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Tim Burton’s Post-‘Wednesday’ Project Could Be a Film With Kazuo Ishiguro
The Nobel Prize-winning writer's novel 'Klara and the Sun' will soon be a movie featuring 'Wednesday' star Jenna Ortega.
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Upgrade Your Thermostat for Winter With This Ecobee Deal for $120
You don’t need the fanciest model to make your heating routine smarter. A refurbished Ecobee we love is just $120 through October 21.
https://www.wired.com/story/ecobee-fall-sale-2026/
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Why We're Banning AI
Article URL: https://www.currentaffairs.org/news/why-were-banning-ai Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=50108131 Points: 26 # Comments: 6
https://www.currentaffairs.org/news/why-were-banning-ai
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E Ink Launches Latest Version of Color EPaper Platform, E Ink Kaleido 4
Article URL: https://www.eink.com/news/detail/EInk-Launches-Latest-Version-of-Color-ePaper-Platform-E-Ink-Kaleido-4 Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=50108229 Points: 6 # Comments: 0
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Tech Companies Have ‘Donated’ Millions to Trump’s Ballroom While the President Gave $0: Report
The tech oligarchs are getting their money's worth.
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E Ink's new Kaleido 4 could inch us closer to the perfect color e-reader
E Ink's new display tech offers improved color reproduction and refresh rates.
https://www.engadget.com/2288006/e-ink-kaleido-4-could-inch-us-closer-to-the-perfect-color-e-reader/
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Bluesky expands its AI-powered Attie app to let anyone build websites, games, and more
Bluesky is bringing “social vibe coding” to its experimental Attie platform, allowing users to create interactive experiences like games, quizzes, and websites that can tap into the social network's audience.
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Fairphone shares when Fairbuds 2 US sales are set to begin
The Fairbuds 2 have 7 user-replaceable components.
https://www.androidauthority.com/fairbuds-2-us-sales-3723922/
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Alexa Tablet 12 Pro review: Amazon's premium tablet gets almost everything right
This tablet is a great value, even if Android apps still aren't great on a big screen.
https://www.engadget.com/2287955/amazon-alexa-tablet-12-pro-review/
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This gaming phone gives Qualcomm’s latest powerhouse the liquid-cooling treatment
The REDMAGIC 12 Pro Plus has an 8,400mAh battery and RGB liquid cooling.
https://www.androidauthority.com/redmagic-12-pro-snapdragon-8-elite-extreme-gen-6-3723955/
#Tech #Technology #TechNews #AI #Gadgets #Software #Cybersecurity #Apple #Google #Microsoft #Startup #AndroidAuthority [Android Authority]
Meet ‘D. Rex,’ the Monster Fungus Born in the Wake of the Dinosaur Apocalypse
Scientists just found a record-setting new fungal species, the largest now known in the sprawling Ascomycota phylum. It may have feasted off dying forests during the Chicxulub mass extinction event.
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Android’s Earthquake Alerts System is getting smarter about telling you to take action
Hopefully you'll never see the update in action.
https://www.androidauthority.com/android-earthquake-alerts-system-update-3723972/
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Formlabs Form Studio 1 Review: Professional status, consumer price tag
The Form Studio 1 is Formlabs first consumer-grade printer. It combines a 200 × 125 × 235 mm build volume with resin heating, automatic dispensing, and a free Open Material Mode.
https://www.tomshardware.com/3d-printing/formlabs-form-studio-1-review
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Apple is about to kick off four weeks straight of new product launches
Apple’s busiest product launch month is usually September. But despite a packed event last month, many more products remain ahead this fall. Next week’s iPhone Duo launch kicks off what’s shaping up to be four straight …
#Tech #Technology #TechNews #AI #Gadgets #Software #Cybersecurity #Apple #Google #Microsoft #Startup #9to5Mac [9to5Mac]
The Creator of ‘Crystal Lake’ Explains (Again) Why There’s No Hockey Mask in the Show
The reason should be rather obvious, and yet it keeps coming up.
