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A maker restored a vintage 1995 TrueTime XL-AK GPS time server by gutting it and installing a Raspberry Pi 5 paired with Jimmy Paputto's L1 GNSS HAT, turning the old hardware into a working stratum 1 NTP time server. The project reuses the unit's original LCD screen and bicolor LED for status display, and the builder intends to add it to the public NTP Pool and use it for time services at the VCF Midwest event.
Tesla began deploying its steering-wheel-free Cybercab to the public in Texas and Florida as part of its Robotaxi network, shortly after unveiling the vehicles to fans in Austin. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration is now investigating whether the Cybercab meets existing federal vehicle safety standards, which still require equipment like brake pedals and mirrors that Tesla's vehicle lacks.
Blurams used IFA 2026 in Berlin to introduce a broad home security ecosystem covering outdoor solar-powered cameras, indoor dome cameras, a local storage hub, and an AI companion toy for children. The lineup includes three F-series outdoor cameras ranging from a 4MP model to a 4K Ultra HD version, each featuring solar charging, motion detection, night vision, and Wi-Fi 6 connectivity. All devices support free cloud playback and local microSD storage without requiring a subscription.
At PAX West in Seattle, Nvidia is offering its Founder's Edition RTX 5090, RTX 5080, and RTX 5070 graphics cards at list price on-site, along with GeForce Trading Cards, while supplies last. GeForce Evangelist Jacob Freeman announced the in-person Verified Priority Access event on X, inviting attendees to find him for a chance at an MSRP card. This follows a similar giveaway at QuakeCon last month.
Roku has added Fairground, a free ad-supported streaming channel featuring films made with AI tools alongside human writers, directors and editors. The company sources content through a creator portal and a recent contest that rewarded submissions in categories like true crime and world-building with prize money and revenue sharing.
Oura officially filed for an IPO on September 3, reporting revenue nearly doubling to $1.21 billion over nine months and 3.6 million rings sold to about 5 million paid members. The filing comes just after the launch of its slimmer Oura Ring 5, even as competitors like Circular, RingConn, and Ultrahuman roll out rings with tap-to-pay, haptics, and onboard software.
A PianoDisc Protégé owner used AI models Astra and Fable to analyze and recreate a self-playing piano arrangement, then fed Fable a purchased PianoDisc MP3 to study its format. Fable decoded the file's hidden MIDI channel and discovered PianoDisc embeds obfuscating 'decoy notes' to prevent extracted MIDI from playing correctly elsewhere, then built both an encoder and decoder capable of replicating and stripping that protection. The poster is now asking whether releasing this decoder and encoder publicly would be legally permissible.
ProPublica reporter Sharon Lerner uncovered internal 3M records showing the company knew as early as the 1970s that PFAS compounds used in nonstick coatings, food packaging and stain-resistant products had entered people's bloodstreams worldwide. Rather than disclosing this, 3M kept the findings confidential for decades, according to a former company scientist who spoke with Lerner.
Prime Video has decided not to renew its live-action series 'Spider-Noir' for a second season, ending the show after its debut run. The streamer reportedly remains interested in developing other superhero-focused projects despite this cancellation.
Ottocast makes a small USB dongle that plugs into a car's existing CarPlay port and relays the connection to an iPhone over Bluetooth and Wi-Fi, eliminating the need for a cable. After an initial Bluetooth pairing and approval step, the adapter automatically reconnects to the paired iPhone each time the car starts. The interface, controls and features remain identical to standard Apple CarPlay, with no separate Ottocast software layer.
Razer introduced the Clio X at PAX West 2026, a cheaper version of its head-cushion speaker for gaming chairs, priced at $110 versus the original Clio's $230. It swaps the flagship's 43mm aluminum drivers for two 38mm speakers and two 55mm passive radiators, still supporting THX Spatial Audio and Razer's low-latency HyperSpeed 2.4GHz wireless connection. It attaches to any gaming chair headrest via a nylon strap and runs on USB-C power, ideally a 15W PD source.
Timekettle unveiled the W4 Plus, its newest pair of AI-powered interpreter earbuds, at IFA 2026. The earbuds let two people each wear one bud and converse naturally in different languages, with near-instant translation, adjustable speed, and a choice of voice output—no shared phone or app required.