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TechnologyThe Verge ·

Saudi startup Ceer unveils radical Exobot EV lineup ahead of 2027 launch

Saudi startup Ceer has revealed two sharply futuristic electric vehicles — the Exobot sedan and SUV — at an event on Monday. The designs feature highly angular bodywork and gullwing doors, drawing comparisons to science fiction films. The company plans to begin selling the Exobot models in Saudi Arabia from 2027. Ceer also announced plans to expand its lineup with five additional EV models by 2030. The unveiling marks an unexpected move into electric vehicle manufacturing for a country better known for its dominance in global oil production.

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TechnologyBBC Tech ·

China Races Against US and Global Rivals in AI Development

China is actively competing with the United States and other countries in the race to develop artificial intelligence. The competition reflects a broader global effort among major nations to advance AI capabilities. China's pursuit of AI development positions it as a significant player in the international technology landscape. This rivalry underscores the growing strategic and economic importance of artificial intelligence worldwide.

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TechnologyTechCrunch ·

Qualcomm Unveils Two New Smartphone Chips With On-Device AI Capabilities

Qualcomm has announced the launch of two new chips designed for smartphones, with a strong focus on artificial intelligence. The company highlighted that its flagship chip is capable of running a 30-billion parameter mixture-of-experts AI model directly on the device. This on-device processing capability means AI tasks can be performed locally without relying on cloud servers. The move signals Qualcomm's push to bring more powerful, efficient AI performance to mobile hardware.

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TechnologyThe Verge ·

Qualcomm Unveils Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 and New Extreme Variant

Qualcomm has announced two new flagship mobile chips: the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 and the higher-tier 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6. Both processors are built on a 2nm manufacturing process and share most specifications, including modems, display support, security features, GPS, and memory compatibility. The primary differences in the Extreme model lie in enhanced AI processing, video capture, and gaming performance. CPU configurations are identical across both chips, featuring two high-performance cores clocked at up to 5GHz alongside six additional cores. Qualcomm has stopped publishing detailed core breakdowns for its chips going forward.

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TechnologyThe Verge ·

Motorola Signature 27 debuts as first phone with Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6

Motorola has announced the Signature 27, making it the first smartphone manufacturer to reveal a device powered by Qualcomm's new top-tier Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 chip. The handset is expected to be Motorola's most capable flagship in several years, though full specifications, pricing, and availability have not yet been disclosed. The aluminum phone features a slim profile and comes in two color options with distinctive surface textures, described as 'Pantone coal smoke' and 'Pantone capulet olive'. One variant carries a woven tactical texture while the other sports a feather-inspired finish, giving the device an unconventional aesthetic likely to divide opinion.

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TechnologyThe Verge ·

Apple's new Texture and Grain camera controls limited to iPhone 18 models only

Apple has clarified that its newly announced Texture and Grain photo controls are exclusive to the iPhone 18 and iPhone 18 Pro. The features were unveiled earlier this month alongside the new iPhone lineup, but an ambiguously worded press release suggested older devices like the iPhone 16 and iPhone Air would also have access. Apple's use of the word 'available' in that release created confusion about the extent of support on older models. It has now been confirmed that the ability to adjust skin texture and add film grain effects is restricted to the latest iPhone generation only.

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TechnologyArs Technica ·

Microsoft Dismantles AI-Powered Cybercrime Platform Behind 12,000 Account Breaches

Microsoft has disrupted a cybercriminal operation known as EvilTokens, which was responsible for compromising approximately 12,000 online accounts. The platform offered an end-to-end service that leveraged artificial intelligence to make large-scale account breaches faster and more efficient. EvilTokens effectively lowered the technical barrier for cybercriminals by automating and streamlining the account compromise process. Microsoft's action marks a significant step in combating AI-assisted cybercrime infrastructure being used against users at scale.

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TechnologyThe Verge ·

Best Buy Offers Free Pixel Buds 2A with Googlebook Preorders Until Oct 25

Best Buy is running a preorder promotion for Google's new Android-powered Googlebooks, offering a free pair of Pixel Buds 2A in hazel with every qualifying purchase. The deal is available until October 25th, 2026, with some devices beginning to ship as early as October 5th, 2026. Multiple brands are participating in the lineup, including Acer, Lenovo, Asus, HP, and Dell. The most affordable option is the Acer Googlebook 14, starting at $899 and equipped with an Intel Core 5 Ultra processor, 16GB of LPDDR5X RAM, and 512GB of storage. Googlebooks are positioned as Android-based laptop alternatives to Windows Copilot machines.

