Apple discloses deal to hire team and license tech from personalized podcast startup Huxe
Is Apple hoping to get into the AI-generated podcast business?
techcrunch.comOct 10, 2026 3:50 PM
DistroKid has been quietly taking down songs in response to UMG lawsuit
Artists are taking to social media to complain that DistroKid has unceremoniously removed their work without notice. Now DistroKid has confirmed to The Verge that the takedowns are a direct response to claims made by UMG. The label filed a lawsuit in September claiming that DistroKid has created an "AI-slop pipeline." Artists are saying that […]
www.theverge.comby Terrence O’BrienOct 10, 2026 2:52 PM
This Android Auto problem is affecting calls on foldable phones
Gemini might be causing some issues with Android Auto.
www.engadget.comby [email protected] (Erin Carson)Oct 10, 2026 2:45 PM
How to quickly check your Samsung Galaxy's warranty info
You don't have to guess how long is left on your Samsung device's warranty; the company makes it easy to confirm.
www.engadget.comby [email protected] (Will Shanklin)Oct 10, 2026 2:30 PM
What is ray tracing in gaming and does it really make a difference?
Ray tracing makes light's behavior more realistic in supported games, but your PC has to use a lot of horsepower to make that happen.
www.engadget.comby [email protected] (Dave Meikleham)Oct 10, 2026 2:00 PM
Anthropic says its AI agents tried to break into government websites
In its latest report, Anthropic has revealed that its AI agents meddled with government websites during testing.
www.engadget.comby [email protected] (Mariella Moon)Oct 10, 2026 1:49 PM
Petra Power looks to modernize energy for data centers and defense vehicles
The startup says its fuel cells are super efficient and cut fuel costs during a time when the tech industry can’t get enough electricity.
techcrunch.comOct 10, 2026 1:00 PM
Ledger wallet tampering suspected after reports of crypto thefts
Reports have been mounting that users of the Ledger crypto wallet have seen their accounts drained, and it appears to be related to tampered hardware sold by CryptoBillis. Ledger has asked CryptoBillis to pause all sales of its wallets while it conducts an investigation. Ledger has confirmed that "one of the impacted users' devices contained […]
www.theverge.comby Terrence O’BrienOct 10, 2026 12:36 PM
How to reset your Samsung TV
If you have a Frame TV or one of the other Samsung models, you may occasionally need to reboot or factory reset it.
www.engadget.comby [email protected] (Roger Fingas)Oct 10, 2026 12:30 PM
Cloudflare acquires Deno to improve its Workers programming model
Cloudflare will use this acquisition to improve its Workers programming model and platform.
techcrunch.comOct 10, 2026 12:25 PM
GameStop is hoping PS5 Pro buyers are desperate enough to pay $500 over MSRP
A shortage has driven resale prices through the roof.
www.engadget.comby [email protected] (Alec Hively)Oct 10, 2026 12:00 PM
How Xiaomi, Oppo and other non-US brands are challenging the iPhone Duo
Apple's foldable phone has everyone talking, but competitors have their own offerings in different ways.
www.engadget.comby [email protected] (Filipe Espósito)Oct 10, 2026 11:30 AM
3 days to TechCrunch Disrupt 2026: Meet the startups before they hit mainstream
TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 takes place October 13-15 in San Francisco. Over 300 startups will show what they’ve built to 10,000 tech leaders. Plus, 250+ speakers are ready to share insights across 200+ sessions. Register before doors open to save up to $100 and get a second pass at 50% off.
techcrunch.comOct 10, 2026 11:00 AM
K-pop star Sunmi loves Notion and ear cleaning videos
Sunmi is an undeniable force in K-pop. She first made her debut as a member of the Wonder Girls back in 2007, one of the first K-pop acts to really break through in the West. The English version of their single "Nobody" was the first K-pop song to hit the Billboard Hot 100 in October […]
www.theverge.comby Terrence O’BrienOct 10, 2026 11:00 AM
5 Samsung Galaxy features you should be using after updating to One UI 9
Samsung Galaxy phones that have upgraded to Android 17 and One UI 9 have a slew of new features - some more helpful than others.
www.engadget.comby [email protected] (Max Miller)Oct 10, 2026 11:00 AM
Anthropic is cutting off its internal evaluations from the internet
After a recent spate of high-profile incidents in which AI agents escaped containment, Anthropic is cutting off internet access for all internal evaluations. In a report Friday, the company detailed "unintended model actions," including submitting a false tip regarding an unsolved murder, that led to the decision. Although the impact of these behaviors was minimal […]
www.theverge.comby Terrence O’BrienOct 10, 2026 10:41 AM
Why your smart speaker keeps misunderstanding you (and how to fix it)
Smart speakers should recognize your voice to run commands, but you can help them out with a few tricks.
www.engadget.comby [email protected] (Jack Peachey)Oct 10, 2026 10:30 AM
Here are the top 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 10, 2026 10:00 AM
Will Warner Bros. kill Skydance — or will David Ellison kill Warner Bros?
