https://technews.tunlz.dev Top tech news from Ars Technica, TechCrunch, The Verge, and more en-us Mon, 05 Oct 2026 08:59:06 GMT https://mashable.com/tech/oct-5-early-prime-day-echo-show-5-deal Mon, 05 Oct 2026 08:31:31 +0000 Best smart home deal at Amazon. Save 40% on the Echo Show 5 at Amazon. Mashable https://thenextweb.com/news/sam-altman-ai-risks-politico-anthropic Mon, 05 Oct 2026 08:28:41 +0000 <img src="https://media.thenextweb.com/2026/09/sam-altman-green-sweater-speaking-dark-stage-devday-livestream-1736.avif" width="868" height="488"><br /><p>OpenAI chief Sam Altman says the gains from AI are worth some harm. He also says the tech should stay open to the public. Altman made the comment The Next Web https://www.techradar.com/pro/phone-communications/bt-signs-rescue-deal-to-save-talktalk-but-the-uk-government-still-wants-to-have-its-say-on-genuinely-unprecedented-situation Mon, 05 Oct 2026 08:27:39 +0000 <![CDATA[ BT closes in on TalkTalk deal - what might it mean for you? ]]> TechRadar https://mashable.com/tech/oct-5-early-prime-day-apple-macbook-air-m5-13-inch-deal Mon, 05 Oct 2026 08:21:08 +0000 Find the best MacBook Air deal. Save 15% on the 13-inch 2026 MacBook Air M5 at Amazon. Mashable https://www.engadget.com/2276917/google-fitbit-edge-leaks-out-with-a-screen-and-pixel-11-colors/ Mon, 05 Oct 2026 08:18:13 +0000 The upcoming Fitbit Edge looks like a replacement for the Fitbit Charge last seen in 2023. Engadget https://mashable.com/tech/oct-5-early-prime-day-apple-ipad-pro-11-inch-deal Mon, 05 Oct 2026 08:13:53 +0000 Apple's 11-inch M5 iPad Pro is on sale for $1,139 at Amazon. Score Mashable's pick for the best pro tablet at a rare discount. Mashable https://thenextweb.com/news/musk-spacexai-renamed-spacexsi Mon, 05 Oct 2026 07:41:07 +0000 <img src="https://media.thenextweb.com/2026/09/elonmusk-west-wing-press.avif" width="868" height="488"><br /><p>Elon Musk said on Sunday that SpaceX’s artificial intelligence unit, SpaceXAI, will change its name to SpaceXSI. The plan follows an order from US President Donald Trump directing federal The Next Web https://mashable.com/entertainment/france-belgium-nations-league-2026-live-stream-for-free Mon, 05 Oct 2026 07:00:00 +0000 How to watch Nations League for free. Live steam France vs. Belgium in Nations League for free from anywhere in the world. Mashable https://www.tomshardware.com/live/news/amazon-prime-big-deal-days-2026 Mon, 05 Oct 2026 06:48:40 +0000 <![CDATA[ Get all the best deals in the October 2026 Amazon Prime Big Deal Days tech event. ]]> Tom's Hardware https://www.xda-developers.com/this-esp32-weather-display-uses-a-human-presence-radar-to-light-the-screen-when-someones-close/ Mon, 05 Oct 2026 06:04:42 GMT A smart way to save on power. XDA Developers https://mashable.com/entertainment/italy-turkey-nations-league-2026-live-stream-for-free Mon, 05 Oct 2026 06:00:00 +0000 How to watch Nations League for free. Live steam Italy vs. Turkey in Nations League for free from anywhere in the world. Mashable https://thenextweb.com/news/pandektes-13-5m-series-a-legal-research Mon, 05 Oct 2026 05:49:07 +0000 <img src="https://media.thenextweb.com/2026/10/pandektes-co-founders-studio-portrait.avif" width="868" height="488"><br /><p>Building a company like this requires relentlessness, belief and dedication. Every start-up will have low points, but we’ve always as founders had this die hard conviction tha The Next Web https://www.xda-developers.com/someone-made-their-own-kde-connect-remote-and-people-want-it-merged-with-the-real-deal/ Mon, 05 Oct 2026 05:40:12 GMT It really is that impressive. XDA Developers https://mashable.com/entertainment/nyt-connections-sports-edition-hint-answer-today-october-5-2026 Mon, 05 Oct 2026 05:36:51 +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-5-2026 Mon, 05 Oct 2026 05:32:03 +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://arstechnica.com/science/2026/10/new-forensice-evidence-supports-egyptian-retainer-sacrifice/ Mon, 05 Oct 2026 04:00:52 +0000 <![CDATA[Fresh analysis of First Dynasty mass burials finds signs of fatal blunt force trauma on 39 percent of skulls]]> Ars Technica