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AMD just joined the $1 trillion club, beating Intel to the milestone

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Nvidia eclipsed the $1 trillion valuation mark in May 2023, and has not looked back since. The company has continued to tack on value driven largely by the AI boom. Currently, the chipmaker has an incredible market cap of roughly $5.48 trillion, making it the most valuable company in the... Read Entire Article from TechSpot https://ift.tt/4GI2R89 via

Silent Hill: Townfall debuts in a haunting return to psychological horror

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Silent Hill: Townfall takes the series to a remote Scottish setting, blending first-person gameplay with the psychological horror and storytelling the franchise is known for. Its gripping mystery, sound design, and fresh ideas make it one of the most compelling horror games of the year. Read Entire Article from TechSpot https://ift.tt/2lwbPde via

This one-command trick can put your localhost on the internet, no port forwarding required

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"Put localhost on the Internet," was the new pitch for an old feature that had Cloudflare at the top of Hacker News and X's dev circles for the last few days. The tool has existed since 2021, and let's you run one command: cloudflared tunnel --url http://localhost:8000, and whatever is... Read Entire Article from TechSpot https://ift.tt/3IHWDsd via

Wordle today: Answer, hints for September 21, 2026

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Today's Wordle answer should be easy to solve if you love wintertime. If you just want to be told today's word, you can jump to the bottom of this article for today's Wordle solution revealed. But if you'd rather solve it yourself, keep reading for some clues, tips, and strategies to assist you. SEE ALSO: Mahjong, Sudoku, free crossword, and more: Play games on Mashable SEE ALSO: NYT Connections hints today: Clues, answers for September 21, 2026 Where did Wordle come from? Originally created by engineer Josh Wardle as a gift for his partner, Wordle rapidly spread to become an international phenomenon, with thousands of people around the globe playing every day. Alternate Wordle versions created by fans also sprang up, including battle royale Squabble , music identification game Heardle , and variations like Dordle and Quordle that make you guess mu...

Replace costly voiceover sessions with this $29.99 lifetime tool

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TL;DR: SpeakBreez is currently $29.99 for lifetime access (reg. $199), with unlimited generation on 55 Standard voices plus 200,000 monthly characters for its 680+ natural-sounding AI voice library. Opens in a new window Credit: SpeakBreez SpeakBreez Plan: Lifetime Subscription ...

Google Gemini allegedly hacked three companies on its own

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Google's signature AI agent did something it probably shouldn't have, and Google opted not to mention it for months. The Wall Street Journal reported that, during a test run by a company called Irregular in May, Gemini went rogue and hacked into three external companies without being instructed to do so. According to Google, this was a case of "mistaken identity," and Gemini stopped itself after realizing it had guessed a real company's password. Due to the lack of a real incident, Google decided not to disclose the hack until the WSJ  approached the company. SEE ALSO: Where is Gemini 3.5 Pro? The case of the missing AI model. In Google's words, the hack was not considered an "example of model misalignment," hence the lack of disclosure. Google told The Verge that it informed the three companies in question about the hacks, and Irregular changed its testing methods in response. As far as...

Researchers found a way to eavesdrop on headphones from 30 meters away, and encryption can't stop it

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The research comes from the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology in Guangzhou and the Hong Kong Polytechnic University. The team presented its paper, "Injected and Leaked: Actively Inducing Side-Channel Leakage Using Electromagnetic Injection and Hardware Nonlinearity," at USENIX Security 2026. Read Entire Article from TechSpot https://ift.tt/Fk7GwC9 via

Valve open-sources Lepton, its Android compatibility layer for the Steam Frame

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The code is now available through Valve's GitLab repository. Read Entire Article from TechSpot https://ift.tt/HisWcUY via

Trump opens poll to rename AI. Options include Extreme and Supreme Intelligence.

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On Saturday, Sept. 19, President Trump opened a poll on X and on his own platform, Truth Social, calling for a name change to " Artificial Intelligence ." "Many people think that the words 'Artificial Intelligence' are inaccurate, and very ineloquent, relative to AI, or Artificial Intelligence," Trump shared on social media. "A far more elegant and accurate description of this new phenomena [sic] would be Superior Intelligence (SI) or, Extreme Intelligence (EI) or, Supreme Intelligence (SI)." This Tweet is currently unavailable. It might be loading or has been removed. Trump then opened a poll on the platforms, with options to vote on the "best name for this ever growing 'Revolution.'" As of this writing, "Superior Intelligence" was in the lead on X with around 39 percent of the vote. The poll comes shortly after the president called the fears around AI a "hoax" on social media this week. ...