Today, I’m talking with Peter Kafka, chief correspondent at Business Insider and host of the Channels podcast, about the gigantic Warner Bros.-Paramount merger and the future of the company now simply called Skydance. Skydance is owned by David Ellison, son of Oracle CEO Larry Ellison, and its deal to acquire Warner Bros. Discovery officially closed […]
www.theverge.comby Nilay PatelOct 10, 2026 10:00 AM
How to change your home address on Google Maps
Set it to a nearby place instead, if you're concerned about the potential dangers if someone accesses your phone.
www.engadget.comby [email protected] (Ben Stegner)Oct 10, 2026 10:00 AM
How to take care of your foldable phone's hinge
Foldable phones require a little more care than standard ones, but the hinge will do its job as long as you don't make that difficult.
www.engadget.comby [email protected] (Husain Parvez)Oct 10, 2026 9:45 AM
Can you use a screen protector with your foldable phone?
Screen protectors seem like an easy win for keeping your phone in good condition, but there's more to consider with a foldable phone.
www.engadget.comby [email protected] (Filipe Espósito)Oct 10, 2026 9:30 AM
Google Japan created one of the strangest keyboards ever, and we're dying to try it
Google Japan created an assembly line-inspired keyboard you can use with one hand.
www.engadget.comby [email protected] (Max Miller)Oct 10, 2026 9:15 AM
LG’s RGB LED TV is good for certain situations, but an OLED is better
When it comes to TVs, the LG name has long been synonymous with OLEDs, continually leading Samsung and Sony as the top OLED manufacturer. But 2026 is all about RGB LED TVs. Almost every major company has released models with the new technology - including LG and its $3,600 75-inch Micro RGB evo MRGB95B that […]
www.theverge.comby John HigginsOct 10, 2026 9:00 AM
AI agent makers are promising privacy — will they deliver?
At this year's OpenAI DevDay, CEO Sam Altman unveiled the company's new AI agent Dots - and told the crowd that the company wants to "set a new standard for privacy in frontier AI." OpenAI would spend the day taking veiled shots at Meta's Muse, its primary competitor, for failing to keep users' data safe. […]
www.theverge.comby Hayden FieldOct 10, 2026 9:00 AM
How to drop a pin on Google Maps
Google Maps makes it easy to save and share any location, even if it's not officially on the map. Dropping pins is a great way to do that.
www.engadget.comby [email protected] (Deven McClure)Oct 10, 2026 9:00 AM
What is QoS on your router, and should you turn it on?
QoS is another acronym buried in your router's settings that you might have just ignored, but it may be worth turning on in some scenarios.
www.engadget.comby [email protected] (Roger Fingas)Oct 10, 2026 8:45 AM
What's the difference between RAM and ROM memory?
RAM and ROM are two core types of memory used in every computing device, but their meanings haven't stayed the same since their inception.
www.engadget.comby [email protected] (Luke James)Oct 10, 2026 8:30 AM
How to change your Apple ID country (and what you should do beforehand)
Jumping between countries can be a hassle when it comes to Apple apps and services. Luckily, there's a few easy ways to get everything prepared for when you do.
www.engadget.comby [email protected] (Alec Hively)Oct 10, 2026 8:15 AM
The techlash has gone Hollywood
Hi, friends! Welcome to Installer No. 147, your guide to the best and Verge-iest stuff in the world. (If you're new here, welcome, I missed you all, and also you can read all the old editions at the Installer homepage.) I'm back from parental leave! Part time, anyway. Thanks to everyone who sent well wishes […]
www.theverge.comby David PierceOct 10, 2026 8:00 AM
AI Is Getting Really Good at Messing With Cybercriminals
Anti-cybercrime initiatives are increasingly using AI to scam the scammers by tricking them into talking to lifelike bots that they think are real victims.
