Technology News
This Virus Stole a Human Gene and Won't Let Go of It
Slashdot - 4 Oct 2026 03:21
"Scientists have discovered a virus that is a tiny bit human, carrying a gene it stole from our ancestors about 100,000 years ago," writes the New York Times. "And this virus may be using our own gene to infe...
China-Aligned TA419 Targets U.S. AI Policy Experts With Microsoft AitM Phishing
The Hacker News - 4 Oct 2026 12:50
A new China-nexus cyber espionage group known as TA419 has been attributed to multiple credential phishing campaigns targeting artificial intelligence (AI) experts working for U.S. think tanks, universities, and legal se...
11 Magnetic Milwaukee Finds Worth Adding To Your Collection
Slash Gear - 4 Oct 2026 12:30
From screwdrivers to headlamps, there's little that can't be improved with a magnet.
Elusive Geoneutrinos Are Building a New Map of Earths Volatile Interior
Wired - 4 Oct 2026 09:00
A global network of detectors are reporting some of the most substantial measurements yet of neutrinos created deep underground by the radioactive elements that power our planets tectonic activity.
Are Android Flagships Cheaper To Repair Than An iPhone?
BGR - 4 Oct 2026 02:47
Smartphone repairs, in general, are pretty expensive on average. That said, iPhone repairs typically skew higher than Android, but it depends on what's broken.
Physicists Identify 'Octupolar' Magnetism, With Implications for Quantum Technologies
Slashdot - 4 Oct 2026 01:21
While most magnets have two poles (north and south, or positive and negative), recent advances in quantum mechanics have revealed an "octupolar order," writes Phys.org, where a pattern of particles in a crystalli...
Surveillance Company Tells Cops It Wants to Add Facial Recognition to Flock Cameras
Slashdot - 4 Oct 2026 00:21
404 Media reports: "We will not add facial recognition to our devices," Flock CEO Garrett Langley said in a recent video. But other, third-party companies are telling cops that they are willing to add facial reco...
From Pest To Essential Service: How Cyborg Bugs Could Become First Responders
BGR - 4 Oct 2026 00:17
No matter what circumstances you're in, you're probably never looking forward to dealing with cockroaches, but new research may change that.
There's A Big Problem With Building Data Centers Underground
BGR - 4 Oct 2026 23:47
AI data centers are loud and use a lot of resources, so it makes sense to want to bury them underground. Unfortunately, it's probably not a viable solution.
How To Clean Your Refrigerator's Air Filter (And How Often You Should)
Slash Gear - 4 Oct 2026 23:45
Notice stale odors in your fridge? Learn how to properly clean and maintain your refrigerator's air filter, plus how often to service or replace it.
You should avoid using a screen protector on your MacBook - here's why
Engadget - 4 Oct 2026 23:30
Screen protectors can do more harm than good.
George Orwell's 1984 Was Adapted Into A Movie That's Streaming For Free
BGR - 4 Oct 2026 23:17
The 1949 novel, 1984, painted a cautionary picture of a hypervigilant, totalitarian society and a distant future reflective of real-world political regimes.
Every Starlink Dish Available: How To Know Which Setup May Be Right For You
Engadget - 4 Oct 2026 23:15
Everyone has different needs when it comes to internet connectivity, and Starlink's dish selection caters to a many applications, from stationary to mobile.
The glue holding your cells together has a surprising second job
Science Daily - 4 Oct 2026 23:12
Scientists have discovered that E-cadherin, a protein best known as the glue holding cells and tissues together, has a surprising second job: helping epithelial cells swallow nearby dead cells. Using live zebrafish and m...
4 HDMI devices I'm never unplugging
Pocket-lint - 4 Oct 2026 23:00
Each of my TV's four HDMI ports has a device connected to it that is essential to my entertainment setup.
Your TV's game mode turns off more than you realize
Pocket-lint - 4 Oct 2026 23:00
Some things aren't worth the sacrifice.
When is it worth getting a sound card for your PC?
Engadget - 4 Oct 2026 23:00
Whether or not adding a sound card makes sense really depends on how you're regularly using your PC.
What Does 'PHEV' Mean On Your Electric Car?
BGR - 4 Oct 2026 22:47
PHEV is a common term in the electric car world, but what does it actually tell you about the vehicle, and why could it matter when you're buying one?
The popular Apple features you won't be getting with the iPhone Duo
Engadget - 4 Oct 2026 22:45
The iPhone Duo lacks a few features we're used to seeing on other iPhones.
4 Common Problems With The Ford F-150 Lightning
Slash Gear - 4 Oct 2026 22:45
The Ford F-150 Lightning definitely got people excited on release, but in the intervening years, it's been plagued by several common issues and recalls.
How the iPhone Duo will improve your group selfies
Engadget - 4 Oct 2026 22:30
The iPhone Duo's foldable form factor allows for more placement options, but there are also new camera features you should know about.
6 Android Phones That Outperform The Samsung Galaxy S26 FE
Slash Gear - 4 Oct 2026 22:30
The Galaxy S26 FE got pricier this year but barely changed. Before you spend $700, check out these faster phones with more RAM for similar money.