Google Wants to Send Data Centers to Space—and Just Launched an Experimental Satellite to Test Whether Its Ambitious Plan Will Work
The tech giant aims to use the near-constant sunlight available in low-Earth orbit to power data centers. The experimental satellite, launched October 1, holds four computer chips that can run Google’s Gemini A.I. for 15 minutes at a time

Ancient Pottery Reveals the Earliest Known Traces of Chocolate East of the Mississippi, Painting a Picture of Connection in the Americas
A new archaeological discovery suggests that people in present-day Georgia have feasted with cacao for 1,000 years

Dozens of Curious Artworks Created With Woven Strands of Human Hair Come to New York’s Morbid Anatomy Library
So-called hairworks were popularized during the Victorian era as a means of grieving the deceased

These 15 Adorable Photos of Pandas Will Make You Want to Visit the Zoo Immediately
Members of the fluffy and adorable but vulnerable species are often cared for in zoos and breeding centers around the world, and these snapshots may make you jealous of the caretakers’ jobs

These Wild Lemurs Sing Just Like Opera Stars, Widening Their Mouths as They Hit the High Notes, Study Suggests
Scientists suspect this musical trait arose independently in humans and indris, which split from a common ancestor some 74 million years ago. Today, the lemurs make loud, haunting calls to communicate with one another in the dense forests of eastern Madagascar

Scientists Discover Two New Species of Sea Spider in the Pacific Northwest—and They Look Like They Came Straight Out of a Horror Movie
You don't need to worry about the critters coming after you, since they're only a fraction of an inch across. They join the roughly 1,400 known species of ocean-dwelling spiders

An Arson Investigation Is Underway After a Suspected ‘Senseless Act of Vandalism’ Destroys a Newly Installed Benjamin Harrison Statue
The 3D-printed piece was created by students and faculty at Indiana University Indianapolis and had been installed on September 16

A New Exhibition Spotlights 4,500 Years of Broken, Shot-Up and Degraded Artworks to Explore the ‘Power of the Fragment’
The show, on view in Florence and coming to D.C. next year, examines the history and impact of destroyed sculptures throughout time and across cultures

See the Hilarious Animal Shenanigans Captured in Photos and Videos Shortlisted for the 2026 Nikon Comedy Wildlife Awards
From a sneezing moose to a real-life angry bird, this year's competition received a whopping more than 10,000 entries from 112 countries

After a 12-Year Absence, Alexander Calder’s Mammoth Last Sculpture Finally Returns in Full to Capitol Hill
Calder’s final work, “Mountains and Clouds,” was removed from the Hart Senate Office Building in 2014 over fears about its structural integrity

This protective enzyme could help stop fatty liver disease from getting worse
Scientists have identified an enzyme that may act as a natural defense against the worsening of fatty liver disease, which affects an estimated 100 million Americans. The enzyme, called UBE2N, helps liver cells clear away damaged mitochondria and break down fat, potentially preventing the inflammation, scarring, and cell damage associated with the more dangerous condition MASH.

ESA’s Juice just used Earth as a slingshot to Jupiter
ESA’s Juice spacecraft raced past Earth on September 28, using our planet’s gravity to dramatically reshape its path toward Jupiter without burning much fuel. The flyby changed its direction by 20 degrees and increased its speed by 3.5 km/s, while also giving scientists a rare chance to test its instruments on Earth and the Moon.

NASA’s Roman telescope just opened its planet-hunting eye
NASA’s Roman Space Telescope has demonstrated remarkable pointing stability and given its powerful planet-imaging coronagraph its first look at the cosmos. The telescope can already stay locked on a target with precision comparable to aiming a laser at a dime from about 150 miles away. Its coronagraph also captured stars in the Large Magellanic Cloud, confirming that the instrument can produce focused images.

Chang’e-6 lunar soil contains a surprising magnetic time capsule
Scientists studying Chang’e-6 lunar soil have discovered a previously unknown magnetic mineral in natural Moon samples: a form of metallic iron called γ-Fe. Found inside tiny impact-glass particles, the nanoscale iron can preserve a stable magnetic signal, potentially acting like a microscopic fossil of the Moon’s long-lost magnetic field.

