https://technews.tunlz.dev Top tech news from Ars Technica, TechCrunch, The Verge, and more en-us Thu, 01 Oct 2026 08:43:53 GMT https://www.theinformation.com/briefings/openai-accuses-moonshot-distillation-campaign 2026-10-01T08:37:21Z &lt;p&gt;OpenAI said it recently identified and mitigated a “coordinated model-distillation campaign” involving individuals associated with Moonshot AI, the Chinese developer of Kimi models.&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;OpenAI &lt;a href="https://openai.com/index/disrupting-a-coordinated-model-distillation-ca The Information https://www.techradar.com/computing/gpu/want-to-try-fudging-nvidia-dlss-5-on-games-but-dont-know-how-this-steam-tool-does-the-hard-work-for-you Thu, 01 Oct 2026 08:35:34 +0000 <![CDATA[ Jealous of all those DLSS 5 gaming experiments? Conduct your own with this Steam tool which allows Nvidia's tech to work on PC games with no fuss. ]]> TechRadar https://thenextweb.com/news/pentagon-autonomous-warfare-command-autowarcom Thu, 01 Oct 2026 08:35:18 +0000 <img src="https://media.thenextweb.com/2026/09/pentagon-aerial-view-arlington-virginia.avif" width="868" height="488"><br /><p>The US military is establishing a new command to develop and field drones, robots, and other autonomous systems across all its branches. US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth an The Next Web https://www.makeuseof.com/amazons-octobers-kindle-freebies-include-two-5-star-gems-you-shouldnt-miss/ Thu, 01 Oct 2026 08:11:59 GMT Prime members unlock a curated October lineup with thrillers, romantasy, historical drama and a surprise short read. MakeUseOf https://thenextweb.com/news/dig-ventures-120m-fund-iii-ai-infrastructure Thu, 01 Oct 2026 08:09:38 +0000 <img src="https://media.thenextweb.com/2026/10/dig-ventures-partners.avif" width="868" height="488"><br /><p>DIG Ventures, the London-based firm led by MuleSoft founder Ross Mason, has closed its third fund at $120M. Fund III will back around 30 European pre-seed and seed-stage startups that build s The Next Web https://mashable.com/tech/best-early-amazon-october-prime-day-anker-deals-2026 Thu, 01 Oct 2026 08:00:00 +0000 Save big ahead of Prime Big Deal Days with early Anker sales on top-rated power banks, robot vacuums, and Bluetooth speakers. Mashable https://mashable.com/tech/prime-big-deal-days-october-prime-day-2026-everything-to-know Thu, 01 Oct 2026 08:00:00 +0000 Amazon's Prime Big Deal Days sale (aka October Prime Day) runs from Oct. 6 to 7. Here's what shoppers need to know ahead of time, according to our deals experts. Mashable https://www.techradar.com/home/coffee-machines/hands-on-with-the-lavazza-tabli-the-pod-free-espresso-maker-that-swaps-wasteful-capsules-for-compressed-100-percent-coffee-tablets-and-they-actually-taste-great Thu, 01 Oct 2026 08:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ The Tabli system is just as convenient as coffee capsules, but without the waste. ]]> TechRadar https://thenextweb.com/news/ai-agents-made-failed-hacking-attempts-on-canadas-national-archive Thu, 01 Oct 2026 07:57:10 +0000 <img src="https://media.thenextweb.com/2026/08/ai-agents-wallets-web3-machine-economy-varun-datta.avif" width="868" height="488"><br /><p>On 28 May and again on 9 June, AI agents carried out several simple hacking attempts against a search tool operated by Library and Archives Canada. Transluce, a n The Next Web https://www.engadget.com/2274224/california-law-bans-companies-from-relying-on-ai-to-fire-workers/ Thu, 01 Oct 2026 07:36:44 +0000 California enacts new laws aimed at companies using AI to initiate job cuts or monitor employees. Engadget https://www.techradar.com/televisions/blu-ray/i-cant-live-without-a-4k-blu-ray-player-for-high-quality-movie-viewing-this-panasonic-is-among-the-best-and-is-now-down-25-percent Thu, 01 Oct 2026 07:33:08 +0000 <![CDATA[ If you want the best possible picture and sound quality when watching movies at home, only a 4K Blu-ray player will do — and this Panasonic player will serve you well for years to come, now at a lower price. ]]> TechRadar https://mashable.com/entertainment/east-of-eden-review-cathy-ames-florence-pugh-book-vs-show Thu, 01 Oct 2026 07:01:00 +0000 Early "East of Eden" teasers had viewers concerned that Florence Pugh's Cathy Ames wouldn't be evil. Don't worry: She is. 