Tech News Aggregator https://technews.tunlz.dev Top tech news from Ars Technica, TechCrunch, The Verge, and more en-us Sun, 04 Oct 2026 13:42:13 GMT Please stop using small AIO liquid coolers in your PC builds https://www.xda-developers.com/stop-using-small-aio-liquid-coolers-in-your-pc-builds/ Sun, 04 Oct 2026 13:33:33 GMT They're just totally inadequate in most scenarios XDA Developers I replaced my cable plan with this free live-TV site, and it's legit https://www.makeuseof.com/i-replaced-my-cable-plan-with-this-free-live-tv-site/ Sun, 04 Oct 2026 13:30:14 GMT Goodbye monthly bills. MakeUseOf Internet speeds vs. bandwidth: What's the difference? https://www.engadget.com/2273852/internet-speeds-vs-bandwidth-differences/ Sun, 04 Oct 2026 13:30:00 +0000 Knowing your internet speed is important, but bandwidth is another important metric that many people overlook. Engadget Free and Plus Google AI users are losing access to some Gemini models https://www.techradar.com/ai-platforms-assistants/gemini/if-youre-on-the-free-or-plus-tiers-for-google-ai-youre-about-to-lose-access-to-some-gemini-models-heres-whats-changing Sun, 04 Oct 2026 13:30:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ If you want access to the best models inside Gemini, you're going to have to start paying for them. ]]> TechRadar AI robot company decommissioned its robots ‘Terminator-style’ in a 75-ton vat of molten steel https://www.tomshardware.com/tech-industry/robotics/ai-robot-company-decommissioned-its-robots-terminator-style-in-a-75-ton-vat-of-molten-steel-arnold-schwarzenegger-suggested-melting-them-one-robot-held-up-a-thumbs-up-sign-as-it-sank-into-molten-metal Sun, 04 Oct 2026 13:20:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ AI Robotics company Figure found a creative way of decommissioning its old F.02 fleet without having to allocate resources for difficult and time-consuming disassembly. ]]> Tom's Hardware What is infill in 3D printing and is it necessary? https://www.engadget.com/2273797/what-is-infill-3d-printing/ Sun, 04 Oct 2026 13:15:00 +0000 The infill settings you use for your 3D prints can make or break them - literally. Let&#39;s talk about what infill does and how you should use it. Engadget ChatGPT-6 Astra cracks 217-year-old Napoleonic code in just six hours https://www.tomshardware.com/tech-industry/artificial-intelligence/chatgpt-6-astra-cracks-217-year-old-napoleonic-code-in-just-six-hours-single-prompt-ai-run-solves-24-rows-of-custom-symbols-from-a-single-image-reveals-lost-troop-orders Sun, 04 Oct 2026 13:08:46 +0000 <![CDATA[ An AI engineer used GPT-6 Astra to reveal the contents of a cipher that hadn’t been read since the Napoleonic Wars. The task was initiated with a single image and prompt, and took just six hours from start to finish. ]]> Tom's Hardware Clonezilla is over 20 years old, and it's still the best free way to clone a drive https://www.xda-developers.com/clonezilla-is-the-best-free-way-to-clone-a-drive/ Sun, 04 Oct 2026 13:00:18 GMT A decades-old rescue ISO that boots from USB, avoids live partition limits, and simplifies cloning for upgrades. XDA Developers I replaced Zapier, IFTTT, Make, and Power Automate with a self-hosted alternative that gives me full control https://www.makeuseof.com/i-replaced-zapier-ifttt-make-and-power-automate-with-a-self-hosted-alternative-that-gives-me-full-control/ Sun, 04 Oct 2026 13:00:16 GMT One server now replaces four logins I used to juggle. MakeUseOf MobLand season 2 episode 4 release date and time on Paramount+ https://www.techradar.com/streaming/paramount-plus/mobland-season-2-episode-4-release-date-time Sun, 04 Oct 2026 13:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Turns out, kidnapping Bella and holding her ransom wasn't quite enough for Frankie. But when does MobLand season 2 episode 4 arrive on Paramount+? ]]> TechRadar <![CDATA[The AirPods Pro 3 are a fantastic deal at $179]]> https://www.theverge.com/gadgets/1004242/airpods-pro-3-amazon-october-prime-day-deal-sale 2026-10-04T09:00:00-04:00 <![CDATA[It’s been a while since we’ve seen a good discount on the Apple AirPods Pro 3, but like the latest iPad Mini and the M5 MacBook Airs, a great one is happening now for October Prime Day. You can snag a pair of the noise-canceling earbuds that include five ear tip sizes, live translation, and The Verge Iranian national extradited to US over alleged $3.4 billion state-backed hacking campaign in rare legal win for law enforcement https://www.tomshardware.com/tech-industry/cyber-security/iranian-national-extradited-to-us-over-alleged-usd3-4-billion-state-backed-hacking-campaign-in-rare-legal-win-for-law-enforcement-operative-helped-steal-31-terabytes-of-data-from-over-300-universities Sun, 04 Oct 2026 12:55:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ An Iranian-Turkish man has been extradited from Montenegro to the U.S. over his alleged role in a hacking campaign that targeted hundreds of universities, companies, and government agencies and stole more than 31 TB of academic data. ]]> Tom's Hardware German utility provider introduces 'gaming electricity' plan targeting high-consumption households, like those running multiple high-end gaming PCs https://www.tomshardware.com/desktops/gaming-pcs/german-utility-provider-introduces-gaming-electricity-plan-targeting-high-consumption-households-like-those-running-multiple-high-end-gaming-pcs-plan-requires-2-500-kwh-per-year-to-offset-a-higher-base-price-claims-to-use-renewable-energy Sun, 04 Oct 2026 12:47:38 +0000 <![CDATA[ SWK Energie launched a new tariff marketed directly towards gamers. While it will not improve the FPS on your gaming PC, it could help cut the electricity bills of large consumers, whether the power is used by an RTX 5090 or a Tesla. ]]> Tom's Hardware Customizing your Samsung Galaxy phone is a bit easier with One UI 9 https://www.engadget.com/2273796/samsung-galaxy-one-ui-9-customization-updates/ Sun, 04 Oct 2026 12:45:00 +0000 Lots of new options just became available to Samsung phones with the latest update. Customize your Quick Panel, Edge Panel and much more. Engadget National Intelligence Director Jay Clayton Will Lead AI Task Force https://www.theinformation.com/briefings/national-intelligence-director-jay-clayton-will-lead-ai-task-force 2026-10-04T12:34:02Z &lt;p&gt;The Trump administration’s new AI task force plans to produce a report on the risks and opportunities of artificial intelligence within 120 days, according to an interview with the newly announced “AI czar” Jay Clayton on Saturday in the Wall Street Journal. Clayton also serves as the direc The Information <![CDATA[The MacBook Air M5 is $200 off for the first time in months]]> https://www.theverge.com/gadgets/1000832/macbook-air-m5-amazon-prime-big-deal-sale 2026-10-04T08:34:01-04:00 <![CDATA[Amazon’s October Prime Day has effectively chopped off Apple’s June price increases. Usually $1,299, the 13-inch MacBook Air with the M5 chip and 512GB of storage is on sale for $1,099 at Amazon. That’s a more palatable price for a machine that’s significantly faster than Apple’s $699 MacBo The Verge <![CDATA[The iPad Mini is slightly cheaper again during Prime Day]]> https://www.theverge.com/gadgets/1000323/apple-ipad-mini-amazon-prime-big-deal-days-sale 2026-10-04T08:31:50-04:00 <![CDATA[Apple bumped up prices on several of its devices in June, and we haven’t seen a good discount on the iPad Mini since. Just ahead of Amazon’s October Prime Big Deals Days, however, both Wi-Fi only and cellular-connected models are $100 off. The Wi-Fi version with 128GB of storage is currentl The Verge I disabled these Android features and my wireless Android Auto became as reliable as a wired connection https://www.xda-developers.com/disabled-these-android-features-my-wireless-android-auto-became-as-reliable-as-wired-connection/ Sun, 04 Oct 2026 12:30:18 GMT Removed the biggest wireless bottlenecks. XDA Developers Spotify's algorithm got me stuck in a loop, but these 5 services broke me out https://www.makeuseof.com/better-ways-to-discover-new-music-than-spotify/ Sun, 04 Oct 2026 12:30:16 GMT Spotify kept serving leftovers so I went looking for a new kitchen. MakeUseOf How to use Android's Motion Assist feature to help with motion sickness https://www.engadget.com/2273792/how-to-use-android-motion-assist-feature-help-with-sickness/ Sun, 04 Oct 2026 12:30:00 +0000 Google&#39;s Motion Assist uses moving shapes on your Android&#39;s screen to help combat motion sickness. Here&#39;s how it works and how to enable it. Engadget Microsoft using wetlands and native gardens to 'camouflage' 20-plus data center sites by blending them into nature https://www.tomshardware.com/tech-industry/data-centers/microsoft-is-using-wetlands-and-native-gardens-to-camouflage-20-plus-data-center-sites-by-blending-them-into-nature-critics-blast-the-biomimicry-effort-as-lipstick-on-a-pig-amid-a-20-year-gas-power-deal Sun, 04 Oct 2026 12:30:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Microsoft is bringing nature-inspired landscaping to more than 20 data center sites as critics question its motives. ]]> Tom's Hardware How much does DDR5 RAM speed matter for gaming? https://www.engadget.com/2273791/how-much-ddr5-ram-speed-matters-for-gaming/ Sun, 04 Oct 2026 12:15:00 +0000 Wondering whether DDR5 speed impacts your gaming performance? Dive into how memory bandwidth and latency influence frame rates and overall gameplay. Engadget 'AI Torture Chamber' triggers massive backlash for putting chatbots in simulated pain https://www.tomshardware.com/tech-industry/artificial-intelligence/ai-torture-chamber-triggers-massive-backlash-for-putting-chatbots-in-simulated-pain-critics-issue-death-threats-while-anthropomorphizing-text-predictors-demand-github-remove-the-repository-over-unethical-treatment Sun, 04 Oct 2026 12:05:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ AI "torture chamber" draws vast online criticism, and a corresponding amount of ridicule — tech newbies and AI evangelists go nuts anthropomorphizing an LLM ]]> Tom's Hardware I turned an old dual-band Wi-Fi router into a dedicated IoT access point, and my main network is finally clean https://www.xda-developers.com/turned-dual-band-wi-fi-router-into-iot-access-point-network-clean/ Sun, 04 Oct 2026 12:00:17 GMT My smart home was causing problems. XDA Developers I got Windows 11 running buttery smooth on a nine-year-old laptop with just these settings https://www.makeuseof.com/windows-11-running-buttery-smooth-on-a-nine-year-old-laptop-with-just-these-settings/ Sun, 04 Oct 2026 12:00:15 GMT I cut back the visual effects, cleared the clutter, and gave an aging Core i3 a little breathing room MakeUseOf <![CDATA[The forgotten Chromebook that started it all]]> https://www.theverge.com/podcast/1001215/the-forgotten-chromebook-that-started-it-all 2026-10-04T08:00:00-04:00 <![CDATA[Google didn't even call the first Chromebook a "Chromebook." The Cr-48 had no interesting design and no bright logos - it wasn't even designed to be a product you could buy. Instead, it was a portal to a big new idea about computers. In this week's episode of Version History, The Verge's Ni The Verge <![CDATA[The rise, fall, and rise of portable MP3 players]]> https://www.theverge.com/column/1003566/history-apple-ipod-mp3-music-player 2026-10-04T08:00:00-04:00 <![CDATA[This is The Stepback, a weekly newsletter breaking down one essential story from the tech world. For more on the collapse and the resurgence of the portable media player, follow Terrence O'Brien. The Stepback arrives in our subscribers' inboxes on Sunday at 8AM ET. Opt in for The Stepback h The Verge <![CDATA[Amazon’s colorful and sturdy new Kindles]]> https://www.theverge.com/tech/1004199/amazon-kindle-openai-dots-witcher-3-remastered-bose-wired-headphones 2026-10-04T08:00:00-04:00 <![CDATA[Hi, friends! Welcome to Installer No. 146, your guide to the best and Verge-iest stuff in the world. (If you're new here, welcome, it's October already?, and also you can read all the old editions at the Installer homepage.) This week, I'm wishing I could do