Musk’s AI chatbot Grok reportedly encouraged Trump to capture Venezuela’s president
President Trump reportedly asked for Grok's opinion before invading Venezuela and capturing Nicolás Maduro.
techcrunch.comOct 1, 2026 5:08 PM
Samsung launches its first clip-on earbuds in South Korea
A global rollout will follow, although we don't yet know the details.
www.engadget.comby [email protected] (Will Shanklin)Oct 1, 2026 4:57 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
Metro 2033 and Metro: Last Light remasters are getting free next-gen updates this month
Take a trip down memory lane with the first two games in the series.
www.engadget.comby [email protected] (Ian Carlos Campbell)Oct 1, 2026 4:52 PM
Police may have new ways to access data on locked iPhones
A training video reportedly demonstrates how police can evade an Apple security feature.
www.engadget.comby [email protected] (Anna Washenko)Oct 1, 2026 4:43 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
Google’s new Guided Vision feature can help you read the fine print
Guided Vision is launching in Gemini Live on compatible Android devices today to use AI to give real-time audio descriptions of anything you point your phone's camera at. By sharing your camera in Gemini Live, you can have Google's AI help with things like reading small text, describing your surroundings, finding or identifying objects around […]
www.theverge.comby Stevie BonifieldOct 1, 2026 3:47 PM
ChatGPT can now virtually try on clothes for you
OpenAI is rolling out new shopping features for ChatGPT that let users virtually try on clothing and accessories using their own photos and save products they like to a Favorites library.
techcrunch.comOct 1, 2026 3:21 PM
Judge dismisses lawsuits claiming Google's AI Overviews siphon web traffic
Google may have a monopoly in search, but neither lawsuit made a compelling case the company was leveraging it.
www.engadget.comby [email protected] (Ian Carlos Campbell)Oct 1, 2026 3:20 PM
Android Central ‘will continue’ despite laying off its staff
Android Central, a blog focused on the Android ecosystem, laid off its staff yesterday, but owner Future confirms to The Verge that the site will continue publishing. Yesterday, four of the six staffers on Android Central's staff page posted publicly about the layoffs, including Shruti Shekar, Derrek Lee, Harish Jonnalagadda, and Nicholas Sutrich, and former […]
www.theverge.comby Jay PetersOct 1, 2026 3:20 PM
Can good design stop content creators from having sex in robotaxis?
Autonomous vehicle designers have to worry about riders getting frisky in public.
arstechnica.comOct 1, 2026 3:19 PM
Google thinks SpaceX’s Starship has to launch 1,800 times before space data centers get off the ground
Google launched its first advanced chip into orbit to pave the way for space data centers.
techcrunch.comOct 1, 2026 3:18 PM
Steam Deck 2: Is AMD Gainsborough the chip Valve’s been waiting for?
The Steam Deck is four and a half years old, and handheld gamers are eagerly awaiting a Steam Deck 2 - but Valve has consistently said it needs a new chip with a "generational leap" in performance and efficiency before building the sequel. There's some reason to believe that chip has now broken cover: AMD […]
www.theverge.comby Sean HollisterOct 1, 2026 2:52 PM
The Steam Autumn Sale has deals on Resident Evil Requiem and 007 First Light
Bye-bye, money.
www.engadget.comby [email protected] (Anna Washenko)Oct 1, 2026 2:37 PM
World’s first enhanced geothermal power plant completed in just 23 months
Fervo Energy completed its first power plant in less than two years. The next phases promise to connect to the grid even quicker.
techcrunch.comOct 1, 2026 2:35 PM
OpenAI cuts ties with 3 safety researchers, WSJ reports
OpenAI has parted ways with three safety researchers after an internal investigation found they mishandled sensitive company information, report says.
techcrunch.comOct 1, 2026 2:14 PM
Marvel releases one last VisionQuest trailer
"This is a fight I likely won't win. We have said goodbye before. But remember, family is forever."
arstechnica.comOct 1, 2026 2:04 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
Opus 5.5 loves to tell you ‘this matters’ (and other AI writing tells)
Opus 5.5’s biggest tell is the word “dependable,” which pops up 23 times more often than in human samples.
