- Tesla turns to 50-year-old stunt technology as it tries to Roadster again
ars-technica· 16-oct
If you want to make a car spin in the air, compressed gas is a good way to do it.
- Bug turns one of the biggest fears about Ray-Ban Meta smart glasses into reality
ars-technica· 16-oct
The bug is fixed, but privacy concerns remain.
- US Rep proposes bill to give video game buyers "ownership," not "a license"
ars-technica· 16-oct
There are still significant hurdles ahead, both technical and legislative.
- Why BioWare's Neverwinter Nights still has thousands of active players
ars-technica· 17-oct
The single-player is just OK, but according to the players, that doesn't matter.
- RFK Jr. proposes FDA look the other way on unproven peptides, report says
ars-technica· 16-oct
FDA scientists said none of the popular drugs have been proven safe or effective.
- Science says your boss should talk less in meetings
ars-technica· 17-oct
Research suggests listening more while talking less. Killing aimless meetings can help, too.
- OpenAI models hacked a crypto wallet and breached more websites
ars-technica· 16-oct
The actions could have resulted in criminal charges had humans been behind the keyboard.
- Meta may use sweeping new commercial TOS to avoid millions in AI licensing fees
ars-technica· 16-oct
Meta “streamlined” its commercial TOS. Legal experts warn it’s an AI power grab.
- Polymarket saw $600 million in election trades after the elections were over
ars-technica· 16-oct
Millions kept changing hands long after the election outcomes were effectively settled.
- “thegentlemanpervert” producing AI CSAM is a NJ prosecutor, say cops
ars-technica· 16-oct
Discord user flagged AI CSAM, triggering arrest of New Jersey deputy AG.
- Six wild ideas for perpetuating your mind
mit-tech-review· 15-oct
Have you ever thought about what makes you you? Science assures us it has everything to do with the three-pound organ between our ears, with its billions of neurons and trillions of delicate connections. But it’s a lot trickier to explain why we have a sense of self-awareness or to pin down precisely where that…
- Pig kidneys that were “frozen” for a year have been brought back to life
mit-tech-review· 15-oct
Pig kidneys that were cooled to -150 °C and stored in a freezer for months have been successfully rewarmed and shown to work again for the first time, say scientists. They hope to replicate the findings with human organs. The kidneys—which are similar in size to human ones—were left in a glass-like state, in one…
- How much more can nuclear power plants give?
mit-tech-review· 15-oct
In this age of rising electricity demand, people are trying to squeeze every last bit of power out of every power plant possible. Over the past few weeks, there’s been big news about nuclear power plants trying to do just that. Constellation, the largest nuclear operator in the US, announced plans to add nearly a…
- The Download: reviving frozen pig kidneys and boosting nuclear power
mit-tech-review· 15-oct
This is today’s edition of The Download, our weekday newsletter that provides a daily dose of what’s going on in the world of technology. Pig kidneys that were “frozen” for a year have been brought back to life Pig kidneys that were cooled to -150 °C and stored in a freezer for months have been…
- This implant can restore sight for patients with macular degeneration
mit-tech-review· 16-oct
More than 5 million people around the world with age-related macular degeneration (AMD) experience atrophy in their retinas. And until now, no treatment could restore their vision. The PRIMA system, which was approved in Europe in July and is awaiting FDA clearance in the US, changes that. It combines a retinal implant with camera-equipped eyeglasses…
- Love is infrastructure
mit-tech-review· 16-oct
I. Meet cute Barnabas and Mainspring grew up near at hand, about an hour apart with good traffic, but for a long time they weren’t close. They traded glimpses and occasional hellos and then went about their business. Both of them carried on livelier conversations with farther-flung neighbors, who were richer and had more to…
- Can’t bear to say goodbye to your pet? Biotech’s got you covered.
mit-tech-review· 16-oct
I don’t remember much about Peppy, my first and only pet cat. I can conjure the sensation of stroking her while she purred, recall how she used to get stuck in trees (just like in cartoons!), and chuckle about the time she pooed in my baby sister’s cot. That’s about it. What I do vividly…
- Kids are outsmarting social media bans. That’s not a problem we need to solve.
mit-tech-review· 16-oct
Social media bans are stacking up. In July, France joined Australia in restricting minors from accessing social media—barring children under 15 from major platforms, before the ban was blocked by the country’s top court on human rights grounds. The UK aims to forbid kids under 16 from accessing Facebook, TikTok, and other platforms in early…
- The Download: failed social media bans, and extending pets’ lives
mit-tech-review· 16-oct
This is today’s edition of The Download, our weekday newsletter that provides a daily dose of what’s going on in the world of technology. Kids are outsmarting social media bans. That’s not a problem we need to solve. —Michal Luria, Aliya Bhatia, and Danah Boyd Social media bans are stacking up. In July, France joined…
- An Nvidia insider-turned-VC on why robotics hasn’t hit its ChatGPT moment, yet
techcrunch· 16-oct
Amulya Vishwanath, who spent seven years leading product marketing for NVIDIA’s robotics platforms, says robotics is currently in its “Lego era,” with the basic building blocks like actuators, robotic hands, software, and safety standards still being rebuilt. This view runs counter to those who believe that robotics, powered by a general foundation model, is about to have […]
- Elorian’s first AI model wants to reason with images, not just about them
techcrunch· 16-oct
According to Elorian's evaluations, Glimpse outperforms even GPT-6 Astra on scientific chart reasoning and short-form video captioning, with competitive results on other visual reasoning tasks.
