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TechRadar10d ago

Skip the OpenRun Pro 2 — these cheaper and 4.5-star-rated bone conduction headphones from Shokz are a brilliant budget buy

It was about time again for another price cut on some of the best bone conduction headphones you can buy — and here it is. The Shokz OpenRun Pro are reduced to $109.95 (was $179.95) once more at Amazon . Again, this is $10 more than the record-low price from previous sales, but still a fantastic offer on the 4.5-star-rated fitness headphones. It's well worth considering the older model, as the cur…

TechCrunch10d ago

Save 50% on your TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 ticket and join the last two days in San Francisco’s Moscone West

Get 50% discount on the last two days of TechCrunch Disrupt 2026, Oct. 14-25, in San Francisco's Moscone West. Register now and join the rest of the startup ecosystem. Today, it's all about physical and software AI.

The Verge10d ago

Netflix is laying off around 1,000 employees

Following a report last week that Netflix was planning to lay off five percent of the company, today the streamer's co-CEOs Ted Sarandos and Greg Peters announced in an email that it would actually be laying off six percent of its workforce, or around 1,000 employees, according to Variety , which obtained a copy of the memo. That makes this Netflix's largest round of layoffs so far, following the…

The Verge10d ago

HomeView doesn’t natively support any video apps yet — not even Apple’s

Apple’s HomeView marketing calls out audiobooks, TV shows, and says you can “keep an eye on the match while you do the washing up,” but shys away about these features needing an iPhone connection. | Image: Apple Apple says HomeView is " the perfect way " to enjoy its audio and video entertainment apps, but some notable examples like Apple TV only work if you AirPlay it through your iPhone. As note…

TechmemeTrade10d ago

Austin-based Icon, which builds robotic 3D-printing construction systems and software, raised a $200M Series D co-led by Baillie Gifford and BlackRock (Chris Metinko/Axios)

Chris Metinko / Axios : Austin-based Icon, which builds robotic 3D-printing construction systems and software, raised a $200M Series D co-led by Baillie Gifford and BlackRock — Icon, an Austin, Texas-based robotic construction startup, announced a $200 million Series D co-led by Baillie Gifford and BlackRock on Tuesday.

TechCrunch10d ago

Zenzap raises $44M for its AI chat app that aims to replace WhatsApp in the workplace

Zenzap is used by organizations including Starbucks and Taco Bell

TechRadar10d ago

How to watch Below Deck season 13 for free — stream the yacht-rockin' reality TV show from anywhere

Watch Below Deck S13 on Bravo via Fubo free trial (US only) US stream: Peacock Global stream: Hayu Use NordVPN to watch Hayu from anywhere Below Deck is back, returning to the crystal clear waters of Phuket in Thailand for the first time in seven years. Whether you're a deckie or a stew, here's where to watch Below Deck season 13... So, what does season 13 have in store? Captain Kerry returns, tea…

TechRadar10d ago

Nvidia dramatically improves DLSS 5 — but gamers want it on more GPUs

Nvidia has considerably improved the AI model for DLSS 5 This means the tech now offers up to 40% faster frame rates Team Green has also improved frame generation, and is bringing DLSS 5 to two new games: Hogwarts Legacy and Where Winds Meet If you were wondering how soon Nvidia might start ramping up the performance of DLSS 5 , well the answer is that it just happened. Team Green's neural-renderi…

The Verge10d ago

Ukraine claims Starlink is suddenly disrupting service for its military

The aftermath of a Russian missile strike on October 12th, 2026 in Kyiv, Ukraine. | Photo by Andrew Kravchenko/Global Images Ukraine via Getty Images Ukrainian officials claim the Elon Musk-owned Starlink put new limits on its service in the area without warning, disrupting the country's drone operations and missions, according to reports from Reuters and the Financial Times . The move comes just…

TechRadar10d ago

Security flaws found in top open source AI gateway — LiteLLM vulnerabilties could affect millions of users

Two LiteLLM flaws let low-privileged users gain administrative control and execute malicious code Attackers could also steal AI provider API keys through a server-side request forgery bug Organizations should upgrade to LiteLLM 1.83.9+ and rotate potentially exposed credentials Security researchers recently discovered two vulnerabilities in a popular AI gateway that allowed threat actors to take c…

