Daily archive
19 stories from 20 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 Polygon, TechSpot, 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.
#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.
#OpenAI safety lead David Robinson resigned, warning in The Atlantic that the company's culture is broken. In a separate interview, he called for AI to be regulated with the same rigor as nuclear power plants, emphasizing the need for layers of redundancy and careful planning.
Also covered by The Verge, TechCrunch, The Guardian Tech, Engadget, The Next Web
#Jagex reveals RuneScape 4 in Unreal Engine and an animated series with MoistCr1TiKaL. The company also clarifies its position on generative AI in a Reddit post.
Also covered by Gizmodo, Hacker News
#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.
#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 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.
#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.
#Starting in October 2026, Google cuts free users to its weakest Gemini model and locks $5/month AI Plus subscribers out of Pro access. The changes also add Deep Think to the AI Pro tier.
Also covered by 9to5Mac, XDA Developers, The Decoder, TechRadar, Hacker News
#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 has frozen its open-source vulnerability rewards program due to a significant rise in low-quality, AI-generated submissions. The deluge of AI slop has overwhelmed the program, prompting the pause.
Also covered by Tom's Hardware
#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.
#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 announced plans to evolve its RE Engine into an AI-generation game engine, aiming to create games together with AI. The move signals a major shift in the company's development strategy.
Also covered by IGN
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