Astronomers caught something unusual about the ice of a comet that came from another star system. A Southwest Research Institute team pointed NASA 's James Webb Space Telescope at interstellar comet 3I/ATLAS three times between Aug. 2025 and April 2026, catching it before and after its closest pass by the sun. The space telescope spreads a comet's light into a rainbow, including infrared light tha…
When former Harvard squash cocaptain Will Ahmed developed the idea for wearable company Whoop in the early 2010s, he was focused on helping serious athletes like himself optimize their performance. The wristband he designed tracks activity, sleep, and recovery. But in August, the Whoop founder and CEO turned his attention to a very different audience: Medicare recipients. The Whoop Connected Care…
One of the biggest reasons most Americans don’t want a data center built nearby is that they worry it will drive up their utility bills. But whether those bills rise, and by how much, depends on the local power grid and the terms of the deal. In fact, the impacts have at times been counterintuitive, with new data centers in some cases actually driving down utility bills for other customers on the…
Transformers are a crucial but nearly invisible part of our grid. The devices help efficiently move power across long distances, but they’re complicated and in short supply. And given that their basic design hasn’t changed much for about a century, they could use an upgrade. As the world races to meet rising electricity demand from EVs, data centers, and more, researchers and companies are looking…
<img src="https://res.infoq.com/news/2026/10/aws-ai-agents-linux-kernel-cves/en/headerimage/generatedHeaderImage-1793031817205.jpg"/><p>Engineers from Amazon Web Services (AWS) have described how the team that maintains the Linux kernel for EC2 infrastructure handles kernel CVEs. The process combines an automated filter, an AI agent and human review. The team also argues that it needs to move to n…
The COVID-conscious lesbian bar in Western Massachusetts is closing. Last Ditch Bar and Arts Venue went viral after the Boston Globe reported on conflict sparked by the relaxation of its KN-95 mask policy. SEE ALSO: How this lesbian watering hole became the most (in)famous bar in the world Last Ditch announced the closure in an Instagram post on Monday, effective immediately (though excluding even…
Instagram is introducing longform video. Called Features, the new format will allow users to upload videos up to 90 minutes long. SEE ALSO: Instagram will now edit the first draft of your Reel for you "So many creators are producing longer videos, and they're using clips of those videos to drive discovery on Reels and help build their audience," said Instagram VP of Product Tessa Lyons , announcin…
What would technology look like if it were built by communities rather than controlled by a handful of companies? That question sits at the heart of this year’s Mozilla Festival, which returns to Barcelona from October 28 to 30. Organised by the nonprofit Mozilla Foundation with the City of Barcelona, the festival is taking place […] This story continues at The Next Web
Wall Street Journal : Nvidia and Meta expand their Muse partnership, including Meta deploying more Vera Rubin and Vera CPUs; Nvidia will invest $3B in Meta's planned equity fundraise — Investment comes as Facebook's parent seeks up to $95 billion via stock offerings — Nvidia and Meta Platforms are expanding …
<img src="https://res.infoq.com/news/2026/10/cloudflare-tsrs-ai-typescript/en/headerimage/generatedHeaderImage-1793039825386.jpg"/><p>Cloudflare, VoidZero and Max Schwenk announced tsrs, an experimental Rust port of the TypeScript compiler, built with the TypeScript team's involvement. Cloudflare claims up to 8x faster checking and 70% less memory than TypeScript 7.0, though one test against 7.1 b…
Ethan Klein has spent years dissecting other people's internet scandals on the H3 Podcast , the comedy and commentary show he built with his wife, Hila. Now, their own relationship is at the center of the conversation. Hila has accused Ethan of having an affair lasting more than six months, leaving the couple's marriage and the future of their show in question. Fans are trying to make sense of the…
Individual cybersecurity could previously be glossed over, but the situation has changed. Cyber threats have become more sophisticated, as malicious actors increasingly deploy artificial intelligence (AI) tools. From AI-generated phishing emails to deepfakes and automated vulnerability scanning, individuals need protection against the widening net of cyberattacks. The good thing is that AI also ai…
