Astronomers using the Vera C. Rubin Observatory in Chile have identified a distant icy object, provisionally named 2026 ED138, orbiting about 46 astronomical units from the Sun. Based on its brightness and estimated reflectivity, researchers believe it measures between 600 and 1,500 km across, potentially making it the largest trans-Neptunian object found in two decades. The object was detected by Harvard astrophysicist Matthew Holman using a search code, then confirmed across 30 images spanning 20 nights, with older data tracing its path back to 2016.
techspot.com
· 2026-11-01
A developer has converted the original 1987 NES game Contra by translating its assembly code into C and then compiling it to WebAssembly, allowing it to run natively in a web browser. The Show HN project includes single-player and online two-player modes, with the latter supporting invite links so a remote friend can join a session.
epoyraz.github.io
· 2026-10-31
A hobbyist project called Koppar has published the full design for a USB-C LTE modem that exposes itself to a computer as a network adapter, serial AT-command ports and a USB sound card, enabling LTE data, SMS and voice calls with audio routed over USB. The repository includes the KiCad schematic and board files, JLCPCB manufacturing and assembly files, a design review document, and RP2040 firmware, letting anyone fabricate and assemble the board themselves.
github.com
· 2026-10-31
Apple's entire current iPhone lineup, including Pro models, has seen price increases this year, with the new $1,999 iPhone Duo foldable reportedly its most expensive phone yet. Comparing base Pro model pricing shows a notable gap between the 2019 iPhone 11 Pro and the 2026 iPhone 18 Pro.
engadget.com
· 2026-10-31
A developer has published Copper, a programming language positioned as an alternative to C. It adds features such as type inheritance, generics, multiple return values, out-of-order definitions, deferred statements, option types, and a Ruby-inspired syntax, while emphasizing minimalism and fast compilation. The project is released under the BSD license.
tibleiz.net
· 2026-10-30
Researchers at the Vera C. Rubin Observatory, led by Matthew Holman, have identified a trans-Neptunian object called ED138 that may qualify as a dwarf planet. The object was first flagged by object-tracking software Holman wrote with Kevin Napier, then confirmed in archival data stretching back to 2016 using the Dark Energy Camera and the Asteroid Institute's precovery service. Preliminary estimates put ED138's diameter between 600 and 1,500 kilometers, within the range needed for gravity to pull it into a round shape.
cnet.com
· 2026-10-30
Bose's new $99 USB-C Noise Canceling Wired Earbuds, which sold out quickly after launch, are now available again in dewdrop mint and black, though the white smoke color remains unavailable and shipping dates keep shifting. The earbuds had drawn strong attention after a CNET review awarded them an Editors' Choice and an Instagram unboxing video was viewed over 500,000 times.
cnet.com
· 2026-10-30
The UGREEN Nexode Pro 160W GaN charger is discounted to $94.99 on Amazon, down 37% from its $149.99 list price. The device has four outputs — a built-in retractable USB-C cable, two additional USB-C ports, and one USB-A port — plus a smart display with touch controls for monitoring charging status and power distribution.
androidauthority.com
· 2026-10-29
An Android Authority writer tested multiple chargers and settled on the Baseus PicoGo Pro 100W GaN charger as a daily driver. The device has three USB-C ports allowing simultaneous charging of a laptop, phone, and a third accessory like a smartwatch or earbuds, and features a small display showing an animated character called Peeko when devices are connected.
androidauthority.com
· 2026-10-29
Cloud security startup Upwind closed a $400 million Series C led by Bessemer Venture Partners at a $3.8 billion valuation, with Greylock Partners and Craft Ventures also participating. The round nearly collapsed after Datadog offered to acquire Upwind but declined to pay above the valuation VCs had already set, prompting Upwind to stay independent instead.
techcrunch.com
· 2026-10-28
Razer's USB-C Dock 11-Port Travel Charging Station is now priced at $79.99 on Amazon, a $50 cut from its $129.99 list price. The dock uses a single USB-C connection to add 11 ports, including HDMI, Gigabit Ethernet, USB-A, USB-C, SD, microSD and a 3.5mm audio jack, and supports 4K at 60Hz plus up to 85W of laptop charging via Power Delivery.
androidauthority.com
· 2026-10-28
XREAL has unveiled the Aura, a lightweight pair of XR glasses built with Google and Qualcomm that run Android XR and integrate Google's Gemini assistant. The glasses let users run Android apps, arrange multiple virtual windows, and mirror a laptop screen via USB-C onto a large virtual display without extra software. Pricing starts at $1,099 under a limited-time discount, with shipments expected mid-November.
androidauthority.com
· 2026-10-28
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