techcrunch.comOct 1, 2026 1:50 PM
Memory executives expect RAM shortage to continue through 2028
Prices for memory sold for 2027 "are much higher than 2026 prices."
arstechnica.comOct 1, 2026 1:49 PM
NYC's click-to-cancel rule is now in effect to save consumers from subscription hell
Can the rest of the country have this please?
www.engadget.comby [email protected] (Lawrence Bonk)Oct 1, 2026 1:41 PM
Pandora claims 'we haven't made this decision lightly' after raising prices
The SiriusXM service joins a long list of streamers that have increased rates this year.
www.engadget.comby [email protected] (Alec Hively)Oct 1, 2026 1:15 PM
Judge dismisses antitrust lawsuits over Google’s AI Overviews
A federal judge has dismissed a pair of antitrust lawsuits filed by Chegg and Rolling Stone parent company Penske Media Corporation, which accused Google of driving away web traffic with its AI-powered search features, as reported earlier by Reuters. US District Judge Amit Mehta takes Google's side in a ruling on Wednesday, writing that PMC […]
www.theverge.comby Emma RothOct 1, 2026 1:12 PM
This startup wants to turn idle car inventory into rental revenue
When Igor Dobrianskyi looks at a car dealership lot, he doesn't see rows of cars — he sees millions of dollars just sitting there, depreciating. Come see MyMonthlyCar in the Startup Battlefield 200 at TechCrunch Disrupt, taking place October 13 to 15 in San Francisco.
techcrunch.comOct 1, 2026 1:09 PM
Sony brings AI upscaling to the base PS5
Marvel's Wolverine and Ghost of Yōtei are the first games to support Quick Spectral Super Resolution.
www.engadget.comby [email protected] (Kris Holt)Oct 1, 2026 1:00 PM
Samsung Galaxy Tab S12 Ultra vs Galaxy Tab S11 Ultra: The difference one year can make
An iterative upgrade once again for Samsung's laptop-sized tablet line.
www.engadget.comby [email protected] (Max Miller)Oct 1, 2026 1:00 PM
Sony brings AI graphics upscaling to the regular PS5
Sony is launching a new AI upscaling technology specifically for the regular PS5. The new tech, called Quick Spectral Super Resolution (QSSR), is a "new performance tier of AI upscaling" that's a result of Sony's Project Amethyst work with AMD, according to a blog post. Sony says that PlayStation Spectral Super Resolution (PSSR), which is […]
www.theverge.comby Jay PetersOct 1, 2026 12:53 PM
Florida cops say they don't know who owns 11 unpermitted Flock cameras
Floridians alarmed by 14 mysterious Flock cameras; 11 have no clear owner.
arstechnica.comOct 1, 2026 12:49 PM
Amazon releases its own Jev clone as decision models flood the web
Amazon Web Services' Strand Labs has released the latest Jevalike decision model, Strands Decider 2B.
techcrunch.comOct 1, 2026 12:49 PM
Shopify debuts Canvas, a way to build online stores by chatting with AI
Shopify’s new Canvas site builder lets merchants create and customize their online stores by chatting with its AI agent Sidekick, while watching the changes happen in real time.
techcrunch.comOct 1, 2026 12:44 PM
California governor vetoes bill banning use of ‘pervert glasses’ to secretly record people
The California state bill would have penalized people who secretly recorded people in public with wearables equipped with cameras and microphones.
techcrunch.comOct 1, 2026 12:35 PM
With most information hidden, the game Stratego had stumped AI—until now
Adding in a second neural network that guesses the identity of hidden pieces was key.
arstechnica.comOct 1, 2026 12:28 PM
Audible thinks you want to have an AI-generated conversation with Dracula's beleaguered servant
The platform is rolling out "Interactive Stories" starting with Bram Stoker's classic.
www.engadget.comby [email protected] (Lawrence Bonk)Oct 1, 2026 12:21 PM
Can VR glasses save VR?
