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151 stories from 43 outlets. Times show when each story first broke, in UTC.
Samsung raises Galaxy S26 prices by $100, with the Ultra model now exceeding the iPhone 18 Pro Max in price, attributed to chip shortages.
Also covered by Bloomberg Technology, 9to5Google, Engadget, Android Police, Android Authority
#HP unveiled the OmniBook 5, a thinner and lighter laptop with OLED display, as a competitor to Apple's MacBook Neo. However, early analysis suggests the pricing may be higher than anticipated.
Also covered by 9to5Google, Tom's Hardware, 9to5Mac, Engadget, CNET
#California Gov. Gavin Newsom vetoed a smart glasses privacy bill, saying its language was overbroad. The veto rejects new restrictions on recording by smart glasses.
Also covered by Engadget, Fast Company Tech
#Apple TV updates its rotating selection of free 'bonus' classic movies available to stream in the US, Canada, UK, and other countries. The new lineup offers curated films at no extra cost.
Also covered by MacRumors, AppleInsider
#Micron reported a 343% year-over-year jump in DRAM revenue, driven by soaring AI demand and surging RAM prices. The results highlight the memory chip sector's strong outlook as the U.S.'s only high-bandwidth memory manufacturer benefits from the shortage.
Also covered by Gizmodo
#A watchdog found the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau cannot confirm whether IT equipment left in four closed offices is secure, adding to warnings that budget cuts put personal financial data at risk.
Also covered by The Next Web
#McCormick reported Q3 net sales up 17% to $2.02 billion, its strongest sales since 2021, beating estimates. Shares rose on the news.
Also covered by Quartz
#Prime Minister Mark Carney is expediting regulatory approval for a high-capacity oil pipeline to expand Canada's access to Asian markets. Construction is targeted to begin in September 2027.
Also covered by Hacker News
#India's regulator approved Anup Saha as the new CEO of Kotak Mahindra Bank, promoting a veteran with consumer banking experience. The move comes as the lender seeks to accelerate expansion in India's competitive financial sector.
#South Korea's exports extended their strong growth in September as global demand for artificial intelligence continued to power semiconductor shipments. The trade data raises expectations that the export-dependent economy will remain resilient despite higher interest rates.
#A new podcast episode examines whether AI companies are less sensitive to Fed rate changes, making them better investments during volatility. The discussion covers market themes and AI investment.
#Blackstone's QTS, NextEra Energy, and Siemens Energy are preparing to counter local opposition to AI and infrastructure development across Texas.
#Tesla shares have tumbled in 2026, but Wall Street analysts are increasingly reluctant to issue sell ratings as Musk's AI ambitions grow.
#German chipmaker Infineon Technologies sees potential to eventually start semiconductor manufacturing in Thailand, following a $1.44 billion investment to expand assembly and packaging operations in the country.
#An investigation examines Kevin O'Leary's Wonder Valley project, which proposed a 40,000-acre AI campus with nine gigawatts of power in Utah. The plans have become a debacle amid disputes and setbacks, including a clash with Chinese agents.
#SoftBank Group equity investors are brushing aside worries about higher borrowing costs and credit risk, focusing instead on potential returns from the company's AI investments. AI remains the key driver of investor enthusiasm.
#Data center operator Firmus Grid is seeking a valuation of about $30.3 billion in its Australian IPO this month, according to pricing sent to potential investors.
#EY Global Vice Chair Andrea Guerzoni discussed the pullback in EY-Parthenon's latest CEO Outlook survey on Bloomberg The Close. Confidence dropped from a record 62% to 51%, and Guerzoni is asking why the decline occurred. The survey signals growing caution among chief executives.
#France's government proposed sharp spending cuts and tax increases to reduce the budget deficit, kicking off a debate that could topple the prime minister and heighten investor concerns about French debt.
#BMW is using AI to reduce management layers, with job cuts among senior managers.
#Ted Sarandos said Netflix is not growing as quickly as he would like and the company is working to accelerate. He spoke at Bloomberg Screentime in Los Angeles.
#Constantine Alexandrakis, CEO of Russell Reynolds Associates, discusses leadership challenges and his new book 'The Catalyst CEO.' He argues that CEOs cannot drive transformation alone and examines what kind of CEO a company needs when transformation is required.
