Drones sink ships near NATO countries in “unacceptable” attacks, EU says

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Ars Technica •
Jeremy Hsu
• October 6, 2026

Two cargo ships sank and a third was damaged by drones in the exclusive economic zones of NATO countries, killing at least two sailors. The Togo-flagged Alfa Watan sank, while the Palau-flagged Able was set ablaze approximately 80 miles off Bulgaria’s coast on October 6. Bulgarian Prime Minister Rumen Radev called these incidents "an unacceptable attack" and a violation of international law. The crew of the Able were evacuated, with two sailors flown to a hospital in Varna after being injured.

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Tesla’s Model 3 and Model Y can be a backup battery for your house

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The Verge • Stevie Bonifield • October 6, 2026

Tesla is expanding its Powershare Home Backup feature to allow Model 3 and Model Y owners to use their EV batteries as a backup power source. This capability requires owning both a qualifying vehicle and Tesla’s Powerwall 3, though support for older Powerwall models is coming soon. The company states that Premium and Performance models can extend home power for over two days during an outage.

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Sebastian Maniscalco’s SiriusXM channel is hurting up-and-coming talent, comics say

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The Verge • Emma Roth • October 6, 2026

Comedian Sebastian Maniscalco is facing criticism from fellow performers who claim his new SiriusXM channel harms emerging talent. His Comedy Radio replaced the station’s Raw Comedy channel, which previously featured a diverse pool of over 800 comics. The new show is curated and headlined by Maniscalco himself, according to the satellite radio provider.

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Apple and LG team up on new smart home gear, starting with a lock, doorbell, and thermostat

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The Verge • Emma Roth • October 6, 2026

Apple is collaborating with LG on a new lineup of smart home devices, including a video doorbell, thermostat, indoor camera, deadbolt lock, outdoor security camera, and floodlight camera, according to Bloomberg reports. These products will reportedly feature LG branding but integrate with Apple’s rumored smart home hub expected to launch during an event on October 13th.

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The best robot vacuum and mop deals during October Prime Day

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The Verge • Brad Bourque • October 6, 2026

Spending time on sweeping and mopping can be reduced by using a robot vacuum, which is currently cheaper than usual during Amazon’s Prime Big Deal Days. While these deals are primarily for Prime members, other retailers like Best Buy and manufacturers are also offering discounts. The article notes that if your floors are already clean, you should check over 100 deals from the October sale.

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Xbox has secured GTA 6 streaming rights

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The Verge • Tom Warren • October 6, 2026

Xbox has secured the streaming rights for Grand Theft Auto VI, a deal set to activate in November when Microsoft launches expanded access to Xbox Cloud Gaming. During an internal all-hands meeting, Xbox CEO Asha Sharma announced plans that she described as unique among platform holders. Sources familiar with the situation confirm that Sharma’s brief teaser focused on this specific agreement to allow the game to stream directly to players at its launch.

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OpenAI drops another batch of mathematical breakthroughs

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The Verge • Robert Hart • October 6, 2026

OpenAI has released a batch of 722 manuscripts containing solutions to hundreds of long-standing mathematical problems generated by an unreleased frontier model. These papers cover 372 result families that group related findings together. According to AGMAI, the newly formed independent advisory group of elite mathematicians, this release includes answers to "hundreds" of open questions. The results have been expected for weeks, though OpenAI had previously provided no specific details on which problems were solved or the exact publication timeline. In September, the company stated its model had resolved more than 100 long-standing open problems across most areas of mathematics.

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ChatGPT for Teens is an ‘unacceptable risk,’ says Common Sense Media

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The Verge • Jay Peters • October 7, 2026

Common Sense Media has labeled OpenAI’s ChatGPT for Teens as an "unacceptable risk" in a new assessment. The nonprofit organization states that the teen protections fall short of company promises because the system does not send alerts to parents when it should, fails to offer proper help during crises, and still assists with homework. Tom Siegel, executive director of Common Sense Media’s Youth AI Safety Institute, warns that this feature could give parents false confidence in safety tools that frequently do not work. He notes that a teen could discuss self-harm for an hour without triggering a single parent alert, leading him to conclude that the service should remain for adults only until OpenAI fixes these issues and proves them with independent testing.

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Jaguar’s first EV looks just like its divisive concept car

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The Verge • Dominic Preston • October 7, 2026

Jaguar has unveiled the Type 01, a production electric four-door grand tourer that closely mirrors its controversial Type 00 concept car. While the design chief for the original concept was reportedly fired earlier this year, Jaguar states the new vehicle retains most of that aesthetic, including a low-slung silhouette, extended side profile, and large 23-inch wheels. The only major visual difference is the shift to a four-door layout, which changes how those proportions appear. Additionally, the specific "Miami pink" color from the concept is no longer available on the final model.

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Samsung Wallet now unlocks some GM cars

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The Verge • Thomas Ricker • October 7, 2026

Samsung Wallet now allows users in the US and Canada to lock, unlock, and start select General Motors vehicles using a digital key. Support begins on specific 2026 and 2027 Cadillac electric vehicles, including the Lyriq, Optic, and Vistiq models. GM stated that additional models will be supported by the end of 2026.

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