I'm pretty sure I won't be buying the $1,299 Meta VR Glasses. That's too rich for my blood in today's economy, and my feelings about Meta are… conflicted. But I want you to understand that Meta just changed the game. We've had glasses, but we've never had glasses like this. The Meta VR Glasses are […]
www.theverge.comby Sean HollisterOct 1, 2026 12:10 PM
Microsoft’s Office and Teams chief is leaving
After nearly 18 years at LinkedIn and Microsoft, Ryan Roslansky is leaving the company. Roslansky, who until recently was the CEO of LinkedIn, was promoted to the head of Office last year and then took control of Microsoft Teams earlier this year. Roslansky's departure has triggered another leadership shuffle inside Microsoft. "Ryan leaves the organization […]
www.theverge.comby Tom WarrenOct 1, 2026 12:02 PM
Inside Microsoft’s big Copilot rethink
Last week, Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella hosted an intimate, invite-only event for leaders from some of its key enterprise customers. Instead of a flashy media event, Nadella outlined the future of Copilot directly to the customers Microsoft really cares about, pitching its latest rethink of the AI assistant as the "OS for work." Microsoft is […]
www.theverge.comby Tom WarrenOct 1, 2026 12:00 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
Engadget's best of 2026
The highest-rated devices that we reviewed this year in a variety of categories.
www.engadget.comby [email protected] (Billy Steele)Oct 1, 2026 12:00 PM
Samsung suddenly jacks up the prices of Galaxy S26 phones
RAMageddon comes for us all.
www.engadget.comby [email protected] (Kris Holt)Oct 1, 2026 11:53 AM
One year later, Tesla and Musk still don’t have a good definition of ‘abundance’
The CEO promised to get more specific about his vision. But the details are still absent.
techcrunch.comOct 1, 2026 11:50 AM
As US relations fray, Canada gets serious about its own launch industry
The Canada Rocket Company gets serious about medium-lift launch.
arstechnica.comOct 1, 2026 11:30 AM
Brian Chesky interview: AI agents need their own operating system
Brian Chesky on making Airbnb agent-friendly, the state of consumer AI, and why the world needs an AI-native operating system.
techcrunch.comOct 1, 2026 11:12 AM
Newsom vetoes smart glasses privacy bill
The language of the bill was overbroad, in Newsom's opinion.
www.engadget.comby [email protected] (Kris Holt)Oct 1, 2026 11:05 AM
Japanese court rules human voices are protected in landmark AI case
Humans vs AI: It's time to d-d-d-d-duel.
www.engadget.comby [email protected] (Matt Tate)Oct 1, 2026 10:58 AM
NYC is now the first city in America that bans sketchy subscriptions
New York City residents struggling to get out of recurring subscription fees can now submit complaints to the city government. As of Thursday, the city's click-to-cancel rule has taken effect, which requires businesses to make it as easy to cancel a subscription as it is to sign up. That means a gym that lets you […]
www.theverge.comby Lauren FeinerOct 1, 2026 10:49 AM
OpenAI’s new agent is a shot at Meta — but can it compete with free?
At OpenAI's annual DevDay conference, the company pulled out all the stops to compete with its rivals - primarily Meta, whose Muse AI agent platform has seen early runaway success. CEO Sam Altman walked onstage to cheers and announced Dots, a "real-deal AI" agent powered by GPT-6 Astra, "inspired by the cool agents that we […]
www.theverge.comby Hayden FieldOct 1, 2026 10:36 AM
Photon held a funeral for mobile apps. Now it has $4.5M to help replace them with agents.
The startup helps developers build AI agents that work over iMessage, SMS/RCS, email, and other messaging platforms. It's a bet that consumers will increasingly use agents instead of downloading apps.
techcrunch.comOct 1, 2026 10:00 AM
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
Hearing tech startup Legato launches its AI hearing glasses
The glasses stem from the startup’s goal of making hearing care more accessible by addressing the cost, comfort, and stigma associated with traditional hearing aids.
techcrunch.comOct 1, 2026 9:00 AM
Audible’s new features let you explore book worlds — and use AI to talk to characters
Audible is rolling out new features that help listeners keep track of characters, explore places and imagery mentioned in books, and even interact with characters using generative AI.
techcrunch.comOct 1, 2026 9:00 AM
The new Kindle ditches the raised bezel in a push toward a smaller, lighter e-reader
The new Kindle lineup features its lightest and thinnest designs yet, with a sleek, front-flush display that eliminates bezels for good.