Powerful simulations reveal how the first stars changed the universe
Ultra-detailed simulations are showing how the first stars lit up the dark Universe and seeded space with elements such as carbon, oxygen, and iron. The MEGATRON project could bridge JWST observations of the earliest galaxies with chemical clues preserved in ancient stars today.

Scientists find an “earthquake gate” as California fault stress hits a 1,000-year high
Researchers say stress on Southern California’s San Andreas and San Jacinto faults has reached some of the highest levels seen in a 1,000-year simulation. Because both faults are highly stressed at the same time, the Cajon Pass junction may be increasingly primed for a rupture that could cross both systems, although the study does not predict when an earthquake will happen.

Leucine does more than build muscle. It powers up your cells
The essential amino acid leucine can boost cellular energy production by protecting key proteins on mitochondria from being destroyed. The discovery reveals a new connection between nutrition and metabolism that could eventually lead to new approaches for metabolic disorders and cancer.

This diet may slow brain aging by 2.5 years
People who followed the MIND diet more closely showed slower brain shrinkage and less grey matter loss over time, with the strongest differences equivalent to about 2.5 years of delayed brain aging. Berries and poultry were linked with healthier brain changes, while sweets and fried fast foods were associated with greater tissue loss.

Your gut may be making a molecule that raises Alzheimer’s risk
Scientists have linked a gut bacterial compound called ImP to greater Alzheimer’s risk, harmful brain protein buildup, and faster cognitive decline. The finding raises the possibility that reducing ImP in the blood could one day help slow or prevent dementia.

Scientists just made a superconductor stronger using “empty space”
Researchers have demonstrated that quantum fluctuations in supposedly empty space can strengthen superconductivity, raising the transition temperature of an ultrathin material by as much as 5.4%. The discovery opens the possibility of using specially engineered vacuum environments to control quantum materials without direct contact or external driving.

Vitamin C linked to fewer deaths in blood disorder trial
Vitamin C may do more than support the immune system. In a phase 2 trial of people with precancerous or low risk blood cancers, daily vitamin C did not slow abnormal cell growth, but it was linked to favorable changes in inflammation and fewer serious complications. An exploratory follow up also found fewer deaths among participants taking vitamin C than among those receiving placebo.

Scientists just pushed superconductors beyond their usual current limit
Ultrashort electrical pulses allowed scientists to push superconductors closer than ever to the point where their electron pairs actually break apart. The method revealed hidden differences between superconducting materials and could open new ways to probe and control their quantum behavior.

Alzheimer’s risk gene APOE4 may have a reversible weakness
The Alzheimer’s risk gene APOE4 may actively damage brain blood vessels and sabotage the cellular systems that remove harmful proteins. Researchers were able to reverse some of these effects in experiments, revealing promising new targets for Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s, and other neurodegenerative diseases.

Could quitting ultra-processed food boost your mental health?
People with depression who dramatically cut ultra-processed foods experienced notable improvements in their symptoms in a small preliminary study. Researchers suspect healthier eating may benefit the brain partly by reducing gut damage and chronic inflammation.

Nearly 6 in 10 people with high blood pressure don’t know they have it
Nearly 6 in 10 people with high blood pressure in a large England study had never been diagnosed or treated, and half of those already taking medication still had elevated readings. Researchers say a more proactive approach to finding and controlling hypertension could prevent thousands of heart attacks and strokes.

The early universe wasn’t nearly as pristine as scientists thought
JWST has revealed that galaxies were spreading carbon, oxygen, and other heavy elements through space just 500 million years after the Big Bang. The surprising discovery suggests the young universe became chemically enriched much earlier than expected, potentially erasing traces of its very first stars.

97-million-year-old fossils reveal the earliest known animal “GPS”
Mysterious 97-million-year-old magnetic fossils may be the oldest evidence of an animal using Earth’s magnetic field like a built-in GPS. Their sophisticated magnetic structure could have helped an unknown ocean creature navigate thousands of kilometers with surprising precision.

Weak sunlight can still damage your DNA, scientists warn
Weak sunlight can still damage skin DNA if you spend enough time outdoors, according to a landmark Australian study. Even UV doses too low to cause visible redness triggered cellular damage that could accumulate over time and contribute to skin cancer risk.

