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Tesla demonstrated a redesigned Roadster using suction fans and SpaceX-derived thrusters to climb an inverted ramp and execute a midair flip. The company outlined three trims and targeted production…
Meta has released Muse Spark Open, an 816-billion-parameter open-weight AI model designed for coding and agentic tasks. The model can run locally across two M5…
Medical Microinstruments has raised $125 million to expand its Symani robotic microsurgery system and fund additional clinical research.
Abbott’s CardioMEMS system gets FDA approval for new features that let patients view pressure readings and receive treatment updates on a smartphone.
I tested Xiaomi gadgets ranging from smart tools and lighting to a massage gun, 3D printer and electric scooter. The best products were often the simplest…
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TypeSafe AI’s Jev reached 35% of paid teams using Vercel’s AI Gateway within two weeks, setting a platform adoption record. The latest report also shows open-weight models processing more than 70% of…
Anthropic gives six METR researchers employee-level access to review AI models, safety practices and risks, with independent publication…
The Alienware AW3426DW 34-inch QD-OLED monitor is down to $742.22 at Amazon, alongside discounts on Belkin screen protectors, Baseus…
Explore eight games worth playing in October 2026, from Castlevania: Belmont’s Curse and Dressmaker to Heartworm, Orbitals, and smaller…
Rockstar has released the GTA 6 launch trailer, showcasing more of Vice City, Jason and Lucia, and new music ahead of the game’s November…
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TypeSafe AI’s Jev reached 35% of paid teams using Vercel’s AI Gateway within two weeks, setting a platform adoption record. The latest report also shows open-weight models processing more than 70% of…
Tesla demonstrated a redesigned Roadster using suction fans and SpaceX-derived thrusters to climb an inverted ramp and execute a midair flip. The company outlined three trims and…
Meta has released Muse Spark Open, an 816-billion-parameter open-weight AI model designed for coding and agentic tasks. The model can run locally across two M5 Ultra Mac Studios…
Anthropic gives six METR researchers employee-level access to review AI models, safety practices and risks, with independent publication rights and limited redactions.
The Alienware AW3426DW 34-inch QD-OLED monitor is down to $742.22 at Amazon, alongside discounts on Belkin screen protectors, Baseus earbuds, and Corsair power.
Explore eight games worth playing in October 2026, from Castlevania: Belmont’s Curse and Dressmaker to Heartworm, Orbitals, and smaller indie adventures.
Rockstar has released the GTA 6 launch trailer, showcasing more of Vice City, Jason and Lucia, and new music ahead of the game’s November 19 console release.
Volvo expands its partnership with Nvidia to develop automated driving for future cars using Hyperion, Alpamayo, and Halos, with the first model planned for 2030.
SK Hynix reportedly links approval for exports to China for equipment to a proposed US NAND factory, while the company denies plans to expand capacity in Dalian.
Ramp raises $1.85 billion at a $60 billion valuation as annualised revenue exceeds $2 billion and its AI tools expand into model routing and spending controls.
Google launches Universal Cart in the U.S., letting shoppers save products across Search and Gemini, track price drops, find promo codes and simplify checkout.
Amazon introduces Bee Frontier and Bee Eclipse AI devices, starting at $74.99, with conversation summaries, optional Alexa+ integration and Bee Pro features.
Citizen Lab finds zero-click spyware delivered through targeted ads, linking Discover-Tech to attacks on at least 45 devices at Al Jazeera in 2024 and 2025.
House House says Big Walk will stay off Xbox while Microsoft remains a target of the Palestinian-led BDS boycott, despite the game’s cross-platform focus.
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Deezer will introduce an AI music filter by the end of 2026, letting listeners hide fully AI-generated tracks, albums and artists from search results.
Zenzap discloses $44 million in total funding for its AI workplace messaging platform, built to replace personal chat apps with secure team communication.
Scimplify raised $25 million in a Hitachi Ventures-led round to expand AI-driven speciality chemical production and U.S. manufacturing of critical materials.
A judge ordered OpenAI to share job-interview records and private messages in Apple’s trade-secrets case, while declining broader requests for expedited…
Pluto Security emerges from stealth with $42 million in funding to protect enterprises from risky AI agents, employee-built apps and connected AI tools.
Meta introduces Muse Wonder and Wonder Full, frontier AI models with active memory, advanced coding and access through Muse Code and its developer API.