- In ‘You Can See Everything,’ Elizabeth Holmes meets her equal in comedian Nathan Fielder
techcrunch· 16-oct
Nathan Fielder's documentary about disgraced Theranos CEO Elizabeth Holmes has created a constellation of colliding personas that interrogate the very nature of authenticity.
- India becomes the latest country to report rogue AI agent activity
techcrunch· 16-oct
The agents got in through credentials and connection settings left exposed in app configurations, public code repositories, and overly permissive cloud roles.
- Mark Wahlberg wants to take on the longevity-startup crowd with an affordable gym concept
techcrunch· 17-oct
Mark Wahlberg, who once sank money into a gym chain that got kicked off the NYSE, is now building his own, and he promises you’ll get a cold plunge, a blood panel and a protein muffin without needing a trust fund.
- Porsche’s electric Macan Turbo is an automotive existential crisis
techcrunch· 16-oct
The 2026 Porsche Macan Turbo EV is a two-row crossover with 630 horsepower and a 100-kilowatt-hour battery.
- Replit is no longer working with Anthropic, CEO says
techcrunch· 16-oct
Masad said the decision was made for a number of different reasons, including cost. Replit announced a partnership with OpenAI in August, but there was never any indication that it was no longer with Anthropic.
- Tressfecta wants to make hair braiding a less arduous task for hairstylists
techcrunch· 16-oct
Tressfecta builds products for textured hair. Its first project is a tool called Plait Pilot that helps braiders with the initial process of separating hair from packs before braiding begins.
- Waymo’s robotaxis are headed to Canada
techcrunch· 16-oct
The company will start off by testing its self-driving vehicles on Toronto's streets.
- Ember’s new temperature-controlled mug makes my nightly tea ritual even better
techcrunch· 17-oct
The biggest change about Ember's new mug is that you no longer have to open the app to adjust your drink’s temperature.
- Websites are closing their doors to AI agents
the-verge· 17-oct
Autonomous agents are the hottest thing in AI. OpenAI, Meta, Google, Instinct, and others promise their agents can scour the internet on your behalf, doing anything from booking a dinner reservation and cleaning out your inbox to buying new shoes. But what happens when the rest of the internet won't play nice? In recent weeks, users of services like Meta's Muse, xAI's Grok, OpenAI's Dots, and Instinct have reported blocks preventing their AI agents from performing tasks across top websites. Yelp told TechCrunch that it only allows AI agents that pay for its data licensing program, while Delta Air Lines is preventing them from booking ticket … Read the full story at The Verge.
- Jad Abumrad loves a butterfly knife and a good springy pillow
the-verge· 17-oct
It's hard to overstate Jad Abumrad's impact on the podcasting world. He created and hosted Dolly Parton's America and Fela Kuti: Fear No Man, two Peabody Award-winning shows that offered unprecedented looks at the lives of two of the most important music icons of the last century. Before that, though, he created Radiolab, an experimental NPR show that leaned heavily on creative sound design and eventually helped redefine what a podcast could be. In the early days of podcasting, shows were often just a couple of people talking at each other at a table (some still are), or lazily repackaged radio broadcasts. Radiolab instead told deeply repor … Read the full story at The Verge.
