https://technews.tunlz.dev Top tech news from Ars Technica, TechCrunch, The Verge, and more en-us Tue, 06 Oct 2026 16:38:27 GMT https://www.xda-developers.com/samsungs-qd-oled-gaming-monitor-is-now-half-off/ Tue, 06 Oct 2026 16:37:19 GMT Only during Amazon's Prime Big Deal Days event XDA Developers https://techcrunch.com/2026/10/06/mirror-particle-is-building-a-world-model-of-human-behavior/ Tue, 06 Oct 2026 16:35:00 +0000 Mirror Particle will launch at TechCrunch Disrupt Startup Battlefield with a world model built from scratch to predict human behavior, arguing LLM roleplay falls short for market research and brand strategy. TechCrunch https://www.xda-developers.com/i-had-claude-look-into-my-windows-11-pc-and-it-revealed-problems-i-didnt-know-i-had/ Tue, 06 Oct 2026 16:30:21 GMT "Hey Claude, what's wrong with my PC?" XDA Developers https://www.makeuseof.com/ryobi-battery-jump-start-car/ Tue, 06 Oct 2026 16:30:18 GMT Can this Ryobi jump starter give enough juice to a car battery for it to turn over? MakeUseOf https://mashable.com/tech/best-october-prime-day-under-25-deals-2026 Tue, 06 Oct 2026 16:30:05 +0000 Save big with the best Prime Day deals under $25 at Amazon. Find top-rated steals during October Prime Big Deal Days. Mashable https://www.techradar.com/how-to-watch/football/scotland-vs-slovenia-nations-league-free Tue, 06 Oct 2026 16:30:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Here's how you can watch Scotland vs Slovenia for free online from anywhere in the Nations League with full TV channels and broadcast details provided. ]]> TechRadar https://www.theverge.com/gadgets/1004886/october-prime-day-big-deals-days-headphones-earbuds-deal-sale 2026-10-06T12:30:00-04:00 <![CDATA[We spotted a variety of discounted headphones and earbuds during October’s Prime Big Deals Days, with some of our favorite options discounted to at (or near) their all-time low prices. While some deals on Amazon require a Prime subscription, there are plenty that are available to anyone, an The Verge https://www.theverge.com/column/1005697/we-cant-just-change-the-definition-of-recording 2026-10-06T12:29:44-04:00 <![CDATA[With AI hardware, tech companies are pushing the definition of what does and doesn't constitute a recording. For most of gadget history, it'd be reasonable to assume that a device with a microphone or camera is either recording you or it isn't; it's either on or off, without much gray area. The Verge https://techcrunch.com/2026/10/06/furientis-lands-25m-from-benchmark-to-mass-produce-low-cost-missile-interceptors/ Tue, 06 Oct 2026 16:29:12 +0000 The storied Silicon Valley firm makes its first pure defense investment. TechCrunch https://mashable.com/tech/best-october-prime-day-apple-deals-2026 Tue, 06 Oct 2026 16:26:48 +0000 For Amazon's Prime Big Deal Days sale, the Apple Watch Series 12 got its first discount. Plus, save on the M5 MacBook Air, AirPods Pro 3, and iPad Air. Mashable https://www.geekwire.com/2026/ai-founders-for-hire-startup-hub-foundations-launches-service-to-connect-businesses-with-builders/ Tue, 06 Oct 2026 16:22:30 +0000 <img width="1001" height="768" src="https://cdn.geekwire.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/foundations-two.jpg" class="webfeedsFeaturedVisual wp-post-image" alt="" decoding="async" fetchpriority="high" srcset="https://cdn.geekwire.