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Endurance Energy hits a brief milestone in its quest for undersea geothermal power

Seattle startup Endurance Energy put a small power plant on the ocean floor off Oregon and briefly generated more electricity than the system used. The run lasted just 8.7 seconds, but it gives the company a starting point for testing wh...

October 21, 2026 5:06 PM Read →

BBC Technology

Just Eat apologises for AI food mistakes after social media ridicule

A spokesperson said it was removing inaccurate AI images and pausing the rollout of the tool.

October 21, 2026 5:04 PM Read →

WIRED

The Best Art TV Deals: Samsung Frame, Hisense Canvas, and More (2026)

Samsung's Frame and Frame Pro are both on sale, as well as some of our other favorite art TVs.

October 21, 2026 5:00 PM Read →

Engadget

Sony's PlayStation Pulse headset arrives on November 19 for $100

Pre-orders open on October 29.

October 21, 2026 4:09 PM Read →

Tom's Hardware

4TB Samsung 990 Pro M.2 SSD falls 27%, hits 20 cents per gigabyte

The 4TB Samsung 990 Pro has its astronomical AI-driven high price slashed by 27%.

October 21, 2026 4:07 PM Read →

BBC Technology

Websites taken down worldwide as critical cyber-security update issued

The vulnerabilities with PHP, a programming language widely used across the internet, have been described as the most significant ever found by AI.

October 21, 2026 4:07 PM Read →

WIRED

This Startup Is All In on Recursive Self-Improvement. Its Latest Model Is Scary Good

Recursive makes the case that the benefits of using AI to build AI outweigh the risks.

October 21, 2026 4:00 PM Read →

Engadget

Supernatural's VR exercise app has relaunched on Meta VR headsets

It's in early access and subscriptions cost $20 per month or $200 each year.

October 21, 2026 4:00 PM Read →

GeekWire

Portal Space Systems reaches orbit for the second time this year with Starburst-1 launch

Within hours of deployment, the Bothell, Wash.-based company reported that the desk-sized craft had established ground communications, stabilized itself, and successfully deployed its solar array to become power positive. Read More

October 21, 2026 4:00 PM Read →

Tom's Hardware

ASML and other critical semiconductor equipment suppliers expedite shipments to Musk's Terafab

Elon Musk says ASML and other semiconductor equipment suppliers are expediting deliveries for Terafab, as Tesla and SpaceX target volume chip production in Texas by late 2028 alongside a massive expansion in AI compute capacity.

October 21, 2026 3:30 PM Read →

GeekWire

UW protein institute led by Nobel winner unveils its first AI model co-developed with Nvidia

UW’s Institute for Protein Design and Nvidia have released their first jointly developed AI model for creating proteins with specific jobs. The release follows a computing grant from Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang's foundation that IPD director...

October 21, 2026 3:26 PM Read →

WIRED

Jensen Huang’s Vision for Europe Runs on Plug-In Data Centers

At Nvidia’s GTC in Berlin, Huang unveiled the company’s new plug-in data center—the DSX Pod—as the key to unlocking Europe’s AI infrastructure lag. Oh, and autonomous humanoid robotics.

October 21, 2026 3:02 PM Read →

WIRED

7 Best Phones You Can’t Buy in the US (2026)

Avoid phone FOMO with our favorite smartphones that aren’t officially sold stateside but are available in markets like the UK and Europe.

October 21, 2026 3:00 PM Read →

Engadget

Now you can chat with Gemini while using Google Maps through CarPlay

Just tap the new Gemini icon to get started.

October 21, 2026 3:00 PM Read →

Engadget

Oppo Find X10 Pro Max hands-on: Triple 200-megapixel cameras but few surprises

Trying to fill a OnePlus-shaped hole, Oppo plays it a little safe.

October 21, 2026 3:00 PM Read →

Tom's Hardware

AMD brings official Ryzen overclocking to Linux with AOD driver support

New driver enablement work from AMD brings full platform-level tuning control to Ryzen systems running Linux, finally.

October 21, 2026 2:52 PM Read →

WIRED

‘This Is Not a Drill’: Critical PHP Vulnerabilities Are Setting the Internet on Fire

The PHP Foundation has revealed two serious vulnerabilities that could impact millions of websites. Security experts warn that failure to quickly patch the flaws could have dire consequences.

October 21, 2026 2:26 PM Read →

Engadget

A permanent Pokémon store will open in London, with more locations outside Asia to follow

The new retail location is set to open by 2029.

October 21, 2026 2:20 PM Read →

WIRED

AI Guardrails Aren’t Stopping Criminal Hackers

Hackers around the world are all-in on using agentic AI to wage attacks—and manipulating tools like Anthropic’s Claude to help them carry out their crimes.

October 21, 2026 2:00 PM Read →

Engadget

Stranger Than Heaven builds its identity as Like A Dragon's more relentless spin-off

We played several hours of Sega's next big crime-thriller, and so far the Like a Dragon series is getting its most bold entry to date.

