Hulu’s standalone app’s days are numbered. The long-time streaming service is getting completely absorbed, globally, into Disney+ — with a price hike. Disney+ and Hulu logos On Thursday, Disney confirmed that Hulu was going to become a global brand, becoming part…
Surprise! Intel is in talks with AMD over possible chipmaking deal
Intel in talks to produce AMD chips despite major technology hurdles AMD may shift limited production to Intel while protecting flagship processors Washington favors US chipmaking as Intel woos investors and potential customers Back in February 2025, well before everyone suddenly…
The Download: using AI to discover “zero day” vulnerabilities, and Apple’s ICE app removal
This is today’s edition of The Download, our weekday newsletter that provides a daily dose of what’s going on in the world of technology. Microsoft says AI can create “zero day” threats in biology A team at Microsoft says it used artificial intelligence…
Google is also removing apps used to report sightings of ICE agents
Following Apple’s removal of ICEBlock from the App Store, an app used to report on the activity of Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents, 404 Media reports that Google is also removing similar apps from the Play Store. In a statement to…
Astronauts work through the U.S. government shutdown | On the International Space Station Sept. 29-Oct. 3, 2025
The Expedition 73 crew continued their science research and maintenance work aboard the International Space Station this week, despite the start of a U.S. government shutdown back on Earth. Orbital observation Hello from space! “Today was a busy day as well,…
New research may lead to brain-controlled Apple Vision Pro without surgery
A new study may ultimately help stroke sufferers, plus people with ALS, spinal cord injury, and more, be able to use Apple Vision Pro to help them communicate without needing invasive surgery first. Apple Vision Pro may help people with brain…
Microsoft scrambles to fix annoying Defender issue that demands users update their devices
Microsoft Defender for Endpoint falsely flags outdated BIOS on Dell devices due to logic bug Microsoft confirmed the issue and issued a service alert; fix is ready but undeployed Community awaits details on affected regions and customer impact If Microsoft Defender…
Microsoft says AI can create “zero day” threats in biology
“The patch is incomplete, and the state of the art is changing. But this isn’t a one-and-done thing. It’s the start of even more testing,” says Adam Clore, director of technology R&D at Integrated DNA Technologies, a large manufacturer of DNA,…
Apple removes ICEBlock from the App Store after Trump administration’s demand
Apple has removed ICEBlock, the app which allowed users to put a pin on a map to show where ICE agents have recently been spotted, from the App Store. It has also pulled other apps that served a similar purpose. According…
JWST captures clearest-ever image of M87 galaxy’s supermassive black hole jet
For more than a century, astronomers have marveled at the brilliant jet of matter blasting from the heart of the giant elliptical galaxy M87. Now, the James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) has provided the clearest-ever infrared view of this cosmic powerhouse,…