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OpenAI launches GPT-6.1 Sol with Astra-like performance on a budget
TL;DR OpenAI is introducing GPT-6.1 Sol, promising Astra-like performance at one-fifth the expenditure. Across numerous benchmarks, GPT-6.1 Sol comes close to 6 Astra’s capabilities, and outpaces GPT-6 Sol. GPT-6.1 demonstrates fewer factual errors than GPT-6 Sol across similar tests. DevDay is here for OpenAI, and that means the company is sharing a whole bunch of news about its latest work on models and the services built around them. While we just heard that GPT-6.1…
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OpenAI repotedly in talks to raise $30B round at $1.4T valuation
OpenAI is in talks with investors to raise at least $30 billion in a pre-IPO funding round at a valuation of roughly $1.4 trillion, Bloomberg reported on Tuesday. Investors are eager to pour more funds into the ChatGPT maker ahead of its anticipated public market debut next year. While Anthropic momentarily outpaced OpenAI at the start of the year, recent strategic refocus on key areas like coding has fueled a 70% jump in run-rate…
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Tech News
Google partners with known nerd Henry Cavill on a video game to showcase Googlebooks
The final result will be published in November. Earlier this year, Google announced its new line of Googlebook laptops, which are based on Android software rather than ChromeOS. While we have had our own take on what this next chapter of computing will look like after some hands-on time with the first five models available, Google is giving the initiative an extra hard sell by teaming up with actor and producer (and known nerd)…
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Smartphones
Apple announces when you can start the iPhone Duo pre-order process
iPhone Duo pre-orders start on Friday, October 16, but Apple just announced when you can get an early start on the process. Here are the details. When Apple launches a major new iPhone model, it usually offers a window of time during which you can ‘Get ready’ for the pre-order by making your selections in advance. The company just confirmed it will do the same for iPhone Duo. Per a new update on Apple’s…
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Is ChatGPT down for you? Here’s what’s happening
Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission. Learn more. ChatGPT won’t be able to help you with your query at the moment. The chatbot is down, and so are a couple of other OpenAI services. OpenAI confirms its services are currently experiencing degraded performance. Over on the OpenAI status site, the company says that ChatGPT, Codex, and APIs (including the Agents API) are experiencing elevated error rates. As a result of…
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Dots, Spaces, Codex, GPT-6.1 Sol : OpenAI vide son sac au DevDay
OpenAI met des Dots partout Dans le petit monde de l’IA, beaucoup se demandaient quand OpenAI allait réagir face à l’offensive de Meta avec son agent Muse. C’est chose faite ce soir avec la présentation de Dots, un agent accomplit des tâches au nom de l’utilisateur et qui prend la forme d’un blob de couleur. Ça n’est que l’une des innombrables annonces d’OpenAI à l’occasion des DevDay 2026. Que d’IA, n’en jetez plus, le…
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Apps & Logiciels
Android Auto bug is preventing calls from closed foldable phones
Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission. Learn more. Part of the appeal of a clamshell foldable, like the Motorola Razr series, is being able to use it even when it’s in its smallest form. For example, you can run apps, check notifications, take selfies, and more. Normally, this also includes making calls while connected to Android Auto, but users have been experiencing issues recently. Both Motorola and Google are investigating…
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Tech News
Fairphone's Fairbuds 2 arrive October 14 with seven replaceable parts
What you need to know Fairphone's Fairbuds 2 arrive October 14, with Europe first and the US following shortly after. The upcoming earbuds keep their standout repairability feature with seven user-replaceable parts, including swappable batteries and individual replacement earbud purchases. Launching at €119 in Europe and $119 in the US, the new model drops $30 lower than its predecessor's original European debut. Fairphone is launching a new generation of wireless earbuds with a repair-first…
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Xbox just unveiled Mythic Achievements, which are basically PlayStation platinum trophies
They signal to the world that someone has fully completed a game. Xbox just announced something called Mythic Achievements, which is its answer to Sony's long-standing platinum trophy program for PlayStation. These are earned when folks "complete all original achievements for a game." Basically, they're a badge of honor proving you put in the time to 100-percent a title. Achievements added later via DLC or updates don't impact Mythic status, with the company saying…
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IT & Science & Technology
Early fall Prime Day deals now live: MacBook, AirTag 2, MagSafe gear, TVs, smart speakers, more
Amazon’s early fall Prime Day sale is in full swing with thousands of price drops already up for grabs. While there will be plenty more Apple gear dropping in price come next week, we are already seeing AirTag 2 at the lowest price yet, $500 off this M5 Pro MacBook Pro, up to $150 off MacBook Air models, and discounts on some of Apple’s latest releases. All of those, of course, join up to…
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Smartphones
iOS 27.2: Three new features coming soon to your iPhone
iOS 27.0.1 just launched yesterday, but Apple is already well on its way to preparing iOS 27.2 as a forthcoming iPhone update (with 27.1 likely iPhone Duo-only). Here are three new features coming with iOS 27.2. FaceTime got one of its biggest upgrades in years with iOS 27. On compatible iPhone models, Dual Capture lets you display both your front and rear camera views at the same time. Just tap the ‘Flip’ button and…
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More Ways to Disrupt: New 2026 Side Events from KOTRA, WayFounder, Enterprise Ireland, SafetyWing + Descope
TechCrunch Disrupt is where the tech community comes together to build, debate, and connect. And during Disrupt Week, that conversation doesn’t stop when the doors to Moscone West close. Our Side Events program brings founders, investors, operators, and tech leaders together across San Francisco for everything from intimate roundtables and founder gatherings to happy hours, dinners, workshops, and community meetups. Whether you’re looking to make a few new connections, find your next collaborator, go…
