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Mashable21d ago

Dells budget XPS laptop is only $600 for October Prime Day — save $200 on the best Windows MacBook Neo

SAVE $200: The Dell XPS 13 is on sale for up to 25% off during Best Buy's Techtober Sale. Two 512GB variants of the premium-built budget laptop are cheaper than ever (starting at just $599.99). Opens in a new window Credit: Dell Dell XPS 13 (Intel Core 5 320, 8GB RAM, 512GB SSD) $599.99 at Best Buy $799.99 Save $200 Get Deal Opens in a new window Credit: Dell Dell XPS 13 (Intel Core 5 320, 16GB RA…

Fast Company21d ago

Starbucks hit with a class-action lawsuit over its ‘sugar free’ protein drinks

Starbucks is facing a consumer lawsuit over claims that the protein drinks labeled “sugar-free” on its cafe menus may actually contain more sugar than a Reese’s peanut butter cup. The federal lawsuit filed late Friday in Seattle alleges that eight protein beverages Starbucks sells in the U.S. contain varying amounts of sugar even though the company lists them as sugarless. On Monday, the menu on S…

Mashable21d ago

This stunning TCL 75-inch R7D 4K TV is $599.99 on Amazon — score the best-ever price on Prime Day

SAVE $110: As of Oct. 6, the TCL 75-inch R7D 4K TV is available for $599.99 on Amazon. That's $110 in savings off the regular list price of $709.99 — a new record low. Opens in a new window Credit: TCL TCL 75-inch R7D 4K TV $599.99 at Amazon $709.99 Save $110 Get Deal After weeks of anticipation, October Prime Day is here at last — a major Amazon sale event that kicks off the holiday s…

TechRadar21d ago

Meta and Microsoft want to stop their employees using Claude

Meta halved its number of Claude seats while pushing MetaCode adoption Microsoft also reportedly asked workers to use Copilot over Claude Anthropic could face reputational damage from DoD designation There seems to be an ongoing shift away from Claude happening in Big Tech, but the reasons behind why two major companies are looking to reduce Claude expenditure aren't so clear. Cost could be one of…

Mashable21d ago

The 512GB SanDisk microSD Express card for Switch 2 hits lowest-ever price — save $70 on Prime Day

SAVE $70: As of Oct. 6, the SanDisk 512GB microSD Express Card for Nintendo Switch 2 is on sale for $129.99 at Amazon. That’s a 35% discount for Prime Big Deal Days and matches its lowest price to date . Opens in a new window Credit: SanDisk SanDisk 512GB microSD Express Card $129.99 at Amazon $199.99 Save $70 Shop Now Prime Big Deal Days has officially kicked off, bringing huge price drops…

The Next Web21d ago

9 best requirements management tools for functional safety (IEC 61508)

The best requirements management tools for functional safety all protect one thing: the chain of evidence behind a safety case. It runs from a hazard, through the safety requirement that mitigates it, into the design that implements it, and out to the test that proves the design works. Break one link and an assessor stops […] This story continues at The Next Web

The Next Web21d ago

Uber to buy ezCater for $2.3bn to bring workplace catering to Uber Eats

Uber has agreed to buy ezCater, a US platform for workplace catering, for $2.3bn in cash. Uber and ezCater announced the deal in a joint statement on Tuesday. The purchase brings ezCater’s catering orders to Uber Eats and to Uber for Business, Uber’s service for company accounts. Boston-based ezCater lets businesses order food for meetings, […] This story continues at The Next Web

TechmemeTrade21d ago

Uber agrees to acquire Boston-based catering platform ezCater in an all-cash deal valued at $2.3B to expand Uber Eats into corporate food delivery (Natalie Lung/Bloomberg)

Natalie Lung / Bloomberg : Uber agrees to acquire Boston-based catering platform ezCater in an all-cash deal valued at $2.3B to expand Uber Eats into corporate food delivery — Uber Technologies Inc. is buying catering firm ezCater Inc. for $2.3 billion in a cash deal that will help the Uber Eats delivery platform reach a more corporate clientele.

