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UCLA researchers developed PhoneBot, a $400 open source humanoid robot using inexpensive Android smartphones for sensing, computing, vision, and walking control.
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Efosa Udinmwen (via TechnoBuffalo)
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10/18/26
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The rights are his, and the game's helped renew interest in 'Hellraiser.' Now, Barker wants to do something with the ideas in his head.
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Justin Carter (via Gizmodo | Tecg. Science. Culture)
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10/18/26
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The Intel 480GB GPU combines 1.5TB/s bandwidth, 1.3 petaflops FP8 performance, and 350W power consumption, although pricing and availability remain undisclosed.
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Efosa Udinmwen (via TechnoBuffalo)
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10/18/26
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In this week's Sunday Reboot, Apple's HomeView is an interesting smart home launch, but it will probably play better in some countries than others.
The HomeView looks nice, but probably wouldn't …
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10/18/26
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Best Buy is a favorite destination among tech shoppers, and the retailer offers some real bargains. Here are 10 Best Buy finds under $50 that are worth buying.
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10/18/26
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Linux's oldest commands still work, but these three modern alternatives make finding files, searching, and navigating much easier.
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Rich Hein (via How-to Geek)
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10/18/26
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Phoebe Liu / The Information:
Sources: industry execs expect only 7-10 of hundreds of neoclouds to survive, as Nvidia supports them with easier credit terms, site finding, and $20B in …
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10/18/26
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The XREAL 1 Pro+ arrives with 1,200-nit AI HDR displays, 60 FPS 2D-to-3D conversion, and a redesigned nose pad, all at the same $599 price.
The post XREAL 1 Pro+ Upgrades the Flagship With …
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10/18/26
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If you're in the market for a good smartwatch, the Amazfit T-Rex 3 is a good option that's also rugged. But is it worth buying? Here are the pros and cons.
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10/18/26
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Even more ways to improve your home with a 3D printer.
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Tim Brookes (via How-to Geek)
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10/18/26
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Meta's new Petal subsea cable is a world first and just might change how we use the internet. Here's what you need to know about this technology breakthrough.
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10/18/26
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Anthropic:
Anthropic says it's committing 5% of its shares to a Public Benefit Fund, for a total of ~20% with co-founder and staff pledges, plus 2% per 50% valuation rise — Today, we're …
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10/18/26
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"You Can See Everything" is having the second biggest opening weekend ever for a documentary film.
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Anthony Ha (via TechCrunch)
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10/18/26
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This week, our first place winner on the insightful side is n00bdragon with a comment about Florida’s age-gating law and its esoteric definition of addiction: Is anyone else bothered by this …
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Leigh Beadon (via Techdirt)
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10/18/26
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The right software makes all the difference.
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Bertel King (via How-to Geek)
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10/18/26
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Sportradar sees prediction markets as a growth opportunity, offering data, settlement and integrity services across exchanges and brokers.
The post Sportradar Pitches Data Role in …
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ReadWrite (via ReadWrite)
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10/18/26
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DeepSeek is selling search and fetch access to agents at $0.75 per 1,000 requests. Every established competitor charges at least $5. On October 17, the company launched its Search and Fetch APIs …
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Lena Park (via Forkast)
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10/18/26
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Before Patrick Stewart returned to 'Star Trek' with 'Picard,' McAvoy hoped to play another of the actor's iconic roles.
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Justin Carter (via Gizmodo | Tecg. Science. Culture)
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10/18/26
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Your Home MCP Server Is Probably Unsecured — And the Protocol’s Own Maker Calls the Flaw ‘By Design’
You might think your smart home setup is just a collection of lights and thermostats, but if you are experimenting with the Model Context Protocol (MCP), you are effectively running a small, …
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Mila Cohen (via Forkast)
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10/18/26
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An affordable TCL showed how mini-LED local dimming, GSync support, and smart TV features reshape a desktop experience.
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Sydney Butler (via How-to Geek)
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10/18/26
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