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Lola Vision Systems is trying to make it easier to run AI models on chips | TechCrunch
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Lola Vision Systems is trying to make it easier to run AI models on chips | TechCrunch

Lola Vision Systems is one of TechCrunch's Battlefield 200 Companies

Russian drones strike Ukraine’s data centers by exploiting air defense gaps
Technology

Russian drones strike Ukraine’s data centers by exploiting air defense gaps

A surge in Russian jet-powered drone strikes on Ukrainian data centers has increasingly disrupted mobile phone and Internet services for thousands of people.

NASA Testing Aims at Supercooled Large Droplet Aviation Safety
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NASA Testing Aims at Supercooled Large Droplet Aviation Safety

3 Min Read NASA Testing Aims at Supercooled Large Droplet Aviation Safety Ice collection seen on un-heated sections of the 1D2D-X ice drop detection probe in the test section of the IRT (Icing Research Tunnel).

German, U.S. scientists win Nobel in medicine for advancements in optogenetics
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German, U.S. scientists win Nobel in medicine for advancements in optogenetics

Scientists Karl Deisseroth, Peter Hegemann and Georg Nagel won the 2026 Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine for "discoveries concerning light-gated ion channels and optogenetics," the award-giving body said Monday.

Steve Gleason opens up on how Saints' 'Rebirth' game has kept him alive through ALS battle 20 years later
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Steve Gleason opens up on how Saints' 'Rebirth' game has kept him alive through ALS battle 20 years later

Gleason's blocked punt was a pivotal moment for both the city of New Orleans and himself. Now, 20 years later, he opened up on 'Good Morning America' about his own 'rebirth'

World

Israeli forces kill one, injure several in occupied West Bank

Palestinians in West Bank are suffering increasing Israeli violence and repression.

Capcom says it will use AI to speed up game development times
Business

Capcom says it will use AI to speed up game development times

Capcom saw tremendous success with the launch of Resident Evil Requiem earlier this year. The survival horror game has already sold more than 8.5 million copies, bringing in revenues topping $500 million and reigniting interest in the 30-year-old franchise. Resident Evil Requiem, like any AAA game, took a long time to make, with a development cycle spanning six years and including a reboot midway through production. To help keep up that momentum, Capcom has revealed plans to incorporate artif

Rachel Jupp is a bold choice for BBC News chief, says Katie Razzall
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Rachel Jupp is a bold choice for BBC News chief, says Katie Razzall

The new director of news takes over from Deborah Turness, who resigned as CEO last year.

AI

Hot Girl Hotline is like ‘Dear Abby’ for the AI era

Founded by two sisters, Hot Girl Hotline uses AI to give young women personalized dating and relationship advice, with an emphasis on safety and avoiding emotional dependency.

Controlling the brain with light earns a physiology Nobel
Technology

Controlling the brain with light earns a physiology Nobel

Over decades of research, scientists have built up a partial picture of what specialized cells within the brain and spinal cord do. By studying how the brain develops, they could identify genes that were active in different populations of neurons and where in the brain those neurons resided. In some cases, these genes could then be used to genetically delete the neurons, allowing us to get some indication of what they might be doing, building on the information we've obtained from studies of brains with damaged regions. But this approach has its limits.

Suspected Second-generation Planet Solves NASA Hubble Cold Case
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Suspected Second-generation Planet Solves NASA Hubble Cold Case

Explore Hubble Science Hubble Space Telescope Suspected Second-generation… Hubble Home Overview About Hubble The History of Hubble Hubble Timeline Why Have a Telescope in Space? Hubble by the Numbers At the Museum FAQs Impact & Benefits Hubble’s Impact & Benefits Science Impacts Cultural Impact Technology Benefits Impact on Human Spaceflight Astro Community Impacts Science Hubble Science Science Themes Science Highlights Science Behind Discoveries Universe Uncovered Hubble’s Partners in Science Hubble & Citizen Science AI & Hubble Science Explore the Night

Nobel Prize 2026 awarded for showing how nerve cells shape feelings
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Nobel Prize 2026 awarded for showing how nerve cells shape feelings

US psychiatrist and neurologist Karl Deisseroth and his German colleagues Peter Hegemann and Georg Nagel have been awarded for their work.

