OpenAI's self-improving coding agent and Google's new research agent mark significant AI advancements, while Trump's executive orders aim to unify AI laws, and concerns rise over chatbot-powered toys discussing inappropriate topics.
Google and Apple rolled out emergency security updates for zero-day attacks, amidst reports of a data breach impacting 5.6 million at 700Credit, Home Depot's year-long system exposure, and a photo booth website flaw revealing customer pictures.
Apple's iOS 26.2 update offers Lock Screen customization, Google Translate expanded live translation to earbuds, concerns surfaced over LinkedIn's algorithm behavior, and new apps like Retro for photo sharing and the World 'super app' launched with crypto features.
Rivian demonstrated its progress in autonomy, revealing significant strides still needed, while Zevo announced plans to integrate robotaxis into its car-share fleet, starting with Tensor.
Ukrainians are suing US chip firms over components in Russian drones, Microsoft committed to carbon removal, Apple lost its appeal in the iOS payments case, Reddit is challenging Australia's social media ban for minors, and a reporter is critiquing Silicon Valley's startup culture.
Investors poured a quarter-billion dollars into a startup designing 'Giga' satellites, and Neutron's 'Hungry Hippo' rocket was deemed ready for launch.
**Star Wars: Fate of the Old Republic was announced as a KOTOR successor, Jonathan Blow developed 1,400 puzzles for a new game, Netflix showed Hollywood how a startup matures, and there are tips on breaking free from smart TV ads**.
Reports surfaced of a man experiencing extreme blood pressure and stroke from energy drinks, and a senator endorsed a discredited book promoting a chemical for autism and cancer treatment.