https://mashable.com/entertainment/hurdle-hints-answers-october-5-2026 Mon, 05 Oct 2026 04:00:00 +0000 Hints and answers to today's Hurdle all in one place. Mashable https://mashable.com/science/moon-phase-today-oct-5-2026 Mon, 05 Oct 2026 04:00:00 +0000 See the Moon phase expected for October 5, 2026 as well as when the next Full Moon is expected. Mashable https://mashable.com/entertainment/nyt-connections-hints-meanings-october-5-2026 Mon, 05 Oct 2026 02:00:00 +0000 Why is NYT Connections trending today? Explaining the meanings behind the clues for NYT Connections #1211. Mashable https://mashable.com/entertainment/nyt-connections-hint-answer-today-october-5-2026 Mon, 05 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://mashable.com/entertainment/strands-nyt-hint-october-5-2026 Mon, 05 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/wordle-today-answer-october-5-2026 Mon, 05 Oct 2026 02:00:00 +0000 Here's the answer for "Wordle" #1934 on October 5 as well as a few hints, tips, and clues to help you solve it yourself. Mashable https://mashable.com/entertainment/lanterns-ending-explainer-who-killed-hal-jordan Mon, 05 Oct 2026 02:00:00 +0000 The "Lanterns" Season 1 finale answered several questions, including who killed Hal Jordan, and how Sinestro escaped. Let's break it down. Mashable https://www.engadget.com/2274822/benefits-of-second-monitor-explained/ Mon, 05 Oct 2026 00:30:00 +0000 Adding a second monitor is a huge upgrade, even if you aren&#39;t doing intensive work like editing video or accounting. More screen space is always helpful. Engadget https://www.techradar.com/pro/you-probably-have-one-election-cycle-quiet-warning-about-data-centers-sparked-a-grassroots-movement-that-is-ousting-oregon-politicians-and-threatening-tech-giants Mon, 05 Oct 2026 00:10:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Oregon’s data center expansion faces organized opposition after tax incentives trigger lawsuits, political consequences and demands for statewide policy changes. ]]> TechRadar https://www.xda-developers.com/tested-dlss-5-on-rtx-4080-performance-cost-made-me-regret-enabling-it/ Mon, 05 Oct 2026 00:00:18 GMT Nightmare visuals weren't the only downside. XDA Developers https://www.engadget.com/2274743/how-retro-consoles-handled-graphics-before-modern-gpu/ Mon, 05 Oct 2026 00:00:00 +0000 Graphics chips could draw but not compute, until the Xbox arrived. Engadget https://www.engadget.com/2274707/mac-mini-cheaper-than-macbook-reason/ Sun, 04 Oct 2026 23:45:00 +0000 If you&#39;re trying to decide between a MacBook and a Mac mini, you might be interested to know why there&#39;s a price difference. Engadget https://www.engadget.com/2274706/why-avoid-using-macbook-screen-protector/ Sun, 04 Oct 2026 23:30:00 +0000 Screen protectors can do more harm than good. Engadget https://www.engadget.com/2276417/every-starlink-dish-available-which-setup-right/ Sun, 04 Oct 2026 23:15:00 +0000 Everyone has different needs when it comes to internet connectivity, and Starlink&#39;s dish selection caters to a many applications, from stationary to mobile. Engadget https://www.xda-developers.com/espanso-has-saved-me-more-time-than-any-ai-tool-ive-tried-this-year/ Sun, 04 Oct 2026 23:01:18 GMT A few shortcuts have done more for my productivity than any chatbot. XDA Developers https://www.engadget.com/2274701/when-worth-getting-sound-card-for-pc/ Sun, 04 Oct 2026 23:00:00 +0000 Whether or not adding a sound card makes sense really depends on how you&#39;re regularly using your PC. Engadget https://www.techradar.com/gaming/nyt-connections-today-answers-hints-5-october-2026 Sun, 04 Oct 2026 23:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Looking for NYT Connections answers and hints? Here's all you need to know to solve today's game, plus my commentary on the puzzles. ]]> TechRadar https://www.techradar.com/computing/websites-apps/quordle-today-answers-clues-5-october-2026 Sun, 04 Oct 2026 23:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Looking for Quordle clues? We can help. Plus get the answers to Quordle today and past solutions. ]]> TechRadar