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Apple Pay set to launch in India with Axis Bank today, sources say
Apple is set to launch Apple Pay in India later Tuesday with Axis Bank as its initial banking partner, TechCrunch has learned, bringing its payments service to the world’s most populous country after years on the sidelines of a market dominated by UPI. The initial rollout will be limited, according to people familiar with the matter. Apple Pay will initially support eligible Axis Bank cards on Visa and Mastercard, but not India’s homegrown RuPay…
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There's now an official US government AI chatbot
The administration wants America.gov to be the main portal for federal services. The US government now has its own AI chatbot. America.gov is an interface for people to ask natural language questions about information and services from federal agencies. The chatbot's web page states that it "uses AI to get simple answers only from official government sources." While it currently is just a way to sort through openly available information, the platform is intended…
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Your next Google Play subscription could work very differently
TL;DR Google Play is adding usage-based subscription billing aimed at AI apps and other services with variable costs. New options will also support team subscriptions, mixed subscription/one-time purchases, and cross-app bundles. Google is also testing smarter grace periods, cancellation discounts, cheaper-plan offers, and Play Store winback deals. Google Play’s billing story changed earlier this year when Google opened the door wider to alternative billing systems and external web payments, giving Android users more choice…
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« Se connecter avec ChatGPT » : votre abonnement OpenAI devient un moyen de dépenser des tokens
OpenAPI a annoncé le bouton « Se connecter avec ChatGPT ». On pourrait se dire que OpenAI se rêve en Google, Apple ou Meta. Mais, c’est différent. Se connecter avec ChatGPT utilise votre identité, comme les autres plateformes, mais aussi votre abonnement. Une fois connecté à une application partenaire, on y consomme les tokens inclus dans son forfait ChatGPT, et le développeur n’a plus rien à avancer. Sam Altman l’a annoncé ce mardi au…
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Smartphones
Galaxy S27 Ultra's camera processing may change in a few 'noticeable' ways
What you need to know Camera rumors continue for the Galaxy S27 Ultra as another round surfaces on X, stating it could boast "noticeable" processing changes. The S27 Ultra could bring better "highlight control" for objects at a distance, ensuring exposure levels don't go out of whack. Elsewhere, the device might also reduce the noise when taking dark/night photos and switch its cool tones for warmer ones. Rumors about the Galaxy S27 Ultra's camera…
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Apps & Logiciels
The Googlebook marketing push starts with Henry Cavill and his mustache
Ahead of next month’s launch, Google is beginning the marketing push for Googlebooks with Henry Cavill. The company announced today that it partnered with actor and tech enthusiast Henry Cavill to “help showcase the potential of this next-generation laptop.” Google is specifically referring to “unique software experiences like Continue on phone syncing, Rambler speech-to-text, Antigravity and so much more.” Cavill, who is a big PC gamer, uses an Android phone. He previously used Pixel…
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Accessoires
Apple Releases New AirPods Beta Firmware
Apple today released new beta firmware for the AirPods Pro 2, AirPods Pro 3, AirPods 4, AirPods 5, and AirPods Max 2. The firmware has a build number of 9B5042a and is rolling out for developers and public beta testers. There's no word on what's included in the firmware update because Apple doesn't offer notes for AirPods beta releases. When the AirPods are connected to an iPhone, iPad, or Mac running iOS 26, iPadOS…
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The US government now has an AI chatbot, and Google is helping power it
Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission. Learn more. There’s no shortage of information about all the federal services and critical public resources available to Americans, but parsing through sources to actually find the right info when you need it can be a headache. The US government seems to know that, and it is now leveraging Google’s AI to bring all important federal information and services under one roof. The result…
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Here’s why OpenAI is absent from Nvidia’s industry-wide effort to end rogue AI agents
When Nvidia announced on Monday a new consortium of more than 100 companies dedicated to solving rogue AI agents, there was one name notably missing: OpenAI. While OpenAI wasn’t the only big tech player that didn’t sign on — Amazon, Google, and Apple haven’t joined either — it was the most obvious missing player, especially because Anthropic is a supporter. However, despite OpenAI’s lack of a public pledge to the consortium, which presumably means…
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Vous avez raté la conférence OpenAI DevDay ? On vous résume les annonces (dots, GPT-6.1, etc.)
Recevez tous les soirs un résumé de l’actu importante avec Le Récap’ Face à Meta Muse et à Anthropic, OpenAI sait qu’il joue gros. Le créateur de ChatGPT avait promis « plus de 20 lancements » pour sa conférence annuelle DevDay, qui a eu lieu le 29 septembre. En un peu moins d’une heure, Sam Altman a tenu sa promesse. OpenAI a présenté dots, sa vision d’une IA « toujours là pour vous »,…
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Accessoires
AirPods Pro 3 and more just got new firmware update in beta
Apple has new beta firmware rolling out now for AirPods Pro 3, AirPods Pro 2, and select other models. Here are the details. If your AirPods have an H2 chip, there’s new beta firmware rolling out now for early testing. Apple’s latest AirPods beta firmware has build number 9B5042a. For reference, the current public version of AirPods firmware across AirPods Pro 3, AirPods Pro 2, AirPods Max 2, and more is 9A348. And the…
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IT & Science & Technology
NASA has a Dragon dilemma, and there appear to be no good answers
For two decades, largely in service to the International Space Station, NASA has sought to foster an “economy” in low-Earth orbit. Twenty years ago, with a program to develop private spacecraft for cargo delivery to the space station, NASA sought to “stimulate efforts within the private sector to develop and operate safe, reliable, and cost-effective commercial space transportation systems.” In recent years this has expanded to creating an entire commercial ecosystem in orbit, with…
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