Amazon in talks to buy AI startup Decart for around $7 billion, WSJ reports
The reported deal would be one of Amazon's largest AI acquisitions as it races to bolster generative and world-model capabilities.
Reuters · +14 outlets
Apple's smart home hub to be called HomeView, shipping November with four colors and A18 chip
The device would be Apple's first dedicated smart home hub, unveiled at its October 13 Welcome home event, as it works to close a long-standing ecosystem gap.
9to5Mac · +14 outlets
Google's Gemini 4 Argon announced as next era of frontier intelligence
Google's flagship model release comes as free-tier Gemini access changes, shaping competition with OpenAI and Anthropic.
blog.google · +14 outlets
OpenAI fires 3 safety researchers in dispute over AI risks
The departures spotlight internal tensions over how aggressively OpenAI should police safety issues as it pursues frontier model development.
Scripps News · +13 outlets
Nvidia in early talks to buy, acquihire or invest more in Reflection AI
The open-weight AI startup deal would reportedly be worth around $800 million as Nvidia deepens its model and talent investments.
SiliconANGLE · +8 outlets
Microsoft president calls for global AI rules, says UK is best positioned to lead
Brad Smith argues AI is less regulated than milk and urges safeguards against rogue AI, ahead of broader policy debates on model oversight.
BBC · +13 outlets
Xbox and PS5 sales crater as steep price hikes hit consoles
Xbox sales fell 33% to a 25-year low and PS5 sales dropped 25%, with price increases pushing the Series X to $800 and the PS5 Pro to $900.
Tom's Hardware · +5 outlets
Microsoft suspended from H-1B visa program
The suspension affects Microsoft's ability to hire skilled foreign workers through the program, a rare penalty for a major tech employer.
KIRO 7 News Seattle · +13 outlets
Apple plans major iPhone Duo retail showcase for October 23 launch, but supply will be limited
Apple is building dedicated in-store demo sections for its first foldable iPhone, signaling the device's strategic importance despite constrained supply.
MacRumors · +14 outlets
New Apple TV 4K, HomePod mini 2 to ship October 30 with A19 and S10 chips
The refreshed Apple TV adds a built-in mic and a speaker-equipped remote, extending Apple's home hardware refresh alongside the HomeView hub.
MacRumors · +12 outlets
Ukraine strikes cripple Yandex data centers, nearly eliminating Russian bot traffic
Drone attacks on multiple data centers dealt a significant blow to Russia's AI and cloud infrastructure amid the ongoing war.
Tom's Hardware · +4 outlets
PS5 Pro faces shortage that GTA 6 demand will worsen
Sony is struggling to meet demand for the PS5 Pro ahead of Grand Theft Auto 6, with resellers marking up prices.
Engadget · +5 outlets
GTA 6 leaker releases new footage and threatens full build leak over crypto memecoin
The leaker, known as Cyberleek, is demanding a physical release and Take-Two's apology while promoting a Solana memecoin.
Tom's Hardware · +14 outlets
OpenAI updates ChatGPT with interactive graphics
The feature adds visual, interactive responses as OpenAI looks to differentiate ChatGPT from rival assistants.
Mashable · +14 outlets
Study finds many new cars share driver data with third-party companies
Northeastern University and Consumer Reports researchers found automakers collect data enabling advertisers to build detailed consumer profiles.
Engadget · +14 outlets
Microsoft CEO calls for safeguards against rogue AI
The call for guardrails comes as AI safety and governance debates intensify across industry and government.
TheStreet · +14 outlets
Meta's Muse reportedly keeps files on people users care about
The reported practice adds to scrutiny of Meta's data collection and handling of sensitive personal information.
Mashable · +1 outlets
Google Cloud growth surges at 82%, backing Alphabet's heavy AI spending
Rapid cloud expansion is helping justify Alphabet's large data center and AI infrastructure outlays.
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