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Germany's far-right AfD: half a million internal documents leaked

Article URL: hexane.cc/ Comments URL: news.ycombinator.com/item?id=5 Points: 8 # Comments: 1

hexane.cc/

[Hacker News]

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    Amazon makes vague commitment to unproven nuclear tech to power Indiana datacenters

    Partner X-energy has not built a single working reactor yet

    theregister.com/offbeat/2026/1

    [The Register]

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      These Wireless Headphones Have Bass You Can Feel in Your Face

      Hearing is so passé. It's all about feeling now.

      gizmodo.com/sonic-lamb-beyond-

      [Gizmodo]

        [?]TechWire ⚡ » 🤖 🌐
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        Straight Talk is giving its unlimited plans a boost without raising prices

        More hotspot data, faster 5G for some, and not a price hike in sight.

        androidauthority.com/straight-

        [Android Authority]

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          HomePod 27.2 Adds Sound Glow to Existing HomePod Models

          Apple's latest software update for the HomePod brings a new Sound Glow feature to the ‌HomePod‌, ‌HomePod‌ mini, and HomePod mini 2. Apple introduced Sound Glow as a ‌HomePod mini 2‌ feature, but it's available for the …

          macrumors.com/2026/10/19/homep

          [MacRumors]

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            ‘Star Trek’ Legend Robert Picardo Hopes the Franchise Will Endure

            The actor has played the Doctor in various 'Star Trek' projects since the 'Voyager' era.

            gizmodo.com/star-trek-legend-r

            [Gizmodo]

              [?]TechWire ⚡ » 🤖 🌐
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              This Town Was Already in Crisis. Then Rapid Arctic Melting Starting Making Its Tap Water Undrinkable

              The world's fastest warming town is facing a drinking water crisis.

              gizmodo.com/this-town-was-alre

              [Gizmodo]

                [?]TechWire ⚡ » 🤖 🌐
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                Oppo confirms list of devices getting its Android 17 update, rollout starts this month

                Oppo has officially revealed ColorOS 17, its Android 17 update, to global markets this week and, along with that, confirmed a list of devices poised to get the update. more…

                9to5google.com/2026/10/13/oppo

                [9to5Google]

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                  Amazon is taking its biggest shot at Nvidia yet with new TorchNeuron dev tool

                  Amazon wants to break Nvidia’s hold on PyTorch, the free toolkit used to build most AI apps, so that more developers run their apps on alternative chips like its own.

                  techcrunch.com/2026/10/19/amaz

                  [TechCrunch]

                    [?]TechWire ⚡ » 🤖 🌐
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                    Apple strikes deal with AI startup that lets musicians rework recorded music

                    The EU’s List of Acquisitions website was updated today with details of a deal struck in June between Apple and Samplab, a Swiss startup that described itself as offering “music production for the age of AI.” Here are t…

                    9to5mac.com/2026/10/19/apple-s

                    [9to5Mac]

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                      The Best Mixbook Sale for Holiday Cards (2026)

                      Mixbook is the best card service I’ve tried, and the brand has multiple sales on holiday cards happening now.

                      wired.com/story/mixbook-photo-

                      [Wired]

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                        OpenAI Engineer Accused of Spying on Executives Ordered to Remain in Custody

                        A judge ordered Abdulrahman Alfozan to remain in custody, likening the Saudi government’s offer to secure the former OpenAI engineer’s release to a “blank check.”

                        wired.com/story/openai-enginee

                        [Wired]

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                          Apple Starts Moving Up iPhone Duo Delivery Dates

                          Apple has started bumping up estimated delivery dates for some customers who pre-ordered the iPhone Duo in countries such as the U.S. and Japan. In the U.S., for example, well-known YouTuber Matt Gonzalez today said his…

                          macrumors.com/2026/10/19/apple

                          [MacRumors]

                            [?]China Business Forum » 🌐
                            @cnbusinessforum@mstdn.business

                            [#TRADESHOW] & (#OEEG 2026) will be held from November 17 to 19, 2026, at Exhibition & , . The is a professional for the offshore energy, offshore , marine equipment, subsea , and offshore . chinaexpohub.com/event/offshor

                              [?]TechWire ⚡ » 🤖 🌐
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                              If a Chromebook wasn’t for you, Googlebook isn’t either

                              Let’s not pretend; if you weren’t sold on a Chromebook, Googlebook isn’t for you either. more…

                              9to5google.com/2026/10/13/goog

                              [9to5Google]

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                                Startup taps underwater volcano as energy source in "proof point" test

                                Can undersea geothermal power help Pacific Rim nations cut down on oil imports?

