Daily archive
25 stories from 29 outlets. Times show when each story first broke, in UTC.
Jagex confirms a fourth RuneScape game is under development using Unreal Engine, tentatively named RS4. The studio also plans an animated series collaboration with MoistCr1TiKaL. More details on the game are expected next year.
Also covered by TechSpot, Polygon, IGN, Wccftech, Hacker News
#TechCrunch compiles a list of notable AI agents that operate within text messages, from general assistants to specialized agents for families, travel, and work.
#Samsung accelerates the One UI 9 update for Galaxy devices in the US, based on Android 17. The rollout brings new customization options for Quick Panel, Edge Panel, and more to more users.
Also covered by Engadget, Android Authority, Android Police
#Jagex pulled a RuneScape trailer after fans spotted a six-fingered knight, leading to allegations of generative AI use. The company clarified its stance on AI in the trailer.
Also covered by GamesIndustry.biz, Gizmodo, IGN, Hacker News
#OpenAI safety leader David Robinson quits, warns of broken culture and calls for nuclear-plant-style safeguards, saying the company fails to achieve adequate care as it moves from one product launch to the next.
Also covered by The Verge, TechCrunch, The Guardian Tech, Engadget, The Next Web
#Milt Windler, a NASA flight director who played a key role in the successful rescue of the Apollo 13 crew, has died at age 94. Windler served as a flight director during the Apollo program and later worked on Skylab and the Space Shuttle.
#Astronomers have confirmed the discovery of 'Elias 2-24b', the youngest exoplanet ever observed at under 1 million years old. The finding may force researchers to reevaluate planetary formation theories.
Also covered by Hackaday
#Researchers retrieved structures placed up to 100 meters underwater a decade earlier, revealing insights into deep reef ecosystems and their resilience.
#US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent criticizes AI leaders who warn of disaster but offer no fixes, and says the AI industry must own its risks and find solutions.
Also covered by The Next Web
#In a new interview, Sam Altman compares AI to fire and OpenAI to the Greek god Prometheus. He also warns against treating AI as a religion, calling it a safety issue.
Also covered by The Decoder, Gizmodo
#In an interview, Splice CEO Kakul Srivastava argues that AI-written emails reduce meaningful communication. She discusses the impact on creative collaboration and the music production industry.
#Elon Musk confirmed TSMC could take part in the Texas semiconductor project, which Intel joined first in April. Intel stock sank 4% on the news.
Also covered by Tom's Hardware, Quartz
#Insight Partners and Palantir highlight the role of forward-deployed engineers in embedding AI into customer workflows, turning experiments into production products.
Also covered by The Register
#Taiwan's foreign minister plans a trip to Arizona for meetings with local officials and semiconductor companies, part of Taipei's push to strengthen economic ties with the US as the Trump administration seeks to stabilize relations with China.
#Google is changing Gemini model access: free users will lose access to multiple models, and AI Plus users face reduced capabilities starting October 9. Mashable reports the change affects how users interact with Gemini.
Also covered by 9to5Mac, Android Authority, Android Police, XDA Developers, The Decoder
#Bitchat, the decentralized social app backed by Jack Dorsey, has been removed from Apple and Google app stores in India following a government order. The app is now largely unavailable in the country.
#After years of being a tech flop, 3D movies are now worth watching thanks to improved display technology. The Verge's writer explains why they are suddenly buying 3D Blu-rays, noting that the technology has finally caught up to the promise of James Cameron's Avatar.
#Exoskeleton devices continue to demonstrate significant benefits for users in various real-world applications, from industrial work to rehabilitation. The technology is proving its practical value beyond experimental settings.
#Google suspended submissions to its Open Source Software Vulnerability Rewards Program after being overwhelmed by AI-generated reports. The program will not accept new submissions until it can address the spam.
Also covered by Tom's Hardware, BleepingComputer, TechRadar, TechSpot
#A new White House task force will produce a report assessing risks posed by artificial intelligence and what responsibility the US federal government should have over the technology, the Wall Street Journal reported.
#Capcom plans to integrate AI into game development to speed up production, following the success of Resident Evil Requiem.
Also covered by Fast Company Tech, Polygon
#Vessev hopes its electric hydrofoil ferry will change the way people and cities think about boats.
#Fed up with streaming music you don't own? A guide to collecting CDs covers how to start a collection and get more out of existing discs. The article explains the appeal of physical media ownership and practical steps for building a CD library.
#Wired tests repellents, traps, and sprays to find effective ways to keep bugs at bay, and identifies methods that aren't worth the effort.
#Capcom's multi-phase REX project aims to evolve its proprietary RE Engine into an AI-generation engine that streamlines development, QA, debugging, and data processing. The project is part of Capcom's broader push to embrace AI in game development.
Also covered by GamesIndustry.biz, IGN, Wccftech
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