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Apple TV 4K and HomePod mini 2 hands-on: A look at the audio updates and Siri AI - Engadget
Listening to Apple's new audio features with Siri as our binge-watching companion.
Here's How OpenAI Says It Used AI to Find a Spy Inside Its Company
When your company makes the world's most famous hammer, a corporate spy is a problem that looks like a nail.
Rugged US-made electric truck battery packs 113 kWh of energy capacity
The US has unveiled an 800-volt (V) battery with a 113-kilowatt-hour (kWh) capacity and fast-charging capabilities for electric trucks.
Suffering menopausal symptoms? Just go for a walk, scientists suggest
Going for a walk could be the best way to combat the misery of the menopause, new research suggests.
Dawn Staley shares latest on Brooke Quarles-Daniels’ eligibility for Gamecocks WBB
A hearing on Oct. 20 could give a final answer on the fifth-year’s eligibility.
US trial begins for Rwandan-American accused of role in genocide
Eric Nshimiye, a US citizen, says the evidence against him consists of unreliable eyewitness accounts.
Why your software development lifecycle is slow
Traditional software development lifecycles (SDLC) were designed around how fast people could type and coordinate. Sprints, manual quality gates, and review handoffs made sense when writing code was the slowest part of the job. With AI, developers can write, refactor, and document code faster than they could two years ago. What has not moved nearly as much is how fast the same organizations actually ship. Gartner research on AI in software engineering explains part of why. More than half of d
'Days of Our Lives' Star Robert Kelker-Kelly Declined Hospital Visit Before Death
"Days of Our Lives" star Robert Kelker-Kelly turned down a trip to the hospital despite experiencing alarming chest pains ... choosing to go home and lie down instead ... before suffering a fatal cardiac arrest.
Zuckerberg Admits Meta Lacked AI Certainty on $200 Billion Bet
Chief Executive Officer Mark Zuckerberg said Meta Platforms Inc. had to commit to spending hundreds of billions of dollars last year on the infrastructure needed to power its artificial intelligence products before the company had any idea as to whether they would succeed.
Disney offers $20M for Character.AI’s scandal-plagued chatbot tech
In a bankruptcy proceeding that kicked off yesterday, Disney has offered to buy some of the technology that powers the controversy-plagued chatbot Character.AI. Disney is willing to pay $20 million for “a non-exclusive perpetual license” of certain Character Technologies intellectual property, the chatbot maker said in a press release that did not go into much further detail on which assets Disney wanted. The move may be surprising. In September 2025, Disney joined others in publicly criticizing Character.AI for stealing content and harming kids.
NASA Names Astronaut Christina Koch Acting Deputy Chief Engineer
NASA astronaut Christina Koch stands inside Kennedy Space Center’s Vehicle Assembly Building on July 14, 2021, in front of the agency’s Space Launch System (SLS) rocket that ultimately powered the Orion spacecraft on the Artemis I mission. Koch later served as a crew member on the Artemis II mission in 2026, and on Oct. 13, 2026, NASA announced she will serve next as the agency’s acting deputy chief engineer.NASA/Glenn Benson NASA engineer and astronaut Christina Koch will serve as the agency’s acting deputy chief engineer beginning on Sunday, Nov.
CVS agrees to pay $315 million to settle Justice Department case over opioid prescriptions
The settlement resolves a lawsuit brought in 2024 that accused the healthcare giant of providing massive amounts of opioids and other controlled substances “to fuel its own profits at the expense of public health and safety.”
Duke named No.1 in ACC basketball 2026-27 preseason poll: Virginia, Clemson overrated; Miami underrated
Duke is the consensus favorite to win the ACC again this season after earning back-to-back No. 1 seeds in the NCAA Tournament
Man City vs PSG: Champions League – teams, predictions, line ups
Man City host PSG in their first UCL match since being found guilty of serious Premier League financial breaches.
CVS to pay $315 million settlement to resolve DOJ opioid lawsuit
CVS Pharmacy Inc. and various subsidiaries have agreed to pay $315 million to resolve a Justice Department case alleging it unlawfully dispensed medically unnecessary prescriptions of highly addictive opioids, officials said Tuesday. The settlement resolves a lawsuit brought in 2024 that accused the healthcare giant of prescribing massive amounts of opioids and other controlled substances “to fuel its own profits at the expense of public health and safety.” It’s the latest effort by the fe
Why Did Donald Trump Jr. & Kimberly Guilfoyle Split? Inside Their Breakup
Don Jr. and Kimberly called it quits sometime in 2024, and she finally broke her silence on his engagement to Bettina Anderson in January 2026.