                                arstechnica.com/science/2026/1

                                [Ars Technica]

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                                  Save $70 on the REDTIGER VP40 dash cam with 4-channel recording

                                  REDTIGER VP40 drops to $229.99 on Amazon with 4-channel 360-degree-style coverage, GPS, Wi-Fi, and a 128GB card.

                                  androidauthority.com/redtiger-

                                  [Android Authority]

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                                    Sony is offering NFL fans a chance to win custom team edition XM6 headphones

                                    Sony's team edition WH-1000XM6s will block out the crowd noise, but you'll have to win them first.

                                    androidauthority.com/sony-nfl-

                                    [Android Authority]

                                      [?]TechWire ⚡ » 🤖 🌐
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                                      Your HomePod has a colorful new party trick: how to enable Sound Glow

                                      Apple is rolling out a new feature for HomePod mini and the second-gen big HomePod called Sound Glow. This lights up the touch surface of your speaker with colors that reference the album artwork of the currently playin…

                                      9to5mac.com/2026/10/19/homepod

                                      [9to5Mac]

                                        [?]TechWire ⚡ » 🤖 🌐
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                                        9to5Mac Daily: October 19, 2026 – iPhone Duo demand, HomeView rumors

                                        Listen to a recap of the top stories of the day from 9to5Mac. 9to5Mac Daily is available on iTunes and Apple’s Podcasts app, Stitcher, TuneIn, Google Play, or through our dedicated RSS feed for Overcast and other podcas…

                                        9to5mac.com/2026/10/19/daily-o

                                        [9to5Mac]

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                                          Amazon cuts $85 off the TCL 60 XE NXTPAPER 5G, but not for long

                                          This TCL 60 XE NXTPAPER 5G deal cuts 30% off the RRP, bringing the reading-friendly Android phone down to under $200.

                                          androidauthority.com/tcl-60-xe

                                          [Android Authority]

                                            [?]TechWire ⚡ » 🤖 🌐
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                                            tvOS 27.2 RC Lays Groundwork for HomePod Surround Sound

                                            The iOS 27.2, tvOS 27.2, and HomePod Software 27.2 updates that Apple seeded today add support for four-speaker surround sound on the new Apple TV 4K ahead of its launch. Setting up a ‌HomePod‌ home theater is done dire…

                                            macrumors.com/2026/10/19/tvos-

                                            [MacRumors]

                                              [?]TechWire ⚡ » 🤖 🌐
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                                              Ask HN: How to deal with shipping AI-written code you don't understand?

                                              I saw this LinkedIn post from a Meta engineer and it resonated with me: linkedin.com/posts/ali-hamie_i... > I'm an engineer at Meta and I never felt this uncomfortable doing my job. I'm wri…

                                              linkedin.com/posts/ali-hamie_i

                                              [Hacker News]

                                                [?]TechWire ⚡ » 🤖 🌐
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                                                Maxwell: A new kind of model that sits between code and hardware

                                                Hi HN, I'm Gal from doubleAI. We've built Maxwell, a new kind of frontier model we call a Code Execution Model. It sits between your code and the hardware. No humans in the loop! Maxwell makes the code run faster as it …

                                                heymaxwell.ai/

                                                [Hacker News]

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                                                  Hot Dogs, Gelato, Bacon, Salmon, Chocolate, and Deli Meat All Recalled in Recent Days

                                                  If you like eating something, there's a good chance it's been recalled.

                                                  gizmodo.com/hot-dogs-gelato-ba

                                                  [Gizmodo]

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                                                    Election Offices in at Least 32 States Have Received Suspicious Letters

                                                    WIRED contacted officials in all 50 states and Washington, DC, to uncover the extent of a harassment campaign ahead of the midterms.

                                                    wired.com/story/election-offic

                                                    [Wired]

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                                                      Tolan snags $30M for its AI companion that helps users navigate life

                                                      AI companion app Tolan has raised another $30 million after attracting more than 250,000 active users.

                                                      techcrunch.com/2026/10/19/tola

                                                      [TechCrunch]

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                                                        Garmin’s new feature ruins one of the best reasons to own its smartwatches

                                                        Some Garmin owners are losing days of estimated battery life, but there's an easy fix.

                                                        androidauthority.com/ok-garmin

                                                        [Android Authority]

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                                                          Bose Lifestyle Ultra Subwoofer gets a huge 33% price cut

                                                          Bose’s new Lifestyle Ultra Subwoofer hits an all-time low of $599 on Amazon, down from its $899 RRP.

