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Elon Musk’s xAI Is Becoming a Leaky Ship

In recent weeks, a series of leaks has plagued Elon Musk’s xAI. Indeed, a slow, steady drip of stories from major news outlets has found, as its basis, a healthy helping of anonymous sources and internal company messages that said sources seem more than willing to share. The portrait of the company that’s being painted is one of a tumultuous startup, where change is rapid and much of the staff has been moved around or let go. The most recent leaks were reported in a New York Times piece on Frid

Two of the Kremlin’s most active hack groups are collaborating, ESET says

Two of the Kremlin’s most active hacking units recently were spotted collaborating in malware attacks that compromise high-value devices located in Ukraine, security researchers said Friday. One of the groups is Turla, which is easily one of the world’s most sophisticated advanced persistent threats (well-organized and well-funded hacking groups, many backed by nation states, that target specific adversaries for years at a time). Researchers from multiple security firms largely agree that Turla

Microsoft is raising prices on Xbox consoles in the US again

is a senior editor and author of Notepad , who has been covering all things Microsoft, PC, and tech for over 20 years. Posts from this author will be added to your daily email digest and your homepage feed. Microsoft is raising the prices of its Xbox Series S / X consoles in the US next month. The Xbox Series X will be priced at $649.99 in the US starting October 3rd, up from its existing $599.99 price. The Xbox Series S will move to $399.99, up from $379.99. Microsoft blames the price hikes

Apple boosts iPhone 17 production targets following strong pre-order demand

As it does in most years, Apple is taking a cue from the pre-order week to align its production orders with actual iPhone demand across the lineup. Here are the details. As reported by The Information, Apple is increasing iPhone 17 production, following a strong week of pre-orders in which the device may have done better than expected. From the report: “Earlier this week, Apple asked Luxshare Precision, one of the two main iPhone assemblers in China—in addition to Foxconn—to raise daily produc

Microsoft starts rolling out Gaming Copilot on Windows 11 PCs

Microsoft has begun rolling out the beta version of its AI-powered Gaming Copilot to Windows 11 systems for users aged 18 or older, excluding those in mainland China. Tagged as a "personal gaming sidekick," Gaming Copilot will also be pushed to Xbox mobile app users on Apple and Android devices starting next month. To start using Gaming Copilot in the Game Bar, Windows users must install the Xbox PC app on their PC and use the Windows logo key + G keyboard shortcut to open the Game Bar. Next,

Microsoft Copilot is taking over Teams. Here's how AI will shape your daily workflow

Thomas Trutschel/Getty Images Follow ZDNET: Add us as a preferred source on Google. ZDNET's key takeaways Microsoft announces more Copilot features within Teams. AI agents will assist in Teams meetings and messaging channels. These features solidify companies adopting agentic AI tools to increase employee productivity. Productivity-centered AI tools for enterprises are becoming commonplace -- a recent study hailed Microsoft as one of the most dominant sources of AI-powered productivity too

So… is there a TikTok deal or not?

is a senior tech and policy editor focused on VR, online platforms, and free expression. Adi has covered video games, biohacking, and more for The Verge since 2011. Posts from this author will be added to your daily email digest and your homepage feed. China and the US have “made progress” on granting permission for ByteDance to sell TikTok to an American consortium, fulfilling a nine-months-overdue legal requirement. After saying a tentative deal had been reached Monday and that approval woul

Your Google TV home screen might finally be about to get a long-overdue refresh

Edgar Cervantes / Android Authority TL;DR Google TV is testing a refreshed home screen layout with new navigation bubbles. The redesign renames “For You” as “Home” and adds more shortcuts to the profile menu. Only a small number of devices seem to have the update so far. Google TV hasn’t been having the best luck in the crowded smart TV market recently. With relatively low adoption in the US and advertisers favoring YouTube instead, Google seems to be rethinking parts of the TV platform, sta

You don’t have to wait for Microsoft’s handheld to start using the new Xbox mode

Nick Fernandez / Android Authority TL;DR Windows handheld PC owners have found a way to get Microsoft’s new Xbox mode running early on their devices. Xbox mode frees up about 2GB of memory that can be used for gaming. You’ll launch straight into the Xbox app with your full library of PC games from Steam, Battle.net, Epic, and other storefronts. About a month from now, Microsoft will be launching its ROG Xbox Ally devices. These Xbox-branded gaming handhelds are technically supposed to be the

Apple’s new Home products just got even more appealing thanks to a competitor

Apple is about to kick off what’s arguably its first serious push into smart home products, starting with two launches very soon but ramping up in 2026. And Samsung just provided users another great reason to wait for Apple’s products. Apple rumored to be expanding Home product offerings Apple’s efforts in the smart home space have seemed, for a long time, more like a hobby than a serious product line. I’m a fan of the Apple TV 4K and HomePod, but outside of those two products, Apple has larg

I replaced my iPhone 16 Pro Max with the iPhone Air - here's my buying advice now

