Tech News Aggregator https://technews.tunlz.dev Top tech news from Ars Technica, TechCrunch, The Verge, and more en-us Wed, 07 Oct 2026 19:53:28 GMT Microsoft plays the Windows card in the AI game, with help from Nvidia https://www.geekwire.com/2026/microsoft-plays-the-windows-card-in-the-ai-game-with-help-from-nvidia/ Wed, 07 Oct 2026 19:52:34 +0000 <img width="1260" height="945" src="https://cdn.geekwire.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/nadella-huang-windows-event-crop-1260x945.jpg" class="webfeedsFeaturedVisual wp-post-image" alt="" decoding="async" fetchpriority="high" srcset="https://cdn.geekwire.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/nadella-huang-w GeekWire GPT-6's new feature adds interactive elements to your chat, even if you're a free user https://www.xda-developers.com/gpt-6s-new-feature-adds-interactive-elements-to-your-chat/ Wed, 07 Oct 2026 19:41:35 GMT It's coming very soon to the free tier. XDA Developers Save $350 on this Newegg Core i7-13620H laptop with 1TB SSD — $549 Hasee X5 has 16GB RAM, is 2X faster than $699 Apple MacBook Neo https://www.techradar.com/pro/save-usd350-on-this-newegg-core-i7-13620h-laptop-with-1tb-ssd-usd549-hasee-x5-has-16gb-ram-is-2x-faster-than-usd699-apple-macbook-neo Wed, 07 Oct 2026 19:39:13 +0000 <![CDATA[ Newegg is throwing a massive spanner in Amazon’s well-oiled Prime Day engine in the shape of the best-value laptop you can buy this October. ]]> TechRadar The best Apple deals on October Prime Day: $200 off MacBooks and iPads still live, but only until midnight https://mashable.com/tech/best-october-prime-day-apple-deals-live-2026 Wed, 07 Oct 2026 19:33:58 +0000 For Amazon's Prime Big Deal Days sale, shop all the savings on Apple, including $100 off the iPad Air. These are the 50 deals to shop before the sale is over tonight. Mashable Microsoft's Surface RTX Spark Dev Box costs an eye-watering $6,000 https://www.engadget.com/2280520/microsofts-surface-rtx-spark-dev-box-costs-an-eye-watering-dollar6000/ Wed, 07 Oct 2026 19:32:47 +0000 It ships in November, if you can afford it. Engadget A $5 ESP32 fixed every Bluetooth range problem in my Home Assistant setup https://www.xda-developers.com/esp32-fixed-every-bluetooth-range-problem-in-home-assistant-setup/ Wed, 07 Oct 2026 19:30:16 GMT Dead zones ended once I moved the proxy XDA Developers Gemini finally caught up to the one Claude and ChatGPT feature I use constantly https://www.makeuseof.com/gemini-finally-has-skills-and-they-are-way-better-than-gems-ever-were/ Wed, 07 Oct 2026 19:30:14 GMT Turns out Gemini is saying goodbye to Gems, and it may not be a bad thing after all. MakeUseOf Californias new AI law: Ban on bots used to fire employees https://mashable.com/tech/california-ai-workplace-law Wed, 07 Oct 2026 19:28:09 +0000 California signed another AI regulation into law last week, setting new limits on the tech's use in the workplace. Mashable Some of the best PC speakers and soundbars we've tested are on sale starting at just $27.99 https://www.tomshardware.com/speakers/some-of-the-best-pc-speakers-and-soundbars-weve-tested-are-on-sale-starting-at-just-usd27-99-save-up-to-36-percent-off-a-new-pair-of-pc-speakers-from-creative-edifier-and-onkyo Wed, 07 Oct 2026 19:27:44 +0000 <![CDATA[ Some of the best PC speakers we've tested are on sale as part of Amazon's Prime Big Deal Days, including options from Edifier, Creative, and Onkyo. ]]> Tom's Hardware <![CDATA[Roku’s OLED TVs are up to $400 off during Prime Day, starting at $700]]> https://www.theverge.com/gadgets/1007149/roku-oled-tv-pro-prime-day-deal-sale 2026-10-07T15:27:39-04:00 <![CDATA[Just over a week ago, we covered a deal at Amazon that knocked around 30 percent off Roku’s new (and first-ever) OLED TVs. The deal expired, but has returned for the final day of October Prime Day. The 55-inch Pro Series OLED is $699.99 at Amazon, which is 30 percent off its list