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Generated: 2026-10-03 06:00:04 | Timespan: 72h | Period: 24h
OpenAI Has Sent Notices of Sketchy AI Behavior to Over 100 Organizations So Far
None of the instances of what OpenAI calls “misaligned agent activity" have been as severe as the Hugging Face attack so far, the company said in a blog post.
OpenAI’s new agent is a shot at Meta — but can it compete with free?
At OpenAI's annual DevDay conference, the company pulled out all the stops to compete with its rivals - primarily Meta, whose Muse AI agent platform has seen early runaway success. CEO Sam Altman walked onstage to cheers and announced Dots, a "real-deal AI" a…
Sony brings AI graphics upscaling to the regular PS5
Sony is launching a new AI upscaling technology specifically for the regular PS5. The new tech, called Quick Spectral Super Resolution (QSSR), is a "new performance tier of AI upscaling" that's a result of Sony's Project Amethyst work with AMD, according to a…
Exclusive: Neurable’s First Brain-Scanning Headphones Want to Fine-Tune Your Focus
The company claims that its new device, the Neurable One, can keep you in the zone, calculate the best time to take a break, and tell you when your “brain battery” needs a recharge.
Workers Are Managing AI Bots — Without Getting Manager Pay
A new report reveals that more workers than ever are managing AI bots without a raise or title change.
Trump’s ‘AI Accord’ Does Little to Actually Keep AI Safe, Experts Say
The president got Big Tech leaders to sign a voluntary agreement for overseeing AI safety. But it leaves big questions unanswered.
DoorDash Unveils AI Food Ordering Through Apple's Messages App
DoorDash is inviting U.S. customers to join a waitlist for an AI assistant that can take food orders through Apple's Messages app (via Bloomberg). The phone number used in the conversation connects the request to a customer's DoorDash account. The assist…
Google Unveils Gemini 4 Argon, Retaking Benchmark Lead Over OpenAI and Anthropic
Google has unveiled Gemini 4 Argon, a new frontier AI model that it says leads or ties rivals on 13 of 18 disclosed benchmarks. The model is initially being released only to trusted cyber defenders and select pre-release testers, with broader availability pla…
Yes, you are waiting longer for Uber rides, a new study says
Uber wait times and costs increase as study by Columbia Business School shows a 19% rise in delays and 53% hike in per-mile charges.
Madison Square Garden’s James Dolan Is Spending Big on New York’s Governor Race
James Dolan has put surveillance at the center of his sports and entertainment empire. Now he’s getting involved in GOP politics by backing a candidate who supports Flock, ICE, and AI data centers.
OpenAI President Reportedly Pulls Support From Controversial AI Super PAC
After intense backlash, the New York Times reports that Greg Brockman won't fulfill his donation promises to Leading The Future.
Spain and China are cosying up - to the anger of many in the EU
Amid global tumult, the two countries alliance is not the only unlikely pairing.
Meta launches 'Edits Assistant' for Instagram: users stay in control creatively
Meta is rolling out "Edits Assistant" for its Instagram Edits app. The AI helps with analytics. Users remain in creative control of their content.
UGREEN's local AI NAS rolls out huge price drops ahead of its Kickstarter launch
UGREEN's dropping the MSRP on its upcoming local AI NAS, and if you've already made your deposit, you're eligible for a gift.
Gemini 4 Is Here: When You May Be Able to Use Google’s New AI Model
Gemini 4 Argon is only available to cyber defenders now, a sign Google is gearing up for a wider launch soon.
How Young AI Founders Win Patents, Pilots and Press Before Their First Funding Round — and How You Can Copy Their Playbook
The youngest founders in AI can't lean on a track record, so they build proof instead. Their four-move playbook works at any age.
I Tested the Three Big Voice Assistants to See Who’s Best at Predicting Weather
Pitting Gemini, Alexa Plus and Siri AI against each other revealed how well these assistants can interpret local weather.
Raising Your Prices Can Help You Fight Rising Customer Acquisition Costs (But Only If You’re Careful)
Acquiring new customers costs more than ever. But you can only raise your prices if the value you’re offering is clear.
Apple's Smart Home Camera Will Apparently Have 'No Video Recording'
On his new Power On podcast, Bloomberg's Mark Gurman said Apple's smart home camera will have "no video recording." Instead, he described the rumored product as a sensor that will be capable of "analyzing your environment in your home" using AI. "This is g…
You’ll soon be able to order DoorDash by text message
DoorDash is launching new ways to use the local delivery platform, including text message ordering, drone deliveries, and retail returns. The new message ordering feature builds on capabilities that the Ask DoorDash AI chatbot introduced to the DoorDash app i…
Ford CEO says AI is taking over spreadsheet jobs. It still needs humans to fix robots.
