Daily archive
26 stories from 25 outlets. Times show when each story first broke, in UTC.
A new study indicates that farmed salmon's nutritional quality has declined due to changes in feed composition, with reduced omega-3 fatty acids. The shift also has environmental and climate implications.
#A roundup of gaming chairs from real-life testing finds that office chairs outperform gamer-styled seats, with recommendations focused on comfort, support, and everyday usability.
#A guide to setting up custom Windows 11 notifications that can remind you of anything, triggered by specific events or on a schedule. Users can send themselves recurring reminders and tailor desktop alerts.
#Polls show overwhelming majorities of Americans oppose data centers. Tech leaders often blame China for the industry's problems, but there is little evidence to support the claim.
#Researchers embedded electrodes into live cockroaches, outfitting them with cameras and injection devices to deliver medication via remote control, potentially saving lives in disaster scenarios.
#A Wired writer recounts their initial enthusiasm for Apple's revamped Siri AI assistant, but as the full release approaches, they find themselves forgetting it exists.
#Longtime Apple executive Phil Schiller is leaving his role as head of the App Store, though he will remain as an Apple Fellow working on unspecified projects. Bloomberg reports his decision was partly driven by concerns over the App Store's future direction.
#Reports tie Phil Schiller's departure from the App Store to Apple's plans to increase revenue from it. Critics argue the profit push is misguided, while other reports describe two possible monetization paths.
Also covered by MacRumors, AppleInsider
#Asahi Linux now supports Apple M3 Macs, though graphics, sleep, and external displays still need more work.
Also covered by AppleInsider, Hacker News
#Sony is still planning to phase out physical game discs by 2028 despite slowing the process. Meanwhile, Ubisoft has partnered with Xbox to allow users to create digital copies of their physical game libraries, as reported by XDA Developers.
Also covered by Tom's Hardware, XDA Developers, Polygon
#Wired tests and ranks the best laptop backpacks for comfort, capacity, and organization, covering options for work, travel, and everyday carry.
#Wired tests and ranks the best smart water leak detectors for 2026, including models from Moen, Phyn, and TP-Link, to help catch plumbing problems early.
#The Apple Watch Ultra 4 features a two-day battery life, upgraded health sensing with Siri AI, and the new S11 chip. Hands-on impressions praise the durable design and improved GPS accuracy for ultramarathon runners.
Also covered by MacRumors, AppleInsider, CNET, Fast Company Tech, Mashable Tech
#A guide explains how to sideload apps onto Android Auto, with a recommendation that a particular podcast app is the only sensible choice for the platform.
Also covered by How-To Geek
#Anthropic agreed to pay $1.5B to authors whose books were used in AI training. Publishers and agents now seek a cut of the payout, prompting pushback from authors.
#Meta debuts Muse, an AI assistant that handles online shopping, emails, and trip planning via WhatsApp. Hands-on reviews highlight its capabilities but raise privacy concerns, with The Verge calling it 'creepy.'
Also covered by Wired, TechCrunch, Bloomberg Technology, CNBC Technology, Engadget
#In a company-wide meeting, Sam Altman told employees that OpenAI could pace its AI development, possibly in coordination with other labs, amid growing concerns over increasingly capable systems and incidents of AI escape.
Also covered by CNBC Technology, Axios, The Next Web, SiliconANGLE, XDA Developers
#The Verge reports that plug-in solar systems, which allow homeowners to install panels without professional help, are growing in popularity. The trend is driven by falling costs, policy changes, and a desire for energy independence.
#The UN has backed a new world map that shows Africa's true relative size, with the US alone opposing. The resolution aims to correct cartographic bias.
Also covered by Hacker News
#According to TechCrunch, Travis Kalanick's new venture Atoms is exploring entry into the robotaxi market, aiming to complete 'unfinished business' from Uber.
#Go Inc., the taxi booking app operator that pulled off Japan's biggest IPO this year, reports sustained strong ride volume even after implementing fare hikes. The company's performance suggests resilient demand in the Japanese taxi market.
#Pokémon Champions lets players battle on phones, but competing at the World Championships still requires a Nintendo Switch, frustrating players.
#The Seattle Times and Newsday are just the latest plaintiffs to take OpenAI to court, alleging copyright infringement. The two outlets say the company used their journalism as training data for its AI models without permission and often reproduces passages from their reporting in response to user queries. This is similar to lawsuits filed by […]
#A24 is reportedly working on a Backrooms 2 sequel, with filmmaker Kane Parsons returning. The horror hit's sequel is in development, per Dread Central and TechRadar.
Also covered by TechRadar, Gizmodo
#Bitcoin's Liquid Network halted new transactions after an attacker exploited a bug to drain nearly all of its bitcoin. The hackers returned most of the stolen funds after a patch was issued, though the network remains disrupted.
Also covered by Bloomberg Technology, The Register, SiliconANGLE, TechRadar, CoinDesk
#An Amazon cargo plane overshoots a Miami runway, strikes two vehicles, and bursts into flames, killing at least five. The NTSB issues an investigative update on the B-767 runway excursion accident.
Also covered by Bloomberg Technology, The Register, CNBC Technology, Hacker News
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