price. The The Verge iOS 27.2 and macOS 27.2 public betas arrive. What they include. https://mashable.com/tech/apple-ios-macos-27-public-beta-2-out-now-features Wed, 07 Oct 2026 19:26:55 +0000 New public betas are out for iOS and macOS 27.2, bringing new features to check out. Mashable Microsoft says new $2,599 laptop with Nvidia chip outperforms MacBooks https://thenextweb.com/news/surface-laptop-ultra-nvidia-europe Wed, 07 Oct 2026 19:26:33 +0000 <img src="https://media.thenextweb.com/2026/10/surface-laptop-ultra-internal-components.avif" width="868" height="488"><br /><p>Microsoft priced its first Nvidia-powered Surface at $2,599.99 and claimed on stage that it doubles a MacBook Pro M5 on local AI prompts, without publishing how either figu The Next Web The best Walmart Fall Deals to shop: TVs, headphones, devices, and toys at steep discounts https://mashable.com/tech/best-october-prime-day-walmart-deals-live-2026 Wed, 07 Oct 2026 19:22:16 +0000 Walmart's Fall Deals event runs Oct. 5–11, 2026, starting at 12 a.m. ET. You don't need Walmart+ to shop. Mashable Huawei and DeepSeek release open source AI tools in a bid to lower Nvidia exposure — but will programmers make the switch? https://www.techradar.com/pro/huawei-and-deepseek-release-open-source-ai-tools-in-a-bid-to-lower-nvidia-exposure-but-will-programmers-make-the-switch Wed, 07 Oct 2026 19:20:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ DeepSeek's two new repositories already have hundreds of GitHub stars between them. ]]> TechRadar October Prime Day 2026 live updates: Amazon is still dropping 50% discounts https://mashable.com/tech/october-prime-day-live-deals-updates-2026 Wed, 07 Oct 2026 19:16:31 +0000 Get live updates on Amazon Prime Big Deal Days 2026. We found low prices on AirPods, Kindles, Yeti coolers, Ninja kitchen gadgets, and Samsung TVs. Mashable My 3 top-rated portable power station deals for WFH blackout insurance this Prime Day https://www.techradar.com/pro/my-3-top-rated-portable-power-station-deals-for-wfh-blackout-insurance-this-prime-day Wed, 07 Oct 2026 19:11:44 +0000 <![CDATA[ If the power goes, the (router) lights stay on. I own several power stations in case of blackouts. These are the three I recommend for every home office setup. ]]> TechRadar <![CDATA[ChatGPT&#8217;s &#8216;Intelligent UI&#8217; update fills its responses with pictures, charts, and buttons]]> https://www.theverge.com/ai-artificial-intelligence/1007276/openai-chatgpt-intelligent-ui-gpt-6 2026-10-07T15:10:42-04:00 <![CDATA[OpenAI is launching a new Intelligent UI feature in ChatGPT that allows the chatbot to answer your questions with interactive visuals. The update, which is rolling out to all users alongside GPT-6, gives ChatGPT the ability to combine a text response with diagrams, charts, forms, tappable b The Verge Ex-Trump AI Adviser Sriram Krishnan Targets Raising a $500 Million Venture Fund https://www.theinformation.com/articles/ex-trump-ai-adviser-sriram-krishnan-targets-raising-500-million-venture-fund 2026-10-07T19:08:44Z &lt;p&gt;Sriram Krishnan, a key AI adviser to President Donald Trump who left the White House in June, is raising an AI-focused venture fund, according to three people familiar with the matter. The fund will target raising around $500 million to invest in growth- and later-stage companies, the peopl The Information <![CDATA[The first Nvidia RTX Spark laptops cost up to $7,000]]> https://www.theverge.com/gadgets/1007040/nvidias-powerful-rtx-spark-laptops-can-cost-up-to-7000 2026-10-07T15:05:52-04:00 <![CDATA[The first array of laptops powered by Nvidia's new RTX Spark chip are designed to compete with high-end MacBook Pros - and they've got some high-end prices to match. The flagship Surface Laptop Ultra and RTX Spark laptops from Dell, Lenovo, MSI, HP, and Asus start as low as $2,599 for confi The Verge I switched back to Waze for one feature Google Maps still