Tech News for Tuesday, October 6, 2026

Nintendo Switch Sports Resort hands-on: bigger and better than ever, with motion gaming as Nintendo's secret weapon

Nintendo Switch Sports Resort brings the spirit of Wii Sports to Switch 2. The game features motion controls and is praised as a worthy successor.

Also covered by CNET, Mashable Tech, Polygon, TechRadar, IGN

Waterdrop Filter's Fall Prime Day discounts offer better water for busy days

Waterdrop Filter offers discounts on its water filtration products during Amazon's Fall Prime Day sale.

Also covered by XDA Developers, How-To Geek

GamerCard review: flawed pocket-size retro handheld with great screen but awful controls

Wired reviews the GamerCard, a pocket-size Raspberry Pi handheld with a fantastic retro-ready screen but awful controls and awkward software.

BougeRV DuneRover remote-controlled wagon is silly but very useful

The Verge reviews the BougeRV DuneRover, a remote-controlled wagon with animated lighting that can carry over 200 pounds and flatten hills.

A first ride with Lightfoot, a solar-powered scooter from Otherlab

Wired takes a first ride on Lightfoot, a solar-powered urban scooter from Otherlab that looks like a box on wheels. The scooter is designed to go farther using solar power.

Tesla expands Powershare Home Backup to Model 3 and Model Y for use as home battery

The Verge reports that Tesla is expanding its Powershare Home Backup feature to Model 3 and Model Y owners, allowing them to use their EV battery to power their home during outages, previously only available on Cybertruck and requiring Powerwall 3.

Auk Mini Indoor Garden drops to $199 clearance, its lowest price ever

The original Auk countertop garden is on clearance for $199, including everything needed to grow herbs indoors.

Prime Day deals on digital wall calendars include Skylight, Everblog, and Apolosign

Digital wall calendars that organize family schedules and double as photo frames are on sale for Prime Day, with deals on Skylight, Everblog, and Apolosign models.

GTA V runs in a web browser via Playgta5.com before GTA 6 release

A website called Playgta5.com allows running GTA V in a web browser, though it was later taken down. The feat follows earlier browser-based GTA: Vice City demos.

Also covered by IGN, Wccftech

TDM Neo twisty speaker-headphone combo finally available to buy

The TDM Neo, a novel device that twists from headphones into a speaker, is now on sale after being revealed at CES nine months ago.

Also covered by TechRadar

Nothing Headphone (1) drops to lowest price ever during Prime Big Deal Days

The Nothing Headphone (1) over-ear headphones are over $100 off for Prime Day, making them the lowest price ever.

Also covered by The Verge

GameStop sells refurbished PS5 Pro for $1,399.99 amid GTA 6 demand

GameStop is selling refurbished PS5 Pro consoles for $1,399.99, capitalizing on high demand ahead of GTA 6. Resellers have also raised prices.

Also covered by Polygon, TechSpot, IGN, Wccftech

Samsung Frame TVs hit all-time lows on October Prime Day, saving up to $600

Amazon's October Prime Day includes deep discounts on Samsung Frame TVs, with savings up to $600. The deals are part of Prime Big Deal Days.

Also covered by Mashable Tech

Best Nintendo Prime Day deals: Switch 2 games hit all-time lows, plus console and accessory discounts

Nintendo Switch 2 games are seeing all-time low prices during Amazon Prime Big Deal Days, alongside deals on consoles and accessories. IGN and other outlets round up the best Nintendo deals.

Also covered by Mashable Tech, TechRadar, IGN

Google rolls out 'massive' update for Pixel Buds Pro, Pro 2, and 2a with sleep detection and new features

Google details a major update for Pixel Buds Pro, Pro 2, and 2a, rolling out now. The biggest new feature is Pixel Watch-powered sleep detection, which can put the earbuds to sleep along with the user.

Also covered by 9to5Google, Android Authority, Android Police

Samsung 9100 Pro 4TB PCIe 5.0 SSD drops to $749.99 on Prime Day, 41% off

Amazon Prime Day offers the Samsung 9100 Pro 4TB SSD for $749.99, down from $1,359.99, with discounts across all capacities.

Also covered by Mashable Tech, TechSpot

iPhone Duo Quick Look adds two-page document layout when unfolded

iOS 27 betas show a new book-like two-page Quick Look layout for the iPhone Duo, providing a more natural reading experience with facing pages. The feature is designed for the foldable's larger unfolded screen.

Also covered by MacRumors, AppleInsider

Two mystery PlayStation products leak, one likely a PlayStation Portal OLED; announcement may be imminent

Wi-Fi Alliance documents suggest two new PlayStation devices are coming soon, one of which is likely an updated PlayStation Portal with an OLED screen.

Also covered by Gizmodo

Prime Day deals on fitness and recovery gear include discounts on fitness trackers, percussive therapy, and LED masks

Wired rounds up the best Amazon Prime Big Deal Days discounts on fitness and recovery gear, including fitness trackers, percussive therapy devices, and LED masks. The deals offer savings on top brands for those looking to upgrade their workout and recovery routine.

Also covered by Mashable Tech

Anker Prime Day deals: 140W 4-port charger at $60, 65W 3-port at $23, plus power banks and earbuds

Anker's October Prime Day deals include a 4-port 140W charger for $60 and a 65W 3-port USB-C charger for $22.79, along with power banks, speakers, and earbuds.

Also covered by MacRumors, PCWorld, Android Authority, Macworld, Mashable Tech

Apple's M5 MacBook Air drops up to $200 for Prime Day, with 15-inch model at $1,299

Apple's M5 MacBook Air line is discounted up to $200 for Prime Big Deal Days, with 13-inch models starting at $1,099 and 15-inch models at $1,299. The offers end tonight, per AppleInsider.

Also covered by Macworld, TechRadar

Best robot vacuum and mop deals during October Prime Day

Amazon's Prime Big Deal Days offer discounts on robot vacuum and mop hybrids from top brands. The Verge rounds up the best deals on models like Roomba, Roborock, and more.

