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MIT Technology Review's 2026 Climate Tech Companies to Watch list highlights promising advances in wind, solar, geothermal, nuclear, and storage, from China's Envision Energy to next-gen battery and geothermal innovators.
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This week's roundup examines the steep roadblocks facing AI-powered humanoids, a breakthrough portable flood barrier, and other notable tech advances shaping the near future.
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MIT Technology Review hosts a conversation with Stanford PhD student Samuel King, who used generative AI to propose genetic blueprints for microscopic viruses, sparking discussion on the future of AI-designed life.
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The California State Athletic Commission has issued a cease-and-desist to the Rek robot fighting league, demanding it stop human-versus-machine bouts in the state without official permission.
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Apple is rumored to launch its first touchscreen MacBook Pro and a refreshed iPad Mini at an October 27 event, according to Bloomberg reports.
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SpaceX has acquired low-band spectrum licenses to expand Starlink Mobile, targeting a major US carrier position against T-Mobile, AT&T, and Verizon with satellite-terrestrial hybrid coverage.
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Anthropic launches OSS Scanner, a free service that uses AI to generate vulnerability reports for open-source projects, though scans operate without human review.
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The U.S. government plans to livestream the December 3 execution of Nidal Hasan, the Fort Hood shooter, by firing squad, marking a first in modern American capital punishment history.
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Ben Affleck, the actor-director who sold his AI filmmaking startup to Netflix, reveals how neural networks and custom datasets are transforming cinema without replacing human creativity.
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Netflix's upcoming drama 'The Altruists' fictionalizes the FTX collapse, starring Anthony Boyle as Sam Bankman-Fried and Julia Garner as Caroline Ellison, premiering November 19, 2026.
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Three former OpenAI safety researchers have published an open letter disputing their termination, warning that the firings create a chilling effect on AI safety culture and open dialogue. They deny mishandling sensitive info and call for...
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VFD Group Plc appoints Ijeoma Emezie-Ezigbo as Deputy Managing Director and Executive Director, reinforcing governance and succession planning. The move underscores the group's commitment to institutional resilience and long-term value...
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Ben Affleck, the actor-director who sold his AI filmmaking startup to Netflix, reveals how neural networks and custom datasets are transforming cinema without replacing human creativity.
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This week's roundup examines the steep roadblocks facing AI-powered humanoids, a breakthrough portable flood barrier, and other notable tech advances shaping the near future.
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A large-scale Harvard study reveals that just 90 to 120 minutes of strength training weekly can significantly lower mortality risk, with benefits plateauing beyond two hours, and that combining strength work with cardio amplifies the protec...
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Explore the top fall jackets featuring bold colors, striking patterns, and versatile cuts that redefine autumn outerwear.
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Taylor Swift wore a $40 red colorblock tank from Wear by Erin Andrews to the Chiefs game on Sept. 20, 2026. The piece sold out within minutes across multiple retailers, sparking immediate fan demand.
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A federal judge has affirmed Tara Moore’s four-year doping suspension, rejecting her claim that contaminated meat in Colombia caused her positive test and underscoring the difficulty of challenging arbitration decisions in anti-doping cases...
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Nathan Fielder and Lance Oppenheim go behind the scenes with Elizabeth Holmes in 'You Can See Everything,' a documentary that probes the Theranos founder's final days before prison and the unsettling honesty of those around her.
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Disney+ and Hulu subscribers face another round of price increases as the streaming giant raises ad-free and ad-supported tier rates for the fourth time in four years.