Cerebras CEO pushes back on AI doomsday warnings
Cerebras CEO Andrew Feldman has a message for AI leaders spreading doomsday warnings: Maybe stop talking? At TechCrunch Disrupt, he argued that the industry's focus on AI's risks is drowning out its potential benefits.
ESA targets Anbernic emulation handhelds as "superfake" piracy enablers
For years, Chinese hardware manufacturers have carved out a market niche with an array of handheld Android gaming devices focused on retro emulation and/or more modern game-streaming capabilities.
OpenAI says its models helped expose employee's hidden recorder
OpenAI says its models helped identify an employee who planted a recording device inside one of its offices.
1.6 million women struggling with chronic UTIs
1.6 million women struggling with chronic UTIs
Champions League expert picks, predictions, best bets: Can Man City top PSG in high-pressure return to Etihad?
Check out all the picks from our experts as the Champions League league phase rolls on
Atletico Madrid beat Manchester United 2-0 as winless run continues
Michael Carrick's Man Utd continue to search for a win as Atletico win 2-0 in UEFA Champions League.
IMF boosts this year’s global economy growth outlook, but warns of risks from AI and debt
The International Monetary Fund on Tuesday slightly upgraded its outlook for the world economy for this year, while warning of growing risks from rising debt, including the financial frenzy around artificial intelligence.The IMF says it expects the global economy to grow at a 3.1% pace this year. That’s up from its July forecast for 3.0% growth and well below the 3.5% expansion in 2025. Growth in 2027 should rebound to 3.4%, it said in its latest Economic Outlook.The report, released as wo
Reinaldo Marcus Green Launches Film Fellowship At NYU Tisch School
King Richard director Reinaldo Marcus Green has launched Office Hours, a new filmmaker fellowship at his alma mater the NYU Tisch School of the Arts.
Laplace Intelligence red-teams robots and self-driving cars before they hit the real world
University of Michigan spinout Laplace Intelligence uses AI agents and interactive simulation to stress-test robots and self-driving vehicles before deployment. The profitable startup is competing in Startup Battlefield at TechCrunch Disrupt, October 13-15 in San Francisco.
Topgolf saved over $11.3 million after leaving VMware
Topgolf’s VMware costs were going to increase by 400 percent under Broadcom. To avoid that cost, the sports entertainment company moved 12,000 virtual machines (VMs) to VergeIO’s VergeOS and has saved over $11 million so far. Before migrating, Topgolf’s VMware connection “ran very deep,” Scott Forehand, Topgolf’s global infrastructure manager, told Ars Technica. Topgolf has over 100 locations worldwide featuring interactive golf games with real-time shot tracking and digital analytics.
NASA’s Record-Setting Perseverance Rover Team
1 Min Read NASA’s Record-Setting Perseverance Rover Team PIA26813 Credits: NASA/JPL-Caltech Photojournal Navigation Science Photojournal NASA’s Record-Setting… Photojournal Home Photojournal Search Latest Content Galleries Feedback RSS About Downloads NASA’s Record-Setting Perseverance Rover Team JPEG (28.30 MB) Description Members of NASA’s Perseverance Mars mission team gather in the Mars Yard at the agency’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory in South
Pharmalittle: We're reading about concerns over a rare disease drug, pharma payments to docs, and more
Patient advocates and some experts are expressing growing alarm over the perceived risks of a Neurocrine Biosciences rare disease drug
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Actor Selma Blair faces court after alleged mid-air rampage on flight to New York
The Cruel Intentions star allegedly assaulted two flight attendants during the flight then later allegedly hit out at a nurse and a Port Authority officer.