Cancer stem cells have an “energy addiction” scientists may be able to exploit
High-risk MDS stem cells appear to have an unexpected “energy addiction,” relying far more heavily than healthy blood-forming cells on a molecule called NAD. Disrupting this energy pathway selectively weakened the cancer-driving cells, revealing a potential new target for treatment.

Even one strength training session a week could make a difference
Strength training may be one of the most powerful tools for staying independent as you age. Age related muscle loss, known as sarcopenia, can make everyday tasks harder while increasing the risk of falls, fractures, and loss of mobility. Research shows that resistance exercises such as squats, weights, resistance bands, and even body weight movements can preserve or rebuild strength, and surprisingly, even one session a week can produce meaningful benefits.

This giant stick insect fooled scientists for decades
Scientists have identified two new species of large Australian stick insects, including one that lays extraordinary “lidded” eggs never before recorded in the group. The discovery also revealed that a familiar stick insect had been misidentified for decades, showing how much biodiversity may still be hiding in plain sight.

Watch Live: NASA’s Crew-13 could make the fastest U.S. trip to the ISS ever
NASA’s SpaceX Crew-13 mission is scheduled to launch four astronauts to the International Space Station on October 1. The Dragon could reach the orbiting laboratory in just 7 hours and 50 minutes, making it the fastest U.S. spacecraft journey to the ISS in history.

This new qubit could be 100 times less error-prone in superfluid quantum computer breakthrough
A proposed qubit made with superfluid helium could cut quantum computing error rates by around 100 times by shielding quantum information from common forms of electromagnetic noise. If experiments confirm the predictions, the technology could eventually work alongside today’s superconducting qubits or serve as a new kind of quantum memory.

New “plant armor” more than triples strawberry yields
A new protective fabric boosted strawberry yields by as much as 3.56 times while blocking insects and still allowing sunlight, rain, and airflow to reach the plants. Originally inspired by research on military clothing, Plant Armor could also help farms reduce pesticide and water use.

Cannabis users were twice as likely to commit violence, review finds
A review of more than 265,000 people found that cannabis use was associated with higher rates of both committing violence and becoming a victim of it. The researchers say the link is significant but does not prove cannabis itself is the cause.

A record-breaking X-ray flash may reveal the birth of a magnetar
Astronomers have found strong evidence that some mysterious, minutes-long X-ray flashes are produced when two neutron stars collide and create a magnetar. One record-setting event glowed in X-rays for nearly 10 minutes, potentially opening a new way to find these extreme cosmic mergers.

Quantum teleportation breakthrough: Scientists crack a 25-year entanglement challenge
Scientists have developed and experimentally demonstrated a long-sought method for identifying W states, an important form of multi-photon quantum entanglement. The technique could make complex entangled systems much easier to measure, opening new possibilities for quantum teleportation, communication, and computing.

Electrons slow to a crawl in a strange new quantum state
Scientists at the University of Chicago have uncovered a surprising quantum state in the layered magnetic material Fe5GeTe2, where huge numbers of electrons move together unusually slowly while remaining quantum coherent. The behavior contradicts existing theoretical predictions about how the material’s magnetism should work and suggests scientists may need to rethink its underlying physics.

One tiny chemical difference between RNA and DNA may help explain how life began
Scientists may have found a clue to one of the biggest mysteries surrounding the origin of life: how fragile RNA molecules could gather and survive before cells existed. New research shows that RNA is unusually good at assembling into tiny liquid-like droplets that concentrate molecules and can harden into protective, gel-like structures. Remarkably, much of this behavior may come down to a single oxygen-containing chemical group that RNA has but DNA lacks.

Scientists may have found a “unifying theory” of chronic fatigue
Scientists found that five seemingly unrelated conditions, including long Covid, ME/CFS, and PTSD, may disrupt many of the same biological networks involved in immunity, metabolism, and cellular energy. The findings could help explain their shared symptoms and may open the door to new blood tests and treatments.

1 in 13 adults under 30 already had hidden artery plaque
More than half of 16,000 apparently healthy adults had signs of atherosclerosis, with arterial plaques already detectable in about 1 in 13 people ages 18 to 29. Researchers say directly imaging the arteries could reveal hidden cardiovascular disease years or even decades before symptoms appear.

