https://technews.tunlz.dev Top tech news from Ars Technica, TechCrunch, The Verge, and more en-us Fri, 02 Oct 2026 08:44:55 GMT https://thenextweb.com/news/bull-doubles-supercomputer-output-angers Fri, 02 Oct 2026 08:37:40 +0000 <img src="https://media.thenextweb.com/2026/10/Bull-logo-on-factory-facade.avif" width="868" height="488"><br /><p>Bull, the French state-owned supercomputer maker, has doubled production at its factory in Angers, western France, after an €80 million rebuild. The plant now assembles 12 racks a month The Next Web https://mashable.com/tech/ikea-xbox-yxstaby-collaboration-furniture-giant-thumbstick Fri, 02 Oct 2026 08:23:01 +0000 IKEA's collaboration with Xbox is now live, the YXSTABY collection offering new gaming-inspired furniture and accessories. Mashable https://thenextweb.com/news/softbank-completes-30bn-openai-investment Fri, 02 Oct 2026 08:13:49 +0000 <img src="https://media.thenextweb.com/2026/09/SoftBank-building.avif" width="868" height="488"><br /><p>SoftBank Group has completed its $30bn follow-on investment in OpenAI, after paying the third and final $10bn tranche on 1 October, Japan time. The Japanese group made the payment through its Vis The Next Web https://www.theinformation.com/briefings/california-man-arrested-smuggling-nvidia-chips-china 2026-10-02T07:55:00Z &lt;p&gt;U.S. authorities arrested a California man on Thursday for smuggling more than $300 million worth of servers containing restricted Nvidia AI chips to China. Greg Lui, the owner of Earthmade Computer Inc, a privately held company based in San Gabriel Valley, allegedly worked with conspirator The Information https://www.theinformation.com/briefings/chinese-state-backed-firm-funded-purchase-nvidia-chips 2026-10-02T07:49:43Z &lt;p&gt;A state-backed Chinese financing company has revealed in documents filed with regulators that it funded the purchase of Nvidia chips subject to U.S. export restrictions, Bloomberg reported on Friday.&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;Semi-Tech Leasing Group, owned by several local government entities, has The Information https://www.techradar.com/health-fitness/sleep/daylight-saving-starts-this-weekend-here-are-8-products-to-help-adjust-to-the-time-change-seamlessly Fri, 02 Oct 2026 07:22:59 +0000 <![CDATA[ From sleep trackers like smart rings and bands, eye masks, alarm clocks and cooling products, we’ve found a variety of discounted, DST-friendly items. ]]> TechRadar https://www.techradar.com/televisions/soundbars/amazon-prime-day-hasnt-delivered-on-soundbar-deals-thankfully-other-australian-retailers-have-filled-the-void Fri, 02 Oct 2026 07:11:10 +0000 <![CDATA[ I had high hopes for some big discounts in the Prime Big Deal Days sale, but alas, no luck! Fortunately, there are some excellent bargains to be found elsewhere. ]]> TechRadar https://mashable.com/tech/oct-1-early-prime-day-dreame-robot-lawn-mower-deal Fri, 02 Oct 2026 07:00:00 +0000 Get the best robot lawn mower deal at Amazon. Save $900 on the Dreame Robot Lawn Mower with an Amazon coupon. Mashable https://mashable.com/entertainment/france-italy-nations-league-2026-live-stream-for-free Fri, 02 Oct 2026 06:00:00 +0000 How to watch Nations League for free. Live steam France vs. Italy in Nations League for free from anywhere in the world. Mashable https://www.xda-developers.com/gunnar-optiks-ojai-vision-recovery-system-gives-your-eyes-some-much-needed-post-screen-care/ Fri, 02 Oct 2026 05:49:22 GMT It can perform air massages and heat relaxation techniques. XDA Developers https://www.techradar.com/audio/wireless-bluetooth-speakers/i-love-an-outdoor-party-in-australia-as-much-as-the-next-person-these-7-prime-day-bluetooth-speaker-deals-will-make-you-the-life-of-yours Fri, 02 Oct 2026 04:23:30 +0000 <![CDATA[ A Bluetooth speaker is practically