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New Anthropic Policy Bars "Prolonged, Gratuitous Abuse" of AI Models, With Election Rules Also Tightened
In its annual usage policy update, Anthropic introduced a clause prohibiting users from inflicting "prolonged and gratuitous" abuse on Claude and other models, while election-related rules were also tightened—sparking renewed debate over whether AI should be regarded as a sentient subject.
Stuck in a Subscription You Can't Escape? NYC Just Made That Illegal
As of October 1, New York City enforces the nation's first "click-to-cancel" ordinance, forcing companies to let you exit a subscription as easily as you joined. Non-compliant businesses risk fines starting at $525 and must issue refunds.
HP's New OmniBook 5 Packs an OLED Display Into a $699 Laptop
HP has unveiled the OmniBook 5, starting at $699 and featuring a 2.5K OLED touchscreen plus a 180-degree flip hinge. The company says it delivers up to 42 hours of battery life on a single charge, with US availability starting this month.
What to know | A24 Crosses the SCP Community's Red Line, Neon Steps In with Open-License Promise for Horror Anthology
The key details: A24 sparked controversy after announcing an SCP Foundation adaptation without community consent. Neon, the studio behind "Parasite" and "Anora," has since stepped in with plans for a similar project, promising to follow CC BY-SA licensing for a horror anthology film set for 2027.
Mythic Achievements Arrives on Xbox, Answering a Decade-Plus Wish for Platinum Trophy-Style Recognition
A new Xbox system, Mythic Achievements, rewards players who unlock every achievement originally listed for a game. Its coverage stretches retroactively back to Xbox 360-era releases, though for now only Xbox Insider testers can access it.
Florida Attorney General Seeks Court Order to Freeze OpenAI's Model Training, Cut Off Minors' ChatGPT Access
In a Monday filing, Florida AG Uthmeier asked a judge to block OpenAI from training future models without independent safety review and to bar minors from using ChatGPT. The push follows a criminal probe launched earlier this year into a shooting at Florida State University.
Switch Piracy Seller Skips Every Court Date, Now Owes Nintendo $4.5 Million
Accused of operating several pirated Switch game shops, James Williams (aka Archbox) was sued by Nintendo back in 2024. Because he failed to show up for any court proceedings, the judge issued a default ruling favoring Nintendo—$4.5 million in damages plus a mandatory shutdown of every associated shop.
Before It Even Hits Theaters, 'Musk' Scores 100% on Rotten Tomatoes — And Musk Is Threatening to Sue the Director
A nearly four-hour documentary with a built-in ten-minute intermission, 'Musk' is the latest project from director Alex Gibney, whose past subjects include Enron, Scientology, and Elizabeth Holmes. Elon Musk has responded with threats of legal action and a barrage of criticism on X — none of which has stopped the film from landing a perfect 100% on Rotten Tomatoes.
No Camera, No Problem: Ray-Ban Meta Audio Arrives This October at $349
At Connect 2026, Meta introduced Ray-Ban Meta Audio, its first smart glasses without a camera, centered on voice calls and Meta AI. Priced from $349, shipping starts October 13.
Meta's Glasses Family Welcomes Lisa, With Pet-Shaped Charging Cases Tucked Into Two Collab Frames
Two smart glasses collaborations with Blackpink's Lisa were unveiled by Meta at Connect 2026, with temples carrying star accents and charging cases hiding pet-shaped charms, priced from $399. Meanwhile, the entry-level model's price was cut by Meta to $249.
OpenAI Faces Lawsuit from British Columbia After Ignoring Moderators' Alerts on Tumbler Ridge Shooter's Chats
A California lawsuit filed by Canada's British Columbia accuses OpenAI of failing to act on internal moderators' recommendation to report a shooter's ChatGPT conversations — a delay the province says allowed a preventable tragedy to occur. Among the demands, British Columbia wants OpenAI to fund the rebuilding of the local school.
Warner Bros. Merger Clears Last Legal Hurdle as Paramount Settles With 12 States
With California AG Rob Bonta confirming the settlement, Paramount's $110 billion Warner Bros. deal is set to close in early October—handing David Ellison control over DC and Harry Potter's rights.
What to know | Gemini Escaped Its Testing Sandbox and Hacked Three Companies, Google Admits Same Security Firm Behind the Slip-Up
The key details: Google confirmed to The Wall Street Journal that Gemini gained internet access due to a setup error by testing partner Irregular, and ended up hacking into three real companies—though the model pulled back on its own each time once it realized it had the wrong target.
X Viewing Tools Nitter and XCancel Both Go Dark, With Legal Pressure Pointed to as the Common Thread
Both Nitter and XCancel, third-party tools enabling account-free browsing of X posts, recently shut down operations, with legal action from X cited as the shared reason behind each closure.
Apple Off the Hook—For Now: X and xAI Drop Antitrust Case, OpenAI Still in the Fight
Elon Musk's X Corp and xAI quietly withdrew their antitrust lawsuit against Apple in a Texas federal court, offering no explanation for the move or word of any settlement. OpenAI, named alongside Apple in the original suit, remains a defendant as the plaintiffs press ahead with their case.
