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Ron Deibert of Citizen Lab has accused the US government of advancing widespread surveillance initiatives. He also criticized some technology executives for their willingness to support these efforts. The remarks highlight concerns over privacy and government overreach in digital spaces.
During Prime Day 2026, Amazon features discounts on various phone accessories, including cables, wallets, and portable batteries. Prices have generally increased across electronics, making some deals less competitive than in previous years, but still offering savings for shoppers in need of upgrades.
The Logitech G29 racing wheel and pedal set is currently available at Amazon for $189.98, down from its regular price of $299.99, representing a 37% discount. The set, suitable for beginners, features force feedback and a 900-degree rotation, and is compatible with PlayStation, PC, and Mac. Additional accessories like shifters and racing cockpits are also discounted, with higher-end Logitech RS series peripherals on sale as well.
Margaret Hamilton, who directed the software development team for NASA’s Apollo program at MIT, passed away on September 30 at age 90. She was instrumental in establishing software engineering as a formal discipline and authored over 130 publications. Her work earned her numerous awards, including the 2016 Presidential Medal of Freedom, recognizing her role in enabling humans to land on the moon.
Recent gaming mice have adopted polling rates up to 8,000 Hz, significantly increasing communication frequency with PCs. Despite this, experts suggest that such high rates may not provide noticeable benefits over standard 1,000 Hz devices for most users. The increased polling rate reduces latency to as low as 0.125 milliseconds, but practical advantages remain uncertain for typical gaming or everyday use.
During Prime Big Deal Days, Amazon has discounted a selection of vacuums, including popular models from Dyson, Shark, and Bissell. These deals feature tested and recommended units, with some capable of handling tough stains and multiple floor types. The sale is part of a limited-time event, with prices verified as still active before the event concludes.
An independent benchmark comparing Microsoft's WSL 2.6.3.0 (Linux kernel 6.6.87.2) against the newer WSL 3.0.2.0 (kernel 6.18.40.1) found measurable gains across syscall throughput, scheduler latency, and memory bandwidth. The tests, run on an Alpine Linux 3.23.0 guest with Go 1.27.1 on an Intel i5-8500T host, showed improvements ranging from about 4% on basic syscalls to over 61% on sequential memory copy bandwidth, with context-switch latency dropping roughly 11%.
A recent study by Common Sense Media found that OpenAI’s ChatGPT for Teens, launched less than two months ago, does not reliably alert parents about mental health crises or prevent teens from bypassing educational features. The research also revealed issues with age verification, allowing teens to register as adults without account adjustments. These shortcomings raise concerns about the platform’s safety and effectiveness for young users.
On October 13, Xbox Game Pass will add Battlefield 6 for subscribers on Xbox Series X, Series S, Xbox One, and PC, while Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 will be removed a few days later. The new additions include a mix of multiplayer and single-player experiences, with other titles like Valor Mortis and Bluey’s Happy Snaps arriving mid-month.
The SteelSeries Apex Pro Mini Gen 3, a highly-rated compact gaming keyboard featuring customizable actuation and Rapid Trigger technology, is currently available at a 29% discount, reducing its price to $157. The deal lasts until midnight, offering a limited-time opportunity for gamers to upgrade their setup.
Apple has made available the first release candidates for macOS Sequoia 15.8.2 and macOS Tahoe 26.7.2 to both developers and public beta testers. These updates focus on delivering security improvements, with Apple indicating they are recommended for all users. The builds are numbered 24H219 for Sequoia and 25G320 for Tahoe, and their official release is expected soon alongside macOS 27.2 Golden Gate beta 2.
Oracle, Broadcom, and SpaceX are engaging in discussions with lenders to secure substantial debt funding aimed at financing their investments in AI chip technology. These deals are expected to involve tens of billions of dollars each, highlighting the scale of their ambitions in the AI hardware sector.