a necessity in Australia — if you've yet to invest in one, or you need an upgrade, there are plenty on sale during Amazon Prime Big Deal Days. ]]> TechRadar https://mashable.com/entertainment/hurdle-hints-answers-october-2-2026 Fri, 02 Oct 2026 04:00:00 +0000 Hints and answers to today's Hurdle all in one place. Mashable https://www.techradar.com/how-to-watch/cycling/road-european-championships-2026-free Fri, 02 Oct 2026 04:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ See how to watch 2026 Road European Championships cycling from anywhere and with free live streams, as event in Slovenia goes ahead without their local hero. ]]> TechRadar https://www.techradar.com/how-to-watch/tv-shows/how-to-watch-kill-jackie Fri, 02 Oct 2026 04:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Catherine Zeta-Jones stars in this action-packed Prime Video series. Here's how to watch Kill Jackie online with Prime, from anywhere. ]]> TechRadar https://mashable.com/entertainment/war-dominic-west-sienna-miller-interview-red-carpet-divorce Fri, 02 Oct 2026 02:00:00 +0000 Dominic West and Sienna Miller take us inside "War" episode 1's shocking divorce serving on the red carpet. Mashable https://mashable.com/entertainment/war-cathcarts-and-sons-taylor-and-byrne Fri, 02 Oct 2026 02:00:00 +0000 HBO's "War" introduces two fictional law firms, Cathcarts & Sons and Taylor & Byrne. Here's what you need to know about both. Mashable https://mashable.com/entertainment/war-johnny-mole-explainer Fri, 02 Oct 2026 02:00:00 +0000 "War" star Archie Renaux explains why Johnny Warren chooses to be a mole for Cathcarts & Sons. Mashable https://mashable.com/entertainment/war-episode-1-ending-olivia-wilde-jason-sudeikis Fri, 02 Oct 2026 02:00:00 +0000 "War" ends its first episode with a shocking incident drawn from Olivia Wilde's custody serving at CinemaCon. Mashable https://mashable.com/entertainment/nyt-connections-hints-meanings-october-2-2026 Fri, 02 Oct 2026 02:00:00 +0000 Why is NYT Connections trending today? Explaining the meanings behind the clues for NYT Connections #1209. Mashable https://mashable.com/entertainment/nyt-connections-hint-answer-today-october-2-2026 Fri, 02 Oct 2026 02:00:00 +0000 Connections is a New York Times word game that's all about finding the "common threads between words." How to solve the puzzle. Mashable https://mashable.com/entertainment/strands-nyt-hint-october-2-2026 Fri, 02 Oct 2026 02:00:00 +0000 The NYT Strands hints and answers you need to make the most of your puzzling experience. Mashable https://mashable.com/entertainment/wordle-today-answer-october-2-2026 Fri, 02 Oct 2026 02:00:00 +0000 Here's the answer for "Wordle" #1931 on October 2 as well as a few hints, tips, and clues to help you solve it yourself. Mashable https://www.techradar.com/pro/ai-chatbots-are-slowly-choking-humanity-as-research-shows-a-vicious-cycle-could-cause-global-knowledge-collapse Fri, 02 Oct 2026 01:05:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Researchers find AI chatbots are delivering the same answers repeatedly, providing a narrower selection of information than a traditional search engine, potentially reducing diversity of opinion, perspectives, and choice ]]> TechRadar https://techcrunch.com/2026/10/01/robotaxi-operators-will-face-fines-for-blocking-first-responders/ Fri, 02 Oct 2026 00:57:57 +0000 A new California law places new rules on autonomous vehicles operators TechCrunch https://www.techradar.com/seasonal-sales/you-dont-need-to-splurge-on-tech-these-10-october-prime-day-deals-prove-you-can-get-quality-for-under-aud100 Fri, 02 Oct 2026 00:54:39 +0000 <![CDATA[ We’ve rounded up the best Amazon Prime Big Deal Days deals under AU$100 we’d actually buy, and you can grab big discounts on favourites like speakers, power banks, fitness