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134 stories from 46 outlets. Times show when each story first broke, in UTC.
OpenAI is introducing an Intelligent UI for ChatGPT with interactive tools and visual layouts, designed to move beyond the traditional chatbot look. The update reframes ChatGPT as a visual workspace rather than a text-only conversation.
Also covered by Wired, The Verge, 9to5Mac, CNET, The Decoder
#Ring founder Jamie Siminoff discusses expanding beyond video doorbells into a broader smart-home security ecosystem, including a new $249 smart lock launching early 2027 with a hand-crank battery backup. He also weighs in on competition as Apple prepares to enter the category.
Also covered by The Verge, Bloomberg Technology, CNET, GeekWire, The Next Web
#XREAL's Aura Android XR smartglasses launch at $1,279, putting them in direct competition with Meta's upcoming VR glasses. The two devices are expected to slug it out for the mixed-reality market.
Also covered by The Verge, 9to5Google, Engadget, Mashable Tech, Android Authority
#Disney+ will stream Super Bowl LXI on February 14, 2027, alongside ABC and ESPN, and will also carry some Monday Night Football games as part of its expanded sports lineup.
Also covered by Engadget, Polygon, Quartz
#Jeremy Strong is captivating as Mark Zuckerberg and Mikey Madison shines as the whistleblower, but Aaron Sorkin's script is a mixed bag, delivering sharp writing but bringing it to life unevenly, per IGN.
Also covered by The Verge, Engadget, Mashable Tech, IGN
#Bitcoin fell below $84,000, leading to $550 million in crypto liquidations, with long positions making up the bulk of forced closures.
Also covered by CoinDesk, Quartz
#Apollo is pushing to make private credit more transparent and easier to trade, having traded over $35 billion of private credit and putting daily valuations on an $850 billion portfolio.
#San Francisco's board of supervisors unanimously passed a 45-day moratorium on new data centers. The pause, extendable to 22 months, halts a Bayview expansion and other projects.
Also covered by The Next Web
#Malaysia is constructing a man-made island off Penang to create a dedicated hub for AI and semiconductor companies, as part of a broader push to attract tech investment.
#Mary Ng, former Canadian Minister of International Trade, discusses how AI is shaping trade and investment in Asia. She spoke at the Milken Institute Asia Summit about opportunities for Canada to partner with Asian economies.
#Robinhood's senior vice president and general manager of crypto and international, Johann Kerbrat, spoke with Bloomberg at Token2049 in Singapore about the company's business strategy and investment opportunities in cryptocurrency. The discussion comes as Robinhood expands its crypto offerings internationally.
#SK Hynix's Solidigm has selected lead banks for a US initial public offering planned for next year, according to people familiar with the matter.
#Franklin Templeton's Christopher Perkins says AI and crypto are complementary, not competing, technologies. He spoke at TOKEN2049 Singapore about the synergy between the two sectors.
#JPMorgan's EMEA Head of Private Equity Investment Banking says 2026 has been a good year for sponsored M&A with volume up 40%, but pressure to show strong distributed paid-in capital (DPI) is a key concern.
#David Steinbach, Global CIO at Hines, discusses investment opportunities across the global real estate market and the impact of rising interest rates. He spoke with Avril Hong at the Milken Institute Asia Summit in Singapore.
#Chinese shares face pressure after a week-long break, reflecting sluggish holiday spending and losses in Hong Kong markets.
#Apollo's global head of infrastructure Olivia Wassenaar says the firm deployed over $20B in infrastructure originations in Q3, partnering with investment-grade companies. She warns that underinvestment in AI infrastructure could hinder growth.
#McKinsey North America chair Eric Kutcher says AI is creating jobs and software developers who help AI write code are in high demand. He appears on Bloomberg Technology.
#BitGO co-founder and CEO Mike Belshe discusses how digital assets are joining the financial system, speaking at TOKEN2049 Singapore. He believes the transition is inevitable regardless of regulatory action.