Sharks can hear nearly 250 feet away and pinpoint the source
Wild blacktip sharks can detect low-frequency sounds from nearly 250 feet away, according to experiments conducted off the Florida coast. The sharks not only heard the sounds but sharply changed direction away from them, suggesting they could pinpoint where they were coming from.

This light-powered AI can spot deepfakes with nearly 98% accuracy
UCLA researchers built an AI system that uses light to analyze more than a dozen videos simultaneously, detecting deepfakes with nearly 98% accuracy. Its speed, low energy demands, and resistance to attacks could make it a powerful tool for screening the growing flood of AI-generated video.

Bats may have first evolved in Europe 65 million years ago
A huge genomic and fossil study suggests bats first evolved in Europe around 65 to 60 million years ago before spreading across the globe. The findings also indicate that flight and echolocation emerged near the beginning of bat evolution, potentially helping explain how bats became one of the most successful mammal groups on Earth.

The ice blasting from Saturn's moon Enceladus is stranger than scientists realized
Enceladus may naturally separate and concentrate chemicals from its hidden ocean as droplets slowly freeze and shatter on their way into space. The process could explain Cassini’s puzzling ice-grain chemistry while giving future spacecraft a powerful advantage in searching for organic compounds and clues to life.

This common mistake can add nearly 7 points to your blood pressure reading
A common mistake during blood pressure checks could make readings appear substantially higher than they really are. Johns Hopkins researchers found that leaving the arm unsupported can raise systolic readings by about 6.5 mmHg, potentially affecting a hypertension diagnosis.

Ocean heatwaves are hiding months of extra warming
Marine heatwaves may be only the most intense part of much longer warming events, with elevated temperatures sometimes lingering for months. Researchers found that conventional measurements underestimate total heat exposure by more than 150% on average, potentially overlooking a major source of stress on marine ecosystems.

NASA’s Curiosity rover just hit 5,000 days on Mars and sent back this stunning view
NASA’s Curiosity rover marked 5,000 Martian days by capturing morning and afternoon views that were blended into a striking Mars “postcard.” The panorama shows Curiosity, its tracks, and the enormous landscape surrounding Mount Sharp and Gale Crater.

Caltech physicists finally measure a quantum energy ladder predicted 40 years ago
Researchers have experimentally observed energy patterns that physicists have predicted for about 40 years. By arranging laser-trapped atoms into a quantum simulator, they recreated two different quantum tipping points and watched the atoms fall into the exact energy ratios predicted by theory. The technique could now be used to explore mysterious quantum systems where scientists do not already know the answer.

Mulberry may reshape gut bacteria and influence metabolism
Mulberry compounds may reshape the gut microbiome in ways that support intestinal health and metabolism, with some combinations showing especially strong effects in animal studies. However, the results vary depending on the plant part and processing method, and the benefits have yet to be confirmed in humans.

Creatine may help build muscle even without exercise, researchers find
Creatine helped middle-aged adults gain muscle and strength even without a structured workout program in a new 12-week study. When combined with exercise and a calorie-reduced diet, it produced even greater strength gains while helping participants add lean tissue and lose fat. Researchers say the results strengthen the case for creatine as a potentially useful tool for maintaining muscle with age.

Earth’s day isn’t exactly 24 hours. The reason may lie deep inside the planet
Scientists may have solved why the length of Earth’s day changes by a few milliseconds over decades. Subtle shifts in the inner core appear to tug on the mantle, revealing a surprisingly dynamic world thousands of kilometers beneath our feet.

NASA's Perseverance Mars rover finds groundwater, lakes, and hot fluids in one place
NASA’s Perseverance rover has uncovered a surprisingly complicated history of water in Jezero Crater. Scientists expected the crater’s Margin Unit to contain lake sediments, but instead found ancient igneous rocks that were altered by water on at least three separate occasions.

NASA’s Crew-13 could go from Florida to the ISS in under 9 hours
NASA and SpaceX could launch four astronauts to the International Space Station on October 1, with the Dragon spacecraft reaching orbiting outpost less than nine hours after liftoff. Crew-13 will join Expedition 75 after teams complete a final round of intensive launch-readiness checks.

