https://technews.tunlz.dev Top tech news from Ars Technica, TechCrunch, The Verge, and more en-us Wed, 07 Oct 2026 13:04:22 GMT https://arstechnica.com/culture/2026/10/review-digger-is-both-frustrating-and-brilliant-by-design/ Wed, 07 Oct 2026 13:01:28 +0000 <![CDATA[Its excesses may try one’s patience at times, but the film sticks the landing with a savagely moving finale.]]> Ars Technica https://www.theinformation.com/articles/nvidias-100-billion-dealmaking-juggernaut-will-go-next 2026-10-07T13:00:36Z &lt;p&gt;This July, Nvidia caught wind of a looming takeover of OpenRouter, a three-year-old startup that had emerged as a popular marketplace for AI models, including many cheaper open-source ones. Databricks and Stripe had already been talking to the startup about a potential sale. Nvidia was late The Information https://www.xda-developers.com/valves-lepton-could-do-android-games-what-proton-did-windows-starting-smaller/ Wed, 07 Oct 2026 13:00:18 GMT Valve's Lepton projhect is bringing Android games to Linux, and it could change everything about how you use Android on your PC. XDA Developers https://www.engadget.com/2279767/the-social-reckoning-is-a-timely-reminder-that-we-shouldnt-trust-meta/ Wed, 07 Oct 2026 13:00:00 +0000 Don&#39;t make Aaron Sorkin tap the sign. Engadget https://www.techradar.com/pro/anthropic-offers-a-free-year-of-claude-team-and-usd1-000-in-credits-to-startups Wed, 07 Oct 2026 13:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Anthropic is giving startups up to $7k in Claude benefits as well as so much more via partners, Anthropic expertise and networking. ]]> TechRadar https://www.techradar.com/seasonal-sales/canon-eos-r6-ii-v-eos-r8-ii-heres-why-canons-older-full-frame-camera-is-the-obvious-choice-this-week Wed, 07 Oct 2026 13:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Canon EOS R8 Mark II's design was inspired by its SLR cameras with a 'modern twist', and it brought welcome upgrades to the EOS R8, include image stabilization. However, the EOS R6 Mark II has since come down in price — so which is the better buy? ]]> TechRadar https://www.geekwire.com/2026/yoodlis-next-act-ai-that-can-teach-workers-almost-any-job-skill/ Wed, 07 Oct 2026 13:00:00 +0000 <img width="1260" height="783" src="https://cdn.geekwire.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/20261005_143602-1260x783.jpg" class="webfeedsFeaturedVisual wp-post-image" alt="" decoding="async" fetchpriority="high" srcset="https://cdn.geekwire.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/20261005_143602-1260x783.jpg 126 GeekWire https://www.theverge.com/entertainment/1005997/the-social-reconing-review-facebook-zuckerberg-frances-haugen 2026-10-07T09:00:00-04:00 <![CDATA[When David Fincher's The Social Network premiered in 2010, many people still thought of Mark Zuckerberg as a genius who had revolutionized the world by creating Facebook. Writer Aaron Sorkin's script was critical of Zuckerberg's character and his ruthless approach to doing business, but it The Verge https://www.techradar.com/tech/i-review-gaming-peripherals-for-a-living-and-these-are-the-upgrades-id-buy-ahead-of-gta-6-from-controllers-to-headsets-and-oled-screens Wed, 07 Oct 2026 12:53:03 +0000 <![CDATA[ I review gaming peripherals for a living, and these are the upgrades I'd make ahead of GTA 6 ]]> TechRadar https://thenextweb.com/news/anduril-3-7bn-shipyard-baltimore-virginia-class-submarines Wed, 07 Oct 2026 12:44:12 +0000 <img src="https://media.thenextweb.com/2026/10/palmer-luckey-speaking-podium-taipei-forum.avif" width="868" height="488"><br /><p>Anduril will invest $3.7bn in a new shipyard near Baltimore to build parts for the US Navy’s Virginia-class submarines, the defence company said on Tuesday. The Navy has The Next Web https://www.tomshardware.com/networking/routers/florida-sues-tp-link-for-lying-about-the-safety-of-its-routers-state-claims-that-manufacturer-misrepresented-its-security-and-ties-to-china Wed, 07 Oct 2026 12:40:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Florida and three other states have sued the company on the grounds that it's misleading their citizens about the security of its products and its ties with China. ]]> Tom's Hardware