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Andrew Liszewski
Andrew Liszewski
Watch Adam Savage nerd out with legendary ILM model maker Lorne Peterson.

In the latest episode of Adam Savage’s Tested the former model maker sits down with Lorne Peterson who discusses the earliest days of ILM, his work on Star Wars, and how off-the-shelf model kits were integral to the design and construction of iconic vehicles like the Millennium Falcon and Jawa Sandcrawler.

Emma Roth
Emma Roth
OpenAI staffer accused of planting bug was allegedly in “frequent” communication with a Saudi royal.

The suspect, Abdulrahman Alfozan, used WhatsApp to communicate with the unnamed royal throughout 2025 and 2026, according to a court filing spotted earlier by CNBC.

Among other things, the individual [Saudi Royal Family member] told the defendant [Alfozan] that an artificial intelligence initiative was being launched in Saudi Arabia and wanted the defendant to join it.

Alfozan allegedly contacted the individual on October 5th, just days before he was arrested on suspicion of planting a bug in an OpenAI conference room.

Andrew Liszewski
Andrew Liszewski
Analogue’s upgraded SNES and Genesis consoles go up for preorder today.

If you missed the original versions, starting at 9AM PT/11AM ET today you’ll be able to preorder Analogue’s new Super Nt Plus and Mega Sg Plus retro consoles compatible with the cartridges from each respective platform. The new Plus versions come with several quality of life improvements including built-in wireless controller connectivity, USB-C power ports, and cartridge hot swapping.

The Analogue Super Nt Plus and Mega Sg Plus consoles surrounded by games and controllers.
Image: Analogue
JB Pritzker thinks AI could help us live to 100 — or threaten us like nukes
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The Illinois governor on AI, data centers, privacy, and Trump.

Nilay Patel
Andrew Liszewski
Andrew Liszewski
TP-Link plans to assemble Wi-Fi routers in the US.

Following an FCC ban on consumer routers made outside the US last March, TP-Link announced today that it has entered into a Letter of Intent (LOI) with the US-based Key Tronic to “bring next-generation product assembly to the United States.“ Starting as early as next year, pending US regulatory approval, Key Tronic will begin assembly of TP-Link’s Wi-Fi 8 networking products in Corinth, Mississippi.

A TP-Link Wi-Fi router on a desk in bright sunlight next to a laptop.
Image: TP-Link
Vibe coding is turning the music gear world upside down

LLMs have led to an explosion of custom firmware and hacks for synths, samplers, and grooveboxes.

Terrence O'Brien
Democrats think cracking down on AI could give them an edge

At a moment when voters are fearful of AI, Democrats are finding their footing.

Lauren Feiner
The Maeving RM2 is high-style electric riding with a few compromises

It’s ultra-smooth and looks fantastic, but a few rough edges keep it from greatness.

Tim Stevens
Dominic Preston
Dominic Preston
The iPhone Duo’s battery is bigger than in any of Samsung’s foldables.

The Duo’s imminent release means the EU released its energy and durability ratings, including its rated battery capacity of 4,883mAh. Rated capacities are lower than typical marketed capacities, so this battery is bigger than in either the Galaxy Z Fold 8 or Z Fold 8 Ultra, but still smaller than in foldables from Oppo and Honor.