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Penn State Researchers Model the Liberty Bell’s Lost Sound
Penn State researchers used a replica to model the Liberty Bell’s acoustics, offering an estimate of how it sounded before a crack left it silent for 180 years.
Penn State researchers used a replica to model the Liberty Bell’s acoustics, offering an estimate of how it sounded before a crack left it silent for 180 years.
A Nature study suggests microplastics in water are not inert and can generate reactive oxygen species.
Citizen Lab reports the first public case of zero-click spyware delivered via targeted ads, affecting Al Jazeera devices.
Friends Sex and Games, a German-language romantic dramedy, releases all eight episodes on Prime Video on October 16. New subscribers can watch via a 30-day free trial, according to TechRadar.
New York Representative Ritchie Torres plans to introduce the Power to the Players Act, directing the FTC to protect video game ownership and require offline modes when servers shut down.
TSMC reported third-quarter revenue of $46.36 billion and a 68.7% rise in net income, topping estimates, while its shares fell 2% as an AI-related selloff hit chipmakers including Samsung and SK hynix.
Holafly has launched Holafly Ultra, an eSIM plan that offers unlimited mobile data in more than 160 destinations plus medical, travel and luggage assistance. It costs £72.35 a month and is available alongside the existing Light and Unlimited plans.
Withings will require new accounts created from Oct. 13, 2026, to pay for automatic syncing to apps such as Apple Health and Google Health, while existing users keep the feature free.
Bluesky said at TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 that its AI-powered Attie tool will let users build websites, games, polls, and other social experiences on the AT Protocol. The company also outlined plans to add payments in the coming months, part of a strategy to make money without advertising.
Apple execs said iPhone Duo parts are custom-designed with partners, rejecting claims it simply uses a Samsung display.
Group-IB researchers have analyzed KGB RAT, a malware-as-a-service remote access trojan that steals data and cryptocurrency while using jump scares, screamers and fake blue screens. It is sold from $150 per month to $800 annually and has been marketed as legitimate software.
According to 9to5Mac, iOS 27 upgrades iCloud Shared Albums with full-resolution photos and videos, any-emoji reactions, web uploads for Android and Windows users, one-tap saving and new permission and expiry controls.
October Monthly Meeting names Goldman Sachs and Starbucks as top buys, marks Broadcom for sale, reviews AI-trade holdings.
Apple unveiled HomeView smart display, fourth-generation Apple TV 4K and refreshed HomePod mini, 9to5Mac reports.
Citizen Lab says mercenary hackers used targeted ads to deliver zero-click exploits that infected 45 Al Jazeera devices in 2024 and 2025, likely the first confirmed case of ad-delivered zero-click mercenary spyware.
Riot will end League of Legends Classic in January 2027 after interest waned, and may revive it as a limited-time event.
Engadget's review calls Amazon's $499 Alexa Tablet Pro 12 a strong premium Android tablet that borrows iPad design cues and adds Play Store access, while software and large-screen Android apps remain weak points.
TechRadar has selected 15 spooky-but-cute items from IKEA's 2026 Halloween range, including a ghost candle, bat bowl and spider tea light holder.
Fairphone has formally introduced the second-generation Fairbuds 2, a repairable earbud model with a smaller design, 50% better battery life and seven replaceable parts, according to Android Authority.
Apple plans new product releases on four consecutive Fridays from Oct. 23, beginning with the iPhone Duo and running through HomeView and Apple TV 4K on Nov. 13.
Tesla plans to unveil its long-delayed next-generation Roadster on Thursday in Texas, with reservations reopened and pricing expected.
The Alienware AW3426DW 34-inch QD-OLED gaming monitor is $50 off at Amazon, while The Verge also highlights deals on Belkin screen protectors, Baseus open-ear earbuds, and Corsair's RM850e power supply.
Volvo will expand its Nvidia partnership to launch a Level 2++ hands-free, point-to-point driving system by the end of the decade, using Hyperion hardware and Alpamayo software. Volvo did not disclose terms or the first model.
Data center backlash over electricity, water and local impacts is becoming a midterm issue, with Cato's Jennifer Huddleston urging the tech industry to better explain data centers' role beyond generative AI.