www.wired.comOct 10, 2026 8:00 AM
Engadget review recap: The best of 2026
A roundup of recent reviews from Engadget.
www.engadget.comby [email protected] (Billy Steele)Oct 10, 2026 8:00 AM
Best Lego Gifts for Brick Builders (2026): Smart Bricks, Video Games, and More
There's more to Lego than just another basic set. We tested tons of Lego-themed gifts to find the perfect ones for the brick builder in your life.
www.wired.comOct 10, 2026 7:30 AM
A grief-stricken road trip, The Traitors on the go and other new indie games worth checking out
Here's our weekly roundup of indie games to look forward to.
www.engadget.comby [email protected] (Kris Holt)Oct 10, 2026 7:30 AM
One with the world? A new look at brains transformed by psychedelics.
Participants meditated inside an MRI tube, with and without psilocybin.
arstechnica.comOct 10, 2026 7:15 AM
Tesla's Full Self-Driving is now called Assisted Driving in Europe
Tesla has renamed Full Self-Driving in Europe, as it seeks to get it approved in more countries.
www.engadget.comby [email protected] (Mariella Moon)Oct 10, 2026 7:12 AM
The Best Smart Scales for Tracking Weight and Body Composition (2026)
Whether you want a weight log on your phone or a bathroom gadget packed with sensors, I’ve found an option for you.
www.wired.comOct 10, 2026 7:04 AM
The Telo MT1 is a big truck trapped in a tiny truck’s body
I'm bouncing down the road in San Carlos, California, zipping past behemoth tech companies like EA and Oracle, in America's smallest electric truck. The Telo MT1 (which stands for "mini truck") unquestionably turns heads because it looks so remarkably different from everything else on the market right now. It has a nearly cab-over design, meaning […]
www.theverge.comby Abigail BassettOct 10, 2026 7:00 AM
The director of Fjord takes the ‘risky position’ of moderator
Cristian Mungiu's sixth feature, Fjord, concerns a family on trial. The parents seem like good people, God-fearing. They would never be accused of gentle parenting. They've just moved from Romania to a small hamlet nestled in the fjords of rural Norway. There is Mamma (Renate Reinsve), Tata (a bald and bespectacled Sebastian Stan), and their […]
www.theverge.comby May JeongOct 10, 2026 7:00 AM
Humans Watched This Supernova Explode Nearly a Millennium Ago. Now You Can See It in High Definition
The new image isn’t just stunning—it may also provide clues about how this star survived its own explosion.
www.wired.comOct 10, 2026 5:30 AM
How This Tiny Startup Built the World’s Safest Bike Helmet
Inspired by head-banging woodpeckers, Vancouver-based Pikio Labs has discovered a new approach to skull protection.
www.wired.comOct 10, 2026 5:00 AM
Home Depot Promo Codes: 30% Off in October 2026
Save up to 50% today with the latest Home Depot promo codes for appliances, power tools, and more this October.
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LG Promo Codes and Coupons for October 2026
Save 20% with an LG promo code today, plus up to $1,000 off appliances, 40% off bestselling TVs and monitors.
www.wired.comOct 10, 2026 1:00 AM
30% Off Canon Promo Codes | October 2026
Save an extra 10% or 30% with Canon coupon codes, plus up to $1,600 on cameras, printers, and more this October 2026.
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Disney Plus Discount Codes: 52% Off October 2026
Cut your subscription costs with the latest active Disney+ bundle deals, verified student offers, and partner promotions.
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Altra Running Promo Codes: 10% Off October 2026
Score big savings on Altra Running shoes with up to 50% off sale styles, 20% off select models, 10% off your first order when you sign up, plus free standard delivery on every purchase.
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eBay Coupons: 20% Off in October 2026
Save up to 60% on a selection of items at eBay, including electronics, home products, card games, car parts and more.
