Technology news summaries — Page 2
Essential facts and source links for recent technology stories.
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Musk’s X and SpaceXAI move to dismiss AI antitrust claims against Apple
Elon Musk’s X Corp and SpaceXAI have moved to dismiss antitrust claims against Apple, alleging its OpenAI partnership restricted AI competition. Claims against OpenAI will continue; the filing gives no reason and does not say whether a settlement was reached. -
DeepMind chief says Gemini 4 enters early post-training as launch nears
Google DeepMind chief Koray Kavukcuoglu said Sept. 23 that Gemini 4 has entered early post-training, a phase to refine performance and reliability, as Google nears launch. The model is expected to offer more advanced AI capabilities. -
BofA raises Okta target to $220 on AI potential, keeps Neutral rating
Bank of America lifted Okta's target to $220 from $200 after Oktane, keeping a Neutral rating. It cited AI-agent security potential but said near-term forecasts are little changed; the analyst sees the upside becoming clearer in fiscal 2028. -
New Mexico jury finds Meta misled residents over Facebook data
A Santa Fe jury found on Sept. 25 that Meta misled New Mexico residents about Facebook’s handling of their personal information after a two-week trial. The state filed suit in 2021; damages have not been set. Separately, Meta shares fell 3.33% to close at $751.66. -
Palo Alto launches AI subscription to detect and remediate cyber flaws
Palo Alto Networks launched Unit 42 Continuous Frontier AI Defense, an annual service using Anthropic’s Claude Mythos, OpenAI’s GPT-5.6-Cyber and open-weight models to find, validate and remediate vulnerabilities in web apps, APIs and cloud infrastructure. -
Alibaba plans an AI model with 5–10 trillion parameters, unveils V900 chip
Alibaba plans an AI model with 5–10 trillion parameters and unveiled the Zhenwu V900 chip, described as delivering triple its predecessor’s performance. V900 mass production is expected in early 2027; Alibaba Cloud targets more than 20 gigawatts of data-center capacity by 2032. -
Microsoft unveils Code, a plain-language app builder for Copilot
Microsoft added Code to its Copilot app on Sept. 25, letting users describe an app or dashboard in plain language; it runs on the engine behind GitHub Copilot. Early access is due at month’s end, with a preview for paying subscribers later this year. -
Bill Gates calls for AI safeguards, warning misuse could cause a billion deaths
Bill Gates warned that people with malicious intent could use AI to drive events causing a billion deaths, and urged law enforcement and politicians to help define safeguards and monitoring. He made the remarks in an NBC interview scheduled to air Sept. 27. -
Fortnite’s Five Nights at Freddy’s crossover brings four skins Oct. 1, 2026
Fortnite’s Five Nights at Freddy’s crossover launches Oct. 1, 2026, with Freddy, Chica, Bonnie and Foxy skins, all with Withered styles. Fortnitemares will add a themed location with jumpscares and security camera feeds; players can transform into bosses and hunt others. -
Microsoft redesigns Copilot to challenge Claude with coding and AI agents
Microsoft unveiled a redesigned Copilot app on Sept. 25, bringing chat and task delegation, natural-language coding, and cloud-based agents into one place, with Word, Excel and PowerPoint built in. The app is intended to challenge Claude as Microsoft seeks stronger Copilot use. -
Job seeker warned after JobApp link led to a site reportedly created 10 days earlier
A U.S. job seeker said an email about a possible job directed them to a site to download JobApp, supposedly for interviews, tasks and a company handbook. A Reddit commenter said the site was created 10 days earlier; other users called the setup a scam. -
Google tests Gemini calls to businesses as Meta expands Muse
Google is testing a Gemini feature that would call businesses to book tables, check stock or reschedule appointments, then report back to users. Google has not announced wider availability; Meta has expanded Muse into shopping, travel and grocery services. -
Synchrony teams up with OpenAI to prepare for AI-assisted shopping
Synchrony Financial wants its credit, rewards and financing offers shown as shoppers use AI assistants to compare products. Its August OpenAI partnership will include a ChatGPT plugin to search partner discounts and promotional financing. -
A fourth-generation Apple TV 4K surfaces in a leak, but specs remain unconfirmed
