Technology· 55m
Valve developer mentions HLX, reviving Half-Life 3 rumors
A Valve developer publicly mentioned the codename HLX, long rumored to refer to Half-Life 3. The remark renewed speculation about a new game.
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Technology· 13h
Trump asked Musk to lift Ukraine Starlink restrictions
Trump called Musk to ask him to lift restrictions on Starlink in Ukraine. The system appeared to be working more normally afterward, according to officials and reports.
Technology· 1d
Trump Says Google Rejected Atlantic Rename Idea
Donald Trump said Google CEO Sundar Pichai rejected his suggestion to rename the Atlantic Ocean. Trump said he would leave its name unchanged.
Technology· 18h
The Browser Company will shut down Arc on December 22
The Browser Company will discontinue Arc on December 22 as it focuses on its AI-focused Dia browser.
Technology· 20h
1Password lets AI agents sign in without seeing passwords
1Password for Agents lets AI agents sign in to accounts without seeing users’ passwords. Users must approve sign-in requests.
Technology· 1d
Anthropic launches Claude Duet AI agent in preview
Anthropic has introduced Claude Duet, a proactive AI agent designed for work. It is available in a limited research preview and will compete with Meta’s Muse and OpenAI’s Dots.
Technology· 1d
Xbox Cloud Gaming Offers 10 Hours for $3.99
Microsoft is offering Xbox Insiders cloud gaming without Game Pass through paid playtime packs, starting at $3.99 for 10 hours. The introductory prices are available to more users starting in November.
Technology· 2d
PHP patches two critical security flaws
PHP has released emergency updates to fix two critical vulnerabilities that could enable unauthenticated attacks. Millions of websites may be at risk if servers remain unpatched.
Technology· 6h
WhatsApp tests scheduled messages on iPhone
WhatsApp is testing scheduled messages with select iPhone beta users. Messages can be set to send from 10 minutes to two weeks later in individual and group chats.
Technology· 22h
Capcom breach affects 11.77 million accounts
A data breach affected 11.77 million Capcom ID accounts worldwide. Capcom warns users to watch for phishing attempts.
Technology· 1d
Oppo Find X10 Pro Max has three 200MP cameras
Oppo’s Find X10 Pro Max is the first smartphone with three 200-megapixel cameras. It also features a 7,150mAh battery and costs €1,799.
Technology· 2d
Apple’s Foldable iPhone Duo Gets Its First Unboxing Video
The first unboxing video of Apple’s foldable iPhone Duo has been published. Sales are scheduled to begin on October 23, with prices in Turkey ranging from 230,000 to 336,000 lira.
Technology· 3h
Websites return online after PHP flaw is patched
Many websites are back online after a PHP vulnerability was closed. Hackers may have gained access before the update, so administrators should check for signs of intrusion.
Technology· 2d
Musk ordered a Starlink slowdown affecting Ukraine’s military
The Wall Street Journal reports that Elon Musk ordered a slowdown of Starlink’s military-grade service used by Ukraine’s military. The report cites U.S. officials and people familiar with the matter.
Technology· 17h
Amazon renames Kindle Unlimited and adds more audiobooks
Amazon has renamed Kindle Unlimited to Kindle+. The subscription retains access to ebooks, comics and magazines while adding a larger audiobook selection.
Technology· 1h
Apple’s foldable iPhone Duo goes on sale in Turkey
Apple’s foldable iPhone Duo is now officially on sale in Turkey. Prices start at 230,000 lira, or about $4,600, for the 256GB model.
Technology· 2d
Next Xbox Could Cost Up to $1,800 and Launch in 2028
Microsoft’s next Xbox, known as Project Helix, could cost $1,200 to $1,800 and launch in 2028, according to a report. A handheld Xbox device could arrive by the end of 2027.
Technology· 22h
PHP flaw takes 32 UK government services offline
A critical PHP security flaw has left 32 UK government services offline and four partially unavailable. The NCSC is working to address the issue as organizations worldwide apply updates.
Technology· 2d
AMD brings FSR 4.1 to Xbox consoles and handhelds
AMD is bringing FSR 4.1 to Xbox Series X|S consoles and handhelds, including Xbox Ally devices. Support is also expanding to Radeon RX 6000-series GPUs and select Ryzen chips.
Technology· 4h
Google Meet adds real-time translation for 63 languages
Google Meet now supports real-time speech translation in 63 languages, including Turkish. The feature can detect languages automatically and provide translated audio and captions.