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Mashable https://www.techradar.com/how-to-watch/tv-shows/watch-the-celebrity-traitors Thu, 01 Oct 2026 07:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Here's how to watch The Celebrity Traitors online and for FREE – Siobhán McSweeney hosts another set of Faithfuls and Traitors at Ardross Castle. ]]> TechRadar https://www.techradar.com/home/coffee-machines/its-international-coffee-day-and-techradar-readers-can-save-15-percent-on-every-delonghi-coffee-machine Thu, 01 Oct 2026 06:30:10 +0000 <![CDATA[ De'Longhi is known for making some of the finest coffee machines on the market — and to celebrate International Coffee Day, TechRadar readers can save 15% on a wide range of models. ]]> TechRadar https://mashable.com/entertainment/nyt-connections-sports-edition-hint-answer-today-october-1-2026 Thu, 01 Oct 2026 06:28:12 +0000 Connections: Sports Edition is a New York Times word game about finding common sports threads between words. How to solve the day's puzzle. Mashable https://mashable.com/entertainment/pips-nyt-games-hints-answers-easy-medium-hard-october-1-2026 Thu, 01 Oct 2026 06:23:33 +0000 The New York Times' latest game, Pips, brings domino fun to your desktop. How to play Pips as well as hints in case you get stuck. Mashable https://www.techradar.com/home/coffee-machines/chefman-coffee-station-pro-review Thu, 01 Oct 2026 06:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ A clever multi-style coffee maker that handles the basics well, but not all its brewing modes work as well as they should. ]]> TechRadar https://www.engadget.com/2274184/apple-tv-is-down/ Thu, 01 Oct 2026 04:22:21 +0000 Several Apple services went down for maintenance on the afternoon of September 30. Only Apple TV remains inaccessible. Engadget https://mashable.com/entertainment/hurdle-hints-answers-october-1-2026 Thu, 01 Oct 2026 04:00:00 +0000 Hints and answers to today's Hurdle all in one place. Mashable https://www.xda-developers.com/this-open-source-mouse-controlled-esp32-desktop-runs-within-the-terminal/ Thu, 01 Oct 2026 03:24:35 GMT It uses some smart tricks to get the job done. XDA Developers https://www.techradar.com/home/coffee-machines/breville-has-slashed-coffee-machine-prices-for-international-coffee-day-and-techradar-readers-get-an-extra-10-percent-off Thu, 01 Oct 2026 02:15:40 +0000 <![CDATA[ Breville arguably makes some of the finest coffee machines around, and now you can nab one for less thanks to our exclusive coupon code that can be used on discounted models too. ]]> TechRadar https://mashable.com/entertainment/wordle-today-answer-october-1-2026 Thu, 01 Oct 2026 02:00:00 +0000 Here's the answer for "Wordle" #1930 on October 1 as well as a few hints, tips, and clues to help you solve it yourself. Mashable https://mashable.com/entertainment/strands-nyt-hint-october-1-2026 Thu, 01 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/nyt-connections-hints-meanings-october-1-2026 Thu, 01 Oct 2026 02:00:00 +0000 Why is NYT Connections trending today? Explaining the meanings behind the clues for NYT Connections #1208. Mashable https://mashable.com/entertainment/nyt-connections-hint-answer-today-october-1-2026 Thu, 01 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://www.techradar.com/phones/the-vivo-x-fold-6-takes-better-photos-than-my-iphone-18-pro-and-weighs-less-than-the-iphone-duo-im-obsessed Thu, 01 Oct 2026 02:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Vivo's latest foldable takes a zero-compromise approach, but does it outshine Apple's novel new foldable? ]]> TechRadar https://www.theverge.com/tech/1002680/vivo-x-fold-6-global-release-specs-cameras 2026-09-30T22:00:00-04:00 <![CDATA[It's a quirk of the release calendar that when Vivo's X Fold 6 launched in China this June, it was just another foldable. Now that it's ready for its global release, the size and aspect ratio feel oddly old-fashioned. The X Fold 6 is much the same size as Vivo's previous foldables, and most The Verge https://www.engadget.com/2274090/how-to-watch-nasa-crew-13-launch/ Thu, 01 Oct 2026 01:20:00 +0000 How to watch NASA&#39;s Crew-13 launch Engadget https://www.techradar.com/pro/rolls-royce-secures-deal-for-skoda-made-hardware-to-drive-the-next-generation-of-nuclear-power-stations Thu, 01 Oct 2026 01:20:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Czech nuclear hardware manufacturer ŠKODA JS has been chosen by Rolls-Royce to deliver safety infrastructure to upcoming power stations in Europe and the UK. ]]> TechRadar https://www.geekwire.com/2026/starcloud-ai-computing-moon-firefly/ Thu, 01 Oct 2026 01:14:38 +0000 <img width="1260" height="709" src="https://cdn.geekwire.