Kewan Lacy expected to return for Ole Miss: Rebels 'fully anticipate' star RB back for game vs. Vanderbilt
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Kewan Lacy expected to return for Ole Miss: Rebels 'fully anticipate' star RB back for game vs. Vanderbilt

The Rebels will get a key piece back ahead of their Week 6 game against Vandy

World

Turkiye, Pakistan agree to military deployment to Saudi Arabia

Turkiye, Saudi Arabia and Pakistan have agreed to trigger collective deterrence measures in response to Houthi attacks.

Elon Musk rebrands his 3-month-old company because Trump says so
Business

Elon Musk rebrands his 3-month-old company because Trump says so

”No more AI. SI, it’s better,” said Elon Musk after announcing that he is rebranding his newly-branded artificial intelligence division: SpaceXAI will become SpaceXSI, replacing the acronym “AI” with “SI”, which stands for “super intelligence.” His X post came after a fanboy asked him if he was going to follow President Donald Trump’s suggestion to Silicon Valley moguls, asking them to use “super intelligence.” “Artificial intelligence sounds fa

Culture

'Entourage' actress Constance Zimmer shares her breast cancer story

Constance Zimmer, an actress known for her roles in "Entourage," "Boston Legal" and "Love Story," shared her private battle with breast cancer.

Pentagon Officially Removes Anthropic's Claude from Military Systems Months After Ban
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Pentagon Officially Removes Anthropic's Claude from Military Systems Months After Ban

The US Pentagon confirmed it finally stopped using Anthropic's Claude AI following a high-profile dispute over military guardrails.

At 19, founder raises $11 million for Ghost, maker of a $3,499 computer for personal AI | TechCrunch
Technology

At 19, founder raises $11 million for Ghost, maker of a $3,499 computer for personal AI | TechCrunch

Ghost announced Monday its official emergence from stealth and an $11 billion seed round led by Andreessen Horowitz.

NASA Astronaut Christina Koch at Eagles vs. Rams
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NASA Astronaut Christina Koch at Eagles vs. Rams

NASA/Thalia Patrinos NASA astronaut and mission specialist of the agency’s Artemis II mission, Christina Koch, leads the fans in singing the Eagles Fight Song from the field at an NFL game between the Philadelphia Eagles and the Los Angeles Rams at Lincoln Financial Field on Sunday, Oct.

Health

Pneumonic plague: What is it and how dangerous can it be?

The pneumonic plague is nearly always fatal without treatment.

Motor Sports Betting Guide 2026: Best F1 Racing Sites & Apps
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Motor Sports Betting Guide 2026: Best F1 Racing Sites & Apps

Your 2026 guide to motorsports betting, covering F1 and NASCAR, the best betting apps and expert tips on how to bet on every race.

World

Mexico seeks evidence of border shooting that prompted US troop deployment

Mexico's Sheinbaum has expressed concern about US officials overstepping norms on security cooperation.

Trump’s $500 ACA ‘refund’ checks won’t make a dent in rising healthcare costs
Business

Trump’s $500 ACA ‘refund’ checks won’t make a dent in rising healthcare costs

Last week, the Trump administration began sending $500 checks to roughly 1 million Obamacare enrollees in 30 states—a “refund” for what the administration calls “high costs imposed by the Biden administration’s gross mismanagement of Obamacare.” In a video posted to X on September 10, President Trump said that his “administration is doing the right thing and giving the money back to the people who were wrongly ripped off,” adding that “in many cases, these refunds will cover the entire cost o

Culture

Former U.S. House Speaker Dennis Hastert Dies at 84

Former House Speaker Dennis Hastert -- whose political legacy was later shattered by revelations he sexually abused students while working as a high school wrestling coach -- has died. The Kendall County Coroner's Office says Hastert died over the…

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Reflection debuts Beam, a open-weight AI model to rival Chinese models at lower compute cost

Reflection is aiming Beam and future models at enterprises and sovereign nations. The pitch is to build “AI factories,” a product that would let institutions build their own customized, local AI system by training Reflection’s AI models on their own proprietary data.