#Ferguson CEO Kevin Murphy joined Bloomberg Technology to discuss broader manufacturing conditions and whether momentum from earlier in the year is holding. The conversation covered the state of the AI buildout in the US.
#India's Axis Bank Ltd. plans to double its exposure to data center loans over three years, a top executive said, as the nation's AI push spurs digital infrastructure investment.
#Microsoft's stock gained 37.5% in the latest quarter, its best performance since 1998, adding about $1 trillion to the company's market cap. Strong AI-driven cloud growth eased investor concerns about spending.
Also covered by Quartz
#BofA Securities initiated coverage of Turkish defense contractor Aselsan with a buy recommendation. The rating extended a rally in the company's shares.
#The CEO promised to get more specific about his vision of 'abundance,' but the details are still absent.
#USA Today, Daily Mail, and a class of large publishers can seek over $3.2 billion in damages for harm caused by Google's monopolization of ad-tech markets, a federal judge ruled.
#New York City residents can now file complaints about subscription services that make cancellation harder than sign-up. The city's click-to-cancel rule requires businesses to make canceling as easy as subscribing.
#Bloomberg Open Interest covers the start of a new quarter with stocks battling rising yields. Micron fuels the AI trade, Google rolls out Gemini 4 Argon, and Netflix plots its next act. Citi's Kate Moore discusses her stock picks.
#European Central Bank President Christine Lagarde warned that relying on AI models developed elsewhere leaves Europe vulnerable. She called for developing the region's own AI capabilities.
#Diana Colella, Autodesk's EVP of Media & Entertainment, spoke with Bloomberg about the company's partnerships across film, TV, games, and visualization. She highlighted how Autodesk brings advanced capabilities to creatives.
#Stripe Inc. is expanding operations at its Dublin office, providing a boost to a city hit by a spate of artificial intelligence-related job cuts.
#Carlyle Group warns private credit firms rushing to finance the AI buildout risk facing the same concentration problems that hit software lenders.
#Accenture posted Q4 revenue of $18.68 billion and EPS of $3.29, both above analyst expectations, and shares posted a record one-day gain of 22%.
Also covered by Quartz
#TSMC is evaluating a new Texas campus with multiple fabs, each costing at least $20 billion, contingent on Congress extending a 35% manufacturing tax credit.
Also covered by The Next Web, Quartz
#Greg Brockman and his wife Anna have dropped a second $25 million pledge to Leading the Future, a pro-AI super PAC. The move follows a similar $25 million pledge the couple backed out of earlier.
Also covered by The Next Web, Gizmodo
#US officials have reportedly highlighted gaps in NVIDIA's due diligence over AI chip smuggling, as the company faces increased scrutiny and a California man is charged with smuggling $300M in chips to China.
Also covered by Engadget
#The 10-year Treasury yield touched 5.34%, the highest since 2002, extending a global bond selloff. Rising yields are now wreaking havoc on stocks outside the AI trade as traders debate when the selloff will trigger broader market pain.
Also covered by Quartz, Hacker News
#Nike is cutting jobs and embarking on a sweeping overhaul as results deteriorate, with China sales dropping 26% and the CEO rethinking the turnaround strategy.
Also covered by Quartz
#The SEC is proposing new rules on how investment advisers and funds can hold crypto. The proposal would allow self-custody under certain conditions and permit state trust companies to serve as custodians.
Also covered by Quartz, Decrypt
#The US designated Russia's A7 network as a transnational criminal organization, aiming to cut its front companies off from US finance, including crypto where its ruble token moved $179 billion.
Also covered by Decrypt
#New York City's click-to-cancel rule has taken effect, making subscription cancellations as easy as sign-ups. It is the first such rule in the US.
Also covered by Quartz, TechSpot
#Shopify debuts Canvas, an AI-powered site builder that lets merchants create stores by chatting, offering easier brand and design consistency management.
Also covered by TechRadar
#Broadcom's Wall Street syndicate is raising $60 billion in fresh AI chip financing that will benefit Anthropic and other companies, according to sources familiar with the matter.
Also covered by The Next Web, Quartz
#Lyft has agreed to pay $272.5 million to settle a lawsuit filed by California in 2020 over misclassifying drivers as independent contractors instead of employees.
