Ars Technica: Russian spacecraft maneuvers in "extreme proximity" to satellite
used by Ukraine
Link:
https://arstechnica.com/space/2026/10/russian-spacecraft-maneuvers-in-extreme-proximity-to-satellite-used-by-ukraine/
Wired: Best Power Bank Deals: Laptops, MagSafe, and More
Link: https://www.wired.com/story/power-bank-deals-october-2026/
The Verge: I tried a $99 plug that promises to track your car and send help when
needed — without selling your data
Link:
https://www.theverge.com/tech/1013918/miles-plug-vehicle-tracking-data-privacy-specs-price-launch-...
MMA Fighting: On To the Next One: Matches to make after UFC Edmonton
Link:
https://www.mmafighting.com/ufc/516532/on-to-the-next-one-matches-to-make-after-ufc-edmonton
Bloody Elbow: Ian Machado Garry set to fight again in 2026 with announcement
seemingly imminent according to report
Link:
https://bloodyelbow.com/2026/10/19/ian-machado-garry-set-to-fight-again-in-2026-with-announcement-...
Nature: Toxic chemicals in fentanyl revealed by speedy technique
Link: https://www.nature.com/articles/d41586-026-03317-3
TechCrunch: Amazon is taking its biggest shot at Nvidia yet with new TorchNeuron
dev tool
Link:
https://techcrunch.com/2026/10/19/amazon-is-taking-its-biggest-shot-at-nvidia-yet-with-new-torchneuron-dev-tool/
Wired: OpenAI Engineer Accused of Spying on Executives Ordered to Remain in
Custody
Link:
https://www.wired.com/story/openai-engineer-accused-of-spying-on-executives-ordered-to-remain-in-custody/
Bloody Elbow: Charles Oliveira willing to give up BMF belt if UFC change rules
of the fight: ‘Take it somewhere else’
Link:
https://bloodyelbow.com/2026/10/19/charles-oliveira-willing-to-give-up-bmf-belt-if-ufc-change-ru...
Wired: The Best Mixbook Sale for Holiday Cards (2026)
Link: https://www.wired.com/story/mixbook-photo-card-fall-sale-2026/
Ars Technica: Startup taps underwater volcano as energy source in "proof point"
test
Link:
https://arstechnica.com/science/2026/10/startup-taps-underwater-volcano-as-energy-source-in-proof-point-test/
Live Science: 11th-century 'pizza peel' discovered in Russia doubled as a
medieval game board
Link:
https://www.livescience.com/archaeology/11th-century-pizza-peel-discovered-in-russia-doubled-as-a-medieval-game-board
NASA News: NASA Improves Shock, Vibration Analysis
Link:
https://www.nasa.gov/centers-and-facilities/kennedy/nasa-improves-shock-vibration-analysis/
TechCrunch: Hackers hit AI coding tool OpenCode, running up charges on users’ AI
accounts
Link:
https://techcrunch.com/2026/10/19/hackers-hit-ai-coding-tool-opencode-running-up-charges-on-users-ai-accounts/
Wired: Election Offices in at Least 32 States Have Received Suspicious Letters
Link:
https://www.wired.com/story/election-offices-in-at-least-32-states-have-received-suspicious-letters-in-the-last-week/
TechCrunch: Tolan snags $30M for its AI companion that helps users navigate life
Link:
https://techcrunch.com/2026/10/19/tolan-snags-30m-for-its-ai-companion-that-helps-users-navigate-life/
MMA Fighting: Mailbag: What’s going on with Alex Pereira?
Link:
https://www.mmafighting.com/ufc/516562/mailbag-whats-going-on-with-alex-pereira
Bloody Elbow: Jake Paul calls for the UFC to approve Jon Jones’ release so he
can finally make Francis Ngannou clash
Link:
https://bloodyelbow.com/2026/10/19/jake-paul-calls-for-the-ufc-to-approve-jon-jones-release-so-he...
Wired: Japan’s MMX Mission Wants to Bring Martian Moon Samples Back to Earth
Link:
https://www.wired.com/story/japan-audacious-mmx-mission-sample-martian-moon/
The Verge: Sony’s best noise-canceling earbuds are nearly $100 off today only
Link:
https://www.theverge.com/gadgets/1013911/sonys-best-noise-canceling-earbuds-are-nearly-100-off-today-only