techcrunch.comOct 1, 2026 9:00 AM
Amazon introduces Kindle Click, a $35 remote for turning pages
The compact Bluetooth remote is designed to let readers turn pages without touching their Kindle.
techcrunch.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
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
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
Amazon introduces new Kindle Paperwhite, Colorsoft and entry-level models
Amazon's new Kindle e-readers come with flat-surface displays and new colors.
www.engadget.comby [email protected] (Mariella Moon)Oct 1, 2026 9:00 AM
HP's Omnibook 5 features an OLED screen and costs $699
It also lasts up to 42 hours on a single charge.
www.engadget.comby [email protected] (Lawrence Bonk)Oct 1, 2026 9:00 AM
Neurable launches its newest brain-scanning headphones
Neurable is launching a new pair of EEG-equipped headphones to keep an eye on your brainwaves while you work, rest and play.
www.engadget.comby [email protected] (Daniel Cooper)Oct 1, 2026 9:00 AM
Amazon's latest Kindle accessories bring physical buttons back to its ereaders
BookTok will probably rejoice.
www.engadget.comby [email protected] (Cherlynn Low)Oct 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
Satlyt, founded by a former Google and SpaceX product manager, raises $8M to run AI on satellites
Satlyt wants to be the Android of orbital computing, offering open software that works on many companies' satellites, versus SpaceX's closed, all-in-one iPhone-style approach.
techcrunch.comOct 1, 2026 8:00 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
PS5 emulation is suddenly making big strides on PC
Games like Astro Bot and Demon’s Souls are running ably without a console.
arstechnica.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
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
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
NASA squeezed Treasury, vibe coded, and broke the mold in bid to save Swift
"We did some really, really cool stuff. I'm absolutely gutted we weren't able to get further."
arstechnica.comOct 1, 2026 7:15 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
Neon will make a truly open-source SCP movie after A24 controversy
Movie studios are turning to the horror fiction site SCP Foundation and showing how dealing with that community can go right, and wrong.
www.engadget.comby [email protected] (Steve Dent)Oct 1, 2026 6:41 AM
Madison Square Garden’s James Dolan Is Spending Big on New York’s Governor Race
James Dolan has put surveillance at the center of his sports and entertainment empire. Now he’s getting involved in GOP politics by backing a candidate who supports Flock, ICE, and AI data centers.
www.wired.comOct 1, 2026 6:30 AM
Apple Mac Studio (M5 Ultra) Review: Unlimited Power
The Mac Studio can run frontier-level AI language models locally. It’s only a preview of what’s to come.
www.wired.comOct 1, 2026 6:00 AM
The Secrets of the US Spyware King
In an exclusive interview with WIRED, Paragon Solutions CEO Andrew Boyd reveals the limits of the company’s promise to keep bad actors from abusing its powerful espionage tool.
www.wired.comOct 1, 2026 5:30 AM
Google's first Gemini 4 model is 'Argon'
Google trained Gemini 4 Argon to be highly capable in knowledge work, cybersecurity defense and creative writing.
www.engadget.comby [email protected] (Mariella Moon)Oct 1, 2026 5:26 AM
Casio’s Crystal G-Shock Is the Most Expensive Ever Made
Meet the full-blue sapphire MRG-D5000, a crazy G-Shock that costs more than a Patek Philippe or Porsche Macan.
www.wired.comOct 1, 2026 5:00 AM
Dell Coupon Codes: 20% Off for October 2026
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www.wired.comOct 1, 2026 1:00 AM
NordVPN Coupons: 75% Off, Plus 3 Months Free in October 2026
Save up to 77% on 2-year plans and get 3 free months with our NordVPN discount codes.
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Mountain Hardwear Coupon Code 15% Off October
High-performance mountaineering and hiking apparel doesn't have to break the bank.
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Booking.com Promo Codes: 20% Off | October 2026
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Paramount+ Coupon Codes and Deals for 2026
Save on streaming with the latest Paramount+ promo codes and deals, including 50% off subscriptions, free trials, and more.