#Shenzhen Transsion Holdings, the dominant smartphone brand in Africa, is seeking to raise up to HK$3.36 billion ($428 million) in a Hong Kong share sale. The listing would give investors exposure to one of the fastest-growing mobile markets in the world.
#Liz Martin, co-CEO of Coinbase Institutional, says demand for crypto assets and tokenization is growing due to regulatory clarity and transparency. She spoke at Token2049 in Singapore.
#William Blair's chief investment strategist Olga Bitel says the market remains narrow, with investors focused on the biggest beneficiaries of the AI buildout.
#The Consumer Technology Association crunched the numbers on Trump's push for 100% US-made tech and estimates the effort could cost tech firms $230 billion. The trade group calls the reshoring goal impossible in practice.
#Bank of America's JD Moriarty says public markets have capacity for massive potential IPOs from OpenAI and Anthropic, citing SpaceX's listing as evidence of strong demand for transformational tech.
#Bloomberg Technology's midday program covers Citi's talent battle with private equity, the Boots deal, and LIV's lifeline, with guests including Permira's co-CEO and Jefferies analysts.
#Haseeb Qureshi of Dragonfly says the crypto market is in a consolidation phase, with retail investors beginning to return. He spoke at Token2049 in Singapore about the end of easy money in the space.
#Samsung Electronics expects to deliver a world record-breaking quarterly profit exceeding 100 trillion won ($80B) for the first time, driven by AI demand for memory chips. The preliminary third-quarter earnings report highlights the company's strong performance.
Also covered by CNBC Technology, SiliconANGLE, The Next Web, TechSpot, Quartz
#Spotify has begun rolling out its audiobooks section globally, reaching more than 180 markets with over 350,000 titles in 120+ languages. The expansion adds a major new content category.
Also covered by 9to5Mac, The Next Web, TechRadar
#Elon Musk accused unnamed Indian 'oligarchs' of locking Starlink out of India. India rejects the claim, saying Starlink is still awaiting security clearance before it can seek spectrum and begin commercial services.
Also covered by TechCrunch, CNBC Technology, Quartz
#Wolfspeed secured a conditional $1.5 billion, 30-year loan commitment from the U.S. Department of War to expand GaN epitaxy and radiation-hardened SiC and GaN technologies for national security applications.
Also covered by Tom's Hardware, Quartz
#TP-Link cannot sell its latest routers in the US and still needs an exemption from the FCC ban, while four state lawsuits press claims over router safety and China ties. The legal and regulatory pressure continues to mount.
Also covered by The Register, Tom's Hardware, MakeUseOf
#Bit Reactor, developer of Star Wars Zero Company, brings back some furloughed employees in a positive development for the studio.
#Alibaba chairman Joe Tsai called on Europe to build its own AI infrastructure and adopt open source, warning that dependence on foreign technology leaves countries vulnerable to supply cutoffs. He also urged Europe to train AI on industrial data.
Also covered by The Next Web, Quartz
#SpaceX's Grok Bot now routes to Anthropic's Claude, Midjourney, and Suno models as SpaceX continues shifting toward AI infrastructure, according to reports.
Also covered by The Next Web, Gizmodo
#CoreWeave will open its first India data centers using 240MW of capacity at an AdaniConneX campus in Navi Mumbai. The deal marks CoreWeave's expansion into Asia.
Also covered by The Next Web
#Three engineers put GPT, Claude, and Grok in charge of a real Toyota Corolla heading to In-N-Out; only one succeeded.
#OpenAI is adding College Planner to ChatGPT for Teens, bringing together application requirements, deadlines, tasks, and financial-aid steps. The tools aim to help students manage the college application process.
#Tab, a new personal AI assistant, officially launched after emerging from stealth with a $300M valuation. The assistant aims to help users manage tasks and information.
