Security
Google cuts ties with manufacturer that turned 1.3 million TV boxes into a botnet
China's Videostrong installed a factory backdoor and sold access to criminals, Google says.
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Big tech
Google, Microsoft and OpenAI to accept a single opt-out against AI training
A shared line in robots.txt could apply to all three companies, but each will enforce the rule in its own way.
AI models
Google launches Gemini 4 Carbon, AI model focused on cybersecurity
New frontier model promises to find flaws, exploit vulnerabilities and generate secure code, but is first going to a restricted group.
Tools
Google opens preview bringing approved apps inside AI Mode and Gemini
Developers can already request access and, if approved, run tasks directly in Search and the Gemini app, starting in the US in English.
Tools
AI-powered Chrome now searches Gmail to fill out forms by itself
Google launches advanced autofill in the US that suggests flight numbers, tracking info and cards from email, with user permission.
Curiosities
Google receives first AI response generated in space by TPU satellite
Project Suncatcher satellite powered on its TPU chips and used the Gemma 4 model to create a haiku in orbit.
Security
Google may use Gmail, Drive and Photos to target ads with AI
New policy creates an exception starting October 16: anyone who links personal data to Personal Intelligence could see personalized advertising.
AI models
Google launches Genie 4, world model with real-time audio and editable scenes
Google DeepMind's new model creates photorealistic worlds for up to two minutes and lets you change the scene mid-simulation.
AI models
Google releases Gemini 4 Argon for coding, finance, law and science
Frontier model is now available globally via API, Gemini app and Search, with introductory pricing of US$ 2 for input and US$ 10 for output per million tokens.
Gadgets
Google and Xreal's Aura Glasses Launch at $1,099, Undercutting Meta
Android XR puck model is $180 cheaper than the pre-sale and arrives in the US, Canada and South Korea.
AI models
Google announces Gemini 4 Carbon, its strongest model yet with a focus on cybersecurity
Model tops the Artificial Analysis index with 59 points and sets records in detecting, exploiting and fixing flaws.
Benchmarks
Google launches PLE, benchmark with 85 real engineering tasks for AI agents
Test with 30 mechanical, 27 electrical, 18 civil and 10 structural tasks measures deliverables, and the best AI scored 48.3% on the hidden set.
Security
SMS of Death on Android: malicious text can crash phones with no click
CVE-2026-58882 flaw hits the phone process and can disrupt even emergency calls.
Tools
Google Maps gets Gemini on CarPlay: just ask out loud and get your route
Feature brings Gemini in Maps to iPhone on the car dashboard, rolling out in the US with global expansion on the way.
Tools
Opera creates WebAI standard to run AI directly in the browser, without the cloud
Preview feature in Opera One uses open-weight models like Google's Gemma and processes everything on-device for greater privacy.
Gadgets
Vivo debuts satellite service with Starlink for WhatsApp and calls with no signal
Vivo Satélite connects 50 million subscribers to Starlink beyond terrestrial coverage for messaging, maps and in-app calls.
Tools
Meta launches Style Sketch, AI app that builds outfits with what you already own
App creates a virtual closet via Instagram and suggests combinations, virtual try-on and a packing plan; Asia-only for now.
Big tech
DeepSeek and Moonshot Reportedly Used GPT-6 Astra to Train Models, Report Says
According to The Information, Kimi K3.1 Pro and DeepSeek V4.1-Flash 1017 allegedly benefited from distilling OpenAI's model.
Gadgets
Samsung joins the ear-cuff trend with the US$229 Galaxy Buds On
Clip-on model leaves the ear canal open, promises 9.5 hours of music and hits stores on November 6.
Security
Binance says North Korea used fake job opening and internal AI in record theft
Attack started in June with a malicious ad and ended in October with wallet takeover, according to postmortem.
AI models
GPT-6.1 Terra is fast and cheap, but ranks 18th in accounting test
OpenAI model scored 78.2% on DualEntry, trailing Gemini 4 Argon, GLM-5.3 Flash and Grok 4.7.
Security
Thieves Don't Need Your Password Anymore: 6 Scams That Break Into Accounts Without a Login
Stolen sessions, SIM swaps, MFA fatigue, and malicious apps let attackers get in without a password.
Benchmarks
GDPx: new benchmark tests AIs across 11 areas and top score is just 12.0%
SemiAnalysis launched GDPx with 206 real-world tasks; Claude Opus 5.5 leads with 12.0%, ahead of Gemini 4 Carbon and GPT-6 Astra.