Ford CEO Jim Farley says AI could change or eliminate some finance jobs while leaving skilled-trades work more insulated.
Fitbit Air finally lands in India, but you won't like the pricing
The Fitbit Air just launched in India, but Google is charging ₹13,999 ($146) for the fitness tracker, a $46 increase over what it costs in North America.
Google Reportedly Tests Paying Publishers For AI Search Results
Google is reportedly testing a program that pays around 100 publishers based on how much their content contributes to its AI-powered search features. According to The Information, one publisher earned more than $1 million over a year, while another has receiv…
Travel plans? Here's what to know as measles exposures reach trains and games
Measles is traveling, with outbreaks in Pennsylvania, Ohio and New York, and exposures on transportation and in sports. What should you know before getting on a plane or train?
Montana starts enforcing Medicaid work requirements on Oct 1. Patients are confused
In most states, people with Medicaid coverage will have to prove they're working, volunteering or studying, starting Jan. 1. But Montana is starting that early, and it's sowing confusion and anxiety.
SaaS companies' newest rivals are their own customers
Software giants downplayed SaaSpocalypse warnings, but Spotify, Twilio, and other companies are AI-coding certain tools.
Trump Asked Grok About Potential Blowback Before Kidnapping Venezuela’s President: Report
It's horrifying to imagine Trump asking AI for advice.
2 Driverless Cars Crashed Going 155 mph. That Could Be a Good Thing
Only two of five vehicles finished the race around a notoriously difficult Formula 1 track, exposing what happens when autonomous systems meet blind corners, sensor failures, and physics.
Apple Mac Studio (M5 Ultra) Review: Unlimited Power
The Mac Studio can run frontier-level AI language models locally. It’s only a preview of what’s to come.
Inside our months-long investigation into Kevin O’Leary’s Utah data center debacle
Today I’m talking with Josh Dzieza, a longtime features writer here at The Verge, about Kevin O’Leary’s plans to build a massive data center in Utah. The idea was to build the world’s biggest data centers — a 40,000-acre AI campus with nine gigawatts of powe…
NYC is now the first city in America that bans sketchy subscriptions
New York City residents struggling to get out of recurring subscription fees can now submit complaints to the city government. As of Thursday, the city's click-to-cancel rule has taken effect, which requires businesses to make it as easy to cancel a subscript…
What even is a ‘microdrama’?
On Monday, Variety reported that RoseBerry Media is recutting episodes of the Australian soap opera Neighbours "into microdramas." These clips will be available on Epis, a short-form vertical video streaming platform. Though Neighbours ran for 41 seasons from…
Google Is Already Having Problems With Its Latest AI Model
Benchmark scores can be misleading.
Lemmo’s fancy e-bike is one of the first with a semi-solid state battery
The Lemmo 3 is the first cargo bike from the respected German e-bike maker. This premium, step-through longtail is a slightly less insane take on Rivian's Also TM-B, with one major advantage: it's one of the first electric bikes to feature a semi-solid state …
Welcome to Opt Out October: It’s Time to Ditch Unwanted Subscriptions and AI Spies
It’s a good month to reassess old accounts and retake control of your data and privacy.
Valve’s Poker Face Around the Steam Deck 2 Is Finally Starting to Crack
Valve’s next-gen handheld could run the ‘Gainsborough’ chip, and only nerds will understand the significance.
Galaxy S26 looks more expensive these days: price hikes roll out online
Reports highlight incoming price increases for the Galaxy S26 series across the board. While the majority remain consistent, one device is the outlier, with a larger jump.
The White House Is Starting to Panic Over the Midterms
President Donald Trump still thinks Republicans have a shot. His aides are less convinced.
Google announces Gemini 4 and says it’s so capable that only ‘trusted cyber defenders’ can have it right now
Google today revealed its next AI frontier model, which it's calling Gemini 4 Argon. The new model delivers "frontier performance in complex workflows across real-world software engineering, enterprise knowledge work like legal and finance, and cybersecurity …
AI Agents Targeted Canadian Government in ‘Rudimentary Hacking Attempts’
The agents wanted early 20th century divorce statistics.
Samsung Suddenly Raises Prices $100 on Most Galaxy S26 Phones
An S26 Ultra with 1TB of storage now lists for $2,000.
Micron’s DRAM Revenue Shot Up 343% Compared to Last Year, Courtesy of RAM Shortage
Soaring AI demand and surging RAM prices are making bank for Micron, the U.S.'s only high-bandwidth memory manufacturer.
MacBook Neo’s Next Competitor Is HP’s $700 OmniBook 5
The OmniBook 5 14 AI PC has a larger OLED display than the Neo, and HP promises it will have better battery life, too.
