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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...
Google’s Conversational AI Faces a Real-World Test in Primary Care
A conversational AI that helps assess patients could change how primary-care consultations begin. But before such tools can be trusted with real clinical dec...
iPhone 18 Pro: Three 48-MP Cameras, 120-Hz Display
Apple’s iPhone 18 Pro is listed with three 48-megapixel Fusion rear cameras, a 120-Hz display and an A20 Pro chip. Erafone says the Pro and Pro Max models are available to order in Indonesia. The retailer also cites battery life of up to 24 hours under normal use, but provides no test conditions or detailed performance figures.
Cyberleek Posts Nearly 25 Minutes of Alleged GTA VI Footage
An anonymous account known as Cyberleek has posted a new, nearly 25-minute video containing alleged Grand Theft Auto VI footage. It shows gameplay and scenes involving protagonists Jason and Lucia, including nudity, as well as first-person play and a tank spawned through what appears to be a developer-style menu. Rockstar has not confirmed the footage shows features planned for the released game.
OpenAI’s Near-$50 Billion Revenue Report Weighs on Tech Stocks
OpenAI told investors its annualized revenue was nearing $50 billion, below a $70 billion figure previously reported by media. The discrepancy came as technology stocks fell, with the Nasdaq Composite recording its worst day since mid-August. Investors are weighing what lower-than-expected revenue could mean for companies and suppliers betting on continued demand for artificial intelligence.
Microsoft Shows Copilot Searching PC Files and Taking Actions in Windows
Microsoft is changing Copilot AI so it can use files stored on a Windows PC and carry out tasks across the operating system. In a demonstration, the assistant found tax documents, renamed and grouped them, then drafted an email. Microsoft says features powered by its hybrid approach will arrive over the next couple of months.
Google to Move Gemini Gems to Skills on Nov. 17, 2026
Search interest around “gemini down” is paired with reports of errors and failed AI generations, but the supplied sources do not verify a Gemini service outage. TechCrunch instead reports that Google is moving Gems to a new feature called skills, with the transition scheduled for November 17, 2026. The Gems will remain usable until then, and Google says it will migrate them automatically.
Apple and LG Reportedly Develop Smart Home Doorbell, Lock and Cameras
Apple and LG Electronics are preparing a broad range of connected-home accessories, including a video doorbell, smart lock and security cameras, according to...
Googlebooks Launch Without Key Phone Features for Samsung Users
Google’s new laptops launched without the phone-integration features that were meant to set them apart for Samsung users, including owners of the latest Gala...
Xbox’s GTA 6 Streaming Deal Appears Limited to Consoles
Xbox has secured streaming rights for Grand Theft Auto VI, giving the service a way to offer the game at launch — but not necessarily
OpenAI says response to Australian government website breach fell short
Australians were told about an unauthorised access to a government health portal weeks after OpenAI discovered it, the company’s strategy chief acknowledged ...
Ig Nobel-winning researcher says science’s oddest prize is a point of pride
A University of Waterloo research team won the 2026 Ig Nobel Prize in Physics for work on a splash-free urinal — and doctoral student Kaveeshan
Amazon’s New Alexa Tablets Bring Google Play to a Premium Lineup
Amazon is replacing its budget Fire tablets with a pricier lineup built to compete with the iPad and other premium tablets. The new Alexa-branded devices
iPhone Duo’s Folded Screen Opens Quick Look to Two-Page Document Previews
Reading a document on a foldable iPhone could feel closer to opening a book: Apple’s iPhone Duo appears to show two consecutive pages side by
Rockstar Calls GTA VI Leaks “Heartbreaking” After Gameplay Videos Surface
Rockstar Games called the leaked Grand Theft Auto VI footage “heartbreaking for our team” after days of clips from an apparently playable build circulated online. A new video showed Jason attempting a carjacking and evading police, with Lucia briefly appearing at the end. The studio apologized to fans and said it was preparing an extended look at the game.
OpenAI Releases AI Solutions to More Than 370 Math Problems
OpenAI has published full or partial AI-generated solutions to more than 370 mathematical problems, including work on major challenges. The release includes 722 manuscripts and details about model reasoning and estimated computing costs. Mathematicians are divided over the results, which were produced by an unreleased internal model and still require scrutiny by the wider research community.