TechRadar10d ago

Logitech G Pro X3 Superstrike review: the best, made better

Logitech G Pro X3 Superstrike review: Two-minute review The Logitech G Pro X3 Superstrike isn’t the gaming mouse revolution that its predecessor was. The X2 Superstrike wowed in our review when it launched earlier this year, earning a rare five-star score, with most of the praise centered around its incredibly HITS (haptic inductive trigger system) switches. These allow the user to fully customize…

TechRadar10d ago

Surfshark’s v5.0.0 mobile update has arrived on iOS - putting all your security tools in one place

Surfshark's latest iOS update completely redesigns the home screen, bringing all of Surfshark’s security solutions into a single view. Core VPN controls sit alongside built-in scam and identity protections, eliminating the need to hunt through menus. Earlier updates introduced the sleek "Liquid Glass" design and standalone features; version 5.0.0 unites them into one cohesive hub. Surfshark has ro…

The Next Web10d ago

Humanly acquires CareerArc, adding recruitment marketing to its AI hiring tools

Humanly has acquired recruitment marketing company CareerArc, its fifth acquisition since 2025, with no price disclosed. The AI hiring tools it is consolidating fall into the EU AI Act’s high-risk employment category, whose duties were delayed to December 2027. Humanly has bought CareerArc, its fifth acquisition in two years. No price was disclosed, and the […] This story continues at The N…

The Next Web10d ago

America has passed 80,000 public fast-charging ports for the first time

The US passed 80,000 public fast-charging ports for the first time, adding 4,106 in the third quarter, a 12% drop on a year earlier. The EU counted 212,439 public DC points in April and added nearly 18,000 of them in four months. America has passed 80,000 public fast-charging ports for the first time, after adding […] This story continues at The Next Web

TechCrunch10d ago

Floqer’s AI agents research sales prospects so teams don’t have to

Floqer is an autonomous customer knowledge platform that provides business-to-business sales and marketing teams with an AI-powered database designed to continuously collect, organize, and update the information used to understand their customers. Floqer is pitching Wednesday on the Startup Battlefield stage at TechCrunch Disrupt 2026. The startup told TechCrunch ahead of the presentation that it…

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Mashable10d ago

The All-Foil MTG Marvel Commander Bundle is $191 off on Amazon

TL;DR: You can get the Magic: The Gathering Marvel Super Heroes Collector's Edition Commander Deck Bundle for $448.26 on Amazon right now. That's a 30% discount or $191.70 in savings. Magic: The Gathering Marvel Super Heroes Collector's Edition Commander Deck Bundle $448.25 at Amazon $639.96 Save $191.71 Get Deal at Amazon If you're looking to pick up the all-foil Marvel Commander decks without pa…

TechCrunch10d ago

Netflix to lay off 1,000 staff amid intensifying competition for user attention

Netflix said most of the cuts would affect its product, tech, legal, and human resources departments.

The Verge10d ago

$15 gets you Psychonauts 2, the latest Like a Dragon game, and more

There are several deals happening right now on video games and gaming-related tech that are worth sharing. To start, this month’s Humble Choice drop of Steam PC games is really good. The $14.99 per month service is offering subscribers Like A Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii , Price of Persia: The Lost Crown , Psychonauts 2 , Deep Rock Galactic: Survivor , and more. You get to keep the games foreve…

Mashable10d ago

Soup season is here: Save up to $30 on a new Ninja blender

SAVE UP TO $30 : As of Oct. 14, both the Ninja UltraCrush Professional and Ninja Professional Plus Premier Series Blenders are on sale at Amazon for $79.96 (reg. $109.99) and $101.99 (reg. $119.99). That's up to 27% in savings. Opens in a new window Credit: Ninja Ninja UltraCrush Professional (BP201) $79.96 at Amazon $109.99 Save $30.03 Get Deal at Amazon Opens in a new window Credit: Ninja Ninja…