The Next Web21d ago

Tango communities go live for breast cancer research

Mountain View, California, October 5, 2026, TechnologyWire This Breast Cancer Awareness Month, live-streaming platform Tango is bringing together some of its leading creator communities to raise funds for breast cancer research and, just as importantly, encourage more open conversation around a disease that affects millions of women and families worldwide. From October 13-18, several of […]…

ZDNet21d ago

Mistral’s new Le Chonk model brings AI cybersecurity to your business – and you control it

Open models are vying to become the everyman defense solution for a growing swarm of agent breaches.

TechRadar21d ago

How to watch NCIS season 24 online — stream the long-running crime series from anywhere for free

Watch NCIS season 24 online NCIS season 24 premiere: Tuesday, October 6 at 8:00 pm ET/PT US broadcast: CBS via Fubo US stream: Paramount Plus Use NordVPN to watch from anywhere It's all change for fans of NCIS in season 24, with familiar faces returning and long-standing stars leaving. The exit of Director Leon Vance (played by Rocky Carroll) has left a major hole in the leadership ladder at the a…

TechRadar21d ago

PocketBook's new 6-inch Kindle rivals have interchangeable back panels

PocketBook has announced the Verta and Verta Color These six-inch ereaders have changeable back plates They're shipping in November at competitive prices Just a few days ago Amazon launched a new wave of Kindles , and now PocketBook is launching some new competing ereaders of its own — and these have some colorful customization options that Amazon’s don’t. The ereaders in question are the PocketBo…

TechRadar21d ago

Nintendo Switch Sports Resort is a sun-drenched return to form

When you think of the biggest Nintendo games, images of Link’s green tunic, Mario’s blue dungarees and Princess Peach’s pink dress invariably come to mind. Yet where mascots Samus, Starfox and Kirby won the battle for players’ hearts, it was 2006’s Wii Sports that truly conquered the world’s wallet. Bundled with Wii consoles outside of Japan, Wii Sports shifted a mind-boggling 82.9 million units,…

Wired21d ago

A First Ride With Lightfoot, a Solar-Powered Scooter

Otherlab’s Lightfoot looks like a box on wheels, but this head-turning urban scooter is designed to go farther thanks to the power of the sun.

Engadget21d ago

Spotify expands its Music Quiz trivia feature

Test your knowledge on more than 2,000 artists. Test your knowledge on more than 2,000 artists.

Engadget21d ago

Nintendo Switch Sports Resort hands-on: Bigger and better than ever

In addition to new events, now you can explore Wuhu Island like never before. In addition to new events, now you can explore Wuhu Island like never before.

The Verge21d ago

The wireless headphones that roll up into a Bluetooth speaker are now available

Following their debut at CES 2026 and a successful Kickstarter crowdfunding campaign last February, Tomorrow Doesn't Matter's (TDM) Neo headphones are now available in the US. While Sony recently opted to reintroduce a headphone design from six years ago , TDM's Neo delivers some genuinely unique headphone functionality through a flexible headband and extra drivers, allowing them to be rolled up a…

TechCrunch21d ago

Flai’s AI dealership software is booking 50,000 appointments per month

Flai's revenue has grown 20x in a year, and the company just closed a $27 million Series A funding round.

TechRadar21d ago

Which black-and-white Kindle should I buy? A speedy guide to the best options

Looking to buy a new black-and-white Kindle? You have plenty of options to choose from. In fact, perhaps too many, given that they all look roughly the same and it can be tricky to figure out the differences between them all. To help you out, I've put together this handy guide to your options. There are a handful of key differentiators to know about before we start. The standard black-and-white Ki…

The Next Web21d ago

SAP agrees to acquire Belgian AI workforce startup TechWolf

SAP has agreed to buy TechWolf, a Belgian company whose AI maps the skills and daily work of a firm’s employees. The two companies announced the deal today but did not disclose its terms. The acquisition is expected to close in the fourth quarter of 2026, subject to regulatory approval. Until then, the two companies […] This story continues at The Next Web