Also covered by IGN

Best Xbox Amazon Prime Day gaming deals include Pragmata, Storm Breaker controller, and discounted Forza Horizon 6 controller

Amazon Prime Day offers Xbox deals including Pragmata, Storm Breaker controller, and Forza Horizon 6 controller at discounted prices.

Also covered by TechRadar, IGN

Prime Day soundbar deals: top picks from Sonos, Sony, and more

The best Prime Day soundbar and soundbar bundle deals in the US and UK, as picked by TechRadar's cinema-loving team.

Also covered by Tom's Hardware, TechRadar

iFixit teardowns reveal Apple Watch Series 12, Ultra 4, and AirPods still fall short on repairability

iFixit gives Apple Watch Series 12 and Ultra 4 a 4/10 repairability score, noting that AirPods also remain difficult to repair, with battery replacements being a challenge.

Also covered by 9to5Mac, MacRumors, AppleInsider, CNET

Prime Day headphone and earbuds deals roundup includes Sony, Bose, Anker, and more

Amazon Prime Day features discounts on headphones and earbuds from Sony, Bose, Anker, and other brands, with many at or near all-time lows. The Verge highlights their favorite picks.

Also covered by 9to5Google, MacRumors, Mashable Tech, TechRadar

Apple's M5 Pro 16-inch MacBook Pro drops to $2,437 in post-Prime Day sale

Amazon continues post-Prime Day discounts on Apple hardware, with the M5 Pro 16-inch MacBook Pro falling to $2,437, saving $562.

Also covered by MacRumors, AppleInsider, PCWorld, Macworld, Mashable Tech

Apple Watch Series 12 review: upgraded where it was needed

The Apple Watch Series 12 features a new Health Sensing System and more robust display protection, making it the best non-Ultra Apple wearable yet, per AppleInsider. A separate review notes frustratingly inconsistent performance.

Also covered by AppleInsider, Macworld

Best 3D printer deals on October Prime Day include Creality, Bambu Lab, and Anycubic

October Prime Day brings discounts on 3D printers, with up to 25% off Creality models, deals on Anycubic resin printers, and Bambu Lab multi-color combos.

Also covered by Mashable Tech, TechRadar

Pixel 11 Pro drops to $849; Pixel 11 Pro XL 1TB gets first discount at $300 off

Google's Pixel 11 Pro has fallen to $849 in a new discount, while the top-spec Pixel 11 Pro XL 1TB is seeing its first price cut, saving $300 on Amazon.

Also covered by Android Authority, Mashable Tech

UGREEN DXP4800 Plus 4-bay NAS drops to lowest price of the year during Prime Day

UGREEN's DXP4800 Plus 4-bay NAS hits its lowest price ever during Amazon Prime Big Deal Days, offering a great deal for those looking to start their backup journey. The DXP2800 also sees discounts.

Also covered by XDA Developers, How-To Geek

Star Wars: Galactic Racer launches day-one on Amazon Luna, free for Prime subscribers

Star Wars: Galactic Racer is available day-one on Amazon Luna, free for Amazon Prime subscribers. Amazon's game streaming platform is part of a strategy to offer big-brand games for free.

Also covered by Polygon, IGN, Wccftech

LG 65-inch B6 OLED TV drops under $1,000 for Prime Day with free soundbar

The LG 65-inch B6 OLED TV hits its lowest price ever on October Prime Day, dropping under $1,000. The deal includes a free soundbar, with the 77-inch model also heavily discounted, per Mashable.

Also covered by How-To Geek, IGN

Apple plans two sets of product launches in October, sources say

Apple could follow its smart home event with new iPads and MacBooks, with October heating up for hardware launches, per Android Authority.

Also covered by 9to5Mac, Android Authority, Macworld

AI infrastructure boom creates new billionaires among hardware suppliers in Asia

The AI infrastructure boom is creating billionaires in unexpected places, from furniture makers to toilet manufacturers, as demand for computing power surges. Bloomberg reports on the phenomenon.

Reserve Bank of Australia warns AI stock slump could hit consumer spending

Internal RBA documents warn that Australian households have significant exposure to AI stocks, making the economy vulnerable to a sharp correction. This follows research warning that Asian economies are most at risk from any AI correction.

Banks pursue risky chip loans in Asia's $8.2 trillion AI buildout

Banks are financing AI chip infrastructure in Asia, with $8.2 trillion in planned investments, raising concerns about debt risk.

Bloomberg launches RWAS function to track stablecoin supply and circulation

Bloomberg introduced a new function, RWAS, that tracks the circulation and supply of stablecoins. The tool aims to provide better visibility into the stablecoin market.

India's JioHotstar takes partnership route for Middle East expansion

JioHotstar will be offered inside Starzplay rather than as a standalone service for its Middle East expansion. The partnership approach avoids direct competition in the region.

MNT-Halan plans $150 million IPO, Egypt's biggest since 2021

Egyptian fintech unicorn MNT-Halan seeks to raise $150 million in an IPO, the largest dollar-denominated offering in Egypt in about five years. The company aims to list on the Egyptian Exchange.

Kristin Smith says 'this is the moment for crypto rules'

Kristin Smith, president of Solana Policy Institute and incoming interim CEO of Blockchain Association, discussed the urgency for the crypto industry to establish rules in the current favorable DC political environment.

US Senator McCormick leads business delegation to Japan for investment talks

Republican Senator Dave McCormick of Pennsylvania is leading a delegation to Japan to discuss bilateral investment opportunities following a $500 billion US-Japan investment trade deal. He spoke with Bloomberg about the visit.

BlackRock says investor 'floodgates' opened for iShares Bitcoin Trust ETF

Jay Jacobs, US head of equity ETFs at BlackRock, discussed the attractiveness of the iShares Bitcoin Trust ETF (IBIT) to investor portfolios on Bloomberg Crypto.

