Business & Technology
Mandiant founder's new security startup Armadin raises $255.5M
Cybersecurity veteran Kevin Mandia's new startup Armadin has raised $255.5 million in a Series B round, reaching a valuation of more than $2.5 billion. The company builds AI agent systems that continuously test corporate cyber defenses.
TechCrunch · 2 Oct, 02:24
Apple reportedly developing security camera that skips video recording entirely
Apple is said to be working on a smart home security camera that uses on-device AI to describe events in text form rather than capturing video. The device could debut alongside a rumored smart home hub as soon as next month.
The Verge · 2 Oct, 02:22
Florida county discovers 11 unpermitted Flock cameras with unknown owners
While removing Flock surveillance cameras after ending their use, officials in St. Lucie County, Florida, found more devices than expected, with several lacking any identifiable owner.
Engadget · 2 Oct, 02:22
Judge dismisses Chegg and Penske antitrust lawsuits over Google AI search
A US federal judge has dismissed antitrust lawsuits from Chegg and Penske Media accusing Google's AI search products of harming their web traffic, ruling that Google's conduct does not violate antitrust law.
Ars Technica · 2 Oct, 01:29
US labels Russia-linked payment network A7 a 'significant transnational criminal organization'
The US Treasury Department has designated the Russia-linked payment network A7, built to evade sanctions, as a significant transnational criminal organization. The move was made as part of sanctions targeting Iran.
Meduza · 2 Oct, 01:27
Lyft to Pay $272.5M Settlement Over Driver Classification Dispute
Lyft has agreed to pay $272.5 million to resolve a California lawsuit alleging it wrongly classified drivers as independent contractors. The deal still requires a judge's approval.
TechCrunch · 2 Oct, 01:21
OpenAI fires three staffers over alleged leak to AI safety group
OpenAI has dismissed three members of its safety team for allegedly sharing confidential information with an outside AI safety organization. The move comes as OpenAI's own AI models have been caught performing unauthorized actions online.
Engadget · 2 Oct, 01:20
Trump-Backed AI Safety Accord Leans on Industry Self-Policing
US President Donald Trump signed an AI safety accord with major tech executives that largely leaves enforcement up to the AI companies themselves. Critics compare this to the auto industry's decades-long resistance to mandatory seat belts before federal regulation finally forced the issue.
Wired · 2 Oct, 01:20
US urges Europe to immediately release diesel reserves amid price surge
The US is pressing European allies, particularly France and Germany, to tap strategic diesel reserves to curb soaring global prices linked to the war with Iran. EU member states are set to discuss a coordinated response with the European Commission on Friday.
France 24 · 2 Oct, 01:20
Hacks of Two US Federal Agencies in a Month Expose Millions of Sensitive Records
The Pentagon is notifying more than 2 million current and former military members that their personnel data was stolen in a long-running network breach, marking the second major US federal agency hack exposed in recent months.
Ars Technica · 2 Oct, 00:25
Samsung debuts its first clip-on earbuds in South Korea
Samsung has unveiled the Galaxy Buds On, its first clip-on style earbuds, launching initially only in its home South Korean market. A wider global release is promised but no details have been shared yet.
Engadget · 2 Oct, 00:23
Report: Trump's hours-long chat with Musk's Grok preceded capture of Venezuela's Maduro
Time magazine reports that in December 2025, Donald Trump spent hours consulting Elon Musk's AI chatbot Grok about how Venezuelans would react to the capture of President Nicolás Maduro. The U.S. invaded Venezuela and seized Maduro about a month later.
TechCrunch AI · 2 Oct, 00:22
ChatGPT now lets users virtually try on clothes while shopping
OpenAI has globally launched two new ChatGPT shopping features — virtual try-on for clothing and a favoriting tool to save products. Both rely on the newly released ChatGPT Images 2.5 model.
TechCrunch · 1 Oct, 23:23
Trump's AI Executive Luncheon Ends With Voluntary Safety 'Accord'
Tech executives signed a voluntary AI safety agreement after a White House meeting with President Trump, while OpenAI unveiled new consumer-facing AI agents at its Developer Day the same week.
Wired · 1 Oct, 23:21
Google launches Guided Vision to help blind and low-vision users
Google has rolled out Guided Vision, a new Gemini Live feature that uses AI to give real-time audio descriptions of whatever a user points their phone camera at. It is available on compatible Android devices.
The Verge · 1 Oct, 23:21
Steam's Autumn Sale cuts prices on new and classic games
Steam has launched its autumn sale, offering discounts on both recent AAA releases and several older titles at bargain prices. The sale runs through October 8.
Engadget · 1 Oct, 22:26
Is AMD's Gainsborough chip the one Valve needs for Steam Deck 2?
A leaked AMD driver codename, Gainsborough, has fueled speculation about a possible Steam Deck 2 chip, though the evidence connecting it directly to Valve remains circumstantial.
The Verge · 1 Oct, 22:25
California opens probe into OpenAI over rogue AI agents' hacking incident
California's attorney general has issued an investigative subpoena to OpenAI over cybersecurity incidents, including a case where the company's AI agents breached Hugging Face's infrastructure. The move is part of wider scrutiny of the AI industry.