refuses to get right https://www.xda-developers.com/i-switched-back-to-waze-for-one-feature-google-maps-still-refuses-to-get-right/ Wed, 07 Oct 2026 19:00:17 GMT Waze gives you situational awareness; Google Maps just gets you there XDA Developers These Ryobi tools pay for themselves the first time you use them https://www.makeuseof.com/ryobi-tools-pay-for-themselves/ Wed, 07 Oct 2026 19:00:14 GMT You can't get a better ROI on power tools than these top options from Ryobi. MakeUseOf The Sony Inzone H6 Air is an 'incredibly lightweight' gaming headset with studio-grade drivers — here's how to get it for its lowest-ever price https://www.techradar.com/seasonal-sales/the-sony-inzone-h6-air-is-an-incredibly-lightweight-gaming-headset-with-studio-grade-drivers-heres-how-to-get-it-for-its-lowest-ever-price Wed, 07 Oct 2026 19:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Light on your wallet ]]> TechRadar The Amazon Prime Day deals I’m buying to upgrade my new home cooking space https://www.techradar.com/home/small-appliances/new-kitchen-new-me-these-are-the-amazon-prime-day-deals-im-buying-to-upgrade-my-new-homes-cooking-space Wed, 07 Oct 2026 19:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ My kitchen just doubled in size, so I have so much more space for more kitchen gadgets. ]]> TechRadar October Prime Day is live, but not for long: See the 101 best deals, with 53% discounts on TVs, headphones, and more https://mashable.com/tech/best-october-prime-day-live-deals-2026 Wed, 07 Oct 2026 18:59:20 +0000 Amazon Prime Big Deal Days ends soon. See the top Prime Day deals, including $200 off MacBooks, 53% off Bose headphones, and $1,200 off Samsung TVs. Mashable HubSpot to cut 660 jobs as the company pivots to AI https://thenextweb.com/news/hubspot-layoffs-dublin-consultation Wed, 07 Oct 2026 18:50:19 +0000 <img src="https://media.thenextweb.com/2026/10/hubspot-logo-wall-office-lounge.avif" width="868" height="488"><br /><p>HubSpot is eliminating about 660 roles, 7% of its workforce, in a restructuring its chief executive calls an AI strategy shift while insisting it is not driven by AI efficiencies. I The Next Web Chemistry Nobel goes to reactions like those that gave life a hand https://arstechnica.com/science/2026/10/chemistry-nobel-goes-to-reactions-like-those-that-gave-life-a-hand/ Wed, 07 Oct 2026 18:48:18 +0000 <![CDATA[Altering molecular handedness has implications for the origins of life.]]> Ars Technica The best last-chance October Prime Day laptop deals: Save up to $750 on MacBooks, Surface Laptops https://mashable.com/tech/best-october-prime-day-laptop-deals-live-2026 Wed, 07 Oct 2026 18:47:17 +0000 The best October Prime Day laptop deals are going to the MacBook Air, Dell XPS 13, and Microsoft Surface Laptop. Save up to $1,130. Mashable <![CDATA[It appears .agent and .agi are about to be the hot new domains]]> https://www.theverge.com/tech/1007132/icann-domains-2026-ai-agi 2026-10-07T14:46:16-04:00 <![CDATA[For the first time in years, the Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers - better known as ICANN - is accepting applications for new top-level domains. These are the suffixes at the end of all URLs, and you may know them as things like .com, .org, and .pizza. ICANN just announce The Verge Netgear reveals new dark web monitoring tool which will tell you if your personal data turns up online https://www.techradar.com/pro/netgear-reveals-new-dark-web-monitoring-tool-which-will-tell-you-if-your-personal-data-turns-up-online Wed, 07 Oct 2026 18:45:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Netgear’s new Dark Web Monitoring service can alert users as soon as personal data is found on the dark web. ]]> TechRadar Microsoft's new Surface RTX Spark Dev Box ships with a "ready-to-code Windows experience" and a hefty price tag https://www.xda-developers.com/microsofts-new-surface-rtx-spark-dev-box-ships-with-a-ready-to-code-windows-experience/ Wed, 07 Oct 2026 18:44:37 GMT It's a mighty beast of a device. XDA Developers Surface Laptop Ultra hands-on: A beautiful beast powered by NVIDIA's RTX Spark https://www.engadget.com/2280417/surface-laptop-ultra-hands-on-a-beautiful-beast-powered-by-nvidias-rtx-spark/ Wed, 07 Oct 2026 18:43:19 +0000 Yes, it&#39;s just a premium laptop. But it sure looks pretty. Engadget <![CDATA[Everything announced at Microsoft&#8217;s Surface Laptop Ultra event]]> https://www.theverge.com/tech/1007147/microsoft-surface-laptop-ultra-windows-event-everything-announced 2026-10-07T14:42:22-04:00 <![CDATA[Microsoft just wrapped up a big Windows and Surface-focused keynote in San Francisco. The biggest announcement was arguably the release details about the Surface Laptop Ultra, its new laptop that&#8217;s powered by Nvidia&#8217;s RTX Spark Arm-based chip. The machine will start at $2,599 fo The Verge After years of flexibility, Google Messages is removing the one SMS switch millions rely on https://www.makeuseof.com/google-messages-is-killing-the-per-contact-sms-switch-heres-what-youll-lose/ Wed, 07 Oct 2026 18:37:33 GMT Beta clues hint at the removal of per contact SMS fallback, nudging users toward uniform messaging defaults. MakeUseOf Meta&#8217;s Muse launches on iPad just a month after its mobile debut https://techcrunch.com/2026/10/07/metas-muse-launches-on-ipad-just-a-month-after-its-mobile-debut/ Wed, 07 Oct 2026 18:30:57 +0000 Meta’s AI agent Muse is now available on iPad, just a month after its mobile debut, as the company rapidly expands the assistant’s reach and integrations. TechCrunch ECC memory isn't the NAS requirement people make it out to be, and there are better ways to protect your data https://www.xda-developers.com/ecc-memory-isnt-the-nas-requirement-people-make-it-out-to-be/ Wed, 07 Oct 2026 18:30:17 GMT ECC memory solved a problem that backups (and scrub tasks) handle better XDA Developers 3 reasons why I'll never use Wireless Android Auto again https://www.makeuseof.com/reasons-why-never-use-wireless-android-auto-again/ Wed, 07 Oct 2026 18:30:14 GMT I'll take wired Android Auto over wireless any day. MakeUseOf Yeti deals are rare, but we found a bunch for October Prime day: Up to 40% off drinkware, coolers, and more https://mashable.com/life/best-october-prime-day-yeti-deals-2026 Wed, 07 Oct 2026 18:30:09 +0000 We found 20+ rare deals on Yeti coolers, drinkware, camping gear, and more at Amazon on October Prime Day. Here are our top picks. Mashable OpenAI shakes up mathematics again, debuting dozens of new math solutions https://mashable.com/tech/openai-math-solutions-new-frontier-model Wed, 07 Oct 2026 18:25:57 +0000 OpenAI released a GitHub repository of mathematical papers, reignating questions about AI's role in scientific discovery. Mashable Pediatricians renew call to ban raw milk as anti-science rhetoric reigns https://arstechnica.com/health/2026/10/pediatricians-renew-call-to-ban-raw-milk-as-anti-science-rhetoric-reigns/ Wed, 07 Oct 2026 18:24:39 +0000 <![CDATA[In renewed policy, pediatricians review the benefits of heating milk to kill germs.]]> Ars Technica San Francisco pauses new data centres in the hometown of AI https://thenextweb.com/news/san-francisco-data-centre-pause-europe Wed, 07 Oct 2026 18:23:21 +0000 <img src="https://media.thenextweb.com/2026/07/big-tech-2-trillion-ai-spending-commitments-bloomberg.avif" width="868" height="488"><br /><p>San Francisco’s board of supervisors unanimously passed a 45-day moratorium on new data centres, extendable to 22 months, halting a Bayview expansion and a 49. The Next Web Microsoft Debuts Nvidia-Powered PCs with On-Device AI, Following Apple’s Breakout Hit https://www.theinformation.com/briefings/microsoft-debuts-new-windows-pcs-features-powered-on-device-ai 2026-10-07T18:21:24Z &lt;p&gt;Microsoft on Wednesday unveiled its latest effort to run AI in PCs powered by its Windows software, rather than running the AI in the cloud, which the company said would bring down costs for customers.