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The 2008 economic crisis changed the US's relationship with energy
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The 2008 economic crisis changed the US's relationship with energy

It wasn't obvious at the time, but the US uncoupled carbon emissions and GDP growth.

John Timmer · 02 Oct, 2026
iPhone Duo video reveals size compared to iPhone 18 Pro Max
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iPhone Duo video reveals size compared to iPhone 18 Pro Max

iPhone Duo has the largest display ever in an iPhone, bigger even than iPhone 18 Pro Max. But how do the two models truly compare in size? A side-by-side video...

Ryan Christoffel · 02 Oct, 2026
US arrests tech CEO accused of smuggling $300M in Nvidia chips into China
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US arrests tech CEO accused of smuggling $300M in Nvidia chips into China

Nvidia’s chip-smuggling problem won’t go away as arrests continue.

Ashley Belanger · 02 Oct, 2026
Apple says it’s tightening macOS privacy controls amid the rise of AI agents
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Apple says it’s tightening macOS privacy controls amid the rise of AI agents

Amid the rapid rise in AI agents requesting “Full Disk Access” to your Mac, Apple says it is making changes to macOS to protect user privacy. While the company...

Chance Miller · 02 Oct, 2026
HomeKit Weekly: Home Widget 1.10 is the fastest way to check every HomeKit camera at once
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HomeKit Weekly: Home Widget 1.10 is the fastest way to check every HomeKit camera at once

The Home app is a great place to configure your smart home, but it can be slow to control. The tab structure and room hierarchy make sense when you’re setting t...

Bradley C · 02 Oct, 2026
Research roundup: 6 cool science stories we almost missed
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Research roundup: 6 cool science stories we almost missed

Also: Spooky action at the LHC, Ice Age psychoactive use, yeast for building homes on Mars, and more.

Jennifer Ouellette · 02 Oct, 2026
Twelve South launches tiny new ‘Airfly Drive’ wireless CarPlay adapter [Updated]
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Twelve South launches tiny new ‘Airfly Drive’ wireless CarPlay adapter [Updated]

Update, October 2: Many of you have asked for a full vehicle compatibility list for the Twelve South Airfly Drive. Our friends over at 9to5Toys have just publis...

Chance Miller · 02 Oct, 2026
OpenAI’s Dot agent is enterprise software that can also order your dinner
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OpenAI’s Dot agent is enterprise software that can also order your dinner

It's a tale as old as last week: OpenAI's new agent platform, called Dots, is full of cute little guys who can do your bidding. But unlike the ultra-approachabl...

Allison Johnson · 02 Oct, 2026
Why I Think the Apple Watch Series 12 Is Worth the Upgrade
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Why I Think the Apple Watch Series 12 Is Worth the Upgrade

Not every Apple Watch is different enough to be worth the upgrade. The Series 12, though, is.

Beth Skwarecki · 02 Oct, 2026
iPhone 18 Pro vs iPhone 18 Pro Max: Comparing their displays and batteries
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iPhone 18 Pro vs iPhone 18 Pro Max: Comparing their displays and batteries

Not much else differentiates them, which isn't a bad thing.

Robin Wisozk · 02 Oct, 2026
Breaking up (with Elon Musk) is hard to do
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Breaking up (with Elon Musk) is hard to do

In a throwback to MySpace-style internet drama, Shivon Zilis announced that she and the father of four of her children, Elon Musk, had broken up on X. To do so,...

Elizabeth Lopatto · 02 Oct, 2026
US military ends long-running program to spot nuclear missile launches
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US military ends long-running program to spot nuclear missile launches

A newer program has been operational since 2011, and the next generation could launch within 12 months.

Eric Berger · 02 Oct, 2026