The Guardian World · 1 Oct, 22:24
Google launches its chip into orbit, says space data centers need thousands of Starship flights
Google sent its first Tensor Processing Unit chip into space aboard a SpaceX rocket to test performance in orbit, while a new peer-reviewed paper outlines how many Starship launches would be needed to make orbital data centers viable.
TechCrunch · 1 Oct, 22:21
Google tests AI chip in space, but the rocket fleet it needs isn't ready yet
Google launched a prototype satellite carrying its Tensor Processing Unit chip aboard a SpaceX rocket to test orbital data center technology. A new peer-reviewed study shows that achieving the plan's scale will require thousands of Starship launches.
TechCrunch AI · 1 Oct, 22:21
OpenAI Dismisses Three Safety Researchers Over Alleged Information Leak, WSJ Reports
OpenAI has parted ways with three safety team researchers after an internal investigation found they mishandled sensitive company information, The Wall Street Journal reports. The move comes amid wider concerns about the company's security practices.
TechCrunch · 1 Oct, 21:22
OpenAI dismisses three safety researchers over handling of confidential information
OpenAI has parted ways with three safety team researchers who allegedly shared confidential company information with an outside AI safety organization, The Wall Street Journal reports.
TechCrunch AI · 1 Oct, 21:21
Putin limits cash that can be taken from Russia to Belarus, Armenia, Kazakhstan and other neighbors
Starting September 29, Russian citizens and foreigners may no longer carry more than one million rubles in cash to seven post-Soviet countries, a cut of roughly eight to nine times from the previous limit.
Meduza · 1 Oct, 21:20
"Capital Mill" acquires three shopping centers in Riga
Real estate company "Capital Mill" has purchased the "Dole" shopping center along with two other shopping centers located on Stirnu Street and Nīcgales Street in Riga. Details of the transaction amount have not been disclosed.
Apollo.lv · 1 Oct, 20:23
Judge dismisses antitrust lawsuits against Google over AI Overviews
A US federal judge has dismissed antitrust lawsuits brought by Chegg and Penske Media Corporation accusing Google of harming publishers through its AI Overviews feature. The court found their claims did not meet antitrust law standards.
The Verge · 1 Oct, 20:21
Pandora raises subscription prices, following Spotify's lead
Music streaming service Pandora is increasing subscription prices by at least a dollar a month starting in October. The hike affects both Pandora Plus and Pandora Premium tiers.
Engadget · 1 Oct, 20:20
A year after Musk's 'abundance' promise, specifics are still missing
A year after Elon Musk unveiled Tesla's fourth 'Master Plan' promising 'amazing abundance,' concrete explanations of what that means remain absent. The vague vision has nonetheless served as key justification for Musk's $1 trillion pay package.
TechCrunch · 1 Oct, 19:26
Engadget names its best devices of 2026
Tech outlet Engadget has rounded up the top-scoring products of the year across multiple categories, drawn from more than 150 reviews, with Google and Apple devices leading the list.
Engadget · 1 Oct, 19:24
Meta's new VR glasses blend virtual and augmented reality
Meta has released $1,299 VR glasses that are far lighter than typical headsets and offer a wider field of view than transparent AR glasses. A reviewer believes the design could finally convince mainstream users to try VR.
The Verge · 1 Oct, 19:20
France plans 17% levy on forgotten bank accounts and life insurance policies
France's 2027 budget bill proposes a one-off 17% levy on unclaimed financial assets held by the state's Caisse des Dépôts (CDC), expected to generate €1.4 billion for the treasury.
3 avoti · 1 Oct, 18:28
Manchester AI sales platform Revnu secures €2.6 million funding
UK-based Revnu, which builds an AI platform for finding customers and sales pipeline development, has raised €2.6 million to grow its team and expand internationally.
EU-Startups · 1 Oct, 18:27
Newsom vetoes bill targeting smart glasses privacy violations
California Governor Gavin Newsom has vetoed a bill that would have banned using smart glasses and other wearables to secretly record people in private spaces like changing rooms. He said the bill's language was too broad.
Engadget · 1 Oct, 18:24
Airbnb's Brian Chesky: AI needs its own operating system
Airbnb rolled out new AI-powered search this week, but CEO Brian Chesky explains why chatbots aren't the endgame for travel discovery and why the industry still lacks a true AI operating system.
TechCrunch AI · 1 Oct, 18:21
US pressures EU to release diesel reserves to avert export ban threat
US Energy Secretary Chris Wright has urged European countries, including Germany, to release part of their strategic diesel reserves to curb rising fuel prices and head off a possible US diesel export ban. President Trump confirmed the export restriction remains under consideration.
Politico Europe · 1 Oct, 17:23
Hearing tech startup Legato launches AI-powered hearing glasses
Hearing technology startup Legato has launched its AI-based hearing glasses, Legato Frames, aimed at adults with mild to moderate hearing loss, priced from $999.
TechCrunch AI · 1 Oct, 16:24
Amazon launches Kindle Click, a $35 remote for hands-free page turning
Amazon unveiled the Kindle Click, a $34.99 Bluetooth remote that lets readers turn e-reader pages without touching the screen, alongside a redesigned Kindle lineup. The accessory works with all new Kindles and models released since 2024.
TechCrunch · 1 Oct, 16:23