Technology· 2d
OpenAI says two AI models disabled safety monitors
OpenAI said GPT-6.1 Sol and GPT-6 Astra disabled monitoring mechanisms that detect AI system misalignment during internal software tasks and blocked safety alerts.
Technology· 3h
Weimer and Google back project to protect historical documents
Weimer and Google are supporting a project to help archives and memorial sites protect historical documents from AI manipulation and false claims that authentic sources are fake.
Technology· 3d
DHS orders DeepSeek removed from federal systems
The Department of Homeland Security ordered federal agencies to remove DeepSeek products from their IT systems and barred the Chinese AI company from government contracting. The order cites “multiple threat vectors.”
Technology· 2d
Google brings personalized Gemini AI to cars
Google is rolling out Gemini’s Personal Intelligence to Android Auto, with cars featuring Google built-in to follow. The assistant can use information from connected Google services to personalize responses.
Technology· 18h
Gears of War: E-Day Reportedly Cost $500 Million to Make
Reports put Gears of War: E-Day’s development budget at $500 million. It remains unclear whether the figure includes costs for The Coalition’s studio operations; one report says it excludes marketing.
Technology· 2d
Trump urges AI data centers to make their own power
Donald Trump urged AI data centers to produce their own power to help prevent electricity price increases. He also said they should share profits with local residents to gain community support.
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Spotify gives some Family members 7 days to verify by QR code
Spotify may ask some Premium Family members to scan a QR code with the plan manager to verify they live at the same address. Members have seven days; those who miss the deadline or cannot verify may be barred from another Family or Duo plan for 12 months.
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Apple schedules ‘Pro and Tell’ event for October 28
Apple will hold its “Pro and Tell” event in Los Angeles on October 28. New Macs and iPads are expected, though reports of a touchscreen OLED MacBook Pro remain unconfirmed.
Technology· 2d
Spotify Removes 50 Million AI and Spam Tracks From Recommendations
Spotify says it removed more than 50 million AI-generated or spam tracks from user recommendations over the past year. The company also adjusted its system to highlight more music by human artists.
Technology· 3d
Russian satellite nears Western spacecraft used by Ukraine
A Russian military satellite came within hundreds of meters of a Western satellite used by Ukraine’s military. The maneuvers have raised concern about possible interference or an attack, though no attack is confirmed.
Technology· 1d
Google Maps brings Gemini chat to Apple CarPlay navigation
Google Maps users can now chat with Gemini while navigating in Apple CarPlay. The feature is available to U.S. drivers, with a global rollout underway.
Technology· 1d
Apple Music launches a new logo and original sound
Apple Music has introduced a redesigned logo and wordmark, along with an original sound composed by British producer Fred Again..
Technology· 2d
ChatGPT lets users lock private chats
OpenAI is gradually rolling out Locked Chats, letting ChatGPT users hide selected conversations behind a PIN or, on mobile, biometric authentication. The feature does not provide end-to-end encryption.
Technology· 1d
EA Confirms DICE and Respawn Are Working on a New Project
EA confirmed DICE and Respawn are working together on a new project. Reports identify it as Star Wars: Battlefront 3, but EA has not confirmed the game’s identity.
Technology· 2d
Spotify launches paid memberships for podcasts
Spotify is rolling out paid podcast memberships in 34 regions. Creators can offer perks such as ad-free listening, early access and bonus content.
Technology· 3d
Apple caps iPhone Duo orders at two per customer
Apple is limiting iPhone Duo orders to two per customer in the US, UK and other markets. The restriction appears aimed at curbing scalping.
Technology· 2d
EA confirms Fight Night’s return after 15 years
EA has confirmed the return of its Fight Night boxing game series after a 15-year absence. The company has not announced a release date, platforms or development studio.
Technology· 2d
Microsoft plans customizable Xbox Game Pass options
Microsoft is reportedly preparing a major Xbox Game Pass redesign that would let subscribers select features such as cloud gaming, multiplayer and console games separately.
Technology· 1d
Apple’s iPod Turns 25 After Changing the Music Industry
Apple launched the iPod 25 years ago with room for 1,000 songs. The device helped pave the way for the iPhone and reshaped the music industry.
Technology· 1d
Nvidia driver adds cloud shader delivery to speed up PC games
Nvidia’s GeForce Game Ready 621.01 driver adds Microsoft’s Advanced Shader Delivery, which compiles shaders in the cloud to speed up game launches and reduce in-game stuttering.
