AMD will bring FSR 4 to handhelds by the end of 2026

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The Verge • Sean Hollister • October 8, 2026

AMD plans to introduce its FSR 4 technology to some handheld devices by the end of 2026, though specific models remain unconfirmed. Jack Huynh, AMD’s consumer chip boss, stated that this machine learning AI-based feature will expand from external graphics cards to include APUs, gaming laptops, and handhelds. He explained that AMD intends to achieve this through two directions: launching existing APUs and releasing new product lines. This announcement follows earlier comments where David McAfee suggested FSR 4 would not be available on older handhelds unless the hardware possessed sufficient compute power for the experience to work correctly.

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SpaceX announces plan to become a ‘major mobile carrier’

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The Verge • Emma Roth • October 8, 2026

SpaceX has acquired low-band spectrum licenses to compete with major US carriers like T-Mobile, AT&T, and Verizon. The company states this move will enable its Starlink Mobile service to become a significant mobile network operator once the Federal Communications Commission approves the deal.

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Anthropic launches free AI security scans for open-source projects

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The Verge • Stevie Bonifield • October 8, 2026

Anthropic has launched a new service called OSS Scanner to help open-source projects find security vulnerabilities for free. The company states that opting-in projects will receive thorough, periodic scans using its strongest models at no cost. These reports are generated by AI, including the Mythos model, without any human review or triage.

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US plans livestream of execution by firing squad

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The Verge • Jay Peters • October 8, 2026

US officials plan to livestream the execution of Nidal Hasan on December 3rd at 2 PM ET. The firing squad will carry out the death penalty for the former Army major convicted of killing 13 people at Fort Hood, Texas. Anonymous Defense Department sources told the BBC and Associated Press that the broadcast will be public.

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Microsoft 365 Family subscribers will finally be able to share AI benefits

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The Verge • Tom Warren • October 9, 2026

Microsoft is updating its Microsoft 365 Family and Premium subscriptions to allow all family members to share AI benefits. Previously, only the primary account holder could access Copilot and other AI features. Now, up to five people on a plan can use these tools alongside Office apps and OneDrive storage. In an email seen by The Verge, Microsoft outlined that these changes are coming over the coming months.

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OpenAI doubles down on decision to fire three AI safety researchers

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The Verge • Robert Hart • October 9, 2026

OpenAI confirmed it fired three safety researchers, Jasmine Wang, Tomek Korbak, and Mikita Balesni, citing a "significant breach of trust." The company stated on X that the dismissal resulted from violating policies on handling sensitive information, not because of their public concerns about AI safety.

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Building a safer path to autonomous industrial AI

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MIT Technology Review • MIT Technology Review Insights • October 8, 2026

Industrial AI is advancing rapidly through foundation models, physical AI, and agentic AI, enabling automation of complex tasks in environments where digital systems interact with physical machinery. Unlike traditional predictive analytics used for decades, these newer technologies can handle unpredictable decisions that impact safety and critical infrastructure. Arti Garg, chief technologist at AVEVA, notes that while adoption has increased by nearly 78% over the past two years, the challenge lies in deploying these powerful but less predictable systems without compromising human safety or operational reliability.

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AI breakthroughs in robotics won’t change your life any time soon

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MIT Technology Review • Jamie Condliffe • October 8, 2026

A collaboration between MIT Technology Review and Aventine reports on the rapid hype surrounding humanoid robots like Tesla’s Optimus. Elon Musk claims these machines will eventually possess superhuman dexterity and could be sold by 2027 for around $20,000 each. Other figures, including Marc Andreessen and Jensen Huang, have predicted that robotics could become the planet’s biggest industry or match human ability this year. Morgan Stanley estimates nearly one billion such robots could exist by 2050, creating a market valued over $5 trillion.

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Why we’re watching these climate tech companies

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MIT Technology Review • Casey Crownhart • October 8, 2026

The MIT Technology Review team released its 2026 list of Climate Tech Companies to Watch, highlighting firms advancing energy technology. The author notes that China dominates the global energy landscape, citing Envision Energy as a key example. This company has installed over 100 gigawatts of wind power and more than 50 gigawatt-hours of battery storage worldwide. Its projects are expanding internationally to Germany, Brazil, Australia, and Vietnam. Additionally, Chinese firms are racing to develop solid-state batteries, which the author describes as potentially safer and offering longer range than current lithium-ion options.

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Review: Fine, let’s talk about Digger

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Ars Technica •
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• October 7, 2026

The film *Digger* stars a nearly unrecognizable Tom Cruise in a role that resembles absurdist theater rather than the Dr. Strangelove-style satire many expected. It is directed by Alejandro G. Iñárritu, who previously made *The Revenant* and *Bardo*. The movie opened with a mere $20 million globally against a budget of $125 million, causing it to be called one of the biggest bombs of the year. While some critics found the film unwatchable, the reviewer considers it a champion despite its polarizing nature.

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