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Elon Musk intensifies attack on Ambani over Starlink India launch delay
Elon Musk has accused Indian billionaire Mukesh Ambani of blocking competition.
techcrunch.comOct 9, 2026 11:10 PM
Anthropic can’t reliably control its AI agents. It’s cutting off its internal evals from the live internet instead
Anthropic said it "turned off live internet access" for "all our internal evaluations" until further notice.
techcrunch.comOct 9, 2026 8:18 PM
Neanderthal wooden tools from Spain found preserved in stone
Dissolved rock precipitated around the tools, which then decayed.
arstechnica.comOct 9, 2026 6:34 PM
Long live the mechanical keyboard
Keychron made a name for itself after launching on Kickstarter in 2017. Today, it offers the value K2 model as well as a variety of other versions, including one with an all-wood body.
techcrunch.comOct 9, 2026 6:08 PM
Ukraine’s drones knock out AI data center belonging to "Russia’s Google"
One damaged data center has supercomputers used for training Yandex’s AI model.
arstechnica.comOct 9, 2026 6:04 PM
A Cray-1 supercomputer replica from 30 "obsolete" Mac Minis
Stylish upcycling, with a retro flair, at Spain's Museo de Historia de la Computación.
arstechnica.comOct 9, 2026 5:51 PM
The maker of non-text AI model Jev valued at $7.5B just weeks after launch
What has users and large corporations so excited about Jev is TypeSafe’s claim that it works significantly faster and uses far fewer tokens than LLMs.
techcrunch.comOct 9, 2026 5:41 PM
NASA issues long-awaited call to industry for private space stations
"We’ve made it clear that NASA will never give up its presence in low Earth orbit."
arstechnica.comOct 9, 2026 5:34 PM
What's been driving Hawaii's lava fountains?
Before the lava fountains started, the ground was expanding by half a meter a day.
arstechnica.comOct 9, 2026 5:05 PM
Tesla’s ‘Full Self-Driving’ Becomes ‘Assisted Driving’ in Europe
The automaker has been criticized for misleading drivers with the feature’s name. Now it’s renaming it for European regulators.
www.wired.comOct 9, 2026 4:18 PM
AI coding agents generate more code, but not more software
Study finds coding efficiency gains get "absorbed" by human review "bottleneck."
arstechnica.comOct 9, 2026 3:43 PM
An Anthropic AI model sent a false homicide tip to Philadelphia police
Anthropic did not discover this behavior until over two months after its AI submitted the false tip.
techcrunch.comOct 9, 2026 3:36 PM
Book Publishers Are Quietly Using More AI. Staff Are Revolting
Workers at three major publishing houses tell WIRED that LLMs are being used for publicity, cover art, back cover copy, and emails, as some execs push junior staff to champion the tech.
www.wired.comOct 9, 2026 3:28 PM
Outrage grows as CDC reportedly poised to fund "unethical" vaccine trial
CDC allocated $1.6M for study on alleged harms of hepatitis B vaccine.
arstechnica.comOct 9, 2026 3:27 PM
Batteries are now cheaper than natural gas turbines used at many data centers
Batteries are now cheaper than natural gas turbines as the data center boom pushes prices up.
techcrunch.comOct 9, 2026 2:57 PM
TechCrunch Disrupt 2026: Gamma’s Grant Lee, Engine’s Elia Wallen, and GV’s Crystal Huang on landing your first 1,000 customers
Leaders from Gamma, Engine, and Google Ventures join TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 to talk how to get your first customers. Register now to save up to $100. Grab a second pass at 50% off.
techcrunch.comOct 9, 2026 2:57 PM
PC shipments fall 20.1 percent in “sharpest decline” since Q1 2023
"The current decline may be just the beginning of a new downward cycle."
arstechnica.comOct 9, 2026 2:54 PM
AI disqualification yields new Nikon Small World in Motion winner
New winner is Nguyen Nam Nhat of Vietnam for video of a roundworm and single-celled Dileptus.
arstechnica.comOct 9, 2026 2:44 PM
Your artwork could be featured in the next Debian release
Debian Linux has put a call out for artist submissions for its next release: Forky.
arstechnica.comOct 9, 2026 2:33 PM
NASA Just Made Nearly 1 TB of Artemis II Data Available to the Public
The data drop includes photographs, audio, video, and astronauts’ notes that will be used to study the moon and prepare for future human missions.
www.wired.comOct 9, 2026 2:30 PM
Starlink spectrum deal boosts Musk plan to beat AT&T, T-Mobile, and Verizon
Nationwide 800 MHz spectrum to help Starlink provide mobile coverage indoors.
arstechnica.comOct 9, 2026 2:24 PM
LumenUs helps automate tedious paperwork in times of grief
"The day your loved one passes away, you also get this honorary badge of a project manager for a project you had no idea about," said founder Sara Tashakorinia.
techcrunch.comOct 9, 2026 1:00 PM
Amazon and others are done keeping data center deals secret. Is it enough to build trust?