TechRadar21d ago

Grab this shuckable 24TB Seagate Expansion Desktop hard drive with free data recovery — save $150 on this huge HDD for October Prime Day

After RAM and SSD, hard drives have been the next victim of the ruthless AI-pocalypse beast. Amazon cut $150 off the price of this large external 24TB Seagate drive, now down to $679.99 . It's got the same price tag over at Best Buy , too. That is around $0.03 per GB, the cheapest in the market right now for this capacity during Amazon October Prime Day. Expansion 24TB External Hard Drive: $679.99…

Fast Company21d ago

Warren Buffett says successful people get these 3 life decisions right

Warren Buffett is incredibly wise—much wiser than I am. But beyond his impressive expertise in investments over the decades, the down-to-earth wisdom he shares publicly is not really that earth-shattering . The reason is that Warren Buffett is saying it. He’s explaining, in the plainest terms , things our eighth-grade teacher might have told us, but because it’s coming from Buffett, it makes all t…

Engadget21d ago

How to fix distorted audio on your PS5

Your PS5 can have audio issues depending on how complex of a setup you use, but they're fixable with some troubleshooting. Your PS5 can have audio issues depending on how complex of a setup you use, but they're fixable with some troubleshooting.

TechCrunch21d ago

Facebook tests going Reels-first in India

Meta is testing a new Facebook UX in India that sends some users directly into full-screen video when they open the app, putting Reels front and center.

Wired21d ago

The MacBook Air Drops to Its Lowest Price Since June for Prime Day (2026)

At $1,099, the MacBook Air is $200 off its retail price for Prime Day, its lowest price in months.

The Verge21d ago

The easiest Apple Watch to recommend is $50 off

The discounted Apple Watch SE 3. | Photo by Amelia Holowaty Krales / The Verge The Apple Watch SE 3 is the smartwatch that we recommend for most people because it’s affordable, yet packed with most of the features found in pricier versions. We spotted Amazon October Prime Day discounts across the lineup, including both the 40mm and 44mm sizes, and GPS only or cellular options. The Wi-Fi and GPS mo…

Fast Company21d ago

SpaceX stock is on the rise again: What’s behind the rocket and AI company’s October rally?

Shares of SpaceX (Nasdaq: SPCX) are having a good October so far, reaching highs not seen since June, when Elon Musk’s space and AI company made its debut on the Nasdaq. The stock rose over 18% in the last week, closing Monday at $171.09—higher than its IPO day close of $160.95 for the first time in three months. Overall, SpaceX hasn’t had the most successful time on the market , so why the sudden…

Ars Technica21d ago

OpenAI agents tried to hack Wikipedia tools and flooded it with traffic

The publisher of Wikipedia said Monday that OpenAI agents attempted to hack a note-taking tool it hosts, made unauthorized edits, and sent millions of resource-intensive requests to its infrastructure, in the latest instance of OpenAI systems taking harmful and potentially dangerous actions. The objective of some of the OpenAI agents’ actions, the Wikimedia Foundation said , was to use Wikipedia a…

Mashable21d ago

Dont miss Prime Day’s biggest surprise: A rare Yeti Tundra cooler deal

SAVE 25%: For Prime Big Deal Days 2026, the Yeti Limited Edition Tundra 45 Cooler is on sale for $243.75 at Amazon, down from its $325 list price. That’s 25% off and a rare discount on one of Yeti's most popular products. Opens in a new window Credit: Yeti Yeti Limited Edition Tundra 45 Cooler $243.75 at Amazon $325 Save $81.25 Get Deal Prime Big Deal Days usually brings standard price cuts…

TechRadar21d ago

ASOS 'hacked' live —all the latest as customers receive threatening alert

The online shopping giant ASOS has seemingly been hacked today, with customers receiving a threatening notification from the mobile app. The message (titled "ASOS HACKED") was sent on Tuesday morning via a push alert in the ASOS app and security experts have told us that "the potential scope is significant". We've contacted ASOS, but so far it hasn't publicly commented on the issue. You can follow…