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/foundations-two.jpg 1001w, https://cdn.ge GeekWire https://www.tomshardware.com/pc-components/storage/the-swiss-army-knife-of-usb-docking-dvd-drives-is-on-sale-also-available-with-built-in-m-2-ssd-slot-or-sata-hard-drive-dock-usd28-for-dvd-writer-and-hub-usd33-gets-an-added-sata-dock-or-pay-usd39-for-the-m-2-version Tue, 06 Oct 2026 16:20:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Portable DVD writers with flash media reading, M.2, and SATA drive docking abilities are great Prime Day Deals. ]]> Tom's Hardware https://www.makeuseof.com/you-can-now-play-steamos-games-on-android-but-good-luck-getting-it-to-work/ Tue, 06 Oct 2026 16:18:46 GMT DroidDeck offers Android users an authentic SteamOS experience without ever buying a Steam Deck, but you'll need a pretty high-end device. MakeUseOf https://techcrunch.com/2026/10/06/learn-all-about-scaling-fundraising-founder-how-tos-and-more-at-techcrunch-founder-summit-november-4/ Tue, 06 Oct 2026 16:18:45 +0000 There isn’t a single manual to read or prompt to give an LLM that can equip you with the skills and knowledge to build a company. But on November 4, TechCrunch Founder Summit gives founders the next-best thing: A packed day at Boston's SoWa Power Station, where investors and operators share how they TechCrunch https://www.techradar.com/pro/we-called-the-macbook-air-m5-the-best-ultraportable-weve-ever-used-now-this-amazon-prime-day-deal-makes-apples-lightweight-laptop-a-steal Tue, 06 Oct 2026 16:17:58 +0000 <![CDATA[ Awarded 4.5-stars in our review, the MacBook Air M5 is still the best ultraportable laptop we've tested. Now, Amazon has cut the price for October's Prime Day. ]]> TechRadar https://www.techradar.com/ai-platforms-assistants/teen-founder-reveals-personal-ai-computer-for-running-local-agents-usd3-499-mac-mini-rival-runs-on-nvidia-rtx-pro-4000-gpu-and-promises-to-be-a-subscription-free-brain-in-a-box Tue, 06 Oct 2026 16:17:33 +0000 <![CDATA[ Ghost's Core 'builds context on your life over time and works continuously to help you' while offering tight security and privacy. ]]> TechRadar https://arstechnica.com/gadgets/2026/10/googlebook-better-together-phone-features-dont-work-with-samsung-at-launch/ Tue, 06 Oct 2026 16:15:50 +0000 <![CDATA[Googlebooks require Android 17, but Samsung's Android 17 phones won't work yet.]]> Ars Technica https://www.engadget.com/2277410/android-phone-how-to-check-security-updates/ Tue, 06 Oct 2026 16:15:00 +0000 Your Android device will only receive updates for so long, and it might have already left its support period without you realizing. Engadget https://www.techradar.com/pro/spurred-on-by-ai-usage-google-docs-and-drive-now-support-markdown-files-natively Tue, 06 Oct 2026 16:15:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Google Drive and Docs can now fully render markdown files for us to see visually while maintaining machine readability. ]]> TechRadar https://mashable.com/tech/asos-hacked-what-is-snowflake-instance Tue, 06 Oct 2026 16:07:33 +0000 The messages ASOS app users received mention a "Snowflake instance." Here's what that means. Mashable https://www.theverge.com/entertainment/1005696/hbo-max-paramout-plus-merge-skydance 2026-10-06T12:03:06-04:00 <![CDATA[HBO Max and Paramount Plus will become one streaming service under Paramount's $110 billion acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery. In a press release announcing the completion of the deal, Skydance - the name of the combined companies - says both streamers will "unify into a single service The Verge https://www.xda-developers.com/pixel-11-users-reporting-google-maps-freezes-strange-visual-glitches-android-auto/ Tue, 06 Oct 2026 16:02:54 GMT Android Auto is suffering from issues yet again. XDA Developers https://mashable.com/tech/best-amazon-october-prime-day-kindle-deals-2026 Tue, 06 Oct 2026 16:02:49 +0000 For Amazon Prime Big Deal Days 2026, you can save 31% on the Kindle and Kindle Paperwhite Signature Edition. Kindle prices start at $103.99. Mashable https://www.techradar.com/vpn/vpn-privacy-security/russia-to-double-internet-censorship-budget-in-2027-plotting-new-vpn-traffic-fee Tue, 06 Oct 2026 16:01:24 +0000 <![CDATA[ Russia is doubling down on its VPN crackdown. With a 60 billion ruble budget for internet censorship over the next three