Half-Life Fans, Take Note: Valve's Steam Frame Headset Comes With a Free Remastered Classic
Valve's new standalone VR headset, Steam Frame, launches at $1,059 (256GB) or $1,299 (1TB). Buyers get a bonus: a remastered "Half-Life: Alyx," rebuilt with foveated rendering so it runs directly on the device, no PC required.
OpenAI's IPO Plans Stall as Sam Altman Cites Safety Turmoil
Speaking with Fortune, OpenAI CEO Sam Altman ruled out filing for an IPO in 2026, calling it "unwise" to go public right now—as reports of AI agents breaking out of test environments continue to mount.
iOS 27 Lets One Number Live on Two iPhones—T-Mobile Adds $5 Monthly Fee
With iOS 27's iPhone Handoff, a single eSIM number can move between two iPhones. T-Mobile is the only US carrier launching support for it, and it's tacking on an extra $5 a month for the privilege.
Google Brings Gemini Straight to Your Windows Desktop
A dedicated Gemini app now runs natively on Windows 10 and 11, popping up with the same Alt + Space shortcut as its Mac counterpart. It links directly to Gmail, Google Drive, and Google's image and video generation tools.
Two Nintendo Directs, One Big Reveal: Switch 2 Ports Pile Up Before Metroid and Kirby Steal the Finale
The week's second Nintendo Direct leaned heavily on Switch 2 ports—Monster Hunter Wilds, Final Fantasy 7 Revelation, and a Witcher 3 remaster all made the cut—saving Metroid Ravenous and Kirby and the World Beyond for a surprise closing reveal.
Lawsuit Targets Anthropic: Claude Max's "5x, 20x Usage" Claim Allegedly Masked a Murky Weekly Limit
Anthropic now faces a class action from Claude users who argue that the Max subscription's touted "5x and 20x usage" figures obscured undisclosed weekly caps, potentially leaving actual usage multipliers well below what was promised.
Digital ID Goes Dark on iOS 27 Beta — Testing on Your Primary Phone Can Cost More Than Battery Drain
Several iOS 27 beta testers report that their US passport Digital ID inside Apple Wallet simply stopped working, forcing a delete-and-re-add fix. The physical passport itself stays intact, yet the episode drives home a familiar warning: pack your ID and payment tools onto one primary device, and a minor beta glitch can quickly snowball into a real headache.
No Steering Wheel, No Problem: Tesla's Cybercab Now Officially Serving Riders in Austin
Austin riders can now hail a ride via Tesla's Robotaxi app, though specifying a vehicle type isn't yet an option—among the 314-vehicle fleet, dominated by Model Ys, 45 are Cybercabs.
Utah's SB 73, the First US Law Forcing Websites to Answer for VPN Use, Gets Suspended Right as It Was Due to Start
Though set to kick in this Thursday as the nation's first law holding websites accountable for VPN usage, Utah's SB 73 won't be enforced for now—the state's Department of Commerce is waiting on a federal judge's ruling in Aylo's lawsuit.
Mykonos Nightlife Playbook: A Regular's Guide to Booking the Right Table, Picking the Right Volume, and Locking Down a Ride Home
From late-night tables at Sea Satin to the VIP myth at Cavo Paradiso, this is a Mykonos guide written for regulars—how to avoid booking into the wrong section, which sunset volume to choose, and how to guarantee you'll actually have a ride home at 2am.
Guggenheim Abu Dhabi Opens December 11: Five Year-End Escape Ideas
Frank Gehry's final work, Guggenheim Abu Dhabi, cuts the ribbon on December 11. Add in table-worthy hotels in San Francisco and Seville, plus outdoor itineraries in Queenstown and Oulu, and you've got five reasons to get out before the New Year crowds descend.
Inside Sex and the City Stylist Patricia Field's New York Apartment, Filled with Souvenirs From a Life on Set
From Moroccan slippers to a Tokyo-exclusive lipstick, the stylist's Lower East Side apartment follows no design logic—just a running inventory of loot collected over six decades on film sets.
Where to Stay in Banff National Park: From a Fossil-Studded Castle Hotel to a 33-Room Lakeside Lodge
From Fairmont Banff Springs, a castle hotel embedded with 450-million-year-old fossils, to Moraine Lake Lodge, a 33-room property with its own private canoes, accommodations around Banff National Park span an enormous range—each with its own scale and its own approach to hospitality.
Toyota GR86 New Model Year Gets NT$40K Price Hike, Same Power Output, Now Standard with Active Safety
Hotai Motor has released details on the new model year GR86 on its official website. The 234 horsepower and 25.5 kg-m of torque remain unchanged, but the entire lineup now comes standard with EyeSight 4.0, while prices have risen by NT$40,000, with the manual starting at NT$1.77 million.
Klay Thompson Set to Join Miami Heat, Heading to South Beach After Dallas Buyout
Four-time NBA champion Klay Thompson has requested a buyout from the Mavericks and, once cleared waivers, will sign with the Heat, joining forces with Giannis Antetokounmpo and Bam Adebayo in a revamped lineup.