BlackRock survey finds retirement income gap as workplace savings may replace only 50-60% of needs

A BlackRock survey shows 7 in 10 Americans believe they are on track for retirement, but workplace savings may replace only half to two-thirds of needed income. The gap varies by age, income, and access to plans.

Pimco sees three buffers supporting US economic resilience amid AI investment boom

Pimco economist Tiffany Wilding points to booming AI investment, consumer ability to absorb higher costs, and incremental monetary policy as three key buffers supporting the US economy in the firm's annual cyclical outlook.

Nassim Taleb calls stock market a 'trap' and warns of naive AI investors

Author Nassim Taleb describes the stock market as a 'trap' and warns that a class of naive investors will pour money into AI-related firms, speaking at the Greenwich Economic Forum.

Apollo's Zelter says compute and energy will remain AI bottlenecks

Apollo Global Management President Jim Zelter says compute and energy will be the main bottlenecks as AI investment accelerates. He discusses Apollo's exposure to AI and data centers, and the US economy outlook.

Informa agrees to buy Clarion from Blackstone for £2.2 billion

Informa Plc agreed to acquire Clarion from Blackstone in a deal valued at £2.24 billion including debt, establishing Informa as one of the largest B2B events operators.

Nordic data center group ASP Data Center weighs Oslo IPO for ~$100M

AI infrastructure developer ASP Data Center AS is considering an Oslo IPO that could raise about $100 million, per sources.

Australian Treasurer warns higher bond yields will pressure budget

Australian Treasurer Jim Chalmers says rising global bond yields will increase debt refinancing costs and pressure the federal budget. He spoke on Bloomberg's The Asia Trade.

Jamie Dimon discusses AI boom financing, bond selloff, and UK banks

JPMorgan CEO Jamie Dimon discussed financing the AI boom, the global bond selloff, and UK banks at the Tech Stars Conference in London. He weighed in on the issues behind financing AI.

Dimensional PM says well-founded IPOs attract interest but warns of underperformance

Joel Schneider of Dimensional Fund Advisors says IPOs with strong fundamentals can attract interest regardless of market conditions, but historically tend to underperform after the initial pop. He advises looking beyond the first-day surge.

Union Square Advisors president says global M&A deal value fell 10% in Q3 after strong first half

Ted Smith, president of Union Square Advisors, attributes the Q3 pullback in M&A to summer seasonality and expects a rebound, noting that global M&A was up nearly 50% in the first half.

CFTC, SEC put 'some wind' into early VC stage, says Illuminate Financial's Ross

Alex Ross, managing partner of Illuminate Financial, discussed the current climate for crypto venture capital, noting that regulatory clarity from the CFTC and SEC is providing momentum.

Bloomberg Crypto covers Clarity fallout, Figure's Mike Cagney, and crypto VCs

Bloomberg Crypto podcast discusses the Clarity fallout, Figure executive chairman Mike Cagney, and crypto venture capital with guests including Kristin Smith.

S&P 500 hits record high as AI bets rally and oil prices drop

The S&P 500 hits an all-time high, driven by AI-related stock gains and a pullback in oil prices. The advance extends into a fourth straight day, buoyed by enthusiasm about corporate resilience and the AI trade.

Also covered by Quartz

AMD plans tens of billions in investment to ease AI supply crunch, CEO Lisa Su says

AMD CEO Lisa Su says the company will invest tens of billions of dollars to increase AI chip supply, building on a previously announced $10 billion investment.

Also covered by TechRadar, TechSpot

HubSpot cuts 660 jobs in AI-focused restructuring

HubSpot is cutting 660 jobs as part of an AI-focused restructuring, expecting $65M to $75M in charges.

Also covered by The Next Web, Slashdot

Amazon Alexa veteran Rohit Prasad appointed CEO of Boston Dynamics

Fast Company reports that Rohit Prasad, who led Amazon's AGI division and helped build Alexa, has been appointed CEO of Boston Dynamics. He replaces the previous CEO.

Also covered by Fast Company Tech, The Next Web, Quartz, Gizmodo

Besi shares sink as flagship chip tech faces memory crunch pressure; ASML move also threatens

Besi shares are under pressure as a global memory shortage casts doubt on the adoption of its next-generation chip technology. Bank of America also warned that ASML's chip technology move threatens Besi's market position.

Also covered by The Next Web

AI data center boom ignites bidding war for TDK's HDD head business, involving Seagate and Toshiba

A bidding war for TDK Corp.'s hard-disk drive parts business has been ignited by the AI data center boom. The outcome could determine the prospects of Toshiba Corp. as well as who controls an increasingly lucrative AI data center storage market.

Also covered by Tom's Hardware, TechRadar, TechSpot

Waymo closes $5B term loan from Blackstone and PIMCO in its first debt financing

Waymo secured a $5 billion term loan from PIMCO, Blackstone, and Sixth Street, marking its first debt financing. Goldman Sachs served as sole lead bookrunner. The funds will fuel robotaxi expansion.

Also covered by TechCrunch, The Next Web, Quartz

Survey finds 90% of VMware users explore alternatives due to licensing costs

A Rimini Street-sponsored survey finds that 90% of VMware customers are exploring options due to rising licensing costs under Broadcom, with 48% having no plans to move to Broadcom's preferred subscription platform.

Also covered by The Register, TechRadar, TechSpot, Slashdot

Amazon Prime Video becomes exclusive global home of Emmy Awards in six-year deal starting 2027

Amazon Prime Video secures exclusive global streaming rights to the Emmy Awards under a six-year deal beginning in 2027. The Emmys will stream live for free to viewers in over 240 countries without requiring a Prime subscription.

