Tech News Aggregator https://technews.tunlz.dev Top tech news from Ars Technica, TechCrunch, The Verge, and more en-us Fri, 09 Oct 2026 14:48:11 GMT Beyond TechCrunch Disrupt 2026: The Side Events, Parties &#038; Networking You Can&#8217;t Miss https://techcrunch.com/2026/10/09/beyond-techcrunch-disrupt-2026-the-side-events-parties-networking-you-cant-miss/ Fri, 09 Oct 2026 14:42:34 +0000 TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 is just the beginning. From exclusive networking events and startup showcases to happy hours, dinners, and after-hours meetups, discover what’s happening across San Francisco during Disrupt Week, October 10–16. Find your next connection, your next opportunity, or your next fa TechCrunch Musk blames Indian ‘oligarchs’ for Starlink delay, India calls it baseless https://thenextweb.com/news/musk-starlink-india-oligarchs-baseless Fri, 09 Oct 2026 14:42:27 +0000 <img src="https://media.thenextweb.com/2026/04/musk-grok-paris-prosecutors-sexual-images-children.avif" width="868" height="488"><br /><p>Elon Musk has accused unnamed oligarchs of keeping Starlink out of India, as Brendan Ruberry reported for Semafor. India’s government has rejected the claim. “Unf The Next Web I gave up on all-in-one productivity apps, and these small tools replaced them better https://www.xda-developers.com/gave-up-on-all-in-one-productivity-apps-these-small-tools-replaced-them/ Fri, 09 Oct 2026 14:30:17 GMT The apps I open without having to think XDA Developers I tried to break Google Drive, OneDrive, Dropbox, and Syncthing on purpose https://www.makeuseof.com/tried-break-google-drive-onedrive-dropbox-syncthing/ Fri, 09 Oct 2026 14:30:14 GMT Conflict copies are annoying clutter, and the best evidence your sync app cared. MakeUseOf TechCrunch Disrupt 2026: Gamma’s Grant Lee, Engine’s Elia Wallen, and GV’s Crystal Huang on landing your first 1,000 customers https://techcrunch.com/2026/10/09/techcrunch-disrupt-2026-gammas-grant-lee-engines-elia-wallen-and-gvs-crystal-huang-on-landing-your-first-1000-customers/ Fri, 09 Oct 2026 14:30:00 +0000 Leaders from Gamma, Engine, and Google Ventures join TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 to talk how to get your first customers. Register now to save up to $100. Grab a second pass at 50% off. TechCrunch <![CDATA[Trump’s attempt to rename AI is looking awfully artificial]]> https://www.theverge.com/policy/1008677/trump-super-intelligence-ai-rebranding 2026-10-09T10:25:43-04:00 <![CDATA[President Donald Trump has a knack for turning words against his enemies. His first successful presidential run was built on monikers like "Little Marco" and "Crooked Hillary"; he changed "fake news" from a phrase describing scammy media outlets to a derogatory term for the press at large. The Verge Small businesses that adopt AI are more optimistic about growth, revenue, and employment https://www.techradar.com/pro/small-businesses-that-adopt-ai-are-more-optimistic-about-growth-revenue-and-employment Fri, 09 Oct 2026 14:25:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ SMBs are using AI to plug some gaps and unlock more revenue, but they're not firing workers because of it. ]]> TechRadar Sam Altman says Trump’s AI accord is a good start and more will be needed https://thenextweb.com/news/sam-altman-trump-ai-accord-good-start-vanity-fair Fri, 09 Oct 2026 14:20:57 +0000 <img src="https://media.thenextweb.com/2026/10/sam-altman-openai-devday-stage-smiling-wood-panels.avif" width="868" height="488"><br /><p>Sam Altman said the superintelligence accord that President Donald Trump signed with AI executives is “a good start”, but that the industry will need more. He sai The Next Web Netflix prepares layoffs affecting about 5% of staff ahead of Q3 results https://thenextweb.com/news/netflix-layoffs-5-percent-workforce Fri, 09 Oct 2026 14:18:10 +0000 <img src="https://media.thenextweb.com/2026/07/netflix-short-form-publisher-deals-youtube-tiktok.avif" width="868" height="488"><br /><p>Netflix is preparing to cut about 5% of its workforce, with an announcement possible as early as next week, Puck reported on Friday, citing