Microsoft's Pocket-Sized Xbox Nano Controller Lands November 4
Microsoft has announced a compact, rechargeable Xbox Nano Controller priced at $49.99 that launches November 4 with pre-orders now open.
AI Stocks Slide as Inflation Fears and Debt Worries Rattle Global Markets
AI-linked shares fell sharply worldwide as investors worried about rising US inflation, possible interest rate hikes and heavy debt across the sector.
Concrete Heat Battery Could Give Data Center Waste Heat a Second Life
Lehigh University researchers have built a concrete thermal battery prototype meant to capture data center waste heat and release it for later use.
Poland's Economic Climb Tests Its Soviet-Era Memory
The Guardian's final installment on Poland looks at how rising wages and living costs are reshaping daily life in a country that has changed dramatically since the Soviet era.
Apple AirTag 2 four-pack drops to $129 in a limited-time Amazon deal
TechRadar calls the second-generation AirTag a must-have for iPhone owners and reports a limited-time 22% discount on a four-pack at Amazon.
Ukraine downs Russian ring-winged drone that drew UFO comparisons
Ukrainian forces shot down a Russian attack drone with an unusual circular wing, which had initially prompted comparisons to a UFO.
OpenAI engineer arrested by FBI over alleged covert recorders
The FBI has arrested a Saudi-born OpenAI engineer, alleging he planted hidden recording devices at company premises; charges and details are still emerging.
Army Seeks About 100 FPV Drone Operators for Domestic Defense Evaluations
The US Army is recruiting roughly 100 drone operators to test emerging aircraft under a $1.1 billion Pentagon initiative focused on domestic defense.
Anthropic Warns Small AI Models Could Spread Through Smart Devices
Anthropic says some of its AI models could soon self-replicate across internet-connected gadgets, raising alarm about a new kind of computer worm.
YouTube Adds "Made with AI" Labels to Altered and Generated Music
YouTube Music is rolling out a "Made with AI" label for songs that were fully or partly generated or altered with AI, mirroring its existing video labels.
UK Businesses Pour More Into AI but Blame Poor Data for Holding Results Back
SAP data suggests average UK AI spending is climbing fast, while many firms say weak data and fast-moving agentic tools are their biggest obstacles.
US Justice Department Warns North Korean Hackers Have Infiltrated Dozens of Companies
U.S. authorities say sanctioned North Korean hackers have breached dozens of American firms and are recruiting Americans to help them.
Meta's Audio-Only Ray-Ban Glasses Win Praise, But Questions Remain
Reviewers praise Meta's camera-free Ray-Ban audio glasses for design and battery life, while questioning how their built-in AI will develop.
Samsung raises Galaxy S26 prices in Australia as memory costs bite
TechRadar reports Samsung has quietly raised Australian prices on its Galaxy S26 phones, though Amazon is discounting the base model by 32%.
Apple Shows Off HomeView Hub and Upgraded Siri for the Smart Home
Apple unveiled a wall-or-tabletop HomeView device with a 7-inch screen and upgraded Siri, pitching it as a hub for the smart home.
Doug Field Joins Rivian-Backed Mind Robotics as President
Former Apple and Ford executive Doug Field has been named president of Mind Robotics, a startup led by Rivian CEO RJ Scaringe, according to reporting from two outlets.
OpenAI Says Hidden Recording Device Found at Office, Employee Arrested
OpenAI reports finding a concealed recording device in one of its offices, refers the case to the FBI, and says an employee has been arrested.
Smartphone Shipments Fall to a 14-Year Low as Memory Costs Bite
Global phone shipments dropped about 20% year over year in the third quarter, the weakest Q3 in 14 years, as a memory shortage pushes up prices.
Google opens Play Store route for private AI-built Android apps
Google is making it easier for people to build and share personal Android apps made with AI, including options that skip a public Play Store listing.
Apple Enters Smart Home With $299 HomeView Display
Apple's first smart display, the 7-inch HomeView, arrives at $299 with camera-based recognition of up to six users and a line of partner smart-home devices.