#A former ByteDance intern has secured funding from 5Y Capital and other VCs for a stealth AI startup focused on world models, aiming to compete with pioneers like Fei-Fei Li.
#National Compute CEO Anjney Midha says America's AI edge depends on who controls compute and is pushing to open powerful chips to students, researchers, and startups through shared national infrastructure.
#OpenAI is assisting Chip Ganassi Racing with car setups, marking AI's growing role in motorsport performance.
#ServiceNow's Amit Zavery says the company is seeing strong enterprise demand for AI-powered software and is outperforming financial targets.
#A study finds AI chatbots like Claude and ChatGPT systematically surface more expensive shopping recommendations when users appear wealthier, per Bloomberg.
Also covered by Quartz, Hacker News
#Temasek, Singapore's state-owned investment firm, warns that the unwinding of the artificial intelligence trade and inflation pose the biggest risks to markets. The CIO highlighted these concerns, emphasizing the potential impact on global investments.
Also covered by CNBC Technology, Quartz
#Google and Unity's Playground lets users type a description and receive a playable, shareable browser game without writing code. It's live for U.S. adults, with creation access tiered by Google AI subscription.
Also covered by Mashable Tech, Android Authority, Quartz, Decrypt
#Google debuts its SynthID Detector tool for flagging AI-generated content, but it's far from perfect. The web-based tool can identify images, video, and audio clips that have been created or edited by AI.
Also covered by Ars Technica, 9to5Google, MacRumors, CNET, SiliconANGLE
#OpenAI is rolling out GPT-6 to all ChatGPT tiers, featuring an Intelligent UI that produces more visual responses. The update moves ChatGPT away from a purely chatbot-like interface toward interactive tools and visual layouts.
Also covered by Engadget, SiliconANGLE, TechRadar
#Broadcom is planning its next blockbuster deal after launching a $60 billion debt financing to help fund Anthropic's AI build-out, and is now in early talks to finance custom AI chips for OpenAI.
#Meta's Muse AI agent has surpassed 6.6 million downloads since launch, with 1.8 million daily active users. Zendesk CEO Tom Eggemeier told TNW the agent saved him $3,105 in five days, as Zendesk expects $400M in AI revenue by year-end.
Also covered by The Next Web
#Anthropic has released Claude Haiku 5.5, its fastest and most affordable model yet. The new model starts at $0.10 per million input tokens, matching OpenAI's GPT-6 Luna on price, representing a price cut of up to 90%.
Also covered by Simon Willison, SiliconANGLE, The Decoder, XDA Developers, Android Authority
#President Trump ordered the official name change of AI to 'Super Intelligence' via executive order and later called anyone using the term 'AI' 'THE ENEMY!', even as the White House continues using the old term. The rebrand has triggered side effects like a surge in Slovenia's .si domain registrations.
Also covered by TechRadar, Gizmodo
#The Pentagon's Tradewinds initiative aims to accelerate AI procurement for defense with short videos, making it easier to fund nontraditional contractors like OpenAI, Anthropic, and Google.
Also covered by The Next Web
#Trump hosts an awards party for tech billionaires at an AI science summit, awarding National Medals of Science to Musk, Huang, Brin, and AMD's Lisa Su, drawing criticism for being out of touch amid a cost-of-living crisis.
Also covered by CNBC Technology, Axios, The Guardian Tech
#Common Sense Media and Fast Company report that OpenAI's ChatGPT for Teens poses an 'unacceptable risk' due to faulty parent alerts and safety concerns.
Also covered by TechCrunch, Bloomberg Technology, Axios, CNET, Engadget
#OpenAI's persistent AI agent Dots has inspired open-source imitators, but technical challenges remain. The appeal of persistent agents is clear to AI companies, though demand is not yet obvious, per The Register.
Also covered by TechCrunch, The Register, XDA Developers
#Bridgewater Associates founder Ray Dalio warns that the cushion earnings growth once provided equities is shrinking as bond yields climb, echoing his earlier AI bubble concerns.