October 21, 2026 2:00 PM Read →

WIRED

Our Favorite Darn Tough Merino Wool Socks Are on Sale at REI

Get ready for winter: Darn Tough socks are on sale at REI and come with a lifetime warranty.

October 21, 2026 1:52 PM Read →

Tom's Hardware

Trump announces mandate forcing AI data centers to pay energy dividends to the local community

Trump's latest post on Truth Social announces his plans to make data centers more popular among local communities.

October 21, 2026 1:46 PM Read →

GeekWire

New fuel, same planes: Inside the bid to clean up air travel with cooking oil and captured carbon

A Washington startup and a Montana refinery are turning captured carbon, cooking oil and animal fats into cleaner jet fuel that today’s airplanes can burn. Sustainable aviation fuel, or SAF, could shrink flying’s climate footprint, but t...

October 21, 2026 1:24 PM Read →

WIRED

Roku Pro Series OLED TV Review (2026)

It doesn’t reinvent the wheel, but with a friendly user interface, great remote, and below-average price, it doesn’t have to.

October 21, 2026 1:21 PM Read →

Engadget

How to spot a white label gadget, and why that's important

Sometimes the same product is sold under multiple brands, which means you might not be getting the best gear.

October 21, 2026 1:00 PM Read →

Tom's Hardware

Qualcomm to cut jobs globally in "performance-based" layoffs, as company pivots to AI data center and edge computing markets

Qualcomm will begin performance-based layoffs worldwide in November as the chipmaker reallocates resources toward AI infrastructure, data centers, automotive, PCs, and edge computing, amid weaker consumer electronics demand.

October 21, 2026 1:00 PM Read →

WIRED

A Design Flaw in Share Links Exposes Users’ Personal Conversations With Meta’s Muse

The company is suspending the feature after security researchers discovered how easy it was to access sensitive information shared with the AI assistant.

October 21, 2026 12:35 PM Read →

Tom's Hardware

FADU puts the filesystem inside the SSD's flash to bypass host CPUs

FADU’s FS-SSD carries NFSv3 file operations inside NVMe commands, letting GPUs, DPUs, and NICs read files without a host file system.

October 21, 2026 12:30 PM Read →

Engadget

Here's how SpaceX plans to catch Starship's upper stage for the first time

SpaceX has released a demo showing how it intends to catch Starship's upper stage, which could happen as soon as next month.

October 21, 2026 12:19 PM Read →

WIRED

Apple iPhone Duo Review: Is It Worth It?

Apple made an astonishingly good first foldable. Now iOS and third-party apps need time to catch up.

October 21, 2026 12:00 PM Read →

Engadget

Apple iPhone Duo review: A first-class foldable

Even though it's heavy and expensive, Apple's first foldable handset is a treat for iPhone users unwilling to switch to Android.

October 21, 2026 12:00 PM Read →

Tom's Hardware

AMD and Intel will work together to create a single PyTorch code path for AI inference on CPUs

AMD and Intel are working together to bring CPU inference optimizations for PyTorch under the unified oneDNN library.

October 21, 2026 12:00 PM Read →

Tom's Hardware

Iran threatens to attack undersea cables in the Strait of Hormuz, calls them 'legitimate new targets' in future conflict

Iran could attack seven undersea cables that run through the Strait of Hormuz, describing them as "legitimate new targets" in a potential "third phase" of further conflict with the United States.

October 21, 2026 11:52 AM Read →

Tom's Hardware

Samsung and SK Hynix are upgrading Chinese factories to produce advanced RAM chips as AI data center competition ramps up

Samsung and SK Hynix are reportedly upgrading their factories to produce more advanced RAM chips designed for AI data centers in an attempt to fend off competition from Chinese companies.

October 21, 2026 11:49 AM Read →

Tom's Hardware

Why you don't need an audiophile headset for gaming — comfort, convenience, and a good mic win over pure audio fidelity

Headsets are mainly about audio, but that doesn't mean that the "objectively" best-sounding headset by audiophile standards translates to the best-sounding headset by gaming standards.

October 21, 2026 11:30 AM Read →

WIRED

Best Gifts for Mom (2026): Digital Wall Calendars, Better Bags, Personalized Jewelry, and More

From a calendar that keeps my family organized to a frame that rescues photos from my camera roll, these favorites make thoughtful gifts.

October 21, 2026 11:08 AM Read →

Engadget

Two dangerous internet security issues are putting site admins on edge

The web is a bit of a hot mess today following the discovery of two severe vulnerabilities.

October 21, 2026 11:02 AM Read →

WIRED

Gaming Can’t Afford More Games the Size of ‘Grand Theft Auto VI’

Between crushing layoffs, ballooning budgets, and bland end products, video game makers need to stop chasing AAA glory.

October 21, 2026 11:00 AM Read →

Tom's Hardware

Micron's Taiwan union will launch a one-day strike this week, threatening memory production

Micron's Taiwan union is set to conduct a one-day strike at the company's Taoyuan DRAM facility as workers demand bonuses for this year and transparent terms of bonuses for upcoming years.