years and a proposed fee on international traffic, the Kremlin is intensifying efforts to restrict access to the global web. ]]> TechRadar https://www.xda-developers.com/unlocking-60-fps-on-old-games-broke-them-in-ways-i-didnt-expect/ Tue, 06 Oct 2026 16:01:17 GMT I thought I was modernizing my favorite classics, but I was spectacularly wrong XDA Developers https://www.makeuseof.com/andrdoid-gestures-hidden-features/ Tue, 06 Oct 2026 16:00:14 GMT That gesture bar on Android does more than you think. MakeUseOf https://arstechnica.com/space/2026/10/why-is-nasa-bringing-7500-contractors-back-to-work-as-civil-servants/ Tue, 06 Oct 2026 16:00:02 +0000 <![CDATA["The administrator's directive is a coherent and necessary vision for the future."]]> Ars Technica https://mashable.com/roundup/best-dating-apps-for-lesbians Tue, 06 Oct 2026 16:00:00 +0000 Looking for love, friends, or casual fun? We've curated a list of the best dating apps for lesbians, from HER to Hinge. Mashable https://techcrunch.com/2026/10/06/anthropic-gives-startups-a-free-year-of-enterprise-service-and-1000-in-token-credits/ Tue, 06 Oct 2026 16:00:00 +0000 "We created this program because we believe the benefits of AI will reach most people through the companies that build on top of models, rather than through the models alone." TechCrunch https://www.techradar.com/how-to-watch/football/england-vs-czechia-nations-league-2026-27-free Tue, 06 Oct 2026 16:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ All the ways to watch England vs Czechia for free online, as the home side look for a third straight victory in Group A3 in the Nations League 2026/27. ]]> TechRadar https://www.techradar.com/how-to-watch/tv-shows/ncis-origins-season-3 Tue, 06 Oct 2026 16:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Here's how to watch NCIS: Origins season 3 online from anywhere in the world as the story of Leroy Jethro Gibbs continues. ]]> TechRadar https://www.techradar.com/streaming/hbo-max/lanterns-season-2-hub Tue, 06 Oct 2026 16:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Lanterns season 2 hasn't been announced yet, but there's plenty we can speculate on about the HBO Max show's return. ]]> TechRadar https://www.theverge.com/gadgets/1004290/nothing-headphone-1-deal-sale 2026-10-06T12:00:00-04:00 <![CDATA[There’s no denying that Nothing knows how to make eye-catching headphones. If you’re considering a new pair of over-ear cans, the Nothing Headphone 1 pack style and great sound, and they’re on sale for $189 at Amazon. That’s a big discount considering the usual price drifts between $240 and The Verge https://www.theverge.com/gadgets/1005671/arturia-astrolab-synth-firmware-update 2026-10-06T12:00:00-04:00 <![CDATA[Arturia's AstroLab series was already amongst the best stage keyboards out there. They essentially put the company's AnalogLab suite of vintage synth emulations, sampled pianos, and original instrument plugins into playable hardware. But they were ultimately glorified preset browsers. You c The Verge https://thenextweb.com/news/revolut-property-lending-exit-ipo Tue, 06 Oct 2026 15:59:24 +0000 <img src="https://media.thenextweb.com/2026/08/Revolut-Logo.avif" width="868" height="488"><br /><p>Duncan Batty, hired from M&amp;G Investments in January 2025 to build Revolut’s commercial real estate lending business, has left the company, with his departure appearing in Companies House filings a The Next Web https://www.tomshardware.com/pc-components/cpus/intel-core-ultra-5-250k-plus-falls-to-its-lowest-price-ever-at-usd145-grab-an-18-core-midrange-cpu-with-5-3-ghz-boost-at-an-entry-level-price Tue, 06 Oct 2026 15:50:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Intel's 18-core Core Ultra 5 250K Plus is down to its lowest price ever on Amazon, selling for just $145 on sale. ]]> Tom's Hardware