Pompeii’s 2,000-year-old eruption just gave scientists a better clock for Earth’s past
Mount Vesuvius’ famous 79 CE eruption has given scientists a remarkably precise benchmark for dating events deep in Earth’s past. The improved technique could sharpen the timelines of volcanic eruptions, asteroid impacts, extinctions, and other major moments in geological history.

Black hole jets may decide the fate of entire galaxies
Powerful jets from supermassive black holes can disturb star-forming gas far beyond a galaxy’s visible edge, leaving a glowing trail hundreds of thousands of light-years long. By keeping this gas hot and preventing it from falling inward, the jets may help determine whether a galaxy keeps forming stars or becomes quiet.

Is the universe infinite? The answer gets weird fast
Measurements of ancient light from the cosmic microwave background suggest that the universe is remarkably flat. But that does not prove it is infinite, because the observable cosmos could be only a small patch of a much larger curved universe. Space could even be flat while wrapping around on itself in exotic ways.

Brain scans reveal which disorders are linked to faster brain aging
A massive MRI study found that Alzheimer’s disease, mild cognitive impairment, psychiatric disorders, and addiction are associated with distinct patterns of accelerated brain aging. The strongest effects appeared in Alzheimer’s and mild cognitive impairment, while ADHD and autism showed no significant overall difference.

This 245-million-year-old fossil still has its stomach and intestines
A 245-million-year-old marine reptile fossil preserves an astonishing amount of detail, including its stomach, liver, and intestines. The discovery reveals that Austronaga minuta was highly adapted for swimming even though its digestive system remained surprisingly simple.

This suitcase-sized spacecraft could hear the universe before stars existed
CosmoCube will use the far side of the Moon as a shield from Earth’s radio noise to search for a faint signal from the universe before the first stars existed. The suitcase-sized satellite could reveal how the cosmic dark ages ended and how dark matter helped build the first galaxies.

Scientists expected these Galápagos sea turtles to wander. They stayed put
Yellow-morph green sea turtles in the Galápagos surprised scientists by staying remarkably close to home instead of making the long journeys typically associated with sea turtles. Satellite tracking showed that none left the marine reserve during the study, revealing just how important the islands’ coastal habitats may be to their survival.

Blood tests reveal why astronauts get constipated in space
Spaceflight may dramatically change the gut within weeks, causing bacteria to break down more protein as food moves more slowly through the intestines. The shift could help explain astronaut constipation and may have wider effects on health, making it an important concern for future missions to Mars.

Scientists find new virus behind mysterious tick illness
Scientists have discovered a new tick-borne virus in China that causes flu-like illness and may account for previously unexplained cases of fever, fatigue, digestive problems, and low platelet counts. Most patients with ALTNV alone recovered, but coinfections with another dangerous tick-borne virus were linked to more serious complications.

Children at risk for depression get “stuck” on sad faces
Depression may change which emotional faces children notice most, but the pattern appears to depend on family history. Children at higher familial risk became increasingly focused on sad faces, while lower-risk children with rising symptoms paid less attention to happy ones.

Diabetes study finds keeping blood sugar too steady may come at a price
People with diabetes reported better quality of life after days when their glucose stayed largely within a healthy range, even when levels fluctuated more than usual. The unexpected finding suggests that pursuing extremely tight glucose control may sometimes come with a hidden lifestyle burden.

Hidden stem cells may be fueling spinal stenosis
Scientists have discovered a stem cell that appears to serve as a master source for tendon and ligament cells throughout the body. In lumbar spinal stenosis, these cells become unusually active and may drive the ligament overgrowth that squeezes spinal nerves and causes pain, numbness, and difficulty walking. Researchers found that reducing calcium signaling stopped this abnormal growth in mice.

Scientists just discovered what coffee really does to your gut and brain
A new study suggests coffee may influence mood and brain function by changing the activity of microbes in the gut. Both caffeinated and decaf coffee were linked to lower stress, depression, and impulsivity, while also producing measurable changes in gut bacteria and metabolites. Decaf was associated with better learning and memory, while caffeinated coffee appeared to reduce anxiety and improve attention.

