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Ai2 open-sourced AstaBrief 8B, a Qwen3-8B-based model for cited scientific reports in Asta's Fast mode.
Tesla has added an emergency drive-away feature that lets owners override a charging lock and leave mid-charge, after an August mass shooting at an Idaho Supercharger.
Clay CEO Kareem Amin will speak at TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 on how AI created the GTM engineer role.
TechRadar rates the Fairphone 6 Plus four stars, praising its repairability, durability and green credentials while questioning its mid-range specs and $649.99 price as Fairphone’s first US phone.
Keurig has opened preorders for its $499.99 Alta machine using compostable AltaRounds, while Lavazza's Tabli compressed-coffee tablet machine is discounted 33 percent at John Lewis.
TechRadar published its October 2 weekend viewing guide listing seven new movies and TV shows to watch at home, written by senior entertainment reporter Tom, who has covered film and streaming for the site since 2021.
Microsoft will hold a San Francisco event on October 7 to argue for local and agentic AI on Windows, with CEO Satya Nadella, Windows and Devices head Pavan Davuluri and NVIDIA CEO Jensen Huang on the guest list, according to Engadget.
TechRadar published a camera comparison of Apple's iPhone 18 Pro and Samsung's Galaxy S26 Ultra, realism vs. style.
9to5Mac reports iOS 27 adds full slideshow tools and upgraded iCloud Shared Albums to Apple Photos.
Engadget reports Apple is developing a smart home camera that uses AI, not video, to analyze activity.
Pricing reported by Dealabs puts OPPO's Find X10 at €1,499 and the Find X10 Pro Max at €1,799 in France, with both phones expected in Europe on October 21 and launch discounts of €150 and €200 attached.
Amazon on Oct. 2, 2026, discounted the Bose Smart Ultra Soundbar to $679, the Bose SoundLink Plus to $179, the Marshall Major V to $89.99 and the JBL Soundgear Sense to $83, according to Android Authority.
Sony unveiled QSSR, an AI upscaler for base PS5. Tests show exceptional gains in Wolverine but less dramatic results in Ghost of Yōtei.
iOS 27 adds AI Extend wallpapers, Image Playground wallpaper generation, a movable clock and a swipeable Now Playing widget to the iPhone Lock Screen, 9to5Mac reports.
Home Assistant is renaming its $6.50-a-month Cloud service to Home Assistant Link, keeping features mostly unchanged, as founder Paulus Schoutsen says big tech “ruined the cloud.” The platform also plans simpler dashboards, generative AI tools and a new hub next year.
Ayaneo's Konkr Pocket Advance is a GBA-inspired handheld priced from $109, with a 3.5-inch screen and extra buttons.
Samsung has raised US prices on four Galaxy A-series 5G phones, including a second increase this year for the Galaxy A17 5G, pushing its total gain $70 above launch.
AT&T is urging iPhone 18 Pro Max customers to install iOS 27.0.1 to restore calls, texts and data, including 911 calls. Apple's release notes cite Face ID and camera fixes, and early user reports say the update does not fix the connectivity failures.
Rivian reaffirmed its 2026 delivery guidance after third-quarter deliveries rose 46% to 19,248 and beat Wall Street estimates. The company also recalled about 14 R2 SUVs over improperly tightened battery-pack fasteners.
Restaurant, park, retail and childcare workers say customers increasingly trust AI chatbots over staff, disputing allergy warnings, wine lists, campsite routes and child sleep schedules.
Tesla launched Emergency Drive Away, letting drivers flee while plugged in at US Superchargers, after an Idaho shooting.
Galactic Racer launches October 6, 2026 on PC, PS5, Xbox. Reviews praise intense racing and buildcraft.
Aldi is bringing back its £49.99 Ambiano Vertical Air Fryer, a Ninja Double Stack lookalike, and its £34.99 capsule coffee machine.
Tubi streams Mayday free in the U.S., including Season 22's Flydubai Flight 981 episode 'Holding Pattern.'