A leaked Apple image labels an unreleased fourth-generation Apple TV 4K, but Apple has announced no launch date. Reports suggest an A19-generation chip, about 8GB of RAM and possible Apple Intelligence support; none of those details is confirmed. -
T-Mobile customer says five-line bill hit $239 despite $45–$50 increase estimate
A T-Mobile customer says a five-line account’s bill rose from $148 to $239 after a plan switch, despite an online estimate of about $45–$50 more per month. The Reddit poster said customer service cited higher per-line and base-plan costs. -
Meta's Muse reaches No. 1 in Apple's App Store as author backs its AI strategy
A Motley Fool article argues Meta Platforms' AI strategy merits a bullish outlook, citing its Muse personal agent's rise to No. 1 in Apple's App Store and recent model updates. Meta shares are up more than 16% year to date, the article reports. -
Shop Pay goes live in Meta’s Muse as Amazon blocks the AI agent from its site
Meta launched its Muse shopping agent on Sept. 8; Shop Pay became available in Muse on Sept. 23, while Amazon blocked the agent from browsing and buying on its site. The split shows businesses can decide whether AI agents reach their customers. -
Bill Gates keeps AI out of his personal relationships
Bill Gates said he does not use AI for personal relationships or socialize with it, telling NBC’s “Meet the Press” he is not asking the technology whether it likes him or whether he is a nice person. He said he is fortunate to have family and friends. -
Ariane 6 pause adds to delays in Amazon's Leo satellite rollout
Arianespace paused Ariane 6 flights over a turbopump anomaly; ULA's Vulcan and Blue Origin's New Glenn are also grounded. Amazon has fewer than 400 of 3,236 Leo satellites in orbit and must deploy all by July 2029 to get permission to start service. -
Companies can use AI to pressure-test crisis plans for weak spots
Google said Gemini stopped after accessing systems at three companies during a May cybersecurity test meant to use simulated targets, the Wall Street Journal reported. Experts say AI can expose crisis-plan gaps, but people must assess its recommendations. -
AI informs pay and promotion decisions for 60% of managers, report says
Resume Builder reports that 60% of managers use AI for personnel decisions, including raises and promotions, and more than one in five let it make final calls without human input. The article separately says 65% of managers use AI tools overall; only a third of those users are. -
SpaceX CFO calls Starship Flight 14 revenue-generating, but the basis is unclear
SpaceX plans to launch Starship Flight 14 on Sept. 28 with 26 Starlink V3 satellites for a six-orbit trip around Earth. CFO Bret Johnsen calls it revenue-generating, but filings say Starlink launches bring no Space-segment revenue, leaving its basis unclear. -
Personal AI agents saved staffers time but also made costly errors
Five Business Insider staffers tested Muse and Instinct on everyday tasks, reporting time-saving successes and errors. Instinct paid a different Oxford road charge, costing one staffer a nonrefundable £8; it also replaced another's Notion calendar with a blank template. -
Eos Energy’s zinc-battery growth case faces losses and potential dilution
Eos Energy Enterprises' zinc batteries could serve AI power demand, with an $807 million backlog and Q2 revenue up 351% year over year to $68.8 million. It posted an $83.8 million operating loss and filed to register up to 56.5 million shares for resale by existing holders. -
The iPhone 14 Pro made its display cutout a multitasking hub
Apple’s 2022 iPhone 14 Pro introduced the Dynamic Island, turning the selfie-camera and Face ID cutout into a space for app updates and controls. Users could tap Live Activities to expand the display for more detail and controls without leaving the foreground app. -
X-Men Origins: Wolverine tops Complex’s ranking of Wolverine games
Complex ranks X-Men Origins: Wolverine first among the character’s video-game appearances, followed by the Marvel vs. Capcom series and Marvel Rivals. Insomniac’s Marvel’s Wolverine lands sixth, while the two Marvel Ultimate Alliance games share fourth place. -
Air Force targets 500 MMA drones by 2032, but builders are unknown
The U.S. Air Force plans 500 Massed Modular Aircraft (MMA) reconnaissance-and-strike drones by 2032 to take over missions flown by MQ-9A Reapers. Airandspaceforces.com reports the first 100 are targeted to fly by 2029, but builders have not been selected.
