TECHNOLOGY

Nvidia shares rose after it said Blackwell GPUs power OpenAI's GPT-6 Astra Ultrafast, delivering up to eight times faster token generation than Astra Standard.

Apple's first foldable iPhone reportedly had final assembly yields slightly above 60% in September, raising concerns about launch supply as suppliers address hinge, display and production issues.

New Matter's Sudo is a dedicated music player inspired by the iPod, offering a physical control wheel, offline playback, expandable storage and planned streaming support.

Kelly Clarkson said she welcomes AI's creative potential in music but believes AI-generated artists should have a separate chart rather than compete directly with human musicians.

GTA 6 map size is about twice GTA V's world, according to Rockstar, with Leonida also designed for greater density and detail.

Sony's CEO says no launch date or price is set for the next PlayStation, as the company ends new disc production in 2028 and handheld rumours continue.

References to AMD's 'Gainsborough' APU in driver files and import records have revived speculation about Steam Deck 2, but the chip's destination remains unconfirmed.

Amazon has launched a redesigned Kindle range, including its first aluminium-backed standard model, new Kindle Paperwhite and Colorsoft devices, and accessories that restore physical page turning.

California's new robotaxi law allows local penalties when autonomous vehicles obstruct emergency responders for more than 30 minutes and requires stronger operator support from 2028.

University of Louisville AI safety researcher Roman Yampolskiy has put the chance of AI-driven human extinction within a century at 99.9 per cent, far above other estimates.

SpaceX's Crew-13 mission reached the International Space Station in 7 hours and 55 minutes, setting a US launch-to-docking record shaped largely by favourable orbital conditions.

Tesla has reduced memory capacity in its AI5 and AI6 chips to increase production volumes for Optimus robots, while Elon Musk says performance should be largely unaffected.

Apple's new Impersonation Risk Detection feature analyses on-device signals during sensitive actions to identify possible social engineering scams, while keeping underlying behavioural data private.

Elon Musk predicts AI and robotics could bring universal high incomes and better healthcare, but warns the transition and fair distribution of benefits remain uncertain.

Apple CEO John Ternus is reportedly cutting management roles and reviewing budgets as he seeks faster product development amid AI shifts and rising memory costs.

Micron's fiscal Q4 revenue surged as AI demand drove data-centre growth, while stronger-than-expected fiscal Q1 guidance supports a record fiscal 2027 outlook.

Google has begun a restricted rollout of Gemini 4 Argon to selected cyber defenders and partners, citing strong early benchmarks while withholding wider access pending further safety and performance testing.

Quinnipiac poll: 74% of Americans distrust AI leaders, while 91% support safety guardrails as Donald Trump backs industry self-regulation.

Meta has announced lightweight VR glasses weighing about 100g, with a separate compute puck, 3D entertainment and immersive sports features ahead of their planned 2027 launch.

Xbox has launched its Disc to Digital programme, allowing owners of eligible physical games to claim digital licences while retaining the requirement to possess the qualifying disc.

PS5 Pro sales in Japan are limited to 60‑hour PS4/PS5 players via lottery as GTA 6's enhanced PS5 launch approaches.

Leaked setup screens suggest Apple's rumoured smart-home hub could display iCloud photos and a large clock, although the device and reported 13 October launch remain unconfirmed.

At a Washington health summit, Robert F. Kennedy Jr argued that AI could offer better-informed medical opinions, but the article examines the technology's limits and political risks.

The America.gov chatbot initially cited official records confirming Joe Biden's 2020 election victory, but later became unavailable and reportedly stopped answering some political questions.

USA 32, a Cold War-era US signals-intelligence satellite, fragmented about 775 kilometres above Earth, adding debris to a busy orbital region. Officials say analysis is ongoing

New GTA 6 map details cast doubt on Disney World-style locations as Rockstar explains how it selected landmarks for Leonida.

A White House accord on super intelligence drew attention after misspelling 'United States' beneath Donald Trump's signature, overshadowing its voluntary AI safety commitments.

Meta claimed nearly $3.9B in US research tax credits in 2025, including for AI data-centre equipment, but filings show uncertainty about its positions.

Kelly Clarkson's joke about performing 'Golden' as 'humans against AI' has prompted online criticism and renewed debate over the distinction between AI-generated and human-made music.