Also covered by TechCrunch, Engadget, Quartz, Gizmodo, Slashdot

Anduril to build $3.7B Baltimore shipyard for US Navy submarine parts

Anduril will invest $3.7 billion in a new shipyard near Baltimore to build parts for the US Navy's Virginia-class submarines. The contract comes days after the CEO joined a Pentagon weapons group.

Also covered by The Next Web, Quartz, TechRadar

Mistral Large 4, a 1 trillion-parameter open-weight AI model, claims to lead outside China

Mistral has released Mistral Large 4, a 1 trillion-parameter, 49 billion active parameter open-weight model. Available in preview on Mistral's cloud platform, with weights to be released later this month, it claims to be the best open-weight model outside China. Mistral also detailed its AI roadmap.

Also covered by Simon Willison, The Next Web, SiliconANGLE, The Decoder, Quartz

Open-source AI tools pose problem for stopping child predators, Bloomberg reports

Bloomberg reports that open-source AI models, once downloaded, make it almost impossible to track illegal acts such as child exploitation.

OpenAI and Anthropic lead consumer AI spending, a16z partner says

Andreessen Horowitz partner Olivia Moore says consumer AI adoption is growing, but fewer than 5% of consumers pay for AI products. OpenAI and Anthropic dominate spending, with power users paying up to $1,000 a month.

The next hurdle for AI agents: getting websites to let them in

Personal AI agents promise to shop, book flights, and make reservations for users, but deliberate blocks and anti-bot defenses are getting in the way. A new standard, the Personal Agent Protocol, aims to help AI agents authenticate with businesses.

Global Situation Room issues AI reputation risk warning

Isabel Guzman, chair of the Risk Advisory Council for Global Situation Room, warned that misuse of AI poses reputational risks to companies, as AI accelerates hazards around fraud and misconduct for consumers. The warning highlights the growing concern over AI's impact on corporate reputation.

OpenAI in talks for $30B funding round at $1.4T valuation; DeepSeek nears $12B ahead of IPOs

OpenAI is in talks with multiple investors to raise at least $30 billion at a valuation of about $1.4 trillion. DeepSeek is also close to securing at least $12 billion in funding ahead of its own IPO next year.

China AI video startup Kling picks banks for over $1 billion Hong Kong IPO

Kuaishou Technology-backed Kling AI has selected banks for a Hong Kong initial public offering that could raise at least $1 billion, according to sources. The move signals continued demand for AI-focused listings.

Musubi releases PolicyLM-1.7B, a lightweight AI decision model for real-time content moderation

TechCrunch reports on Musubi's announcement of PolicyLM-1.7B, an open-weight lightweight decision model designed for real-time content moderation, potentially changing how platforms handle policy enforcement.

Mirror Particle builds a world model of human behavior for market research

Startup Mirror Particle launches at TechCrunch Disrupt with a world model trained to predict human behavior, aiming to outperform LLM roleplay for brand strategy and market research.

UAE adviser Faisal Al Bannai discusses AI developments and Falcon AI

Faisal Al Bannai speaks at AI Everything conference about a new Falcon AI model attuned to Emirati dialect and exciting AI startups.

T. Rowe Price partner says Anthropic and OpenAI can both win the AI race

T. Rowe Price partner Emma Norchet says Anthropic is entering 'act two' of its growth story, moving beyond coding toward becoming an AI layer for business workflows. With multi-billion-dollar positions in both Anthropic and OpenAI, she argues both companies can succeed.

JPMorgan CEO Jamie Dimon says Mythos AI model drove up cyber risk 10-fold

Jamie Dimon says the release of Anthropic's Mythos AI model has increased cyber attack risks for banks by 10-fold, speaking at JPMorgan conference.

Also covered by Quartz

DeepSeek considers doubling latest funding round to up to $15 billion, sources say

DeepSeek is considering upsizing its current funding round to up to $14.9 billion, sources tell CNBC. The company previously raised at least $12 billion in a Tencent-backed round and eyes a 2027 IPO. The final amount could still change.

Also covered by CNBC Technology, The Next Web, The Decoder, Quartz

Google releases Nano Banana 2.1 image generation update

Google has launched Nano Banana 2.1, a new image generation model that costs about half as much as its predecessor while claiming improved performance. The model is now live.

Also covered by Android Authority, Decrypt, Hacker News

Claude launches Google Docs, Sheets, and Slides integration with sidebar

Anthropic's Claude now supports sidebar integration with Google Docs, Sheets, and Slides, offering an alternative to Gemini for users of Google's productivity suite.

Also covered by Android Authority, XDA Developers

Anthropic expands AI model access for cybersecurity firms, Project Glasswing finds 129,000 flaws

Anthropic expands a program allowing vetted cybersecurity professionals to test its advanced AI models with reduced safeguards, and reports that its Project Glasswing initiative uncovered at least 129,000 verified software flaws.

Also covered by The Hacker News, Quartz

Mistral's Le Chonk is best open-weight AI model outside China, claims to rival top closed models

Mistral says Le Chonk can challenge top closed models while remaining open-weight, with AI cybersecurity user controls.

Also covered by Ars Technica, The Register, CNET, ZDNET, Tech.eu

UW professor Emily Bender argues AI existential risk debate is 'fake' and distracts from real harms

University of Washington professor Emily Bender argues that the AI safety debate is too focused on hypothetical existential threats while overlooking harms already happening today, such as environmental costs, worker disruption, surveillance, misinformation, and chatbot dependence.

Also covered by Hacker News

SpaceX in talks to raise $40B for Nvidia chips; Apollo and banks mull financing

SpaceX is in talks to raise $40 billion to buy Nvidia chips, with Apollo and banks considering financing the purchase, per CNBC. Since SpaceX's record IPO in June, rates have sold off and its bond yields have risen along with other AI-related bonds.

Also covered by CNBC Technology, Tom's Hardware, The Next Web, Quartz

Google's AI Edge Foresight app transcribes meetings completely offline on Mac

Google released AI Edge Foresight, an experimental note-taking app for macOS that transcribes meetings and audio files entirely offline using the on-device EmbeddingGemma 2 model.

