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OpenAI Dots, Kindle, HomePad and Cybercab: The Vergecast’s Biggest Tech Stories
Introduction OpenAI Dots are at the center of a much larger technology shift: AI companies are moving beyond chat windows…
Pima County Sheriff Investigates Human Remains Found Near Tucson
Introduction The Pima County Sheriff is investigating human remains discovered in a desert area near Tucson, Arizona, after the story…
- Meta open sources code to let you make Muse AI gadgets
by Jay PetersMeta now lets you make your own Muse gadgets that feature the company's new AI agent with code that the company open sourced. The company suggests […]
- Netflix is pivoting away from prestige
by Charles Pulliam-MooreMany of Netflix's biggest critically acclaimed hits have been the products of its multiyear production deals with noted directors like David Fincher […]
- Apple will limit Mac disk access as AI agents ‘substantially’ increase risk
by Emma RothApple will add new limits for "full disk access" on Mac in response to risks posed by AI agents, as reported earlier by TechCrunch. In an update on […]
- Sling TV drops its one-day cable passesby Jay Peters
Dish-owned Sling TV will no longer be offering its Sling Pass feature that allowed people to buy a single day of cable TV programming at a time, as […]
- OpenAI’s Dot agent is enterprise software that can also order your dinner
by Allison JohnsonIt's a tale as old as last week: OpenAI's new agent platform, called Dots, is full of cute little guys who can do your bidding. But unlike the […]
- Breaking up (with Elon Musk) is hard to doby Elizabeth Lopatto
In a throwback to MySpace-style internet drama, Shivon Zilis announced that she and the father of her four children, Elon Musk, had broken up on X. […]
- Rivian’s sales pop as the company’s big R2 bet starts to pay offby Andrew J. Hawkins
Rivian had high hopes for its more affordable R2 vehicle - and so far, those hopes appear to be paying off. The company released its third-quarter […]
Deshaun Watson Leads Browns to 27-24 Win Over Steelers in Thursday Night Thriller
Introduction Deshaun Watson delivered another late-game comeback as the Cleveland Browns defeated the Pittsburgh Steelers 27-24 on Thursday Night Football, completing a third consecutive winning drive and pushing Cleveland to…
Ken Urker Death: What We Know About His Final Hours and the Ongoing Investigation
Introduction The Ken Urker death has become a major search trend after the partner of Gypsy Rose Blanchard was found dead at a home in Raceland, Louisiana, on October 1,…
Ford F-150 Supply Chain Disruption Hits Production and Q3 Deliveries
Introduction The Ford F-150 supply chain is facing another disruption after a component shortage temporarily halted production at Ford's Dearborn Truck Plant in Michigan. The production stoppage lasted nearly a…
U.S. Manufacturing PMI Hits 54.5 as Factory Activity Expands for Ninth Month
Introduction The U.S. manufacturing PMI remained firmly in expansion territory in September, registering 54.5, according to the Institute for Supply Management. The reading was only 0.1 percentage point below August's…
- ICE Has Been Dumping Protester Photos Into a Palantir Database
by Maddy Varner, Dhruv MehrotraDHS agents not only tracked and intimidated people observing ICE activity in Maine, but stored information about them in a Palantir-built database, newly unsealed court filings say.
- This Shoe Company’s Instagram Ad With a Frat Is Pissing People Offby Ej Dickson
A collaborative Instagram post between footwear line HEYDUDE and a University of Florida frat is sparking backlash due to sexual cyberharassment allegations against two former members.
- The NHL Is Releasing Its Own ‘Hot’ Fanfic. Romance Lovers Hate It
by Kate TaylorThe league is releasing romance-style audio stories to promote games. Critics say it’s cheap pandering that doesn’t address toxic masculinity in the sport.
- These AI Experts Want to Do High-Stakes Research Out in the Openby Will Knight
Many frontier labs keep their risky research locked away. Trillium Labs wants to show off its work when it comes to self-improvement and model behavior.
- Trump’s Crazy AI Rebrand Was a Loyalty Test for Tech Execs—and It Worked
by Steven LevyFor years these billionaires gushed obsessively about AI. But they meekly went along when Trump cancelled the term.
- Amazon Says It’s No Longer Using NDAs for Data Centers
by Molly TaftThe company announced it has stopped using secret agreements with county officials and acknowledged that community backlash is leading to data center moratoriums across the country.
- Best Smart Cat Trackers of 2026: Fi Mini vs. Tractive
by Molly HigginsAfter months of monitoring Basil’s activity and sleep, I found that Fi and Tractive cat trackers come with their own trade-offs.
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