                                                          androidauthority.com/bose-life

                                                          [Android Authority]

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                                                            Sony’s best noise-canceling earbuds are nearly $100 off today only

                                                            Sony’s WF-1000XM6 are on sale in black today only. | Image: Sony For a very limited time, Sony’s latest high-end noise-canceling earbuds are actually cheaper than their last-gen counterpart, the WF-1000XM5. B&H Photo is…

                                                            theverge.com/gadgets/1013911/s

                                                            [The Verge]

                                                              [?]China Business Forum » 🌐
                                                              @cnbusinessforum@mstdn.business

                                                              Four major will bring , artificial intelligence (#AI), , components and solutions together in October 2026. The Development Council expects the to attract approximately 6,200 from 28 countries and regions. Because the take place on different dates and at two , will need to their carefully. chinaexpohub.com/ai-robotics-a

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                                                                iOS 27.2 adds new setting to fix common HomePod annoyance

                                                                HomePod owners, have you ever wished you could disable touch controls on the top of your device? With iOS 27.2, Apple is finally adding that option. Here are the details. more…

                                                                9to5mac.com/2026/10/19/ios-27-

                                                                [9to5Mac]

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                                                                  MagSafe Monday: Upgrading to the iPhone Duo? This MagSafe battery was built specifically for it

                                                                  With the iPhone Duo bringing an entirely different shape to the iPhone lineup, you’ll need accessories built for it as well. BMX built the SolidSafe Duo specifically around the iPhone Duo. It’s designed to fit perfectly…

                                                                  9to5mac.com/2026/10/19/solidsa

                                                                  [9to5Mac]

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                                                                    I’ve struggled to use Samsung displays for years, but the Galaxy S27 may finally fix that; here’s why

                                                                    The Samsung Galaxy S27 display may be getting a DC-dimming upgrade, and that will be a huge boon for people sensitive to PWM dimming. more…

                                                                    9to5google.com/2026/10/19/gala

                                                                    [9to5Google]

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                                                                      Monday’s Android app deals and freebies: Troll Parkour, Good Snowman, Harvest Moon, more

                                                                      Today’s best Google Play app and game deals are ready, including Troll Parkour, A Good Snowman, Dream Breach Survivor, Harvest Moon: Skytree Village, Harvest Moon: Home Sweet Home, Harvest Moon: The Lost Valley, A Humbl…

                                                                      9to5toys.com/2026/10/19/todays

                                                                      [9to5Google]

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                                                                        Making the internet better for AI agents might make it worse for everyone else

                                                                        This story originally appeared in The Algorithm, our weekly newsletter on AI. To get stories like this in your inbox first, sign up here. Until recently, you could divide internet users into just two categories: bots an…

                                                                        technologyreview.com/2026/10/1

                                                                        [MIT Tech Review]

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                                                                          Japan’s MMX Mission Wants to Bring Martian Moon Samples Back to Earth

                                                                          JAXA is leading an international mission to reach Mars’ Phobos moon and bring soil back to Earth. If successful, it could unlock new clues about the history of the solar system.

                                                                          wired.com/story/japan-audaciou

                                                                          [Wired]

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                                                                            Replika’s founder built the AI assistant she pitched at Disrupt 12 years ago

                                                                            Eugenia Kuyda's newest startup Wabi is positioned to take advantage of an idea she had more than a decade ago. Wabi offers a personal AI assistant with a twist, free and downloadable to anyone today.

                                                                            techcrunch.com/2026/10/19/repl

                                                                            [TechCrunch]

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                                                                              Spotify’s ‘QR code verification’ cracks down on sharing and could ban you for a year

                                                                              Spotify is rolling out a new method of cracking down on Family plan sharing, with “QR code verification” that’s not particularly hard to work around, but has major consequences if you miss the window. more…

                                                                              9to5google.com/2026/10/19/spot

                                                                              [9to5Google]

                                                                                [?]China Business Forum » 🌐
                                                                                @cnbusinessforum@mstdn.business

                                                                                The 94th , also known as 2026, will bring medical-device , buyers, distributors and developers to Beijing from October 21–24, 2026. The organiser expects CMEF and its concurrent to occupy approximately 170,000 square metres, feature nearly 3,000 and attract more than 120,000 professional , including close to 10,000 overseas . chinaexpohub.com/cmef-beijing-

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                                                                                  Show HN: Open-source early-reading reader with phonics help

                                                                                  My kid is 6 y/o and she is learning to read. She's moved through the basic phonics with Teach Your Monster to Read but was struggling with how repetitive it was. I wanted to give her some stories to read, but she still …

                                                                                  github.com/finereli/yarareads

                                                                                  [Hacker News]

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                                                                                    The Fear of a One-Man-Band Weaponizing AI Agents Is Becoming Reality

                                                                                    Hundreds of websites have been compromised as a lone hacker is reportedly catching up with the times.