Also covered by 9to5Google, 9to5Mac, CNET, Android Authority, How-To Geek

Meta's Muse AI agent expands to iPad and Mac with new small business tools

Meta brings its Muse AI agent to iPad with integrations for Canva, QuickBooks, Notion, and Zoom, adding tools for small businesses while privacy concerns persist.

Also covered by TechCrunch, 9to5Mac, AppleInsider, Android Authority, Mashable Tech

User can't use Apple's revamped Screen Time due to family device update requirement

A Verge writer details frustration with Apple's new Screen Time, which requires all family devices to be updated, causing a blocker when a sibling's MacBook isn't updated.

Facebook tests Reels-first feed in India

Meta is testing a new Facebook UX in India that sends some users directly into full-screen video, putting Reels front and center.

Nvidia nears $6 trillion market cap as chip stocks rally

Nvidia is approaching a $6 trillion market capitalization as investors return to the AI chipmaker and chip stocks rally broadly. The rebound follows a disappointing start to the year and is fueled by renewed AI demand.

Also covered by Quartz

Google accused of overcharging 20 million UK consumers in Play Store class action

Google faces a UK class action lawsuit alleging it overcharged Android app developers for over a decade, leading to inflated prices for about 20 million UK customers on the Play Store.

Also covered by The Next Web, Quartz

Apple opens iPhone Duo app submissions to developers, invites optimized apps for dual-screen form factor

Apple announced that developers can now submit iPhone Duo-optimized apps to the App Store. The company invites developers to take advantage of the dual-screen form factor and submit apps ahead of the device's launch.

Also covered by MacRumors, AppleInsider

Apple's 'second-party' Home accessories to extend beyond LG, leak says

A leak says Apple's new Home accessory push will include devices from LG and Schneider, covering doorbells, locks, thermostats, and security cameras in a new 'second-party' category.

Also covered by The Verge, TechCrunch, AppleInsider, 9to5Mac, MacRumors

Google Docs and Drive add native markdown file support, spurred by AI usage

Google Docs and Drive now support markdown files natively, rendering them visually while maintaining machine readability. The move is partly driven by increased AI usage.

Also covered by Android Authority, Android Police, TechRadar

Xbox secures exclusive GTA 6 streaming rights, sources say

Xbox has reportedly secured exclusive cloud streaming rights to Grand Theft Auto 6, potentially making the game playable on PC at launch via the cloud. The deal could significantly expand the game's accessibility.

Also covered by Slashdot, IGN, Hacker News

Xbox CEO Asha Sharma tells staff Xbox has 'started to return to growth' after all-time low

During an internal town hall, Xbox CEO Asha Sharma reportedly informed staff that after an all-time low, the company has started to return to growth, following Game Pass struggles and 3,200 job cuts.

Also covered by IGN, Wccftech

Google and Constellation sign 20-year, billion-dollar nuclear power expansion deal

Google signed a 20-year, billion-dollar agreement with Constellation Energy to expand nuclear power capacity at multiple US plants. The deal covers 3.6GW of power, including 890MW of new nuclear capacity, across 13 states.

Also covered by The Verge, The Register, The Next Web, SiliconANGLE, Quartz

First impressions of Googlebooks: exciting but underbaked

The Verge's first impressions of the new Googlebooks Android laptops find them exciting but underbaked, with review units of all five models arriving just 24 hours before publication.

Also covered by Android Authority, MakeUseOf

Amazon's 'About You' page makes bizarre assumptions about users, from pets to body shape

Amazon's 'About You' profile page generates disturbingly specific tracking data, including assumptions about users' body shape (e.g., 'flat buttocks') and lifestyle habits (e.g., 'cannot keep real plants alive'). The feature sparks privacy concerns.

Also covered by The Verge, AppleInsider, CNET, The Next Web, XDA Developers

Amazon removes Alexa's ability to control Echo speakers' AUX input

Amazon has confirmed that Alexa voice commands to play or pause audio from the 3.5mm aux input on older Echo speakers will stop working. The change was communicated to users via a message from Amazon.

Also covered by The Verge, Android Authority, Hackaday, Slashdot

A look at John Ternus' first month running Apple, from possible layoffs to hands-on design

A look at John Ternus' first month as Apple's leader, from potential layoffs to his hands-on design oversight, and the challenge from Meta's Vision Pro competitor.

Also covered by Macworld

Higgsfield CEO says AI video startup on track for $1 billion revenue run-rate

Alex Mashrabov, CEO of AI video startup Higgsfield, stated the company is on track to achieve a $1 billion annualized revenue run-rate based on current performance. He discussed growth and business strategies for APAC markets in an interview with Bloomberg.

AI computing startup Lambda raises up to $4B at $14.5B valuation ahead of planned 2027 IPO

Nvidia-backed AI computing startup Lambda is raising up to $4 billion in a funding round led by Coatue and Blackstone at a $14.5 billion pre-money valuation, ahead of a planned IPO in 2027.

Type One Energy raises $200M to build fusion power plant by 2034

Type One Energy raised $200 million to build a fusion power plant, aiming for grid connection by 2034 with a lean approach.

Flai's AI dealership software books 50,000 appointments per month, closes $27M Series A

Flai, an AI-powered dealership software startup, reports booking 50,000 appointments per month and closes a $27 million Series A funding round. Revenue has grown 20x in a year.

Glimpse wants to give hardware companies an X-ray view of every critical part with Explore software

Glimpse launches Explore, an image processing software that lets hardware makers speed up quality control checks using CT scanners. The tool provides an X-ray view of every critical part.

Furientis lands $25M from Benchmark to mass-produce low-cost missile interceptors

Furientis, a defense startup, raised $25 million from Benchmark to scale production of affordable missile interceptors. This marks Benchmark's first pure defense investment.