Command-line tool quickly removes Apple Intelligence from macOS 27
Technology

Command-line tool quickly removes Apple Intelligence from macOS 27

A new tool is allowing Mac users the ability again to easily turn off Apple Intelligence with one click and free up to 12GB of storage. Unlike with previous versions of macOS, macOS 27 Golden Gate doesn’t have a toggle for turning off Apple Intelligence. That makes disabling AI features that you may not want more difficult.

James Acaster could win Celebrity Traitors, psychologist says
Science

James Acaster could win Celebrity Traitors, psychologist says

Comedians have a habit of making people laugh - but they may also have a knack for getting away with murder.

Health

Muscle Health Before Sarcopenia: A Primary Care Approach to Preserving Strength ...

Sarcopenia is traditionally framed as a geriatric condition characterized by age-related loss of muscle mass and strength.

Cost of change: Why Shane Beamer's future at South Carolina isn't as tenuous as it might seem
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Cost of change: Why Shane Beamer's future at South Carolina isn't as tenuous as it might seem

The Gamecocks are on an eight-game SEC losing streak dating back to last season, but sources indicate that moving on from Beamer in the near future could be too expensive

World

Freed Syrians recount torture in Israeli detention centre

Syrians released from Israeli detention have described abuse behind bars.

National housing market inventory growth accelerates again—here’s the data by state
Business

National housing market inventory growth accelerates again—here’s the data by state

Want more housing market stories from Lance Lambert’s ResiClub in your inbox? Subscribe to the ResiClub newsletter. Nationally aggregated inventory is up +5.6% on a year-over-year basis between September 30, 2025 and September 30, 2026. That marks three straight months where the year-over-year growth in active inventory for sale has accelerated. However, it’s only a tad acceleration from the low of +1.9% year-over-year inventory growth in June. If you go back 12 months, the year-over-ye

Sam Altman Reveals the One Thing That’s Accurate About Andrew Garfield’s Artificial Performance
Culture

Sam Altman Reveals the One Thing That’s Accurate About Andrew Garfield’s Artificial Performance

Sam Altman reveals what Andrew Garfield gets right about his Artificial performance and explains the film’s creative liberties.

AI

HackerRank’s AI interviewer offers a glimpse into what job interviews could become

HackerRank’s AI interviewer has already conducted more than 500,000 interviews, with Snowflake, Snorkel, and Capgemini among its early testers.

F1 in Bahrain... in Malaysia: The race needed a software update to start
Technology

F1 in Bahrain... in Malaysia: The race needed a software update to start

Well, it’s safe to say no Bahrain Grand Prix has been affected by torrential rain quite like the 2026 race. For one thing, it was held several thousand miles from Bahrain itself. The ongoing war with Iran ruled such things out, so the Sepang International Circuit in Malaysia stepped in to fill its spot. One of the best examples of a late-'90s “Tilke track”—named for its designer, Herman Tilke—it’s characterized by a couple of long straights and the always-brutal tropical weather that provides one of the toughest physical challenges on the calendar.

A Single Document Created One of the World’s Greatest Empires. It Was a Forgery.
Science

A Single Document Created One of the World’s Greatest Empires. It Was a Forgery.

The infamous Donation of Constantine was a medieval deepfake, and 10 popes used it to expand their domain.

Urologist reveals how long men should really last in bed
Health

Urologist reveals how long men should really last in bed

There is one simple question that I rarely hear asked outright: How long should I be able to last in bed? It's more complicated than it sounds - and some of the numbers may surprise you.

PrizePicks promo code and app review: Play $5, Get $50
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PrizePicks promo code and app review: Play $5, Get $50

Here's a look at the latest PrizePicks promo code and review of the app

World

Can Yemen retake territory seized by Houthis?

The group has taken control of much of the Red Sea coast.

