https://technews.tunlz.dev Top tech news from Ars Technica, TechCrunch, The Verge, and more en-us Fri, 09 Oct 2026 12:32:01 GMT 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 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 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 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 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 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 https://www.techradar.com/home/ikeas-new-alarm-clock-will-charge-your-phone-and-give-you-temperature-and-humidity-readings-and-im-hoping-it-launches-worldwide Fri, 09 Oct 2026 12:07:44 +0000 <![CDATA[ The IKEA Stengrönska is an affordable alarm clock packed with features, but it's only on sale in Japan and China right now. ]]> TechRadar https://www.xda-developers.com/i-integrated-proxmox-with-home-assistant-and-my-proxmox-home-lab-manages-itself-now/ Fri, 09 Oct 2026 12:00:16 GMT Home Assistant automations control my Proxmox lab XDA Developers https://www.makeuseof.com/decade-reading-kindles-switched-to-kobo/ Fri, 09 Oct 2026 12:00:14 GMT I never expected to switch to an eReader outside of the Kindle ecosystem, but I am so glad I did. MakeUseOf https://mashable.com/tech/apples-kitchen-gadget-smart-home-event-leaks Fri, 09 Oct 2026 12:00:00 +0000 Get all the leaks ahead of Apple's smart home event, including a new countertop hub, HomePod mini, and Apple TV 4K. Mashable https://techcrunch.com/2026/10/09/xonas-commercial-gps-alternative-is-about-to-go-live/ Fri, 09 Oct 2026 12:00:00 +0000 Xona's precision timing and navigation service will enter beta testing after SpaceX launches six satellites designed by the company. TechCrunch https://www.engadget.com/2281840/what-to-expect-at-apples-welcome-home-event-next-week/ Fri, 09 Oct 2026 12:00:00 +0000 The company is reportedly rebooting its smart home ambitions with a smart display and a whole bunch of other accessories. Engadget https://www.techradar.com/pro/us-bars-microsoft-adobe-and-major-it-firms-from-green-card-program-for-skilled-foreign-workers-to-protect-american-jobs Fri, 09 Oct 2026 12:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ The Trump administration wants to protect American jobs, and that means suspending skilled worker programs for top US companies. ]]> TechRadar https://www.techradar.com/gaming/dylan-is-an-involuntary-hero-although-he-chooses-to-become-one-he-just-doesnt-know-it-in-the-beginning-control-resonant-composer-explains-the-design-process-for-dylans-theme-song-revealing-his-track-is-essentially-jesses-theme-backwards Fri, 09 Oct 2026 12:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Control Resonant composer Petri Alanko has shared his process for developing Dylan's theme song, compared to his sister's, Jesse. ]]> TechRadar https://thenextweb.com/news/meta-bans-bytedance-tiktok-ads Fri, 09 Oct 2026 11:54:32 +0000 <img src="https://media.thenextweb.com/2026/07/meta-avoids-second-addiction-trial-teen-drops-case.avif" width="868" height="488"><br /><p>Meta has banned ByteDance, the Chinese parent company of TikTok, from advertising on Facebook and Instagram in seven countries, including the US, Bloomberg News r The Next Web https://thenextweb.com/news/zuckerberg-muse-launch-safety-concerns-nyt Fri, 09 Oct 2026 11:52:17 +0000 <img src="https://media.thenextweb.com/2026/09/meta-muse-for-small-business.avif" width="868" height="488"><br /><p>In August, Mark Zuckerberg met Meta’s chief AI officer, Alexandr Wang, and its head of AI product, Nat Friedman, Eli Tan reported for The New York Times on Friday. They discussed Insti The Next Web https://mashable.com/entertainment/gta-6-official-merch-collection-where-to-buy Fri, 09 Oct 2026 11:43:43 +0000 Rockstar Games officially dropped the GTA 6 merch collection featuring Vice City shirts, Zippo lighters, vinyl preorders, and collectible bundles. Mashable https://thenextweb.com/news/trump-artificial-intelligence-enemy-super-intelligence Fri, 09 Oct 2026 11:39:54 +0000 <img src="https://media.thenextweb.com/2026/10/donald-trump-american-flag-blue-sky.avif" width="868" height="488"><br /><p>US President Donald Trump wrote on Truth that the White House sees anyone who says “artificial intelligence” instead of “super intelligence” as “THE ENEMY”. “The White House con The Next Web https://www.makeuseof.com/one-everyday-kitchen-appliance-could-be-using-1tb-of-your-data-in-just-10-days/ Fri, 09 Oct 2026 11:30:36 GMT A high-end Keurig's Wi-Fi features allegedly triggered a torrent of local traffic that overwhelmed the home network. MakeUseOf https://www.xda-developers.com/open-source-tools-to-improve-development-workflow-on-windows/ Fri, 09 Oct 2026 11:30:18 GMT From setup to API testing, these open-source tools cut out everyday development friction. XDA Developers https://www.techradar.com/vpn/vpn-services/nba-legend-shaquille-oneal-teams-up-with-nordvpn-taking-over-nyc-to-raise-awareness-of-digital-threats Fri, 09 Oct 2026 11:27:34 +0000 <![CDATA[ The NBA legend, alongside other pro-basketball players, came out to demonstrate the blocking power of Next Gen Antivirus in a new way ]]> TechRadar https://mashable.com/tech/microsoft-previews-surface-laptop-ultra-local-ai-agents Fri, 09 Oct 2026 11:25:15 +0000 Explore Microsoft's Surface Laptop Ultra preview featuring local AI agents, Nvidia RTX Spark architecture, and Windows OS updates. Mashable https://www.engadget.com/2282005/anthropic-offers-open-source-software-free-ai-security-checks/ Fri, 09 Oct 2026 11:24:27 +0000 Anthropic is offering open-source projects a new way to check for vulnerabilities with its OSS Scanner. Engadget https://www.techradar.com/ai-platforms-assistants/i-made-two-games-with-googles-new-ai-game-generator-without-writing-a-line-of-code-but-would-i-actually-want-to-play-them Fri, 09 Oct 2026 11:22:46 +0000 <![CDATA[ I used Google Playground to create two games from descriptions alone, but the results showed why making something playable is very different from making a genuinely great game. ]]> TechRadar https://mashable.com/entertainment/seth-meyers-trump-rally-crowd-size Fri, 09 Oct 2026 11:22:31 +0000 Seth Meyers has reacted to Trump talking about the size of the crowd during a recent rally. Mashable https://mashable.com/tech/woot-amazon-basics-deals-2026 Fri, 09 Oct 2026 11:20:39 +0000 Get discounted Amazon office supplies at Woot. Making savings of more than $140 on select products. Mashable https://mashable.com/tech/oct-9-sony-100-inch-tv-1000-off-deal Fri, 09 Oct 2026 11:15:03 +0000 As of Oct. 9, the Sony 100-inch BRAVIA 3 II LED 4K TV has hit its lowest-ever price at Amazon of $1,998, 36% off its list price of $3,099.99. Mashable https://thenextweb.com/news/openai-revenue-70bn-year-end-50bn-september Fri, 09 Oct 2026 11:11:06 +0000 <img src="https://media.thenextweb.com/2026/10/openai-logo-stickers-pastel-table-blurred-leaves.avif" width="868" height="488"><br /><p>OpenAI expects its annualised revenue to reach or exceed $70bn by the end of the year, Bloomberg reported on Friday. The company shared the forecast with investors The Next Web https://www.tomshardware.com/tech-industry/pc-shipments-tumble-over-20-percent-in-3q26-as-chip-shortages-bite-top-three-pc-vendors-ship-11-6-million-fewer-units-year-over-year Fri, 09 Oct 2026 11:10:05 +0000 <![CDATA[ PC shipments for the third quarter of 2026 drop by 15.8 million units, with Lenovo, HP, and Dell being hit the hardest. Memory chip manufacturers estimate that the situation will not improve until 2028 or 2029, even as Acer believes that PC prices will decline by late 2027. ]]> Tom's Hardware https://www.techradar.com/pro/security/in-open-source-cybersecurity-ai-is-kind-of-a-problem-but-it-can-also-be-a-solution Fri, 09 Oct 2026 11:05:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Approximately 66,000 unique entries are expected to emerge in 2026 , many boosted or even created by AI. ]]> TechRadar https://thenextweb.com/news/healthcare-ai-human-context-claims-workers-compensation Fri, 09 Oct 2026 11:04:11 +0000 <img src="https://media.thenextweb.com/2026/10/doctors-laptop-ai-interface-composite.avif" width="868" height="488"><br /><p>Artificial intelligence is rapidly reshaping healthcare, but many of the industry’s biggest operational problems remain unresolved. Hospitals continue facing administrative bo The Next Web https://arstechnica.com/space/2026/10/rocket-report-a-rare-falcon-9-scrub-is-it-just-about-vulcans-time-to-shine/ Fri, 09 Oct 2026 11:00:57 +0000 <![CDATA["I can say we’re weeks away from launching on Vulcan."]]> Ars Technica https://www.xda-developers.com/sata-ssd-smartest-second-drive-spending-more-on-nvme-pointless/ Fri, 09 Oct 2026 11:00:17 GMT You can save money without hurting performance by choosing SATA XDA Developers https://www.makeuseof.com/cheapest-ryobi-tools-not-from-home-depot/ Fri, 09 Oct 2026 11:00:15 GMT Home Depot isn't the only place you can buy Ryobi power tools; don't skip this low-cost store. MakeUseOf https://www.tomshardware.com/tech-industry/artificial-intelligence/independent-tests-rank-mistrals-new-trillion-parameter-large-4-the-best-ai-model-outside-the-u-s-and-china-but-chinese-open-weights-still-overcome-europes-best-efforts Fri, 09 Oct 2026 11:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Artificial