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Scientists discover hundreds of hair cells across squid bodies
Researchers at Case Western Reserve University found squids have hundreds of hair cells covering their entire bodies, remarkably similar to those in the human ear. Using light sheet microscopy, they mapped these sensory cells, which may provide crucial insights into hearing loss and deafness in humans.
Tech Explorist · · US
Drops day passes after Disney lawsuit dispute
Sling TV has discontinued its Sling Pass feature, which offered day, weekend, and week-long passes to watch channels like ESPN and CNN without full subscriptions. Disney and Warner Bros. Discovery sued over the service, though a federal judge ruled against Disney's request for a preliminary injunction.
The Verge · · US
Quits OpenAI after flagging safety concerns in The Atlantic
David Robinson, who wrote safety reports at OpenAI, has resigned and published an editorial in The Atlantic criticizing the company's culture as fundamentally broken. He argues AI companies need nuclear-level safeguards and humility, not just new regulations. Robinson joins other researchers departing prominent AI firms.
The Verge ·
Starts October 6th at 3AM ET, Amazon Prime Day
Amazon is offering early Prime Big Deal Day discounts on hardware and popular products ahead of October Prime Day, which runs October 6th at 3AM ET through October 8th at 3AM ET on the East Coast. Deals include Bose speakers, monitors, chargers, and smart home devices.
The Verge ·
Open sources Muse AI code for Raspberry Pi
Meta has open sourced code for its Muse AI agent, letting developers build custom gadgets using ESP32 boards or Raspberry Pi devices. The company is giving away 5,000 Muse Home Link gadgets that control lights, TVs, and printers through community-built skills, with shipping this month.
The Verge ·
embraces AI in development workflows, RE Engine
Capcom is integrating AI technology into its RE Engine development workflows to boost efficiency across studios. The company plans incremental shifts toward an AI-generation game engine, building toward creating games collaboratively with AI, while maintaining its commitment not to use AI-generated assets in final games.
The Verge · · US
Ends Fincher deal after six years of streaming exclusivity.
Netflix is ending high-profile production partnerships with directors David Fincher and Shawn Levy, signaling a strategic shift away from expensive filmmaker deals. The streamer is refocusing on lower-budget series, live events, and sports programming instead of prestige films that haven't consistently driven subscriber growth and retention.
The Verge · · US
Apple Vision Pro launches 4K 3D streaming
Video glasses like Apple Vision Pro finally deliver on 3D movies' promise, offering full 1080p resolution per eye without the brightness loss of theater glasses. Disney Plus now streams 3D films in 4K with HDR and spatial audio, making classic films like Avatar and Gravity visually stunning on personal headsets.
The Verge ·
Apple limits Mac disk access over AI agent risks
Apple will require explicit user action to grant apps full disk access on Mac, responding to risks posed by increasingly autonomous AI agents. The move follows concerns that developers misuse sweeping permissions, exposing files, mail, messages, and browsing history without users' full knowledge and understanding.
The Verge · · US
OpenAI launches Dots agent for $100-per-month users
OpenAI's new Dots agent platform lets users assign workplace tasks to AI-powered avatars that can access apps like Blender and GIMP. Unlike competitor Muse, Dots feels more like enterprise software. Testing revealed mixed results: struggles with website security checks but excelled redesigning a personal website and editing video clips.
The Verge · · US
Study compares blastoids against 14,000 embryo cell snapshots
University of Sydney researchers developed a computational framework comparing four blastoid-generation methods against a detailed reference map of natural human embryo development. Results showed some models captured key early embryonic aspects, but no models accurately represented natural human embryos, highlighting the importance of careful evaluation before drawing research conclusions.
Tech Explorist · · IN
launches innovation summit September 29 to October 3
Bahrain's Housing Ministry and Bahrain Polytechnic are strengthening cooperation through training programmes and knowledge exchange. Minister Al Rumaihi emphasized investing in national talent to advance the housing sector. The partnership, announced at the Innovation Summit in Social Housing, aims to integrate government and academic expertise for sustainable urban development and improved service quality.
BNA LOCAL · · BH