fixed a Tractor Using John Deere’s Self-Repair Service. Farmers Aren’t Sold on It
The agricultural machine manufacturer has a subscription service that lets owners repair their own equipment. Why is barely anybody using it?
www.wired.comSep 11, 2026 6:45 AM
We Tried the Most Popular Mushroom Coffees. These Are the Best (2026)
“Coffee” made with functional mushrooms like lion’s mane and chaga is all the rage. We tried the most popular brands to find which were the most palatable.
www.wired.comSep 11, 2026 6:33 AM
The Trump Alien ‘Disclosure Speech’ Rumors Are Reaching a Fever Pitch
The US government has been sharing more information about UFOs. That's fueling excitement over the possibility of the president announcing that humans are not alone.
www.wired.comSep 11, 2026 6:30 AM
How 9/11 Made Everyone a Conspiracy Theorist
Crackpot theories were once the stuff of shortwave radio, but September 11 unleashed the Age of Alex Jones.
www.wired.comSep 11, 2026 6:00 AM
The US and Mexico Announce They’re Teaming Up Against Drones
The new joint operation uses laser-based technology capable of detecting, tracking, and disabling commercial drones linked to human and drug trafficking.
www.wired.comSep 11, 2026 5:15 AM
Samsung Galaxy S26 FE Review: Same as Before, but for More Money
Samsung is resting on its laurels with the midrange S26 FE, with an unwelcome price bump and only a new processor to show for it.
www.wired.comSep 11, 2026 5:00 AM
Why So Many AI Researchers Think the Machines Could Kill Everyone
A combination of rapid advances, recursive self-improvement, and agentic swarms are genuinely “spooking people” inside big labs.
www.wired.comSep 11, 2026 5:00 AM
Lenovo Coupon Codes: 15% Off in September 2026
Whether you’re shopping for a ThinkPad, Yoga laptop, or Legion gaming PC, these Lenovo discount codes and promotions can help you save big on your next tech upgrade.
www.wired.comSep 11, 2026 1:00 AM
Ulta Promo Codes: Up to 20% Off in September 2026
Shop the latest beauty trends and save big using an Ulta promo code for beauty tech, makeup, and more.
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Home Depot Promo Codes: 30% Off in September 2026
Save up to 50% today with the latest Home Depot promo codes for appliances, power tools, and more this September.
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Explore Chewy coupon codes for $30 off, $20 off your first order $49, 50% off pet food, and more September 2026 discounts.
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50% Off DoorDash Promo Code | September 2026
Explore today’s top DoorDash promo codes for $25 off your first order, free delivery, and 50% off DashPass for students and select users.
www.wired.comSep 11, 2026 1:00 AM
30% Off Canon Promo Codes | September 2026
Save an extra 10% or 30% with Canon coupon codes, plus up to $1,600 on cameras, printers, and more this September 2026.
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Surfshark Promo Codes: 87% Off | September 2026
Save up to 87% with a Surfshark coupon code, 3 months of VPN free today, and more from WIRED.
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LG Promo Codes and Coupons for September 2026
Save 20% with an LG promo code today, plus up to $1,000 off appliances, 40% off bestselling TVs and monitors.
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Corsair Discount Code: Up to 50% Off for September 2026
Upgrade your gaming setup or PC build for less with these verified Corsair coupon codes, student discounts, and refurbished deals.
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Skullcandy Discount Code: 30% Off | September 2026
Save on today’s top Skullcandy Promo Codes for Crusher Evo headphones, 36% off Crusher ANC 2 noise-canceling headphones, and more with amazing deals.
www.wired.comSep 11, 2026 1:00 AM
20% Off Samsung Promo Code | September 2026
Save 30% or 10% with Samsung coupon codes, up to $1,000 on appliances, plus limited-time deals on the Galaxy Z Fold7, Flip7, and S25.
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Stearns and Foster Promo Codes: $300 Off in September 2026
Discover the best Stearns and Foster promo codes, discounts, and deals to elevate your sleep experience with premium comfort and quality.