Amazon says it will stop using NDAs when negotiating data center deals with local governments, following a similar move from Microsoft earlier this year. Secrecy has fueled community backlash against AI infrastructure, with opposition leading to hundreds of proposed and enacted moratoriums from New York to San Francisco. Meanwhile, a wave of startups is betting that consumers will hand AI agents access […]
techcrunch.comOct 9, 2026 12:56 PM
Danu Robotics’ fight to build a better recycling robot
For six years, Danu founder Amy Ma has been working on a better way to sort recyclable waste.
techcrunch.comOct 9, 2026 12:45 PM
We can’t help treating AI like it’s human. But should we?
"When we are drawn into even the most primitive exchanges with a relational artifact, we believe it cares for us," Dr. Sherry Turkle writes. "And we are wired to care for it in return."
techcrunch.comOct 9, 2026 12:40 PM
The DOJ Is Weighing Perjury Charges Against Cassidy Hutchinson
The Justice Department is considering a perjury and obstruction-of-justice case against Cassidy Hutchinson, a former White House aide who testified against Donald Trump to the January 6 committee.
www.wired.comOct 9, 2026 12:09 PM
Tesla renames ‘Full Self-Driving’ to ‘Tesla Assisted Driving’ in Europe
The name change is enough for Germany's transport minister to start advocating for Europe-wide adoption of the driver assistance software.
techcrunch.comOct 9, 2026 12:07 PM
Remember Orkut? Its founder wants to bring it back
Orkut's founder is now taking aim at algorithms and AI-generated content.
techcrunch.comOct 9, 2026 11:56 AM
a16z’s Olivia Moore on the state of consumer AI
Moore sees a huge opportunity in consumer AI, particularly if the industry can tap into revenue streams beyond just subscriptions and API charges.
techcrunch.comOct 9, 2026 11:43 AM
Automattic interim CFO resigns just weeks after boardroom shakeup
Automattic's interim chief financial officer Jeremy Klaperman has left the company less than a month after taking the role, TechCrunch has learned. Sources say his departure followed a demotion back to his previous position, marking another executive exit amid the organization's leadership turmoil.
techcrunch.comOct 9, 2026 11:02 AM
I’m Still Convinced the iPod Was the Perfect Gadget
Apple’s original music player got many things right. Chief among them: It didn’t connect to the internet.
www.wired.comOct 9, 2026 11:00 AM
Microsoft barred from sponsoring foreign workers for US residency
The US says Microsoft abused immigration rules; the company disputes the claim.
arstechnica.comOct 9, 2026 9:14 AM
Rocket Report: A rare Falcon 9 scrub; is it just about Vulcan's time to shine?
"I can say we’re weeks away from launching on Vulcan."
arstechnica.comOct 9, 2026 7:00 AM
Dunking on Dating App Profiles Is Content Gold. People Are Getting Sick of It
Relationship coaches, TikTokers, and disgruntled singles alike frequently shame bad profiles, as more apps experiment with blocking screenshots.
www.wired.comOct 9, 2026 7:00 AM
The Best Mac Desktop to Buy (2026): Mac Mini, Mac Studio, or iMac?
Apple’s Mac desktops have become some of the most sought-after computers this year, driven by surging interest in agentic AI. Here’s which model to buy depending on your use case.
www.wired.comOct 9, 2026 7:00 AM
Best Battery-Powered Leaf Blowers (2026): Tested for Power, Battery Life, and Noise
It’s finally time to ditch the gas canister—I tested these cordless leaf blowers on gravel, wood chips, and even a 5-pound concrete paver.
www.wired.comOct 9, 2026 6:10 AM
Volkswagen's replacement for the ID.4 crossover is here
The new EV’s digital cockpit can mimic instrument displays from VWs of old.
arstechnica.comOct 9, 2026 6:00 AM
Even ‘Law & Order’ Is Terrified of AI
In its 26th season premiere, the procedural legal drama paints a damning picture of power-mad AI CEOs.
www.wired.comOct 9, 2026 6:00 AM
A New Mexico Community Was a Place to Build a Life. Then a Hypersonic Missile Factory Showed Up
Castelion—a next-generation defense tech company—is building a facility in Rio Rancho Estates that documents show could pose a major fire and chemical hazard to neighboring communities.
www.wired.comOct 9, 2026 5:30 AM
America’s Hybrid Hype Has Hit the Used Market
Demand is so high that some used cars are selling for more than new ones.
www.wired.comOct 9, 2026 5:00 AM
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Tax season doesn’t have to be stressful. Score 10% off full service expert on federal tax filings and more exclusive TurboTax discount codes on WIRED.