                                                                                    gizmodo.com/the-fear-of-a-one-

                                                                                    [Gizmodo]

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                                                                                      Tenstorrent hits $6.2B valuation to scale open-weight AI chips

                                                                                      After drawing acquisition interest earlier this year, the Nvidia challenger raised $1.5 billion to remain independent.

                                                                                      techcrunch.com/2026/10/19/tens

                                                                                      [TechCrunch]

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                                                                                        Apple is launching major new products next week, here’s what’s coming

                                                                                        Apple just introduced HomeView alongside a new Apple TV and HomePod mini, but another product unveiling is already set for next week. Here are the new products expected to launch at Apple’s ‘Pro and tell’ event on Octob…

                                                                                        9to5mac.com/2026/10/19/apple-i

                                                                                        [9to5Mac]

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                                                                                          Security patches need patches now that attackers have AI

                                                                                          Terra finds sharp rise in GitHub security fixes reported broken within 90 days

                                                                                          theregister.com/patches/2026/1

                                                                                          [The Register]

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                                                                                            Peter Jackson Just Got an Ultra-Rare Extinct Moa Egg Back to New Zealand With the Help of De-Extinction Startup

                                                                                            The Lord of the Rings filmmaker helped acquire the rare moa egg, one of less than 40 known to exist, after a gallery in Colorado put the ancient specimen up for auction this June.

                                                                                            gizmodo.com/peter-jackson-just

                                                                                            [Gizmodo]

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                                                                                              Razer’s fastest Huntsman keyboard drops back to all-time low

                                                                                              Save $74 on the Razer Huntsman V3 Pro 8KHz, a full-size esports keyboard with analog optical switches and ultra-low latency.

                                                                                              androidauthority.com/razer-hun

                                                                                              [Android Authority]

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                                                                                                Android’s fiercest tablet competition heats up on October 28

                                                                                                Apple's fall hardware blitz continues with MacBook and iPad reveals on October 28.

                                                                                                androidauthority.com/apple-ipa

                                                                                                [Android Authority]

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                                                                                                  Apple Says iPhone Duo Not Available on Walk-In Basis in Two Countries

                                                                                                  For a limited time, the iPhone Duo and the iPhone 18 Pro Max will be limited to customers with a pickup reservation at Apple Stores in Japan and South Korea, according to notices posted on Apple's localized websites for…

                                                                                                  macrumors.com/2026/10/19/apple

                                                                                                  [MacRumors]

                                                                                                    [?]China Business Forum » 🌐
                                                                                                    @cnbusinessforum@mstdn.business

                                                                                                    [#TRADESHOW] 2026 – will be held from October 21 to 24, 2026, at Capital International & in . Over more than four decades, has developed into one of the ’s medical equipment and , covering across the entire medical chain. chinaexpohub.com/event/cmef-20

                                                                                                      [?]TechWire ⚡ » 🤖 🌐
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                                                                                                      ‘Power Rangers’ Concept Art Reveals the Show That Almost Was

                                                                                                      Some of the new ideas cooked up for 'Power Rangers' included fresh suits and a shakeup to the usual color dynamic.

                                                                                                      gizmodo.com/power-rangers-conc

                                                                                                      [Gizmodo]

                                                                                                        [?]TechWire ⚡ » 🤖 🌐
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                                                                                                        Is paid antivirus actually a waste of money for your PC in 2026?

                                                                                                        Subscribing to an antivirus suite kept you safe a long time ago, but they're much less useful for most people today.

                                                                                                        engadget.com/2287979/is-paid-a

                                                                                                        [Engadget]

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                                                                                                          We might finally know what's written on that mysterious plaque in Super Mario 64

                                                                                                          The plaque's message has haunted the internet for 30 years.

                                                                                                          engadget.com/2290685/we-might-

                                                                                                          [Engadget]

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                                                                                                            AI assistant startup Town nabs unicorn valuation four months after launch

                                                                                                            AI assistant startup Town nabbed a unicorn valuation on Monday, announcing a $108 million Series B round co-led by Forerunner Ventures and Menlo Ventures.

                                                                                                            techcrunch.com/2026/10/19/ai-a

                                                                                                            [TechCrunch]

                                                                                                              [?]TechWire ⚡ » 🤖 🌐
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                                                                                                              This magnetic accessory brings true flash back to phones

                                                                                                              The $85 accessory is iPhone-only for now, but Godox says Android support is coming.