#Tech #Technology #TechNews #AI #Gadgets #Software #Cybersecurity #Apple #Google #Microsoft #Startup #Gizmodo [Gizmodo]
Last chance to save up to $200 on your TechCrunch Founder Summit pass: Early booking ends October 16
Savings of up to $200 end October 16 for TechCrunch Founder Summit. These savings for Founder and Investor Passes vanish after Friday. Join 1,000 founders and investors on November 4 at Boston’s SoWa Power Station. Brin…
#Tech #Technology #TechNews #AI #Gadgets #Software #Cybersecurity #Apple #Google #Microsoft #Startup #TechCrunch [TechCrunch]
Sony made a $5,900 gold-plated Walkman MP3 player
This render with a transparent background is the closest we’ll ever come to touching one of these things. | Image: Sony Sony has announced a trio of new Walkman portable media players that start at an already absurd $1,…
https://www.theverge.com/tech/1012200/sony-made-a-5900-gold-plated-walkman-mp3-player
#Tech #Technology #TechNews #AI #Gadgets #Software #Cybersecurity #Apple #Google #Microsoft #Startup #TheVerge [The Verge]
SK hynix reportedly playing hardball with Trump admin over 3D NAND fab — company demands increased chipmaking equipment exports to China in exchange for US fab
SK hynix reportedly conditions building new Solidigm 3D NAND fab in the U.S. to equipment exports to the Solidigm fab in Dalian, China.
#Tech #Technology #TechNews #AI #Gadgets #Software #Cybersecurity #Apple #Google #Microsoft #Startup #TomsHardware [Tom's Hardware]
Meta and Apple Bring Muse Spark Open AI Model to Mac Studio
Meta today announced the release of Muse Spark Open, which it says is the "most capable U.S. open-weight model to date." Meta worked with Apple to bring Muse Spark Open to the Mac, and the model can run on a desktop s…
https://www.macrumors.com/2026/10/15/meta-muse-spark-open-mac-studio/
#Tech #Technology #TechNews #AI #Gadgets #Software #Cybersecurity #Apple #Google #Microsoft #Startup #MacRumors [MacRumors]
Apple ‘Welcome home’ event: Three new products are coming tomorrow
Apple officially confirmed that it will hold a product launch event tomorrow, October 13. With a “Welcome home” tagline, the launch is expected to focus on new smart home products. Here’s everything to expect at tomorro…
https://9to5mac.com/2026/10/12/apple-welcome-home-event-three-new-products/
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Googlebook’s hidden ‘Glowbar Disco’ turns your laptop’s lid into a light show — how to find it
Buried in the settings of Googlebook is a “Glowbar Disco” app that activates the LEDs on your laptop constantly, instead of leaving it blank. more…
https://9to5google.com/2026/10/09/googlebook-glowbar-disco-app/
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Today’s Android app deals and freebies: Live or Die, Endling, Cat Lady, more
Today’s best Google Play app and game deals are ready, including Live or Die 1: Survival Pro, Neighbours from Hell 1 Premium, Gun Tactics, Endling Extinction is Forever, Cat Lady, Braveland, and more. Just be sure to di…
https://9to5toys.com/2026/10/15/todays-highlight-google-play-deals-29/
#Tech #Technology #TechNews #AI #Gadgets #Software #Cybersecurity #Apple #Google #Microsoft #Startup #9to5Google [9to5Google]
Anthropic Update on Independent Evaluators
Article URL: https://www.anthropic.com/news/an-update-on-independent-evaluators Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=50107114 Points: 9 # Comments: 1
https://www.anthropic.com/news/an-update-on-independent-evaluators
#Tech #Technology #TechNews #AI #Gadgets #Software #Cybersecurity #Apple #Google #Microsoft #Startup #HackerNews [Hacker News]
Muse Spark Open
https://dev.meta.ai/resources/blog/build-with-muse-spark-ope... https://9to5mac.com/2026/10/15/meta-launches-new-muse-spark-... Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=50107379 Points: 16 # Comments: 9
https://research.meta.ai/blog/muse-spark-open
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Trump ballroom's biggest donors were overwelmingly tech and telecom companies
Not that anyone's terribly surprised.
