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Ars Technica: Amazon’s $1B plan to combat data center backlash draws more backlash Link: https://arstechnica.com/tech-policy/2026/10/amazons-1b-plan-to-combat-data-cente r-backlash-draws-more-backlash...
The Verge: Netflix is pivoting away from prestige Link: https://www.theverge.com/streaming/1004323/netflix-david-fincher-shawn-levy-mike flanagan-duffer-brothers-greta-gerwig
The Verge: Apple will limit Mac disk access as AI agents ‘substantially’ increase risk Link: https://www.theverge.com/tech/1004295/apple-limit-mac-disk-access-ai-agents
The Verge: Sling TV drops its one-day cable passes Link: https://www.theverge.com/streaming/1004300/sling-tv-pass-cable-drops
Wired: ICE Has Been Dumping Protester Photos Into a Palantir Database Link: https://www.wired.com/story/ice-has-been-dumping-protester-photos-into-a-palanti r-database/
TechCrunch: Affected by layoffs? Don’t miss this $75 deal for your TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 Expo+ Pass Link: https://techcrunch.com/2026/10/02/disrupt-2026-layoff-expo-plus-passes-available for-75-doll...
Wired: This Shoe Company’s Instagram Ad With a Frat Is Pissing People Off Link: https://www.wired.com/story/this-shoe-companys-instagram-ad-with-a-frat-is-pissi ng-people-off/
Ars Technica: Research roundup: 6 cool science stories we almost missed Link: https://arstechnica.com/science/2026/10/research-roundup-6-cool-science-stories- we-almost-missed-6/
TechCrunch: Apple says it’s tightening macOS ‘Full Disk Access’ controls due to new risks from AI agents Link: https://techcrunch.com/2026/10/02/apple-says-its-tightening-macos-full-disk-acce ss-contr...
The Verge: OpenAI’s Dot agent is enterprise software that can also order your dinner Link: https://www.theverge.com/ai-artificial-intelligence/1004096/openai-chatgpt-dots- hands-on-agent
TechCrunch: It’s not AI anymore, it’s ‘Super intelligence’ (according to the White House) Link: https://techcrunch.com/video/its-not-ai-anymore-its-super-intelligence-according to-the-white-house/
The Verge: Breaking up (with Elon Musk) is hard to do Link: https://www.theverge.com/tech/1004177/elon-musk-unfollows-shivon-zilis
The Verge: Rivian’s sales pop as the company’s big R2 bet starts to pay off Link: https://www.theverge.com/transportation/1004127/rivian-q3-2026-production-delive ry-r2
The Verge: Beehiiv creators are buzzing about a new price increase Link: https://www.theverge.com/tech/1004133/beehiiv-price-increase-reactions
TechCrunch: Circuit Breaker Labs hopes to make AI safer for your kids (and you) Link: https://techcrunch.com/2026/10/02/circuit-breaker-labs-hopes-to-make-ai-safer-fo r-your-kids-and-you/
Wired: The NHL Is Releasing Its Own ‘Hot’ Fanfic. Romance Lovers Hate It Link: https://www.wired.com/story/the-nhl-is-releasing-its-own-hot-fanfic-romance-love rs-hate-it/
The Verge: Nacon’s new PS5 controller can mix audio from your phone and console Link: https://www.theverge.com/tech/1004053/nacon-sony-playstation-licensed-revolution 5-unlimited-wireless-controller
Wired: These AI Experts Want to Do High-Stakes Research Out in the Open Link: https://www.wired.com/story/trillium-labs-wants-to-do-high-risk-ai-research-in-t he-open/
TechCrunch: Paramount and Warner Bros Discovery to become Skydance Link: https://techcrunch.com/2026/10/02/paramount-and-warner-bros-discovery-to-become- skydance/
The Verge: Dots get up in Muse’s business Link: https://www.theverge.com/podcast/1004059/openai-dots-kindle-homepad-cybercab-ver gecast
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