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De'Longhi Magnifica Start: Two-minute review The De'Longhi Magnifica Start is one of the Italian manufacturer's more affordable automatic bean-to-cup coffee machines, designed to take much of the effort out of preparing fresh coffee at home. It doesn't offer the extensive drinks menu or customization options of more expensive models, but it benefits from the company's LatteCrema automatic milk fro…
Russia appears to be using civilian vessels to spy on critical undersea cables between the US and Europe The UK relies on the cables for around economic activity that amounts to £65 billion a year Maritime law severely limits engagement with civilian vessels in international waters Russian civilian vessels are being used to map undersea cables linking the UK and Europe with the United States, acco…
South Africa vs Australia 2026 3rd Test: October 27-31 Daily start time: 8.30am GMT / 4.30am ET / 7.30pm AEDT Free Streams: SABC 3 / SABC+ (South Africa) Unlock your stream with NordVPN (save up to 75%) The South Africa vs Australia 3rd Test 2026 promises to be a thrilling contest, with the series level at 1-1 heading into the decider at the historic Newlands ground in Cape Town. With Table Mounta…
Today's Connections: Sports Edition will be easier for people who live in Chicago. As we've shared in previous hints stories, this is a version of the popular New York Times word game that seeks to test the knowledge of sports fans. Like the original Connections , the game is all about finding the "common threads between words." And just like Wordle , Connections resets after midnight, and each ne…
Welcome to your guide to Pips, the latest game in the New York Times catalog. Released in August 2025, Pips puts a unique spin on dominoes, creating a fun single-player experience that could become your next daily gaming habit. Currently, if you're stuck, the game only offers to reveal the entire puzzle, forcing you to move on to the next difficulty level and start over. However, we have you cover…
Abinaya / Cyber Security News : Microsoft patches a severe flaw in its Android Authenticator app that could let untrusted apps impersonate Microsoft apps and obtain delegated account tokens — Microsoft patched high-severity flaw CVE-2026-80097 (CVSS 8.6) in Authenticator for Android, allowing malicious apps …
Lisa Cavazuti / NBC News : Experts: since June, $100M+ in US data center freight has been stolen; in two successful heists, robbers struck escorts protecting trucks hauling $10M+ in goods — Trucking, supply chain and security industry veterans detailed to NBC News how thieves staged dramatic robberies as part of the growing theft of tech equipment.
Suppose you are called upon to organize a panel discussion. The task may look easy. But if you’re not careful, you might end up overseeing a boring multispeaker event or a free-for-all where panelists interrupt each other and talk at cross-purposes. It is up to you to make this format work and create a coherent, engaging session. But how? Follow the steps below and you’ll bring order to the panel,…
<img src="https://res.infoq.com/news/2026/10/atlassian-devex-2026/en/headerimage/generatedHeaderImage-1793026389174.jpg"/><p>Atlassian’s State of Developer Experience 2026 finds the share of developers saving ten or more hours a week with AI dropped from 68% to 26% year over year, while only 28% report noticeably less friction than before AI. Engineering leaders report spending more time managing…
Google's latest AI model can untangle millions of lines of code and accelerate quantum computing research, which is great if you happen to spend your afternoons debugging enormous software projects or advancing theoretical physics. For the average Gemini user, the sheer power of the new Gemini 4 Argon model begs the question: why do you need it? Google has made Gemini 4 Argon readily available in…
Former Pegasus spyware company head urges governments to reduce reliance on US AI firms Governments should focus more on sovereign AI and national security that the infrastructure provided by external entities Pegasus spyware was used to monitor politicians, journalists, business heads, and more Don’t trust US AI companies with your data and work towards creating sovereign AI, the former chief exe…
Amazon Kindle (2026): Two-minute review When Amazon announced its 2026 range of Kindles on October 1, I balked at the prices, particularly for the entry-level model. Then again, I should have expected it, given the current cost of components. The days of Kindles being the affordable ereader are long gone now. Yet the 2026 entry-level Kindle does go some way in justifying its higher price compared…
