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129 stories from 42 outlets. Times show when each story first broke, in UTC.
Bloomberg reports Apple's upcoming smart home devices will include a doorbell, thermostat, and other accessories developed through a partnership with LG Electronics.
Also covered by AppleInsider
#MIT Technology Review's annual list of the most promising climate tech companies for 2026 highlights innovators in renewable energy, carbon capture, and more.
#Brett Adcock's AI hardware startup Hark launched Hark Pro, a proactive AI software interface. The company plans to release its first hardware devices next year, with the app designed by a former Apple designer.
Also covered by TechCrunch, The Next Web, Gizmodo, Quartz
#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, SiliconANGLE, The Decoder, The Next Web, Quartz
#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, Slashdot
#The Emmys are reportedly leaving broadcast TV for Prime Video in a deal worth $120 million. This is the latest award show to be picked up by a streamer.
Also covered by TechCrunch, Engadget, Gizmodo, Quartz, How-To Geek
#Bloomberg Crypto podcast discusses the Clarity fallout, Figure executive chairman Mike Cagney, and crypto venture capital with guests including Kristin Smith.
#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.
#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.
#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.
#Waymo increased its inaugural debt raise to $5 billion, tapping lenders to fuel robotaxi expansion globally as it scales operations.
#Uber agreed to buy catering platform ezCater in an all-cash $2.3 billion deal, giving Uber Eats access to more than 140,000 restaurants and over $2.5 billion in annual gross bookings.
Also covered by TechCrunch, The Next Web, Quartz
#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.
#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.
#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.
#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.
#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
#Bank of America analysts warn that ASML's advanced chip packaging technique poses a threat to BE Semiconductor Industries' share price.
Also covered by The Next Web
#AI infrastructure developer ASP Data Center AS is considering an Oslo IPO that could raise about $100 million, per sources.
#A survey finds that 90% of VMware users are exploring alternatives due to rising licensing costs, with users wanting to reduce risk and avoid disruption.
Also covered by Slashdot
#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.
#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.
#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.
#Seagate Technology and Toshiba are competing to acquire TDK Corp.'s magnetic-heads business for hard-disk drives, as both seek to meet growing demand for AI data-center storage. The deal would help the rivals secure critical components for high-capacity HDDs used in cloud and enterprise environments.
#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.
#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.
#Banks are financing AI chip infrastructure in Asia, with $8.2 trillion in planned investments, raising concerns about debt risk.
#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.
#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
#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
#Anker's 100W universal travel adapter drops to $63.99 during October Prime Day. The device supports outlets in over 200 countries and includes multiple USB ports.
Also covered by PCWorld
#Wi-Fi Alliance certifications reveal two unannounced PlayStation products, one of which is likely an OLED update to the PlayStation Portal game streaming handheld.
#The original Auk countertop garden is on clearance for $199, including everything needed to grow herbs indoors.
#Macworld rounds up the best Prime Day deals on MacBook Air, MacBook Pro, MacBook Neo, and Mac mini, with significant discounts available.
Also covered by Macworld, PCWorld
#Waterdrop Filter offers discounts on its water filtration products during Amazon's Fall Prime Day sale.
Also covered by XDA Developers, How-To Geek
#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
#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
#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.
#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
#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.
#Amazon Prime members can play Star Wars: Galactic Racer on Amazon Luna starting today, including the campaign mode.
Also covered by Polygon, IGN, Wccftech
#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
#Wired reviews the GamerCard, a pocket-size Raspberry Pi handheld with a fantastic retro-ready screen but awful controls and awkward software.
#Wired rounds up the best Amazon Prime Big Deal Days discounts on soundbars, making it easier to upgrade home entertainment setups. The deals cover a range of models and price points.
#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.
#The Verge reviews the BougeRV DuneRover, a remote-controlled wagon with animated lighting that can carry over 200 pounds and flatten hills.
#Bloomberg's Mark Gurman reports Apple plans to unveil a home hub, new HomePod mini, and Apple TV 4K on October 13. MacRumors adds that Apple is planning another set of product launches later in the month.
Also covered by 9to5Mac, Macworld
#Anthropic is expanding access to its most advanced AI models, allowing a select group of organizations to test the startup’s cutting-edge cyber capabilities in collaboration with the US government.
Also covered by Quartz
#Bloomberg reports that open-source AI models, once downloaded, make it almost impossible to track illegal acts such as child exploitation.
#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.
#Mistral is positioning its new Le Chonk model as the best open-weight AI offering outside China. The model also brings AI cybersecurity to businesses with full user control.
Also covered by The Register, CNET, ZDNET, Tech.eu
#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.
#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.
#Google announced Nano Banana 2.1, the next version of its image generation model, via Google AI Studio. Specific capability changes were not detailed.
Also covered by Android Authority, Hacker News
#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.