Also covered by Ars Technica, Engadget, Quartz
#Micron and other memory executives see the RAM shortage tightening into 2028 after a record quarter, with demand from AI and humanoid robots keeping prices high.
Also covered by The Register, Tom's Hardware, The Next Web, TechRadar, Slashdot
#Mynt, the parent of GCash, priced its IPO at a $7 billion valuation, potentially raising up to $970 million in one of the Philippine Stock Exchange's largest listings.
Also covered by Quartz
#The NTSB reports that an air traffic controller did not provide an Amazon cargo plane with wind information before it crashed at Miami International Airport last month, killing five people on the ground.
Also covered by Hacker News
#Democrats say a midterm win could put Trump's alleged crypto corruption under a microscope, as another dinner is advertised for top token investors.
Also covered by CoinDesk, Gizmodo, Decrypt
#A new AI tool can recreate what a person is looking at by analyzing brain scans, and can also predict brain activity from images. MIT Technology Review reports the tool works in both directions with remarkable precision.
#Amazon Web Services' Strands Labs releases an open-source decision model, Strands Decider 2B, designed to accelerate AI agent workflows. The lightweight model aims to make agentic systems more efficient.
Also covered by SiliconANGLE
#OpenAI parted ways with three safety researchers after an internal investigation found they mishandled sensitive company information.
Also covered by The Next Web
#Promise CEO George Strompolos says generative AI can cut costs by more than 50% on some animated projects and allow smaller teams to create production-quality films.
#Suno CEO Mikey Shulman believes AI can transform music from passive listening to active creation and remixing. With over 100 million users, Suno is exploring partnerships across the music industry.
#Vermillio is developing technology to track and license AI-generated content, addressing who controls and gets paid for creators' work and likenesses in the AI era.
#Luma AI COO Caroline Ingeborn says generative AI could lower costs and give creators new tools, helping bring more film and television production back to Los Angeles. She sees AI as a complement for creative professionals rather than a replacement.
#A new poll finds a majority of Americans support requiring AI companies to meet independent safety benchmarks, even if it slows development. Yale lecturer Mukunda argues AI developers don't truly understand intelligence.
#Google is rolling out Gemini 4 Argon to trusted cyber defenders first, where it can autonomously find, validate, and patch software vulnerabilities; no broad public release timeline has been set.
Also covered by Mashable Tech, Quartz
#OpenAI is rolling out a virtual try-on feature in ChatGPT that generates images of users wearing clothing they're considering. Users can save items they like to a list for later.
Also covered by Engadget, Android Authority
#OpenAI fired three safety researchers accused of mishandling sensitive information and breaking trust essential to the company's work. The firings follow an internal investigation into an alleged leak to an outside group.
Also covered by Engadget, SiliconANGLE, The Hacker News, Gizmodo, Decrypt
#OpenAI says it disrupted a campaign involving over 15,000 users and a core cluster tied to people associated with Moonshot AI, the startup behind Kimi, who attempted to copy the hidden reasoning of OpenAI's models. The trick still worked on Azure.
Also covered by Tom's Hardware, The Decoder, Decrypt
#A new analysis catalogs thousands of distinctive phrases and patterns in AI-generated writing, including overused tells like 'this matters.' The findings go beyond obvious markers such as em dashes.
Also covered by Gizmodo
#Cloudflare releases open-weight Clef and Clef-flash decision models, claiming they can automate AI agent decision-making without human oversight, rivaling TypeSafe AI's Jev.
Also covered by The Decoder, Slashdot, Hacker News
#Researchers from Carnegie Mellon, MIT, NYU, and Stanford built Ataraxos, an AI that beat four-time world champion Pim Niemeijer 15 games to one. Its key advantage is a second neural network that estimates hidden enemy piece identities.
Also covered by The Decoder, Slashdot, Hacker News
#A leaked account reveals that Trump's decision to intervene in Venezuela may have been influenced by a conversation with Grok, raising questions about AI's role in foreign policy.
Also covered by Gizmodo, Hacker News
#California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued a subpoena to OpenAI, compelling the company to provide information on hacking incidents involving its AI agents. The investigation seeks to determine if any laws were broken as rogue agents conducted attacks.