https://www.techradar.com/computing/websites-apps/nyt-strands-today-answers-hints-5-october-2026 Sun, 04 Oct 2026 23:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Looking for NYT Strands answers and hints? Here's all you need to know to solve today's game, including the spangram. ]]> TechRadar https://www.engadget.com/2274700/iphone-duo-apple-popular-features-wont-come-with/ Sun, 04 Oct 2026 22:45:00 +0000 The iPhone Duo lacks a few features we&#39;re used to seeing on other iPhones. Engadget https://www.engadget.com/2274699/iphone-duo-smart-take-ai-photo-capturing-feature-improve-group-selfies/ Sun, 04 Oct 2026 22:30:00 +0000 The iPhone Duo&#39;s foldable form factor allows for more placement options, but there are also new camera features you should know about. Engadget https://www.techradar.com/pro/a-meaningful-risk-oracles-massive-1-3-gw-wisconsin-ai-campus-faces-severe-power-delays-as-grid-review-restarts-pushing-customer-delivery-past-2027 Sun, 04 Oct 2026 22:05:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Regulators withdrew their completeness finding on ATC's application after 564 changes were filed, delaying grid power to Oracle's Wisconsin AI campus. ]]> TechRadar https://www.makeuseof.com/make-old-fire-tv-feel-newer-with-projectivy-launcher/ Sun, 04 Oct 2026 22:01:14 GMT I'm glad I did this instead of upgrading. MakeUseOf https://www.theinformation.com/articles/ellisons-hollywood-adventure-scale 2026-10-04T22:00:39Z &lt;p&gt;This is a big week for Larry Ellison. His family’s yearlong pursuit of Warner Bros. Discovery, owner of one of Hollywood’s most iconic film studios, comes to a conclusion on Tuesday when the Ellison-controlled Paramount Skydance is scheduled to complete the $110 billion purchase of WBD. It’ The Information https://www.xda-developers.com/jellyfin-is-almost-perfect-but-plex-does-one-thing-that-keeps-me-paying/ Sun, 04 Oct 2026 22:00:18 GMT My friends shouldn't need to understand my network XDA Developers https://mashable.com/life/oct-4-pok-pok-lifetime-subscription Sun, 04 Oct 2026 22:00:00 +0000 Give little ones a gentle screen time option with this lifetime subscription to Pok Pok. Mashable https://www.engadget.com/2274693/how-to-improve-iphone-call-quality-voice-isolation/ Sun, 04 Oct 2026 22:00:00 +0000 Your iPhone should handle calls reliably, but if you can&#39;t hear the other person or calls aren&#39;t stable, it&#39;s time to run through a few fixes. Engadget https://www.xda-developers.com/built-the-same-note-taking-app-with-claude-code-codex-and-google-antigravity/ Sun, 04 Oct 2026 21:30:17 GMT Apparently “build me a notes app” means three very different things XDA Developers https://www.theverge.com/gadgets/1004616/the-new-fitbit-edge-leaks 2026-10-04T17:02:09-04:00 <![CDATA[We don't know a ton about the Fitbit Edge, but it appears to be a successor to the midrange Charge line. It had leaked previously, but we can clearly see in these images posted by Android Headlines, you can see that Google's rumored fitness tracker sort of splits the difference between the The Verge https://www.xda-developers.com/self-hosted-own-email-for-a-year-and-its-one-project-ill-never-try-again/ Sun, 04 Oct 2026 21:00:17 GMT Control, with a monthly invoice. XDA Developers https://www.techradar.com/streaming/apple-tv-plus/what-is-the-release-date-for-ted-lasso-season-4-episode-10-on-apple-tv Sun, 04 Oct 2026 21:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Ted Lasso season 4's final episode will be here in a few days — here's when you can stream it. ]]> TechRadar https://techcrunch.com/2026/10/04/google-froze-its-open-source-bug-bounty-program-due-to-a-significant-rise-in-ai-submissions/ Sun, 04 Oct 2026 20:31:07 +0000 AI slop seems to be overwhelming bug bounty programs. TechCrunch https://www.xda-developers.com/i-paid-for-pcie-5-ssd-and-my-games-load-exactly-as-fast-as-they-did-on-my-old-drive/ Sun, 04 Oct 2026 20:30:17 GMT It definitely isn't worth the $100 premium, at least for now. XDA Developers https://www.makeuseof.com/bars-ryobi-battery-meaning/ Sun, 04 Oct 2026 20:30:14 GMT Ryobi battery packs have 4 charge level indicators, but what do they really mean? MakeUseOf