#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.
#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.
#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.
#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.
#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 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 Decoder, The Next Web, Quartz
#Faisal Al Bannai speaks at AI Everything conference about a new Falcon AI model attuned to Emirati dialect and exciting AI startups.
#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.
#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.
#Figure co-founder Mike Cagney discusses blockchain's potential for equities and the latest funding round for his new company Navra on Bloomberg Crypto.
#Furientis, a defense startup, raised $25 million from Benchmark to scale production of affordable missile interceptors. This marks Benchmark's first pure defense investment.
#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.
#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.
#Bridge Neurotech plans to build a wearable brain-computer interface using ultrasound, positioning itself as a competitor to Sam Altman's Merge Labs.
#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.
#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.
#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.
#Type One Energy raised $200 million to build a fusion power plant, aiming for grid connection by 2034 with a lean approach.
#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.
#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 MakeUseOf
#A federal judge orders Apple to pay an additional $184 million in interest on the $634 million it owes to medical technology company Masimo for patent infringement related to the Apple Watch. The total now exceeds $818 million.
Also covered by 9to5Mac, AppleInsider
#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
#Google announced a 20-year power purchase agreement with Constellation Energy to update six nuclear power plant sites across the US, aiming to generate more electricity for its power-hungry AI data centers. The deal is valued at $4.3 billion.
Also covered by The Verge, The Next Web, Quartz
#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
#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.
#Meta is testing a new Facebook UX in India that sends some users directly into full-screen video, putting Reels front and center.
#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
#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
#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.
#Goldman Sachs' data was exposed in a hack of accounting firm EY earlier this year, according to a person familiar with the matter.
#ASOS app users in the UK received push notifications claiming the retailer's Snowflake instance was compromised. The breach exposed customer data and led to threatening alerts.
Also covered by Engadget, Mashable Tech, The Next Web, BleepingComputer, Quartz
#Trump Mobile appears to have suffered a data breach exposing names, home addresses, emails, phone numbers, and order information for 3,615 people. The incident was first reported by PCMag and Straight Arrow News.
Also covered by The Register
#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 SiliconANGLE, The Next Web
#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
#Atlassian warns of a critical vulnerability in eight Data Center products that allows unauthenticated attackers to read specific files in the web application root directory, provided they know the file's exact name and path.
Also covered by The Hacker News, BleepingComputer
#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.
#NASA is converting 7,500 contractors to civil servant positions under a new directive, aiming for a coherent vision for the future.
#A strong planetary Kelvin wave is moving toward California; experts explain it's not a freak phenomenon but a normal atmospheric wave.
#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 Hacker News
#WeLion's semi-solid-state cells improve safety and energy density over lithium-ion, aiming to power electric cars, boats, and drones.
#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
#Comedian Sebastian Maniscalco faces backlash from fellow comics who claim his takeover of SiriusXM's Raw Comedy channel is harming up-and-coming talent.
#Anthropic broadens its Claude Startups program, offering eligible founders $1,000 in API credits, a free year of Claude Team, and up to $45,000 in third-party discounts.
Also covered by CNBC Technology, Quartz
#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.
#<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
#Wired rounds up the best Prime Day deals on coffee gear, including Breville, Keurig, Fellow, and AeroPress, with options for espresso enthusiasts and one-button brewers.
#Polygon reports that Paramount and Hasbro are developing a new live-action Transformers film with Steven Spielberg and director Michael Bay attached.
#Netflix announced The Conjuring: Unspoken, a new horror game set in The Conjuring universe, launching exclusively on Netflix on October 13th. Players use their phone as a controller.
#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.
#Ars Technica promotes its ArsPro subscription, offering a better reading experience and directly supporting journalism.
#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.
#Wired rounds up the best mattress and bedding deals on Amazon Prime Day, including discounts on Birch organic mattresses and favorite cooling sheets.
#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
#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.
#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 […]
#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, Polygon, IGN
#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.
#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.
#Bluesky says the process will still take 18-24 months, so don't expect your new, shortened 'bsky' handle any time soon.
#French AI lab Mistral AI has released Mistral Large 4, a new large multimodal model aiming to leapfrog both American and Chinese rivals.
#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.
#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
#Oil companies say federal law should block state climate deception claims.
#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
#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
#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.
#Wired recommends automatic feeders, litter boxes, fountains, and cameras from Amazon's Prime Big Deal Days pet deals.
#The author of The AGI Chronicles confirms his book was written entirely by a human, despite its subject matter.
#Subscription models may not be enough of a lure.
#The Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers is considering adding hundreds of new top-level domains, including .meow and .fart, expanding the internet's naming system.
#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
#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.
#Bloomberg's Horizons program for October 6, 2026 provides a video overview of key economic and political developments in the Middle East and Africa.
#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.
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