Courses, certifications and training for learning and working with AI.
The Elements of AI is a free online course designed for anyone interested in learning about artificial intelligence. It covers what AI is, what it can and cannot do, and how it impacts our…
Google offers a wide range of free AI courses and tools, from Generative AI for Educators to AI-powered business solutions, helping individuals and businesses…
Discover why learning AI is crucial for students, with free courses from top universities, job opportunities in AI, and the best startups to watch in 2025…
AI courses are crucial for staying competitive in today’s job market. Learn why AI education is important and discover which industries…
Google AI Essentials is a beginner-friendly course created by Google and offered on Coursera. It teaches AI basics, practical tools, and…
Learn artificial intelligence with CS50’s Introduction to AI with Python, a free Harvard University course. Explore AI concepts, machine…
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Hiyd is developing a 2.7mm health tracker that attaches to existing watches without magnets or glue and tracks heart rate, sleep, and activity via an app.
Petra Power is targeting AI data centres and military vehicles with solid oxide fuel cells, aiming for deployments by 2028, while its…
Arena raises $200 million at a $3.1 billion valuation as its AI model leaderboard expands into enterprise evaluations and rankings for AI…
Vesta raises $30 million in Series B funding led by Conversion Capital to automate mortgage processing, underwriting and loan workflows…
Tab emerged from stealth at a $300 million valuation with an AI assistant for iMessage and WhatsApp that handles everyday tasks with…
Funds, funding rounds and the investors backing new technology.
Endeavour Catalyst closes a $320 million fifth fund to invest in startups beyond Silicon Valley, bringing assets under management to more than $850 million.
Menlo Ventures joined Factory’s latest funding round at a $5 billion valuation after a public dispute between CEO Matan Grinberg and Vinod Khosla.
Ghost has emerged from stealth with $11 million in seed funding and a $3,499 computer designed to run personal AI agents and memory locally.
Five PearX startups are drawing investor attention across spatial AI, edge chips, personal assistants, estate planning and industrial design.
Factory CEO Matan Grinberg accuses former board adviser Chris Degnan of sharing confidential information with Cognition. Degnan disputes the allegations.
Breaches, fixes and the people defending systems.
Citizen Lab finds zero-click spyware delivered through targeted ads, linking Discover-Tech to attacks on at least 45 devices at Al Jazeera in 2024 and 2025.
The Justice Department says North Korean IT workers infiltrated more than 70 U.S. companies, with two arrests and 187 devices seized in a…
FBI arrests OpenAI engineer Abdulrahman Alfozan after investigators found a hidden recorder in a San Francisco office. OpenAI reports no…
Flock Safety plans to reduce its workforce by roughly 270 employees, or 18%, through a voluntary exit program as criticism of its…
Xona plans to launch six Pulsar satellites in October 2026 to begin testing a stronger, more precise satellite navigation service for…
Medical AI, biotechnology, digital health and the devices changing care.
ARPA-H is committing up to $117.4 million to four biosensor projects targeting heart failure, inflammation and perimenopause.
Healthleap raised $38 million to expand its AI platform that analyses hospital records and flags patients who may need further clinical…
The FDA is prioritising guidance on AI medical devices, generative AI and robotically assisted surgical systems for fiscal 2027.
Edwards Lifesciences has received FDA approval for the AUTUS valve, a pediatric pulmonary valve that can be expanded as children grow.
Telerobotic surgery is moving into real clinical procedures worldwide, but U.S. adoption still faces regulatory, connectivity, licensing and reimbursement…
Explore 10 AI healthcare tools that help doctors and hospitals improve clinical workflows, medical imaging, documentation, and personalised patient care in…
Energy, grids and the hardware behind the transition.
Kairos Power receives up to $100 million from Samsung C&T to help build a 50MW nuclear reactor planned to supply Google’s data centres.
Cambridge Heavy Industries raised $6.2 million to develop a tabletop laser fusion device, with plans to produce scarce tritium before pursuing fusion power.
Giraffe Bio raises $6.4 million to develop tailored biomolecules for copper mining, targeting better mineral recovery using existing flotation equipment.
Wood Mackenzie finds four-hour battery storage cheaper than gas turbines in 43 markets as data centre demand increases power plant construction costs.
