Artificial Intelligence
OpenAI’s dot assistant burned 300K+ tokens in a day without a single prompt
Geordie’s tests recorded 155 activity traces and multiple subagents after dot was given read-only permissions
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Nintendo confirms it has no plans to abandon physical Switch 2 games
Asked about Nintendo’s stance on physical media, Zyll said that historically, the company goes off what the consumer prefers. They’re barely a year into the launch of the Switch 2, he continued, which supports both digital and physical media.
Mobile
Hey Google, where is the next Nest Hub?
Apple’s long-rumored smart home display is finally here and it begs the question – why hasn’t Google released a new Nest Hub in half a decade? more…
Hardware
Cambridge Heavy Industries has been quietly building a desktop fusion device
Fusion power startup Cambridge Heavy Industries is building a small, laser-powered fusion device to fuel the coming wave of fusion power plants.
General Tech
Giant, Meat-Eating Crabs Are the Latest Obstacle in the Search for Amelia Earhart’s Plane
The crabs are so oppressive that expeditioners won’t even be able to sleep on the island where the plane is believed to have crashed.
Artificial Intelligence
Zuckerberg admits Meta spent $200B on AI without knowing it would work
Mark Zuckerberg says Meta committed as much as $200B to AI infrastructure before anyone could tell him it would work, with his chief AI officer saying it was not clear at all. Meta’s free cash flow fell 91% in the second quarter.
Software
It looks like Apple Music is getting a new icon
Apple Music’s iconic red app icon has reportedly been replaced with a black-and-white version in the latest iOS 27.2 beta, 9to5Mac reports. The eighth note on the icon also appears to have a slightly sharper angle than the original.
Mobile
iPhone Duo Will Have Day-One iOS 27.1 Update
The iPhone Duo ships with iOS 27.1, a version of iOS 27 exclusive to the foldable device. Apple yesterday released a new build of iOS 27.1 (24A94425), which means buyers will have a day-one software update to install.
Mobile
Samsung survey reveals how Europeans pick their smartphones
Samsung has just published the results of a survey on how Europeans choose which smartphone to buy. It covered 5,001 consumers aged 18 and over in France, Germany, Italy, Spain, and the UK.
General Tech
Stage Your Own Last Battle Thanks to This Massive ‘Wheel of Time’ Prop Auction
The Robert Jordan adaptation starring Rosamund Pike was abruptly cancelled after its third season on Prime Video.
Mobile
5 ways you’re wasting Claude usage limits without even realizing it
Hitting Claude’s usage limit too soon? You might be making these five common mistakes without even noticing.
Gaming
63 Years Later, the Best ‘Peanuts’ Sally Line Is Still an Iconic Comic Strip Quote
In Peanuts, it’s Sally Brown vs. school
Startups
Licube wants to be the fuel provider to the fusion power industry — see how at TechCrunch Disrupt
Fusion power plants will need a lot of lithium, and Licube is preparing to be a key supplier.
Cybersecurity
Microsoft October 2026 Patch Tuesday fixes 1,411 flaws, 3 zero-days
Today is Microsoft’s October 2026 Patch Tuesday, with security updates addressing a record-breaking 1,411 flaws, including one actively exploited and two publicly disclosed zero-day vulnerabilities.
General Tech
Trump commercial railing against his enemies kept airing after court blocked it
US attorney apologized to court, said government has stopped running Trump ads.
Software
Microsoft releases Windows 10 KB5126657 extended security update
Microsoft released the Windows 10 KB5126657 extended security update, which includes this month’s record-breaking October 2026 Patch Tuesday fixes and a few bug fixes and changes.
General Tech
Darth Vader’s Lightsaber From the ‘I Am Your Father’ Scene Could Be Yours
If you happen to have a couple of million dollars burning a hole in your pocket, that is.
General Tech
Tech Life
The plan for an orbiting data centre involves linking satellites around Earth.
Artificial Intelligence
Shopify opens its catalog up to more AI agents
More AI agents will soon be able to browse and purchase from Shopify listings, marking an expansion of the company’s agentic commerce ambitions.
Mobile
Apple TV unveils new heist thriller series coming soon
Apple TV released the trailer today for ‘12 12 12,’ a new heist thriller series premiering next month. Here are the details and the trailer. more…
General Tech
Deep-Sea Rocks Spontaneously Combusted After Scientists Brought Them to the Surface
A recent discovery highlights an unforeseen potential hazard of deep-sea mining.
Artificial Intelligence
OpenAI and Anthropic Tell British Lawmakers: Regulate Us
AI leaders joined whistleblowers and security leaders at a sweeping parliamentary session, while a few hundred meters away Britain’s spy chief warned AI could be used to create new bioweapons.
Mobile
Where to Pre-Order Apple’s New HomeView, HomePod Mini 2, and Apple TV 4K
Apple just announced the HomeView, HomePod mini 2, and fourth-generation Apple TV 4K, and pre-orders are now available on all of these devices at popular retailers including Amazon and Best Buy. HomeView Note: MacRumors is an affiliate partner with some of these vendors.
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