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Sealy Promo Codes: $100 Off
Whether you’re switching from springs to memory foam or just want to sleep cooler this summer, these Sealy mattress deals will have you waking up refreshed—and with cash left in your wallet.
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Refresh your living space for less with these verified Castlery coupons, including free shipping offers and furniture set discounts.
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AT&T Promo Codes: $50 Off This September 2026
Whether you’re looking to upgrade your internet or get the latest phone, we’ve got you covered with our selection of AT&T coupons and deals.
www.wired.comSep 11, 2026 1:00 AM
OpenAI Wants to Know if an AI Industry Slowdown Would Even Be Legal
AI leaders worry antitrust law could stand in the way of what they view as an increasingly urgent push to coordinate a slowdown in AI development.
www.wired.comSep 10, 2026 7:28 PM
iPhone 18 Pro Max vs Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra: How these XL phones compete
Apple or Samsung? It really comes down to which ecosystem you prefer.
www.engadget.comby [email protected] (Filipe Espósito)Sep 10, 2026 7:00 PM
CA governor signs 'landmark' laws on youth use of social media and AI chatbots
They're aimed at protecting minors, but the rules are not universally supported.
www.engadget.comby [email protected] (Anna Washenko)Sep 10, 2026 6:45 PM
Thrive Capital led VCs into pro sports ownership; Collaborative Fund just upped that play
Collaborative Fund just bought into D.C. United and its stadium, with firm founder Craig Shapiro pitching it as a way to showcase for the firm's startups.
techcrunch.comSep 10, 2026 6:30 PM
Boy developed "toasted skin" condition from using a laptop every day
Laptops don't usually get hot enough to burn—but they can still be harmful.
arstechnica.comSep 10, 2026 6:16 PM
Jensen Huang explains why Nvidia will grow an astounding 70% next year
Nvidia has its finger in every pie, and sees another year of plenty in its future, Jensen Huang says. But, he insists, its deals are not circular.
techcrunch.comSep 10, 2026 5:51 PM
Mark Wahlberg is coming to TechCrunch Disrupt 2026, and he wants to talk about your work, not his
Mark Wahlberg joins Bruce K. Lee at Disrupt to discuss investing, entrepreneurship, healthcare, wellness, and building businesses.
techcrunch.comSep 10, 2026 5:35 PM
Anthropic caught scientists using Claude to further biological weapon research
Anthropic produced an extensive collection of case studies covering the ways its current AI models have been misused.
www.engadget.comby [email protected] (Ian Carlos Campbell)Sep 10, 2026 5:04 PM
OpenAI puts Pro subscriptions on hold due to Astra demand
The company said Pro subscriptions put the most strain on its systems, so it's pausing sign-ups while adding more capacity.
techcrunch.comSep 10, 2026 4:59 PM
Anthropic details distillation campaigns from Alibaba, Moonshot AI, and DeepSeek
A new report released Thursday by Anthropic alleges persistent distillation attacks by China-based AI companies, which have escalated in recent months as competition in the space has intensified.
techcrunch.comSep 10, 2026 4:57 PM
LinkedIn beats "BrowserGate" lawsuits over scanning users' Chrome extensions
Judge tosses lawsuits, says plaintiffs didn't allege any real privacy violation.
arstechnica.comSep 10, 2026 4:55 PM
Furo’s founders left Silicon Valley — and it’s paying off
The three 28-year-old founders behind energy startup Furo moved from Silicon Valley and back to Germany, and yet secured $4 million in funding from mostly U.S. backers.
techcrunch.comSep 10, 2026 4:48 PM
Meta is testing Community Notes in Latin America. Fact checkers are worried.
The company is suggesting that its work with traditional fact checkers could come to an end.
www.engadget.comby [email protected] (Karissa Bell)Sep 10, 2026 4:41 PM
Is AI Actually Going to Kill Us All?