Mashable21d ago

Bluetti power stations get steep price cuts on October Prime Day: Shop our top picks for under $1,000

The best October Prime Day Bluetti power station deals: Best premium Bluetti power station deal Bluetti Elite 300 $999.99 (save $499.01) Get Deal Best mid-range Bluetti power station deal Bluetti Elite 200 V2 $798.99 (save $400.01) Get Deal Best budget Bluetti power station deal Bluetti Elite 100 V2 $448.99 (save $450.01) Get Deal If you're anything like the Mashable team, you'll get a buzz of exc…

Engadget21d ago

What does the shield icon mean on your Samsung Galaxy?

Your Samsung phone has features to help keep the battery healthy, so you'll see an icon when they're kicking in. Your Samsung phone has features to help keep the battery healthy, so you'll see an icon when they're kicking in.

MIT Technology ReviewTrade21d ago

The Download: 10 climate tech companies to watch

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. 10 climate tech companies to watch Each year, MIT Technology Review puts together a list of the most promising climate tech companies in the world. This year, the stakes feel higher than ever. The world is on track for one of its hottest years on record, climat…

Mashable21d ago

The DJI Neo is down to $139 at Amazon — score the record-low price on October Prime Day

TL;DR: The DJI Neo drone is on sale for $139 at Amazon , saving you $60 on list price. That's the best-ever price for October Prime Day. Opens in a new window Credit: DJI DJI Neo $139 at Amazon $199 Save $60 Get Deal You wait weeks for a DJI drone deal in the build-up to October Prime Day , and then two all-time low deals drop on the same day. I guess we can't be too shocked, but Amazon doesn't te…

Ars Technica21d ago

Licensing costs driving 90 percent of VMware users to explore options: Survey

VMware customers face multiple obstacles as they rethink their virtualization strategy to reduce dependence on VMware. Today, Rimini Street published its “2026 IT Virtualization Survey – What’s Next for VMware Users.” The survey examined 300 organizations worldwide that use VMware. Notably, Rimini sells third-party support for VMware and other software, including Oracle and SAP. That means there’s…

Fast Company21d agoalso covered by 1 other

Why America can’t build the iPhone

For six decades, I’ve worked on product design and manufacturing for companies such as Polaroid, Seiko, and Apple, as well as startups. When I worked at Polaroid and Apple, they still had their own factories and chose to go to Asia to build products. As noted in Patrick McGee’s bestseller Apple in China , I was responsible for bringing Apple’s first product to Taiwan in 1994. As a product design e…

Fast Company21d ago

Consumer brands are digital health’s missing link

At the EWA, we enable C-suite women to mentor each other to achieve personal and professional success. I am honored to share insights from thought leaders who are part of our peer-to-peer community. This month I introduce Annie Bloomquist, a consumer and digital health executive who has spent her career at the intersection of consumer trust and emerging technology. She led transformations across r…

Fast Company21d ago

Robots are going to need a better story

In 1897, Georges Méliès made Gugusse et l’Automate , one of the earliest films to feature a robot. The machine grows, fights its maker, and is eventually destroyed. It set the tone. For much of the next 120 years, our impressions of robots came from the silver screen. From the terrifying liquid-metal T-1000 in Terminator 2 to the murderous NS-5s in I, Robot , we have repeatedly imagined that the m…

Fast Company21d ago

A new back-to-school focus on non-traditional learners

As millions of students head back to campus this fall, colleges and universities are rightly focused on incoming freshmen, enrollment numbers, and retention rates. But there is another population that deserves attention: the more than 37 million Americans under age 65 who have some college credits but no degree. At a time when we need more skilled people in the workforce, these 37 million are one…

Fast Company21d ago

People will be your competitive advantage

One of the biggest mistakes companies are making with AI is treating it primarily as a way to reduce talent, rather than as an opportunity to rethink how people and technology can work together. The temptation is understandable, as AI can automate work and take on tasks that once required large teams. Increasingly, HR has become an obvious place to focus on staffing reductions. AI can screen candi…

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