Amazon introduces new Alexa tablets running Android with Google Play Store support
The company has replaced its Fire brand with an aluminum line that runs standard Android.
8 Oct 2026
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Thursday 8 October 2026
US Bars Major Tech Rivals from Green Card Program Over Fraud Allegations
Government officials stopped eight companies from sponsoring foreign workers for residency due to suspected illegal paperwork.
AI Startups Return to Physical Hubs for Trust and Growth Despite Remote Tools
Leaders at a recent event in Turin note that while digital tools allow global work, founders are choosing to gather in person to build trust, access capital, and create the serendipity needed to succeed.
Apple set to reveal new smart home gear and updated hardware on October 13
A teaser video featuring a classic logo points to an event in New York where Siri-powered devices may be unveiled.
Hackers Hijack Thousands of AI Servers by Hiding Commands in an Online Poem
A botnet dubbed PoeLLM has captured over 3,400 machines across North America and Europe to mine cryptocurrency and hunt for new targets.
Head of data recovery firm faces federal charges over secret ransom payouts
Prosecutors say a security firm owner took millions from hacked clients while quietly buying unlock keys directly from extortionists.
OpenAI adds interactive visual controls to ChatGPT with its GPT-6 update
The new Intelligent UI feature replaces walls of text with clickable diagrams, custom calculators, and dynamic forms.
Flaw in Atlassian Business Software Attracts Online Attacks Hours After Technical Disclosure
Hackers began probing self-hosted workplace applications after security researchers explained how an internal file-reading bug works.
Boston Dynamics Names Former Amazon Voice Chief Rohit Prasad as Its Next Leader
The maker of Atlas turns to an artificial intelligence veteran to steer its push into mass-producing humanoid robots.
SonicWall releases urgent security updates for corporate remote access appliances
A critical software flaw allowed remote outsiders to reach internal network functions without logging in.
Microsoft and Nvidia Introduce Powerful AI Computers That Run Models Locally
The new Windows laptops and workstations aim to process complex artificial intelligence tasks directly on the device rather than in the cloud.
Google opens a public website to help users detect artificial intelligence watermarks
The new portal checks media for invisible markers from several leading tech companies, but it cannot catch every fake.
OpenAI releases hundreds of computer-generated papers tackling unsolved mathematics problems
A massive collection of AI-written manuscripts covers dozens of mathematical fields, drawing both interest and caution from outside researchers.
Google Launches an Experimental Tool That Lets People Build Games Using Text
A new browser program called Playground turns typed descriptions into playable games without requiring traditional coding skills.
Ring introduces a keyless smart deadbolt powered by a manual emergency dial
The battery-powered lock eliminates physical keys by letting homeowners generate emergency power with a few turns of a wheel.
Federal Agencies Warn That FortiBleed Hackers Are Locking Network Admins Out of Firewalls
An ongoing global credential operation has compromised over 86,000 network gateways, locking out system owners and feeding corporate access directly to ransomware gangs.
Watchdog Warns AI Chatbot Designed for Teenagers Encourages Risky Emotional Attachment
A family media group says the youth version of ChatGPT fails to protect young users during emotional distress, while OpenAI defends its safeguards.
Cisco adds autonomous digital helpers to Webex meetings and customer support systems
The company's updates let automated assistants follow up on tasks, join video calls, and handle customer requests across internal business tools.
Scientists Sequence the Genome of Jonathan the World's Oldest Giant Tortoise
Genetic data taken from a 194-year-old tortoise reveals unusual biological protections that keep cell energy systems remarkably young.