This week on “Uncanny Valley,” we dig into a former Anthropic researcher’s AI doomsday warning, the latest upgrades from Apple’s event, and the census report that claimed Trump won the 2020 election.
www.wired.comSep 10, 2026 4:30 PM
Don't buy the 'regular' AirPods 5
The first time you need to adjust volume, you'll wish you'd spent that extra $20.
www.engadget.comby [email protected] (Billy Steele)Sep 10, 2026 4:30 PM
August 2026 Was the Hottest Month Ever Recorded: Copernicus Data
While the strengthening El Niño helped boost temperatures, climate change is the main culprit for making August so hot.
www.wired.comSep 10, 2026 4:20 PM
Meta’s AI agent Muse is now the No. 2 app in the US
Meta's newest app Muse is off to a slower start than the company's other apps, like Meta AI or Threads.
techcrunch.comSep 10, 2026 3:50 PM
Europe will go it alone on Venus mission after NASA yanks radar instrument
Europe is looking inward, and perhaps to China, as the White House tries to cancel some NASA partnerships.
arstechnica.comSep 10, 2026 3:09 PM
Android can now securely migrate your logins between password managers
App support is slim right now, but Google says more are coming.
arstechnica.comSep 10, 2026 2:41 PM
IDScan is offering free credit monitoring and ID protection after leaking driver's licenses
The platform was linked to an FBI investigation into a dark web marketplace last week.
www.engadget.comby [email protected] (Ian Carlos Campbell)Sep 10, 2026 2:40 PM
Proxima Fusion bets €140M on a critical fusion ingredient dominated by Asian suppliers
Proxima Fusion said Wednesday it plans to build a €140 million ($162.6 million) factory to produce fusion-grade high-temperature superconducting (HTS) tape, which will provide the startup with key component to its reactor design.
techcrunch.comSep 10, 2026 2:38 PM
A native Gemini app is finally available for Windows PCs
There's a keyboard shortcut to open it up, just like the Mac version.
www.engadget.comby [email protected] (Lawrence Bonk)Sep 10, 2026 2:30 PM
How to watch the Flame Fatales 2026 speedrunning marathon
The fundraiser for Malala Fund runs September 13-19.
www.engadget.comby [email protected] (Anna Washenko)Sep 10, 2026 2:25 PM
Panic builds over bankrupt Spirit’s looming data sale to Google
"Bankruptcy cannot become the new land grab for AI.”
arstechnica.comSep 10, 2026 2:14 PM
Physicist does the math on Star Trek’s “Picard maneuver”
The trick from Next Generation would be even more effective in real life.
arstechnica.comSep 10, 2026 1:54 PM
Kimmel's ABC show won't air interview with Democrat because of Trump FCC threats
Talarico talk to be on YouTube to save ABC stations the hassle of dealing with FCC.
arstechnica.comSep 10, 2026 1:30 PM
The latest Avatar: Seven Havens trailer gives us a deeper dive into the characters and story
It's also pretty easy on the eyes.
www.engadget.comby [email protected] (Lawrence Bonk)Sep 10, 2026 1:15 PM
Universal Music Group is collaborating with ElevenLabs on a new AI-powered creation platform
The unnamed software will be built around licensed music from UMG artists who want to participate.
www.engadget.comby [email protected] (Matt Tate)Sep 10, 2026 1:01 PM
Skild AI Taps NVIDIA Physical AI to Teach Robots New Tasks From a Single Video
Manufacturing floors, warehouses and production lines rarely stay fixed — tasks change, layouts shift and new products arrive, and most robots can’t keep up without significant reprogramming. Skild AI’s new S1 robot foundation model helps address this, designed to learn previously unseen, long-horizon tasks from a single video demonstration. The model, launched last week, uses […]
blogs.nvidia.comSep 10, 2026 12:30 PM
Which iPhone 18 Model Should You Buy?