October 21, 2026 11:00 AM Read →

Engadget

OpenAI's agents disabled their own safety monitoring systems

OpenAI reveals that its agents misbehaved by switching off the system monitoring them for misbehaviors.

October 21, 2026 10:53 AM Read →

Tom's Hardware

Score a 1440p-ready gaming PC with an RTX 5060 Ti 16GB for under $1,500 right now, saving you $200

You can pick up this ABS Cyclone Aqua gaming PC with an RTX 5060 Ti 16GB, Intel Core i7-14700F, 16GB DDR5, and a 1TB SS with a $200 discount, now $1,499.99.

October 21, 2026 10:50 AM Read →

WIRED

OpenAI Invests in Startup That Uses Brain Implants to Detect Cancer

It’s the latest in a growing wave of bets that AI companies are making on brain data.

October 21, 2026 10:30 AM Read →

Tom's Hardware

HPE says it will run the first supercomputer benchmarks on the Moon

HPE’s Spaceborne Computer-4 will ride Astrolab’s FLIP rover to the Moon’s south pole to run HPL, HPCG, and AI tests.

October 21, 2026 10:30 AM Read →

WIRED

The Best Hearing Aids I’ve Tested (2026): Jabra, Resound, Apple, and More

These WIRED-tested devices will help you hear sounds more clearly. Never miss out on a dinner conversation again.

October 21, 2026 10:00 AM Read →

WIRED

She Was the DEA’s Premier Crypto Detective. The Clues Led Straight to Her Own Family

To escape the chaos of her Russian childhood, Lili Infante became an American law enforcement prodigy. She pioneered the DEA’s investigations of the dark web—never suspecting who she’d find hiding there.

October 21, 2026 10:00 AM Read →

Tom's Hardware

Four workers killed after fall at TSMC’s 2nm fab construction site

Four contract workers died after a fall at TSMC’s Fab 22 construction site in Kaohsiung, Taiwan.

October 21, 2026 10:00 AM Read →

Tom's Hardware

Jensen Huang Nvidia GTC keynote disrupted by Greenpeace protest over chips in Russian drones

Jensen Huang's Nvidia GTC keynote speech in Berlin was disrupted by a Greenpeace protest on Wednesday.

October 21, 2026 9:57 AM Read →

Engadget

Subaru is dropping gas cars for EVs in Europe by the end of 2027

Subaru will halt the sale of gas-powered vehicles in favor of an all-electric lineup in Europe no later than 2027.

October 21, 2026 9:14 AM Read →

BBC Technology

Elon Musk confirms he is considering merging Tesla and SpaceX

Musk says special committees within both companies have been formed to look at a possible mega-merger.

October 21, 2026 8:42 AM Read →

Engadget

SpaceX and Tesla are exploring a possible merger

SpaceX and Tesla have formed special committees to discuss a merger, but Elon Musk says it's not a certainty.

October 21, 2026 8:40 AM Read →

WIRED

Europe Wants Data Centers. Its Climate Goals Are Getting in the Way

A plan to funnel the heat given off by data centers into nearby homes has run aground in Germany. Across Europe, policymakers are weighing AI ambitions against climate objectives.

October 21, 2026 8:30 AM Read →

BBC Technology

Why is Elon Musk plotting a mega-merger of SpaceX and Tesla?

Musk says there's "a lot to be gained" by combining the firms in what would be the biggest merger in history.

October 21, 2026 6:36 AM Read →

Ars Technica

PHP warns it plans to release 2 emergency patches imminently

Unconfirmed report claims PHP2Shell exploit remotely executes code on PHP sites.

October 21, 2026 2:12 AM Read →

GeekWire

‘Difficult relationship’: UW task force proposes splitting Allen School from College of Engineering

A University of Washington task force recommends splitting the Allen School of Computer Science & Engineering from the College of Engineering. UW leaders will decide in spring 2027. Read More

October 21, 2026 12:00 AM Read →

Engadget

How much power can a 1kW wind turbine produce for your home?

A 1 kW wind turbine can help with your electric bill, but the wind determines how much.

October 21, 2026 12:00 AM Read →

Engadget

What can you use your Apple Watch Ultra 4 action button for?

Here's what your Apple Watch Ultra 4 action button can really do, from launching workouts and retracing routes to controlling smart home devices with one tap.

October 20, 2026 11:30 PM Read →

BBC Technology

The tech helping crack decades-old cold cases

Investigative genetic genealogy can help hunt down criminals but raises worries over privacy.

October 20, 2026 11:13 PM Read →

Engadget

Oura Ring can track new stats related to cardio fitness

Oura has updated its smart rings with new cardio fitness-related metrics, including VO2 Max estimates.

October 20, 2026 11:00 PM Read →

Engadget

Five things you should know before buying the iPhone Duo

From software limitations to the pre-sale deals, here's what you need to know ahead of the iPhone Duo launch.

October 20, 2026 11:00 PM Read →