NASA builds batteries that survive the Moon
NASA's SPEARS project develops solid-state batteries that can withstand the Moon's extreme temperatures, from 212 degrees Fahrenheit in daylight to minus 328 degrees at night.
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Apple's touchscreen MacBook coming October 27
Apple is expected to announce its first touchscreen laptop and redesigned iPad Mini later this month, according to Bloomberg.
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PC shipments plunge 20 percent as RAM prices stay high
Global PC sales fell sharply in Q3 2026 as supply problems and elevated component costs kept buyers away from the market.
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US suspends visa programs for Microsoft, Adobe and five others
The government froze permanent residency applications for seven tech companies accused of abusing H-1B visa programs to avoid hiring American workers.
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Nintendo wins $4.5 million piracy lawsuit
Nintendo of America won a default judgment against a Switch game pirate who failed to respond in court.
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Warzone adds button to hide ridiculous skins
Call of Duty players can now toggle cartoon characters out of matches, replacing wild skins with standard Operators.
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Bungie maps Marathon's path through 2027
The studio outlines December's Symbiosis update and a larger March patch designed to expand its shooter with new modes, zones and progression systems.
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New York sues Polymarket over illegal gambling
New York's Attorney General and Governor announce a lawsuit against the prediction market platform, claiming it operates as an unlicensed gambling business.
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Pixel Watch 5 health features arrive this week
Google rolls out blood pressure and insulin resistance tracking to Pixel Watch owners, with trend reports coming in early October.
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Meta Ray-Ban Display gets avatars and navigation
Meta's smart glasses gain holographic avatars for calls and expanded navigation features, arriving in five new markets this fall.
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Hackers claim FBI data theft of 2-3TB
ShinyHunters says it stole sensitive information on FBI employees and job applicants using a zero day exploit, but denies seeking financial gain.
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Riot delays League of Legends voice chat again
Two weeks after announcing team voice chat for October, Riot Games postpones the feature with no new timeline.
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Discord's new age check balances safety with privacy
Discord rolls out a revised age verification system that sorts users automatically and offers privacy-focused options for those who need to confirm their age.
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Bungie says it's not done with Destiny
After layoffs and player backlash, the studio promises to restore cut content and rebuild trust.
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X reveals when laws hide your posts
X now shows users which countries have requested content restrictions on their accounts.
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Apple Watch Ultra 4 vs Galaxy Watch Ultra 2
Two premium smartwatches go head-to-head on durability, features, displays, and price.
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Google CC is an AI agent for families
Google's new experimental AI tool helps families coordinate calendars, tasks, and paperwork through a shared account.
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Laser strikes on planes drop for third year straight
The FAA reports a 24 percent decline in reported incidents, but thousands of pilots are still being targeted.
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Hyper Light Drifter studio faces closure after layoffs
Heart Machine laid off nearly its entire team after a publisher pulled funding for an unannounced game.
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California just rewrote the rules for teens online
Newsom signed a package of laws capping how minors use AI chatbots and social feeds, and not everyone thinks it helps.
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Flame Fatales 2026: how to watch the speedrun week
A week of women-led speedruns, meme races and charity cash, starting September 13.
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