Analysis scores Mistral’s new Large 4 at 38, behind open models from Xiaomi, Z.ai, Moonshot, and DeepSeek. ]]> Tom's Hardware https://www.tomshardware.com/monitors/gaming-monitors/grab-this-32-inch-4k-oled-gaming-monitor-from-asrock-for-the-super-low-price-of-usd596-dual-mode-refresh-rates-and-resolutions-let-you-switch-between-high-fidelity-and-esports-gaming Fri, 09 Oct 2026 10:56:13 +0000 <![CDATA[ Save 33% on the 32-inch ASRock Phantom Gaming 4K OLED gaming monitor at Newegg. ]]> Tom's Hardware https://www.techradar.com/pro/why-identity-needs-a-heartbeat-not-a-checkpoint Fri, 09 Oct 2026 10:55:48 +0000 <![CDATA[ Fraudsters bypass login checkpoints post-verification—here's why identity must be monitored continuously, not just checked once. ]]> TechRadar https://www.engadget.com/2281997/netflix-the-altruists-sam-bankman-fried-trailer/ Fri, 09 Oct 2026 10:54:19 +0000 Watch the trailer for Netflix's The Altruists, a mini-series about the rise and fall of cryptocurrency exchange FTX. Engadget https://www.tomshardware.com/laptops/macbooks/save-usd200-on-the-2026-m5-macbook-air-right-now-undoing-apples-june-price-hike-with-prices-starting-from-usd1-099-amazon-deal-nets-you-current-gen-models-with-16gb-or-24gb-ram-and-up-to-1tb-storage Fri, 09 Oct 2026 10:47:15 +0000 <![CDATA[ Grab Apple's 2026 MacBook Air with M5 chip for $1,099 right now, a $200 price drop that knocks it back to its early 2026 pricing. ]]> Tom's Hardware https://mashable.com/tech/stuff-your-kindle-free-halloween-books Fri, 09 Oct 2026 10:46:38 +0000 Stuff Your Kindle Day is live on Oct. 8-10. Halloween Hauntfest, hosted by Indie Visible, is offering freebooks in all genres. Mashable https://mashable.com/article/f1-live-stream-for-free Fri, 09 Oct 2026 10:44:23 +0000 How to watch F1 for free. Live stream the 2026 F1 season for free from anywhere in the world. Mashable https://www.techradar.com/ai-platforms-assistants/i-dont-think-this-is-a-fight-that-artists-can-afford-to-walk-away-from-award-winning-illustrator-rob-biddulph-says-human-creativity-is-worth-defending-against-ai Fri, 09 Oct 2026 10:43:34 +0000 <![CDATA[ Rob Biddulph says the problem with AI art isn't quality — it's personality ]]> TechRadar https://mashable.com/entertainment/singapore-gp-f1-live-stream-free Fri, 09 Oct 2026 10:43:29 +0000 How to watch F1 for free. Live stream the Singapore GP in the 2026 F1 season for free from anywhere in the world. Mashable https://www.techradar.com/pro/this-energizer-3-in-1-wireless-charger-is-my-favorite-best-buy-deal-for-keeping-your-apple-devices-charged-and-organized-when-working-from-home-its-under-usd18-and-includes-free-trials-for-apple-tv-and-apple-music Fri, 09 Oct 2026 10:31:32 +0000 <![CDATA[ Give your work-from-home desk a tidy upgrade with 65% off this Energizer 3-in-1 MagSafe wireless charger. ]]> TechRadar https://www.makeuseof.com/made-mesh-wifi-less-wireless-got-faster/ Fri, 09 Oct 2026 10:30:15 GMT There are two kinds of mesh networks, and the one you pick matters. MakeUseOf https://www.techradar.com/pro/moving-ai-from-pilot-to-production-starts-with-the-data Fri, 09 Oct 2026 10:30:07 +0000 <![CDATA[ Turning AI projects from the pilot stage to delivering business value depends on having a strong data foundation. ]]> TechRadar https://www.techradar.com/pro/linux-founder-linus-torvalds-says-ai-is-a-gateway-drug-into-programming-but-cautions-about-using-ai-for-serious-work Fri, 09 Oct 2026 10:30:04 +0000 <![CDATA[ Torvalds said AI can do “really good code” but warned against it when users are unsure what the end result should be. ]]> TechRadar https://www.tomshardware.com/pc-components/ssds/kioxia-unveils-e1-l-ssds-for-hyperscalers-with-up-to-122-88tb-capacity-extreme-density-meets-compact-form-factor Fri, 09 Oct 2026 10:30:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Kioxia's LD4-series SSDs can store up to 122.88TB of data in a compact form-factor, but its performance remains a mystery. ]]> Tom's Hardware https://thenextweb.com/news/8-best-ai-app-builders-for-2026 Fri, 09 Oct 2026 10:29:53 +0000 <img src="https://media.thenextweb.com/2026/09/AI-technology.avif" width="868" height="488"><br /><p>Which AI app generator turns a prompt into a working business app on your own data, with logins and roles from day one A year ago, “AI app builder” meant a tool that produced a convincing mockup. In The Next Web https://mashable.com/tech/dyson-w1-pencilwash-dok-launch-where-to-buy Fri, 09 Oct 2026 10:29:51 +0000 Dyson launched the W1 PencilWash + Dok, an upgraded $349.99 wet-floor cleaner with an 84,000-filament roller, a magnetic charging dock, and an automatic self-cleaning mode. Mashable