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Find the latest Lowe’s promo codes and offers, including up to $300 off select major appliances and $5 off $50 with sign-up, here at WIRED.
www.wired.comOct 9, 2026 1:00 AM
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We've gathered all the top Valvoline coupons and promo codes for October 2026, including deals on full synthetic oil changes and other essential maintenance.
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Save on We-Vibe, including app-controlled bestsellers and popular gift sets designed for couples, connection, and shared pleasure.
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Herman Miller Promo Codes: 40% Off October 2026
Whether you’re looking for a Herman Miller promo code or discounts in their sale, here is how to save on the world's best ergonomic office furniture in October 2026.
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www.wired.comOct 9, 2026 1:00 AM
ICE Agent at NYC Shooting Has History of Alleged Violence and Illegal Arrests
Brenden Cuni, an ICE supervisor, has been accused of excessive force and tackling a pregnant woman to the ground. Several of his arrests were later found to be unlawful in federal court.
www.wired.comOct 9, 2026 12:46 AM
Livestream Replay: Watch ‘Uncanny Valley’ on Women, Tech, and Power
Missed our latest WIRED@Night event? Enjoy an evening of podcasting in San Francisco right here.
www.wired.comOct 8, 2026 11:30 PM
ICE Emails Discuss Using Palantir-Supported Tool to Investigate Voter Fraud
Documents obtained by Democracy Forward show that ICE looked into feeding voter roll data into the ELITE tool, normally used to identify targets for deportation.
www.wired.comOct 8, 2026 6:40 PM
SpaceX calls for better coordination in orbit after near-misses with Starlink
"These led to conjunctions of tens of meters to hundreds of meters. Way too close to comfort."
arstechnica.comOct 8, 2026 5:37 PM
Inside Elon Musk’s Midterm Spending Spree
This week on “Uncanny Valley,” we discuss where Elon Musk’s PAC is spending millions, the latest ideology Trump claims is dangerous, and the backlash against the designer behind Muse’s logo.
www.wired.comOct 8, 2026 5:14 PM
Into the Omniverse: How Developers Turn Ideas Into Simulations With Frontier AI Agents
Turning a simulation idea into a working application means assembling assets, connecting physics and rendering, and checking that the scene behaves as intended. Developers are combining frontier AI models with NVIDIA Omniverse libraries to help carry out that work — building applications for exploring scenarios, investigating failures and improving designs. Developers direct AI agents through […]
blogs.nvidia.comOct 8, 2026 5:06 PM
Judge weighs if Trump can charge $100K for early access to Truth Social posts
Judge questioned if Trump delaying access to Truth Social posts by a second harms the press.
arstechnica.comOct 8, 2026 4:53 PM
Trump Mobile hack and apparent lack of FCC authorization raise security alarms
After hack and data breach, senator asks why Trump Mobile lacks some FCC filings.
arstechnica.comOct 8, 2026 4:39 PM
Feds get ready to rewrite car headlight rules
Reducing glare and allowing modern light technologies will be two goals.
arstechnica.comOct 8, 2026 4:26 PM
RIP Margaret Hamilton, whose code saved the Apollo 11 Moon landing
Hamilton also coined the term "software engineering" and founded two successful software companies.
arstechnica.comOct 8, 2026 4:15 PM
She Designed Meta’s New AI Logo. Then Came the Hate
Jessica Hische knew working for Meta might upset some people. But she didn’t anticipate just how angry they would get.
www.wired.comOct 8, 2026 3:30 PM
Trump Administration Cuts Off Access to a Major Immigration Program for Workers at Microsoft and Adobe
“There has been no company in the United States, unfortunately, that has abused this system more than Microsoft,” Vice President JD Vance said on Thursday.
www.wired.comOct 8, 2026 3:11 PM
38 Best Last-Minute Prime Day Deals You Can Still Shop Today (2026)
Prime Day might be over, but the discounts are still going. We’ve tracked down the best last minute Prime Day deals on all the gear our team recommends.