people familiar with th The Next Web How to watch Dortmund vs. Werder Bremen online for free https://mashable.com/entertainment/dortmund-werder-bundesliga-2026-live-stream-for-free Fri, 09 Oct 2026 14:12:28 +0000 How to watch Bundesliga for free. Live steam Dortmund vs. Werder Bremen in the Bundesliga for free from anywhere in the world. Mashable Surfshark ‘proud’ to have backed Disinfo 2026 after governments pulled out under political pressure https://www.techradar.com/vpn/vpn-services/surfshark-proud-to-have-backed-disinfo-2026-after-governments-pulled-out-under-political-pressure Fri, 09 Oct 2026 14:04:30 +0000 <![CDATA[ Surshark has said it remained a sponsor at Disinfo2026 to protect open discourse from being silenced ]]> TechRadar How to watch Avatar: Seven Havens online — stream the 'Last Airbender' sequel from anywhere https://www.techradar.com/how-to-watch/tv-shows/how-to-watch-avatar-seven-havens-online-stream-the-last-airbender-sequel-from-anywhere Fri, 09 Oct 2026 14:03:07 +0000 <![CDATA[ Here's how to watch Avatar: Seven Havens online and stream every episode from anywhere. ]]> TechRadar I thought my appliances would break Powerline Ethernet, but my new house beat them to it https://www.xda-developers.com/powerline-ethernet-worked-better-than-expected-until/ Fri, 09 Oct 2026 14:01:17 GMT I stopped blaming my vacuum for bad powerline speeds after my breaker tripped XDA Developers I installed malware test files on my Galaxy Z Fold 8 to test Security Brief but it didn't catch any of them https://www.makeuseof.com/i-installed-malware-test-files-on-my-galaxy-z-fold-8-to-test-security-brief/ Fri, 09 Oct 2026 14:00:14 GMT I fed One UI 9's Security Brief sideloaded apps, a fake virus, and a nosy GPS logger, and it didn't report any of them. MakeUseOf The new Anker Solix S5000 is ready to power your home during the next outage — preorder with huge discount https://mashable.com/tech/anker-solix-s5000-launch-where-to-buy Fri, 09 Oct 2026 14:00:00 +0000 The new Anker Solix S5000 launches on Oct. 27 with a sale price of $2,499.99, down from the MSRP of $3,599.99. Mashable TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 starts in 4 days — lock in your pass savings of up to $100 before prices rise https://techcrunch.com/2026/10/09/techcrunch-disrupt-2026-starts-in-4-days-lock-in-your-pass-savings-of-up-to-100-before-prices-rise/ Fri, 09 Oct 2026 14:00:00 +0000 Four days until TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 starts, when 10,000 founders, investors, and tech leaders gather in San Francisco's Moscone West on October 13-15. Save up to $100 on your price. Plus, save 50% on a second pass of the same type. TechCrunch 7 new movies and TV shows to watch on Netflix and more this weekend (October 9) https://www.techradar.com/streaming/7-new-movies-and-tv-shows-to-watch-on-netflix-prime-video-disney-and-more-this-weekend-october-9 Fri, 09 Oct 2026 14:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ From Mike Flanagan's Carrie adaptation to Steven Spielberg's sci-fi box office bomb, here's what's worth watching this weekend. ]]> TechRadar <![CDATA[Instinct was the buzziest AI agent around — can it survive Muse?]]> https://www.theverge.com/tech/1008254/instinct-agent-ai-hands-on-muse-dots 2026-10-09T10:00:00-04:00 <![CDATA[Before there were cute little guys, there was Instinct. In August, the startup got its AI agent to market with an unusual playbook: invite-only, no marketing, and barely so much as a website. And yet, Instinct quickly became the buzziest thing in AI, garnering praise for its straightforward The Verge Microsoft 2.5: GitHub COO Kyle Daigle on stitching the developer universe together https://www.geekwire.com/2026/microsoft-2-5-github-coo-kyle-daigle-on-stitching-the-developer-universe-together/ Fri, 09 Oct 2026 13:55:29 +0000 <img width="1260" height="840" src="https://cdn.geekwire.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/2025-10-28_GithubUniverse_SRP12465-1260x840.jpg" class="webfeedsFeaturedVisual wp-post-image" alt="" decoding="async" fetchpriority="high" srcset="https://cdn.geekwire.