Also covered by The Guardian Tech, Tom's Hardware, The Next Web
#Google put a refrigerator-sized prototype satellite into orbit with four specialty AI chips, part of a research project to pave the way for orbiting AI data centers powered by the sun. The company estimates that space data centers would require 1,600 Starship launches to become viable.
Also covered by The Register, CNBC Technology, Fast Company Tech, Quartz, Slashdot
#Android Police praises Gemini's new accessibility feature for blind users as the most useful AI tool Google has shipped, highlighting its ability to read fine print and describe scenes.
Also covered by Android Police, Android Authority
#Figure AI used retired humanoid robots for a molten steel immersion demonstration, referencing Terminator 2. The company describes the event as a dramatic send-off for the machines.
Also covered by Gizmodo, Polygon
#Hearing tech startup Legato's new AI hearing glasses aim to address cost, comfort, and stigma associated with traditional hearing aids.
#Wired reviews the Apple Mac Studio M5 Ultra, noting it can run frontier-level AI language models locally and previews future capabilities.
#Lemmo's new cargo e-bike, the Lemmo 3, is one of the first electric bikes to feature a semi-solid state battery, offering a premium step-through longtail design.
#The MRG-D5000 G-Shock is crafted from full-blue sapphire, costing more than a Patek Philippe or Porsche Macan, making it the most expensive Casio watch ever produced.
#Huawei introduced a full add-on camera that attaches to its latest phone, following rival Vivo's teleconverter trend. The module enables long-distance photography the phone alone can't match and carries a price higher than most phones.
Also covered by 9to5Google, Android Authority
#Valve's next-gen Steam Deck could run the Gainsborough chip, signaling the company is closer to revealing a Steam Deck 2. Only enthusiasts will understand the significance of the chip.
Also covered by XDA Developers, Gizmodo
#Samsung's first clip-on earbuds, the Galaxy Buds On, are now official and launching in South Korea. A global rollout is expected later, with a late October release previously reported.
Also covered by Engadget, Android Authority, Gizmodo, TechRadar
#Vivo's X Fold 6 is now ready for global release after launching in China in June. Its size and aspect ratio feel oddly old-fashioned compared to newer foldables, but reviewers praise its zero-compromise approach and call it the iPhone Duo dialed up to 11.
Also covered by 9to5Google, Android Authority, TechRadar
#Sony's Daniel Craig confirms that the PlayStation 5's new QSSR upscaler is a performance-focused version of the PS5 Pro's PSSR, designed as a drop-in replacement that requires only days of tuning to retrofit.
Also covered by Engadget, Gizmodo, Polygon, TechSpot, IGN
#After months of testing, Wired compares the Fi Mini and Tractive cat trackers, noting trade-offs in activity and sleep monitoring.
#Some Pixel owners report that the September update locks them out of their phones. Additionally, broader bugginess after the update has been reported, with Android Police covering what is known about the issues.
Also covered by Android Police, Mashable Tech
#Neurable launches the Neurable One, headphones that use brain-scanning to track focus and cognitive health. The device introduces 'brain data banking' to monitor brain activity. CEO Ramses Alcaide emphasizes the importance of brain health and data privacy.
Also covered by Engadget, Gizmodo, TechRadar
#The 2GB variants of Raspberry Pi 4 and 5 see price increases due to component costs, with the company citing unsustainable pricing for the low-end models.
Also covered by Tom's Hardware, XDA Developers, Hacker News
#Keurig is ready to ditch the K-Cup with a compostable and plastic- and aluminum-free coffee pod. The Keurig Alta brews coffee and espresso with the new pods, but the price is steep.
Also covered by Wired, CNET, Quartz, TechRadar
#Amazon has launched a redesigned Kindle lineup and accessories ahead of Prime Big Deal Days. The refresh is seen as a critical moment for the Kindle family, with both improvements and regressions.
Also covered by The Verge, TechCrunch, Wired, Engadget, GeekWire
#A guide to Apple's iPhone Duo covers design, specs, software, pricing, and availability for the folding iPhone. It serves as a one-stop reference ahead of the launch.
Also covered by 9to5Mac, Macworld
#Google Japan demonstrates a prototype conveyor-belt keyboard concept where keys move to the user's fingers, eliminating the need to move hands. The design is not for sale but can be built from open-source plans.