Parallel Systems raised $100 million to scale production of its battery-electric Panther vehicles and expand autonomous short-haul freight…
Type One Energy secured $200 million in Series B funding to advance its 400 MW Infinity Two fusion power plant, which it plans to bring…
Electric vehicles, public transport and autonomous driving.
Volvo expands its partnership with Nvidia to develop automated driving for future cars using Hyperion, Alpamayo, and Halos, with the first model planned for 2030.
Tesla renames Full Self-Driving to Tesla Assisted Driving across Europe after German regulators questioned its name, as the company pursues…
Waymo secures its first $5 billion loan from lenders including Blackstone and PIMCO to expand robotaxi services across the U.S. and…
Uber and Pony.ai plan to test Gen-7 robotaxis in London within weeks, expanding their European partnership as they prepare to launch a driverless ride-hailing…
Bloom raised $3.6 million to scale its AI-powered U.S. manufacturing marketplace, matching hardware companies with vetted suppliers and service providers.
Flai raised $27 million in Series A funding as its AI dealership platform now books 50,000 sales and service appointments each month across U.S. dealers.
Games, studios, platforms and the business of play.
House House says Big Walk will stay off Xbox while Microsoft remains a target of the Palestinian-led BDS boycott, despite the game’s cross-platform focus.
Anbernic RG DDS features a Snapdragon G2 Gen 2 chip, two high-resolution screens, a stylus and a 6,000mAh battery. Pricing and release date…
Microsoft’s Xbox Nano controller launches November 4 for $49.99, featuring a pocket-sized design, a rechargeable battery, Bluetooth…
Halo co-creator Jason Jones expands his AI uprising novel into One Zero One, a four-part comic series and the first project from his new…
Epic Games previews a faster, AI-assisted launcher for Windows, macOS and Linux, with redesigned libraries, quicker startup and improved…
Epic Games plans to bring Fortnite to Linux via its new launcher after rebuilding Easy Anti-Cheat, but it has not announced a release date.
The software people use every day, and the companies behind it.
TikTok is adding an AI Shopping Assistant and Buy Direct checkout, allowing shoppers to ask product questions and buy directly from brands without leaving the app.
Figma introduces Specs, a Markdown editor for design rules and AI agents, alongside code layers in public beta and Payload integration at Config India 2026.
YouTube Music is rolling out AI labels that show when songs are fully or partially generated, with disclosures on the player page and in the main YouTube app.
Facebook introduces Your Algorithm, an AI-powered tool letting users shape Feed and Reels recommendations with natural-language feedback and topic preferences.
Google Play lets U.S. adults launch private AI-built Android apps without public listings, with selective sharing and wider publishing planned for later.
Bumble agrees to a $1.3 billion acquisition by Ithaca Holdings after revenue and paying users declined. The deal would take the dating app company private.
Products and claims our reporters have tested themselves.
Amazon Alexa Tablet 12 Pro pairs a 120Hz display and full Android app support with Alexa+, but intrusive software complicates its $499.99 starting price.
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Fairphone Fairbuds 2 bring seven replaceable parts, LDAC audio and up to 40 hours of battery life for €119, with a $119.99 US release…
Ray-Ban Meta Audio glasses combine lightweight frames, open-ear sound, and a 12-hour battery life, but at $349, they are a steep price for…
LG’s MRGB95B RGB LED TV delivers exceptional brightness and vivid colours, but reflections, blooming and viewing-angle limitations weaken…
The Telo MT1 electric pickup combines a compact 152-inch body with five seats, a configurable 8-foot bed and up to 350 miles of estimated…
Quick updates from our reporters, filed through the day.
U.S. electric vehicle sales rose 6.1% in the third quarter of 2026, reaching 262,649 vehicles and a 6.4% market share, according to new Cox Automotive data.
Spotify lets eligible iOS 27 users ask Siri to play music, podcasts and audiobooks without saying ‘on Spotify,’ using learned preferences for app selection.
SpaceX Super Intelligence launches The X Subscription, combining Grok, Cursor and X Premium across five tiers, from free access to $200 per month in the U.S.
Apple HomeView, Apple HomeView smart home hub, Apple smart home hub, HomeView launch, Apple October 13 event, Apple HomeView A18 chip, Siri smart home device…
Satya Nadella calls for an AI emergency brake that lets people stop autonomous models mid-task, with external safeguards and tamper-proof action logs.
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