Almost 86% of Japanese game developers are using AI in their workflows, up from 51% in 2025

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According to a survey conducted by the Computer Entertainment Suppliers Association (CESA), there has been a massive surge in AI adoption among video game developers in Japan, with 85.8% of respondents reporting that they use generative AI as part of their game development process. While 63% of surveyed developers said... Read Entire Article from TechSpot https://ift.tt/NKFpivb via

Xteink is reportedly making an Android e-reader — but its not available in the US yet

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My biggest gripe with  Xteink e-readers  is their limited file support, as you can only read DRM-free EPUB files on the device. But according to Good E-reader , Xteink is launching an Android e-reader. Eagle-eyed RedNote users suddenly noticed their feeds were flooded with ads for the Xteink S4, a new tiny  e-reader  that runs on Android 11. Previously, Xteink's e-readers ran on a proprietary Linux system, but with an Android system, you can now download apps for Kindle and Kobo. The S4's specs are similar to the X4's. It has a 4.3-inch E Ink touchscreen with 220 ppi resolution. It has 2GB RAM and 32GB SSD. However, it does add a front light with adjustable cool and warm light. It also includes a USB-C port rather than the pogo pin that the X4 Pro e-reader has. The Xteink X4 e-reader currently runs on an Linux system, but the S4 will run on Android 11. Credit: Samantha Mangino / Mashabl...

How to watch BeÅŸiktaÅŸ vs. Marseille online for free

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TL;DR: Watch Beşiktaş vs. Marseille in the Europa League for free on CazéTV . Access this free livestream from anywhere in the world with ExpressVPN . The Europa League kicked off last night with a string of entertaining fixtures, but we're not done yet. There's another batch of fascinating matchups on the schedule tonight, including Beşiktaş vs. Marseille. This is going to be lively. If you're interested in watching Beşiktaş vs. Marseille in the Europa League from anywhere in the world, we've got all the information you need. When is Beşiktaş vs. Marseille? Beşiktaş vs. Marseille in the Europa League kicks off at 3 p.m. ET on Sept. 17 . This fixture takes place at the Tüpraş Stadium. How to watch Beşiktaş vs. Marseille for free Beşiktaş vs. Marseille in the Europa League is available to live stream for free on CazéTV . CazéTV is geo-restricted to Brazil, but anyone can secure access ...

Protect your new phone for less: Use this exclusive code to get 15% off Casetify cases

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Every U.S. state that bans data centers

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By now, you've likely heard about the push to stop new data centers from being built in the United States. Data centers aren't very popular right now, and a New York Times /Sienna survey just found that 61 percent of Americans oppose new construction. It certainly doesn't help that AI companies are overtly talking about doomsday-like scenarios and widespread AI-driven job loss . On top of that, many people have seen videos on social media showing the noise pollution and other environmental effects that can come with AI data centers. Despite the discourse surrounding AI data centers, you might be surprised to hear that as of Wednesday, Sept. 16, 2026, there are no bans on data centers in any of the 50 states. While some local municipalities and governments have successfully introduced pauses on new data centers, New York is the first and only state to enact a one-year moratorium on new hyperscale data centers statewide. So, if you're wondering how many U.S. states hav...

PlayStation boycott over Sony's disc-free future fails to move the needle

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Sony keeps saying that digital games are the future of the industry and that players will no longer own anything tangible on their shelves. However, some customers are trying to force Sony to reconsider its unprecedented decision regarding physical game releases. So far, the loud minority's efforts have not achieved... Read Entire Article from TechSpot https://ift.tt/L4S8yTG via

Travis Scott, other artists share cryptic GTA 6 messages on Instagram

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During the big Grand Theft Auto VI extended look on Netflix in August, we got a small idea of what to expect from the hotly anticipated game's soundtrack. On Tuesday, several popular artists gave us an even bigger idea. Travis Scott , Morgan Wallen , Future , and others all took to Instagram on Tuesday to share images that appeared to be small parts of a larger piece of artwork related to Grand Theft Auto VI, per IGN . Scott's post showed a pair of high-heeled shoes on a stripper pole, Future's showed the rear end of a nice car with a Vice City license plate, and Wallen's showed part of a swimming pool drawn in Rockstar's signature style. SEE ALSO: 'GTA 6' Ultimate Edition contents: What you get for $100 While many of these posts went without captions, Scott's caption tagged Rockstar Games, and they're all clearly related to GTA VI in one way or another. The most obvious place to go here ...

