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Elon Musk Questions Ambani as Starlink Awaits India Approval
Elon Musk questioned Mukesh Ambani’s influence as Starlink internet waits for final security clearances and spectrum allocation in India. The government rejected Musk’s claims of unfair treatment, saying Starlink and two other satellite operators are at broadly the same stage of approval. Reliance Jio and Bharti Airtel are also preparing satellite services, while both have agreements to distribute Starlink equipment and services, subject to government approval.
iPhone 18 Pro Preorders Open at iBox Ahead of Oct. 16 Launch
iBox opened preorders for the iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max on Oct. 7, with first sales scheduled for Oct. 16. Both models feature Apple’s A20 Pro chip built on a 2-nanometer process, three 48-megapixel rear cameras and updated vapor-chamber cooling. Buyers can order online or at an iBox store, though the available information does not specify prices, storage options or pickup terms.
CyberLeek Ties Threatened GTA 6 Leak to $30 Million Token Target
An anonymous leaker known as CyberLeek says a full build of GTA 6 will be released if the CYBERLEEK meme coin reaches a $30 million market cap. The token climbed sharply, but remains at about a fifth of that threshold. Its contract also carries risks flagged by an on-chain scanner, while the coin is not linked to Rockstar Games or Take-Two Interactive.
Android’s New Sideloading Rules Add a 24-Hour Wait — But Not Everywhere
Android users in Brazil, Indonesia, Singapore and Thailand now face a 24-hour wait before installing apps from unregistered developers. Google’s new process ...
Legal Pressure Mounts on Altman as OpenAI Uncovers Hacks
For OpenAI, security breaches and courtroom errors are converging into a broader test of trust in artificial intelligence. The company has uncovered dozens o...
Samsung’s First Official One UI 9.5 Mention Offers a Clue, Not a Launch Plan
Samsung has named One UI 9.5 in a software changelog for the first time, offering a sign that development of its next Galaxy interface is
Apple-ADT Partnership Rumor Builds Ahead of Smart Home Event
Apple’s next smart-home push could bring professional security services into the same conversation as its connected devices. The company may announce a partn...
Google’s Next TV Streamer May Add Voice Control and Room Sensing
Google is developing a successor to its TV Streamer with microphones, presence sensing and a redesigned remote, according to a report by 9to5Google. The upgr...
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.