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Chips & Hardware

AI agents are changing what CPU performance means

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Arm introduces a new CPU (the general-purpose processor at the centre of a computer) evaluation methodology with support from Fujitsu, Meta and OpenAI, alongside independently verified results showing Arm AGI CPU delivers up to 2x performance per rack versus leading x86 server processor The post AI agents (AI that carries out multi-step tasks rather than answering one question) are changing what CPU performance means appeared first on Arm Newsroom. AI agents are still early, but their activity is growing fast. On OpenRouter, agent token usage has increased roughly 14x since February 2026, according to data highlighted by a16z.

13 OctSource: Arm Newsroom13 Oct 2026, 00:00 UTC

AI

Deploy decision models with llama.cpp on Amazon SageMaker AI

Source: AWS Machine Learning Blog12 Oct 2026, 15:51 UTC

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AI

Run multi-node inference workloads using Ray AI model Deep Learning Containers

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The pre-built container ships the full inference stack, so you configure the deployment instead of assembling it.

Source: AWS Machine Learning Blog12 Oct 2026, 15:50 UTC

AI

Meta launches Muse Wonder and Muse Wonder Full for multistep AI agents

today released Muse Wonder and Muse Wonder Full, two artificial intelligence models it says are its most capable yet at running agents that handle personal and professional tasks.

Source: SiliconANGLE AI + 1 more12 Oct 2026, 22:36 UTC

In Brief

AI

OpenAI adds 200 Dublin jobs and builds its second applied AI lab

Source: The Next Web12 Oct 2026, 18:07 UTC

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AI

UK says it will again test OpenAI and Anthropic models before release

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Britain’s AI Security Institute will keep testing the most powerful AI models before they are released, the UK government said on Monday.

Source: The Next Web12 Oct 2026, 16:19 UTC

AI

Nvidia tackles AI factory scaling bottlenecks with open rack designs and networking advances

Source: SiliconANGLE12 Oct 2026, 15:00 UTC

In Brief

AI

Google launches $180 Fitbit Edge with a bigger screen and AI coach

Google has launched the Fitbit Edge, a $179.99 fitness tracker that sits between its screenless Fitbit Air and the Pixel Watch 5, the company said on Monday.

Source: The Next Web12 Oct 2026, 14:04 UTC

WORLDTECH.NEWSTechnologyMonday, 12 October 2026

Technology

Filter, reshape, and redact logs before export with Transformers

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Logpush now supports Transformers, allowing teams to filter, redact, and reshape log streams using SQL before export. Powered by Apache DataFusion and Apache Arrow, Transformers apply those changes directly to log data before it reaches the destination.

Source: Cloudflare Blog12 Oct 2026, 14:44 UTC

Technology

App Store Indie Games Week kicks off today

App Store Indie Games Week kicks off today, Apple Newsroom announced.

Source: Apple Newsroom + 1 more12 Oct 2026, 13:59 UTC

In Brief

Technology

Google Health: Evolving so you can focus on living better

What’s new from Google Health: Explore the new Fitbit Edge, expanded workout tracking, and dedicated women's health insights.

Source: Google Blog12 Oct 2026, 13:00 UTC

WORLDTECH.NEWSTechnologyMonday, 12 October 2026

Technology

Carl Pei says the $2,000 iPhone Duo will be a ‘waste of money’

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The iPhone Duo was unveiled last month as Apple’s first foldable phone, coming over six years after the first foldables hit the market from Android OEMs. No tele camera, no Face ID, and a downgraded internal selfie camera, all for $2,000.

Source: Neowin + 1 more12 Oct 2026, 13:02 UTC

Technology

What’s new in Android’s October 2026 Google System Updates [U]

The monthly “ Google System Release Notes ” primarily detail what’s new in Play services, Play Store, and Play system update across Android phones/tablets, Wear OS, Google/Android TV, Auto, and PC.

Source: 9to5Google12 Oct 2026, 21:53 UTC

In Brief

Technology

Here are all the new features Microsoft recently added to Entra for IT admins

Microsoft is making big changes to Entra, but its latest identity security updates hint at a much bigger challenge that IT admins cannot ignore.

Source: Neowin12 Oct 2026, 18:42 UTC

WORLDTECH.NEWSTechnologyMonday, 12 October 2026

Technology

Chromecast with Google TV gets first update of 2026

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Following the last release 11 months ago, Google is rolling out the first update of 2026 to the Chromecast with Google TV (4K).

