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• Best Walmart deals to compete with Prime Day: TVs, Apple devices, and more (zdnet.com)
  Walmart has discounts on TVs, Apple devices, and gaming laptops up to $400 off ahead of Amazon's Prime Big Deal Days sale. Here are the bes…
• Bernie Sanders proposes banning ‘superintelligence’ and putting violators in prison (theverge.com)
  Sen. Bernie Sanders and Rep. Greg Casar have introduced the Ban Artificial Superintelligence Act, a bill that would prevent companies from…
• I doubted this mini PC could handle my local AI tasks, but it blew me away (zdnet.com)
  If you need big power to run AI tasks, but have little space to spare, VZmore has a PC that's just right for you.
• Discord age verification rolls out today with changes spurred by user backlash (arstechnica.com)
  Discord will try to automatically estimate ages, require verification when it can't.
• Data centers are black boxes, but California wants to change that (theverge.com)
  California passed a slate of new regulations that will finally push data centers to disclose more information about their water and electri…
• XPRIZE Wildfire winners spotted fires within 10 min (arstechnica.com)
  $11M competition showed wildfire detection is still easier than stopping fires.
• Five USB cables and dongles that can fry your hardware, steal your data, or worse (zdnet.com)
  I've set cables on fire, destroyed hardware with electrical bolts, and accidentally stolen a friend's login passwords so you don't have to.
• I went hands-on with new Surface devices - why the Pro model got my attention (zdnet.com)
  Microsoft added two new Surface devices, a new mouse, and a new app to its portfolio. The new laptops will ship October 13.
• Trump’s China rivalry and “AI race” delusion may endanger US, experts say (arstechnica.com)
  Trump focus on winning “AI race” may deter China from sharing safety intel.
• Why does the Googlebook exist? (theverge.com)
  Chromebooks solved a real need 15 years ago. I’m not sure Google’s new Googlebook solves anything.
• The best power banks of 2026: Expert and lab tested (zdnet.com)
  I tested the best power banks, from big units that can keep laptops running for hours to ones that can charge to 100% in under one hour.
• The best tablets of 2026: Lab-tested recommendations (zdnet.com)
  We tested the best tablets from brands like Apple, Samsung, and OnePlus. These are our top picks.
• Googlebooks feel like the first laptops built for Android owners (theverge.com)
  App casting, handoff, and seamless file sharing make Googlebooks feel (almost) obvious with an Android phone.
• Here's the Torcal, the first fully electric Bentley (arstechnica.com)
  It sounds like a V8, rides like a Flying Spur, but handles like a Continental GT.
• The best phones to buy in 2025 (zdnet.com)
  These are the best phones of 2026 from Samsung, Apple, and Google - all thoroughly tested and competing for the top spot.
• The story of Googlebooks, Google’s new take on laptops (theverge.com)
  By merging ChromeOS and Android, Google has found a new kind of laptop that it thinks can compete with Mac and Windows.
• Disney+ and Hulu raise prices by up to 13 percent after doubling profits (arstechnica.com)
  The Disney+ ad-free plan is now more expensive than Netflix's.
• The best smartwatches of 2026: Expert tested and reviewed (zdnet.com)
  I've tested the best smartwatches, including the newest Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra 2. Here's how to choose the right one.
• I got to see Google’s wild ideas about the future of laptops (theverge.com)
  Google is launching its Googlebooks on October 4th, starting at $899. The Android-based laptops have some interesting ideas about how a lap…
• Anthropic’s biolab made a discovery it’s comparing to Crispr (theverge.com)
  It took nearly 1,000 Claude agents 21 hours and 210 million tokens to uncover the ‘novel enzyme system.’
• The best Android phones to buy in 2025 (zdnet.com)
  We tested the latest Android phones on the market, from the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 to the Google Pixel 11 series. Here's how they stack up.
• Activision is taking over Halo as part of a massive Xbox shake-up (theverge.com)
  The Xbox reset continues with major studio changes, layoffs, and more.
• The best Samsung phones to buy in 2025 (zdnet.com)
  From the $128 Galaxy A16 5G to the $2,200, Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra, there's a Samsung phone for everyone, but which one is the best for your…
• iPhone owners can now submit claims in Apple’s $250 million Siri AI settlement (theverge.com)
  Apple has agreed to pay $250 million to settle a class action lawsuit surrounding the availability of its AI features, and now eligible iPh…
• FBI rushes to investigate if ShinyHunters hack of thousands of employees is real (arstechnica.com)
  It's unclear what will happen if FBI misses ShinyHunters' deadline.