Social Security checks: Commissioner Frank Bisignano made a surprising prediction for monthly benefits as COLA 2027 increase looms
Social Security Administration (SSA) commissioner Frank Bisignano says he anticipates the federal government program will continue to exist for “another 90 years.” “This is a long journey. It’s 90 years old,” Bisignano told CNBC’s “Squawk Box” on Monday, saying the Trump Administration has pledged to “protect and preserve” the fund. However, according to Social Security’s own trustees’ report, the retirement trust fund is estimated to run out
Wu-Tang Clan Legend Reveals What Inspired His Disturbing Idea for New ‘V/H/S’ Horror Short
RZA explained how his own experience with field recordings inspired the plot of his horror short for the newest 'V/H/S' installment.
Judge orders OpenAI to turn over hiring records in Apple trade secrets case
A federal judge ruled that Apple can access OpenAI's interview materials involving former Apple employees, as well as private messages and testimony from key figures in the case.
Skydance’s Discovery+ prices increase by up to 20 percent
Discovery+ subscription prices went up today. Ad-free plans for new subscribers went from $10 per month to $12/month. Ad-based plans went from $6 to $7. The new prices take effect for new subscribers immediately.
Google model cuts quantum costs 100x, tackles fusion equations
Google's Gemini 4 Argon reduces quantum computing resource demands and helps researchers tackle fusion equations.
Pope Leo undergoes successful surgery to remove lung nodule, Vatican says
Leo revealed on Sunday that doctors discovered the nodule and recommended its removal. The Vatican says he will be hospitalized for at least a week, with all audiences canceled until October 20.
Jauan Jennings landing spots: Could veteran WR reunite with 49ers after slow start in Minnesota?
With Jennings' trade market reportedly set to heat up, these destinations would be ideal fits
Trump's diesel deal with Putin draws bipartisan criticism from a frustrated Congress
The deal is being criticized by both Republicans and Democrats as fueling Russia's war against Ukraine, violating existing U.S. laws and drawing the U.S. closer to Russia.
Nordique Critical Metals Announces TSXV Final Approval for its Acquisition of Option to Earn Up to 80% Interest in the Kwyjibo Rare Earth Project in Québec; Files Amended 2026 Kwyjibo PEA Report
MONTREAL, Oct. 13, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Nordique Critical Metals Inc. (formerly, Consolidated Lithium Metals Inc.) (TSXV: NQC | FRA: J6K | OTCQB: JORFF) (“NQC”…
Influencer Jools Lebron Shows Off New Teeth After GoFundMe Backlash
Jools Lebron is showing off her brand-new set of chompers ... and there's no shame in her game after her attempt to crowdfund the procedure didn't go as planned.
Flox Intelligence is building AI to keep wildlife away from trains, airports, and roads
Flox's edge devices can identify animals and use species-specific sounds to drive them away from critical infrastructure.
Trump commercial railing against his enemies kept airing after court blocked it
Trump commercials paid for by the US government continued airing on TV the day after a judge blocked the ads because they likely violate a US law against government-funded publicity or propaganda. In the most widely aired commercial, Trump railed against his perceived enemies and said he would "liberate America from these villains once and for all.” The campaign also included a commercial praising Trump's record as president, another in which Trump calls the US the "most exceptional nation ever to exist in human history," and commercials related to the Iran war and the capture of Venezuelan Pr
Perseverance Navcam Image Marks Record Drive
1 Min Read Perseverance Navcam Image Marks Record Drive PIA26812 Credits: NASA/JPL-Caltech Photojournal Navigation Science Photojournal Perseverance Navcam Image… Photojournal Home Photojournal Search Latest Content Galleries Feedback RSS About Downloads Perseverance Navcam Image Marks Record Drive PNG (2.12 MB) Description Rover tracks and a rocky Martian landscape are shown in this image captured by one of the navigation cameras (navcams) aboa
FTC: 'Pharma bro' Shkreli violated lifetime industry ban, should be held in contempt
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and a coalition of seven states asked a federal court on Tuesday to punish Martin Shkreli for "flagrantly and repeatedly” violating a lifetime ban from being involved in the pharmaceutical industry. In a court filing in the U.S. District Court for the Southern Dis
Arsenal's rotated squad weren't up to par, but Bukayo Saka, Martin Odegaard's substitutions changed the game
Arsenal were ultimately too much for Lille as the lineup changes showed that sometimes depth just means giving your stars an hour off
Pope Leo diagnosed with cancer after surgery to remove part of lung
The 71-year-old is recovering in Rome's Gemelli hospital after surgery to remove a cancerous growth on his lung.