https://thenextweb.com/news/snap-specs-blue-duck-france Tue, 06 Oct 2026 15:46:47 +0000 <img src="https://media.thenextweb.com/2026/08/snapchat-spotlight-bans-ai-generated-videos-recommendations.avif" width="868" height="488"><br /><p>Blue Duck Capital Partners has written to Snap’s board urging it to sell about a fifth of its Specs subsidiary at a $5B valuation, raising $1B to fund ro The Next Web https://www.makeuseof.com/why-airplane-mode-still-exists/ Tue, 06 Oct 2026 15:45:14 GMT Does airplane mode keep your flight safe, or is it a kind suggestion? MakeUseOf https://www.engadget.com/2277240/how-to-supercharge-windows-11-pc-built-in-automation-tool-task-scheduler/ Tue, 06 Oct 2026 15:45:00 +0000 Task Scheduler isn&#39;t a particularly pretty part of Windows, but it&#39;s a powerful tool if you take the time to understand it. Engadget https://www.techradar.com/how-to-watch/football/croatia-vs-spain-free-nations-league-2026-27 Tue, 06 Oct 2026 15:45:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ All the ways to watch Croatia vs Spain live streams online for free from anywhere as both countries continue their Nations League 2026/27 campaigns. ]]> TechRadar https://www.techradar.com/health-fitness/smartwatches/garmin-just-launched-two-new-smartwatches-including-the-enduro-4-but-you-might-be-tempted-by-this-fenix-8-discount-instead Tue, 06 Oct 2026 15:42:54 +0000 <![CDATA[ Garmin has revealed the high-end Enduro 4 and Approach S72 smartwatches. ]]> TechRadar https://www.techradar.com/televisions/blu-ray/theres-a-huge-4k-blu-ray-sale-for-amazon-prime-day-so-ive-picked-9-discs-that-i-recommend-all-of-which-ive-tested-with-our-reference-tv Tue, 06 Oct 2026 15:42:21 +0000 <![CDATA[ Looking to add to your 4K Blu-ray collection? There's tons of discounted discs at Amazon for Prime Day, and I've picked 9 to help you get started. ]]> TechRadar https://mashable.com/tech/best-october-prime-day-tech-deals-2026 Tue, 06 Oct 2026 15:38:31 +0000 October Prime Day tech deals are live, and some of our favorite gadgets are on sale. Save 31% on the Amazon Kindle and $200 on Apple MacBook Air laptops. Mashable https://thenextweb.com/news/besi-asml-hybrid-bonding-dutch Tue, 06 Oct 2026 15:35:44 +0000 <img src="https://media.thenextweb.com/2026/07/asml-slides-china-duv-lithography-tool-production.avif" width="868" height="488"><br /><p>Bank of America cut BE Semiconductor Industries to neutral and nearly halved its price target, saying the share price does not reflect the threat of ASML entering The Next Web https://mashable.com/tech/best-october-prime-day-robot-lawn-mowers-deals-2026 Tue, 06 Oct 2026 15:31:05 +0000 Prime Day deals have dropped on select robot lawn mowers. Save on Dreame, Mammotion, and more models at Amazon. Mashable https://mashable.com/tech/best-october-prime-day-laptop-deals-2026 Tue, 06 Oct 2026 15:30:55 +0000 The best October Prime Day laptop deals include discounts of up to $1,130 on the MacBook Air, Dell XPS 13, and more. Mashable https://www.xda-developers.com/this-launcher-finally-made-my-messy-retro-pc-game-port-library-effortless-to-manage/ Tue, 06 Oct 2026 15:30:20 GMT Quiver organized my growing old-school game recompilation collection perfectly. XDA Developers https://www.makeuseof.com/ncis-new-york-excited/ Tue, 06 Oct 2026 15:30:18 GMT NCIS: New York could be the start of another revival for the franchise. MakeUseOf https://www.engadget.com/2277702/affordable-alternatives-to-nintendos-switch-2-pro-controller/ Tue, 06 Oct 2026 15:30:00 +0000 Nintendo&#39;s best controller is expensive, so here are some cheaper, awesome alts. Engadget https://techcrunch.com/2026/10/06/libreoffice-says-no-ai-is-now-a-software-feature/ Tue, 06 Oct 2026 15:25:00 +0000 The maker of the open source document editor says it has no plans to add AI to its software's default configuration, citing user privacy. TechCrunch