https://www.tomshardware.com/gift-guides-seasonal-sales/13-tech-bargains-for-only-usd13-or-less-to-upgrade-your-desktop-pc-setup-add-connectivity-spruce-up-your-pc-or-clear-space-on-your-desk Wed, 07 Oct 2026 12:36:35 +0000 <![CDATA[ 13 impulse-buy tech gadgets for $13 or less. ]]> Tom's Hardware https://www.xda-developers.com/i-finally-got-youtube-playing-in-carplay-thanks-to-obscure-app-developed-in-china/ Wed, 07 Oct 2026 12:30:17 GMT APTV seems to be the first app that's capable of playing videos directly in CarPlay. XDA Developers https://www.makeuseof.com/use-smart-without-internet-for-privacy/ Wed, 07 Oct 2026 12:30:14 GMT It wasn't as extreme as I thought. MakeUseOf https://thenextweb.com/news/bridge-neurotech-13-5m-ultrasound-brain-computer-interface Wed, 07 Oct 2026 12:29:32 +0000 <img src="https://media.thenextweb.com/2026/10/brain-coronal-section-ultrasound-array-simulation-navy.avif" width="868" height="488"><br /><p>Bridge Neurotech came out of stealth on Tuesday with $13.5M in funding. It plans a brain-computer interface that needs no surgery and no implant. The startup The Next Web https://thenextweb.com/news/microsoft-nvidia-surface-laptop-ultra-launch Wed, 07 Oct 2026 12:29:22 +0000 <img src="https://media.thenextweb.com/2026/04/microsoft-voluntary-retirement-us-workers-ai.avif" width="868" height="488"><br /><p>Microsoft chief executive Satya Nadella and Nvidia’s Jensen Huang will present the Surface Laptop Ultra in San Francisco on Wednesday, the first Surface built around Nv The Next Web https://mashable.com/tech/oct-7-october-prime-day-shokz-open-fit-earbuds-deal Wed, 07 Oct 2026 12:27:24 +0000 Get the best earbuds deal at Amazon. Save $50.50 on Shokz OpenFit Pro Open-Ear Earbuds at Amazon. Mashable https://www.techradar.com/vpn/vpn-services/surfshark-claims-a-major-first-by-bringing-full-post-quantum-security-to-wireguard Wed, 07 Oct 2026 12:21:14 +0000 <![CDATA[ Surfshark is stepping up its encryption game, rolling out full post-quantum security for the WireGuard protocol to protect your data from the supercomputers of tomorrow. ]]> TechRadar https://www.techradar.com/audio/multi-room/my-top-tip-as-an-audio-editor-is-to-upgrade-to-wiims-hi-res-wireless-multi-room-speakers-this-prime-day-heres-why Wed, 07 Oct 2026 12:16:57 +0000 <![CDATA[ If you've ever thought about getting better-than-Bluetooth audio but you're not keen on Sonos, WiiM is the one for you —and so are these discounts. ]]> TechRadar https://mashable.com/tech/best-october-prime-day-kindle-deals-2026 Wed, 07 Oct 2026 12:16:09 +0000 For October Prime Day 2026, Kindle prices start at $103.99. You can also save 31% on the Kindle and Kindle Paperwhite Signature Edition. Mashable https://mashable.com/tech/best-october-prime-day-macbook-deals-live-2026 Wed, 07 Oct 2026 12:15:16 +0000 We found the best October Prime Day MacBook deals. Grab a MacBook Air for $200 off or a MacBook Pro for up to $600 off. Mashable https://mashable.com/life/oct-7-october-prime-day-pokemon-tcg-30th-celebration-sylveon-ex-box-deal Wed, 07 Oct 2026 12:14:48 +0000 Find the best deal on Pokémon 30th Celebration. The Pokémon TCG 30th Celebration Pokemon Sylveon ex Box is $94.75 at Amazon. Mashable https://mashable.com/tech/best-october-prime-day-tech-deals-live-2026 Wed, 07 Oct 2026 12:08:41 +0000 October Prime Day tech deals are live, and some of our favorite gadgets are on sale. Save $200 on Apple MacBook Air laptops. Mashable https://thenextweb.com/news/boston-dynamics-ceo-rohit-prasad-amazon-alexa Wed, 07 Oct 2026 12:06:45 +0000 <img src="https://media.thenextweb.com/2026/10/rohit-prasad-portrait-navy-suit-dark-background.avif" width="868" height="488"><br /><p>Boston Dynamics has named Rohit Prasad chief executive from 7 October, the robot maker said in a statement on Tuesday. The company said he will speed up its Physical The Next Web https://www.techradar.com/vehicle-tech/hybrid-electric-vehicles/jaguar-says-its-usd130-000-type-01-is-a-copy-of-nothing-but-critics-are-calling-the-ev-an-unmitigated-catastrophe-whose-timing-couldnt-be-worse Wed, 07 Oct 2026 12:01:58 +0000 <![CDATA[ Jaguar has revealed the production version of its controversial Type 00 electric GT saloon — and the backlash is still fierce. ]]> TechRadar