Reddit says it has to cut back access to ‘Old Reddit’ because of AI bots
Reddit is further limiting who can use the "Old Reddit" experience as part of its efforts to combat scraping and automated traffic. Reddit recently started forcing users to log in to be able to use Old Reddit, but in the "next few months," the company says th…
Singapore Is Proving to Be One of the Worst Places in the World to Post AI Slop
FAFO.
Son who used AI to help save mum's life hopes case unlocks clues for other Parkinson's patients
Doctors say clinical trials are needed to understand more after Ed Patrick identified a potential side effect of a Parkinson's drug.
How the new prison release scheme will work - and number of inmates to be freed
Hundreds of eligible offenders will leave jails in England and Wales on 1 October, under the government's early prison release plan.
DoorDash Debuts Text-to-Order AI Agent for People Who Find It a Little Too Hard to Order DoorDash
At what point does convenience go too far?
USPS Is Putting Dashcams in Mail Trucks to Keep an Eye on ‘Community Safety’
The number of roving surveillance machines is growing by the day.
Potato by air
The Wing Hummingbird 7000W-B delivery drone weighs less than 15 pounds. It has 16 propellers - four for horizontal movement and 12 for vertical - a top speed of 60 miles per hour, a carrying capacity of up to 2.7 pounds, and a delivery radius of about six mil…
Amazon Delivery Driver Smart Glasses Will Snap Pictures of… Everything?
Amazon continues its rollout of AI smart glasses to help streamline the delivery process. Meanwhile, the privacy concerns are growing.
Picanha, prices and politics: What Brazil's favorite steak says about the election
Lula promised Brazilians four years ago they'd be able to afford picanha again. Now, as he seeks another term, the price of the country's favorite cut of beef is telling a different story.
These TCL smartphones and tablets are designed to protect your eye health — and a bunch of them are heavily discounted at Amazon today
Amazon's Big Deal Days sale is almost here, but you don't need to wait to score some exceptional deals on TCL NXTPAPER devices.
Samsung's new Galaxy Tab S12 tablets are thinner, faster and more expensive
Samsung's Galaxy Tab S12 Ultra and Tab S12 Plus bring improved battery life, Galaxy AI, and massive 120Hz AMOLED displays.
I tested Eufy's E50, and it has everything you need in a local security camera system
Eufy's E50 system contains four PoE cameras, an NVR with a 2TB hard drive, and all the accessories you need to set up the cameras around your home.
Here’s What It Takes to Become an Industry Leader — and Stay There
Are you ready to reach the top of the mountain in your industry?
I Visited Lightship’s AE.1 EV Travel Trailer, and Now I Want to Take an Off-the-Grid Road Trip
The company, founded by Tesla veterans, is expanding manufacturing in Colorado to keep up with demand from RV enthusiasts.
I Visited Lightship’s AE.1 EV Travel Trailer, and Now I Want to Take an Off-the-Grid Road Trip
The company, founded by Tesla veterans, is expanding manufacturing in Colorado to keep up with demand from RV enthusiasts.
Trump Administration Launches New AI-Powered 'America.gov' Website
fahrbot-bot shares a report from CNN: President Donald Trump on Tuesday unveiled America.gov, a government website meant to serve as a one-stop shop for people trying to accomplish basic tasks like renewing a passport, enrolling in Medicare or applying for di…
Singapore Pilots a Government-Built Dating Service
Longtime Slashdot reader AmiMoJo shares a report from Mashable: Singapore's government is trying its hand at matchmaking again. The country's Government Technology Agency (GovTech) has launched FirstDate, a pilot dating service for singles aged 21 to 35. For …
Three New Apple Smart Home Products Coming on October 13
Apple plans to introduce a series of new smart home products on Tuesday, October 13, according to Bloomberg's Mark Gurman. Apple reportedly plans to debut its long-awaited smart home hub device, a new HomePod mini, and a new Apple TV. The new HomePod m…
Apple Working to Expand HomeKit
Apple is working to revamp HomeKit amid a new push into the smart home market, according to Bloomberg's Mark Gurman. In a report that detailed the impending launch of next-generation Apple TV and HomePod mini models, as well as Apple's all-new smart hom…
An 87-year-old woman whose eviction sparked protests in Spain is returning home
María del Carmen Abascal's case has drawn tens of thousands of people to the streets in recent days and led the Spanish government to present measures to address the country's housing crisis.
Foster care often fails kids with disabilities. Consider these cases
Disabled kids make up the largest group in foster care. They have the worst outcomes. They stay in foster care longest. They're the most likely to die.
‘Carrie’ Review: Mike Flanagan’s Remake Is a Timely (and Terrifying) High School Tragedy
Prime Video's Carrie is a poignant retelling of Stephen King's iconic horror story. All eight episodes will premiere on Wednesday, Oct. 7.