These 150 streets could be the best places to trick-or-treat in America
Business

These 150 streets could be the best places to trick-or-treat in America

The spookiest holiday is right around the corner and seasoned trick-or-treaters know that not all streets are created equal when it comes to Halloween. As Halloween approaches, the Hershey’s-owned brand Reese’s found the country’s top 150 streets for trick-or-treating. The team at Reese’s analyzed data spanning from costume and candy purchasing trends to community participation, decorations, and walkability data from various streets to determine “haul” and “haunt” scores for each chosen st

Overwatch - Official Season 5: A Grim Doctrine Launch Trailer
Culture

Overwatch - Official Season 5: A Grim Doctrine Launch Trailer

Don't miss the Season 5: A Grim Doctrine Launch Trailer for Overwatch, a first-person team-based hero shooter developed by Blizzard Entertainment. Players can get an extensive look at Doctrine, the latest Support Hero being added to the game. Doctrine can manipulate life using his Eternal Scepter an

AI

Instinct brings its AI agent to group chats, even for friends without an account

Instinct is launching group chats that let friends use its AI agent together for tasks like planning trips, organizing carpools, and coordinating events. The company says personal accounts remain separate, with permission required before personal agents share information or take action.

I'm not playing this stunning game on my PS5 Pro, and that could be a mistake
Technology

I'm not playing this stunning game on my PS5 Pro, and that could be a mistake

Ace Combat 8 has me hooked

A Russian Lab Worker Is Dead After a Possible Plague Exposure. We Should Be Terrified of What May Happen Next.
Science

A Russian Lab Worker Is Dead After a Possible Plague Exposure. We Should Be Terrified of What May Happen Next.

The case raises chilling questions about engineered pathogens and biodefense secrecy.

Health

Report highlights experiences of being active across impairment groups

... health conditions. It explores seven impairment groups, with 74% of ... For people with long-term health conditions, 79% said their condition ...

Mike Norvell sees growth in Florida State ahead of pivotal stretch vs. ACC contenders
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Mike Norvell sees growth in Florida State ahead of pivotal stretch vs. ACC contenders

Despite occupying one of college football's hottest seats, Norvell sees light at the end of the tunnel for the Seminoles

World

What’s next for Bosnia after elections?

Bosnia and Herzegovina’s election strengthened nationalist parties.

Kittens just overtook puppies in American homes. Here’s who’s driving the cat boom
Business

Kittens just overtook puppies in American homes. Here’s who’s driving the cat boom

Cats are having a moment. In American homes, cats have long played second fiddle to dogs. More U.S. households own dogs, but the balance is starting to tip. Last year, the number of U.S. homes with a dog under a year old was basically equal to the number of homes with a cat under the same age, according to recent data from market research group Packaged Facts. In 2026, the ratio tipped to .94 puppies for every one kitten. Compare that to 2014, when 1.8 households owned a puppy for every one h

What to do if you missed out on Glastonbury tickets
Culture

What to do if you missed out on Glastonbury tickets

Those who missed out on Sunday should not lose hope, as there are other ways to secure a ticket.

AI

TikTok rolls out an AI shopping assistant and one-click checkout

TikTok describes its new Shopping Assistant as a conversational AI agent designed to help users discover and purchase products.

AI glasses face their first major government crackdown
Technology

AI glasses face their first major government crackdown

Norway has become the first major country to propose a temporary ban on the use of AI glasses in selected public places amid growing privacy concerns over wearable technology. The rich Scandinavian country’s center-left government said on Monday that it would introduce a law to parliament soon on a temporary ban for places such as parks, beaches, schools, and kindergartens.