https://www.theverge.com/tech/1006622/google-pixel-buds-pro-2-2a-update-sleep-dynamic-anc-tap-to-mute 2026-10-07T08:01:22-04:00 <![CDATA[Google has detailed an update bringing a slew of new features to its Pixel Buds 2A and Pro 2, which the company says are rolling out now. The new features were first teased in August. The biggest update is Pixel Watch-powered sleep detection, rolling out to both pairs of earbuds. If you're The Verge https://mashable.com/tech/best-october-prime-day-live-deals-2026 Wed, 07 Oct 2026 12:01:16 +0000 Amazon Prime Big Deal Days ends soon. See the top Prime Day deals, including $200 off MacBooks, 53% off Bose headphones, and $1,200 off Samsung TVs. Mashable https://www.theinformation.com/briefings/former-google-nvidia-execs-launch-company-ease-gpu-crunch 2026-10-07T12:00:40Z &lt;p&gt;Anjney Midha, a former general partner at Andreessen Horowitz, and former executives at Google, Apple and Nvidia have launched a company that aims to make it easier and more affordable for smaller companies or startups to access such compute. The move comes as &lt;a href="https://www.theinf The Information https://thenextweb.com/news/stuut-52-5m-series-b-ai-order-to-cash Wed, 07 Oct 2026 12:00:25 +0000 <img src="https://media.thenextweb.com/2026/10/stuut-founders-tarek-alaruri-adam-chaarwari-ben-winter.avif" width="868" height="488"><br /><p>Businesses worldwide have $16 trillion locked up in unpaid receivables. Stuut, the AI platform that runs order-to-cash for the world’s enterprises, is going a The Next Web https://www.makeuseof.com/windows-crash-diagnosis-tool/ Wed, 07 Oct 2026 12:00:14 GMT Windows knows what crashed your PC, just won't tell you right away MakeUseOf https://www.engadget.com/2279750/googles-experimental-playground-platform-uses-ai-to-create-games-for-you/ Wed, 07 Oct 2026 12:00:00 +0000 Google launches an AI-powered game creation platform called Playground. Engadget https://www.engadget.com/2279642/microsoft-windows-surface-event-2026-live-blog-nvidia-rtx-spark-laptop-ultra/ Wed, 07 Oct 2026 12:00:00 +0000 More details on the Surface Laptop Ultra and NVIDIA RTX Spark are coming, but what else? Engadget https://www.engadget.com/2279737/xreals-aura-android-xr-smartglasses-will-cost-you-at-least-1279/ Wed, 07 Oct 2026 12:00:00 +0000 Xreal's Aura smartglasses are powered by Qualcomm's Snapdragon Reality Elite chip. Engadget https://www.tomshardware.com/monitors/ktc-27-inch-210hz-gaming-and-15-6-inch-portable-monitors-discounted-up-to-24-percent-at-newegg-210-hz-1440p-gaming-and-portable-displays-as-low-as-usd57 Wed, 07 Oct 2026 12:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Currently, Newegg is offering solid discounts on four KTC monitors, ranging from a 15.6-inch portable monitor to a 27-inch 200 Hz QHD gaming monitor, with prices starting as low as $56.99 after the coupon. ]]> Tom's Hardware https://www.techradar.com/tablets/ereaders/3-of-my-favorite-tiny-ereaders-are-on-sale-now-heres-why-i-prefer-them-to-kindles-and-which-model-id-buy Wed, 07 Oct 2026 12:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ The Xteink X4 Pro, X4 Classic, and X3 are all on sale for Amazon Prime Day, making these already affordable ereaders even cheaper. ]]> TechRadar https://www.theverge.com/ai-artificial-intelligence/1005726/doordash-ai-agentic-food-delivery-bites 2026-10-07T08:00:00-04:00 <![CDATA[DoorDash, the leading food delivery app, processed 970 million orders in its second quarter this year and generated $4.5 billion in revenue. A 10-person startup called Bites is a blip in comparison: It has just around 300 restaurants signed up in the Bay Area, where it's operating as a pre- The Verge https://www.theverge.com/news/1006207/google-xreal-aura-glasses-price-release-date-preorder 2026-10-07T08:00:00-04:00 <![CDATA[Two weeks ago, journalists in the San Francisco Bay Area got to try two hot new wearables that weigh only around 100 grams: the just-revealed Meta VR Glasses, and the long-awaited transparent Google XR glasses built in partnership with Xreal. It turns out they're going head-to-head. Xreal h The Verge https://www.theverge.com/tech/1006477/google-playground-unity-spark-ai 2026-10-07T08:00:00-04:00 <![CDATA[Google today announced Playground, a new browser-based platform