Apple’s new folding iPhone Duo is finally here, alongside refreshed Pro models. Our primer has all the details you need to choose the iPhone 18 that’s right for you.
www.wired.comSep 10, 2026 12:30 PM
Best Robot Lawn Mowers (2026): 12+ Models Tested Over 3 Years
Smart mowers are an expensive alternative to old-fashioned yard work, but they’re finally good enough to consider if you’d rather sip an iced tea and watch a robot tame your lawn.
www.wired.comSep 10, 2026 12:04 PM
Physical AI Takes the Wheel: How the World’s Robotaxi Leaders Are Building With NVIDIA Technologies
The global robotaxi market — physical AI’s first commercial breakthrough — is projected to reach $400 billion by 2035, with over 6 million commercial vehicles in operation as driverless fleets are already moving people through some of the world’s busiest and most complex streets. Deploying a driverless vehicle is one challenge. Scaling a fleet is […]
blogs.nvidia.comSep 10, 2026 12:00 PM
Yoto just announced two new audio devices for kids
Some upgrades make these more capable and easier to use for small hands.
www.engadget.comby [email protected] (Lawrence Bonk)Sep 10, 2026 11:47 AM
Charlie Kirk Was Shot a Year Ago. The Conspiracy Theories Are More Rampant Than Ever
Experts say conspiracy theorizing about the identity and motive of Charlie Kirk’s killer will likely continue for a long time to come.
www.wired.comSep 10, 2026 10:34 AM
d-Matrix Adopts NVIDIA NVLink Fusion for Rack-Scale XPU Deployment
AI inference chipmaker d-Matrix today announced it will use NVLink Fusion to connect its next-generation Raptor XPUs to NVIDIA’s AI infrastructure platform — joining a growing roster of ecosystem partners. By connecting Raptor to NVIDIA NVLink scale-up and Spectrum-X scale-out networking, the NVIDIA MGX rack architecture and the broader NVIDIA AI platform, NVLink Fusion gives […]
blogs.nvidia.comSep 10, 2026 9:00 AM
Boots on the Ground: ‘WARDOGS’ Goes All Out on GeForce NOW at Early-Access Launch
Gear up: The latest PC games and major updates are ready to play on GeForce NOW this week. WARDOGS drops onto the cloud at early-access launch, alongside the Valheim 1.0 Deep North update and Bus Simulator 27 — part of nine new titles joining the cloud. The newest PC releases can demand serious hardware, storage […]
blogs.nvidia.comSep 10, 2026 9:00 AM
Best Bluetooth Speaker (2026): JBL, Sonos, Marshall, and More
I tested portable speakers of all shapes and sizes, from pocket to party-sized.
www.wired.comSep 10, 2026 7:00 AM
‘Killmonger Locs’ Are Everywhere in Video Games. This Artist Is Sick of It
The Black Panther villain’s hairstyle has become a default for Black video game characters because it’s easy to code. Danielle Udogaranya is changing that.
www.wired.comSep 10, 2026 6:45 AM
9 Windows Laptops That Give MacBooks a Run for Their Money
Windows laptops have never been so good, and they’re only going to get better as we move through 2026.
www.wired.comSep 10, 2026 6:30 AM
Everything New You Can Do With Siri AI
When iOS 27 arrives, it will bring with it a fully revamped assistant for your iPhone.
www.wired.comSep 10, 2026 6:30 AM
Book Excerpt: Emily St. John Mandel’s ‘Exit Party’ Imagines a Future Where a Spy Could Disappear
In Emily St. John Mandel’s new novel Exit Party, becoming a “ghost” means running afoul of the state. In this excerpt, a secret agent discovers it doesn’t take much.
www.wired.comSep 10, 2026 6:15 AM
Vari Electric Standing Desk Review (2026): Form and Value
The Vari Ergo electric standing desk is compact, easy to assemble, affordable, and gently sloped to fit my natural posture and shape.
www.wired.comSep 10, 2026 6:05 AM
Clearview AI Is Testing an AI Tool That Would Let Cops Unearth Your Life Online
InquiryIQ, a previously unreported prototype, tested a model from xAI, maker of Grok, to surface associates, social accounts, and other information about people identified through Clearview.
