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Google trims Gemini model access for free and AI Plus users from October 9
Google will restrict free and AI Plus Gemini users to fewer models from October 9, while AI Pro gains a Deep Think mode.
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Google will restrict free and AI Plus Gemini users to fewer models from October 9, while AI Pro gains a Deep Think mode.
Android Authority: loose USB-C cables may be caused by lint; cleaning the port can restore charging before repair.
Long-time Slashdot reader Andreas(R) announces Northstar 1.0.11, a minimalist open source browser built from scratch in C without Gecko, WebKit or Blink.
Samsung ended Gallery's OneDrive integration on Sept. 30, 2026 and now backs up photos and videos to personal Google accounts. Setup needs Gallery 15.9.01.7 or later, and some Google Photos features remain out of reach.
TechRadar's six-month report card on Microsoft's Windows 11 improvement campaign praises memory, speed, search, context-menu and privacy fixes while warning that quality-assurance problems persist.
Android Authority says the ultra-slim Motorola Edge 70 became a favorite after two weeks, but lacks a telephoto camera.
A writer returning to Duolingo after a year found more ads, subscription prompts and energy limits, then switched to Gemini for German study.
A Shaoshu review says the iPhone 18 Pro refines Apple’s Pro line with a variable-aperture main camera, a 2nm A20 Pro chip, a larger vapor chamber and bigger batteries, while adding weight and keeping conservative charging.
The 2026 NFL London Games begin Oct. 4 with Colts vs Commanders at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, followed by two more UK games, with free streams in the UK and Ireland.
TechRadar published a quiz that sorts readers into Hogwarts houses based on tech preferences and buying decisions.
Android Authority says a month with the Galaxy Z Fold 8 made other Android phones feel too tall, while the foldable improved video, reading, and one-handed use.
Huawei launched the Mate 90 series on Oct. 1, highlighting an in-house flagship τ chip, HarmonyOS 7, new imaging and display features, and a new version of “Dream It Possible.” The company framed the event as another step in its “moving forward with light” theme across software, chips and user experience.
Pet Shop Boys' Alan Turing album airs on BBC Radio 6 and Radio 3 Oct 4, then streams free for 30 days on BBC Sounds.
TechRadar's Oct. 4, 2026 review of the Belkin Travel Bag for Nintendo Switch 2 praises its comfortable sling design, ample compartments and quality materials, while flagging a soft shell, fewer game card slots and a sagging netted pocket.
European Commission officials have criticized Element Pro, a sovereign backup to Microsoft Teams, with one calling it "absolute shit," Politico EU reports. Element's CEO says the Commission is still testing it.
Forward Deployed Engineers are becoming a hot AI job as companies send engineers to customer sites. Overseas base pay is around $200,000, and firms from Anthropic to Tencent Cloud are building FDE teams, while independent FDEs increasingly work as AI consultants.
TechRadar: 2026 NRL Grand Final streams free on 9Now in Australia, with international options.
DeepSeek has released official macOS and Windows desktop apps for its open-source agent harness, dsh, as part of a v0.2 preview. The update adds plugin management, document work, automation and four session modes, but DeepSeek warns of breaking changes.
Control Resonant composer Petri Alanko says a game score serves the story, must stand alone, and can sometimes contradict on-screen events.
Meshy, a specialist AI 3D generation company, says annual recurring revenue rose from $1 million to $100 million in under two years, even as GPT-6 Astra shows general models can also build 3D scenes, according to QbitAI.
Engadget explains what amplifiers do, when a separate amp is needed and why solid-state models usually suit home theaters better than tube amps.
Apple has updated the Mac Studio for a fourth generation with M5 Max and M5 Ultra chips while retaining the same aluminum chassis. The M5 Ultra is due in late October, and earlier models show how the compact desktop became Apple’s most powerful Mac amid rising memory costs.
Asus has put the ROG Rapture GT-BN98, the first commercially available Wi-Fi 8 gaming router, on sale while the standard is still unfinished and no Wi-Fi 8 client devices exist. Reviewers tested it with Wi-Fi 7 hardware and still measured gains over the previous model.
VIDIZMO pitches facial recognition for Flock camera data, despite Flock CEO saying his firm won't add it.