TechmemeTrade10d ago

A profile of Abdulrahman Alfozan, a Saudi national who the FBI arrested after OpenAI discovered a recording device and who has deep connections in Saudi Arabia (Financial Times)

Financial Times : A profile of Abdulrahman Alfozan, a Saudi national who the FBI arrested after OpenAI discovered a recording device and who has deep connections in Saudi Arabia — Arrest of computer engineer Abdulrahman Alfozan has shocked tech figures in Saudi Arabia, where he is deeply connected

The Verge10d ago

Apple’s new Find My-compatible remote will also work with your old Apple TV

You don't need to buy the new Apple TV 4K just to get the updated Siri Remote with Find My and a built-in speaker, as it works with every model released going back to the Apple TV HD and is available to buy standalone for $59. Previous Siri Remotes had a basic iOS feature to help you find your misplaced remote, but this is better, with one notable catch. Now the remote has Find My support, but if…

Mashable10d ago

Apple’s new HomeView smart display and Apple TV 4K are now live on Amazon: How to preorder

PREORDERS LIVE: Following Apple's major smart home reveal, Amazon preorders for the brand-new Apple HomeView Smart Display ($289.99) and the 4th-Gen Apple TV 4K ($299) are now live ahead of shipping on Nov. 13. Apple is officially pivoting hard into your living room . Following last month's big iPhone launch , the tech giant returned with a sweeping update to its smart home ecosystem. The new hard…

TechmemeTrade10d ago

Epic unveils a refresh of its Epic Games Launcher for PC in preview, saying that the new version is "vibe coded" and "way faster", and now supports Linux (Jay Peters/The Verge)

Jay Peters / The Verge : Epic unveils a refresh of its Epic Games Launcher for PC in preview, saying that the new version is “vibe coded” and “way faster”, and now supports Linux — Epic is making a big push into AI-assisted development, and that approach includes its work on the new, faster launcher.

TechCrunch10d ago

TechCrunch Disrupt 2026: Day 2

Day 2 at TechCrunch Disrupt 2026, full of all themes across AI, investor-only session, more roundtables, and more. Register to save 50% on your pass.

Mashable10d ago

Take to the skies with $60 off the DJI Neo at Amazon

SAVE $60: As of Oct. 14, get the DJI Neo for $139 at Amazon, down from its usual price of $199. That's a discount of 30%. Opens in a new window Credit: Amazon DJI Neo $139 at Amazon $199 Save $60 Get Deal at Amazon October Prime Day may have come and gone already, but that doesn't mean Amazon isn't still serving up some great deals here and there. If you're still looking for a good reason to pick…

The Next Web10d ago

OpenAI’s CFO says firms using Chinese AI models are risking security

OpenAI chief financial officer Sarah Friar told the International AI Summit in Dublin that businesses using low-cost Chinese models are taking a cybersecurity risk. Hugging Face, which OpenAI’s models breached in July, used a Chinese open model to investigate it. OpenAI’s finance chief says businesses using cheap Chinese models are taking a cybersecurity risk. Her […] This story continues a…

Fast Company10d ago

Bank of America stock falls in the wake of a historic $1.2 billion fine after it failed to report financial crime

Bank of America has been fined over $1.2 billion for violating anti-money-laundering and sanction laws. On Tuesday, October 13, the U.S. Department of the Treasury handed down the fine, stating that Bank of America had failed to report over $5 billion in “suspicious activity” to the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN). Over $1 billion of the activity was “national security-related and ot…

Fast Company10d ago

Inflation got worse in September as consumers struggle with high prices ahead of the midterms

U.S. inflation accelerated last month as gas, clothes, and air fares got more expensive, evidence that rising prices remain an economic challenge just a few weeks before the midterm elections that have focused heavily on issues related to affordability . The consumer price index rose 3.7% in September compared with a year ago, the Labor Department said Wednesday, up from 3.4% in August. On a month…

SaaStrTrade10d ago

Want to Steal a Customer From a Competitor? Ask Them What It Would Really Take

Want to steal a customer from your competitor? 99% of sales reps, 95% of CROs, and 99% of CEOs never ask the one question that would get it done. And it’s so, so simple: “What would it take for you to move over to us? What problem could we completely, 100% solve for you, so you’d switch?” That’s the question. Ask it. What Everyone Does Instead What we get instead is some version of “they’re better…

