Today's Top Technology News
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28 August 2025Video player looks like a 1-inch TV from the ’60s and is wondrous, pointless fun - Ars Technica
TV static and remote included.
28 August 2025Microsoft AI launches its first in-house models - The Verge
Microsoft has launched two new AI models that put it in the running to compete with OpenAI, which it has poured billions into.
28 August 2025High-severity vulnerability in Passwordstate credential manager. Patch now. - Ars Technica
Vulnerability can be exploited to gain access to customers’ crown jewels.
28 August 2025Battlefield 6 Labs Testing Program Kicks Off Again This Week, Here's How To Sign Up - GameSpot
The next Labs test is coming up soon.
28 August 2025No Man's Sky Dev Teases Huge Planet And Large Oceans In Next Game - GameSpot
Light No Fire may not take players out into the universe, but Hello Games co-founder Sean Murray is promising the world, literally.
28 August 2025The best Labor Day sales on 4K TVs from Sony, Samsung, TCL, and more - The Verge
Labor Day sales have arrived for big-screened 4K TVs from Sony, Samsung, and more, just in time for the start of the NFL season and the MLB post-season.
28 August 2025‘Resident Evil Requiem’ Introduces Its Latest Heavy, the Tentatively Named ‘Big Mama’ - Gizmodo
Move over, Lady Dimitrescu. It's Big Mama's time to shine.
28 August 2025Apple Watch Ultra 3’s software might be another reason to upgrade from Ultra 1 - 9to5Mac
Two years after the last model, Apple Watch Ultra 3 is almost here, and software might be yet another reason for Ultra 1 owners to upgrade.
28 August 2025Sony is reportedly planning a Nintendo Switch-style PlayStation 6 portable - Video Games Chronicle
New report claims a planned PS6 portable will be dockable like Switch
28 August 2025Nintendo now hosting 2025 Blockbuster sale on the Switch eShop - Nintendo Everything
Nintendo 2025 Blockbuster sale on the Switch eShop with a bunch of different games, including some at new lows.
28 August 2025Elden Ring Nightreign Endless Mode Finds New Way To Punish Fans - Kotaku
FromSoftware's new Deep of Night difficulty mode has officially been revealed
28 August 2025Microsoft Software Engineer Dies on Silicon Valley Campus at 35 - Bloomberg
A 35-year-old Microsoft Corp. software engineer has died at the company’s Silicon Valley campus.
28 August 2025450 Diablo developers vote to unionize under CWA - Game Developer
Diablo developers have assembled 'one of the largest wall-to-wall unions' at Blizzard Entertainment.
28 August 2025Data Breach at Salesforce (NYSE:CRM) Has Now Reached Google’s Gmail - TipRanks
A recent breach involving the software company Salesforce ($CRM) has escalated into a global cybersecurity crisis, affecting companies such as Alphabet’s ($GOOGL) G...
28 August 2025Blogging service TypePad is shutting down and taking all blog content with it - Ars Technica
After years of neglect, TypePad and everything on it goes away on September 30.
28 August 2025Bungie’s Marathon Is Getting Its Longest Playtest Yet: 30 Days, $500 "Thank You" Reward - The Game Post
Bungie has started inviting select players to a month-long Marathon user research study starting next month.
28 August 2025Apple Labor Day Sales Include Year's Best Prices on AirPods, iPads, MacBooks, and More - MacRumors
It's almost Labor Day weekend and a number of retailers have introduced deals that should be advantageous for anyone shopping around for Apple...
28 August 2025Live Activities keep getting better, and iOS 26 continues that trend - 9to5Mac
Live Activities have become one of the iPhone’s best features, and iOS 26 offers new upgrades that make them better than ever.
28 August 2025Google is shutting down Android sideloading in the name of security - Mashable
All apps need to come from verified developers now.
28 August 2025Honor launches the world’s thinnest foldable in Europe - The Verge
The Honor Magic V5 is going on sale in Europe alongside the MagicPad 3 tablet and MagicBook Art 14 laptop.
28 August 2025New iPhone 17 accessory from Apple leaked ahead of event - 9to5Mac
When leaker Majin Bu showed off clones of alleged TechWoven iPhone 17 case boxes, I noticed the fine print on...
28 August 2025FF14 Boss Explains Mod Crackdown That Led To 'Gooner 9/11' - Kotaku
Naoki Yoshida is begging fans to stop posting lewds and ripping off the item shop
28 August 2025Samsung Is Announcing a New iPad Pro Killer at IFA Next Week - Gizmodo
Here comes Samsung's next Galaxy Tab tablet running Android. But can it really dethrone Apple's iPad Pro?