#Tech #Technology #TechNews #AI #Gadgets #Software #Cybersecurity #Apple #Google #Microsoft #Startup #Engadget [Engadget]
Alienware’s latest 34-inch QD-OLED gaming monitor is $50 off
Alienware’s 34-inch QD-OLED gaming monitor. The Alienware AW3426DW is discounted to $742.22 at Amazon, just over $50 off its usual price of $799.99. It’s not quite the lowest price we’ve seen on this well-equipped gamin…
#Tech #Technology #TechNews #AI #Gadgets #Software #Cybersecurity #Apple #Google #Microsoft #Startup #TheVerge [The Verge]
Volvo will use Nvidia’s tech for hands-free, point-to-point driving
Volvo plans to launch hands-free, point-to-point driving by 2030, powered by Nvidia's latest AI technology. The Chinese-owned, Swedish-designed automaker said Thursday it would use Nvidia's autonomous driving stack to p…
#Tech #Technology #TechNews #AI #Gadgets #Software #Cybersecurity #Apple #Google #Microsoft #Startup #TheVerge [The Verge]
iPad Mini 8: Apple Has Tested Both 60Hz and 120Hz ProMotion Displays
On the latest episode of his Power On podcast, Bloomberg's Mark Gurman said he heard that Apple has tested both 60Hz and 120Hz ProMotion displays for the next iPad mini. However, he has not yet learned which option Appl…
https://www.macrumors.com/2026/10/15/ipad-mini-8-120hz-tested/
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Deals: Galaxy S26/Ultra up to $510 off, Lenovo IdeaPad 2K touchscreen laptop $250 off, Anker chargers, more
Alongside Amazon’s Android Alexa Tablets starting at $230, the ongoing Pixel 11 Pro models at nearly $400 off (Canyon and Olive), and Galaxy Z Fold 8 at over $570 off for the 256GB and over $600 off for the 512GB (more …
https://9to5google.com/2026/10/09/deals-galaxy-s26-ultra-lenovo-ideapad-2k-pc-anker/
#Tech #Technology #TechNews #AI #Gadgets #Software #Cybersecurity #Apple #Google #Microsoft #Startup #9to5Google [9to5Google]
Muse Spark Open, the Most Capable US Open‑Weight Model to Date
Article URL: https://research.meta.ai/blog/muse-spark-open Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=50106620 Points: 38 # Comments: 1
https://research.meta.ai/blog/muse-spark-open
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An Israeli firm is sending zero-click spyware through online ads
Article URL: https://www.theverge.com/tech/1011956/discover-tech-zero-click-ads-spyware Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=50106676 Points: 24 # Comments: 1
https://www.theverge.com/tech/1011956/discover-tech-zero-click-ads-spyware
#Tech #Technology #TechNews #AI #Gadgets #Software #Cybersecurity #Apple #Google #Microsoft #Startup #HackerNews [Hacker News]
Man, You’d Better Not to Break Your iPhone Duo Screen
At this point, the product is basically a walking (er, folding) advertisement for AppleCare.
https://gizmodo.com/iphone-duo-repair-costs-2000826414
#Tech #Technology #TechNews #AI #Gadgets #Software #Cybersecurity #Apple #Google #Microsoft #Startup #Gizmodo [Gizmodo]
Volvo makes a bigger bet on Nvidia
Volvo is leveling up its automated driving system through an expansion of its nearly decade-long partnership with Nvidia that will extend beyond its battery electric vehicles.
https://techcrunch.com/2026/10/15/volvo-makes-a-bigger-bet-on-nvidia/
#Tech #Technology #TechNews #AI #Gadgets #Software #Cybersecurity #Apple #Google #Microsoft #Startup #TechCrunch [TechCrunch]
Arlo Video Doorbell 2K deal offers a 180-degree view, night vision, and two-way talk for $49.99
Save $30 on the Arlo Video Doorbell 2K and get head-to-toe 2K video, motion alerts, and Alexa support.
https://www.androidauthority.com/arlo-video-doorbell-2k-deal-amazon-3723989/
#Tech #Technology #TechNews #AI #Gadgets #Software #Cybersecurity #Apple #Google #Microsoft #Startup #AndroidAuthority [Android Authority]
Sony’s WH-1000XM6 headphones are $130 off today only
If you missed out on Prime Day’s headphones deals, you’re in luck. Sony’s latest flagship headphones are selling for even less than they did during Amazon’s big fall sale. As part of B&H Photo’s Deals of the Day, you ca…
https://www.theverge.com/gadgets/1012173/sony-wh-1000xm6-headphones-deal-sale
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Google is making inline links more prominent in AI responses
Google is updating its AI search results to make inline links appear "higher up in responses more frequently," according to a blog post. The company's search results from AI Overviews and AI Mode give you answers in a c…
https://www.theverge.com/tech/1012206/google-ai-mode-overview-inline-links
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Pixel Watch 4 update adds Google’s AI watch face generator, more
One of the Pixel Watch 5’s quietly powerful features has landed on the Pixel Watch 4. The AI watch face generator that launched last year is currently rolling out to Pixel Watch 4 models. more…
https://9to5google.com/2026/10/09/pixel-watch-4-update-adds-ai-face-generator/
#Tech #Technology #TechNews #AI #Gadgets #Software #Cybersecurity #Apple #Google #Microsoft #Startup #9to5Google [9to5Google]
More on Anthropic's Scion ripping off Mononoke
Article URL: https://sunshowers.io/posts/anthropic-mononoke-2/ Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=50106738 Points: 7 # Comments: 1
https://sunshowers.io/posts/anthropic-mononoke-2/
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YouTuber built 30-frame-per-second grayscale Game Boy, then open sourced it for all e-paper displays
Not afraid of custom waveforms frying your e-paper? Download it from GitHub and give it a shot on your stock screen today
#Tech #Technology #TechNews #AI #Gadgets #Software #Cybersecurity #Apple #Google #Microsoft #Startup #TheRegister [The Register]
FTC Subpoenas OpenAI and Anthropic Over AI Safety Concerns
The agency is seeking records related to AI safety incidents as it investigates potential consumer protection violations.
