Read MoreEmma Collins2026-10-16YouTube to Add Audiobooks to Premium Plan, WSJ ReportsThe Wall Street Journal reports YouTube is negotiating with publishers to add audiobooks to its ad-free Premium subscription, contrasting with Google Play's per-title sales and bringing YouTube into competition with Spotify.
Read MoreDanny Sampson2026-10-162Tesla Unveils New Roadster with Cold-Gas ThrustersTesla revealed a new Roadster with a suction underbody and SpaceX-derived cold-gas thrusters. Tesla says production will start in 2028. The car is offered in Performance, Thrust and Rocket trims, with reservations and specs detailed.
Read MoreEmma Collins2026-10-16Samsung rolls out One UI 9 to Galaxy A27, A37, A36, A56Samsung has started the Android 17-based One UI 9 stable rollout for the Galaxy A27 and A37 in South Korea with firmware A276KKSU3BZIF and A376NKSU3BZI6. Rollout details for the Galaxy A36 and A56 are pending.
Read MoreNora Schmidt2026-10-162Inside NASA’s SPEARS: Batteries Built for Lunar NightNASA's SPEARS project develops solid-state batteries that survive lunar nights and extreme thermal swings, aiming to power rovers, habitats and astronaut gear near the Moon's south pole with safer, lighter energy systems.
Read MoreDanny Sampson2026-10-152027 Nissan Altima Returns with $27,790 Base PriceNissan confirmed the 2027 Altima for the U.S., with the base SV priced at $27,790 before a $1,275 destination and handling fee. The SV loses AWD, SR prices rise, and the model retains a 2.5L engine rated 188 hp.
Read MoreNora Schmidt2026-10-152Diet Drinks vs Water: Two-Year Trial Redraws the LinesA two-year randomized trial found that commercially available diet beverages maintained weight loss as effectively as water when combined with behavioral support, challenging concerns that artificial sweeteners disrupt appetite or metabolism.
Read MoreChloe Nakamura2026-10-15POCO X8 Pro Max pairs Dimensity 9500s with 9,000mAhPOCO’s X8 Pro Series pairs flagship-class Dimensity chips with long-life batteries and IP69K-rated durability. The X8 Pro Max combines a Dimensity 9500s with a 9,000mAh cell; the X8 Pro offers compact performance with the Dimensity 8500 Ultra.
Read MoreEmma Collins2026-10-15One UI 9 stable: Galaxy S23 beta build under 500MBSamsung has issued the Android 17-based One UI 9 stable update to the Galaxy S23 trio and to the Galaxy Z Fold5 and Z Flip5. Beta users in South Korea receive GZIF builds under 500MB; non-beta packages are around 3GB.
Read MoreDanny Sampson2026-10-152027 Ford Bronco Drops 2.7L, Adds 380hp 3.0L Across TrimsFord removes the 2.7L EcoBoost from the 2027 U.S. Bronco, adds a 380-hp 3.0L tune to several trims and standard on the Filson, discontinues the Stroppe Edition, and adjusts equipment and package content.
Read MoreOliver Hayes2026-10-153Pa 30 Revealed: The 850-Year-Old 'Zombie Star' UnveiledGemini North’s new images of Pa 30 reveal a surviving star and delicate gas knots in a supernova remnant tied to a 1181 observation, offering fresh clues about rare Type Iax explosions.
Read MoreChloe Nakamura2026-10-15Google Play Store Begins Selling Pixel and Samsung GearGoogle has added a "Shop devices" tab to the Play Store in some regions, listing Pixel 11 phones and Pixel Watches alongside Samsung Galaxy S26 models and select Galaxy Watch8 devices. Availability and pricing vary.
Read MoreDanny Sampson2026-10-152027 Honda Civic Arrives in US with New Sport-L TrimThe 2027 Honda Civic sedan and hatchback are arriving in US showrooms with a new Sport-L trim. The Sport-L starts at $28,495 for the sedan and brings features previously exclusive to hybrid and Sport Touring Hybrid models.
Read MoreChloe Nakamura2026-10-15Honor Win 2 Geekbench Shows Snapdragon 8 Elite ExtremeHonor's Win 2 surfaced on Geekbench 6 ahead of an October 21 China launch, showing a Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6, 16GB RAM indication, benchmark scores, 3C certification for 100W charging, and reported large battery and cooling features.
Read MoreChloe Nakamura2026-10-15OpenAI Says Apple Used Stolen Files to Build HomeViewOpenAI has sued, alleging a former employee took more than 100 confidential documents and handed them to Apple before joining. The complaint ties Apple’s HomeView smart display rollout to the leaked material.
Read MoreNora Schmidt2026-10-154Why Uranus Spins on Its Side: The Missing Moon TheoryUranus rotates nearly on its side. New models suggest a now-lost large moon, migrating outward and locking resonantly with the planet, could have gradually driven the tilt before disappearing. Observations could test this.
Read MoreDanny Sampson2026-10-142027 Toyota Camry Is Unchanged Except for a $700 Price HikeToyota is carrying the 2026 Camry forward unchanged for 2027, raising prices by $700 across all trims. Mechanical, interior and tech specifications are unchanged; the base model starts at $29,700.
Read MoreNora Schmidt2026-10-143Why Big Dogs Age Faster: Epigenetics Offers Clues NowNew research links DNA methylation and epigenetic aging to why large dog breeds age faster. Study of 894 dogs finds accelerated molecular aging, transposable element changes, and implications for canine health.
Read MoreElias Moreau2026-10-14Mercedes-AMG GT SUV electric model to debut October 17, 2026Mercedes-AMG will unveil the GT SUV (codenamed X591) on October 17, 2026. The electric crossover shares the GT 4-Door Coupe platform, appears in recent Kelsonik renderings, and will use tri-motor and dual-motor powertrains.
Read MoreEmma Collins2026-10-14OnePlus 16 Sells 70,000 Units in First Hour in ChinaOnePlus says the OnePlus 16 sold over 70,000 units in its first hour after the China launch. The flagship features a 6.78-inch LTPO AMOLED, Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6, up to 16GB/1TB and starts at CNY 5,999.
Read MoreOliver Hayes2026-10-142Why Daily Activity May Slow Cognitive and Motor DeclineA long-term study links higher levels of everyday physical activity with slower declines in thinking and movement among people with Parkinson’s disease, while noting study limits and the need for trials.