Also covered by Quartz
#OpenAI released hundreds of mathematical results, prompting experts to raise questions about vetting and accessibility. A Bloomberg article reflects on how AI is changing the profession of mathematics, with some mathematicians calling for a boycott.
Also covered by The Guardian Tech, Platformer, Engadget, The Decoder, Mashable Tech
#Researchers found PoeLLM targeting exposed AI and LLM infrastructure to deploy cryptocurrency miners. The campaign has infected more than 3,400 servers while expanding the botnet.
Also covered by The Hacker News, BleepingComputer
#AI agents seeking government data are introducing new vulnerabilities, with Jamie Dimon warning of security risks.
#Meta is introducing new AI tools to identify ads that appear normal but direct users to harmful content, including child sexual abuse material, elsewhere online. The move follows Meta's discovery of such ads on its platforms.
#At a NordVPN event, NBA star Shaquille O'Neal revealed that he had been hacked and warned the public about the need to 'have control of their own information.' His comments underscored the importance of personal cybersecurity.
#President Lee Jae Myung directed officials to investigate after cyberattacks hit 7 South Korean banks, exposing 68,000 records, and warned AI was used in the hacks.
Also covered by Quartz, Slashdot
#Zohar Pinhasi, CEO of ransomware recovery firm MonsterCloud, was charged with billing victims over $19M while secretly paying attackers to obtain decryptors. Separately, the US State Department offers up to $10M for tips on Zhang Yu, charged in the 2021 HAFNIUM Microsoft Exchange attacks.
Also covered by The Hacker News, TechSpot, BleepingComputer
#The FBI warns FortiBleed attacks are still targeting exposed Fortinet FortiGate firewalls and SSL VPN gateways, locking out legitimate administrators. The campaign previously harvested 86,644 Fortinet credentials.
Also covered by The Hacker News, BleepingComputer
#China obtained parts from an F-35 stealth fighter after a UPS employee missed an email warning not to route the shipment through Hong Kong, according to a person briefed on the incident. The oversight underscores risks of sensitive military components reaching adversarial nations.
Also covered by Tom's Hardware
#A cybersecurity consultant was convicted in a $55 million cryptocurrency hack, with stolen proceeds spent on rare Pokémon and Magic: The Gathering cards. He faces up to 20 years in prison on money-laundering charges.
Also covered by Gizmodo, Decrypt
#The Double Counter Discord bot and Tensorlake npm package were breached, exposing credentials. Credential-stealing malware was detected within minutes of the npm release, but the full impact remains unknown.
Also covered by The Hacker News, GamesIndustry.biz
#CIA officer David Rush reached a plea deal after creating a fictitious top-secret government program and siphoning more than $190 million, including gold bars. Prosecutors say he used a fake government contract to carry out the scheme.
Also covered by TechRadar
#The Verge rounds up October Prime Day deals under $50, including chargers and other practical accessories.
#The 128GB Meta Quest 3S has dropped to $297.49 for October Prime Day at Amazon, Walmart, and Best Buy, down from its usual $349.99 price.
#The Shark CryoGlow LED face mask, a favorite among LED skincare devices, is available for $299 during October Prime Day.
#The 'father of the iPod' criticizes the first generation of AI gadgets for not solving real problems and says future devices need to build consumer trust.
#Samsung Wallet now supports digital car keys for select GM vehicles in the US and Canada. The feature works with 2025-2027 Cadillac EVs like the Lyriq, Optic, and Vistiq, with more models to follow.
#David Jiang, CEO of Viture, says smart glasses have low market penetration and future growth depends on reshaping human-computer interaction. He spoke at the Milken Institute Asia Summit.
#TP-Link launches the Deco BE25 Wi-Fi 7 mesh system starting at $149.99, offering 5,012 Mbps speeds and coverage for 150 devices, now discounted for Prime Day.