trackers and more. ]]> TechRadar https://www.techradar.com/pro/chinese-motherboard-maker-borrows-cable-tech-from-enterprise-servers-to-eliminate-graphic-card-slot-pave-way-for-more-external-gpus-maxsun-uses-mcio-to-fast-track-compact-workstations Fri, 02 Oct 2026 00:25:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Maxsun demonstrates Z890 Mini-ITX workstation using MCIO cables to separate the graphics card from the motherboard inside a compact chassis. ]]> TechRadar https://techcrunch.com/2026/10/01/the-founders-guide-to-techcrunch-disrupt-2026-everything-you-need-to-know/ Fri, 02 Oct 2026 00:03:23 +0000 TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 is built around one question: How do you build an enduring company in the AI era? Our programming and speaker lineup reflect that. TechCrunch https://www.theinformation.com/articles/microsofts-executive-exodus-foreshadows-business-transition 2026-10-02T00:01:14Z &lt;p&gt;Is there a fire alarm going off at Microsoft’s headquarters? A slew of Microsoft executives have bolted for the exits in recent weeks, most recently Ryan Roslansky, executive vice president of Office apps, who &lt;a href="https://lnkd.in/p/gDNk_XXb"&gt;said Thursday&lt;/a&gt; he would leave The Information https://www.xda-developers.com/clearing-your-cache-is-the-cleanup-tip-everyone-repeats-and-its-quietly-making-your-pc-slower/ Fri, 02 Oct 2026 00:00:18 GMT A few megabytes of storage you'll never notice, or long loading times that you will? XDA Developers https://www.techradar.com/pro/this-tiny-pc-has-two-intel-arc-b70-gpus-with-64gb-of-ram-and-water-cooling-gunnir-b70-workstation-runs-on-intels-ultra-200hx-with-no-amd-version-in-sight Thu, 01 Oct 2026 23:25:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Gunnir showcased dual B70 workstations with 64GB of ECC memory, liquid cooling, Core Ultra processors, and compact chassis designs for professionals. ]]> TechRadar https://mashable.com/tech/save-us-from-ai Thu, 01 Oct 2026 23:15:18 +0000 The warnings of AI disaster are everywhere, but it's hard to imagine that the people who could prevent disaster actually would. Mashable https://www.xda-developers.com/open-source-apps-that-survived-every-productivity-trend/ Thu, 01 Oct 2026 23:00:16 GMT These old-school apps simply kept doing their jobs. XDA Developers https://www.techradar.com/gaming/nyt-connections-today-answers-hints-2-october-2026 Thu, 01 Oct 2026 23:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Looking for NYT Connections answers and hints? Here's all you need to know to solve today's game, plus my commentary on the puzzles. ]]> TechRadar https://www.techradar.com/computing/websites-apps/nyt-strands-today-answers-hints-2-october-2026 Thu, 01 Oct 2026 23:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Looking for NYT Strands answers and hints? Here's all you need to know to solve today's game, including the spangram. ]]> TechRadar https://www.techradar.com/computing/websites-apps/quordle-today-answers-clues-2-october-2026 Thu, 01 Oct 2026 23:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Looking for Quordle clues? We can help. Plus get the answers to Quordle today and past solutions. ]]> TechRadar https://www.techradar.com/televisions/soundbars/one-of-the-most-successful-one-box-spatial-audio-solutions-around-the-immersive-dolby-atmos-sound-the-focal-mu-so-hekla-drenched-me-in-was-astounding-although-its-price-is-similarly-staggering Thu, 01 Oct 2026 23:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Our review of the Focal Mu-so Hekla asks, among other things: when is a soundbar not a soundbar? And when is a Naim Mu-so speaker not a Naim Mu-so speaker? ]]> TechRadar https://www.engadget.com/2275315/florida-county-finds-11-unpermitted-flock-cameras-with-unidentified-owners/ Thu, 01 Oct 