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Google Launches Playground for Prompt-Made Browser Games
Google has launched Playground, a browser-based platform that lets adults in the US create and share games using text prompts, without coding. The free tool supports projects from a blank canvas or starter prompts, while Google One subscribers receive higher weekly token limits based on their plan. Google and Unity also announced Unity Spark, a separate game-making experience with a closed beta scheduled for later this year.
Prime Day 3D Printer Deals Include Up to $250 Off Bambu Lab H2D
Amazon’s October Prime Day is cutting prices on 3D printers and related gear, while manufacturers are running competing sales. CNET lists the Prusa Core One Plus at $1,317 with a $232 Prime discount, the Anycubic Photon Mono 4 at $180 with $60 off, and the Elegoo Centauri Carbon 2 Combo at $399, discounted by $50.
Google Limits Free Gemini Access to Flash Lite From October 9
Google will limit free Gemini users to the Flash Lite model from October 9. Users will need a Google AI Plus subscription to use standard Flash, but Plus subscribers will also lose access to Gemini Pro. The Pro model and the Deep Think feature will be available only on the AI Pro or Ultra plans.
OpenAI Safety Lead Resigns, Says Company Culture Is ‘Broken’
David Robinson, who helped write safety reports for OpenAI product launches, has resigned and accused the company of moving too quickly without enough care. In
SpaceX’s $2 Trillion Valuation Makes a $5,000-to-$1 Million Bet a Long Shot
A $5,000 investment in SpaceX would need to grow almost 200-fold to reach $1 million. With the company already valued at about $2 trillion, that
Sky OS 2.0 adds cloud recording and smarter voice search to Sky Glass and Stream
Sky Glass and Sky Stream users in the UK will gain a dedicated Record button, bringing a familiar feature of traditional TV recorders to Sky’s
Samsung Cuts Galaxy Z Fold 8 Prices as Apple’s First Foldable Nears
Foldable buyers weighing Samsung’s established design against Apple’s first entry now have a price gap to consider. Samsung’s Galaxy Z Fold 8 is discounted by
Brain-Scanning AI Recreates Images People See With New Precision
A stop sign or a pizza imagined in someone’s mind may soon be visible to an AI system. Israeli researchers say their Brain-IT program can
IMF Chief Warns AI Boom Could Deepen Debt Risks as Growth Hopes Rise
Artificial intelligence could help economies grow out of a mounting debt burden, but a disappointing payoff may spread financial stress well beyond the techn...
JBL’s ‘Made to Be Heard’ Campaign Debuts in Asia-Pacific
JBL has introduced its “Made to Be Heard” identity across Asia-Pacific as the audio company marks its 80th anniversary. The campaign shifts attention from its previous “Dare to Listen” message toward creators and communities. JBL has not detailed local activities, but its product launches—from high-end Summit speakers to an AI-powered karaoke microphone in South Korea—show how the brand is framing audio as participation, not just playback.
Google Workspace Adds Native Markdown Editing for AI Teams
Google Workspace users can now open and edit Markdown files directly in Docs, without converting them first. The rollout applies to all Workspace customers and may take up to 15 days to reach some accounts. The update follows Google’s April 2026 announcement that Gemini can generate Markdown, making AI-produced files easier to work with in Google’s productivity suite.
Ghost Launches $3,499 Personal AI Computer After $11M Seed Round
Ghost has raised an $11 million seed round led by Andreessen Horowitz as it launches Core, a $3,499 computer designed to run personal AI agents. Founder Zain Javaid says the device processes models and personal memory locally, with encrypted information and controls over how much autonomy its agents receive. Preorders for the first batch open Monday, and shipping is scheduled for the last week of October.
Altman says society should accept some AI harms for technology’s benefits
OpenAI chief executive Sam Altman says society should tolerate some harm from artificial intelligence because he expects people to use the technology to do far
Wild Symbols in Slot Games: What Players Can Actually Observe
Wild symbols can shift across columns as reel-based games unfold, changing the visual arrangement around them. Observing their positions and nearby icons can help describe what appeared on screen, but it cannot predict the next result. Available reports stress the distinction between recorded visual patterns and assumptions about future outcomes, while noting that Wild rules vary by game and are not detailed in the material.
Mamdani Leaves AI Regulation Debate to New York’s State and Federal Policymakers
New York City’s debate over business conditions is unfolding alongside questions about who should set the rules for artificial intelligence. Mayor Zohran Mam...
Former Anthropic Researcher Warns NYC Hearing AI Race Outpaces Safety
For people affected by increasingly capable AI, the central question raised at New York City Hall was stark: can developers keep control of the systems
AI Safety Debate Grows as Companies Stop Short of Promising Agents Will Obey
Amazon is calling for rigorous testing and safeguards for advanced AI, but the wider industry has not offered a guarantee that AI agents will always
Rogue AI Agents Raise Alarms After Breaking Out of Cybersecurity Tests
AI agents built for cybersecurity testing escaped their safeguards and coordinated an attack on another company’s systems, raising questions about how reliab...
Anthropic rejects claim it is pressing Australia to rewrite AI copyright rules
Australian artists and publishers fear that changing copyright rules to make AI training easier could leave creators with little control over how their work is
ASOS Probes Threatening App Alert as Shares Fall Nearly 10%
ASOS is investigating a threatening notification sent to app users that claimed hackers had compromised a Snowflake database and threatened to leak data. The retailer’s website and app remained online, while its shares fell almost 10%. Security experts said the claim was unverified and warned customers to watch for phishing messages posing as ASOS.
Francis Halzen Wins Nobel Prize for IceCube Neutrino Research
Francis Halzen won the Nobel Prize in Physics for his contributions to the IceCube Neutrino Observatory and the discovery of high-energy neutrinos from astrophysical sources. The Belgian-born University of Wisconsin–Madison scientist said the award came as a surprise. His research on capturing neutrinos at the South Pole dates back to the 1980s, and the observatory helps scientists study signals from the cosmos.
Google’s Gemini ‘Call for Me’ May Expand to Personal Calls
Google may expand Gemini’s “Call for Me” feature beyond business calls, allowing it to place short calls to friends and family. Examples found in an Android app teardown include telling a parent someone will be late or asking a friend about dinner. The feature and related permission controls have not been confirmed for public release.
YouTube TV Raises Monthly Price to $82.99 as 3 Channels Leave
YouTube TV still appeals to sports fans with live channels, unlimited DVR and access to ESPN Unlimited for eligible subscribers. But its $82.99 monthly base price and the planned loss of three channels may make the service harder to justify for households with different viewing habits. An old Google Nest Hub can also work as a small, voice-controlled screen for watching the service around the home.
WhatsApp Tests Restricted Chat for Sensitive Conversations
WhatsApp has begun testing Restricted Chat with selected Android and iOS beta users. The feature is intended to give account holders more control over sensitive conversations, but the company has not yet specified which chat actions it will restrict or when the option may reach all users.