Apple iPhone Air ZDNET's key takeaways The thinnest and lightest iPhone yet offers Pro performance at a competitive $999 price point. It's designed to feel burdenless, and that's the biggest reason to buy one over the iPhone 17 series. You'll just have to settle for only one camera, average battery life, and a single-firing speaker. View now at Apple View now at Best Buy View now at Verizon more buying choices Follow ZDNET: Add us as a preferred source on Google. The iPhone "Pro" label has a

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Under Pressure From Roblox, Fortnite Allowing Creators to Sell In-Game Items

Creators who make content for Fortnite can start monetizing their virtual goods in December. The free-to-play online game's publisher, Epic Games, announced that those in its Creator program will earn revenue from the sale of in-game items they've made and money they already earn from engagement payouts for Epic-created items. Don't miss any of our unbiased tech content and lab-based reviews. Add CNET as a preferred Google source. Before platform and store fees, those creators ordinarily will

Get free Windows 10 security updates through October 2026: 2 ways

simpson33/iStock/Getty Images Plus Follow ZDNET: Add us as a preferred source on Google. ZDNET's key takeaways Windows 10 PCs have two free options for extended security updates. To qualify for free personal updates, enroll with a Microsoft account. The one-year extension for consumers ends in October 2026. The Windows 10 end-of-support date is nearly here. Over the summer, Microsoft seems to have belatedly realized that owners of tens of millions of consumer PCs running Windows 10 aren't

This Mom Is Getting Back Into Running Shape With a Jogging Stroller, Fitness Apps and Tech

As an active mom, I enjoy doing a variety of activities to stay fit. I lift weights to get stronger (carrying a toddler around challenges your overall strength), go for walks to clear my mind, run to get my heart rate up and take a fitness class here and there. Before having my son, I completed my first marathon, several half-marathons and shorter races in between. But running took a backseat after my second trimester because I was advised not to do activity in the summer heat while heavily pre

Your very own humane interface: Try Jef Raskin’s ideas at home

In our earlier article about Macintosh project creator Jef Raskin, we looked at his quest for the humane computer, one that was efficient, consistent, useful, and above all else, respectful and adaptable to the natural frailties of humans. From Raskin's early work on the Apple Macintosh to the Canon Cat and later his unique software implementations, you were guaranteed an interface you could sit down and interact with nearly instantly and—once you'd learned some basic keystrokes and rules—one yo

CMF offers sneak peek of its first-ever over-ear headphones

TL;DR CMF is teasing a new pair of headphones called the “Headphone Pro.” It appears the device will be customizable, but it’s unclear how far this customization will go. The headphones will launch on September 29. Nothing released its first pair of headphones earlier this year, called the “Headphone 1.” Now the company’s sub-brand, CMF, is about to launch a pair of headphones as well. Through a couple of teasers, we now have our first look at the device. Don’t want to miss the best from And

Next year’s MacBook Pro sounds like the huge upgrade I’ve been waiting for

Apple’s last MacBook Pro redesign was in 2021, and rumors indicate the next all-new design is coming in late 2026 with touch support and a whole lot more. Here’s why I’m more excited than ever for Apple’s forthcoming MacBook Pro upgrade. Two new MacBook Pros might launch in 2026, but the M6 model is the one I want Recent Apple news has understandably focused a lot on the iPhone 17, iPhone Air, AirPods Pro 3, and other brand new products. But a new report this week on the 2026 MacBook Pro has

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Deals: Nomad iPhone 17 case discounts, M4 Pro Mac mini $200 off, Ocean Band, iPad Air, AirPods, more

iPhone 17 and iPhone Air launch day has arrived and we are starting today’s 9to5Toys Lunch Break off with some case deals. We have a series of exclusive offers you can only get with our codes found below from brand’s like Nomad (this one is for today only), SANDMARC, Burton Goods, Matter, and more. On top of that, we also have M4 Pro Mac mini configs at $200 off, M4 Mac mini from $499, M3 iPad Air starting at $449, and a super rare deal on Apple’s official all-black Ocean Band. Those offers join

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I tested the iPhone Air, and it reminded me of my old iPhone 6 Plus in the best way

Apple iPhone Air ZDNET's key takeaways The thinnest and lightest iPhone yet offers Pro performance at a competitive $999 price point. It's designed to feel burdenless, and that's the biggest reason to buy one over the iPhone 17 series. You'll just have to settle for only one camera, average battery life, and a single-firing speaker. View now at Apple View now at Best Buy View now at Verizon more buying choices Follow ZDNET: Add us as a preferred source on Google. The iPhone "Pro" label has a

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Trump’s Golden Dome Projected to Cost Exponentially More Than the Manhattan Project

Donald Trump has many grand plans for America, one of the more ambitious of which is to create a giant invisible space shield that theoretically protects the country from rockets. In January, Trump announced, via executive order, the creation of a “Golden Dome,” designed to protect Americans from the “threat of attack by ballistic, hypersonic, and cruise missiles, and other advanced aerial attacks.” The project, Trump said, would use a network of satellites to detect and repel aerial attacks on