- Pikmin 4 is $20 off ahead of its $10 Nintendo Switch 2 update
the-verge· 17-oct
Pikmin preparing to do battle with a Bulborb | Image: Nintendo If you’re wondering what video game to play this weekend, my colleague Sheena Vasani spotted a discounted Nintendo Switch title with instant digital delivery. Walmart has the digital version of Pikmin 4 for Switch discounted to $39.88, just over $20 lower than its usual price. This version of the game follows the same puzzle formula as previous titles in the series, but adds in a dog companion for an extra layer of complexity and action, and dives deeper into the dark undertones previous games hinted at. Pikmin 4 Where to Buy: $59.99 $39.88 at Walmart Nintendo recently announced a Switch 2 version of Pikmin 4 will launch on November 12th, 2026. That version features polished visuals, adds in voice commands for your dog compani…
- SpaceX’s ambitious, expensive gamble to replace AT&T, T-Mobile, and Verizon
the-verge· 17-oct
Today, I’m talking with Walter Piecyk, a partner and analyst at LightShed Partners who covers tech, media, and telecom, about SpaceX’s recently announced plan to become a major wireless carrier. Last week, SpaceX agreed to buy a big chunk of low-band spectrum to expand the Starlink network, spectrum that’s been traded around the telecom business for decades now. SpaceX’s ambitious plan is to use that spectrum to help build “the world’s most advanced mobile network.” Verge subscribers, don’t forget you get exclusive access to ad-free Decoder wherever you get your podcasts. Head here. Not a subscriber? You can sign up here. Combined with news that the FCC approved the deployment of 15,000 next-gen Starlink satellites and the company’s previous agreement to purchase close to $20 billion wort…
- All the news about the iPhone Duo
the-verge· 16-oct
Apple has finally announced its long-rumored foldable: the iPhone Duo. The new phone has a 5.4-inch outer display and a 7.6-inch inner display, a “nano‑texture” finish on the inner screen, and barely any visible crease. Instead of Face ID, it uses Touch ID on the power button. It has two cameras, a main lens and a wide-angle lens. Apple completely revamped iOS 27’s controls and apps for the foldable, including putting the dock on the side of the phone. And it has a flashy opening animation when you unfold the phone. The iPhone Duo a big new bet from Apple, though one that’s a little late to the game compared to competitors like Samsung and Google. The phone isn’t cheap: it starts at $1,999 for the base 256GB model, and the prices only go up from there. Still, Apple said that preorder dema…
- Apple’s HomeView is just the latest threat to online recipe writers
the-verge· 17-oct
The HomeView can simplify online recipe formatting into easy-to-follow steps. | Image: Apple When Apple revealed the HomeView to the world, it did so with an unusual ad for the company: Instead of pristine, polished tech in immaculate rooms, it's a three-minute look at the messy, frantic morning routine of a family of five. Apple's new smart display sits in the center of the chaos on the kitchen table, helping the family check their calendars, send messages, and pull up a French toast recipe in seconds, with simple, step-by-step instructions. The HomeView is just the latest in a long line of websites, browser extensions, and smart home gadgets with the same promise: that it can take an online recipe and strip it down to the essenti … Read the full story at The Verge.
- Apple’s updated App Store rules go after ‘nudify’ AI apps
the-verge· 16-oct
Apple's App Store rules now more explicitly ban so-called "nudify" apps that generate intimate images of people without their consent using AI tools. The rule changes follow significant criticism toward Apple after X users used Grok earlier this year to make nonconsensual, sexualized deepfakes, including minors. Apple didn't pull X or Grok from the App Store, though it told senators that it threatened to yank Grok. At Apple's WWDC event in June, protestors also called on Apple to "remove Grok, X, and all nudify technology from the App Store," and in July, a San Francisco city attorney ordered Apple to remove 13 "nudify" apps, which it said … Read the full story at The Verge.
- Bose’s new wired earbuds are simple in the best way
the-verge· 17-oct
Bose has me thinking I’m in my 20s again with its wired earbuds. After Apple courageously removed the headphone jack from the iPhone in 2016, most people switched to Bluetooth earbuds and never looked back. But their wired counterparts have stuck around, and their sales even went up this year after five years of decline. Part of the resurgence can be tied to the fact that they're cool now with younger generations - following the revival of tape decks and vinyl. Celebrities have been spotted wearing them, and there's even an Instagram account that follows the trend. Wired earbuds have real benefits. They don't need a battery, so they'll last longer than wireless ones that eventually die, and it's a lot ha … Read the full story at The Verge.
- It’s a dream week for tech docs
the-verge· 17-oct
Hi, friends! Welcome to Installer No. 148, your guide to the best and Verge-iest stuff in the world. (If you're new here, welcome, hope you're enjoying all your pumpkin-flavored everything, and also you can read all the old editions at the Installer homepage.) This week, I've been reading about Marc Andreessen and the future of math and Mike Tomlin and Citizens United, reminiscing about the heyday of MySpace, sending this article to everyone as an apology for my bad texting, listening to the Pet Shop Boys' new Alan Turing album and Dwarkesh Patel's thoughts on AI, barely keeping myself from preordering an iPhone Duo, asking a lot of questio … Read the full story at The Verge.
- Meta removes language that may have allowed it to scrape news sites
the-verge· 17-oct
After backlash, Meta is updating its terms again to remove language that suggested it could scrape content from sites, including news sites, to train its AI. Specifically, the following language no longer appears on the commercial terms page: … Meta may use any content from such domains, web pages, or URLs to provide, develop, improve, research, train, and maintain the integrity of, the Meta Company Products, services, and features provided under these Commercial Terms and any other applicable supplemental terms. Many, including Neiman Lab and James Grimmelmann, a professor of digital and information law at Cornell, interpreted it as an … Read the full story at The Verge.