https://gizmodo.com/ftc-subpoenas-openai-and-anthropic-over-ai-safety-concerns-2000826413
#Tech #Technology #TechNews #AI #Gadgets #Software #Cybersecurity #Apple #Google #Microsoft #Startup #Gizmodo [Gizmodo]
I received hard copies of the #Persian translation of "Ada & #Zangemann - A Tale of #Software, Skateboards, and Raspberry Ice Cream" 🥰
Big thank you to everyone who contributed at @Shirazlinux working for #softwarefreedom, @abbas_dp and for @bsh taking care of the logistics.👏
Meta launches new Muse Spark Open model, optimized to run on Mac Studio
Meta today unveiled Muse Spark Open, which it says is the “most capable US open-weight model to date.” For Apple users, Meta says Muse Spark Open is optimized to run on the Mac Studio powered by M5 Ultra. more…
#Tech #Technology #TechNews #AI #Gadgets #Software #Cybersecurity #Apple #Google #Microsoft #Startup #9to5Mac [9to5Mac]
Google AI Mode and AI Overview updates work to elevate links
Google is continuing its work to make links more prominent in AI Mode and AI Overviews. more…
https://9to5google.com/2026/10/15/google-ai-mode-overviews-links/
#Tech #Technology #TechNews #AI #Gadgets #Software #Cybersecurity #Apple #Google #Microsoft #Startup #9to5Google [9to5Google]
Amazon launches two Bee AI recorders to remember everything you say
Just over a year after acquiring the AI company, Bee, Amazon has officially unveiled two of its first AI wearables, so you never forget what was said. more…
https://9to5google.com/2026/10/15/amazon-launches-bee-ai-wearables/
#Tech #Technology #TechNews #AI #Gadgets #Software #Cybersecurity #Apple #Google #Microsoft #Startup #9to5Google [9to5Google]
‘Back to the Future’ Is Perfect, But Its Writer Might Change One Small Thing
io9 spoke to Bob Gale about his new 'Back to the Future' screenplay book, out October 20.
#Tech #Technology #TechNews #AI #Gadgets #Software #Cybersecurity #Apple #Google #Microsoft #Startup #Gizmodo [Gizmodo]
Meta built a huge open-weight AI model for Macs, but you'll need 1TB of RAM to run it
Muse Spark Open is "the most capable US open-weight model to date," the company says.
#Tech #Technology #TechNews #AI #Gadgets #Software #Cybersecurity #Apple #Google #Microsoft #Startup #Engadget [Engadget]
White House Press Secretary Katie Zacharia Was an Affiliate Marketer for a Fitness MLM
Trump's newly installed press secretary tells WIRED that in the early 2010s, she promoted a product for a company then called Beachbody, which she described as “sort of a pyramid scheme.”
#Tech #Technology #TechNews #AI #Gadgets #Software #Cybersecurity #Apple #Google #Microsoft #Startup #Wired [Wired]
Rewilding could help vulnerable islands keep pace with rising seas
Seabirds, native plants, and healthy reefs can help atolls build as seas rise.
https://arstechnica.com/science/2026/10/seabirds-forests-and-coral-could-help-save-sinking-islands/
#Tech #Technology #TechNews #AI #Gadgets #Software #Cybersecurity #Apple #Google #Microsoft #Startup #ArsTechnica [Ars Technica]
Report: FTC probes Anthropic, OpenAI after Trump dismissed AI fears as “hoax”
FTC may fine AI firms on par with companies that delay data breach reports.
#Tech #Technology #TechNews #AI #Gadgets #Software #Cybersecurity #Apple #Google #Microsoft #Startup #ArsTechnica [Ars Technica]