                                                                                                              androidauthority.com/godox-a2-

                                                                                                              [Android Authority]

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                                                                                                                “We were looking at it wrong”: The explosive claim that’s upended the AI world

                                                                                                                “I think I have good news about the nature of neural networks.” With those simple words of optimism, Nick Cammarata, a researcher at the AI startup Goodfire, kicked off a 26,000-word blog post that has knocked the AI wo…

                                                                                                                technologyreview.com/2026/10/1

                                                                                                                [MIT Tech Review]

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                                                                                                                  JMGO’s IRIS Ultra series is now shipping with Google TV and premium 4K at 120Hz specs

                                                                                                                  Looking for a premium Google TV projector? JMGO’s new flagship offerings are now shipping.

                                                                                                                  androidauthority.com/jmgo-iris

                                                                                                                  [Android Authority]

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                                                                                                                    Apple Seeds watchOS 27.2, tvOS 27.2 and visionOS 27.2 Release Candidates

                                                                                                                    Alongside new betas of iOS 27.2, iPadOS 27.2, and macOS Golden Gate 27.2, Apple has seeded the release candidate versions of watchOS 27.2, tvOS 27.2 and visionOS 27.2. The RCs come a week after Apple released the fourth…

                                                                                                                    macrumors.com/2026/10/19/watch

                                                                                                                    [MacRumors]

                                                                                                                      [?]TechWire ⚡ » 🤖 🌐
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                                                                                                                      First Release Candidate for macOS 27.2 Golden Gate now available

                                                                                                                      Apple is rolling out the first RC for macOS 27.2 for developers and users enrolled in the public beta, ahead of the official release in the next few weeks. Here’s what to expect. more…

                                                                                                                      9to5mac.com/2026/10/19/first-r

                                                                                                                      [9to5Mac]

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                                                                                                                        Apple rolling out RC for iPadOS 27.2, watchOS 27.2, and more

                                                                                                                        Apple is rolling out RC (release candidate) versions of iPadOS 27.2, watchOS 27.2, and more. Here’s what that means. more…

                                                                                                                        9to5mac.com/2026/10/19/apple-r

                                                                                                                        [9to5Mac]

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                                                                                                                          Third RCs for macOS Sequoia 15.8.2 and macOS Tahoe 26.7.2 rolling out

                                                                                                                          In addition to macOS 27.2 Golden Gate RC 1, Apple is also rolling out the third developer and public RCs for macOS Sequoia 15.8.2 and macOS Tahoe 26.7.2. Here are the details. more…

                                                                                                                          9to5mac.com/2026/10/19/third-r

                                                                                                                          [9to5Mac]

                                                                                                                            [?]TechWire ⚡ » 🤖 🌐
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                                                                                                                            You should pick up this $850 Pixel 10 Pro XL over its $1,300 sequel

                                                                                                                            Whether you’re in need of a new phone or you’re trying to get some early Christmas shopping out of the way, Amazon has a killer deal on a Pixel 10 Pro XL that might make you forget all about RAMageddon. more…

                                                                                                                            9to5google.com/2026/10/19/you-

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                                                                                                                              Rivian’s CEO says autonomy will enable ‘dramatically different’ vehicle designs

                                                                                                                              His vision will culminate with the R4 vehicle.

                                                                                                                              techcrunch.com/2026/10/19/rivi

                                                                                                                              [TechCrunch]

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                                                                                                                                Soundcore Liberty 5 fall to 37% off on Amazon

                                                                                                                                Save $47 on the earbuds and get adaptive ANC, punchy sound, Bluetooth multipoint, and up to 48 hours total battery life.

                                                                                                                                androidauthority.com/soundcore

                                                                                                                                [Android Authority]

                                                                                                                                  [?]Flowermob » 🌐
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                                                                                                                                  Dutch tax authorities cancel Microsoft 365 cloud rollout – and turn toward open source

                                                                                                                                  Another European move toward digital sovereignty has curtailed adopting the US workplace suite.

                                                                                                                                  zdnet.com/business/dutch-tax-a

                                                                                                                                  [ZDNet]

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                                                                                                                                    Samsung Slashes Prices on Frame TVs With Biggest Savings Yet for 2026 Models

                                                                                                                                    Samsung has kicked off a new discount event, which it's calling "Samsung Week," with big discounts across multiple product categories, including its most popular monitors and TVs. TVs Note: MacRumors is an affiliate par…

                                                                                                                                    macrumors.com/2026/10/19/samsu

                                                                                                                                    [MacRumors]

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                                                                                                                                      Apple Releases iOS 27.2 Release Candidate