2026 22:57:20 +0000 St. Lucie County thought it had 52 Flock cameras, but found many more that were unaccounted for and unpermitted. Engadget https://www.theverge.com/tech/1003877/apple-security-camera-no-video 2026-10-01T18:51:36-04:00 <![CDATA[Apple's rumored push into smart home tech could include a smart home security camera that only gives users text event descriptions instead of video footage. Mark Gurman said in the first episode of the Power On podcast that the camera will be part of "a new Apple smart home ecosystem," alon The Verge https://www.techradar.com/pro/a-wireless-egpu-is-coming-soon-wici-will-sell-a-geforce-rtx-5060-ti-with-16gb-gddr7-that-runs-through-wi-fi-7-but-you-will-actually-be-paying-for-an-entire-pc-a-local-server-by-any-other-name Thu, 01 Oct 2026 22:45:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ WiCi's One combines an RTX 5060 Ti with a complete computer and Wi-Fi 7, creating a wireless alternative to conventional eGPUs. ]]> TechRadar https://www.techradar.com/computing/social-media/it-feels-almost-sick-to-me-meta-deleted-20-years-of-memories-belonging-to-one-woman-then-its-ai-closed-her-case-without-letting-her-appeal Thu, 01 Oct 2026 22:30:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ A woman lost 20 years of memories after Meta permanently closed her account and blocked any appeal. ]]> TechRadar https://www.engadget.com/2275295/chatgpt-can-now-help-you-virtually-try-on-clothes/ Thu, 01 Oct 2026 22:27:39 +0000 Images are generated with OpenAI&#39;s latest model and you can save clothes you like for later. Engadget https://arstechnica.com/science/2026/10/venus-mysterious-haze-is-actually-cosmic-dust/ Thu, 01 Oct 2026 22:27:04 +0000 <![CDATA[A physical model show that iron dust and sulfuric acid create the right properties.]]> Ars Technica https://www.xda-developers.com/hints-of-the-steam-deck-2-begin-to-emerge-as-a-leak-reveals-a-mysterious-gainsborough-apu/ Thu, 01 Oct 2026 22:25:46 GMT Nothing is confirmed, but chances look likely. XDA Developers https://www.xda-developers.com/score-the-best-price-on-this-moto-tag-2-4-pack-bundle/ Thu, 01 Oct 2026 22:21:05 GMT This 4-pack bundle is the way to go XDA Developers https://arstechnica.com/space/2026/10/spacex-describes-surgical-intervention-before-launch-of-latest-crew-mission/ Thu, 01 Oct 2026 22:07:33 +0000 <![CDATA[With Crew-13, Jessica Watkins became the first Black woman to lead a mission into space.]]> Ars Technica https://www.engadget.com/2275278/openai-fires-three-employees-who-allegedly-shared-info-with-an-external-ai-safety-group/ Thu, 01 Oct 2026 22:05:43 +0000 You can't make this stuff up. Engadget https://www.xda-developers.com/changed-fire-tv-sticks-dns-to-unlock-more-content-fixed-something-more-annoying/ Thu, 01 Oct 2026 22:00:17 GMT Sometimes, things do turn out better than you anticipate XDA Developers https://mashable.com/life/oct-1-pokemon-tcg-mega-evolution-booster-display-box-deal Thu, 01 Oct 2026 22:00:00 +0000 The Pokémon TCG Mega Evolution Booster Display Box is $353.99 at Amazon, saving nearly $25 ahead of Prime Day. Mashable https://www.techradar.com/pro/quote-of-the-day-by-ibms-dario-gil-not-even-a-million-or-a-billion-of-those-supercomputers-connected-together-could-do-the-calculations-of-these-future-machines-laying-bare-the-almighty-power-of-quantum-computing Thu, 01 Oct 2026 22:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Although quantum computing hasn't quite hit prime time, the promise is still huge ]]> TechRadar https://techcrunch.com/2026/10/01/lyft-is-paying-272-5m-to-settle-lawsuit-over-how-it-classified-drivers/ Thu, 01 Oct 2026 21:57:08 +0000 Today, gig economy drivers are classified as contractors. This settlement clears up a lingering lawsuit from 2020 when that was still an unanswered issue. TechCrunch