TechCrunch: Cohere says Alibaba’s Qwen model tried to send a file to Beijing Link: https://techcrunch.com/2026/10/26/cohere-says-alibabas-qwen-model-tried-to-send-a-file-to-beijing/
The Verge: OpenAI announces three big science discoveries and a new way to work with academics Link: https://www.theverge.com/ai-artificial-intelligence/1019143/openai-eth-kaseya-science-math-physics
Ars Technica: Microsoft offers to buy out a quarter of its workforce Link: https://arstechnica.com/gadgets/2026/10/microsoft-offers-voluntary-buyouts-to-60000-employees/
Wired: Grok Says Its AI-Generated Version of ‘The Odyssey’ Is ‘Not Historically Accurate’ Link: https://www.wired.com/story/grok-says-its-ai-generated-version-of-the-odyssey-is-not-historically-accura...
TechCrunch: Databricks co-founder shares his secrets for winning big enterprises customers Link: https://techcrunch.com/2026/10/26/databricks-co-founder-shares-his-secrets-for-winning-big-enterprises-...
The Verge: Samsung’s Switch 2-ready MicroSD Express card is on sale for less than $50 Link: https://www.theverge.com/gadgets/1018962/samsung-p9-256gb-microsd-express-card-switch-2-deal-sale
The Verge: Anthropic is burning gas to feed the AI boom Link: https://www.theverge.com/ai-artificial-intelligence/1018994/anthropic-ipo-ai-data-center-energy-climate-risk
Wired: Why Anthropic’s IPO Prospectus Is Missing So Many Key Figures Link: https://www.wired.com/story/anthropic-prospectus-leaves-out-some-numbers/
TechCrunch: Watch out, YouTube; Instagram goes from short-form to 90-minute videos Link: https://techcrunch.com/2026/10/26/watch-out-youtube-instagram-goes-from-short-form-to-90-minute-videos/
Wired: Best Dyson Vacuum Deals for Dyson Week 2026 Link: https://www.wired.com/story/best-dyson-week-vacuum-deal-oct-2026/
Wired: Anker’s Halloween Sale Takes 20% Off Our Favorite Chargers and Power Banks Link: https://www.wired.com/story/anker-halloween-sale-oct-2026/
Wired: Apple AirTags (2nd Gen) Are on Sale for 20% Off Right Now Link: https://www.wired.com/story/apple-airtag-deal-october-2026/
TechCrunch: Uh oh, it sounds like the iPhone Duo keeps cracking and users aren’t happy about it Link: https://techcrunch.com/2026/10/26/uh-oh-it-sounds-like-the-iphone-duo-keeps-cracking-and-users-are...
Wired: Google Fitbit Edge Review: I Still Prefer the Air (2026) Link: https://www.wired.com/review/google-fitbit-edge/
TechCrunch: Fusion startups are giving the government shares in exchange for awards. Is it worth it? Link: https://techcrunch.com/2026/10/26/fusion-startups-are-giving-the-government-shares-in-exchang...
The Verge: iPhone Duo now supports Apple Pencil with iOS 27.2 Link: https://www.theverge.com/tech/1018827/ios-27-2-iphone-duo-apple-pencil
Ars Technica: Boston Dynamics employees want to block sale of robot dogs to ICE Link: https://arstechnica.com/ai/2026/10/boston-dynamics-employees-want-to-block-sale-of-robot-dogs-to-ice/
The Verge: The NBA’s response to gambling scandals is to add more gambling partnerships Link: https://www.theverge.com/entertainment/1018818/nba-kalshi-polymarket
TechCrunch: This startup’s self-driving excavators help dig up $600M in new funding Link: https://techcrunch.com/2026/10/26/this-startups-self-driving-excavators-help-dig-up-600m-in-new-funding/
The Verge: The RealReal won’t let AI agents hog designer clothing Link: https://www.theverge.com/news/1018713/meta-muse-agentic-shopping-ai-the-realreal