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20% Off Samsung Promo Code | October 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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Newegg Promo Codes and Coupons for October 2026
Enjoy up to 10% off your entire order with today’s Newegg promo code and discount codes. Save with the latest deals for gaming PCs, laptops, and computer parts.
www.wired.comOct 1, 2026 1:00 AM
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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AT&T Promo Codes: $50 Off This October 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.comOct 1, 2026 1:00 AM
Dyson Promo Codes: 25% Off in October 2026
Get 25% off with a Dyson coupon code, plus save up to $600 with discounts on vacuums, $150 off Airwraps, and more.
www.wired.comOct 1, 2026 1:00 AM
Google releases Gemini 4 Argon, called its most powerful model yet
Google has released its latest Gemini model, marketing it as a workhorse for coding and cybersecurity work.
techcrunch.comSep 30, 2026 7:43 PM
The Pentagon taps Elon Musk and Palmer Luckey to help decide what the military should do next
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth just launched a 120-day study on the future of warfare, led by Elon Musk, Palmer Luckey, and Newt Gingrich, and while it makes sense given their ties to the administration, critics could point out that Musk's and Luckey's companies already sell the kinds of technology the study is likely to recommend.
techcrunch.comSep 30, 2026 7:08 PM
Dinosaur-killing impact crater might have been teeming with life
Hot, nutrient water might have lasted for over 5 million years after the impact.
arstechnica.comSep 30, 2026 5:54 PM
Fifth unvaccinated person dies of measles; CDC still not counting all deaths
State health officials race to vaccinate residents by giving over 8,500 doses.
arstechnica.comSep 30, 2026 5:37 PM
Returning from vacation? The government can search your phone without a warrant.
Reminder: The "border exemption" to your rights is real.
arstechnica.comSep 30, 2026 5:19 PM
A local network of implants uses your body as the wiring
It's possible to send electrical signals right through human tissues.
arstechnica.comSep 30, 2026 5:06 PM
The White House Is Starting to Panic Over the Midterms
President Donald Trump still thinks Republicans have a shot. His aides are less convinced.
www.wired.comSep 30, 2026 5:00 PM
Attackers have been exploiting critical Zimbra flaw to steal emails
A simple email gives the attackers the ability to remotely inject OS commands.
arstechnica.comSep 30, 2026 4:44 PM
Trump’s AI Safety ‘Accord’ Is a Fancy Pinky-Swear
Six major AI companies signed a voluntary agreement with the White House this week vowing to implement safeguards. It’s unclear how much that matters.
www.wired.comSep 30, 2026 4:30 PM
Google announces Gemini 4 Argon AI model, but you can't use it yet
So much for Gemini 3.5 Pro.
arstechnica.comSep 30, 2026 4:11 PM
Reddit is putting more limits on Old.Reddit.com
Reddit says it's fighting "automated abuse."
arstechnica.comSep 30, 2026 3:53 PM
RFK Jr. thinks AI will free us from the "tyranny" of medical facts, expertise
AI is far from a perfect resource. But it seems to hallucinate less than Kennedy.
arstechnica.comSep 30, 2026 3:31 PM
The Battle to Be Your Personal AI Agent Is Here
OpenAI's Dots and Meta's Muse are vying to be your AI agent of choice. I've tried both—and I suspect you will too.
www.wired.comSep 30, 2026 3:30 PM
The Disney protests were a wake-up call about the risks of streaming mergers
Boycotting Disney is hard.
arstechnica.comSep 30, 2026 3:22 PM
Furry Airline Pilots Are Just Minding Their Own Business
“We’re furries at home, and we’re airline pilots at work, and these are two separate things,” says one member of the community in response to senator Tommy Tuberville's recent rant.
www.wired.comSep 30, 2026 3:09 PM
There Are Plenty of Reasons to Be Concerned About Bioweapons Development—Even Without AI
In her new book on biological warfare, Annie Jacobsen didn’t even discuss AI because scientists can already warp Mother Nature to create extinction-level events.
www.wired.comSep 30, 2026 3:00 PM
Trump plan to combat AI risks hinges on Big Tech pals policing themselves
Trump gets dozens of AI firms to agree to voluntary safety tests.
arstechnica.comSep 30, 2026 2:47 PM
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
A Biotech Founder Makes the Moral Case for Gene-Editing Human Embryos
The practice of editing the genes of embryos remains highly controversial and risky, but Origin Genomics founder Cathy Tie argues its a “moral imperative” to address hereditary diseases.