Figure co-founder Mike Cagney says equities will move on-chain

Figure co-founder Mike Cagney discusses blockchain's potential for equities and the latest funding round for his new company Navra on Bloomberg Crypto.

Ex-Ramp engineers raise $20M for platform Melius after scrapping first product

Melius, founded by former Ramp engineers, raised $20 million after pivoting from its original product. The startup crossed $1 million in annualized revenue within two months of its post-pivot launch.

Wayve CEO Alex Kendall discusses future of driving, autonomous vehicles, and IPO prospects

Wayve CEO Alex Kendall spoke with Bloomberg TV about the future of driving, the autonomous vehicle market in the US and China, and the possibility of a future IPO at the JPMorgan Tech Stars conference in London.

Bridge Neurotech raises $13.5M to read brains with ultrasound, no implant

Bridge Neurotech came out of stealth with $13.5M in funding for a brain-computer interface that needs no surgery and no implant, using ultrasound instead. The startup aims to rival Sam Altman's Merge Labs.

Also covered by The Next Web

Vinod Khosla backs ex-DeepMind engineer's Wajo, an AI agent that can hire humans

Wajo, founded by a former DeepMind engineer, launches an AI agent called Fo that can hire humans to complete tasks, with backing from Vinod Khosla.

Also covered by Bloomberg Technology

TechCrunch Founder Summit on November 4 covers scaling, fundraising, and founder how-tos

TechCrunch Founder Summit, scheduled for November 4 at Boston's SoWa Power Station, offers a day of sessions with investors and operators. Topics include scaling, fundraising, and practical founder advice.

Zscaler CEO says AI models raise demand for zero-trust security

Zscaler shares rose about 4% as the company reaffirmed guidance. CEO Jay Chaudhry said businesses see AI as a way to boost revenue but worry about AI agent cybersecurity risks, driving demand for zero-trust security.

Hadrian raises $40M for AI-powered offensive security platform

Amsterdam-based Hadrian raises $40M in a round co-led by Forgepoint Capital International and Smartfin to expand its AI-powered offensive security platform in Europe and the US.

Also covered by The Next Web, SiliconANGLE

FBI removes Accenture contractor over unpatched Oracle PeopleSoft breach exposing employee records

A contractor's failure to apply a security patch to Oracle PeopleSoft allowed hackers to steal sensitive FBI employee data. The FBI removed the contractor as a result.

Also covered by The Next Web, Quartz

Hackers suspected of using AI agents to breach South Korean banks, exposing 25,000 customers

South Korean President Lee says AI agents appear to have been used in the hack of South Korean banks, which exposed data of 25,000 customers. The breach is under investigation.

Also covered by Fast Company Tech, Hacker News

Anthropic expands Cyber Verification Program, giving more security teams Claude access with fewer restrictions

Anthropic is expanding its Cyber Verification Program to give more security teams access to Claude with fewer safety restrictions. The program includes Project Glasswing, which has found 129,000 flaws.

Also covered by SiliconANGLE, The Decoder

Goldman Sachs data exposed in EY hack earlier this year

Goldman Sachs' data was exposed in a hack of accounting firm EY earlier this year, according to a person familiar with the matter.

Also covered by Quartz

Attackers hijack .gh, .sl, and .as registries to obtain HTTPS certificates for Google domains

Attackers hijacked three top-level domain registries (.gh, .sl, .as) to obtain fraudulent HTTPS certificates for Google and other organizations. The attack enables trusted brand impersonation without browser certificate warnings, per The Register.

Also covered by The Register, The Hacker News, BleepingComputer, Hacker News

Trump Mobile breach may expose data of more than 3,600 people

Hackers leaked info on 3,615 Trump Mobile subscribers; the company responded with 'We have no team to handle this' and called hackers 'terrorists'.

Also covered by The Register, Wccftech

Microsoft to block .msix and .msixbundle attachments in Outlook starting November

Microsoft will block Outlook from sending .msix and .msixbundle files starting November over security concerns, unless admins whitelist the types.

Also covered by The Next Web, TechRadar, BleepingComputer

Browser-in-browser phishing lures use fake ChatGPT, Gemini, and Meta Muse ads to steal credentials

Attackers are using browser-in-browser tricks with fake AI sites and Meta Muse advertising lures to capture credentials and MFA codes, security researchers warn.

Also covered by The Hacker News, TechRadar, BleepingComputer

Critical Atlassian Data Center file-read flaw exploited within two hours of disclosure

Threat actors began exploiting CVE-2026-21589 (CVSS 9.3) within two hours of public details. The arbitrary file access flaw affects multiple Atlassian Data Center products and can expose sensitive files.

Also covered by The Hacker News, BleepingComputer

ASOS app hacked via Snowflake instance, users receive threatening alerts and data leak warnings

TechCrunch confirms ASOS breach after hackers sent rogue push notifications to customers, compromising cloud storage and customer data.

Also covered by The Register, Engadget, The Next Web, Mashable Tech, Quartz

NASA converts 7,500 contractors to civil servant positions

NASA is converting 7,500 contractors to civil servant positions under a new directive, aiming for a coherent vision for the future.

Planetary Kelvin wave headed for California explained

A strong planetary Kelvin wave is moving toward California; experts explain it's not a freak phenomenon but a normal atmospheric wave.

WeLion New Energy develops semi-solid-state batteries for EVs and drones

WeLion's semi-solid-state cells improve safety and energy density over lithium-ion, aiming to power electric cars, boats, and drones.

Record-late first Atlantic hurricane may be forming in the Gulf

A storm in the Gulf of Mexico has a 90% chance of hurricane formation within 48 hours. Forecast models suggest it could make landfall in the United States and become the Atlantic's record-latest first hurricane.

Also covered by Gizmodo

Permanent daylight saving time could harm sleep and mental health, analysis says

A Canadian analysis warns that permanent daylight saving time could harm sleep and mental health. Separately, research reveals that police in England and Wales routinely fail to investigate complaints about image-based abuse, known as 'revenge porn', prompting a super-complaint from lawyers.