Trump calls AI safety concerns a "hoax," says a "high IQ" president is the only guardrail needed

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This week, after Amodei once again advocated for an industry-wide slowdown, third-party audits, and coordinated international guardrails to prevent AI bots from going rogue, Trump doubled down on his pro-AI rhetoric and attacked the Anthropic CEO for speaking out against unchecked AI development. Read Entire Article from TechSpot https://ift.tt/X0jHiQ2 via

Apple iOS 27 is here: When you can download it (updated)

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Updated on Monday, Sept. 14 at 1:30 p.m. ET —  Apple launched iOS 27 (along with macOS 27 Golden Gate , iPadOS 27, and watchOS 27) this morning. Users with a compatible iPhone can download the new OS right away. Apple's next big iOS update is finally on the launch pad. At its "Surprise and Shine" event on Sept. 9, Apple showed off new wares like the iPhone 18 Pro lineup , the foldable iPhone Duo , new Apple Watches , and the AirPods 5 . One of the smaller (but still significant) nuggets of news to come out of the event concerned iOS 27 . Specifically, when you can finally download it to your iPhone. Users with compatible iPhones will be able to install iOS 27 on Monday, Sept. 14. How to download iOS 27 If you have one of the compatible iPhones (keep scrolling for the full list), then starting on Monday, Sept. 14, you can look for iOS 27. Apple typically releases a new iOS at 10:00 a.m. PT (1:00 p.m. ET). Follow these steps to get iOS 27 set up on your iPhone: Go to the...

Fake CAPTCHAs are tricking people into hacking their own computers, and it's working

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Typical ClickFix social engineering attacks begin with a pop-up displayed over a trusted web page that provides some pressing instructions. Cybercriminals have weaponized CAPTCHA overlay windows to make the social engineering attempt more effective, asking users to copy, paste and execute a covert command from the Windows or Mac command... Read Entire Article from TechSpot https://ift.tt/E1SeX9r via

Lanterns episode 5: What in the world just happened, and where do we go next?

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If you need to take a breather after Lanterns ' fifth episode, I don't blame you. Episode 5 saw Green Lanterns Hal Jordan (Kyle Chandler) and John Stewart (Aaron Pierre) face off with Manhunter Zoe Macon (Poorna Jagannathan) in a battle that left Rushville in ruins. On top of that, it also pitted Hal and John against one another, leaving the role of Green Lantern in flux. SEE ALSO: 'Lanterns' finally reveals its Manhunter. Here were the biggest hints at the truth. Between these game-changing confrontations and a number of key character deaths, episode 5 truly felt like a season finale. What do you mean, we still have three episodes left? How could Lanterns possibly top this? Let's take a look at what the show still needs to wrap up, and what it's already resolved in its biggest episode to date. What happened in the Rushville fight? A be...

Back in Black review: Christopher Walken is hilarious as a quirky undertaker

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Though many have tried, no one delivers a line like Christopher Walken. In Back in Black, Walken's distinctive diction turns "Shut up" into a moving "I love you." And that's just a taste of what makes this off-kilter comedy such a treat. SEE ALSO: TIFF 2026 preview: 18 films (and shows) you'll want to see (and how) Written by Ron Murphy and Nick Torokvei, and helmed by the former, Back in Black stars Walken as Clyde Mortimer, an undertaker in a long line of undertakers. He runs Mortimer's Family Funeral Home with his chipper wife Autumn (a pleasant Jane Curtin), and their orphaned granddaughter Sam (Ella Ballentine of 2016's Anne of Green Gables and The Vampire Lestat ). But things are rough in the death business, as no one in their charming small town is dying lately. Clyde, who always has plenty to say, is funny in his fury, insisting that no one dying is no way to live! He's especi...