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TechRadar29d ago

Rolls-Royce secures deal for ŠKODA-made hardware to drive the next generation of nuclear power stations

Critical safety hardware for an upcoming range of Rolls-Royce’s turbine-equipped nuclear power stations is being provided by ŠKODA JS The Czech company will provide safety mechanisms for 470 MW reactors ŠKODA JS was bought by the Czech Republic’s state-backed electric power company ČEZ in 2022, removing it from its previous Russian owner, OMZ Development of new nuclear plants based around Rolls-Ro…

TechRadar29d ago

Shark cordless vacuums are always bestsellers on Amazon — low prices on these two models prove why

While Dyson might be the most popular vacuum brand everyone keeps lusting after, some of its high prices make the brand a hard choice for many people. Moreover, as someone who's been testing and writing about some of the best vacuum cleaners in Australia for a decade, I know there are other options that more powerful and perform better than what Dyson currently offers. And that brings me to Shark.…

The Verge29d ago

Elon Musk’s Grokipedia has a ‘newly refreshed’ design

Grokipedia, SpaceXAI's AI-powered competitor to Wikipedia, recently started incorporating edits again , and today, it got some design tweaks as part of a v0.3 update, including a new logo and refreshes to its homepage and live edits page. SpaceXAI head of design Benji Taylor calls it a "newly refreshed Grokipedia." Grokipedia's old homepage was pretty much just a logo and a search bar, but the upd…

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TechRadar29d ago

100 TB DNA capsules stored in bullet-like magazines could displace tape with a roadmap to 50 PB per capsule — but no news about speed, drive cost and availability

One AtlasBase DNA capsule could eventually hold as much as 50 PB One cartridge holds 100 capsules, giving between 100 TB and 5 EB Stored DNA can last more than 1,000 years without electricity or cooling AtlasBase is developing DNA storage hardware that could eventually place as much as 50 PB of digital information inside a small capsule by encoding data in synthetic DNA. The company’s Thalia platf…

TechRadar29d ago

I'm an audio reviewer and these are the best expert-approved headphone deals to shop in the Amazon Prime Big Deal Days sale

The second Prime Day in Australia for 2026 is now live, and that means the next seven days represent one of your best opportunities to secure a new set of headphones at a big discount. That's right, Prime Big Deal Days, as it's officially known, kicks off today, Tuesday, September 29 and will come to a close next Monday, October 5. As the deals already live are proving, there are massive savings t…

TechmemeTrade29d ago

Internal data: Meta's Muse now has 3M+ users who submit at least one prompt per week and 1M+ DAUs who have sent at least one prompt (Jyoti Mann/The Information)

Jyoti Mann / The Information : Internal data: Meta's Muse now has 3M+ users who submit at least one prompt per week and 1M+ DAUs who have sent at least one prompt — Meta Platforms' Muse now has more than 3 million users who give the AI agent at least one prompt a week, according to internal data reviewed by The Information …

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TechCrunch29d ago

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.

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TechmemeTrade29d ago

Slack message: Greg Brockman has no plans to donate beyond his initial $25M to Leading the Future, saying the PAC has become a "distraction" at OpenAI (New York Times)

New York Times : Slack message: Greg Brockman has no plans to donate beyond his initial $25M to Leading the Future, saying the PAC has become a “distraction” at OpenAI — Greg Brockman, OpenAI's president and co-founder, said internally that the super PAC, Leading the Future, had become a “distraction” for the A.I. company.

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TechRadar29d ago

Opera adds a game-changing feature to its mobile browser that Chrome should absolutely copy — the browsing app has a built-in eSIM with free 3GB data that can be used worldwide

Opera's browser now solves one of the biggest problems travelers face abroad The built-in eSIM connects the entire phone rather than Opera alone Travelers can activate connectivity without buying another eSIM application first Opera has added a built-in eSIM to its Android browser, giving travelers 3GB of complimentary mobile data for three days across supported destinations. Travelers who arrive…

The Verge29d ago

The new and huger Paramount has a new co-CEO

Paramount is appointing a new co-CEO ahead of the close of its $110 billion merger with Warner Bros. Discovery. Ynon Kreiz, previously Mattel's chairman and CEO, will be joining Paramount to lead alongside chairman and CEO David Ellison. According to Paramount , "Ellison will focus on the company's long-term strategy, creative vision and direction, including its talent relationships, strategic par…

TechCrunch29d ago

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.