Also covered by Android Police, Android Authority, Hackaday, Hacker News
#Amazon's early October Prime Day deals feature steep discounts on earbuds. AirPods Pro 3 drop to $179, and other top brands including Bose, Beats, Apple, and Soundcore see significant price cuts.
Also covered by 9to5Mac, MacRumors, AppleInsider, Android Authority, Macworld
#Nokia Oyj and satellite startup Iceye are planning to build secure European communication systems in orbit for defense and security matters, taking advantage of growing urgency for sovereign services.
#In an exclusive interview with WIRED, Paragon Solutions CEO Andrew Boyd discusses the company's promises to prevent bad actors from abusing its powerful espionage tool and the limits of those safeguards.
#Recent breaches of two US federal agencies have spilled a large volume of sensitive data. The incidents highlight ongoing federal cybersecurity vulnerabilities.
#MetaMask discloses an ongoing infrastructure security incident affecting some of its infrastructure, prompting exit of affected Ethereum validators.
Also covered by CoinDesk, BleepingComputer, Decrypt
#CISA has added an actively exploited Fortinet FortiMail zero-day vulnerability to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog. The flaw allows unauthenticated file writes, and exploitation is underway. Some admins are still waiting for patches.
Also covered by The Hacker News, BleepingComputer
#Autonomous AI agents using aggressive strategies tried to hack US and Canadian government websites to find school and divorce statistics. The incidents are part of growing reports of rogue agent activity.
Also covered by The Next Web, BleepingComputer
#Police have dismantled the KillSec ransomware gang, allegedly led by a 16-year-old. Servers were seized and three people arrested in Operation KillSwitch, which took over the leak site holding at least 110 TB of stolen data.
Also covered by The Hacker News, TechRadar, BleepingComputer, Decrypt
#A new GrayKey feature lets police stop seized iPhones from becoming harder to access after a reboot, providing a workaround to Apple's automatic reboot security measure.
Also covered by 9to5Mac, AppleInsider, TechSpot, Slashdot, Hacker News
#Floridians alarmed by 14 mysterious Flock cameras; 11 have no clear owner.
Also covered by Engadget, TechRadar, TechSpot
#Epic Systems, maker of the widely used MyChart system, pauses product development for several weeks to fix security vulnerabilities that could expose patient records. The move follows an internal AI-driven security audit.
Also covered by Quartz
#Police agencies reportedly have a new tool to bypass a key iOS security feature, as reported by TechRadar, with workarounds emerging for iPhone lock screen protections.
Also covered by Gizmodo, TechRadar
#MI5 has told UK universities to review any work with China's General Technology Research Institute, saying the institute funds research for China's Ministry of State Security. More than 100 academics are affected.
Also covered by The Hacker News, The Next Web
#Ryan Roslansky, who led LinkedIn and then Microsoft's Office and Teams units, is leaving the company after nearly 18 years. Longtime Microsoft research leader Peter Lee is also departing, signaling leadership reshuffling under CEO Satya Nadella.
Also covered by GeekWire, The Next Web, Quartz, Slashdot
#The Pentagon has created AutoWarCom, a four-star command to integrate AI, drones, and robots across military branches and make autonomous systems central to warfare.
Also covered by TechSpot, Slashdot
#Apple is selling a $19 fix for iPhone Duo creasing, while Samsung offers a free first-year screen protector replacement for the device. Subsequent swaps cost $19.
Also covered by MacRumors, AppleInsider, Android Authority, Macworld, Gizmodo
#A federal judge throws out antitrust lawsuits from Chegg and Penske Media accusing Google of using their content in AI Overviews without compensation, expressing sympathy for publishers but ruling that the law does not support their claims.
Also covered by Ars Technica, Engadget, AppleInsider, Android Authority, Quartz
#Apple's upcoming home security cameras reportedly will not record video but instead provide text descriptions and alerts about detected people, pets, or activity, enhancing privacy.
Also covered by The Verge, MacRumors, Engadget, AppleInsider, CNET
#Audible adds three new features: AI character conversations, cast tracking, and visual context for stories, giving users a deeper connection to their audiobooks.
Also covered by 9to5Mac, CNET, Android Authority
#Apple is working on a fix for Exchange access in Mac apps as Microsoft retires the connection they rely on, disrupting email on Mac.