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/2025-10-28_Gi GeekWire Gigabyte's latest BIOS update hints at Intel's Raptor Lake Next Launch in 2027 https://www.tomshardware.com/pc-components/cpus/gigabytes-latest-bios-update-hints-at-intels-raptor-lake-next-launch-in-2027-new-cpus-may-support-both-ddr4-and-ddr5-memory Fri, 09 Oct 2026 13:43:01 +0000 <![CDATA[ Gigabyte confirms BIOS support for upcoming Intel LGA 1700 processors on B760 and H610 motherboards, with the rumored Raptor Lake Next lineup expected in early 2027 to support both DDR4 and DDR5 memory. ]]> Tom's Hardware Microsoft 365 Family plan slashes cloud storage from 6TB to 2TB https://www.techradar.com/computing/cloud-computing/microsoft-365-family-plans-cloud-storage-has-been-cut-right-down-and-theres-a-lot-of-threatened-cancellations Fri, 09 Oct 2026 13:40:50 +0000 <![CDATA[ 'Bad decision, they will find many customers cancel the auto renewal now': customers suggest a rebellion could be underway. ]]> TechRadar Surveillance company Flock cuts staff as privacy backlash grows https://techcrunch.com/2026/10/09/surveillance-company-flock-cuts-staff-as-privacy-backlash-grows/ Fri, 09 Oct 2026 13:40:36 +0000 Flock would not say if CEO Garrett Langley would take a pay cut following the reduction in workforce. TechCrunch <![CDATA[A week with Googlebooks: four notes from our testing so far]]> https://www.theverge.com/tech/1008563/googlebook-software-impressions-thoughts-roundtable 2026-10-09T09:36:02-04:00 <![CDATA[Google's new operating system is off to a rocky start. The five newly launched Googlebook laptops have hardware that ranges from great to excellent, but the software in its current state is the weak point. There are four of us on staff at The Verge actively testing Googlebooks and, frankly, The Verge Blizzard explains why WoW: Forever won't have Summoning Stones, says 'easy quick access to teleports shrink the world' and 'easily erodes' its core design pillars https://www.techradar.com/gaming/blizzard-explains-why-wow-forever-wont-have-summoning-stones-says-easy-quick-access-to-teleports-shrink-the-world-and-easily-erodes-its-core-design-pillars Fri, 09 Oct 2026 13:35:20 +0000 <![CDATA[ World of Warcraft: Forever won't feature Summoning Stones because Blizzard believes quick access to teleporting would conflict with its design intentions. ]]> TechRadar I run this command weekly, and my PC never slows down https://www.makeuseof.com/i-run-this-command-weekly-and-my-pc-never-slows-down/ Fri, 09 Oct 2026 13:30:15 GMT Unlock the secret to a fast and stable PC with this simple weekly ritual. MakeUseOf How to watch Greece vs England: FREE streams and TV channels https://www.techradar.com/how-to-watch/football/greece-vs-england-free-2027-womens-world-cup-play-off Fri, 09 Oct 2026 13:30:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ All the ways to watch Greece vs England live streams online and from anywhere for free, as the Lionesses begin their 2027 Women's World Cup play-off campaign. ]]> TechRadar Hurricane Isaias: Watch Gulf Coast webcams live as landfall looms https://mashable.com/science/hurricane-isaias-beach-webcams-gulf-coast-cams-landfall-live Fri, 09 Oct 2026 13:24:23 +0000 See webcams along the Gulf Coast area as Hurricane Isaias nears landfall on Friday. Mashable Debates over AI Sovereignty could result in a painful lesson for students https://www.techradar.com/pro/debates-over-ai-sovereignty-could-result-in-a-painful-lesson-for-students Fri, 09 Oct 2026 13:24:18 +0000 <![CDATA[ As governments tighten AI rules, the tools students rely on could vanish overnight without warning. ]]> TechRadar EU’s cyber agency and research centre are testing Chinese AI models https://thenextweb.com/news/eu-enisa-jrc-testing-chinese-ai-models Fri, 09 Oct 2026 13:21:50 +0000 <img src="https://media.thenextweb.com/2026/08/European-flags-Berlaymont.avif" width="868" height="488"><br /><p>The EU’s cyber agency, ENISA, and the Commission’s own science service, the Joint Research Centre, have started testing open AI models from China, Politico reported. Three EU officials co The Next Web Microsoft barred from sponsoring foreign workers for US residency https://arstechnica.com/tech-policy/2026/10/trump-administration-targets-microsoft-in-new-immigration-crackdown/ Fri, 09 Oct 2026 13:14:33 +0000 <![CDATA[The US says Microsoft abused immigration rules; the company disputes the claim.]]