New iPhone 17 or Air on Your Radar? Get Ready for These Prices Today

As the newest iPhones hit the shelves today, the Apple faithful can count their blessings that they aren't paying more for the new phones. iPhones have never been cheap, but it was pretty clear when the prices for the new iPhone 17 lineup were revealed at Apple's fall iPhone event earlier this month that they could have gotten worse, considering the year of tariffs and other economic turmoil. CNET senior editor James Bricknell wasn't surprised by the iPhone prices. "Given the tariffs and all t

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If You're Waking Up to Pee in The Middle of the Night, Here's How to Prevent It

Often, you can't help it if you wake up in the middle of the night and need to use the bathroom. The problem with this is when they become multiple bathroom trips that disrupt your sleep. There are several simple lifestyle changes you can make to help you sleep through the night. However, if you try these tips and still find yourself waking up, it could be a sign of a common medical condition called nocturia. We'll walk you through when it might be time to talk to your doctor. Don't miss any of

The new iPhone 17 Pro aluminum body may be more prone to scuffs and scratches

It’s iPhone 17 release day, and that means the internet is ready to start the next drama about the redesigned phones. One early concern is about the superficial durability of the iPhone 17 Pro aluminum chassis, especially on the darker color Deep Blue model. If this worries you, it’s a good time to buy a case. Because anodized aluminum still has the raw silver metal color underneath, any light nicks or scratches are much more visible to the eye, compared to similar wear and tear to the iPhone 1

As Android developer verification gets ready to go, a new reason to be worried

Andy Walker / Android Authority TL;DR Google is putting together its framework for Android developer verification, connecting dev names to even sideloaded apps. Recent additions to the Android SDK offer a little insight into how the system may ultimately operate. One variable suggests that users may not be able to sideload even verified apps without an active network connection. Android’s approach to software openness is changing in some fundamental ways right now, and the shift has not been

Would You Use a Mouse With a Fake ‘Click?’

Logitech’s race to offer an esports mouse with the fastest response time has led us to a mouse that’s completely different than any I’ve used before. Mice have relied on the same type of microswitches for their button clicks for so long, it’s hard to imagine what would be next. So I didn’t know what to think when I sat down in front of the $180 Logitech G Pro X2 Superstrike mouse that doesn’t “click” in the traditional sense. Instead, it uses haptics to offer a facsimile of the classic click sen

Him is a grueling and messy takedown of American football culture

is a reporter focusing on film, TV, and pop culture. Before The Verge, he wrote about comic books, labor, race, and more at io9 and Gizmodo for almost five years. There is a certain degree of body horror baked into American football that becomes readily apparent whenever players sustain gruesome, career-ending injuries on camera. For some, football’s overt violence is part of its appeal, and players are seen as people who have chosen to risk their safety in pursuit of fame and glory. Over the y

Octopus Energy spins off its Kraken utility billing and AI platform

British renewable energy provider Octopus Energy said this week that it’s spinning off Kraken, its tech platform for utilities, spurred in part by $500 million in committed annual revenue from other utilities and energy providers. An eventual Kraken IPO could be valued at $15 billion and could occur within a year, according to The Wall Street Journal. Kraken was actually the company’s initial product, according to Octopus CEO Greg Jackson. “We created Octopus as the ‘demo client,’” he told the

Meet the latest VC judges joining Startup Battlefield 200 at TechCrunch Disrupt 2025

The Startup Battlefield 200 global pitch competition at TechCrunch Disrupt 2025, taking place October 27–29 at San Francisco’s Moscone West, is just weeks away, and the stakes have never been higher. Twenty founders will pitch their companies on the Disrupt Stage, but only one will walk away with the $100,000 equity-free prize and the coveted Disrupt Cup. Helping to decide the winner is our world-class roster of judges, investors, and operators who know what it takes to build enduring companies

How Apple used ANC to build its best AirPods features

Once upon a time, noise-canceling headphones primarily existed for one purpose: air travel. Bose and Sennheiser were among the first on the scene commercially, blocking unwanted sounds for pilots long before wireless headphones were even a thing. Today, active noise cancellation (ANC) is not just commonplace, it's practically expected for any consumer headphone. During the development of its four sets of AirPods with ANC, Apple has harnessed the power of its noise-blocking system to create a na

Prime members can get the 8Bitdo Pro 2 controller with travel case for only $40

8Bitdo may have already launched its Pro 3 controller, but that doesn't mean you should dismiss older models. The Pro 2 has been one of our favorites for a long time, and right now Prime members can get the Bluetooth controller bundled with a travel case for only $40. That's $20 off and a 34-percent discount. This controller does, indeed, work with the Nintendo Switch 2, and the only caveat is that the sale price is only available to Prime members. Despite launching in 2021, the Pro 2 was still