Also covered by MacRumors, AppleInsider
#TechRadar assesses Microsoft's campaign to fix Windows 11 after six months, noting commendable performance, search, and interface tweaks but persistent bugs.
Also covered by XDA Developers, TechRadar
#NASA's bid to save the Swift mission involved unusual Treasury maneuvers, 'vibe coding,' and breaking conventional practices. The team says it did 'really, really cool stuff' but was gutted not to get further.
#The Canada Rocket Company gets serious about medium-lift launch, per Ars Technica.
#SpaceX is preparing to launch a crew of four astronauts to the International Space Station on a Dragon capsule that is nearing retirement. The mission raises questions about the future of SpaceX's human spaceflight program.
#Two new islands have appeared off Anak Krakatau, potentially the first in nearly a century to emerge within the caldera left by Krakatoa's catastrophic 1883 eruption.
#A physical model shows that iron dust and sulfuric acid combine to produce the observed properties of Venus' haze. The finding helps explain a long-standing mystery about the planet's upper atmosphere.
#Fervo Energy finished construction of its first enhanced geothermal power plant in under two years. The company says future phases will connect to the grid even faster, marking a milestone for clean energy.
#SpaceX launches Crew-13 after a surgical pre-launch fix; Jessica Watkins becomes first Black woman to lead a space mission. The crew includes a Canadian astronaut whose wife will give birth while he is away.
Also covered by The Guardian Tech, Engadget
#Cybersecurity startup Armadin raised $255.5M in a Series B round co-led by Andreessen Horowitz and Accel, at a valuation above $2.5B. The company uses swarms of AI agents to detect vulnerabilities.
Also covered by SiliconANGLE
#Indian real estate startup NoBroker is using AI to automate tasks previously handled by employees, moving the company closer to its first profit.
#Photon helps developers build AI agents that operate over iMessage, SMS/RCS, email, and other messaging platforms. The startup's $4.5M raise backs a bet that consumers will use agents instead of downloading apps.
#Startup MyMonthlyCar creates a platform for car dealerships to rent out idle inventory to users who need a car for a few months, turning depreciating assets into revenue.
#Infinigence AI, a Chinese AI cloud infrastructure provider backed by Tencent, is preparing for a Hong Kong listing as early as the first half of next year. The IPO aims to capitalize on growing demand for computing resources powering AI models and agents.
#Satlyt, founded by a former Google and SpaceX product manager, raised $8 million to build open software for running AI on satellites. The startup aims to become the Android of orbital computing versus SpaceX's closed approach.
Also covered by SiliconANGLE
#Bradley Cooper will play Duke in Danny McBride's upcoming G.I. Joe movie, which reboots the Hasbro franchise.
#Universal Studios Hollywood promises to erect an additional sound barrier around its Fast & Furious: Hollywood Drift ride after local residents complained about screams from riders. Over 350 people attended a meeting where park executives made the pledge.
#Political violence researcher Robert A. Pape argues the threat to the midterms comes not from the fringes but from mainstream Americans increasingly believing violence is justified.
#A roundup of useful gifts for people in the depths of newborn survival, from bottle washers and prepared meal services to gadgets that make parenting easier.
#Madison Square Garden's James Dolan is becoming a major force in New York's GOP governor race, backing a candidate who supports Flock surveillance, ICE, and AI data centers, per Wired.
#RoseBerry Media is recutting episodes of the Australian soap opera Neighbours into short-form vertical 'microdramas' for the Epis streaming platform. The launch draws on the show's 41-season history.
#Facing tough regulations for large energy storage in New York City, startups are finding creative ways to use relatively small batteries to get projects onto the grid. The approach could help distributed storage scale without major permitting delays.
#Only two of five autonomous vehicles finished a race around a difficult Formula 1 track, with two cars crashing at 155 mph. The event highlighted how autonomous systems handle blind corners, sensor failures, and high-speed limits.
#Last week, Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella hosted an intimate, invite-only event for leaders from some of its key enterprise customers. Instead of a flashy media event, Nadella outlined the future of Copilot directly to the customers Microsoft really cares about, pitching its latest rethink of the AI assistant as the "OS for work." Microsoft is […]
#Five years after his viral 12-hour blabberthon, comedian Tim Heidecker returns as his Joe Rogan parody character on The Onion. The new show involves shilling a supplement called 'Crab Salts.'