Source: 9to5Google + 1 more12 Oct 2026, 17:49 UTC

Technology

Apple unveils immersive horror film coming to Vision Pro this week

Apple has announced that ‘Remnants,’ the first immersive horror film on Vision Pro, is coming this week.

Source: 9to5Mac + 1 more12 Oct 2026, 17:39 UTC

WORLDTECH.NEWSBitcoin & CryptoMonday, 12 October 2026

Bitcoin & Crypto

Binance launches AI trading tool after 150,000-user beta

Three Bitcoin coins in front of a financial trading graph depicting market trends and analysis. — Photo: Rafael Minguet Delgado / Pexels

Binance rolled out Binance AI, a free generative-UI trading interface, to all English-language users after a beta with about 150,000 testers. Binance is a cryptocurrency exchange and finance company based in United Arab Emirates, founded in 2017.

Source: The Block12 Oct 2026, 18:44 UTC

Bitcoin & Crypto

Bitmine Adds $32M in Ethereum as Tom Lee Says Firm Is Nearly 'Done Stacking'

Source: Decrypt + 1 more12 Oct 2026, 13:33 UTC

In Brief

Bitcoin & Crypto

Coinbase flags delayed Celestia transfers as trading continues normally

Delayed Celestia transfers highlight potential vulnerabilities in blockchain infrastructure, emphasizing the need for robust network upgrades.

Source: Crypto Briefing12 Oct 2026, 22:36 UTC

WORLDTECH.NEWSBitcoin & CryptoMonday, 12 October 2026

Bitcoin & Crypto

Once-largest Ethereum NFT marketplace Blur is shutting down after volumes collapse 99%

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12 after monthly trading fell from about $1.43 billion at its 2023 peak to under $7 million, ten days after sister project Blast announced its own shutdown.

Source: The Block + 5 more12 Oct 2026, 21:49 UTC

Bitcoin & Crypto

SWI Turns FTX’s Former Bitcoin Mining Infrastructure Toward AI Boom

SWI has now raised about $896 million to expand the former bitcoin miner’s data-center footprint for hyperscale computing customers.

Source: Bitcoin.com News12 Oct 2026, 20:57 UTC

In Brief

Bitcoin & Crypto

CFTC’s new crypto framework could face 2028 election deadline, says TD Cowen

Newly proposed rules for leveraged and margined crypto trading may be too late as the 2028 election cycle looms, according to TD Cowen.

Source: The Block + 1 more12 Oct 2026, 20:53 UTC

WORLDTECH.NEWSBitcoin & CryptoMonday, 12 October 2026

Bitcoin & Crypto

Meta’s Muse AI agent described explicit encounters despite a ban on adult content

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Meta's Muse AI's explicit content issue raises trust concerns, highlighting the challenges of maintaining policy compliance in AI systems. That is an awkward result for a product whose official policy bans sexual content outright.

Source: Crypto Briefing12 Oct 2026, 20:20 UTC

Bitcoin & Crypto

Intel begins customer sampling of D-Series GPUs, expands AI infrastructure

The post Intel begins customer sampling of D-Series GPUs (a chip built for many calculations at once, used for graphics and AI), expands AI infrastructure appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

Source: Crypto Briefing12 Oct 2026, 19:39 UTC

WORLDTECH.NEWSCybersecurityMonday, 12 October 2026

Cybersecurity

Anthropic takes risky AI tests offline after models breach govt sites

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Anthropic announced that its internal AI models undergoing "high-risk and cybersecurity evaluations" no longer have internet access following incidents involving U.S. government websites at the federal, state, and local levels.

Source: BleepingComputer12 Oct 2026, 18:51 UTC

Cybersecurity

IonQ to Acquire Zero Trust Firm Elisity for Up to $1.3 Billion

Funding/M&A IonQ to Acquire Zero Trust Firm Elisity for Up to $1.3 Billion The all-stock deal brings Elisity’s least-privilege access technology into IonQ’s security portfolio.

Source: SecurityWeek + 5 more12 Oct 2026, 14:25 UTC

In Brief

Cybersecurity

Researchers Discover New Domain Spoofing Techniques That Bypass Chrome’s Phishing Protections

Researchers identified two edge cases involving internationalized domain names (IDNs) that bypass Unicode display safeguards and certain navigation warnings in Chromium.