28 August 2025The Big Dawn of War 4 Interview: How a New Developer Took On Warhammer 40,000's Flagship RTS, Why It Returns to Kronus, and Why Chaos Isn't Here… Yet - IGN
IGN talks to Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War 4's creative director about the pitch that won over Games Workshop, returning to the planet Kronus, and why Chaos isn't in the faction roster.
28 August 2025AirPods Pro 3 Coming Soon With Smaller Case and Capacitive Button - MacRumors
The AirPods Pro 3 will feature a slightly smaller charging case and a capacitive pairing button, according to the leaker known as Majin Bu. Citing...
28 August 2025Pixel 10’s new Qi2 magnets include the ‘lock’ used to keep MagSafe accessories in place - 9to5Google
There's an important secondary magnet used to make MagSafe accessories work properly, and it's also included in the Pixel 10 with Qi2.
28 August 2025DJI’s Mic 3 crams more features into a smaller package - The Verge
DJI’s Mic 3 wireless lavalier microphone system is even smaller without scrimping on features or battery life.
28 August 2025New GTA Online Cayo Perico Survival Released And Here’s How To Play And Its Contents - RockstarINTEL
A brand new survival taking place on Cayo Perico has been released in GTA Online. Fight off waves of zombies to earn rewards and more.
28 August 2025Kev Levine reminds the world Judas exists with update on a slick gameplay feature - Eurogamer
Ken Levine has stepped out from the shadows to remind the world about Judas, the first-person action adventure game from Ghost Story Games, through a new blog.
28 August 2025The personhood trap: How AI fakes human personality - Ars Technica
AI assistants don’t have fixed personalities—just patterns of output guided by humans.
28 August 2025One UI 8 Beta 6 – What’s new, changed and fixed - Sammy Fans
The One UI 8 Beta 6 (ZYHB) update changelog for the Galaxy S25 series brings a mix of security boosts, bug fixes, and small tweaks to make your phone smoother and more reliable. Samsung is set to start the stable One UI 8 rollout in September 2025. While ther…
28 August 2025Daily Crossword: The Magical Puzzle — August 28 - Vulture
Can you solve the latest Vulture 10x10 daily crossword puzzle clue? 2-Down, Five Letters: Diana Ross to Ashlee Simpson, e.g.
28 August 2025Samsung makes good on promise to bring Microsoft Copilot to TVs - 9to5Google
Samsung is officially rolling out Microsoft Copilot for smart TVs and monitors, starting with 2025 models..png?width=1200&height=630&fit=crop&enable=upscale&auto=webp)
28 August 2025Metal Gear Solid Delta Snake Eater issues acknowledged by Konami, patch on the way - Eurogamer
Konami has acknowledged issues with Metal Gear Solid Delta Snake Eater, as the stealth game remake launches today.
27 August 2025iPhones are making a comeback so big it may change the global smartphone market - PhoneArena
The latest IDC smartphone forecast for 2025 predicts a much bigger growth than before thanks to Apple’s success.
27 August 2025Google launches new device protection program called Pixel Care+ - TechCrunch
Google says Pixel Care+ provides a "higher level of coverage, service and peace of mind for Google hardware owners."
27 August 2025AI Chatbots Are Trapping Users in Bizarre Mental Spirals for a Dark Reason, Experts Say - Futurism
Are cases of "AI psychosis" caused by manipulative "dark patterns" employed in chatbots like ChatGPT? Some experts say yes.
27 August 2025Best Buy’s Labor Day Sale Is Live With New Deals on Tech and Games - IGN
Best Buy's Labor Day 2025 sale is now live.![Pixel 10’s new ‘Head Start’ tool makes it easier for iPhone users to switch [Gallery] - 9to5Google](https://i0.wp.com/9to5google.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2025/08/pixel-10-and-iphone-16-1.jpg?resize=1200%2C628&quality=82&strip=all&ssl=1)
27 August 2025Pixel 10’s new ‘Head Start’ tool makes it easier for iPhone users to switch [Gallery] - 9to5Google
Google is launching a new "Head Start" tool that makes it easier to switch to Pixel 10, especially for iPhone users.
27 August 2025Google's Browser-Based Video Editor Is Now Available for Free - Lifehacker
Google Vids is now available for everyone.