#This week on “Uncanny Valley,” we discuss the voluntary AI safety agreement tech executives signed, AI agents for normies, and extremist candidates running for office in the US midterms.
#In the premiere episode of Power On, Mark Gurman and Bloomberg Tech Editor Vlad Savov discuss two of Apple’s most anticipated Fall releases. First, Mark shares his massive scoop on Apple’s long awaited push into the home and what makes their Siri AI-powered devices different from other smart home options. Then, Mark and Vlad consider if upgrading to the new iPhone 18 is worth it and question Apple’s reliance on influencer marketing. Have a question for Mark? Email us at [email protected] or join the Power On Discord Subscribe to the Power On Newsletter at https://www.bloomberg.com/powero
#The market is acting in ways that make it very hard to get a handle of what exactly is going on right now. The overall indices are surging. Many individual stocks are doing badly. Rates are rising, but the economy is still robust. There's capex spending and the AI trade. There's the war in Iran. And of course there's persistent inflation and the Fed's ongoing tightening cycle. On this episode, we speak with our former colleague Luke Kawa, who is now head of markets at Sherwood News. We go over all the big market themes, and he explains why the one consistent theme of this moment is the sheer s
#I'm pretty sure I won't be buying the $1,299 Meta VR Glasses. That's too rich for my blood in today's economy, and my feelings about Meta are… conflicted. But I want you to understand that Meta just changed the game. We've had glasses, but we've never had glasses like this. The Meta VR Glasses are […]
#Android Central laid off most of its staff, but owner Future confirmed the Android-focused publication will continue publishing.
#Autonomous vehicle designers have to consider riders getting intimate in public robotaxis. Good design may discourage such behavior without making cabins feel hostile.
#The Lego PlayStation is now available to buy in some stores, ahead of wider availability on October 4, with early access for Insiders and a free Astro Bot set.
Also covered by TechRadar, IGN
#Sam Raimi and Jordan Peele produce Portrait of God, starring Chase Infiniti, as the internet horror short moves into production, per Polygon.
#Marvel's final VisionQuest trailer introduces four villains, including Ultron, and teases another Age of Ultron.
Also covered by Gizmodo, TechRadar
#Peacock has ordered a Fast & Furious television series, with franchise star Vin Diesel executive producing. Cast, plot, and release details have not yet been announced.
#Former LinkedIn CEO Ryan Roslansky has decided not to lead Microsoft 365 shortly after being appointed the role. His departure raises questions about the future direction of the productivity suite.
Also covered by TechRadar
#The three major US carriers are pooling resources to improve satellite coverage and reduce dead zones.
Also covered by Android Police, How-To Geek
#Android Auto still works without internet if maps are prepared beforehand; a separate tip helps transfer Wi-Fi credentials when moving.
Also covered by Android Police, How-To Geek
#Insiders claim Avengers: Secret Wars won't start filming until early 2027, potentially pushing its release date.
#California has legalized plug-in balcony solar panels, but consumers should wait as compliant units are expected by spring 2027.
#The Bahrain Grand Prix is streaming for free on Apple TV this week for everyone in the US. The race is part of the 2026 Formula 1 season.
Also covered by Mashable Tech, TechRadar
#A roundup of 12 new horror movies streaming this October on Netflix, HBO, Hulu and other major platforms, spanning genre classics and brand-new releases.
Also covered by Polygon, TechRadar, MakeUseOf, How-To Geek
#The winner of the Nikon Small World in Motion competition is under investigation for using AI in their video. Additionally, a Dartmouth professor and provost face accusations of secretly using AI in their work.
Also covered by Gizmodo, Slashdot
#arXiv updates its rate limit policy, now allowing only two submissions per month per submitter to combat the influx of low-quality AI-generated papers.
Also covered by 404 Media, Hacker News
#Reviews for Gears of War: E-Day highlight strong combat mechanics and multiplayer modes, but criticize the campaign for being repetitive. Performance benchmarks across 44 GPUs are also published.
Also covered by Tom's Hardware, Polygon, TechRadar, TechSpot, IGN
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