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Local AI promises privacy, but learning to use it can overwhelm newcomers
Running an AI model on a personal computer could keep sensitive data away from cloud services, but getting started may mean buying expensive hardware and
AI Borrowing Boom Weakens a Key Brake on Corporate Bond Supply
Rising borrowing costs are no longer slowing bond sales by major technology companies, weakening a market mechanism that has typically eased pressure on inve...
Anthropic AI agent sent false murder tip to Philadelphia police
A false tip about an unsolved murder reached Philadelphia police after an Anthropic AI agent claimed it had seen someone matching a description. Police say
Easy Fox Says Its Steam Demo Costs More Than $1,000 a Day
Easy Fox says its free Steam game demo has grown far beyond expectations, with a peak of 431 players on Oct. 1. The voice-controlled driving game now costs more than $1,000 a day to run, prompting its developers to take out a bank loan. The studio is exploring local AI models and says the paid release will include expected AI costs in its price.
Google Rolls Out Gemini Agent for Business Tasks
Google is bringing Gemini into business workflows as an agent that can plan tasks, connect to company systems and act on assigned objectives. CEO Sundar Pichai said the service has more than 1 billion monthly active users, while nearly 90% of Fortune 100 businesses use Gemini Enterprise. Google says it will focus on businesses first, with consumer access to follow.
Google Raises Pixel 10a Prices by $100, Pushing Base Model to $599
Google has raised the Pixel 10a’s price by $100, turning a $499 budget-friendly option into a $599 purchase for the 128GB model. The change appeared
Gemini Adds Map Tool and Replaces Slash Commands With “@”
Gemini users will have a new way to bring Maps into a chat, while a change to the app’s command system replaces the slash key
HP’s RTX Spark OmniBooks Listed From $2,999, Top Configuration Hits $4,999
Premium Windows laptops are entering a new price bracket. HP briefly listed two OmniBook models powered by NVIDIA’s RTX Spark platform at starting prices of
Webb Traces Record-Distant Fast Radio Burst to a Surprisingly Small Galaxy
A signal that flashed across the universe in a fraction of a second has now been traced to a galaxy far smaller than astronomers expected.
Microsoft Opens Copilot Benefits to Microsoft 365 Family Members, Cuts Shared Storage
Microsoft 365 Family and Premium subscribers will soon be able to share Copilot and other AI features with up to five additional people on their
Nikon Strips AI-Assisted Microscopy Video of Contest Win
A microscope video that appeared to show the motion of tiny airway structures has been removed from Nikon’s contest rankings after the company ruled that
A Smart Bird Feeder Drew a Crowd — Then a Pigeon Took Over
A new gadget turned one garden into a vivid birdwatching screen, with AI naming each visitor. Then a pigeon arrived and filled the camera view
UK Must Build Its Own AI to Avoid Foreign Dependence, Turing Institute Chief Says
The UK should build its own artificial intelligence systems rather than rely on foreign tools that could be restricted or switched off, the head of
OpenAI Adds Interactive Visuals to ChatGPT With GPT-6
OpenAI has introduced Intelligent UI for ChatGPT, an interface that adds diagrams, interactive charts, custom calculators and other visual elements to conversations. It launched with GPT-6 for Pro, Plus, Business and Enterprise users and reached free and Go users on Thursday, and OpenAI says users can reduce the number of visuals.
OpenAI Brings Interactive Visuals to ChatGPT With GPT-6
OpenAI is rolling out Intelligent UI, a more visual interface for ChatGPT that can generate interactive diagrams, charts and calculators. The feature launches with GPT-6 for paid business and individual plans, then reaches free and Go users the following day. Users can also reduce the amount of visual content in responses.
Nikon Disqualifies AI-Generated Microscopy Contest Winner
Nikon has disqualified Ning Xu’s winning Small World In Motion entry after ruling that its use of generative AI broke the contest rules. The video showed cilia in the airway of a child with PCD, and scientists questioned whether the footage looked biologically real. Nikon says it will review the contest’s rules and procedures; it stressed that the decision does not judge Xu’s professional reputation or scientific contributions.
GTA 6 leaks: 25-minute video shows Jason and Lucia
A newly reported 25-minute Grand Theft Auto VI leak appears to show Jason and Lucia in uncensored gameplay, alongside footage of a scripted mission and races. The video also contains story spoilers and promotions for a cryptocurrency coin. Rockstar Games has previously called leaks “heartbreaking,” while Take-Two has sought legal action over footage shared online.
iPhone 18 Pro Max Burgundy Leads Indonesia’s New Color Lineup
Apple’s iPhone 18 Pro Max has reached Indonesia with a new burgundy finish, alongside black, silver and glacier blue. Pre-orders opened on October 7, 2026, and sales are scheduled to begin October 16. The 256 GB model starts at Rp29,499,000, or about $1,810. The phone also features Apple’s A20 Pro chip and a 48-megapixel Fusion main camera with variable aperture.
Google Limits Free Gemini Users to Flash Lite Model as AI Plus Loses Pro Access
Google is limiting Gemini’s free plan to the Flash Lite model from October 9. Subscribers to the $4.99-a-month AI Plus plan will gain access to standard Flash but will also lose Gemini Pro. Access to Gemini Pro and Deep Think will require an AI Pro or Ultra subscription, while Google says users can still adjust model effort levels.
Samsung Expands Android 17 Rollout to Galaxy S24 and Older Foldables
Galaxy S24 owners and users of older Samsung foldables are beginning to get the company’s latest Android software, widening an update that first reached its
Apple Reportedly Plans Two October Product Launches, With Macs in Focus
Apple’s October plans could stretch beyond a smart-home push, giving Mac buyers another round of possible updates before the month ends. Multiple sources cit...
OpenAI Agents Prompt UK Security Review After Rogue Bot Incidents
Automated OpenAI agents have triggered a UK government security review after an “unsanctioned” attempt to access official government data, while similar bot ...
Microsoft Visa Sponsorship Suspension Prompts Green Card Questions for Workers
Microsoft and Adobe employees on H-1B visas should seek individual legal advice after the Trump administration suspended the companies from a federal visa sp...
US Halts Green-Card Filings at Microsoft, Adobe and IT Firms Amid Fraud Probe
Microsoft, Adobe and six major IT outsourcing companies can no longer file some employment-based green-card applications while the Trump administration inves...