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/260930-firefly-starcloud-1260x709.jpg" class="webfeedsFeaturedVisual wp-post-image" alt="Illustration: Elytra craft in lunar orbit with the moon in background" decoding="async" fetchpriority="high" srcset="https: GeekWire https://www.techradar.com/home/vacuums/shark-cordless-vacuums-are-always-bestsellers-on-amazon-low-prices-on-these-two-models-prove-why Thu, 01 Oct 2026 00:53:46 +0000 <![CDATA[ The Shark IZ102 has been a user favourite for years, but the Shark PowerDetect Clean & Empty is my #1 choice for a stick vac for any home. ]]> TechRadar https://www.theinformation.com/articles/behind-factory-founders-spat-cognition-key-hire 2026-10-01T00:48:22Z &lt;p&gt;A dispute over high-flying AI coding firm Cognition’s hiring of a prominent sales leader who had advised rival Factory erupted into a public feud, dividing startups as well as investors within the same venture firm.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Spats between competing startups and their investors flar The Information https://www.theverge.com/tech/1003068/elon-musk-grokipedia-v-0-3-spacexai 2026-09-30T20:23:45-04:00 <![CDATA[Grokipedia, SpaceXAI's AI-powered competitor to Wikipedia, recently started incorporating edits again, and today, it got some design tweaks as part of a v0.3 update, including a new logo and refreshes to its homepage and live edits page. SpaceXAI head of design Benji Taylor calls it a "newl The Verge https://www.techradar.com/pro/100-tb-dna-capsules-stored-in-bullet-like-magazines-could-displace-tape-with-a-roadmap-to-50-pb-per-capsule-but-no-news-about-speed-drive-cost-and-availability Thu, 01 Oct 2026 00:20:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ AtlasBase's Thalia chip writes data into DNA capsules of up to 50 PB, lasting 1,000 years, with no deployment evidence. ]]> TechRadar https://www.theinformation.com/articles/doordash-needs-ai-assistant 2026-10-01T00:00:49Z &lt;p&gt;Tech companies may have already perfected the art of separating consumers from their money—but AI promises to take that capability to a whole new level. 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TechCrunch https://www.techradar.com/pro/opera-adds-a-game-changing-feature-to-its-mobile-browser-that-chrome-should-absolutely-copy-the-browsing-app-has-a-built-in-esim-with-free-3gb-data-that-can-be-used-worldwide Wed, 30 Sep 2026 23:20:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Opera's Android browser now includes an eSIM offering free three-day data, helping travelers stay connected without relying on expensive roaming. ]]> TechRadar https://www.theverge.com/news/1003037/paramount-david-ellison-co-ceo-ynon-kriez 2026-09-30T19:08:49-04:00 <![CDATA[Paramount is appointing a new co-CEO ahead of the close of its $110 billion merger with Warner Bros. Discovery. Ynon Kreiz, previously Mattel's chairman and CEO, will be joining Paramount to lead alongside chairman and CEO David Ellison. According to Paramount, "Ellison will focus on the co The Verge https://techcrunch.com/2026/09/30/the-pentagon-taps-elon-musk-and-palmer-luckey-to-help-decide-what-the-military-should-do-next/ Wed, 30 Sep 2026 23:08:00 +0000 Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth just launched a 120-day study on the future of warfare, led by Elon Musk, Palmer Luckey, and Newt Gingrich, and while it makes sense given their ties to the administration, critics could point out that Musk's and Luckey's companies already sell the kinds of technology TechCrunch https://www.theinformation.com/briefings/microsoft-science-president-peter-lee-step 2026-09-30T23:05:42Z &lt;p&gt;Microsoft veteran Peter Lee, who for years led the company’s internal research unit, will leave the company, he announced Wednesday.&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;Lee is the latest in a string of senior executive departures from Microsoft announced this year. So far this year, Office and Windows boss The Information https://www.theinformation.com/briefings/google-unveils-gemini-4-argon-pricing-well-rivals 2026-09-30T23:03:50Z &lt;p&gt;Google launched Gemini 4 Argon, its latest flagship AI model, touting its abilities in cybersecurity defense and coding, legal and finance work. The company hasn’t launched such a frontier model in nearly a year, prompting questions about whether it could stay in the race with Anthropic and The Information https://www.xda-developers.com/portainer-stopped-supporting-its-community-edition-so-i-switched-to-this-simpler-docker-manager-instead/ Wed, 30 Sep 2026 23:00:16 GMT Dockge replaced Portainer as my Docker GUI, and the difference in simplicity is night and day XDA Developers https://www.makeuseof.com/worried-about-my-apple-tv/ Wed, 30 Sep 2026 23:00:14 GMT Modern updates are pushing my Apple TV 4K to its limits. MakeUseOf