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Google INC (PD) Android Photo Picker May Soon Include Basic Editing Tools
Google is reportedly adding basic editing features to the Android Photo Picker, potentially benefiting app developers but posing challenges for gallery apps, according to Android Authority.
California Bans Human vs. Robot Cage Fights
REK had initially promoted robot-on-robot fights for entertainment, but recently included a human participant in the matches.
Anthropic (PD) Anthropic unveils Haiku 5.5, its third AI model in a month ahead of planned IPO
Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei recently called for AI companies to slow the development of increasingly powerful models, but the company is now expanding its lineup with Haiku 5.5, positioning itself for a potential $2 trillion valuation.
Samsung Galaxy Note 10 & Go… (CC BY) Samsung Galaxy A55 5G Wins Readers' Choice for Best Android Phone with MicroSD Slot
The Samsung Galaxy A55 5G has been voted the best Android phone with a microSD card slot by readers of Android Authority, receiving 25.9% of the votes.
Estonian Foreign Ministry (CC BY) Policy Advocates, Foreign Officials & Tech Industry Leaders Discuss Artificial Intelligence
Darko Mesaroš, a distinguished developer advocate at AWS, emphasized the growing importance of 'vibe coding' in software development during a recent interview with The Indian Express.
U.S. Air Force / Trevor Cok… (PD) India Rejects Musk's Claims of Starlink Discrimination
The Indian government on Thursday rejected Elon Musk's claims that SpaceX's Starlink satellite internet service is being unfairly blocked from launching in India.
Hrishikesh Iyengar (CC BY-SA) Motorola Rolls Out Stable Android 17 for More US Devices
Motorola is gradually rolling out the stable Android 17 update to more devices in the US, following its February beta launch.
Anthropic (PD) Anthropic Launches Claude Haiku 5.5, Cheaper and Faster AI Model
The release of Claude Haiku 5.5 is part of Anthropic’s strategy to push its AI business deeper into the cost-sensitive enterprise market, offering a faster and cheaper model designed for routine coding and business tasks.
SparkFun (CC BY) Microsoft Unveils Surface Laptop Ultra With Nvidia RTX Spark Chip
Microsoft unveiled the Surface Laptop Ultra, a 15-inch laptop powered by Nvidia's RTX Spark chip and platform, at its Windows and Surface event on Oct. 7.
Swedish Navy Museum (CC BY-SA) Ericsson Exports Made-in-India Antennas to Europe and Beyond
Ericsson announced on Wednesday, October 7, 2026, at the India Mobile Congress 2026, that it will export antennas made in India to Europe and other global markets.
YouTube — KFOR Oklahoma's N… Google Wallet's New Design Causes User Frustration
Google Wallet's recent redesign, which includes a new stacked card view, is causing frustration among users.
YouTube — Money Desk Samsung Reports Record $80 Billion Profit Amid AI Chip Boom
Samsung announced record quarterly profits of $80 billion, driven by the global surge in demand for AI chips, marking its fourth consecutive quarter of record earnings.
OpenAI (PD) OpenAI Launches GPT-6 With Interactive UI for ChatGPT
With the new Intelligent UI, ChatGPT can now include graphics, tappable buttons, forms, charts, and interactive experiences directly in conversations.
Unknown author (PD) Google Launches SynthID Detector to Identify AI-Generated Media
Google has launched a new website, SynthID Detector, which allows users to verify if media content was created using artificial intelligence (AI).
Logos: NVIDIA (Public domai… (PD) Mecka AI Secures $60M for Robot Training Data
Mecka AI, a startup focused on collecting and analyzing human motion data to train humanoid robots and other types of robots, announced it has secured a $60 million Series B funding round led by Sequoia Capital.
YouTube — 9to5Google Pixel 11 Users Still Await Android 17 QPR1 Update
Google has yet to release the Android 17 QPR1 update for Pixel 11 devices, despite its availability for other Pixel models.
Endeavor Catalyst Raises $320M for Founders Outside Major Tech Hubs
Endeavor Catalyst, the venture arm of New York-based nonprofit Endeavor, has raised $320 million to support founders outside major tech hubs.
YouTube — Royal Reporter Ly… Apple Launches Creative Labs With The King's Trust
Apple announced today a new education program in partnership with UK charity The King's Trust, aimed at helping young people aged 18 to 30 build careers in creative industries.
YouTube — Jon Adams Apple Watch Series 12 and Ultra 4 Receive Mixed Reviews on Repairability
The Ultra 4 received a repairability score of 4 out of 10, the same as its predecessor, indicating no significant improvements in repairability.
Nous Research Valuation Hits $1.5B, Launches Hermes for Businesses
Nous Research, the startup behind the popular open-source Hermes agent, has raised a $90 million Series B funding round, valuing the company at $1.5 billion, according to TechCrunch.
GPT-6 gives ChatGPT its biggest visual makeover yet
OpenAI has unveiled GPT-6, a major update to its ChatGPT platform, which introduces an interactive user interface (UI) that goes beyond text-based responses.
OpenAI (PD) ChatGPT’s ‘Intelligent UI’ update fills its responses with pictures, charts, and buttons
GPT-6 with Intelligent UI is rolling out globally to ChatGPT Plus, Pro, Business, and Enterprise users starting today, with plans to expand to Go and free tiers on Thursday.
OpenAI (PD) The New ChatGPT Is More Show Than Tell
On Wednesday, OpenAI unveiled an 'Intelligent UI' update for ChatGPT, which now includes visual, custom elements to answer user questions.
Microsoft (PD) Microsoft is giving Copilot more control over Windows and your files
Microsoft is expanding Copilot's capabilities, allowing it to interact more deeply with local files and take actions across the Windows operating system.
YouTube — DX Today Podcast ChatGPT is getting a lot more visual, with the launch of a new interface
OpenAI is rolling out a new feature called Intelligent UI to make ChatGPT more visual and interactive, according to TechCrunch.
Logos: Meta (Public domain)… (PD) Meta Introduces New AI Tools to Detect Ads Linked to Child Exploitation
Meta announced Wednesday that it took action against 33.2 million pieces of child sexual exploitation content on Facebook and Instagram in the first half of 2026, with more than 97% of the content detected by its systems before users reported it.
Raph_PH (CC BY) Meta Launches Muse for iPad
Meta has expanded its AI tool Muse from iPhone to iPad, adding new features and capabilities.
VulcanSphere (PD) French AI Firm Mistral Launches Le Chonk to Challenge US and Chinese Models
French company Mistral has released a new open-source artificial intelligence model called Le Chonk, which it claims can compete with the best proprietary models from the US and China.
OpenAI (PD) OpenAI's Alexander Embiricos to Discuss Dots at TechCrunch Disrupt
TechCrunch announced that Alexander Embiricos, the product lead for Dots at OpenAI, will speak at TechCrunch Disrupt 2026, scheduled for October 13-15.
Tab Emerges From Stealth With $300M Valuation
Tab, a new personal AI assistant, announced its emergence from stealth on Tuesday with a $300 million valuation.