TechmemeTrade10d ago

Salience Labs, which develops specialized all-optical circuit switching tech for AI data centers, raised a $125M Series B led by Bullhound Capital (Mike Wheatley/SiliconANGLE)

Mike Wheatley / SiliconANGLE : Salience Labs, which develops specialized all-optical circuit switching tech for AI data centers, raised a $125M Series B led by Bullhound Capital — A startup called Salience Labs Inc. wants to play a bigger role in speeding up artificial intelligence workloads after raising $125 million in a Series B funding.

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TechRadar10d ago

'123456' password was the only thing standing between hacker and data of 8.8 million people

Attackers reportedly accessed Denmark’s population registry through a third-party company using weak credentials Data on roughly 8.8 million individuals may have been exposed, including CPR identification numbers Breach highlights severe third-party security failures, with reports citing passwords like “123456” Data held by the Danish national population registry was allegedly protected by a very…

Engadget10d ago

LG adds DTS:X and Google Cast to its Sound Suite home theater system

LG's latest Sound Suite update includes DTS:X, a much-requested feature. LG's latest Sound Suite update includes DTS:X, a much-requested feature.

TechmemeTrade10d ago

Sources: the EU is negotiating with China to lift sanctions on an unnamed Chinese company in exchange for China lifting sanctions on a German ASML supplier (Bloomberg)

Bloomberg : Sources: the EU is negotiating with China to lift sanctions on an unnamed Chinese company in exchange for China lifting sanctions on a German ASML supplier — The European Union is in talks with China to secure relief from sanctions that threatened the survival of Sindlhauser Materials GmbH …

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Mashable10d ago

National Dessert Day 2026 deals: Score free deals from The Cheesecake Factory, White Castle, and Baskin-Robbins, and more

Do you like sweet treats? Of course you do. Do you like sweet treats that are free or heavily discounted? Now we're talking. National Dessert Day takes place on Oct. 14, and you can celebrate by visiting popular spots like The Cheesecake Factory, White Castle, and Baskin-Robbins to score free giveaways , limited-edition products, special offers, and so much more. We recommend taking a breather bet…

TechmemeTrade10d ago

AI infrastructure startup Modal raised a $750M Series D led by Accel at a $15.75B post-money valuation, taking its total funding to $1.2B, and passes $1B ARR (Chris Metinko/Axios)

Chris Metinko / Axios : AI infrastructure startup Modal raised a $750M Series D led by Accel at a $15.75B post-money valuation, taking its total funding to $1.2B, and passes $1B ARR — AI infrastructure startup Modal raised a $750 million Series D at a $15.75 billion post-money valuation and topped $1 billion in ARR …

Wired10d ago

Earth’s Condition Is ‘Serious and Getting Worse’ as Climate Change Intensifies

Seven of 16 planetary vital signs are in their most extreme state ever recorded, and El Niño is here to make matters even worse.

Engadget10d ago

WhatsApp adds a guest option for joining calls without an account

It's also working on calendar integrations for later this year. It's also working on calendar integrations for later this year.

The Verge10d ago

Halo’s co-creator wrote a novel about AI taking over the world

Back in 2019, author Margaret Stohl was handed a manuscript written by Jason Jones, who's best known as the co-creator of sci-fi gaming series Halo and Destiny . The two had worked together at Bungie, and Jones wanted Stohl's opinion on a book he was writing about AI taking over the world. It was an oral history of the fictional events, with around 100 characters spread across 40 countries, all de…

TechCrunch10d ago

NTangible bets it can predict how athletes will perform under pressure

NTangible is building an analytics platform for collegiate sports organizations and other clubs to measure an athlete's "clutch" factor.

ZDNet10d ago

Windows update patches a whopping 1,400 security bugs – including 2 zero days

This month’s update also marks the first official one for Windows 11 26H2 and the end of support for Windows 11 24H2 Home and Pro.

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