                                                                                                                                      Apple today seeded the release candidate of an upcoming iOS 27.2 update to developers for testing purposes, with the update coming a week after Apple released the fourth iOS 27.2 beta. Apple also seeded the iPadOS 27.2 …

                                                                                                                                      macrumors.com/2026/10/19/apple

                                                                                                                                      [MacRumors]

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                                                                                                                                        Apple Seeds macOS Golden Gate 27.2 Release Candidate to Developers

                                                                                                                                        Apple is testing the next macOS Golden Gate update, and developers can download the ‌macOS Golden Gate‌ 27.2 release candidate. The RC comes a week after Apple released the fourth beta. Registered developers can downloa…

                                                                                                                                        macrumors.com/2026/10/19/apple

                                                                                                                                        [MacRumors]

                                                                                                                                          [?]TechWire ⚡ » 🤖 🌐
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                                                                                                                                          Apple Watch warned a veteran about a health problem he didn’t know he had

                                                                                                                                          Apple Watch sleep apnea notifications launched two years ago. Since then, the health feature has been quietly working in the background and making a difference for people who may not know they need it. more…

                                                                                                                                          9to5mac.com/2026/10/19/apple-w

                                                                                                                                          [9to5Mac]

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                                                                                                                                            This MagSafe battery pack is designed perfectly for iPhone Duo

                                                                                                                                            Ahead of iPhone Duo’s launch on Friday, accessory maker BMX is releasing what appears to be one of the first MagSafe batteries designed specifically for Apple’s foldable. The BMX Duo is available to order now and can wi…

                                                                                                                                            9to5mac.com/2026/10/19/this-ma

                                                                                                                                            [9to5Mac]

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                                                                                                                                              Apple releases iOS 27.2 RC for iPhone

                                                                                                                                              Apple has released the first iOS 27.2 release candidate for iPhone. The update brings Apple’s next iPhone software release one step closer to its public launch. more…

                                                                                                                                              9to5mac.com/2026/10/19/apple-r

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                                                                                                                                                Europe’s cloud sovereignty rules could do more harm than good

                                                                                                                                                Report warns that sovereignty is being used to favor selected national providers and could stifle pan-Europe clouds

                                                                                                                                                theregister.com/off-prem/2026/

                                                                                                                                                [The Register]

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                                                                                                                                                  Write bot-resistant code with KillSwitch, a programming language designed to confuse LLMs

                                                                                                                                                  Lies, lots of adverbs, and prosaic stories don't make for very machine-readable code, it turns out

                                                                                                                                                  theregister.com/ai-and-ml/2026

                                                                                                                                                  [The Register]

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                                                                                                                                                    Jesse Eisenberg Turned to Directing to Escape ‘Batman v Superman’ Backlash

                                                                                                                                                    The erstwhile Lex Luthor says the response to his performance in Zack Snyder's 2016 superhero movie inspired a career pivot.

                                                                                                                                                    gizmodo.com/jesse-eisenberg-tu

                                                                                                                                                    [Gizmodo]

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                                                                                                                                                      Soundcore Nebula P1 projector gets $160 off on Amazon

                                                                                                                                                      This 20% off deal cuts the Soundcore Nebula P1 to a more tempting price, with 20W detachable speakers and Dolby Audio.

                                                                                                                                                      androidauthority.com/soundcore

                                                                                                                                                      [Android Authority]

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                                                                                                                                                        How to find Flock cameras near you with MapQuest’s new ‘surveillance layer’

                                                                                                                                                        A name from the past is emerging again to help you stay out of sight of surveillance cameras.

                                                                                                                                                        zdnet.com/tech/how-to-find-flo

                                                                                                                                                        [ZDNet]

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                                                                                                                                                          Show HN: I built a task system to handle the drudgery so I could focus on tasks

                                                                                                                                                          I'm a software engineer from the east coast (who has lived in Boston, NY, the bay area, UK, France), and I built a task system called 3 & Done. It's the place you trust to store everything you need to do. It accepts voi…

                                                                                                                                                          3anddoneapp.com/try

                                                                                                                                                          [Hacker News]

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                                                                                                                                                            Europe Doesn’t Want Elon Musk’s SpaceX to Hold Its Phone Networks Hostage

                                                                                                                                                            Four major European telecom companies are teaming up to explore direct-to-device mobile services that could compete with Starlink.

                                                                                                                                                            gizmodo.com/europe-doesnt-want

                                                                                                                                                            [Gizmodo]

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                                                                                                                                                              Apple’s ‘Pro and Tell’ Event Will Bring Us a MacBook We’ve Never Seen Before

                                                                                                                                                              Apple's long-awaited OLED touchscreen MacBook may finally be nigh.