Forget LASIK: Safer, cheaper vision correction without lasers or incisions
Scientists are developing a possible alternative to LASIK that reshapes the cornea without cutting it or using a laser. The technique uses a small electric potential and a specially shaped platinum lens to temporarily soften the cornea, allowing it to be molded in about a minute.

Glucosamine, a popular joint supplement, linked to faster Alzheimer’s progression
A large health-record analysis found that glucosamine use was associated with a 25% higher likelihood of mild cognitive impairment progressing to dementia. Lab experiments suggest the popular joint supplement may intensify an abnormal sugar-tagging process in the Alzheimer’s brain, although researchers say clinical trials are needed to determine whether it actually causes harm.

Zepbound and Mounjaro may turn on the body’s calorie-burning brown fat
Tirzepatide, sold as Mounjaro and Zepbound, activated calorie-burning brown fat in obese mice, revealing a potential metabolic effect beyond appetite suppression. If confirmed in humans, the finding could help explain the drug’s powerful benefits and inspire more comprehensive treatments for obesity and diabetes.

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YouTube Shorts will prioritize original content over minimally edited reuploads. Here’s what clippers need to know.

How to watch France vs. Italy online for free
How to watch Nations League for free. Live steam France vs. Italy in Nations League for free from anywhere in the world.

Grindr acquires HIV prevention med provider Freddie
Grindr acquires telehealth provider Freddie, which sells the HIV prevention medicine PrEP.

Meta’s Muse AI passes 5 million downloads, breaking records
Meta's Muse AI assistant is sitting at the top of the App Store after receiving millions of downloads.

Brooke Eby shared her life with ALS online, but her account was more than a diary
Brooke Eby has built a deeply engaged following by documenting her life with ALS with humor, honesty, and a distinct point of view.

Everything Paramount will own as Skydance
From HBO to Cartoon Network, what brands and IP are impacted by the Paramount-Warner Bros. merger?

Pope Leo comes out swinging against AI slop
Pope Leo XIV took to X/Twitter to criticize the hollowness of AI art and urged people to support human artists.

When is the next Prime Day? Heres when to shop Amazons fall sale.
When will the next Prime Day be? Here's everything we know and how long you'll have to wait.

Some Google Pixel users say update is locking their phones
Some frustrated users say that the latest Pixel update is locking them out of their Google smartphones.

Amazon just released a new Kindle Sling Bag and it comes with a cute keychain and wristlet stand — where to buy
Amazon's Kindle Sling Bag, SCAD Designer Collection, is now available for preorder. Pricing starts at $99.99. Here's how to buy it.

Ninja’s new PREPi gadget wants to end your $27 salad addiction
Ninja is launching the PREPi Precision-Powered Prep + Store System. Here is an early look at the 5-in-1 kitchen gadget built for tight counters and fast meal prep.

The Swan: Behind The Mirror director Erin Lee Carr on the docs shocks and flock
New to Hulu, this documentary will have you raging over the 2004 reality TV nightmare.

Wordle today: Answer, hints for October 2, 2026
Here's the answer for "Wordle" #1931 on October 2 as well as a few hints, tips, and clues to help you solve it yourself.

Moon phase today: What the Moon will look like on October 2, 2026
See the Moon phase expected for October 2, 2026 as well as when the next Full Moon is expected.

The tiny but mighty Bluetti Elite 10 Mini power station is $86.01 off — buy for $112.99 ahead of Prime Day
As of Oct. 2, the Bluetti Elite 10 Mini portable power station has dropped to $112.99 at Amazon, 43% off its list price of $199.

Early Prime Day TV deal: Save $400 on LGs 55-Inch Gallery TV before Prime Day kicks off
As of Oct. 2, the LG 55-Inch Gallery TV with Frame is marked down to $899.99 at Amazon. That's a 31% discount from its full price of $1,299.99.

Jimmy Kimmel has the perfect response to Trump appearing to doze off on camera again
Jimmy Kimmel has responded to more footage of Trump appearing to sleep during an investment in natural gas announcement.

Amazon is dropping huge deals on robot lawn mowers ahead of Prime Day: Shop Dreame, Mammotion, and more
Early Prime Day deals have started dropping on select robot lawn mowers. Save on Dreame, Mammotion, and more models at Amazon.