• Best iPhone 2026: I've used every model (including the Duo) and these are my top picks (zdnet.com)
  We've tested every iPhone model in recent years, including the iPhone 18 series, and curated a list of the best options for enthusiasts, bu…
• It’s not just LG. Every TV company is spying on you (theverge.com)
  Not every smart TV is as easily hackable as Gamers Nexus says LG’s are, but they’re all tracking what you watch unless you opt out.
• The best AI chatbots of 2026: Expert tested and reviewed (zdnet.com)
  I pushed eight free AI chatbots to their limits to find the best AI chatbots of 2026. To explore our top picks, check out ZDNET's chatbot-b…
• All roads lead to cable (theverge.com)
  In their fight to win the war for our attention, streamers are re-creating cable from first principles.
• Xbox is barely Xbox anymore (theverge.com)
  More changes and layoffs at Xbox signal a further retreat from Microsoft’s gaming brand.
• The best smart rings of 2026: Expert tested (zdnet.com)
  I tested several top smart rings including the new Oura Ring 5. These are the ones I recommend.
• RFK Jr.'s CDC isn’t letting states order COVID-19 shots for kids, blocking access (arstechnica.com)
  US health deptartment said it wants to ensure the vaccine orders are "appropriate."
• It’s time for the Mac Neo (theverge.com)
  Now that Apple’s new M6 Mac Mini starts at $900, there’s room for a cheaper MacBook Neo-like desktop with an A-series chip.
• Meta is reportedly ready to launch less pervy smart glasses (theverge.com)
  New camera-free frames might avoid the ‘pervert glasses’ nickname, The Information reports.
• Best blood pressure watches: I tested the top models that actually work (zdnet.com)
  I tested some of the top blood pressure watches available, and considered medical research and current FDA guidance, to help you choose the…
• Meta patches Muse exploit that let attackers control the AI agent (theverge.com)
  Meta has issued a patch for its Muse macOS app following the discovery of a zero-day vulnerability that could allow someone to take control…
• Meta may have leaked the first look at its slim ‘Project Phoenix’ headset (theverge.com)
  Ahead of Meta Connect images leaked online seemingly revealing the design for the company’s “Project Phoenix” headset with a slimmer frame…
• A new report from Europe raises serious alarms about orbital collisions (arstechnica.com)
  I think we are going to lose the ability to use certain orbits."
• Meta’s Muse is creepy, but maybe not for the reasons you think (theverge.com)
  Muse probably can’t ‘see’ your notifications. But it also has no idea how it works.
• OpenAI wants to consult elite mathematicians about how to not fumble again (theverge.com)
  ‘The group will advise on the review and communication of emerging results.’
• Control Resonant review: Nobody does it like Remedy (theverge.com)
  With Control Resonant, Alan Wake studio Remedy Entertainment moves its sci-fi franchise in a new, open-world direction.
• Meta’s Muse AI agent is an effective helper and great at spending money (theverge.com)
  Muse can you help you cross off those nagging items from your to-do list, especially if they involve using your credit card.
• Microsoft refreshes its smaller Surface Pro and Laptop with Qualcomm’s X2 Plus (theverge.com)
  Microsoft is refreshing its Surface Pro 12-inch and Surface Laptop 13-inch. The hardware remains the same, but the chips get upgraded to Qu…
• Can you forget how you feel about Meta? (theverge.com)
  Under Mark Zuckerberg, Meta has built a sprawling empire of AI, smart glasses, and social media. Is it enough to overcome lawsuits, privacy…
• Archive for September 2026 (theverge.com)
  The Verge is about technology and how it makes us feel. Founded in 2011, we offer our audience everything from breaking news to reviews to…
• National Science Foundation Fires 168 Workers as Federal Purge Continues (wired.com)
  Firings at the NSF included permanent employees who had already completed their one-year probationary period, as well as at-will workers.
• Spotify will now save your listening history for up to 90 days (engadget.com)
  Streaming app Spotify just announced a new tool that saves recent listens for up to 90 days. It's available to both free and Premium users.
• Understanding which cloud storage option works best – and why (techradar.com)
  A closer look at the different types of cloud storage and their benefits
• Mira Murati Launches Thinking Machines Lab to Make AI More Accessible (wired.com)
  After leaving OpenAI last year, Mira Murati is finally ready to share what she's working on.
• Companies are facing more cyberattacks than ever before - and many just can't cope (techradar.com)
  Companies aren’t in a position to respond