> Ars Technica <![CDATA[Meta is banning TikTok ads across its platforms]]> https://www.theverge.com/tech/1008658/meta-tiktok-bytedance-ads-ban 2026-10-09T09:12:45-04:00 <![CDATA[Meta has banned ads from TikTok's Chinese parent company ByteDance across the US and several other countries as the rivalry between the major social media operators heats up, as reported earlier by Bloomberg. The ban, which went into effect on Thursday, restricts ads and paid marketing mess The Verge This RTX 5070 gaming laptop is still the absolute best $1,299 you can spend — RTX 5060 and 5050 models also see up to $450 off https://www.tomshardware.com/laptops/gaming-laptops/this-rtx-5070-gaming-laptop-is-still-the-absolute-best-usd1-299-you-can-spend-rtx-5060-and-5050-models-also-see-up-to-usd450-off Fri, 09 Oct 2026 13:07:01 +0000 <![CDATA[ Check out the best deals on gaming laptops with the GeForce RTX 5070, RTX 5060, and RTX 5050 right now for under $1,300. ]]> Tom's Hardware Microsoft Teams will soon be able to spot third-party deepfakes on your morning meeting https://www.techradar.com/pro/microsoft-teams-will-soon-be-able-to-spot-third-party-deepfakes-on-your-morning-meeting Fri, 09 Oct 2026 13:05:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Teams attacks are decreasing, but they're still a problem, so Microsoft is working on two new features to iron out impersonation. ]]> TechRadar China’s AI Model Race Is Just Getting More Crowded https://www.theinformation.com/articles/chinas-ai-model-race-just-getting-crowded 2026-10-09T13:01:00Z &lt;p&gt;Imagine Epic Games, Apple and DoorDash were developing their own large language models now from scratch to compete against the likes of OpenAI and Anthropic.&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;That’s basically what’s happening in China, where a trio of big names from other parts of the tech industry have The Information My old Samsung Galaxy phone is now a desktop PC thanks to DeX, and I use it every day https://www.xda-developers.com/dex-makes-old-samsung-galaxy-phone-a-desktop-pc/ Fri, 09 Oct 2026 13:00:18 GMT A retired Galaxy S21 FE finds a second life as a compact desktop with DeX, wired HDMI power, and Bluetooth peripherals. XDA Developers My browser’s password manager was good enough until it wasn’t https://www.makeuseof.com/my-browsers-password-manager-was-good-enough-until-it-wasnt/ Fri, 09 Oct 2026 13:00:15 GMT My browser could save passwords, but it couldn't do everything I needed. MakeUseOf <![CDATA[The humble Playdate has become one of gaming’s best deals]]> https://www.theverge.com/entertainment/1008441/playdate-season-3 2026-10-09T09:00:00-04:00 <![CDATA[The Playdate, Panic's tiny yellow handheld that launched in 2022, has slowly but surely become a great deal - which is a good thing, because everything else in gaming has only gotten more expensive. Despite being a weird device with a black-and-white screen and a crank jutting out the side, The Verge Spirit’s privacy ombudsman backs Google’s $10m data deal https://thenextweb.com/news/google-spirit-airlines-data-ombudsman-approval Fri, 09 Oct 2026 12:59:17 +0000 <img src="https://media.thenextweb.com/2026/10/spirit-airlines-airbus-a321neo-yellow-landing-blue-sky.avif" width="868" height="488"><br /><p>The privacy official in Spirit Airlines’ bankruptcy has recommended approval of the sale of deidentified Spirit Airlines data to Google. In a report filed on The Next Web Google Chrome is testing one of Firefox's most controversial mobile features https://www.makeuseof.com/google-chrome-is-testing-one-of-firefoxs-most-controversial-mobile-features/ Fri, 09 Oct 2026 12:59:06 GMT Canary adds an appearance toggle to turn Chrome's bottom navigation bar while testing slimmer toolbar heights. MakeUseOf Microsoft 365 slashes storage capacity for shared accounts amid industry-wide shortages