Contacting NASA’s Langley Research Center
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Contacting NASA’s Langley Research Center

1 min readPreparations for Next Moonwalk Simulations Underway (and Underwater) By Mail: National Aeronautics and Space Administration Langley Research Center Hampton, VA  23681-2199 By Phone: Operator: (757) 864-1000 Public & Media Inquiries: larc-dl-public-inquiries@mail.nasa.gov Partnerships:larc-partnerships@mail.nasa.gov Educational Inquiries:Langley Office of Education (757) 864-6300 See also: NASA Learning Resources Visitors Center: Virginia Air & Space Science Center Telephone: (757) 727-0900 Facebook logo

Is Covid why everyone's sick? Cases of virus have doubled in a month
Health

Is Covid why everyone's sick? Cases of virus have doubled in a month

Diagnoses of the bug are at their highest level since October 2025 and rising levels of Britons are being admitted for care. Figures show 950 admissions this August, which jumped to 4,939 in September.

Kalshi cricket 2026: How to trade on cricket prediction markets
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Kalshi cricket 2026: How to trade on cricket prediction markets

You can use Kalshi prediction markets to trade event contracts during cricket matches

World

Medvedev disqualified after hitting spectator with ball

Medvedev disqualified after hitting spectator with ball

Sam Altman’s newest warning about the ‘bad things’ that come with AI is deeply unsettling
Business

Sam Altman’s newest warning about the ‘bad things’ that come with AI is deeply unsettling

For the past month, slowing the development of artificial intelligence has been at the forefront of AI discourse. After a former OpenAI and Anthropic employee left the industry in September citing that “neither company is acting responsibly,” AI leaders and everyday citizens alike sounded off on the potential of an AI-powered doomsday. Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei responded with an essay about the importance of “pacing the frontier,” or slowing AI development to prioritize safety. At the time,

BBC appoints Rachel Jupp as new director of news
Culture

BBC appoints Rachel Jupp as new director of news

Jupp is a former deputy editor of BBC Two's Newsnight and has also served as Panorama's editor.

AI

OpenAI will start watermarking ChatGPT’s text in the EU

OpenAI will watermark ChatGPT and Codex text in the EU to comply with the AI Act. Editing can make the invisible marks harder to detect, it says.

VAXEE NP-01S V3 Wireless Review
Technology

VAXEE NP-01S V3 Wireless Review

With the NP-01S V3 Wireless, VAXEE debuts their latest sensor and wireless tech. Weighing 59 g, the NP-01S V3 Wireless comes with the new Core1 sensor and CoreLink wireless technology, allowing for 8000 Hz wireless polling. The shape is unchanged, and configuration is possible both on-device and thr

B-1 bombers leave UK airbase amid fears of possible attack by Iran
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B-1 bombers leave UK airbase amid fears of possible attack by Iran

The US has removed its B-1 bombers from RAF Fairford after commanders reportedly received new details about a potential Iran threat.

Berries recalled over fears of contamination with deadly bacteria
Health

Berries recalled over fears of contamination with deadly bacteria

Frutas y Hortalizas del Sur S.A., San Carlos, Chile, is adding three frozen berry products to its recall because of potential contamination with E.coli.

Best horse racing betting sites: Where to bet on 2026 horse racing
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Best horse racing betting sites: Where to bet on 2026 horse racing

Discover the best horse racing betting sites for 2026, plus how to bet on horse racing online, bet types, and expert tips.

World

Premier League viewership in US up 20 percent among young Americans

English Premier League viewership up 20 percent among young Americans following World Cup, Nielsen Sports data shows.

Pete Hegseth’s Department of War backdrop draws comparisons to Nazi imagery on social media
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Pete Hegseth’s Department of War backdrop draws comparisons to Nazi imagery on social media

A recent address to the military by Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth is drawing attention on social media, with users saying the event’s backdrop resembled iconography from the Third Reich. In an October 3 address at the United States Air Force Academy, Hegseth stood before a crowd of cadets in front of a monochromatic backdrop featuring a redesigned logo for the Department of War (DOW)—a secondary title for the Department of Defense (DOD)—which many on social media have likened to Nazi G

"It has to be more over the top, more insane, more in your face" - Rockstar explains why GTA 6 doesn't satirise real-world events
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"It has to be more over the top, more insane, more in your face" - Rockstar explains why GTA 6 doesn't satirise real-world events

There's no shortage of political events in the real-world for Grand Theft Auto 6 to satirise, so why does Rockstar avoid it?

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