Also covered by Android Authority, Wccftech
#Teenage Engineering CEO Jesper Kouthoofd told Highsnobiety the company plans to stop making synths, including the OP-1 that made its name. The studio will continue as a design firm behind collaborations with Ikea, Nothing, and Playdate.
Also covered by Engadget
#Microsoft launches the Surface Laptop Ultra with Nvidia RTX Spark SoCs, replacing Intel. The base model starts at $2,599 with 24GB RAM and 512GB storage, while top configurations reach $5,899. The move marks a significant shift in Microsoft's laptop strategy.
Also covered by Bloomberg Technology, CNBC Technology, The Register, Engadget, Tom's Hardware
#RTX Spark laptops from HP start at $2,599 and reach $7,000, while Microsoft's Surface RTX Spark Dev Box costs $6,000. A new look describes the Dev Box as resembling an oversized Lego brick.
Also covered by Engadget, Mashable Tech, PCWorld
#Google is killing the Safety Signal feature on Pixel Watch 2 and 3, which allowed emergency LTE connectivity without a plan. The feature will stop working on December 12.
Also covered by Engadget, Android Police, Android Authority, How-To Geek
#Parallel Systems raises $100M to scale production of its autonomous electric rail vehicles that can shuttle freight up to 500 miles, rethinking shipping.
#Detroit startup Bloom raises $3.6M to help drone and robotics companies find US-based manufacturers, shippers, and more, aiming to be a platform for American manufacturing.
#Greenairy is developing smart plant towers aimed at cleaning chemical-infused office air. The startup's approach combines greenery with technology to improve indoor air quality.
#A 10-person startup called Bites is operating in the Bay Area with around 300 restaurants, aiming to challenge DoorDash with an AI-powered approach to food delivery. The company is still at pre-seed stage.
#Dazzle, a new startup, uses photos and screenshots in a user's camera roll to understand their interests and belongings. The personal AI assistant helps take actions like finding products and arranging services.
#Healthleap raises $38M in seed and Series A funding for an AI system that identifies hospital patients who may require additional attention.
#Mecka AI raised a $60 million Series B led by Sequoia Capital, with Nvidia, Microsoft's M12, and Qualcomm also backing the round. The startup helps robots understand and operate in the physical world.
Also covered by TechCrunch
#Nous Research confirmed a $1.5B valuation after a $90M Series B and launched AI agents for business users built on its open-source Hermes model.
Also covered by SiliconANGLE, The Next Web
#Gardens Interactive, founded by veterans behind Journey and Sky: Children of the Light, has raised over $35 million in a Series B round led by Lightspeed Venture Partners to create new social games.
Also covered by GamesIndustry.biz
#Apple is partnering with The King's Trust to launch Creative Labs, an education program to help young people build careers in creative industries. The launch at Apple Music Hall included Tim Cook, Elton John, and King Charles.
Also covered by MacRumors, 9to5Mac
#Googlebooks add Android-style physical navigation controls inspired by early 2010s Android phones, alongside the Quick Insert and Google logo keys.
#Google partnered with Unity Software to launch a platform that lets users generate playable games from simple text descriptions, marking the latest AI integration into game development.
Also covered by TechCrunch, Bloomberg Technology, 9to5Google, The Decoder, The Next Web
#At a Microsoft event, the company debuted new AI-friendly hardware including the RTX Spark Surface Laptop Ultra, and announced Windows changes that give Copilot more control over the system with AI agent guardrails under the 'Hybrid Intelligence' framework.
Also covered by Ars Technica, Engadget, GeekWire, TechSpot, How-To Geek
#Google Messages is removing individual RCS controls, preventing users from turning off RCS for specific conversations. Users will be left with only global all-or-nothing RCS settings.
Also covered by XDA Developers, MakeUseOf
#Microsoft unveils the Surface Laptop Ultra with Nvidia RTX Spark hardware, up to 128GB of RAM, and professional software support, aiming to compete with Apple's MacBook Pro for creative and AI markets.