TechRadar29d ago

NYT Strands hints and answers for Thursday, October 1 (game #942)

Looking for a different day? A new NYT Strands puzzle appears at midnight each day for your time zone – which means that some people are always playing 'today's game' while others are playing 'yesterday's'. If you're looking for Wednesday's puzzle instead then click here: NYT Strands hints and answers for Wednesday, September 30 (game #941) . Strands is the NYT's latest word game after the likes o…

TechRadar29d ago

NYT Connections hints and answers for Thursday, October 1 (game #1208)

Looking for a different day? A new NYT Connections puzzle appears at midnight each day for your time zone – which means that some people are always playing 'today's game' while others are playing 'yesterday's'. If you're looking for Wednesday's puzzle instead then click here: NYT Connections hints and answers for Wednesday, September 30 (game #1207) . Good morning! Let's play Connections, the NYT'…

TechRadar29d ago

Quordle hints and answers for Thursday, October 1 (game #1711)

Looking for a different day? A new Quordle puzzle appears at midnight each day for your time zone – which means that some people are always playing 'today's game' while others are playing 'yesterday's'. If you're looking for Wednesday's puzzle instead then click here: Quordle hints and answers for Wednesday, September 30 (game #1710) . Quordle was one of the original Wordle alternatives and is sti…

Mashable29d ago

GTA 6 is creating PS5 Pro shortages. Sonys solution? Prove youre a real gamer to enter a lottery to buy one

The release of Grand Theft Auto VI is still weeks away, yet anticipation for the game is already fueling PlayStation 5 Pro shortages in Japan. While the much-anticipated title from Rockstar Games will be available for multiple consoles, players seeking the ultimate GTA 6 experience may be eyeing Sony's most powerful console. So, what's Sony's solution for the PS5 Pro shortage? A lottery that will…

Mashable29d ago

Will iPads be on sale during October Prime Day? Heres what we know.

Amazon's October Prime Day event, Prime Big Deal Days is coming at the best time. Thanks to RAMaggedon , it's been a year of brutal price increases on tech . iPads have been hit with prices going up by $200 in some cases. So with Prime Big Deal Days running Oct. 6 and 7, it's a great time to think about buying an iPad. But here's the big question: Will iPads be on sale during Prime Big Deal Days?…

Fast Company29d ago

Eric Schmitt doesn’t seem to think he’s done anything wrong

Most people try to get their facts straight when accusing someone of perjury—especially if the accuser is a sitting U.S. senator. But that doesn’t seem to be the case for Missouri Republican Sen. Eric Schmitt, who has been ubiquitous on social media after a failed “gotcha” moment involving former special counsel Jack Smith, who led the federal criminal investigation against President Donald Trump.…

Engadget29d ago

Elon Musk and Palmer Luckey will advise the government on the future of warfare

So will Newt Gingrich, for some reason. So will Newt Gingrich, for some reason.

TechRadar29d ago

Russia cracking down on drone usage as it makes ERA-GLONASS navigation tech mandatory — GPS rival can monitor up to 1 million drones on land, water, and in the air in real time

Russia will reject flight plans from October 1 for civilian drones over 250 grams that are not connected to its ERA-GLONASS tracking system ERA-GLONASS is Russia's eCall-style emergency telematics platform that effectively functions as a clearinghouse for tracker data Officials are pitching the system as a way to lift regional drone bans, yet Moscow-area and St. Petersburg restrictions remain in f…

Engadget29d ago

Fujifilm's Instax Pal 2 can plug directly into your smartphone to transfer images

The small digital camera combines software filters with tactile controls. The small digital camera combines software filters with tactile controls.