Also covered by The Guardian Tech, Slashdot, Hacker News

Weight-loss drugs from Eli Lilly and Novo Nordisk show signs of slowing biological aging

Drugmakers Eli Lilly and Novo Nordisk report that patients taking their weight-loss drugs show signs of slower biological aging, according to molecular 'aging clock' readouts. The findings suggest the drugs may have anti-aging effects beyond weight loss.

Francis Halzen wins 2026 Nobel Prize in Physics

The 2026 Nobel Prize in Physics is awarded to Francis Halzen for his contributions to physics, as announced by the Nobel Prize organization.

Also covered by Wired, Slashdot, Hacker News

Reviews praise 'Artificial' as a dark satirical warning about AI's creators

The film 'Artificial' roasts AI's creators and sends a dark warning about dangers. Gizmodo calls it a real good Christmas present for Altman haters.

Also covered by Gizmodo

Paramount and Hasbro team with Steven Spielberg and Michael Bay for new live-action Transformers movie

Polygon reports that Paramount and Hasbro are developing a new live-action Transformers film with Steven Spielberg and director Michael Bay attached.

Also covered by Gizmodo, IGN

Galaxy Z Fold 8 is $1,549 right now, its lowest price ever

<div class="feat-image"><img src="https://9to5google.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2026/07/galaxy-z-fold-8-review-41.jpg?quality=82&strip=all&w=1600" /></div><p class="wp-block-paragraph">Mere months after its launch, Samsung’s Galaxy Z Fold 8 is discounted by hundreds for Amazon’s Prime Day to its lowest price yet.</p> <a class="more-link" href="https://9to5google.com/2026/10/06/galaxy-z-fold-8-price-amazon-prime-day/#more-732643">more…</a>

Also covered by 9to5Google, Android Authority

Ofcom investigates Meta over Instagram Instants safety checks under Online Safety Act

UK communications regulator Ofcom has opened an investigation into Meta over potential breaches of the Online Safety Act related to the launch of Instagram Instants, a Snapchat-style feature. The watchdog is examining whether Meta carried out adequate risk assessments.

Also covered by The Next Web, Quartz

Spotify expands Music Quiz trivia feature to cover over 2,000 artists

Spotify is expanding its Music Quiz feature to include songs from over 2,000 artists, offering users a broader trivia experience.

Also covered by CNET, Android Authority

Bose QuietComfort 2 headphones reviewed: comfortable but noise cancellation could be better

Reviews of the Bose QuietComfort 2 (2nd Gen) headphones are mixed: while praised for comfort, some find noise cancellation less effective than expected. The headphones are also noted for their super comfortable design.

Also covered by MakeUseOf

Arturia adds proper sound design tools to its AstroLab synths

Arturia's AstroLab series was already amongst the best stage keyboards out there. They essentially put the company's AnalogLab suite of vintage synth emulations, sampled pianos, and original instrument plugins into playable hardware. But they were ultimately glorified preset browsers. You could lightly tweak patches using the four macro controls, or dial in some effects, but […]

Big Oil asks Supreme Court to kill climate lawsuits before trial

Oil companies say federal law should block state climate deception claims.

Kevin Roose did not use AI to write his book about AI

The author of The AGI Chronicles confirms his book was written entirely by a human, despite its subject matter.

Tech companies push to redefine what counts as a recording with AI hardware

An opinion piece argues that with AI-powered devices, tech companies are blurring the line between recording and not recording, challenging long-standing assumptions about privacy and consent.

AI Subscription Models Tested as Few Consumers Pay

Subscription models may not be enough of a lure.

Best October Prime Day mattress and bedding deals include Birch and cooling sheets

Wired rounds up the best mattress and bedding deals on Amazon Prime Day, including discounts on Birch organic mattresses and favorite cooling sheets.

Bloomberg Horizons Middle East & Africa video covers regional developments

Bloomberg's Horizons program for October 6, 2026 provides a video overview of key economic and political developments in the Middle East and Africa.

Bluesky wants to give you your own domain on the open web

Bluesky says the process will still take 18-24 months, so don't expect your new, shortened 'bsky' handle any time soon.

Comics say Sebastian Maniscalco's SiriusXM channel hurts up-and-coming talent

Comedian Sebastian Maniscalco faces backlash from fellow comics who claim his takeover of SiriusXM's Raw Comedy channel is harming up-and-coming talent.

Abdul El-Sayed launches ad blitz attacking Mike Rogers over surveillance support

Michigan Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed releases a new ad campaign titled 'Mike Rogers Is Watching You' that attacks his opponent's support for surveillance, leaning into voter concerns about privacy.

Pebble Flow 2027 all-electric RV adds solar upgrade and 45 kWh battery

The Pebble Flow 2027 model features a 45 kWh LFP battery and solar upgrade, enabling off-grid camping and the ability to charge an EV.

Ars Technica promotes ArsPro subscription for better reading experience

Ars Technica promotes its ArsPro subscription, offering a better reading experience and directly supporting journalism.

Citi Takes Top Spot in Global IPO Underwriting Through September

Citigroup Inc. took top spot for underwriters in global initial public offerings for the year through September after working on some of the biggest share sales in Asia and the US.

Best Amazon Prime Day pet deals on feeders, litter boxes, and more (2026)

Wired recommends automatic feeders, litter boxes, fountains, and cameras from Amazon's Prime Big Deal Days pet deals.

Mistral’s new 1T model aims to leapfrog closed and open rivals

French AI lab Mistral AI has released Mistral Large 4, a new large multimodal model aiming to leapfrog both American and Chinese rivals.

12 best Prime Day toy deals include Lego, STEM kits, and board games for October 2026

Wired lists the best Amazon Prime Big Deal Days discounts on toys, including Lego sets, STEM toys, and board games, offering savings for kids and adults. The roundup covers a variety of popular toy categories.