https://www.tomshardware.com/software/cloud-storage/microsoft-365-slashes-storage-capacity-for-shared-accounts-amid-industry-wide-shortages-2tb-limit-to-take-effect-after-april-2027 Fri, 09 Oct 2026 12:51:59 +0000 <![CDATA[ This effectively increases the costs for large users, although it may benefit those who have family members that don't take up much cloud storage space. ]]> Tom's Hardware Apple reportedly cuts iPhone 18 Pro component orders by at least 15% https://thenextweb.com/news/apple-iphone-18-pro-orders-cut-nikkei Fri, 09 Oct 2026 12:39:02 +0000 <img src="https://media.thenextweb.com/2026/09/iphone-18-pro-and-iphone-18-pro-max.avif" width="868" height="488"><br /><p>Apple is asking some suppliers to make fewer parts for its two newest Pro phones, the iPhone 18 Pro and the Pro Max, Nikkei Asia reported on Friday. The two models were the firs The Next Web Giorgia Meloni files to trademark her voice against AI deepfakes https://thenextweb.com/news/meloni-trademark-her-voice-ai-deepfakes Fri, 09 Oct 2026 12:37:26 +0000 <img src="https://media.thenextweb.com/2026/10/giorgia-meloni-speaking-podium-eu-italian-flags-tokyo.avif" width="868" height="488"><br /><p>Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni has applied to trademark her voice at the European Union Intellectual Property Office (EUIPO). The EUIPO record lists a s The Next Web Wireless Android Auto solved one problem for me, and then created 3 more https://www.xda-developers.com/wireless-android-auto-solved-one-problem-then-created-three-more/ Fri, 09 Oct 2026 12:30:17 GMT Because convenience sometimes comes at a cost. XDA Developers Those sponsored buttons on your Google TV remote can do so much more than you think https://www.makeuseof.com/remap-sponsored-buttons-google-tv-remote/ Fri, 09 Oct 2026 12:30:14 GMT Time to use them for things I actually need. MakeUseOf Webb telescope detects galaxy origin of the farthest fast radio burst we've seen to date https://www.engadget.com/2282035/webb-telescope-detects-galaxy-origin-of-the-farthest-fast-radio-burst-weve-seen-to-date/ Fri, 09 Oct 2026 12:28:24 +0000 Astronomers used the Webb telescope to see where the farthest fast radio burst we've ever seen had come from. Engadget Following Raspberry Pi price hikes, this $260 8GB kit is now the smarter buy https://www.techradar.com/pro/as-memory-costs-spark-raspberry-pi-price-hikes-avoid-this-usd200-standalone-board-trap-canakits-usd260-8gb-bundle-is-the-smarter-buy Fri, 09 Oct 2026 12:25:51 +0000 <![CDATA[ Raspberry Pi 5 prices are soaring, but this CanaKit 8GB bundle gives you everything you need for just $60 more than a standalone board. ]]> TechRadar Andrew Garfield calling famous friends on the radio is chaotic fun https://mashable.com/entertainment/andrew-garfield-calling-famous-friends-radio Fri, 09 Oct 2026 12:22:08 +0000 Andrew Garfield played "sit down, stand up" on BBC Radio One, calling famous friends and guessing if they're sitting down or standing up. Mashable Google moves free Gemini to Flash-Lite and launches Nano Banana 2.1 https://thenextweb.com/news/gemini-flash-lite-free-users-nano-banana-2-1 Fri, 09 Oct 2026 12:20:12 +0000 <img src="https://media.thenextweb.com/2026/10/gemini-app-home-screen-ask-gemini-pro-model-picker.avif" width="868" height="488"><br /><p>From today, Gemini app users without a paid Google AI plan start losing two of its three models. Free personal accounts move to Gemini Flash-Lite only, according The Next Web Windows Update is shutting down in 2027 for millions of PCs, and yours could be at risk https://www.makeuseof.com/microsoft-is-cutting-off-windows-update-access-for-pcs-in-2027-heres-what-you-need-to-do/ Fri, 09 Oct 2026 12:18:20 GMT A silent certificate swap will lock out unpatched PCs after mid-2027 unless July 2026 patches are installed. MakeUseOf PS5’s next big entertainment update is aimed at One Piece and Jujutsu Kaisen fans https://www.makeuseof.com/ps5s-next-big-entertainment-update-is-aimed-at-anime-fans/ Fri, 09 Oct 2026 12:08:36 GMT A new PS5 hub curates top anime series, games, and original tie-ins like Ghost of Tsushima Legends on the PS5 home screen. MakeUseOf