Mashable29d ago

This Dead Cells Steam key is 28% off, and it includes years of free updates

TL;DR: A Dead Cells Steam key is $17.99 (reg. $24.99), which saves you 28%. It includes every free update released since 2018. Opens in a new window Credit: Steam Dead Cells (Steam Key) $17.99 $24.99 Save $7 Get Deal You probably remember your first Dead Cells run. You died fast, then kept going back. Maybe you played it on console, or maybe you haven’t picked it up in years. If you’ve…

Mashable29d ago

You don’t want Microsoft Office. You need it. It’s $16.97.

TL;DR: Through Oct. 4 at 11:59 p.m. PT, a lifetime license to Microsoft Office Professional Plus 2019 for Windows is $16.97 (reg. $229). That’s 92% off, with no subscription. Opens in a new window Credit: Microsoft Microsoft Office Professional Plus 2019 for Windows $16.97 $229 Save $212.03 Get Deal Nobody gets excited about spreadsheets. But sooner or later, someone sends you an Excel file,…

Mashable29d ago

Early Prime Day coffee machine deal: Save over $150 on the Ninja Luxe Cafe Pro Series

SAVE OVER $150: As of Sept. 29, the Ninja Luxe Cafe Pro Series is available for $599.95 at Amazon. That's a 39% saving on the regular list price of $749.99. Opens in a new window Credit: Ninja Ninja Luxe Cafe Pro Series $599.63 at Amazon $749.99 Save $150.36 Get Deal Shopping events like October Prime Day , which launches on Oct. 6, are the perfect opportunity to pick up a new coffee machine. Beca…

Ars Technica29d ago

Dinosaur-killing impact crater might have been teeming with life

About 66 million years ago, the Chicxulub asteroid smashed into Earth, kicking up tsunamis and dropping hot debris that annihilated non-avian dinosaurs and many other species. But not everything it left in its wake was destructive. This space rock hit what is now the partially submerged Yucatan Peninsula, and at the bottom of the ocean, the impact generated enough heat to create a hydrothermal sys…

Mashable29d ago

Reddit is ending RSS feeds — with no replacement. You can blame AI bots.

AI bots are making it harder to be a human who just wants to read Reddit . The company is shutting down its RSS feeds on Nov. 13, 2026, and ending public API access in March 2027. Announced on Wednesday, Sept. 30, in a channel for moderators (and reported by TechCrunch ), the changes are a response to automated scraping, but they will also affect people who use outside tools to follow conversation…

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Mashable29d ago

Apple iOS 27.2 arrives soon: 6 new features on the way

With the new iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max now available and the iPhone Duo launch just around the corner , Apple is also prepping its latest iOS update for its devices. Along with various bug fixes, the new iOS 27.2 is also going to be packed with new features as well. Here are the biggest new features headed your way in iOS 27.2 Dual Capture for group FaceTime calls Dual Capture allows users with co…

Ars Technica29d ago

Fifth unvaccinated person dies of measles; CDC still not counting all deaths

A fifth, unvaccinated person has died of measles in Pennsylvania, the state's health department announced Wednesday . The department identified the deceased as a resident of Lancaster County, which is the epicenter of a raging outbreak that began in late April. The updated case count as of Wednesday is 943 across 39 counties, including 119 cases reported in just the last seven days. At least 176 p…

Fast Company29d ago

AI could displace 11 million US workers by 2035, report says

Artificial intelligence and automation could force roughly 11 million workers—about 7% of all employees in the United States—to find new professions by 2035. So says a report released Tuesday by management consulting giant McKinsey, which predicts automation could reduce labor demand in the U.S. by 21%—roughly 36 million jobs—over the next decade. While economic growth would allow about 25 million…

Fast Company29d ago

AI companies are banking on this job title

A once-obscure job title is taking hold across hiring boards and LinkedIn profiles: “member of technical staff.” At companies like OpenAI, the title could be applied to a senior engineer with a decade-plus of experience under her belt. Or it could refer to a cofounder or tech leader who was previously in a C-suite role. But it just as easily might describe a junior employee who is early in his car…

Ars Technica29d ago

Returning from vacation? The government can search your phone without a warrant.