www.wired.comSep 10, 2026 6:00 AM
A Teen Girl’s Death Is Prompting Calls to Ban Choking in Porn
Despite the many health risks, sexual strangulation has become popular among young people—with some experts blaming adult content for normalizing it.
www.wired.comSep 10, 2026 5:45 AM
Want to Get Off Your Phone? Mina Kimes Suggests Having a Baby
“I think that's been the most helpful thing,” says the ESPN journalist. “So there you go, Zoomers. There's a reason to have children.”
www.wired.comSep 10, 2026 5:30 AM
A Satellite Falling Out of Orbit Embarks on Its Final Mission
Before reentering our atmosphere, the telescopes onboard NASA’s Neil Gehrels Swift Observatory have been restarted to take their last observations.
www.wired.comSep 10, 2026 5:15 AM
Our Favorite GoPro 360 Camera Is Now 40 Percent Off
The GoPro Max 2 is almost half off at Amazon and other retailers, along with other great action camera deals.
www.wired.comSep 10, 2026 5:00 AM
Trump Probably Won’t Give $5,000 to Every US Adult if Republicans Win the Midterms
The eyebrow-raising proposal, delivered during the president’s speech at the midterm convention, would cost $1.2 trillion and would need congressional approval.
www.wired.comSep 10, 2026 2:30 AM
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www.wired.comSep 10, 2026 1:00 AM
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www.wired.comSep 10, 2026 1:00 AM
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www.wired.comSep 10, 2026 1:00 AM
NVIDIA Brings Real-Time AI to Broadcast, Sports and Global Streaming at IBC
At the IBC conference, running Sept. 11-14 in Amsterdam, the creative, technology and business communities are coming together to turn ideas into action and discuss innovations across the media and entertainment industries. More than 44,000 attendees from 170+ countries are gathering to explore 1,300+ exhibitions in 14+ halls and outdoor spaces, with over 600 speakers […]
blogs.nvidia.comSep 9, 2026 12:00 PM
Sparks Fly: NVIDIA Accelerates Local AI at IFA 2026
Frontier intelligence is going local. At IFA 2026, NVIDIA, Microsoft and its partners are teaming up to provide faster inference and new tools that make agents easier to set up and run locally on NVIDIA hardware. New compact NVIDIA RTX Spark Windows PCs are also coming in October to give AI enthusiasts, developers and creators […]
blogs.nvidia.comSep 3, 2026 12:00 PM
‘NBA 2K27’ With NVIDIA DLSS 5 Leads 28 New Games Coming to GeForce NOW
September is here with 28 more games streaming on GeForce NOW this month, led by a slam dunk: NBA 2K27 with the NVIDIA DLSS 5 3D-Guided Neural Rendering feature. Through NVIDIA’s close collaboration with Visual Concepts and 2K, DLSS 5 brings a new level of lifelike lighting and material detail to the court — tuned […]
blogs.nvidia.comSep 3, 2026 9:00 AM
NVIDIA to Acquire Hugging Face
I’m excited to announce that NVIDIA has agreed to acquire Hugging Face for $12,930,300,000. Together, we will scale Hugging Face’s platform, strengthen its infrastructure and expand access to AI for developers and institutions worldwide. Over the past decade, Clem, Julien, Thomas and the team at Hugging Face have built something remarkable: a vibrant home for […]
blogs.nvidia.comSep 3, 2026 7:56 AM
NVIDIA and CrowdStrike Strengthen Agentic Cybersecurity Frontier
“We’re at an inflection point in cybersecurity,” Jensen Huang told a sold-out crowd at CrowdStrike’s Fal.Con 2026 in Las Vegas Tuesday. Attacks are now automated. Defense has to be, too. The NVIDIA founder and CEO joined CrowdStrike CEO and founder George Kurtz to announce CrowdStrike SafeMind, its agentic cybersecurity system developed by the CrowdStrike Cyber […]
blogs.nvidia.comSep 1, 2026 5:19 PM
GeForce NOW Gives Gamers More Ways to Play at Gamescom 2026
NVIDIA’s Gamescom announcements are revealing what’s next for GeForce NOW, with new ways to play, more supported devices and platforms, and even more big PC games headed to the cloud. New NVIDIA DLSS 4.5 technology controls give members more ways to fine-tune gameplay, while expanded support for new Steam devices, GOG single sign-on, Firefox browser […]
blogs.nvidia.comAug 27, 2026 9:00 AM
Delivering Vera: NVIDIA’s First CPU Built for Agents Is Shipping Now
NVIDIA Vice President of Hyperscale and HPC Ian Buck hand-delivers Vera CPU systems across the AI ecosystem as Vera begins shipping at scale.