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TechnologyArs Technica ·

British Columbia Sues OpenAI Over ChatGPT's Role in School Shooting

The Canadian province of British Columbia has filed a lawsuit against OpenAI following a shooting incident connected to a Tumbler Ridge school. Authorities are demanding that OpenAI hand over ChatGPT conversation logs linked to the shooter. The lawsuit also reportedly seeks compensation to fund the construction of a new school. The case raises significant questions about AI platforms' liability when their tools are allegedly used in planning or carrying out violent acts.

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TechnologyTechCrunch ·

Meta admits Muse AI was heavily inspired by rival tool OpenClaw

Meta has acknowledged that its AI assistant Muse bears a strong resemblance to OpenClaw, stating the similarity was not accidental. The company claims Muse was built from the ground up rather than copied, but concedes it was 'heavily inspired' by the competing tool. The inspiration reportedly extends beyond surface-level design, reaching into specific workspace filenames and content within the product. The admission raises questions about the boundaries of inspiration versus imitation in AI development.

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TechnologyArs Technica ·

Adobe Premiere Video Editor Launches Free on Android Without Login Required

Adobe has launched its Premiere video editing app on Android, bringing professional-grade editing tools to the platform. Users can edit video clips without needing a Creative Cloud account or subscription. The app is available for free, lowering the barrier for mobile video creators on Android devices. However, advanced AI-powered features within the app come at an additional cost. The release marks a significant expansion of Adobe's mobile editing presence beyond its existing iOS offerings.

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TechnologyTechCrunch ·

A16z Launches Academy Blending Trade School and Startup Incubator for High School Grads

Venture capital firm Andreessen Horowitz (a16z) is launching an educational academy aimed at promising high school graduates. The program is designed as a hybrid concept drawing from elements of trade schools, startup accelerators like Y Combinator, and fellowship programs such as Peter Thiel's. The initiative directly challenges Silicon Valley's long-standing culture of celebrating college dropouts as entrepreneurial heroes. By targeting recent high school graduates, a16z appears to be offering an alternative structured path into the tech and startup world.

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TechnologyThe Verge ·

Apple Magic Keyboard with Touch ID and Numpad Drops to $170 at Best Buy and Amazon

Best Buy and Amazon are offering the black Apple Magic Keyboard with Touch ID and Numeric Keypad for $169.99, a $30 discount off its regular $199.99 price, valid until the end of September 22nd, 2026. The full-size wireless keyboard features a Touch ID button, numeric pad, arrow keys, and additional function keys. Touch ID support requires a Mac with Apple silicon running macOS 15.1 or later. The keyboard connects via Bluetooth or through an included woven USB-C cable for charging and data transfer. Black Apple accessories are noted to go on sale less frequently than their white counterparts, making this a relatively uncommon discount.

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TechnologyThe Verge ·

San Francisco sues Trump Media over paid early access to Trump's Truth Social posts

San Francisco has filed a lawsuit in California state court against Trump Media & Technology Group, the parent company of Truth Social. The city alleges that the platform's Truth API feed, which sells early access to President Donald Trump's posts, constitutes a corrupt business scheme. The suit claims this practice violates California's Unfair Competition Law as well as federal ethics and anti-corruption laws related to insider trading. The legal action targets a monetization model that critics argue gives paying subscribers an unfair informational advantage over the general public.

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TechnologyTechCrunch ·

Waymo Expands Robotaxi Access to Teens Aged 13–17 in Nashville

Waymo is extending its robotaxi service to teenagers between the ages of 13 and 17 in Nashville, Tennessee. This makes Nashville the second city where the company has made its autonomous ride service available to minors. The move marks a deliberate expansion strategy by Waymo to broaden its customer base beyond adult riders. By targeting younger passengers, the company aims to grow ridership in markets where it already operates.

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TechnologyArs Technica ·

Resident Evil Reboot Earns Praise for Balancing Horror, Humor, and Gore

Director Zach Cregger has helmed a new Resident Evil film that critics are calling a much-needed revival for the long-running franchise. The reboot is being praised for striking a careful balance between genuine horror, comedic moments, and graphic violence. Cregger, known for his genre work, brings a fresh creative vision to the adaptation. The film appears to address longstanding criticisms of the franchise's previous cinematic outings. Early reviews suggest it successfully reinvigorates the series for both longtime fans and newcomers.

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TechnologyNYT Technology ·

Anthropic Launches Claude Opus 4.5, Claiming Top Internal Safety Scores

Anthropic has released a new artificial intelligence model it calls its strongest yet on internal safety evaluations. The model is designed to be both faster and more cost-effective than its predecessors. Anthropic stated that the new release outperformed previous models on its most rigorous in-house safety benchmarks. The launch comes amid ongoing industry-wide debate over AI safety standards and practices.

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