                                                                                                                                                              gizmodo.com/apples-pro-and-tel

                                                                                                                                                              [Gizmodo]

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                                                                                                                                                                Homeland Security bans DeepSeek use in federal civilian agencies

                                                                                                                                                                The decision comes a couple of days after the release of Deepseek's latest AI model.

                                                                                                                                                                engadget.com/2290535/homeland-

                                                                                                                                                                [Engadget]

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                                                                                                                                                                  Samsung’s Android 18-based One UI 10 update sounds like it might be a big deal

                                                                                                                                                                  While Android 17 is still trickling out to Android phones, Samsung is undoubtedly cooking up its Android 18-based One UI 10 update behind the scenes and, based on some early leaks, it at least sounds like it could be a …

                                                                                                                                                                  9to5google.com/2026/10/19/sams

                                                                                                                                                                  [9to5Google]

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                                                                                                                                                                    Disney Wants to Hire Most of the Employees From Bankrupt Character.AI

                                                                                                                                                                    Disney is interested in Character.AI's legally and ethically controversial business.

                                                                                                                                                                    gizmodo.com/disney-wants-to-hi

                                                                                                                                                                    [Gizmodo]

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                                                                                                                                                                      At what distance does a video doorbell stop detecting motion?

                                                                                                                                                                      Your video doorbell might see a visitor without sending an alert. Detection depends on more than distance, and some surprising factors can affect its reach.

                                                                                                                                                                      engadget.com/2287906/video-doo

                                                                                                                                                                      [Engadget]

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                                                                                                                                                                        Amazon to fund 12 small nuclear reactors at former Indiana coal plant

                                                                                                                                                                        Amazon and X-energy have inked another deal to deploy nuclear power to the grid. This one will generate nearly 1 gigawatt of electricity.

                                                                                                                                                                        techcrunch.com/2026/10/19/amaz

                                                                                                                                                                        [TechCrunch]

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                                                                                                                                                                          Samsung’s Galaxy Tab S10 FE Plus gets a solid $220 discount

                                                                                                                                                                          Samsung Galaxy Tab S10 FE Plus drops to $599.99 on Amazon with a big 13.1-inch display, S Pen support, and 256GB storage.

                                                                                                                                                                          androidauthority.com/galaxy-ta

                                                                                                                                                                          [Android Authority]

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                                                                                                                                                                            RIP, MacBook Ultra

                                                                                                                                                                            Apple today sent out invites for an experience in Los Angeles on Wednesday, October 28, and the "Pro and tell" tagline on the invitation likely means that the rumored MacBook models with touch-enabled OLED displays will…

                                                                                                                                                                            macrumors.com/2026/10/19/rip-m

                                                                                                                                                                            [MacRumors]

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                                                                                                                                                                              Huge DMV data breach impacted current and former Florida residents

                                                                                                                                                                              Florida issues alerts after statewide DMV data breach linked to ShinyHunters.

                                                                                                                                                                              arstechnica.com/tech-policy/20

                                                                                                                                                                              [Ars Technica]

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                                                                                                                                                                                Garmin Venu 3S drops back to its lowest price we’ve seen

                                                                                                                                                                                The Garmin Venu 3S falls to $319.99 on Amazon, with up to 10 days of battery life and wellness tracking.

                                                                                                                                                                                androidauthority.com/garmin-ve

                                                                                                                                                                                [Android Authority]

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                                                                                                                                                                                  VBIOS on RTX cards can be modified without flashing thanks to a solo developer’s project

                                                                                                                                                                                  Flashing the VBIOS is risky and can brick a GPU, but this VBIOS configurator uses an Nvidia register key to override VBIOS settings without flashing.

                                                                                                                                                                                  tomshardware.com/pc-components

                                                                                                                                                                                  [Tom's Hardware]

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                                                                                                                                                                                    Hera Closes In on Asteroid Pair to Study the Impact Damage of NASA’s DART Strike

                                                                                                                                                                                    The spacecraft is set to rendezvous with the two space rocks in November and inspect the crash site.

                                                                                                                                                                                    gizmodo.com/hera-closes-in-on-

                                                                                                                                                                                    [Gizmodo]

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                                                                                                                                                                                      Fiber vs. cable internet: What's the difference between them?

                                                                                                                                                                                      Fiber internet is more modern than cable, but the older technology still works well for today's connection needs.

                                                                                                                                                                                      engadget.com/2287870/fiber-vs-

                                                                                                                                                                                      [Engadget]

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                                                                                                                                                                                        Google Play Store bug is causing Collections confusion

                                                                                                                                                                                        Is your Play Store Collections shortcut icon missing? You’re not alone.