Walmart potato drone delivery in The Verge Google Japan shows off wild conveyor-belt keyboard with keys that move to your fingers https://www.tomshardware.com/peripherals/keyboards/google-japan-shows-off-wild-conveyor-belt-keyboard-with-keys-that-move-to-your-fingers-3d-printable-gboard-features-four-belts-with-29-keys-each-built-to-make-one-hand-typing-easier Sun, 04 Oct 2026 11:40:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ This keyboard is designed so that you don't have to move your hands or arms to press its keys. It's not going to be put on sale, but you can build one yourself. ]]> Tom's Hardware PowerToys can tell you which app is locking a file, and it ended every "file in use" error I've had https://www.xda-developers.com/powertoys-can-tell-which-app-locking-file-ended-every-file-in-use-error/ Sun, 04 Oct 2026 11:31:17 GMT Enter File Locksmith. XDA Developers US Navy uses Xbox-style controllers to fire anti-drone lasers deployed on ships https://www.tomshardware.com/peripherals/controllers-gamepads/us-navy-uses-xbox-style-controllers-to-fire-anti-drone-lasers-deployed-on-ships-usd13-per-shot-laser-weapon-deployed-in-the-strait-of-hormuz-uses-a-familiar-interface-instead-of-a-custom-control-system Sun, 04 Oct 2026 11:15:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ This would make it easier for sailors to get used to controlling the weapon system, as they're probably already comfortable holding a controller. ]]> Tom's Hardware All hail electrification. But let’s talk about the hard part. https://arstechnica.com/science/2026/10/all-hail-electrification-but-lets-talk-about-the-hard-part/ Sun, 04 Oct 2026 11:05:53 +0000 <![CDATA[The IEA and climate negotiators want to set a target for shifting the economy to run on electricity.]]> Ars Technica I tried out DLSS 5 on my old Wii game collection, and it looks just as weird as you'd imagine https://www.xda-developers.com/i-tried-out-dlss-5-on-my-old-wii-game-collection-and-it-looks-just-as-weird-as-youd-imagine/ Sun, 04 Oct 2026 11:00:17 GMT How much neural rendering is too much neural rendering? XDA Developers I didn’t realize how much of a compromise Chrome was until I switched to Brave https://www.makeuseof.com/i-didnt-realize-how-much-of-a-compromise-chrome-was-until-switched-brave/ Sun, 04 Oct 2026 11:00:15 GMT Brave browser offers built-in ad blocking, background video playback, and a paid VPN service. MakeUseOf Open-source tool designs LEGO builds with more than 2,000 real pieces https://www.tomshardware.com/tech-industry/artificial-intelligence/open-source-tool-designs-lego-builds-with-more-than-2-000-real-pieces-their-programs-output-detailed-cad-files-but-no-models-have-been-built-yet Sun, 04 Oct 2026 10:50:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Carlos Antelo's open-source ldraw-nova lets GPT-6 Astra and Claude Opus 5.5 design LEGO models as LDraw CAD files. ]]> Tom's Hardware These free apps got good enough that I finally canceled the paid versions https://www.makeuseof.com/these-free-apps-got-good-enough-that-i-finally-canceled-the-paid-versions/ Sun, 04 Oct 2026 10:30:15 GMT My bank account thanks me for these four switches. MakeUseOf Portable Bluetooth CD player has a glow-in-the-dark transparent green finish, modern features https://www.tomshardware.com/peripherals/portable-bluetooth-cd-player-has-a-glow-in-the-dark-transparent-green-finish-modern-features-new-limited-edition-has-usb-c-bluetooth-5-3-rechargeable-li-ion-and-wont-get-lost-in-your-dimly-lit-den Sun, 04 Oct 2026 10:25:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Sincere Inc. has released its Pixel Tunes portable Bluetooth CD player in an alluring new ‘After Hours’ finish. ]]> Tom's Hardware My home lab finally has an AI brain, and it's Claude Code through MCP https://www.xda-developers.com/home-lab-ai-brain-claude-code-mcp/ Sun, 04 Oct 2026 10:00:16 GMT Claude Code + Home Assistant is brilliant combo. XDA Developers Your FPS counter is telling you only half the story