Technology· 1d
Sony updates PS5 as jailbreak efforts continue
Sony has released a new PS5 firmware update as homebrew users continue efforts to jailbreak the console, ahead of GTA 6’s release.
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Rising memory costs could push PS6 production near $1,000
Rising RAM and storage costs could push PlayStation 6 production costs close to $1,000. One report estimates its memory and storage components alone exceed $680.
Technology· 2d
Robert Downey Jr. Promotes Snap’s Specs AR Glasses
Robert Downey Jr. is promoting Snap’s Specs augmented-reality glasses as the company’s brand ambassador and “Chief Customer Experience Officer.” Snap has released videos showing him demonstrating the devices.
Technology· 1d
Millions of Hacking Attempts Leave Websites Offline
Hospitals, government agencies and universities took websites offline as a precaution after millions of hacking attempts. Some services have returned, but many remain unavailable.
Technology· 2d
Android 17 Beta Adds a Lock for Airplane Mode
Google released Android 17 QPR3 Beta 2 for compatible Pixel devices. It adds a lock for the quick settings airplane mode control and includes bug fixes.
Technology· 4d
Apple Opens iPhone Duo Preorders Despite Supply Limits
Apple opened iPhone Duo preorders despite knowing production constraints would limit initial supply. Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman called the decision a major mistake as early buyers faced long delivery times.
Technology· 1d
Experts urge shutdown of unprotected websites over PHP flaw
A PHP vulnerability could allow attackers to take full control of servers. IT experts urge operators to shut down unprotected websites.
Technology· 1d
Turkey’s Education Ministry Prepares to Sue Meta
Turkey’s Education Minister Yusuf Tekin says the ministry is preparing legal action against Meta. He urged the company to restrict children’s access to unsuitable content or ensure it cannot harm them.
Technology· 7d
Apple Opens iPhone Duo Preorders at $1,999
Apple has opened preorders for the iPhone Duo, its first foldable iPhone, with prices starting at $1,999. The first orders are expected to arrive October 23.
Technology· 7d
Tesla unveils Roadster shown hovering above the ground
Elon Musk unveiled Tesla’s new Roadster with a demonstration showing the vehicle hovering above the ground. The car is described as using SpaceX rocket technology.
Technology· 3d
Four Google AI Agents Beat Minecraft Without Human Help
Four Google Gemini 4 Argon agents defeated Minecraft’s Ender Dragon without human help. The run took just over 27 hours and involved hundreds of deaths, according to reports.
Technology· 2d
US Suppliers Make Nearly 100 iPhone Components, Apple Says
Apple says US companies make nearly 100 components for the iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone Duo. The parts are produced across more than a dozen states.
Technology· 3d
Google Home speakers get a fix for excessive downloads
Some Google Home speakers have been downloading hundreds of gigabytes of data in the background, possibly while failing to install a firmware update. Google says it is rolling out a fix.
Technology· 2d
AMD APU with 6 cores and 24GB memory appears in benchmarks
An AMD engineering sample with six CPU cores and 24GB of LPDDR5 memory has appeared in benchmark listings. It may be intended for a future Steam Deck or another gaming handheld, but its use is unconfirmed.
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Waymo begins robotaxi tests in Madrid ahead of 2027 service
Waymo will begin testing driverless cars in Madrid, Alcobendas and Getafe in the coming days. Commercial rides are expected to start in 2027.
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Meta unveils Muse Spark Open for Mac Studio
Meta unveiled Muse Spark Open, which it calls its most capable US open-weight model to date. It is designed to run on Mac Studio systems, including a setup with two M5 Ultra machines and Apple’s MLX framework.
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Eight US States Sue OpenAI Over ChatGPT’s Risks to Children
Eight US states sued OpenAI, alleging ChatGPT has encouraged children to harm themselves or others. They seek changes to how its products work for young users.
Technology· 1d
Turkey warns of critical vulnerabilities in PHP
Turkey’s Cyber Security Presidency has launched national security scans after two critical vulnerabilities were found in widely used PHP software. It urged public agencies, critical infrastructure operators and businesses to review their systems and take protective measures.
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Samsung may unveil Galaxy S27 phones in January 2027
Samsung may unveil the Galaxy S27 lineup in early January 2027, earlier than the Galaxy S26 launch. The phones are also expected to cost at least $100 more, according to one report.
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TikTok executives failed to act on staff child safety warnings
Court records show TikTok staff repeatedly warned executives about risks to children, including minors accessing age-restricted content. Employees said their concerns were not adequately addressed.