Silicon Valley’s AI wunderkind launches Underdog, the most private Instinct/Muse competitor yet

Sigil Wen, backed by a Silicon Valley's who-who, has built an on-device AI assistant that promises to be free, fully private, and capable for everyday tasks.

EU condemns drone attacks that sank two cargo ships near NATO countries

Unmanned drones sank two cargo ships and set another afire near NATO countries, killing sailors. The EU called the attacks 'unacceptable' as investigations continue.

Pinterest's AI Beauty Guides turn Pins into salon action plans

Pinterest's new AI-powered Beauty Guides translate hair and nail Pins into salon terminology. The feature adds estimated costs, appointment times, and maintenance needs.

JPMorgan Tops Global AI Banking Index for Fifth Straight Year

JPMorgan Chase & Co. held its spot as the world’s most advanced bank in artificial intelligence for a fifth straight year, widening its lead over rivals in an annual ranking that shows AI deployment across the industry is accelerating at a record pace.

Also covered by Quartz

Apple TV's great year continues with cozy new series Small Prophets

Apple TV+ adds Small Prophets, a cozy new series, to its 2026 lineup. The streaming service continues to broaden its range of series to compete with Disney and Netflix.

Also covered by 9to5Mac

Ubisoft officially revives Watch Dogs with a huge update and director's cut for next year

Ubisoft confirms a major update for the Watch Dogs franchise, including a director's cut of Watch Dogs: Legion, marking the return of the abandoned open-world series.

Also covered by IGN, Wccftech

AMD CEO Sees Very High Chip Demand, Urges AI Firms to Cooperate

Advanced Micro Devices Inc.’s Lisa Su predicted “very high” chip demand continuing for the next few years, even as the industry faces challenges such as concerns over AI’s safety.

Also covered by The Next Web

Anthropic expands Claude Startups program with free year of Claude Team and $1,000 in credits

Anthropic is offering startups up to $7k in Claude benefits, including a free year of Claude Team and $1,000 in credits, along with partner perks and expertise.

Also covered by CNBC Technology, Quartz, TechRadar

Netflix and Supermassive Games launch interactive horror game 'The Conjuring: Unspoken'

Netflix partners with Until Dawn developer Supermassive Games to release an interactive horror game set in The Conjuring universe, available this Halloween.

Also covered by Polygon

LibreOffice says 'no AI' is now a software feature, citing user privacy

TechCrunch reports that the LibreOffice project has no plans to add AI to its default configuration, positioning the absence of AI as a privacy-respecting feature.

Also covered by TechRadar

P.T. fan-made native PC port hits 1.0 with DLSS 4.5, ray tracing, and mod support

LoreanXavier's native P.T. PC port reached version 1.0.1, adding DLSS 4.5, frame generation, ray tracing, and mod support. Hideo Kojima has acknowledged the project.

Also covered by IGN, Wccftech

Garmin just launched two new smartwatches, including the Enduro 4

Garmin has revealed the high-end Enduro 4 and Approach S72 smartwatches.

Also covered by Android Authority, Gizmodo

Best Prime Day gaming deals include PS5 games, gaming monitors, and accessories

Amazon Prime Big Deal Days offers discounts on top PS5 releases like Star Wars: Zero Company, gaming monitors from Alienware, and more.

Also covered by Tom's Hardware, Mashable Tech, Polygon, IGN

House Democrat introduces bill to ban candidates from betting on their own races, with $10K fine

The No Betting on Your Own Race Act would impose fines of $10,000 or triple the financial gain on candidates who trade on their own elections, whichever is greater.

Also covered by ReadWrite, Decrypt

Online vigilantes try to doxx Cornell 7 Jane Doe as New York weighs intoxication loophole

Online vigilantes tried to expose the Cornell University student who filed a gang rape lawsuit against seven fraternity members, leading three other women to be falsely identified and harassed. The case comes as New York examines its voluntary intoxication loophole.

Also covered by Wired, Mashable Tech

Utah becomes first state to let AI examine patients and prescribe medication without direct human oversight

Utah has launched a pilot program allowing AI to examine patients and prescribe certain medications, such as acne treatments, without direct human oversight. The program is limited in scope and only covers specific conditions.

Also covered by TechSpot, Hacker News

Best Amazon Prime Day espresso machine, coffee maker, and grinder deals (2026)

Prime Day Ninja deals include discounts on drip and espresso coffee makers, with recommendations from a coffee tester.

Also covered by Mashable Tech, TechRadar

Pennsylvania measles outbreak tops 1,000 cases as US cases hit 35-year high; New York declares state of emergency

The measles outbreak in Pennsylvania has topped 1,000 cases as US cases hit a 35-year high. New York has declared a state of emergency as the disease spreads rapidly.

Also covered by Techdirt, Gizmodo

Former PlayStation chief Shawn Layden calls Sony's 2028 disc cutoff a 'significant brand hit'

Shawn Layden, former CEO of Sony Interactive Entertainment, criticizes Sony's decision to go fully discless with the PS6, warning it could damage the brand and alienate consumers.

Also covered by Decrypt, Wccftech

2026 US midterms shaping up as the most watched, recorded, and challenged election in history

Axios reports the 2026 midterms are on track to be the most intensely observed, recorded, dissected, and legally challenged election in American history.

Also covered by Axios

ICANN's 2026 new gTLD applications include .agent, .agi, .meow, .fart, and .lan

ICANN receives new generic top-level domain applications for .agent, .agi, .meow, .fart, and .lan, among others, cataloged by gtlds.fyi.

Also covered by The Verge, The Register, TechRadar, Hacker News

Raspberry Pi Desktop returns to PCs and Macs after four years

Raspberry Pi Desktop is available again for PCs and Macs, now based on Debian 13 and featuring remote control via Raspberry Pi Connect.

Also covered by TechSpot, How-To Geek