for making custom games from AI prompts. Playground will be available today in the US for users who are 18 and older at playground.google. The company is pitching it as an "experimental gaming platform" that "lowers the barrier The Verge https://thenextweb.com/news/germany-backs-eu-approval-tesla-fsd Wed, 07 Oct 2026 11:58:55 +0000 <img src="https://media.thenextweb.com/2026/07/tesla-fsd-subscribers-nearly-1-5-million-q2-2026.avif" width="868" height="488"><br /><p>Germany will push for fast EU-wide approval of Tesla’s advanced driver-assistance system, transport minister Steffen Bilger said on Tuesday. Elon Musk thanked him i The Next Web https://www.tomshardware.com/maker-stem/soldering-irons/grab-this-beginner-friendly-wireless-soldering-iron-at-a-new-record-low-price-now-usd52-99-limited-time-deal-on-this-fanttik-t1-max-kit-with-six-different-temperature-settings-a-selection-of-solder-tips-and-an-aluminum-stand Wed, 07 Oct 2026 11:50:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ This Fanttik T1 Max soldering iron is $52.99 right now, saving you 34% on the perfect iron for a beginner hobbyist. ]]> Tom's Hardware https://www.techradar.com/tablets/ereaders/redditor-hacks-their-13-year-old-kindle-paperwhite-to-make-a-stream-deck-and-calm-desk-assistant-and-youll-be-able-to-try-it-soon Wed, 07 Oct 2026 11:49:04 +0000 <![CDATA[ An enterprising developer has turned their 2013 Kindle Paperwhite into an all-purpose assistant gadget. ]]> TechRadar https://mashable.com/tech/best-october-prime-day-apple-deals-live-2026 Wed, 07 Oct 2026 11:48:29 +0000 For Amazon's Prime Big Deal Days sale, shop all the savings on Apple, including $100 off the iPad Air. Mashable https://www.techradar.com/how-to-watch/tv-shows/how-to-watch-carrie-tv-series Wed, 07 Oct 2026 11:48:12 +0000 <![CDATA[ Mike Flanagan continues his run of Stephen King adaptations with Carrie, and the new miniseries arrives just in time for spooky season. Here's how to watch Carrie online with Prime, from anywhere. ]]> TechRadar https://thenextweb.com/news/spotify-audiobooks-180-markets-expansion Wed, 07 Oct 2026 11:47:59 +0000 <img src="https://media.thenextweb.com/2026/10/spotify-logo-reading-illustrations.avif" width="868" height="488"><br /><p>Spotify will offer audiobooks in more than 180 markets by the end of 2026, up from 22 today, the company said at the Frankfurt Book Fair on Wednesday. The global rollout will rea The Next Web https://mashable.com/life/best-october-prime-day-pokemon-deals-live-2026 Wed, 07 Oct 2026 11:47:22 +0000 Prime Day ends today, with Pokémon 30th Celebration deals, booster bundles, Switch games, Lego, and books still on sale. Mashable https://www.techradar.com/audio/headphones/i-review-headphones-for-a-living-and-these-sennheiser-deals-are-my-highlight-of-the-amazon-prime-day-sale-including-wired-earbuds-as-well-as-wireless-headphones Wed, 07 Oct 2026 11:46:49 +0000 <![CDATA[ Don't miss these unbelievable offers on some of the best pairs of Sennheiser headphones and earbuds we've tested. ]]> TechRadar https://mashable.com/life/best-october-prime-day-outdoor-deals-live-2026 Wed, 07 Oct 2026 11:43:07 +0000 October Prime Day outdoor deals include Anker power stations, Yeti coolers, LifeStraws and more. Mashable https://www.techradar.com/seasonal-sales/ive-tested-almost-every-garmin-watch-in-the-last-five-years-here-are-the-three-i-recommend-getting-on-prime-day Wed, 07 Oct 2026 11:42:46 +0000 <![CDATA[ I've found some great Prime Day buys, including the lowest-price ever for a watch I awarded five stars. ]]> TechRadar https://mashable.com/tech/best-october-amazon-october-prime-day-anker-deals-2026 Wed, 07 Oct 2026 11:40:52 +0000 Save on Prime Big Deal Days with discounts on top-rated power banks, robot vacuums, and Bluetooth speakers. Mashable https://www.tomshardware.com/tech-industry/artificial-intelligence/ai-agent-fleet-likely-from-chinese-firm-tencent-pulled-data-from-rival-alibabas-maps-researchers-say-1-810-scans-in-one-day-some-runs-labeled-themselves-claude Wed, 07 Oct 2026 11:40:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Researchers say AI agents on Tencent Cloud used urlquery.net to pull entrance data from Alibaba’s Amap, with 1,810 scans in one day. ]]> Tom's Hardware