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Qualcomm acquires Arduino and unveils Uno Q board
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Qualcomm has acquired Arduino, positioning the open-source hardware pioneer as a subsidiary while promising continued independence. The deal coincides with the launch of the Arduino Uno Q, a Linux-capable single-board computer in the classic Uno form factor. Featuring a hybrid processor setup, the board targets makers with enhanced AI and real-time capabilities.
Tesla delays FSD v14 release to Monday after bug fix
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Tesla has postponed the release of its Full Self-Driving version 14 to Monday, October 6, following the discovery of a last-minute bug. CEO Elon Musk confirmed the delay on social media, noting that the extra time allowed the team to add a few more features. The update promises significant architectural improvements and enhanced driving capabilities.
Tesla releases 2025.38 software update with navigation and AI features
Tesla has started rolling out its 2025.38 software update, dubbed this year's Fall Update, to vehicles worldwide beginning in North America. The release introduces 3D building visualizations in navigation, expands the Grok AI assistant to Canada, and adds improvements to Dashcam functionality and driver profiles. These enhancements aim to improve user experience through better visuals, security, and convenience.
Vandals deface New York subway ads for AI companion pendant
Critics have vandalized advertisements for the Friend AI necklace in New York subways, protesting its surveillance features and role in addressing loneliness. The campaign, launched by 22-year-old founder Avi Schiffmann, has sparked widespread backlash online and offline. While Schiffmann defends the device as a supplement to human relationships, detractors warn of privacy risks and societal harms.
Kali Linux 2025.3 releases Gemini CLI for automated pentesting
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The latest Kali Linux update, version 2025.3, introduces Gemini CLI, an open-source tool that integrates Google's Gemini AI into the terminal. This innovation automates penetration testing tasks like reconnaissance and vulnerability scanning using natural language prompts. Security professionals can now streamline workflows while maintaining control over assessments.
OpenAI launches SDK for building apps inside ChatGPT
At the OpenAI Dev Days keynote on October 6, 2025, CEO Sam Altman unveiled a new SDK preview that enables developers to create full apps integrated directly into ChatGPT conversations. The tool, built on the open-source Model Context Protocol, allows for interactive user interfaces and seamless app interactions within the chat window. Launch partners include Spotify, Canva, and Zillow, with more like Uber and DoorDash coming soon.
OpenAI's Sora 2 enables AI videos of deceased celebrities
OpenAI's newly launched Sora 2 video generator blocks depictions of living public figures but allows creations featuring deceased ones, leading to widespread social media examples. This loophole has upset families, including Zelda Williams, who pleaded for an end to AI videos of her late father Robin Williams. The company defends the policy, citing consent issues for the dead.