Source: GBHackers12 Oct 2026, 12:27 UTC

WORLDTECH.NEWSCybersecurityMonday, 12 October 2026

Cybersecurity

Microsoft: Windows 11 23H2 reaches end of support in 30 days

Monochrome image of a laptop, camera, lens, and coffee cup on a wooden desk — Photo: Pixabay / Pexels

Microsoft has reminded customers that systems running Windows 11 23H2 Enterprise, Education, and IoT (everyday devices connected to a network) Enterprise editions will stop receiving security updates next month.

Source: BleepingComputer12 Oct 2026, 11:58 UTC

Cybersecurity

VU#162329: Multiple vulnerabilities in Thelia 2.6.0 and 2.6.1

VU#162329: Multiple vulnerabilities in Thelia 2.6.0 and 2.6.1, CERT/CC Vulnerability Notes announced.

Source: CERT/CC Vulnerability Notes12 Oct 2026, 14:52 UTC

In Brief

Cybersecurity

What to do when a data breach notice doesn't say much

Data breach notifications are telling victims less than ever. What the company leaves out can still shape what you do next.

Source: ESET WeLiveSecurity12 Oct 2026, 09:00 UTC

WORLDTECH.NEWSCybersecurityMonday, 12 October 2026

Cybersecurity

Yandex confirms service outage as users lose access to cloud files

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Russian cloud services provider Yandex announced that drone attacks damaged three of its data centers (a building full of computers that runs online services), forcing it to shut down two facilities and partially disable a third.

Source: BleepingComputer12 Oct 2026, 19:23 UTC

Cybersecurity

Japanese karaoke maker Daiichi Kosho reports data breach affecting 8.7 million records

Japanese entertainment system maker Daiichi Kosho has disclosed a significant data breach (an incident in which data leaves an organisation without permission) originating from its contractor, Nippon Columbia, potentially exposing over 8.7 million customer and employee records.

Source: SC Media12 Oct 2026, 17:05 UTC

WORLDTECH.NEWSChips & HardwareMonday, 12 October 2026

Chips & Hardware

Introducing AMD Helion, Agentic AI Compute at Rack Scale

Detailed close-up of a golden microprocessor chip, ideal for technology concepts. — Photo: Jeremy Waterhouse / Pexels

Source: AMD News + 3 more12 Oct 2026, 13:00 UTC

Chips & Hardware

Bringing computing to rural schools in Argentina

A city now, it was just a “small town with dirt roads” when she was a kid, but that didn’t stop her from seeking out technology and ultimately, computing.

Source: Raspberry Pi News12 Oct 2026, 12:05 UTC

In Brief

Chips & Hardware

(PR) ASUS Unveils XA P2N-E2 Powered by NVIDIA Vera CPU at OCP 2026

Source: Unite.AI + 1 more12 Oct 2026, 15:56 UTC

WORLDTECH.NEWSChips & HardwareMonday, 12 October 2026

Chips & Hardware

Microsoft debuts multichiplet Maia 300 inference accelerator

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The company stated the Maia chip series will […] The post Microsoft debuts multichiplet Maia 300 inference accelerator appeared first on SiliconANGLE.

Source: SiliconANGLE12 Oct 2026, 20:11 UTC

Chips & Hardware

AMD puts 32,768 CPU cores in a rack built for AI agents

Source: The Next Web12 Oct 2026, 18:29 UTC

In Brief

Chips & Hardware

Microsoft Adds Incomplete Dark Mode to Some Legacy Windows 11 UI Elements

Source: TechPowerUp12 Oct 2026, 17:35 UTC

WORLDTECH.NEWSRoboticsMonday, 12 October 2026

Robotics

ABB Robotics introduces two new high-performance robots for precision manufacturing

Drone flying over a desert landscape under clear blue skies. — Photo: Evelyn Arleth / Pexels

ABB Robotics introduces two new high-performance robots for precision manufacturing, according to Robotics Tomorrow.

Source: Robotics Tomorrow12 Oct 2026, 16:48 UTC

Robotics

ABB Robotics enables anyone to train, deploy and optimize AI-powered robotics applications

Source: Robotics Tomorrow12 Oct 2026, 16:46 UTC

In Brief

Robotics

China’s tote-moving wheeled humanoid, 110-pound robot arm target factory automation

Chinese robotics firm JAKA has unveiled two new industrial robots at the 26th China International Industry Fair (CIIF 2026) in Shanghai.

