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Engadget 7/10 ?

Nintendo is releasing a 40th anniversary Legend of Zelda Switch 2 on October 29

News Nintendo is releasing a 40th anniversary Legend of Zelda Switch 2 on October 29 The console does not come with a copy of Ocarina of Time. By Igor Bonifacic Sept. 8, 2026 11:10 am EST Nintendo Aft...

2026-09-08

TechCrunch 7/10 ?

Chrome is now shipping updates every 2 weeks as AI changes the security landscape

Chrome has officially switched from a four- to a two-week release schedule, as Google promised earlier this year, with Tuesday’s launch of Chrome 153 on desktop, iOS, and Android. The shift to faster ...

2026-09-08

The Register 7/10 ?

ASML and TSMC want bigger masks for smaller chips

Industry push aims to eliminate stitching constraints and ready high-NA EUV systems for production by 2033

2026-09-08

The Verge 6/10 ?

Pusheen’s first game is coming to Apple Arcade

Pusheen is getting her first game, and it will appear exclusively on Apple Arcade. Launching October 1st, Pusheen's Place lets you collect and care for more than 100 Pusheens as you play minigames and...

2026-09-08

Hacker News 7/10 ?

Reverse engineering the 2008 LogiCola, a logic drill program

Article URL:https://logicola.org/blog/the-new-logicolaComments URL:https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=49611329Points: 9# Comments: 0

2026-09-08

Slashdot 7/10 ?

Secretive DHS 'Predictive Policing' Unit Is Analyzing Americans' Financial Habits, Pulling Them Over

An anonymous reader quotes a report from 404 Media: Border Patrol is running secretive predictive policing units that analyze Americans' financial activity and other data, then feed that intelligence ...

2026-09-08

Engadget 7/10 ?

What is a dual-band router and why is it important for good Wi-Fi?

Modern routers have two or more bands, but what's the purpose of a dual-band router? Here's what it does and why it matters.

2026-09-08

The Register 7/10 ?

How to secure hybrid meeting rooms without sacrificing user experience

SPONSORED FEATURE: With regulators tightening rules and attack surfaces widening, meeting-room kit must bake in security without pushing users toward workarounds

2026-09-08

The Verge 6/10 ?

JBL’s soundbar with detachable rear speakers is over $300 off

A lot of people are split between getting a nice all-in-one soundbar or spending more for an option that includes rear satellites for immersive surround sound. JBL’s Bar 700 Mark 2 system is one of th...

2026-09-08

Hacker News 7/10 ?

Google DeepMind Releases AlphaGenome Atlas

Article URL:https://blog.google/innovation-and-ai/models-and-research/google-deepmind/alphagenome-atlas/Comments URL:https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=49611251Points: 78# Comments: 8

2026-09-08

Engadget 7/10 ?

Why is Apple CarPlay draining your phone battery?

Apple CarPlay requires a lot of battery to power navigation, music and other apps on your car's display, but you can take a few mitigation steps.

2026-09-08

The Verge 6/10 ?

Nintendo’s Ocarina of Time remake launches in November

Link's next adventure now has a release date. During a Legend of Zelda stream for the franchise's 40th anniversary, Nintendo announced that the upcoming Ocarina of Time remake for the Switch 2 is laun...

2026-09-08

Hacker News 7/10 ?

ZX Spectrum: Experimenting with 1-Bit Sound

Article URL:https://bumbershootsoft.wordpress.com/2026/09/05/zx-spectrum-experimenting-with-1-bit-sound/Comments URL:https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=49611230Points: 28# Comments: 7

2026-09-08

Hacker News 7/10 ?

How Climate Resilient Are the Largest Cities?

Article URL:https://alphageo.ai/how-climate-resilient-are-the-worlds-largest-cities/Comments URL:https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=49611132Points: 30# Comments: 23

2026-09-08

Hacker News 7/10 ?

Benchmarking Qwen3.8 27B quantizations: 4-bit holds up, 1-bit collapses

Article URL:https://quesma.com/blog/qwen38-27b-quantizations-benchmarked/Comments URL:https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=49611128Points: 17# Comments: 2

2026-09-08

Hacker News 7/10 ?

The two Christian saints who are the Buddha

Article URL:https://signoregalilei.com/2026/08/30/the-two-christian-saints-who-are-secretly-the-buddha/Comments URL:https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=49611051Points: 46# Comments: 7

2026-09-08

Hacker News 7/10 ?

PyPI Blog: Incident File Hosting Errors

Article URL:https://blog.pypi.org/posts/2026-09-08-file-hosting-errors/Comments URL:https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=49610925Points: 3# Comments: 0

2026-09-08

Hacker News 7/10 ?

Paramount Caught Using 'Astroturf' Group to Drum Up Fake Support for Merger

Article URL:https://www.techdirt.com/2026/09/08/paramount-caught-using-astroturf-group-to-drum-up-fake-support-for-merger/Comments URL:https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=49610900Points: 74# Comments...

2026-09-08

Engadget 7/10 ?

The Switch 2 remake of The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time arrives November 5

Gaming Nintendo The Switch 2 remake of The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time arrives November 5 We’re heading back to Link’s original 3D adventure ahead of next year’s live action Zelda movie. By Matt ...

2026-09-08

Engadget 7/10 ?

Steam Deck vs. Switch 2 — which gaming handheld is more powerful?

The Switch 2 is newer and more affordable than the Steam Deck, but Valve's console still has serious power to draw on.

2026-09-08