www.wired.comOct 8, 2026 1:49 PM
Rally Up: ‘Gears of War: E-Day’ Launches on GeForce NOW
Gears of War: E-Day leads the charge on GeForce NOW this week, bringing Marcus Fenix and Dom Santiago’s first fight against the Locust Horde to the cloud with GeForce RTX-powered performance. A new way to join the action is also coming: Fire TV users will soon be able to purchase GeForce NOW memberships directly through […]
blogs.nvidia.comOct 8, 2026 9:00 AM
Amazon Alexa Tablet 12 Pro, Alexa Tablet 11, Alexa Tablet 8: Specs, Features, Price
The three new aluminum Alexa Tablets now run Android with full access to the Google Play Store. There are versions for kids too.
www.wired.comOct 8, 2026 9:00 AM
The New Alexa Tablets Feel Like a Blueprint for an Amazon Phone
Amazon is rumored to be making a smartphone, and the Alexa-powered experiences on its new tablets give us a taste of what might come if that happens.
www.wired.comOct 8, 2026 9:00 AM
How Massive Is Elon Musk’s Trillion-Dollar Fortune? Spend It Yourself
WIRED has partnered with Neal Agarwal of Neal.fun to create a visualization of Elon Musk’s massive wealth. Here’s how it came together.
www.wired.comOct 8, 2026 7:00 AM
Spend Elon Musk’s Money
What’s it like to be the richest man in the world? Find out for yourself.
www.wired.comOct 8, 2026 7:00 AM
Life Is Asymmetric. The Scientists Who Figured Out Why Won the 2026 Nobel Prize in Chemistry
Henri Kagan and Kensō Soai designed chemical reactions producing only one of the two mirror-image forms of a molecule—an important finding for the synthesis of pharmaceuticals and other biological substances.
www.wired.comOct 8, 2026 6:30 AM
Best Reusable Water Bottles of 2026, Tested by WIRED
We dropped them, tossed them in bags, and cleaned their fiddly lids. Here are the ones we recommend.
www.wired.comOct 8, 2026 6:05 AM
WIRED’s Midterms Races to Watch
From data centers to Elon Musk funding to the AI lobby, the 2026 midterms are the most WIRED elections yet. These are the candidates we're following closely.
www.wired.comOct 8, 2026 6:00 AM
Tristan Harris’ Tech Nonprofit Is Laying Off Most Staff and Going ‘Founder-Led’
The Center for Humane Technology helped spark a movement against excessive screen time, but internal tensions over its direction and strategy have simmered for years, sources tell WIRED.
www.wired.comOct 8, 2026 5:30 AM
A Scientist Working on the ‘IceCube’ Neutrino Detector Explains the Nobel Prize–Winning Technology
“Detecting a neutrino is like looking for a needle in a haystack,” says Juan Carlos Díaz Vélez, who breaks down why researchers are looking for the cosmic particles under the Antarctic ice.
www.wired.comOct 8, 2026 5:15 AM
7 Best Cheap Phones (2026), Tested and Reviewed
There’s little reason to pay top dollar for a smartphone. These iPhones and Android devices—ranging from $100 to $800—stood up to WIRED’s testing.
www.wired.comOct 8, 2026 5:00 AM
NVIDIA, Microsoft Kick Off a New Beginning for Windows PCs With RTX Spark and AI Agents
At a Microsoft event in San Francisco on Wednesday, NVIDIA founder and CEO Jensen Huang and Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella outlined how NVIDIA and Microsoft are co-engineering hardware and software for AI agents to run on Windows PCs. NVIDIA was founded because of Windows, Huang said. Now AI agents are coming to Windows. “If you […]
blogs.nvidia.comOct 7, 2026 2:45 PM
Why Telecom Operators Are Building Their AI Strategy on Open Models
Telecom operators are increasingly building their AI strategies on open models — and the reasons go beyond mere cost. Open models give telcos the ability to trust, control and customize AI across their most critical workloads — from autonomous networks to customer care. NVIDIA’s latest State of AI in Telecommunications report reflects this shift, with […]
blogs.nvidia.comOct 6, 2026 9:00 AM
From Scan to Treatment Plan, AI Helps Close Breast Cancer’s Deadliest Gaps
Breast cancer is the most commonly diagnosed cancer among American women — yet the gaps in care are wide. A majority of women over age 40 skip the recommended annual screening. Radiologists are reading more mammograms with fewer colleagues. And when a diagnosis arrives, the tests that inform treatment can take weeks to return results. […]
blogs.nvidia.comOct 5, 2026 9:00 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
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
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
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