News archive — Page 218
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Arc Raiders’ PvE trial could weaken trust-based co-op, writer argues
Arc Raiders will test PvE-only servers for one week from Oct. 13; Embark says it has not decided whether they will return. A GameSpot writer argues that removing PvP risk could undercut the voluntary trust that makes cooperation rewarding. -
Peter Thiel says the US is chiefly to blame for rising anti-AI sentiment
Peter Thiel said the US is chiefly responsible for rising anti-AI sentiment, arguing China is not driving it, though it may fuel some anti-AI content in the US. On Mathias Döpfner’s podcast, he said, “This is mainly what we’re doing to ourselves.” -
Meta puts VR computing in a pocket puck for its 100-gram glasses
Meta’s VR Glasses are due in spring 2027 at $1,299.99 and need no controllers. A tether links the 100-gram frames to a puck clipped to a pocket or bag strap; the puck holds the processor, storage and a battery rated for up to three hours of high-resolution media playback. -
Build a cordless-tool battery adapter to power USB devices and DC gear
A DIY adapter lets an 18–20-volt cordless-tool battery power USB devices, guitar pedals, lights and other DC gear drawing under 18 volts. The guide uses a buck converter to lower the battery output to the device’s required voltage, including 5 volts for USB. -
As prices outpaced incomes, Argentina’s poverty rate rose to 32.3% under Milei
Argentina’s poverty rate rose to 32.3% in the first half of 2026, up from 28.2% six months earlier, as prices for basic goods outpaced household incomes, INDEC reported. About 9.7 million people across 31 surveyed urban areas were below the poverty line. -
eChecks use ACH transfers, usually clearing within one business day
An eCheck is a digital payment sent from a bank account to a payee through ACH after online authorization. Some payments process immediately, but clearing typically takes up to one business day; insufficient funds can trigger bank fees and possibly a late fee from the payee. -
Applying for credit cards one at a time can help manage score and bonus risks
Spacing out credit card applications is generally better: each can prompt a hard inquiry that may temporarily lower your score, and new accounts can reduce your average account age. Juggling multiple bonus requirements may lead to overspending or missed bonuses. -
Meta unveils keychain-size Muse device and plans glasses rollout
Meta’s Muse AI agent can carry out tasks such as ordering groceries, booking appointments and planning travel. CEO Mark Zuckerberg unveiled a keychain-size Muse Charm for phone-free use Wednesday, and Meta said Muse will reach its smart glasses over the coming months. -
Stubb asks Musk to expand Starlink coverage for Ukraine to target Russian ballistic missile launchers
Finnish President Alexander Stubb urged Elon Musk to expand Starlink coverage in Russia and occupied Ukraine, which Ukrainian officials believe could help target Russian ballistic-missile launchers. Ukraine faces an air-defense shortage and severely depleted Patriot ammunition. -
Australia's home-sales slump cuts an estimated A$355m–A$710m in monthly spending
Reuters analysis estimates a 15% year-on-year fall in Australian housing turnover is cutting A$355 million–A$710 million a month in spending at businesses tied to home moves; fewer transactions, rather than price falls, drive the hit. -
Cincinnati-area study finds stroke rates more than doubled in adults 20–54
Data on 2,076 first-ever strokes showed incidence among adults ages 20–54 in Greater Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky rose from about 34 to 62 per 100,000 people a year between 1993–94 and 2020, mainly due to ischemic strokes; rates fell among older adults. -
Pete Crow-Armstrong joins MLB's 40/40 club as Cubs clinch wild-card berth
Chicago Cubs center fielder Pete Crow-Armstrong stole his 40th base Thursday, becoming the seventh player in Major League Baseball history to reach 40 homers and 40 steals in a season. The Cubs beat Miami 2-1 to clinch a National League wild-card berth. -
Stellar Blade will let Switch 2 players disable frame generation at release
Shift Up says Stellar Blade’s Nintendo Switch 2 release will include a toggle to disable frame generation, following feedback on the demo. The feature makes the game appear to run at 60fps, although its underlying frame rate is 30fps. -
Police records show Jamar Goff’s earlier Alabama assault, domestic-violence arrests
Jamar Goff, Ree Drummond’s foster son, was arrested Sept. 16 on four charges, including aggravated assault and unlawful controlled-substance possession; he is held on $37,000 bond. Records show May 2025 arrests on assault and domestic-violence charges. -