&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;The announcement is Microsoft’s response to &lt;a href="http://theinfo The Information ChatGPT for Teens keeps teens talking, even during mental health crises https://techcrunch.com/2026/10/07/chatgpt-for-teens-keeps-teens-talking-even-during-mental-health-crises/ Wed, 07 Oct 2026 18:15:28 +0000 ChatGPT’s teen safeguards are meant to protect vulnerable users, but new testing found the chatbot continues encouraging engagement during crises and potentially encourages unhealthy relationships with the AI itself. TechCrunch 25+ home improvement deals to shop this October Prime Day: Best deals on power tools, yard care, air purifiers, and more https://mashable.com/life/best-october-prime-day-home-improvement-deals-live-2026 Wed, 07 Oct 2026 18:14:53 +0000 Shop October Prime Day home improvement deals, including a $149 DeWalt tool kit, a $139.99 Greenworks blower, and smart home tech before day two of the 48-hour sale is over. Mashable The 37 best Prime Day tech deals: We found deals under $25, but also $1,200 savings on OLED TVs https://mashable.com/tech/best-october-prime-day-tech-deals-live-2026 Wed, 07 Oct 2026 18:13:36 +0000 October Prime Day tech deals are live. Save 28% on AirPods, get $1,200 off Samsung TVs, and grab Anker chargers starting at $25.99. Mashable X expands its &#8216;Gametime&#8217; sports hub beyond the NFL, starting with MLB https://techcrunch.com/2026/10/07/x-expands-its-gametime-sports-hub-beyond-the-nfl-starting-with-mlb/ Wed, 07 Oct 2026 18:10:00 +0000 X is turning its NFL-focused Gametime feature into a year-round sports destination, starting with MLB and with other professional leagues to follow. TechCrunch Microsoft and Nvidia launch Surface Laptop Ultra with RTX Spark https://www.tomshardware.com/laptops/microsoft-and-nvidia-launch-surface-laptop-ultra-with-rtx-spark-rtx-spark-preorders-live-now-coinciding-with-major-windows-11-changes-for-agentic-ai Wed, 07 Oct 2026 18:07:54 +0000 <![CDATA[ Microsoft's Surface Laptop Ultra is now available for pre-order. The company revealed some new Windows 11 features, a new magnetic USB Type-C port, and that the system will work with "hundreds" of video games. ]]> Tom's Hardware Kindle just got the feature readers have been asking for — here's what's new in update 5.20.1 https://www.makeuseof.com/your-2024-kindle-just-got-a-major-update-that-adds-one-of-the-best-features-of-modern-day-kindles/ Wed, 07 Oct 2026 18:05:18 GMT Packed update brings voice dictation to Scribe and 2024 Kindles while boosting annotations and overall performance. MakeUseOf The best live Prime Day outdoor deals: Anker power stations, Yeti coolers, and LifeStraws are among our top picks https://mashable.com/life/best-october-prime-day-outdoor-deals-live-2026 Wed, 07 Oct 2026 18:04:25 +0000 October Prime Day outdoor deals include Anker power stations, Yeti coolers, LifeStraws and more. Mashable MSI's Katana 15 HX and Crosshair A16 HX laptops are on sale — but there's only one winner https://www.techradar.com/pro/msis-katana-15-hx-and-crosshair-a16-hx-laptops-are-both-over-usd400-off-for-amazon-prime-day-but-im-baffled-why-most-people-would-pay-usd500-more-here Wed, 07 Oct 2026 18:02:58 +0000 <![CDATA[ We’ve compared the MSI Katana 15 HX and Crosshair A16 HX laptops and if you’re wondering which one to buy in the Prime Day sale, there’s a clear winner. ]]> TechRadar D&D's Arcana Unleashed could be the perfect expansion if not for one thing https://www.techradar.com/gaming/arcana-unleashed-is-an-incredible-dungeons-and-dragons-expansion-but-these-prime-day-deals-make-it-much-easier-to-recommend Wed, 07 Oct 2026 18:02:30 +0000 <![CDATA[ I love Arcana Unleashed, but it's a bit too pricey. Maybe a Big Deals Day discount could save it. ]]> TechRadar