Source: Interesting Engineering12 Oct 2026, 15:53 UTC

WORLDTECH.NEWSRoboticsMonday, 12 October 2026

Robotics

A2Z Drone Delivery Chosen as Technology Partner for Indonesia Drone Delivery Trials

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A2Z Drone Delivery Chosen as Technology Partner for Indonesia Drone Delivery Trials, according to sUAS News.

Source: sUAS News12 Oct 2026, 14:40 UTC

Robotics

Elsight Launches a Precise Positioning Solution for Uncrewed Systems in GNSS-Denied Environments at AUSA 2026

Elsight Launches a Precise Positioning Solution for Uncrewed Systems in GNSS-Denied Environments at AUSA 2026, according to sUAS News.

Source: sUAS News + 1 more12 Oct 2026, 14:14 UTC

In Brief

Robotics

Fortem Technologies and MBDA Expand Partnership to Build Autonomous Counter-Drone Protection into European and Allied Air Defenses

Fortem Technologies and MBDA Expand Partnership to Build Autonomous Counter-Drone Protection into European and Allied Air Defenses, according to sUAS News.

Source: sUAS News12 Oct 2026, 14:09 UTC

WORLDTECH.NEWSRoboticsMonday, 12 October 2026

Robotics

From Standalone Counter-Drone Systems to Integrated Air Defense

Close-up of a humanoid robot in motion, showcasing modern robotics innovation. — Photo: Pavel Danilyuk / Pexels

Expanded agreement brings net-capture and kinetic counter-drone capabilities to European and allied defense customers. Fortem Technologies and European defense company MBDA announced an expanded strategic partnership on October 12 to integrate autonomous drone interceptors into existing military air defense systems.

Source: DroneLife12 Oct 2026, 13:07 UTC

Robotics

Monopulse raises over €2M to advance electronic warfare-resistant drones

Danish-Lithuanian Unmanned aerial vehicle manufacturer MNP Technologijos, operating under the Monopulse brand, has raised over €2 million from investors in Lithuania and abroad.

Source: Tech.eu12 Oct 2026, 12:38 UTC

WORLDTECH.NEWSStartups & BusinessMonday, 12 October 2026

Startups & Business

Former Plaud exec raises $26M for AI app that listens to you in the background

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Former Plaud exec raises $26M for AI app that listens to you in the background, according to TechCrunch Fundraising.

Source: TechCrunch Fundraising + 4 more12 Oct 2026, 12:47 UTC

Startups & Business

WindBorne wins a hefty US Air Force contract for its balloon data

A Silicon Valley startup that operates with weather balloons and AI to predict the weather won a US military contract worth almost $50 million.

Source: TechCrunch + 2 more12 Oct 2026, 17:19 UTC

In Brief

Startups & Business

RDI Fund Announces First Cohort Of 19 Fund Managers, Eyes Deploying ₹7,131 Cr To Strengthen Deeptech Startups

Central government-backed ₹1 Lakh Cr Research, Development and Innovation (RDI) Fund has approved 19 second-level fund managers (SLFMs) with a total commitment of ₹7,131 Cr.

Source: Inc4212 Oct 2026, 16:18 UTC

WORLDTECH.NEWSStartups & BusinessMonday, 12 October 2026

Startups & Business

Akuity adds Fleet Management to Kargo Enterprise to replace per-cluster pipelines

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today added Fleet Management to its Kargo Enterprise platform to allow teams to ship one change across hundreds of Kubernetes (software that runs and manages applications across many servers) clusters as a single release.

Source: SiliconANGLE12 Oct 2026, 16:00 UTC

Startups & Business

Whizzo To Raise $26 Mn From Aavishkaar Capital, Bertelsmann

Source: Inc4212 Oct 2026, 15:32 UTC

In Brief

Startups & Business

HyLight raises €13 million for its autonomous airships inspecting Europe’s critical infrastructure

Source: EU-Startups + 2 more12 Oct 2026, 14:36 UTC

WORLDTECH.NEWSStartups & BusinessMonday, 12 October 2026

Startups & Business

Deeptech Funding Zooms 2.8X YoY In Q3 Despite Tighter Deal Flow

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India’s deeptech startups raised substantially more capital in Q3 2026, even as the number of deals edged lower. As per Inc42’s ‘Indian Tech Startup Funding Report, Q3 2026’, deeptech startups raised $290 Mn across 28 deals, compared with $105 Mn across 29 deals in Q3 2025.