Rainbow Six Tactics director says fatigue and injuries will drive roster changes
Rainbow Six Tactics will use fatigue and injuries to make players rotate Operators, game director Martial Potron told TechRadar Gaming. Injured agents can be unavailable for two missions, while the game will flag which characters suit each assignment. -
Dust-hidden IRAS 18293−0941 is the Milky Way’s first microblazar
Researchers identified IRAS 18293−0941 as the Milky Way’s first known microblazar: a stellar-mass black hole drawing material from a massive companion and firing near-light-speed jets along our line of sight. The system completes an orbit every 11.4 days. -
US mortgage rate reaches 7.37% as new and existing sales diverge
The US 30-year fixed mortgage rate hit 7.37% this week. Analyst Logan Mohtashami said August new-home sales hit an eight-month high, while existing-home sales stayed extremely low for a fourth calendar year; builders can buy down rates, unlike the existing-home market. -
GSK licenses HUTCHMED's HMPL-A830 outside Greater China
HUTCHMED granted GSK exclusive rights to HMPL-A830 outside Greater China for colorectal, pancreatic and lung cancers. HUTCHMED will receive $110 million upfront, up to $1.3 billion in potential milestones and tiered royalties, and run global Phase I trials from H2 2026. -
Vulci's 2,700-year-old Etruscan tomb yields weapons, gold and chariot parts
Archaeologists excavating Vulci, north of Rome, uncovered a seventh-century B.C. Etruscan tomb containing weapons, gold and bronze plates, chariot parts, jewelry, a rare pair of women’s shoes and a nearly complete banquet set, despite repeated looting attempts. -
Meta's near-40% rally spotlights uncertainty over AI spending returns
Meta shares rose nearly 40% since late July and over 20% since its Muse AI assistant launched Sept. 8, lifting its valuation close to $2 trillion. It expects 2026 capital spending of $130 billion to $145 billion; Q2 operating margin fell to 31% from 43% a year earlier. -
Bayern reportedly weigh January move for Barcelona’s Dani Olmo if Musiala or Olise leave
Sky Sports News reports Bayern Munich are considering a January move for Barcelona’s Dani Olmo as a contingency if Jamal Musiala or Michael Olise leave, amid growing interest in both. Olmo has started only two La Liga games this season. -
Investigators trace fatal Jessi Pierce fire to home-office cords
Investigators determined that electrical cords powering the home office accidentally started the March 21 fire that killed NHL.com contributor Jessi Pierce, 37, and her children, ages 8, 6 and 4. They said the family had roughly a minute to wake and respond. -
XRP Ledger’s account-delegation upgrade may activate Oct. 5
The XRP Ledger’s PermissionDelegationV1_1 upgrade could activate Oct. 5 if support remains at 80% or higher. Twenty-nine of 35 validators backed it as a 14-day countdown began Sept. 21; the feature would let account holders delegate specific permissions. -
Lake District volunteers uncover settlement occupied from late Iron Age into Roman period
Twenty-five volunteers uncovered the rare, enclosed Deepdale Bridge Settlement in England’s Lake District, revealing a community that lived there from the late Iron Age into the Roman period, about 2,000 years ago. Finds include roundhouse remains. -
Vertiv agrees to buy UtilityInnovation Group in deal worth up to $2.6 billion
Vertiv agreed Sept. 2 to buy UtilityInnovation Group for about $1.45 billion in cash, plus up to $1.15 billion in EBITDA-linked earnouts. The deal is expected to close in Q4 2026 and adds microgrid controls, switchgear and energy storage orchestration for AI data centers. -
Dexys Midnight Runners' 'Love' may be their final album, Rowland says
Dexys Midnight Runners frontman Kevin Rowland says the band's seventh album, Love, could be its last: he is not currently inspired to make another, though he is not ruling one out. A 2024 kidney crisis inspired “You’re Alright,” one of the album’s songs. -
Four Cowboys ruled out for Rio game as Ravens pair miss practice
Dallas ruled out cornerback Cobie Durant, safeties P.J. Locke and Malik Hooker, and linebacker DeMarvion Overshown for its Rio game against Baltimore. Ravens receiver Zay Flowers and tackle Ronnie Stanley missed Thursday’s practice; their game status was not reported. -
Scottie and Meredith Scheffler attend Chicago gala before Presidents Cup
Scottie Scheffler and his wife, Meredith, attended the Presidents Cup Gala in Chicago on Sept. 22, posing at Millennium Park ahead of the competition’s Sept. 24 start at Medinah Country Club. Meredith wore a gold gown, while Scheffler wore a blue suit.