Today's Wordle answer should be easy to solve if you're a like games of chance. If you just want to be told today's word, you can jump to the bottom of this article for today's Wordle solution revealed. But if you'd rather solve it yourself, keep reading for some clues, tips, and strategies to assist you. SEE ALSO: Mahjong, Sudoku, free crossword, and more: Play games on Mashable SEE ALSO: NYT Con…
Today's NYT Strands hints will be easy if you have a bug problem. Strands , the New York Times ' elevated word-search game, requires the player to perform a twist on the classic word search. Words can be made from linked letters — up, down, left, right, or diagonal, but words can also change direction, resulting in quirky shapes and patterns. Every single letter in the grid will be part of a…
The NYT Connections puzzle today is not too difficult if you know about bells. Connections is the one of the most popular New York Times word games that's captured the public's attention. The game is all about finding the "common threads between words." And just like Wordle , Connections resets after midnight and each new set of words gets trickier and trickier—so we've served up some hints…
Looking for spoiler-free NYT Connections hints or just wondering why Connections is trending today? We've got what you need to understand the clues for today's puzzle without spoiling any of the answers. Of course, Mashable has also provided daily hints and answers for Connections, Wordle , and Strands for years, so we can help you if that's also what you need. While we are focused more on meaning…
Audeze Maxwell 2 ANC: one-minute review The Audeze Maxwell 2 ANC is simply a fantastic version of an already world-beating wireless gaming headset . While it shares an awful lot with the ‘original’ Audeze Maxwell 2 that launched earlier this year, the addition of genuinely excellent active noise cancellation (ANC) means that it offers an enhanced experience compared to its brethren. The design and…
Alexander Embiricos, the OpenAI executive responsible for dots, never wants to have a meeting with someone else's AI agent.
Reuters : China's Star 50 index of AI and chip leaders is down by 40% in under four months, losing ~$480B in market value; chipmaker CXMT is down ~25% in the past month — While global tech stocks teeter, in China they have already crashed as lofty valuations collapse under worries about AI demand and curbs on Chinese exports.
Katelyn Chedraoui / CNET : Ahead of US midterms, ChatGPT draws images “depicting election interference or that may discourage voting” in a cartoon style, ignoring photorealism requests — ChatGPT is cracking down on photorealistic, political deepfakes ahead of next week's US midterm elections. — Reporter 2
As a lover of all things NBN, I’m no stranger to the latest internet deals in Australia . More often than not, it’s the same handful of internet service providers that jostle for my top recommendation — those being Exetel, Kogan Internet, Superloop and Spintel, to name a few. One provider that, if my memory serves correctly, has never popped up on my radar is Telstra. Yes, despite dominating the N…
Sky Elements and Damoda launched 71,207 drones during the record attempt A formation of 10,183 drones created the record-breaking blue dragon Each performance involved approximately 10,200 drones flying several times daily Sky Elements teamed up with Damoda America in rural Texas to secure two Guinness World Records , launching a total of 71,207 drones within one week. That weekly total surpassed…
An AI model said it wouldn’t use any tools, then tried to send something to a server in Beijing anyway, and while researchers say it’s probably a training quirk and not espionage, the whole thing has people asking how much to trust free Chinese AI.
I like the idea of AI taking care of boring tasks, including sorting through bills and financial paperwork. I can even see the appeal of it helping with shopping. But asking an AI assistant for financial advice and simply handing over the keys to your bank account are different, and this distinction is becoming a problem for some of America's biggest banks. According to a new Axios report , financ…
Lockdown Mode enables extreme protections for those most at risk, but it's overkill for most people. Lockdown Mode enables extreme protections for those most at risk, but it's overkill for most people.
Poseidon Aerospace's 50-foot drone carries 4,000 pounds of cargo without an onboard pilot or cockpit Remote operators control Egret through cameras and aircraft flight controls Former Amazon and Lockheed Martin engineers are developing the autonomous aircraft Poseidon Aerospace is developing Egret, an autonomous cargo aircraft with a 50-foot wingspan designed to transport substantial loads without…