An Argentinian-American writer and immigration advocate recently sued the federal government, demanding that it delete data that he believes was copied off of his phone when he re-entered the United States earlier this month. According to the seven-page complaint , Thomas Kennedy said that a Customs and Border Protection agent at Miami International Airport physically searched his bags, questioned…

Fast Company29d ago

Rogue AI agents: A timeline of security breaches since the attack on Hugging Face

In one alarming announcement after another, artificial intelligence companies in recent months have shared examples of their technology acting in ways that appeared to evade instructions from humans . The episodes have highlighted the vulnerabilities in AI security and raised questions over how the fast-growing technology can be developed safely as its usage becomes more widespread globally. Indus…

TechRadar29d ago

European Space Agency signs up CGI and OVHcloud to build storage for the 500PB of Earth observation data it expects to have by 2035

OVHcloud and CGI are teaming with the European Space Agency to build its ESA Earth Observation Information System Christened "Digital EO," the project will amass an incredible 500PB of Earth observation data by 2035 The decentralized cloud-based project will provide data and compute processing for scientists, researchers, businesses, and citizens across Europe and the UK A huge new project to reco…

TechCrunch29d ago

Valor, Atreides, and Sequoia back AI startup Flow Engineering at $750M valuation

Flow Engineering, which is bringing AI agents to hardware design, also landed Roelof Botha as an angel investor and board member.

Ars Technica29d ago

A local network of implants uses your body as the wiring

Most implants like pacemakers and insulin pumps work in isolation. To help them coordinate with each other, a team of Georgia Tech researchers built a networking system that sends signals through body tissue instead of antennas and radio waves. Radio problems Implants that communicate today mostly rely on radio protocols like Bluetooth Low Energy or near-field communication (NFC). Both are a poor…

Fast Company29d ago

The way you talk affects career advancement. Here’s how

Your next chance at a promotion may come down to how you talk. A working paper from Harvard Business School argues that workers’ careers are often influenced by their speech patterns—not because those patterns are associated with merit, but because managers are inclined to think workers who communicate similarly have better social skills. Drawing on decades of labor-market data and audio recording…

Mashable29d ago

Early Prime Day deal: Mova’s 42,000Pa V70 Ultra Complete robot vacuum drops to $999 at Amazon

SAVE $300: As of Sept. 30, the Mova V70 robot vacuum and mop is marked down to $999 at Amazon. That's $300 off the regular list price of $,1299. Opens in a new window Credit: Mova Mova V70 Robot Vacuum and Mop $999 at Amazon $1,299 Save $300 Get Deal If you've always fancied a robot vacuum to do your dirty work around the home, but you've never fancied the premium price tags, October Prime Day is…

Mashable29d ago

All-time low price: Save over $200 on the Roborock RockNeo Q110H robot lawn mower at Amazon

SAVE $220: As of Sept. 30, the Roborock RockNeo Q110H robot lawn mower is marked down to $679.99 at Amazon. That's $220 off the regular list price of $799.99. Opens in a new window Credit: Roborock Roborock RockNeo Q110H $679.99 at Amazon $799.99 Save $120 Get Deal You've got to love a sale event like October Prime Day — one of those rare opportunities to stock up on the devices and tech tha…

Mashable29d ago

Build your home server with $100 off the UGREEN DXP4800 GT 4-Bay NAS

SAVE $100: As of Sept. 30, get the UGREEN DXP4800 GT 4-Bay NAS for $559.99 at Amazon. That's down from its usual price of $659.99. Opens in a new window Credit: Amazon UGREEN DXP4800 GT 4-Bay NAS $559.99 at Amazon $659.99 Save $100 Get Deal Now that the temperature is dropping outside, it's a good time to stay inside and work on those home DIY projects that have been piling up. One such thing you…

Wired29d ago

The White House Is Starting to Panic Over the Midterms

President Donald Trump still thinks Republicans have a shot. His aides are less convinced.

The Verge29d ago

Neon sticks it to A24 by announcing a Creative Commons SCP Foundation movie

A24 pissed off one of the internet's largest horror communities when it announced it was working on an SCP Foundation film , but apparently hadn't bothered to contact the SCP Wiki team, nor did it commit to releasing it under a Creative Commons license as required. Seeing an easy PR win, Neon is cashing in by announcing it's making its own SCP movie. But unlike A24, it proactively reached out to t…

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