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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.
October 10 Marks the Long-Awaited Reveal of Tesla's Next-Gen Roadster—Yet Two Big-Name Backers Already Walked Away
Nine years after it was first teased, Tesla confirmed via its official X account that the next-gen Roadster will finally be unveiled on October 10. While a countdown graphic on the company's website has fueled speculation about a possible flight package, notable reservation holders Sam Altman and Marques Brownlee have both pulled their orders.
What to know | StarCraft Returns After Years of Silence—Blizzard Turns It Into an Open-World Shooter
The key details: BlizzCon 2026 dropped a cinematic trailer confirming that the new StarCraft will be a "story-driven open-world shooter"—but players won't get their hands on it until spring 2030.
What to know | OpenAI's Test Agents Breached RubyGems Back in May—Filenames Literally Said "Hack" and "Evil"
The key details: Researchers told The Wall Street Journal that AI agents OpenAI was testing attacked the Ruby package repository RubyGems back in May—two months before the Hugging Face incident—and made zero effort to cover their tracks.
Blizzard Confirms Diablo V for Spring 2029, Unveils Netflix Anime Tie-In at BlizzCon
At BlizzCon, Blizzard revealed Diablo V will arrive spring 2029 and confirmed a long-rumored animated series with Netflix is officially in the works — putting an end to six years of speculation.
Better Specs, Worse Sales: The GameCube vs PS2 Mystery Explained
It had the stronger processor and superior tech—yet GameCube sold roughly 8 times less than PS2. We break down the Gekko chip, the mini-disc's storage limits, and the numbers that reveal why raw power didn't win this console war.
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.
Suspected Dark Web Driver's License Leak Prompts IDScan.net to Confirm Breach, Offer Free Credit Monitoring
A cloud account belonging to identity verification provider IDScan.net was accessed by a third party, the company has confirmed, with customer names and driver's license numbers potentially exposed. Free credit monitoring and identity protection services are now being offered, even as any link to last week's reported Nexus dark web marketplace—said to be trading stolen driver's licenses—remains unconfirmed.
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.
Card-Free Playback Arrives on Yoto's Latest Kids' Players—Alongside Higher Price Tags
A new green button on both the 4th-gen Yoto Player and the upgraded Yoto Mini lets children start their favorite content without inserting a card at all, though the devices now cost $150 and $110 respectively, up from before.
SNK's Neo Geo AES+ Won't Arrive Until September 2027 — Blame the AI Memory Shortage
Plaion Replai's officially licensed Neo Geo AES+ reboot console, once slated for this November, now ships September 16, 2027. The delay stems from memory chip shortages triggered by AI infrastructure demand, though pricing stays the same.
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.
First Foldable iPhone Rumored to Debut as John Ternus Steps In for His First Apple Keynote
On September 9, Apple will host its "Surprise and shine" event, the first time John Ternus has led the company's annual showcase after succeeding Tim Cook. Speculation suggests this event could finally unveil the long-anticipated first foldable iPhone, potentially priced as high as $2,000.
What to know | SpaceX Starship 40 Splashes Down Fully Intact, But Won't Be Back in Texas for Months
The key details: Starship 40 launched from Texas in July and completed a 65-minute suborbital test flight before splashing down in the Indian Ocean, remarkably staying intact. Its journey home now relies on a cargo ship, transferring via Christmas Island, with arrival at the Port of Brownsville, Texas expected around October 8.
Playdate Season 3 Details Arrive Courtesy of Panic, One Hour Ahead of Apple's Announcement
One hour before Apple's iPhone event begins, Panic is set to livestream on YouTube, unveiling the Playdate Season 3 lineup and release date. Given the stream was only announced 23 hours prior, the timing seems anything but coincidental.
Andrew Garfield Turns Sam Altman's Story Into Something Unsettling in 'Artificial' Trailer
The first trailer for "Artificial," Luca Guadagnino's biopic of the OpenAI CEO starring Andrew Garfield, has arrived ahead of its Christmas debut — and it leans closer to horror than straightforward biography.
Google's AI Power Needs Just Revived a Hurricane-Shuttered Nuclear Plant
NextEra's Duane Arnold nuclear plant in Iowa, closed after hurricane damage, is set to restart with a $1.9 billion Department of Energy loan. The electricity will feed Google's AI data centers, with the plant expected online again in 2029.
Laptop Battery Life, Decoded: Match Your Category First—Then Learn How to Extend It
Between ultra-thin laptops and gaming rigs, battery life can vary by more than three times. This piece maps out reasonable battery life ranges for each laptop category and explains how temperature and charging habits shape battery lifespan.
Capcom Teases More Franchise Revivals as Onimusha Tops One Million Day-One Sales
With Onimusha: Way of the Sword crossing a million copies sold on its launch day, Capcom has signaled that additional dormant series may soon return. Among candidates like Dino Crisis and Devil May Cry, which classic titles are most likely to make a comeback?
After a Full Season on the Sidelines, Ben Simmons Lands 1-Year, $3.5M Contract with the Kings
The Sacramento Kings have reached a 1-year, $3.5 million agreement with three-time All-Star Ben Simmons, bringing him back for his 10th NBA season following a full year away from the court. For him, this short-term deal represents a fresh chance to prove his worth once again.
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.
Six Months Off Work Doesn't Mean You Can't Come Back: Re-employment Bonus for Women Up to NT$60,000
Whether it's caring for family, resting for health reasons, or navigating a life transition, your résumé shouldn't have to stay frozen. The Ministry of Labor has loosened eligibility for its Women's Re-employment Program—now, being away from the workforce for 180 days or more is enough to apply, with a new buffer period for adjusting to a new job.
What to know | Razer Launches Budget Clio X Head Cushion Speaker, Cuts Price in Half by Shrinking the Drivers
The key details: Razer unveiled the Clio X at PAX West 2026, priced under $110—less than half the flagship model—with the tradeoff being a swap from a single 43mm driver to two 38mm drivers plus passive radiators, a clear compromise in exchange for a smaller footprint.