KI & Tech

8 Best Prime Day Wearable Deals: Apple, Google, Samsung (2026)

I’ve tested the wearables, tracked the prices, and found the Prime Day deals worth grabbing.

Wired 6 days

Asos hit by extortion hack that may have compromised some customer data

The attackers sent a push notification to Asos shoppers announcing their activity.

Engadget 6 days

The Auk Mini Indoor Garden Is on Clearance for $199—Its Lowest Price Ever

Auk’s original countertop garden is on clearance for $199, with everything you need to start growing herbs indoors.

Wired 6 days

Use Gemini for free? You’ll soon be limited to its weakest AI model

Google is cutting off free users from the Flash and Pro models. AI Plus subscribers are losing out too

ZDNet 6 days

U.S. Military Withdraws From Another Base Over Fears of Drone Attack by Iran

At least 20 U.S. military sites have been damaged since President Trump started the war.

Gizmodo 6 days

Why it's important to regularly replace your surge protectors

Time and spikes take a toll on a surge protector, even with no visible signs of damage.

Engadget 6 days

Samsung’s Z Fold 8 is hundreds off ahead of iPhone Duo launch

I don’t suppose there are many iPhone users who might be tempted by the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 now …

The Verge 6 days

Top 10: Das beste Mini-Tablet im Test – Lenovo Testsieger vor Apple und Samsung

Kleine Tablets bis rund 9 Zoll sind handlich und oft günstig. Sie eignen sich gut für unterwegs oder als E-Book-Reader. …

Heise Online 6 days

The 24 Best Prime Day Deals Under $100 (2026)

Everything is so expensive in 2026, but these October Prime Day Deals are all under $100 on gadgets we recommend.

Wired 6 days, 1 hour

Netflix expands TV game lineup with Conjuring spinoff

Netflix just announced The Conjuring: Unspoken, a new horror game set in The Conjuring universe that you can play with …

‘Mike Rogers Is Watching You’: New Ad Blitz From Abdul El-Sayed Attacks Surveillance Support

Michigan Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed is leaning into one of the major complaints about surveillance from voters this election cycle.

Wired 6 days, 1 hour

Paramount completes $111B Warner merger, creating “Skydance” behemoth

Paramount now owns Warner Bros. as last-ditch effort to stop $111B merger fails.

Our first five impressions of Googlebooks — exciting but underbaked

Googlebooks are here. The first models went on sale Sunday, October 4th, and we received review units of all five …

OpenAI Is Pissing Off a Bunch of Mathematicians—Again

“There's a perception of mobster behavior” from leading AI companies, one mathematician tells WIRED as OpenAI prepares to release more …

Wired 6 days, 1 hour

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ArsPro gives you more ways to read while directly supporting our journalism.

Apple TV’s great year continues with Small Prophets

Apple TV has had a really great run in 2026 - and a cozy new addition is helping expand its …

‘Crystal Lake’ Promises an ‘Obscene Amount of Blood’

The eight-episode 'Friday the 13th' prequel series arrives October 15 on Peacock.

Gizmodo 6 days, 1 hour

TechCrunch 6 days, 1 hour

India’s JioHotstar takes partnership route for Middle East expansion

JioHotstar will be offered inside Starzplay rather than through a standalone service.

Amazon kills Alexa’s ability to control Echo speakers' AUX input

Amazon hasn't made an Echo with a 3.5mm port in six years.

Heise Online 6 days, 1 hour

EU-Programm Agile: Millionen für KI und Drohnen – aber Rot für Killer-Roboter

Das EU-Parlament hat ein 115 Millionen Euro schweres Förderprogramm für Verteidigungsstartups beschlossen. Tödliche autonome Waffen bleiben ausgenommen.

Anker’s 100W universal charger is a great travel gadget for $64

For frequent travelers who like to pack light, the Anker Nano 100W universal travel adapter packs multiple USB ports and …

Satellitenmobilfunk: T-Mobile US distanziert sich von Elon Musks Starlink

Der Aufbau eines eigenen Mobilfunknetzes durch SpaceX ruft bei etablierten Anbietern nicht nur Spott hervor. Sie bauen nun eine Konkurrenz …

Golem.de 6 days, 1 hour

Neutrino physicist wins 2026 Nobel Physics Prize

Francis Halzen of University of Wisconsin-Madison led development of IceCube Neutrino Observatory.