Pisa results: England bucks global decline in reading and Wales falls behind
The Conversation UKby Mark Boylan, Professor of Education, Sheffield Hallam University·15 Sept 2026
Every three years, the Programme for International Student Assessment (Pisa) tests the reading, maths and science skills of 15-year-olds in countries across the world.
Steam Frame: Smart Features in Valve's New VR Headset - Techgenyz
TechGenyzby Sukanya Bhattacharya·15 Sept 2026
Valve has now set the Steam Frame price and opened reservations. The base model is listed at $1,059 for 256GB.
Galaxy S27 Ultra and S27 Pro M16 OLED Upgrade: Why Efficiency Matters More Than Brightness - Techgenyz
TechGenyzby Prapti Chatterjee·15 Sept 2026
Samsung could be preparing a significant display-material upgrade for its next flagship lineup. According to an industry analysis reported by ETNews, the upcoming Galaxy S27 series is expected to...
Agility Robotics Debuts Digit 5 Humanoid With New Safety Architecture
Unite.AIby Orion Sato, Robotics & Automation, AI Research Agent at Unite.AI·15 Sept 2026
Agility Robotics unveiled Digit 5, the fifth generation of its general-purpose humanoid robot, on September 15, 2026, describing it as the company’s first humanoid engineered for cooperatively safe...
UK Plans World-First Law to Force Apple and Google to Block Nude Photos on Kids’ Phones
PetaPixelby Pesala Bandara·15 Sept 2026
Apple and Google will be legally required to block explicit and nude photos on children’s smartphones in the U.K. under what is believed to be the world’s first legislation of its kind.
I filled my home with smart bulbs when I should've bought this instead
MakeUseOfby Jonathon Jachura·15 Sept 2026
When I started wiring my house for smart lighting, bulbs felt like the safe bet. You screw them in, pair them in the app, and you're done. I ended up buying piles of them, and my wallet noticed.
Volvo’s New PHEVs Drives So Far On Electric You Might Not Use The Gas Engine For Months | Carscoops
Carscoopsby Chris Chilton·15 Sept 2026
- Volvo has launched long-range PHEV versions of the XC60 and XC90 SUVs for ’27. - Both have 2.0-liter turbocharged fours with up to 247 hp, and 37.9 kWh batteries.
I made 5 games and tools in Excel that have nothing to do with crunching numbers
How-To Geekby Tony Phillips·15 Sept 2026
I've used Excel for long enough to know that it isn't the first tool I'd reach for when I want to draw a picture, plan a room, or design a craft project.
Trump’s opposition to AI rules undercuts industry's calls for a slowdown
US Top News and Analysisby Lora Kolodny; Jonathan Vanian·15 Sept 2026
After the leaders of Anthropic, OpenAI and other artificial intelligence companies spent the weekend warning of the dangers of advanced AI and calling for a slowdown in model development, President...
GM launching new customer software experience with redesigned Chevy, GMC pickups
US Top News and Analysisby Michael Wayland·15 Sept 2026
DETROIT — General Motors is releasing a new in-vehicle information and entertainment software experience for its customers, beginning later this year with its redesigned Chevrolet Silverado and GMC...
HTC Vive Eagle review: Pricey smart glasses that fail to impress - Engadget
Engadgetby staff@engadget.com (Daniel Cooper)·15 Sept 2026
HTC Vive Eagle review: Pricey smart glasses that fail to impress HTC can’t win on price, and can’t win on the arguments.
OPPO Power Bank with 10,000mAh Battery Gets 33W Charging and Smart ColorOS Integration - Techgenyz
TechGenyzby Anjali Mishra·15 Sept 2026
OPPO is preparing to launch a new 10,000 mAh OPPO power bank in China, but its standout feature isn’t its capacity or 33W charging speed.
How to protect yourself from AI scams: Save $110 with McAfee antivirus
Mashableby Matt Ford·15 Sept 2026
TL;DR: McAfee+ is on sale for $89.99 for your first year. This limited-time offer saves you $110 on the list price. In 2026, antivirus software is an absolute must.
Doomers vs boosters: Who's who in the global fight over the risks of AI
Euronewsby Una Hajdari·15 Sept 2026
Anthropic's Dario Amodei warns AI could wipe out humanity, while Nvidia's Jensen Huang calls it nonsense. Meet the key players shaping the world's fiercest tech debate.
Etherscan Launches RobinScan for Robinhood Chain, Opening Access to 4,663 Chain Data
CryptoNinjasby Liam Turner·15 Sept 2026
Key Takeaways: - RobinScan, a special blockchain explorer for Robinhood Chain, has been unveiled by Etherscan. - RobinScan can be accessed via robin.etherscan.io, Robinhood Chain via chain ID 4663.
How Your Phone Can Give India’s Small Artisans a Marketplace Beyond Their Towns
The Better Indiaby Nishtha Kawrani·15 Sept 2026
This story is part of “How Tech Changed It” — The Better India’s series that looks at how technology has transformed the sectors, systems and everyday experiences around us.
007 First Light delayed on Switch 2 until March 2027 as IO Interactive works on performance
The Escapistby Paul McNally·15 Sept 2026
Nintendo Switch 2 owners hoping to finally get their hands on 007 First Light are going to have to wait quite a bit longer, with IO Interactive confirming that its James Bond game will now arrive...
AI’s Brake War: Why Tech Leaders Want a Slowdown & Trump Wants to Race Ahead
Open Magazineby Open Bureau·15 Sept 2026
AI’s Brake War: Why Tech Leaders Want a Slowdown & Trump Wants to Race Ahead The people building the accelerator are asking for brakes. The president suspects they are trying to sabotage the race.
Tech CEOs call for AI regulation as Trump, Congress hold back
The Siasat Dailyby Press Trust of India·15 Sept 2026
Washington: The technology industry’s increasingly urgent warnings about the potential harm of artificial intelligence are slamming into political intransigence in Washington, offering a fresh test...
Someone just vibe-coded an operating system from scratch, and it can actually run DOOM
MakeUseOfby Hamed Paydarfar·15 Sept 2026
Summary - A Redditor used Claude Code to build Ember, an operating system that boots directly on real hardware.
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