Also covered by The Register, Axios, Macworld, PCWorld, The Next Web
#Apple has announced an October 13 event in New York City, expected to focus on smart home products, new Macs, and possibly the iPhone Duo. The event is not a traditional keynote but will include media briefings.
Also covered by MacRumors, AppleInsider, Engadget
#Formula 1 on Apple TV will gain Dolby Atmos support starting with the US Grand Prix at the end of October 2026, enhancing engine roar and audio experience.
Also covered by MacRumors, AppleInsider, Engadget, TechRadar
#Researchers sequenced the genome of Jonathan, a 194-year-old Aldabra giant tortoise and the oldest known land animal. The findings could inform efforts to extend human longevity.
Also covered by Gizmodo, Hacker News
#NASA and the European Space Agency highlight the LISA mission as a cost-effective opportunity for the US to participate in gravitational wave detection.
#Startup Atoco has developed machines that use specialized materials to harvest water from some of the driest air on Earth, powered by data center waste heat without electricity. The approach could turn data centers into water sources.
#Pediatricians renewed a policy recommendation to ban raw milk sales, citing health risks and emphasizing pasteurization's benefits.
#Kagan and Soai were awarded the 2026 Nobel Prize in Chemistry for reactions that alter molecular handedness, a discovery with implications for the origins of life.
Also covered by Wired, Hacker News
#Ring is expanding its product line with a new Smart Lock in early 2027, and founder Jamie Siminoff spoke with TechRadar about how it solves the "dead battery" problem and how AI helped with its development.
Also covered by Android Authority, TechRadar
#The first images of what could be smart home accessories co-developed by Apple and LG have surfaced, showing the simple designs of a smart deadbolt, thermostat, and temperature sensor.<br /><br /><div><img alt="Minimalist smart home devices on a black background, including a round thermostat showing 72 degrees, a circular keypad, a vertical oval door lock, and a blank white circle" src="https://media.appleinsider.com/gallery/69260-146084-lgappleaccessoryleak-xl.jpg" /><br /><span>The alleged Apple-LG smart home devices - Image credit: @pdfu/X</span></div><br />On Tuesday, a report surfaced cla
Also covered by 9to5Mac, Engadget
#A new stamp for 'organic literature' will help readers identify books authored by humans, amid concerns over AI-generated content flooding the publishing industry.
#Anime is taking up more entertainment time among Gen Z and teen fans globally. The trend is fueling demand for related merchandise, games, and manga.
#A WIRED investigation finds that a mysterious nonprofit run by SpaceXAI's general counsel has been paying the salaries of government workers, acting as a successor to DOGE.
#A free mod brings full VR support to Titanfall 2, letting players experience wall-running and mech combat in virtual reality. The Verge calls the result one of the best VR games ever.
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#Advanced Micro Devices Inc.’s chief executive officer plans to meet with the head of Samsung Electronics Co.’s semiconductor business on Wednesday, the latest in-person catchup between two of the AI industry’s key figures.
#Simon Leopold, Raymond James equity analyst, sees shares Nvidia rising to $515. The stock is trading near a record high with SpaceX reportedly in talks to raise $40 billion to buy Nvidia chips. Leopold is on "Bloomberg Surveillance." (Source: Bloomberg)
#For a while, I swore by Bissell’s Little Green carpet cleaner. I liked the sub-$100 price, the fact that it was small enough to fit on a closet shelf, and that it does a good job of cleaning up little messes. However, after you clean enough spots around the place, eventually the entire carpet needs […]
#X is expanding its NFL-focused Gametime feature into a year-round sports destination, starting with MLB coverage and other professional leagues to follow.
#South Korea launched its homegrown Nuri rocket for a fifth time, with the expanded involvement of defense contractor Hanwha Aerospace underscoring the increasing reliance on the private sector to boost the country’s space ambitions.