Microsoft’s Office and Teams chief is leaving
After nearly 18 years at LinkedIn and Microsoft, Ryan Roslansky is leaving the company. Roslansky, who until recently was the CEO of LinkedIn, was promoted to the head of Office last year and then took control of Microsoft Teams earlier this year. Roslansky's…
Inside Microsoft’s big Copilot rethink
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,…
Cops May Have Found a Way Around One of Apple’s Toughest iPhone Security Features
Time to find a new way to protect your device.
Bill Nighy wins best host at British Podcast Awards
The actor has become an agony uncle in what award organisers called an "irresistibly endearing series".
Sony’s Bringing Its Best PS5 Pro Tech to the Regular PlayStation 5… Kind Of
And before you ask, it has nothing to do with game discs.
The People of Utah vs. Kevin O’Leary
On the morning of May 11th, the celebrity investor Kevin O’Leary appeared on Fox Business and announced that he was under attack by Chinese agents. For weeks, he had been going on TV and posting online to tout his project, called Wonder Valley, after his nic…
HP’s MacBook Neo Competitor Might Cost You More Than You Think
A colorful shell and pretty screen set the HP OmniBook 5 apart. But make sure to pay attention to the RAM spec.
Amazon Refreshes Kindle, Kindle Paperwhite, and Kindle Colorsoft E-Readers With Flush Screens
There are also fun new colors and two page-turning accessories—a wireless remote and a cover case—that keep the e-reader fresh.
In this Surreal Tale, an Artist Finds Joy in Becoming an Orange
Read the short story 'The Raspberry Manifesto of Professor Warana' by Adam-Troy Castro right here on io9, courtesy of Lightspeed Magazine.
Samsung Galaxy Glasses are coming sooner than you might think
Samsung's Galaxy Glasses are reportedly launching in November.
McDonald’s and Walmart Are Part of the Widening Fray Over Surveillance Pricing
The Federal Trade Commission has urged companies to be transparent about their pricing, but that may not be enough.
Samsung finally takes on Shokz with its first clip-on Galaxy Buds
Samsung's Galaxy Buds On abandon the traditional in-ear seal for a clip-on, open-ear design optimized for workout stability and spatial awareness.
Has Your Growth Stalled? More Marketing May Not Be the Answer. Here’s Where to Look Instead.
When growth stalls, most entrepreneurs assume they need more marketing. But often the root problem isn't visibility. It's clear positioning.
Amazon’s delivery driver smart glasses will reportedly take photos ‘almost constantly’
Amazon deliveries could soon come with a new catch: the delivery driver's smart glasses will be snapping photos of anything they see while they're in use, including people and private property. Bloomberg reports that the glasses could take "several thousand c…
Microsoft Windows and Surface Event: What We Expect to See on Oct. 7
No, we’re not expecting Windows 12. But we could get a release date for the Surface Laptop Ultra.
A new California law bans child marriage. What's the global outlook on the practice?
The governor of California has signed into law a ban on child marriage. What is the status of other efforts to ban the practice? And do bans prove effective?
Apple’s ‘HomePad’ will reportedly launch on October 13th
Apple's long-rumored smart home hub will reportedly be revealed on October 13th. Bloomberg's Mark Gurman reports that the smart home device will be revealed alongside a new HomePod mini and an upgraded Apple TV device. All three products are set to showcase S…
Amazon’s new Fire TV Stick 4K can pull power directly from your TV
The new Fire TV Stick 4K will be a little easier to set up than Amazon's previous 4K streaming sticks since it no longer requires a power adapter. You can power the device directly from your TV's USB port, like the updated entry-level Fire TV Stick Amazon lau…
Google outlines timeline to phase out Gemini Gems in favor of Skills
Google is officially sunsetting Gemini Gems and replacing them with a more versatile tool called Skills.
WhatsApp Unveils Strict Parental Controls to Head Off Looming Age Laws
The new tools allow parents to customize rules about what their children see on the platform.
Apple Is Reportedly Ready to Release Its Smarter Home Hub in 2 Weeks
Return of the iMac G4 design? The hub could feature a round base and positioning arm supporting the screen, like the company’s short-lived but friendlier iMac design.
Trump Launches a US Government Chatbot. It’s Got Some Quirks
America.gov wants to answer questions about government services. Just don’t ask it to play Minecraft, or type in the word “hotdog.”
Sick of Paying for Slow Unlimited Data? Readers Recommend This Mobile Carrier
Our People’s Picks awards narrowed down which mobile carrier is worth switching to, and the top pick may surprise you.
3 Ways Founders Can Protect Margins When Growth Slows
Reduce the cost and complexity of scaling with these three strategies.
Cycle-Tracking Apps Bring Substantial Risks to Users, Says New Analysis
This includes apps that promote the practice of cycle syncing.
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