https://www.makeuseof.com/your-nvidia-fps-counter-is-telling-you-only-half-the-story/ Sun, 04 Oct 2026 10:00:14 GMT Frame Generation is doubling your FPS counter, and only half of them are real. MakeUseOf Free browser-based AI-generated Taipei GTA clone hits 1.2 million concurrent players in three days https://www.tomshardware.com/video-games/pc-gaming/free-browser-based-ai-generated-taipei-gta-clone-hits-1-2-million-concurrent-players-in-three-days-vibe-coded-game-cost-usd10-000-in-ai-tokens-to-build-is-set-on-the-streets-of-taipei Sun, 04 Oct 2026 10:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Developers AICodeWith have vibe-coded and published a free browser-based game dubbed Taipei GTA. It reportedly cost $10,000 in tokens to get to this state. ]]> Tom's Hardware How I think Microsoft's campaign to fix Windows 11 is going after 6 months https://www.techradar.com/computing/windows/were-6-months-into-microsofts-campaign-to-fix-windows-11-here-are-5-things-it-got-right-and-3-glaring-oversights Sun, 04 Oct 2026 10:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ There have been commendable performance, search, and interface tweaks — but those bugs remain problematic. ]]> TechRadar Save $10 on preorders of Nintendos The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time https://mashable.com/entertainment/oct-4-legend-of-zelda-ocarina-of-time-preorder-deal Sun, 04 Oct 2026 09:22:10 +0000 Physical preorders for Nintendo's The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time remake are already $10 off at Amazon. Mashable 21 early October Prime Day tech deals, hand-picked by our gadget-obsessed experts https://mashable.com/tech/best-early-october-prime-day-tech-deals-2026 Sun, 04 Oct 2026 09:19:20 +0000 The best early October Prime Day tech deals include discounts on the AirPods 4, Fire tablets, and a popular DJI vlogging camera. Mashable Learn piano at home for less than $16 a year with this AI-powered app https://mashable.com/life/oct-4-flowkey-classic-plan-5-year-subscription Sun, 04 Oct 2026 09:00:00 +0000 Master piano from the comfort of home with this 5-year subscription to flowkey Piano Learning App. Mashable Instead of paying $99.99 per year for Microsoft 365, you can get Microsoft Office for life for $89.97 https://mashable.com/tech/oct-4-microsoft-office-home-business-for-mac-2021 Sun, 04 Oct 2026 09:00:00 +0000 Microsoft Office for Mac comes with Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and more with no monthly fees. Mashable How to watch Commanders vs. Colts in the NFL online for free https://mashable.com/entertainment/commanders-colts-nfl-2026-live-stream-for-free Sun, 04 Oct 2026 09:00:00 +0000 How to watch NFL for free. Live stream the NFL for free from anywhere in the world. Mashable How to watch Broncos vs. 49ers in the NFL online for free https://mashable.com/entertainment/broncos-49ers-nfl-2026-live-stream-for-free Sun, 04 Oct 2026 09:00:00 +0000 How to watch NFL for free. Live stream the NFL for free from anywhere in the world. Mashable How to watch Patriots vs. Bills in the NFL online for free https://mashable.com/entertainment/patriots-bills-nfl-2026-live-stream-for-free Sun, 04 Oct 2026 09:00:00 +0000 How to watch NFL for free. Live stream the NFL for free from anywhere in the world. Mashable The MacBook Neo has a ton of child and teen safety tools: How to set them up https://mashable.com/tech/how-to-set-up-macbook-neo-child-safety-tools-screen-time Sun, 04 Oct 2026 09:00:00 +0000 MacOS includes a bunch of child safety features, including screen time limits. Here's how to set up parental controls on the MacBook Neo. Mashable Which Hogwarts house does your tech say you belong in? https://www.techradar.com/streaming/entertainment/which-hogwarts-house-do-you-belong-in-tell-us-about-your-tech-and-this-harry-potter-quiz-will-do-the-rest Sun, 04 Oct 2026 09:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Love tech? A big fan of Harry Potter? This 31-question quiz will work out which Hogwarts house you'd be sorted into based on your gadgets. ]]> TechRadar