                                                                                                                                                                                        androidauthority.com/google-pl

                                                                                                                                                                                        [Android Authority]

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                                                                                                                                                                                          Amazon is funding a new nuclear plant in Indiana

                                                                                                                                                                                          It’ll be several years before the facility is complete, but this digital rendering gives us some idea of what it’ll look like. | Image: Amazon Amazon has signed an agreement with X-energy and American Electric Power (AE…

                                                                                                                                                                                          theverge.com/tech/1013735/amaz

                                                                                                                                                                                          [The Verge]

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                                                                                                                                                                                            These Retro Headphones Are So Thin They’re Basically Nonexistent

                                                                                                                                                                                            The Porta wireless headphones from Japan-based FInal are big on retro vibes and thin on the headband.

                                                                                                                                                                                            gizmodo.com/final-porta-wirele

                                                                                                                                                                                            [Gizmodo]

                                                                                                                                                                                              [?]TechWire ⚡ » 🤖 🌐
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                                                                                                                                                                                              Why your USB device keeps disconnecting (and how to fix it)

                                                                                                                                                                                              If your USB peripheral is on the fritz, it's worth doing some troubleshooting with the port itself. Give these steps a try.

                                                                                                                                                                                              engadget.com/2287812/usb-devic

                                                                                                                                                                                              [Engadget]

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                                                                                                                                                                                                Samsung has good and bad news about One UI 9’s disappearing status bar icons

                                                                                                                                                                                                Samsung has identified the problem, but fixing it isn't straightforward.

                                                                                                                                                                                                androidauthority.com/samsung-o

                                                                                                                                                                                                [Android Authority]

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                                                                                                                                                                                                  A Chinese hacker used AI agents to break into more than 100 company websites

                                                                                                                                                                                                  A Chinese hacker reportedly used a fleet of AI agents to break into more than 100 company websites, including farm equipment maker Deers and appliance outfit SharkNinja.

                                                                                                                                                                                                  tomshardware.com/tech-industry

                                                                                                                                                                                                  [Tom's Hardware]

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                                                                                                                                                                                                    Deals: Apple TV 4K, AirPods Pro 3, leather iPhone Duo cases, M6 Mac mini, more

                                                                                                                                                                                                    Amazon is now shipping pre-orders for the new HomeView even faster than Apple is (most models still arriving on release day) and we are now tracking the return of the pre-order discount on the brand new Apple TV 4K (Ama…

                                                                                                                                                                                                    9to5mac.com/2026/10/19/deals-a

                                                                                                                                                                                                    [9to5Mac]

                                                                                                                                                                                                      [?]Flipboard Tech Desk » 🌐
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                                                                                                                                                                                                      What will autonomous vehicles look like in the future? Crazy car concepts are nothing new, but Rivian’s CEO, RJ Scaringe is “wildly excited” about what could be in store in the next 10 years. @Techcrunch has more:

                                                                                                                                                                                                      flip.it/HCrgwQ

                                                                                                                                                                                                        [?]TechWire ⚡ » 🤖 🌐
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                                                                                                                                                                                                        Dizzying lineup of Galaxy Z Fold 9 devices leaks, including the Galaxy Z ‘Slide’

                                                                                                                                                                                                        The Galaxy Z Fold 9 lineup looks complicated. Not only does Samsung reportedly plan to add another Fold model, but a slideable phone called the “Galaxy Z Slide.” more…

                                                                                                                                                                                                        9to5google.com/2026/10/19/gala

                                                                                                                                                                                                        [9to5Google]

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                                                                                                                                                                                                          Deals: Galaxy Z Fold 8 up to $570 off, Galaxy Tab S12 + FREE $200 gift card, Sony 1000XM6 buds, more

                                                                                                                                                                                                          Today’s 9to5Toys Lunch Break is headlined by Galaxy Z Fold 8 up to $570 off courtesy of Best Buy alongside a fleeting chance to secure the Galaxy Tab S12 launch deals ending soon – up to $550+ off with trades, FREE $200…

                                                                                                                                                                                                          9to5google.com/2026/10/19/deal

                                                                                                                                                                                                          [9to5Google]

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                                                                                                                                                                                                            The RTX 5090 Isn’t ‘Alive’ if It Costs $10,000, No Matter What Nvidia Says

                                                                                                                                                                                                            Nvidia's flagship GPU may still be in production, but that isn't saying much for the state of Nividia's RTX 50-series lineup.

                                                                                                                                                                                                            gizmodo.com/nvidia-rtx-5090-av

                                                                                                                                                                                                            [Gizmodo]

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