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Engadget

The NES game Jaws is getting a retro physical re-release on Switch and PS5

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Engadget

The NES game Jaws is getting a retro physical re-release on Switch and PS5

Engadget

Apple TV and Apple Music were down for some users

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Engadget

Apple TV and Apple Music were down for some users

TechCrunch

Nvidia is reportedly testing tracking software as chip-smuggling rumors swirl

A new software option could make it possible to see the approximate location of some of Nvidia's AI chips.

1 hour ago

TechCrunch

Nvidia is reportedly testing tracking software as chip-smuggling rumors swirl

Engadget

Meta is reportedly working on a new AI model called 'Avocado' and it might not be open source

1 hour ago

Engadget

Meta is reportedly working on a new AI model called 'Avocado' and it might not be open source

TechCrunch

You can now share live video with emergency services on Android

This feature could help give emergency dispatchers context in circumstances like car accidents, fires, or medical crises.

1 hour ago

TechCrunch

You can now share live video with emergency services on Android

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TechCrunch

CEO of South Korean retail giant Coupang resigns after massive data breach

The massive data breach at the South Korean retail giant Coupang affects more than half of the country's population.

2 hours ago

TechCrunch

CEO of South Korean retail giant Coupang resigns after massive data breach

Ars Technica

After NPR and PBS defunding, FCC receives call to take away station licenses

NPR and PBS stations targeted by group involved in Carr's news-distortion probes.

2 hours ago

Ars Technica

After NPR and PBS defunding, FCC receives call to take away station licenses

Ars Technica

A new open-weights AI coding model is closing in on proprietary options

Devstral 2 model scores 72% on industry benchmark, nearing proprietary rivals.

2 hours ago

Ars Technica

A new open-weights AI coding model is closing in on proprietary options

Engadget

Spotify's new playlist feature gives users more control over their recommendation algorithm

2 hours ago

Engadget

Spotify's new playlist feature gives users more control over their recommendation algorithm

Engadget

Intel loses its latest challenge to 16-year-old EU antitrust case

3 hours ago

Engadget

Intel loses its latest challenge to 16-year-old EU antitrust case

TechCrunch

Spotify tests more personalized, AI-powered 'Prompted Playlists'

The playlists can factor in world knowledge, go back to your listening history from day one, and be refreshed daily or weekly.

3 hours ago

TechCrunch

Spotify tests more personalized, AI-powered 'Prompted Playlists'

Engadget

The 10 best white elephant gifts worth fighting over for 2025

3 hours ago

Engadget

The 10 best white elephant gifts worth fighting over for 2025

TechCrunch

Overview Energy wants to beam energy from space to existing solar farms

The stealthy startup plans to use a network of satellites to harvest sunlight and send it to Earth using infrared lasers.

3 hours ago

TechCrunch

Overview Energy wants to beam energy from space to existing solar farms

TechCrunch

YouTube TV to launch genre-based subscription plans in 2026

The new packages will give consumers more flexibility over the content that they want to pay for. YouTube notes that users will still get access to popular features like unlimited DVR, multiview, key plays, and fantasy view.

4 hours ago

TechCrunch

YouTube TV to launch genre-based subscription plans in 2026

Ars Technica

Kindle Scribe Colorsoft brings color e-ink to Amazon’s 11-inch e-reader

Amazon has added color e-ink to its devices more slowly than its competitors.

4 hours ago

Ars Technica

Kindle Scribe Colorsoft brings color e-ink to Amazon’s 11-inch e-reader

Ars Technica

After key Russian launch site is damaged, NASA accelerates Dragon supply missions

It is by no means certain that Russia will be able to fix Site 31 soon.

5 hours ago

Ars Technica

After key Russian launch site is damaged, NASA accelerates Dragon supply missions

Ars Technica

Ugly infotainment mars the 2025 Subaru Forester Hybrid experience

It drives fine, but the first hybrid Forester is not without its flaws.

5 hours ago

Ars Technica

Ugly infotainment mars the 2025 Subaru Forester Hybrid experience

Ars Technica

This is the oldest evidence of people starting fires

We didn't start the fire. (Neanderthals did, at least 400,000 years ago.)

6 hours ago

Ars Technica

This is the oldest evidence of people starting fires

WIRED

2 Men Linked to China’s Salt Typhoon Hacker Group Likely Trained in a Cisco ‘Academy’

The names of two partial owners of firms linked to the Salt Typhoon hacker group also appeared in records for a Cisco training program—years before the group targeted Cisco’s devices in a spy campaign.

6 hours ago

WIRED

2 Men Linked to China’s Salt Typhoon Hacker Group Likely Trained in a Cisco ‘Academy’

WIRED

The DHS Data Grab Is Putting US Citizens at Risk

As the US government rapidly merges data from across agencies in service of draconian immigration policies, citizens increasingly risk being caught up as well.

7 hours ago

WIRED

The DHS Data Grab Is Putting US Citizens at Risk

WIRED

Best Gifts for Hikers, Backpackers, Outdoorsy People (2025)

Let them pick out their own hiking boots. Instead, try gifting a useful blade or a nature journal to delight your outdoorsy friend.

8 hours ago

WIRED

Best Gifts for Hikers, Backpackers, Outdoorsy People (2025)

WIRED

Kindle Scribe Colorsoft and Kindle Scribe (3rd Gen) Review (2025)

Amazon’s latest e-reader and digital notebook combos bring new features, but they may not be enough in a crowded market.

9 hours ago

WIRED

Kindle Scribe Colorsoft and Kindle Scribe (3rd Gen) Review (2025)

WIRED

Instagram Will Start Letting You Pick What Shows Up in Your Reels

In the battle for your attention, Instagram is betting that more control over the algorithm could keep you scrolling on Reels.

9 hours ago

WIRED

Instagram Will Start Letting You Pick What Shows Up in Your Reels

WIRED

Best Base Layers (2025): Ibex, Smartwool, and More

Whether you’re layering up for winter cold or looking for an ultralight summer system, we’ve tested and found the best base layers for all your outdoor adventures.

10 hours ago

WIRED

Best Base Layers (2025): Ibex, Smartwool, and More