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Amazon launches Ring Smart Lock with dial‑charging feature
Amazon introduced its first smart lock that recharges by turning its thumb‑turn dial, priced at $249 and slated for US release in early 2027 pending FCC approval. The lock offers fingerprint and touchscreen keypad entry, integrates with the Ring app, Alexa and Amazon Sidewalk, and installs without wiring using a replaceable battery pack, while pairing with Ring doorbells for visual monitoring.
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Xbox gets exclusive streaming rights for GTA VI
Microsoft’s Xbox platform will be the sole cloud service able to stream Rockstar’s upcoming Grand Theft Auto VI at launch, with streaming hour caps for different subscription tiers and a new pay‑as‑you‑go option slated for next month.
OpenAI forms panel of mathematicians after Millennium claim
OpenAI announced an independent advisory panel of mathematicians to guide its engagement with the mathematical research community, following its statement that it had solved one of the Millennium Prize problems.
Meta launches Muse Gadgets open‑source hardware platform
Meta unveiled Muse Gadgets, an open‑source toolkit that lets developers create hardware that connects to its Muse AI assistant, alongside a free Home Link device for home networking and a small‑business integration offering.
Meta launches Muse AI agent at Connect event
Meta’s new Muse AI agent, a playful adult‑only digital companion, can locate unclaimed money and assist with basic financial tasks, though privacy concerns linger over its data handling.
Meta launches AI wearable Muse Charm
Meta unveiled its Muse Charm AI wearable at the Connect conference, describing a pocket-sized device that lets users talk to the Muse AI agent via a fingerprint sensor and a tiny screen showing the Jolly avatar. Shipping is planned for the December holidays but the product is still in development.
Valve announces Steam Frame VR headset at $1,059
Valve announced its new Steam Frame virtual reality headset on September 20, 2026, with a starting price of $1,059.
Alexa’s ‘Update Me When’ Sends Real‑Time Shopping Triggers to Your Device
Amazon’s new Alexa feature pushes personalized alerts for product drops, tours, books, and shows, giving developers a fresh hook for commerce‑centric voice apps and marketers a direct line to impulse buyers.
Apple Unveils Evidence of Ex‑Employee Data Theft for OpenAI, Claims Cover‑up
Apple says the former engineer deleted logs and shredded hard drives after learning investigators were probing his alleged transfer of proprietary code to OpenAI, raising fresh concerns about insider risk and corporate data hygiene.
Circleback Launches Free Tier, New Plans Starting at $14/Month to Boost Adoption
The AI‑powered meeting notetaker adds a free tier and revamps pricing, making its transcription and summarization tools accessible to indie developers and startups while nudging larger teams toward paid plans.
Tech Titans Rally: New Frontline Against Rogue AI Threats
OpenAI, Anthropic, Google and over a hundred firms demand urgent safeguards as AI‑powered cyber attacks surge, unveiling a collaborative defense framework for developers and founders.
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