Source: Inc4212 Oct 2026, 13:03 UTC

Startups & Business

D2C Brand Boldfit Raises ₹400 Cr From Bharat Value Fund For Retail Expansion

D2C fitness and sportswear brand Boldfit has raised around ₹400 Cr (about $41.8 Mn) from Bharat Value Fund as part of its Series B (an early stage of company funding) funding round. The fund is a Category II AIF managed by The Wealth Company Alternates, part of Pantomath Group.

Source: Inc4212 Oct 2026, 12:27 UTC

WORLDTECH.NEWSScience & SpaceMonday, 12 October 2026

Science & Space

SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket to launch 27 Starlink satellites into orbit from California

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SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket to launch 27 Starlink satellites into orbit from California, according to Spaceflight Now. Liftoff off of the Starlink 15-25 mission from Space Launch Complex 4 East is scheduled for 5:28 p.m.

Source: Spaceflight Now12 Oct 2026, 22:21 UTC

Science & Space

CRS-35 set to launch to ISS with final iROSA arrays, experiments, and other items

Source: NASASpaceFlight12 Oct 2026, 21:08 UTC

In Brief

Science & Space

21 US military satellites blast at 15,660 mph to hunt missile threats from space

Source: Interesting Engineering12 Oct 2026, 19:01 UTC

WORLDTECH.NEWSScience & SpaceMonday, 12 October 2026

Science & Space

Hubble Spots a Suspected Second-Generation Planet

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In a study published Monday in Nature Astronomy, researchers report uncovering a surprising chemical clue that indicates the white dwarf star HS 0209+0832 may host a second-generation planet.

Source: Universe Today12 Oct 2026, 18:11 UTC

Science & Space

Physics Nobel highlights Antarctica's role in exploring the cosmos

Source: Phys.org + 1 more12 Oct 2026, 17:20 UTC

In Brief

Science & Space

Samsung is now rolling out Android 17 to these older Galaxy devices in the US

Samsung’s One UI 9 update is now available for the Galaxy S24 and Z Fold/Flip 6, a month after the official rollout was initiated.

Source: 9to5Google12 Oct 2026, 16:07 UTC

WORLDTECH.NEWSScience & SpaceMonday, 12 October 2026

Science & Space

NASA and DOE sign agreement to develop nuclear power and propulsion for space

NASA Welcomes Argentina as Newest Artemis Accords Signatory — Photo: NASA / Wikimedia Commons · Public domain

Department of Energy (DOE) have signed a comprehensive agreement to build, test, and deploy next-generation space nuclear reactors. Energy Secretary Chris Wright signed the deal at the Science: A Golden Age Summit in Washington, formalizing a shared effort to secure American leadership in deep-space exploration. NASA is a space exploration and public company founded in 1958.

Source: Interesting Engineering12 Oct 2026, 14:26 UTC

Science & Space

Stabilizing a simple amino acid opens a path to biodegradable sensors

It's found in meats like beef and has even been discovered in comets returned from outer space. The humble amino acid glycine—the simplest of all amino acids—is everywhere.

Source: Phys.org12 Oct 2026, 23:40 UTC

WORLDTECH.NEWSAI & Chips & HardwareMonday, 12 October 2026

AI

Microsoft president says milk faces more regulation than AI

Close-up of a silver laptop and black wireless mouse on a white desk. — Photo: Boris Hamer / Pexels

In an interview with the BBC, Brad ‌Smith said a set of global safety rules ‌needed ‌to be in place, requiring a "victim" ‌to be informed if their system is ⁠breached by a rogue AI agent (AI that carries out multi-step tasks rather than answering one question) and an "emergency brake" available.

Source: iTnews12 Oct 2026, 20:24 UTC

Chips & Hardware

NexPhone, a Pocket PC-Smartphone Running Windows 11 Linux and Android, Launching in 2027

While the project was first announced a whole 14 years ago, Nex Computer recently published a development blog update revealing a Q1 2027 launch, indicating that the NexPhone will launch around March 2027.

Source: TechPowerUp12 Oct 2026, 16:37 UTC

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