October 2026
Technology
Female AI Agents Received 10.25% Less, Study Finds
A University of Limerick study found female-presenting AI agents received 10.25% less reward than male-presenting agents for the same work.
Technology
Google App Settings Could Get a Cleaner Card-Based Design
Google is testing a redesigned settings page with card-based categories and easier access to Search personalization, SafeSearch and privacy controls.
Technology
Used PS5 Pro Costs 50% More Than New at GameStop
GameStop is selling pre-owned PS5 Pro consoles for up to $1,499.99, putting used systems far above Sony’s $899.99 price for a new console.
Technology
Amazon Prime Big Deal Days: AirPods, iPad Deals
Amazon Prime Big Deal Days 2026 brings major discounts on AirPods, iPads, Macs and other tech products during the two-day October sale.
Technology
OpenAI Adds Invisible Watermarks to ChatGPT Text in EU
OpenAI will add invisible watermarks to eligible ChatGPT and Codex text in the EU to meet AI Act transparency rules, but detection has limits.
Technology
Sonos Play Review: Premium Sound in a Portable Speaker
Sonos Play delivers impressive sound, smart software and portability in a premium package priced at Rs. 35,999, making it ideal for Sonos users.
Technology
NYC Council AI Hearing: What Jacob Coxon Said
Former AI researchers including Jacob Coxon warned the NYC Council about AI safety risks as lawmakers consider new transparency and oversight rules.
Technology
Phone Bombing: How Fake Calls Become Digital Harassment
Phone bombing can flood victims with automated calls or messages within seconds. Here is how the growing form of digital harassment affects users.
National
Provisional Census 2027 Data Expected by March–April, Says J&K Census Chief
India’s Census 2027 provisional data will be released by March–April, with Ladakh completing enumeration first; this is India’s first digital Census with caste data.
World
Separatists Win Quebec Election, Testing Canada PM Mark Carney
Separatists won Quebec’s provincial election with 30% of the vote, boosted by federalist splits, testing Prime Minister Mark Carney’s unity message despite lacking a majority.