Anthropic apparently offering $190,000 for an executive assistant, despite agentic AI advances
Artificial intelligence giant Anthropic reportedly offered a salary of 145,000 euros (roughly equal to $190,000) for a personal assistant in its London office. The posting called for a “highly organized, detail-oriented, and self-starting administrative business partner” to support “senior go-to-market” leaders. Responsibilities would include scheduling, “handling travel logistics,” managing an executive’s inbox and communications, filing expense claims, and other office tasks. The post, s
Katie Price denies 'any venom' against ex at his rape trial
Kieran Hayler, who denies offences against a girl when she was 13, was married to Price at the time.
Facebook is giving users more control over their algorithm
Meta announced the launch of its new AI-powered feature, “Your Algorithm,” a feature it first launched on Instagram.
Microsoft Unveils Maia 300 AI Chip to Challenge Nvidia's Dominance
Microsoft unveils the Maia 300 AI chip to power Copilot and Azure workloads in 2027, boosting efficiency and reducing GPU costs.
The 'Holy Grail' of baseball cards is up for auction
The rare T206 Wagner card could sell for over $3 million on October 25.
Walmart to cover some GLP-1s, inhalers and insulin for employees at no cost as it expands benefits
Walmart will offer Novo's Ozempic and Lilly's Mounjaro without charge for people with Type 2 diabetes after a new prior authorization.
Could Man City lose 2023 UCL crown as they await appeal and potential PL punishments? Here's why it's unlikely
The Citizens will play their first home game since the charges as potentially massive punishments could come their way
Pope Leo has cancerous growth removed in lung operation
The Vatican said the pope woke up normally after the operation and would remain in hospital for several days to recover.
Saudi national charged with planting recording device at OpenAI office
Prosecutors say the device, wrapped in toilet paper, was found inserted in a USB port on the back of a TV in an executive conference room.
Jesse Eisenberg On 'The Social Reckoning' And Zuckerberg Role
Jesse Eisenberg Reveals Thoughts On 'The Social Reckoning' & Why He Turned Down Zuckerberg Role
Rivian spinoff Mind Robotics hires Doug Field as president
It’s a major coup for RJ Scaringe’s secretive startup.
Death toll rises to 6 as Hurricane Simon and Rachel remnants unleash floods in Mexico
ENSENADA, Mexico (AP) — The death toll from Hurricane Simon and the remnants of Tropical Storm Rachel rose to six Tuesday after heavy rains triggered flooding and landslides along Mexico’s Pacific coast, authorities said. Hurricane Simon continued moving slowly off Mexico’s Pacific coast as a Catego
Comparing Off-World Rover Driving Distances
1 Min Read Comparing Off-World Rover Driving Distances PIA26814 Credits: NASA/JPL-Caltech Photojournal Navigation Science Photojournal Comparing Off-World Rover… Photojournal Home Photojournal Search Latest Content Galleries Feedback RSS About Downloads Comparing Off-World Rover Driving Distances PNG (568.05 KB) Description This infographic illustrates the distances driven by various rovers on the surface of Earth’s Moon and Mars.
BlackRock to buy majority stake in Humana’s CenterWell clinics for $2.8 billion
Humana is swapping out private equity sponsors for its CenterWell Senior Primary Care clinics. Good bye, Welsh, Carson, Anderson & Stowe. Hello, BlackRock.
‘Gutted’ Supercars driver takes issue with axing days after Bathurst 1000
The 26-year-old has weighed in after being dumped in his team’s latest ruthless mid-season driver swap.
Arsenal beat Lille 3-0 as perfect Champions League start continues
Jurrien Timber, Eberechi Eze and Bukayo Saka score as Arsenal overcome Lille in UEFA Champions League.
News of the day: Oilpatch construction boom, First Nations pipeline stake, Canadian-made land drones, David Eby's tax plans, McCain's India acquisition and more
It’s Tuesday, Oct. 13. Here are the top stories we’re following today.
Ex-gang boss sentenced to 40 years for orchestrating Tupac Shakur's murder
Davis was found guilty last month over his role in the late rap superstar's death in a drive-by shooting in 1996.