The best early Prime Day drone deals: We found the best deals so far on DJI, Skyrover, Ruko, and more
Shop deals on drones from DJI, Skyrover, and more at ahead of Amazon's Big Deal Days 2026 sale.

The best early October Prime Day deals on DJI: I found deals on mics, drones, and cameras worth buying
October Prime Day deals on DJI creator tools are already live. Shop the best deals on drones, vlogging cameras, mics, and more.

Tesla Model 3 gets more range, power, and a bigger display
Tesla has revamped its Model 3 with a number of small but important upgrades.

Top Twitch streamers by follower count: See the list.
These are the top 10 most-followed Twitch accounts right now.

Prime Day deals on fitness trackers are live: Our favorite Garmin, Samsung, and Fitbit deals worth shopping
Early Prime Day deals are already live on fitness trackers. Save on Garmin, Fitbit, and more ahead of the sale.

The content creators with the most TikTok followers — see the top 10
The most-followed TikTok creators right now

Crest Whitening Strips get steep discount ahead of Prime Day — stock up and save $11
Find the best teeth whitening deal at Amazon. Save 24% on the Crest Whitening Strips at Amazon.

The Anker Prime docking station has dropped to its lowest-ever price at Amazon — save $100
Find the best docking station deal at Amazon. Save 37% on the Anker Prime docking station at Amazon.

Pokémon TCG 30th Celebration Mini Tins are down to market price at Walmart — save nearly $20
Pokémon TCG 30th Celebration Mini Tins are $49.99 at Walmart, putting several designs near market price.

John Oliver and Seth Meyers being interviewed by Jimmy Kimmel is as chaotic as youd expect
Jimmy Kimmel interviewed both John Oliver and Seth Meyers on Thursday in New York.

The Pokémon TCG 30th Celebration ETB is close to market price on Amazon — while stocks last
Amazon’s 30th Celebration ETB is $159.99 by invite, just $5.26 above TCGplayer market price.

How violent was that planet crash? Astronomers check the dust.
NASA's James Webb Space Telescope and Spitzer study planet-collision dust around young stars that reveals how hard worlds hit.

Some iPhone 18 Pro and Max users say the devices color is already fading
Is there a discoloration issue plaguing certain iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max devices? Some users say there is.

The best laptop deals ahead of October Prime Day — save up to $900 on MacBooks and PCs
The best early October Prime Day laptop deals include discounts of up to $900 on MacBooks and PCs from Asus, MSI, and Alienware.

For 2 days, you can get Windows 11 Pro for just $10
Windows 11 Pro is normally $199, but now it's just $9.97.

Block ads on up to 9 devices for $11 with this lifetime AdGuard plan
Get a lifetime AdGuard Family Plan subscription for $11 (reg. $169.99) through Oct. 4 and block ads and trackers on up to nine devices.

ChatGPT vs. Claude vs. Gemini? Compare them all for 91% off.
Get a lifetime ChatPlayground AI Unlimited Plan subscription for $54.97 (reg. $619) through Oct. 4 and compare 20+ AI models side by side.

4 early Prime Day iPhone deals: We found the new iPhone 18 Pro for free (yes, really)
Looking for early Prime Day iPhone deals? Amazon isn't discounting new models yet, but you can grab a free iPhone 18 Pro at T-Mobile.

IKEA and Xboxs YXSTABY gaming furniture is functional without being in your face
IKEA's collaboration with Xbox is now live, the YXSTABY collection offering new gaming-inspired furniture and accessories.

Early Prime Day steal: Clip this Amazon coupon to score $900 off the Dreame A3 AWD Pro 3500 robot lawn mower
Get the best robot lawn mower deal at Amazon. Save $900 on the Dreame Robot Lawn Mower with an Amazon coupon.

Hurdle hints and answers for October 2, 2026
Hints and answers to today's Hurdle all in one place.

War stars Dominic West and Sienna Miller on episode 1s red carpet gone wrong
Dominic West and Sienna Miller take us inside "War" episode 1's shocking divorce serving on the red carpet.

From Cathcarts and Sons to Taylor and Byrne, heres your guide to Wars rival law firms
HBO's "War" introduces two fictional law firms, Cathcarts & Sons and Taylor & Byrne. Here's what you need to know about both.