blogs.nvidia.comAug 27, 2026 9:00 AM
NVIDIA NVLink Fusion Expands With NVHBM Custom High-Bandwidth Memory
The next wave of AI is placing new demands on infrastructure. As AI agents and trillion-parameter workloads become mainstream, the performance of AI infrastructure depends not only on compute, but on how compute, memory, storage, networking and software are designed together as a unified system. To help hyperscalers and AI innovators build the next generation […]
blogs.nvidia.comAug 26, 2026 5:05 PM
Leading Publishers Bring Blockbuster PC Games and Technology to NVIDIA RTX Spark
NVIDIA is bringing the next wave of RTX gaming to the Gamescom conference running this week in Cologne, Germany, with support for new games, anti-cheat technologies and increased visual quality. Electronic Arts, Embark and Ubisoft are among the latest game publishers and developers bringing their blockbuster titles to NVIDIA RTX Spark ahead of its launch […]
blogs.nvidia.comAug 25, 2026 11:30 AM
How XPUs Meet a World-Class AI Factory
To generate intelligence at scale, AI factories run continuously, and their economics are defined by delivered output: tokens per second, tokens per watt, cost per token, utilization and uptime. That requires AI infrastructure designed and built as a full factory, not a collection of individual accelerators. Hyperscalers and AI-native companies building custom XPUs must consider […]
blogs.nvidia.comAug 24, 2026 11:00 AM
With Groq 3 LPX in Full Production, NVIDIA Extends Vera Rubin Inference for Agents
The next era of AI inference won’t be defined by a single breakthrough chip, network or system. It’ll be defined by how every layer of the AI factory works together. That’s why NVIDIA is extending Vera Rubin NVL72 with fast token generation for agentic systems. Announced today, the NVIDIA Vera Rubin rack-scale system NVIDIA Groq […]
blogs.nvidia.comAug 24, 2026 11:00 AM
Up to 30x More Work Per Watt: NVIDIA Vera Rubin NVL72 Sets a New Efficiency Standard for AI Agents
According to OpenRouter data, agentic AI workloads consume 15x more tokens than a simple chat request. Why? Consider what happens when an AI agent researches a company for an investment decision. The agent queries financial databases, searches news and filings, invokes a sub-agent to run peer comparisons and model valuations, then synthesizes everything into a […]
blogs.nvidia.comAug 24, 2026 11:00 AM
Bring the Fire: Play Games on GeForce NOW With New Firefox Browser Support
It’s a new way into the cloud. GeForce NOW welcomes Firefox support to the cloud, opening up another way to jump into high-performance PC gaming straight from the browser, starting today. Whether on a school laptop or everyday PC, it’s now even easier to play supported PC games without downloading a dedicated app. Plus, discover […]
blogs.nvidia.comAug 20, 2026 9:00 AM
Securing the Infrastructure of Intelligence
AI factories are the defining infrastructure of the AI era — where compute transforms energy and data into intelligence that powers every business, industry and country. In the AI economy, compute is revenue. AI factories require a full stack of critical resources: advanced chips, packaging, memory and networking — as well as land, power and […]
blogs.nvidia.comAug 17, 2026 8:34 AM