www.wired.comSep 30, 2026 10:30 AM
The Best Gifts for Book Lovers (2026): E-Readers, Handy Accessories, Book Sets
Any one of these gift ideas will make your favorite bookworm very happy, from e-readers and accessories to handy reading essentials.
www.wired.comSep 30, 2026 7:36 AM
The Best Gaming Routers (2026): Tested By a Family of Gamers
Gaming online can seriously strain your internet connection, but the best gaming routers could give you the edge.
www.wired.comSep 30, 2026 7:00 AM
Black Twitter Is Thriving—on Threads
From outrage over Nolan Wells’ death to analysis of HBO Max’s Lanterns, Threads has transformed into a vital artery of the Black social media ecosystem.
www.wired.comSep 30, 2026 6:30 AM
How Israeli Checkpoints Choke Palestinian Life in the Occupied West Bank
Lost time. Lost jobs. Lost friends. Lost family. Lost lives. Our joint investigation reveals the system that has divided the West Bank and measures what it cost people to move through it.
www.wired.comSep 30, 2026 6:00 AM
Best Mattresses for Kids (2026): Saatva, Birch, Helix, and More
Learn what to look for when buying a kids’ mattress, plus how six top models stack up, according to my 2-year-old.
www.wired.comSep 30, 2026 5:32 AM
The 6 Best Laptop Docking Stations to Unlock the Full Desktop Experience (2026)
Docking stations expand what your laptop can do, and I’ve been testing the best of the best to see which you should buy.
www.wired.comSep 30, 2026 1:30 AM
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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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Fanatics Promo Code: 10% Off
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www.wired.comSep 30, 2026 1:00 AM
Range Rover Sport Electric: Price, Specs, Availability
By sharing the same platform, the Sport gets the same specs as the classier Range Rover Electric, but with added torque at a smaller outlay.
www.wired.comSep 29, 2026 7:01 PM
OpenAI Gets Sued Over the Hugging Face Hack
A nonprofit in California is doing what Hugging Face has not—attempting to hold OpenAI legally accountable for the actions of its agents.
www.wired.comSep 29, 2026 3:05 PM
Away’s New Series 3 Luggage Plays It Safe—That’s the Point
Away’s third generation of its iconic luggage retains the familiar design while introducing invisible tech, such as a new wheel system and an improved telescoping handle.
www.wired.comSep 29, 2026 2:29 PM
Anthropic Says It Discovered a Crispr-Like System. Now What?
“The experiments are still in the queue. The PR is already live,” says one expert.
www.wired.comSep 29, 2026 2:03 PM
OpenAI’s Dots Are Always-On AI Agents—and Its Answer to Meta’s Muse
These cute agents are designed to connect to your apps and tackle multistep tasks.
www.wired.comSep 29, 2026 1:15 PM
I Found National Coffee Day Deals Worth Making Coffee at Home For (2026)
From a $100 Keurig to a rare discount on a De’Longhi espresso machine, these WIRED-tested picks caught my eye.
www.wired.comSep 29, 2026 7:30 AM
How to Beat Surveillance Pricing Before It Bleeds You Dry
Consumer advocate Lindsay Owen’s new book, Gouged, traces how corporations use software—from ever-changing prices to opaque algorithms—to squeeze every penny from you.
www.wired.comSep 29, 2026 6:45 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
Emerald AI, Google and NVIDIA Launch Alliance to Advance Flexible AI Data Centers
AI factories are the infrastructure of the intelligence era. Scaling them responsibly will depend as much on innovation across the grid as inside the data center. Today, Emerald AI, Google and NVIDIA announced the launch of the AI Energy Management Alliance (AEMA), a first-of-its-kind coalition advancing data centers that can dynamically manage their electricity use […]
blogs.nvidia.comSep 16, 2026 9:00 AM
University of Manchester Uses NVIDIA Earth-2 to Forecast Air Pollution Across the UK
Air pollution is a serious public health risk, contributing to an estimated 30,000 deaths in the U.K. alone last year. Data-driven insights can help — but computing air quality with traditional chemistry-based models is expensive, which limits how detailed they can be and how regularly they can be run. David Topping, a professor in the […]
blogs.nvidia.comSep 16, 2026 1:00 AM