27 August 2025Gears of War Reloaded Is A Mess On PC And Players Aren't Happy - Kotaku
The PC remaster of the classic third-person shooter lacks split-screen despite previous marketing materials suggesting it would be included
27 August 2025New approach may relieve arthritic knees without drugs or surgery - futurity.org
By making a small adjustment to the angle of their foot while walking, participants in a new study felt pain relief equivalent to medication.
27 August 2025The Pixel 10 comes with 12GB of RAM, but Google has locked some of it away - Android Authority
With AI playing an increasingly core role in the Pixel 10, Google dedicated 3GB of RAM specifically for AI use.
27 August 2025Pixel 10 Pro review: Familiar hardware, filled with Google’s AI - TechCrunch
This vision of the Pixel encompasses Google's consumer AI suite. Google wants Pixel owners to live and breathe Google AI in all aspects of their lives through the new devices.
27 August 2025Duolingo is facing an existential crisis as Google Translate rolls out features to tutor users—and even handle live translation as a bonus - Fortune
AI models that can also help with language learning are exerting pressure on Duolingo.
27 August 2025PlayStation Plus’s September games include a 3D platformer and two indie hits - Video Games Chronicle
Three more PS Plus games will be available to claim soon
27 August 2025How to Pre-Load Destiny: Rising on iOS, Android, and PC - The Game Post
Here's the exact pre-load time for Destiny: Rising, plus simple steps for iOS, Android, and PC (emulator) so you’re ready the moment servers open.
27 August 2025Hitman World Of Assassination Out Now On iPhone For $70 Or $3 A Level - Kotaku
IO Interactive has brought the whole modern Hitman trilogy to iOS devices
27 August 2025Clair Obscur Director Hints At Sequel, Says Expedition 33 ‘Is Not The End’ - Kotaku
Sandfall Interactive wants Clair Obscur to be a franchise
27 August 2025Corsair’s PC-dockable screen helped me monitor my PC components and news feeds - Ars Technica
Corsair’s Xeneon Edge is the best at what it does but is software-dependent.
27 August 2025Round Up: The Reviews Are In For Kirby And The Forgotten Land + Star-Crossed World On Switch 2 - Nintendo Life
Star-crossed lovers
27 August 2025Underrated PS2, PS3 Games Getting Surprise New PS5 Releases - PlayStation LifeStyle
In a surprising announcement, Ubisoft announced the re-release of its long-forgotten PS2 and PS3 games on PS5.
27 August 2025Apple Event Logo Hints at Two iPhone 17 Pro Features - MacRumors
Apple's logo for its upcoming September 9 event hints at two rumored iPhone 17 Pro features, including new color options and a vapor chamber...
27 August 2025‘Call Of Duty: Black Ops 7’ Will Make BO6 Players Leave Their Silly Skins Behind - Forbes
Call of Duty is forcing Black Ops 6 to leave their skins behind when heading to Black Ops 7, here's why.
27 August 2025The Outer Worlds 2’s First Hour Has Layers and Layers of Role-Playing Opportunities - IGN
We've played the first hour of The Outer Worlds 2, and its many opportunities and alternative pathways suggest another rich and flexible RPG from the experts at Obsidian.- 27 August 2025
Exclusive | Apple Makes Music Push in Radio After Losing Ground to Spotify - WSJ - The Wall Street Journal
The tie-up with TuneIn to distribute Apple’s radio stations aims to introduce the company’s music service to more people 
27 August 2025Google Reveals Mystery AI Image Model That Can Smartly Edit Photos - PetaPixel
Move over Photoshop?
27 August 2025Scientists just developed a new AI modeled on the human brain — it's outperforming LLMs like ChatGPT at reasoning tasks - Live Science
The hierarchical reasoning model (HRM) system is modeled on the way the human brain processes complex information, and it outperformed leading LLMs in a notoriously hard-to-beat benchmark.
27 August 2025Halo's Assault Rifle Is Causing Helldivers 2 To Crash - GameSpot
Look out for this known crash if you're playing with the ODST MA5C Assault Rifle.
27 August 2025Helldivers 2 dev tells players to “stop sh*ting” their pants as player count skyrockets - VideoGamer
Arrowhead CEO has awkwardly asked Helldivers 2 players to “stop sh*ting” your pants as the HD2 player count skyrockets.
27 August 2025Google says the Pixel 10 Pro has world's best phone camera. I tested it against the S25 Ultra and found a clear winner. - Mashable
Samsung has a higher megapixel count, but Google promises more well-rounded features. Which flagship has the edge?