#Christopher Nolan's The Odyssey is returning to IMAX screens as Tom Cruise's Digger wraps its theatrical run a week after opening to a soft box office.
Also covered by IGN
#Brent crude held above $101 a barrel Wednesday as nearly 10% of U.S. Gulf output was shut in and Houthi missiles struck Saudi airports
Also covered by Quartz
#Endeavor Catalyst closed $320M for Fund V, with half of profits going to its nonprofit, to continue backing founders outside Silicon Valley as Europe becomes its fastest-growing market.
Also covered by The Next Web, Tech.eu
#A fraudster was sentenced to 18 months in prison for using 10,000 bots and AI-generated songs to divert millions in streaming royalties, with a scheme that included attempts to outstream Taylor Swift.
Also covered by BleepingComputer, Gizmodo
#Jaguar's Type 01 production EV carries over the brand's bold concept design at a $130,500 price. The electric car targets wealthy US buyers, though its length may be too long for UK parking spaces.
Also covered by The Verge, Ars Technica, The Guardian Tech, Engadget, TechRadar
#BMW revealed the iX4, an electric version of the X4 coupe-SUV, as part of its Neue Klasse EV lineup. The vehicle offers an estimated 428-mile range.
Also covered by Engadget
#October Prime Day brings deep discounts on Shark vacuums, including $350 off a favorite pet hair stick vacuum and a record-low AV2501S AI Ultra robot vacuum. Popular models are nearly sold out.
Also covered by Mashable Tech
#Ben Affleck has revealed he plays shooters like Fortnite and sometimes argues with kids in voice chat. He also continues to impress online with his deep knowledge of AI and neural networks.
Also covered by Simon Willison, IGN
#The physical release of Marvel's Wolverine is selling well, demonstrating a persistent market for discs even as Sony plans to stop manufacturing them.
Also covered by How-To Geek, IGN
#CNET provides hints and answers for the New York Times Connections puzzle #1215 for Thursday, October 8, 2026, helping players solve each color group.
Also covered by Mashable Tech, TechRadar
#Hints and the spangram solution for today's NYT Strands puzzle.
Also covered by Mashable Tech, TechRadar
#Post-Prime Day sales keep AirPods Pro 3, AirPods Max 2, M6 Mac mini, and Apple Watch Series 12 at all-time-low prices, alongside iPhone 18 Pro case discounts.
Also covered by MacRumors, How-To Geek
#Tropical Storm Isaias is expected to become the Atlantic basin's first hurricane of the 2026 season, bringing life-threatening rain and storm surge to the Gulf Coast. Forecasters warn of significant impacts as the storm strengthens.
Also covered by Mashable Tech, Gizmodo, Quartz
#Forza Horizon 6 is finally arriving on PlayStation 5 in January 2027, launching alongside a major expansion. The PS5 version will include all content from the Xbox and PC versions, with cross-platform play.
Also covered by Engadget, Polygon, IGN
#A global commitment of $1.8 billion aims to make biological data AI-ready, with the US government, Google, Meta, and Biohub partnering on the virtual cell initiative.
Also covered by SiliconANGLE, The Decoder, The Next Web, Quartz, Hacker News
#Pokémon Legends: Z-A has hit a new low price of $39.88 on Switch and Switch 2 during Amazon's Prime Big Deal Days sale.
Also covered by IGN
#S-Game's new action title introduces a 'kungfupunk' setting, combining methodical melee combat with gun-fu style action.
#Elon Musk's America PAC is spending millions on the 2026 midterms, with Wired reporting on the spending spree and its focus on attacking Democrats.
#Safety Signal could be phased out soon
Also covered by Android Police
#Resident Evil Requiem producer Masachika Kawata revealed the game was originally planned as an online title before shifting to horror. The DLC will focus on series antagonist Oswell Spencer, as revealed by the writer.
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