Designator

An OpenAI safety employee has quit and is sounding the alarm

A former OpenAI safety employee, David Robinson, resigned and now warns that the AI industry's culture is "broken," advocating for nuclear-level safeguards to prevent disaster.

3 Oct3 min read

TechCrunch

Spotify billionaire’s body scan startup has come to America

Neko Health, a body scan startup co-founded by Spotify's David Ek, launched in New York, offering a $500 scan for preventative health not covered by insurance.

3 Oct3 min read

TechCrunch

All the AI agents that can live in your text messages

AI agents like Caddy, Fambot, Folk, and Instinct are emerging to perform tasks via text messages, integrating with existing apps and services to manage schedules, research, and complete actions.

3 Oct10 min read

The Pixel 5 doesn’t get enough credit for making the best of a bad situation

The Pixel 5, released during a challenging 2020, successfully navigated supply shortages and design compromises, ultimately delivering a durable and well-aged smartphone that deserves more recognition.

3 Oct4 min read

3D movies are finally worth watching

Advances in video glasses and VR headsets now provide a full 1080p view for each eye, making 3D movies a more immersive and worthwhile experience.

3 Oct9 min read

Wired

Muse Creates Detailed Profiles of All Your Friends and Family

Meta's new AI assistant, Muse, creates detailed profiles of users' friends and family by compiling data on relationships, including personal facts, history, and suggestions for strengthening connections.

Meta wants your next gadget to be Muse-infused

Meta is open-sourcing Muse, its new AI model for image generation, to encourage its integration into various consumer electronics and expand its accessibility for developers.

Things that apparently cause cancer

A new analysis demonstrates that a Harvard School of Public Health methodology, which linked nuclear power plants to increased cancer rates, produces absurd results when applied to other common landmarks.

Sanders introduces bill to ban the federal government from using Flock

Senator Bernie Sanders introduced a bill to prohibit federal government agencies from utilizing Flock Automatic License Plate Readers and all similar surveillance technologies, citing privacy concerns.

3 Oct

Ars Technica

Apple changes full-disk access permissions to curb abuse from AI agents

Apple is modifying macOS privacy settings to prevent third-party apps, particularly AI agents, from misusing full-disk access to read message histories and other sensitive user data.

2 Oct4 min read

Here’s everything new in Android 17 QPR3 Beta 1 [Gallery]

Android 17 QPR3 Beta 1 introduces a new Notes Quick Settings Tile for Pixel 11, status bar tweaks, and the Gemini Intelligence boot screen for Pixel 10 devices.

2 Oct4 min read

Ars Technica

The 7-year-old Nvidia Shield TV is now $100 more expensive thanks to AI

Nvidia increased the price of its seven-year-old Shield TV Pro streaming box by $100, citing rising component costs, particularly memory, due to the generative AI boom.

2 Oct3 min read

Tesla will now let you drive off mid-charge if there’s an emergency

Tesla has introduced an "emergency drive away" feature, allowing drivers to detach a charging cable and drive off during an emergency, a response to a mass shooting at a Supercharger station.

How Singapore's government-run dating service works

Singapore's government-run dating service, FirstDate, uses a 30-question survey and the Gale-Shapley algorithm to match government workers, aiming to address the nation's dating challenges.

2 Oct19 min read

Google Messages rolls out new long-press menu with partial copying [Updated]

Google Messages now features a new long-press menu, widely rolling out with options for partial text copying, improved navigation, and optimized landscape mode support.

2 Oct3 min read

TechCrunch

Robotaxi operators will face fines for blocking first responders

A new California law will fine robotaxi operators if their autonomous vehicles block first responders for over 30 minutes, requiring local support and U.S.-licensed remote drivers.

Several vulnerabilities have been discovered in the Linux kernel

Debian has issued a security advisory detailing numerous vulnerabilities discovered in the Linux kernel, affecting various components and potentially leading to privilege escalation, denial of service, or information disclosure.

1 Oct7 min read

Apple’s reportedly developing a smart home camera that doesn’t record video

Apple is reportedly developing a smart home security camera that utilizes AI to analyze environments and provide text event descriptions, rather than recording or storing video footage.

1 Oct3 min read

Android Auto prepares support for Google Pixel’s Magic Cue & Proactive Assistance

Android Auto prepares to integrate Google Pixel's Magic Cue and Proactive Assistance, enabling Gemini to provide personalized, time-saving suggestions and interact with notifications in cars.

1 Oct2 min read

OpenAI’s new agent is a shot at Meta — but can it compete with free?

OpenAI introduced Dots, a new AI agent powered by GPT-6 Astra, which aims to compete with Meta's free Muse AI agent platform by offering personalized virtual world creation.

1 Oct8 min read

Samsung reportedly confirms November launch for first Android XR glasses

Samsung will reportedly launch its first Android XR smart glasses in November 2026, with the initial models being display-less and featuring a camera.

1 Oct2 min read

Google stands by Gemini 4 performance as some claim it ‘struggles’ in real-world use

Google maintains Gemini 4's performance meets expectations, despite internal reports suggesting the AI model struggles with real-world coding tasks compared to its benchmark scores.

1 Oct3 min read