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SpaceXAI says its new model handles longer tasks better. Its launch benchmarks show gains, though the comparisons use different reasoning settings.

GeekWire reports the block followed Amazon's request that Meta remove Amazon.com from Muse entirely. Amazon cited security, privacy and transparency concerns.

Air Security describes a zero-click flaw that bypasses plugin version locks. The Next Web reports it affects Claude Code, Codex, GitHub Copilot and Gemini CLI.

Apple says the new Mac Studio starts at $2,499 with M5 Max and $5,499 with M5 Ultra, while 512GB configurations are due in late October.

Google says the laptops feature 2.8K OLED touchscreens and 14-hour battery life, plus Android phone syncing and help from Gemini Intelligence.

Early reviews say the M6 and M5 Pro versions remain capable compact desktops, while the $300 increase over the previous $599 starting price changes the value calculation.

Original U.S. buyers of iPhone 15 Pro, 15 Pro Max or 16 models can file through Dec. 21, but a $95 payment is not guaranteed.

Axios describes the annualized pace as current, while an earlier investor forecast put that threshold at year-end.

The wearable maker is marketing 50 million shares at $40 to $44 each, according to Bloomberg reporting on its filing; TechCrunch says Forerunner Ventures plans to sell its entire stake.

The Information reports that the proposed legally binding agreement would have let the rivals stress-test commercially available models for vulnerabilities, with safeguards around retained data.

Engadget and 9to5Mac, citing reporting on Apple’s unannounced home display, describe a compact screen for Siri AI, widgets and smart-home controls that could be used on a stand or wall.

The package adds requirements around electricity costs, water use and local oversight, according to Reuters; The Verge reports some measures require AI data centers to pay for local grid upgrades.

Tom’s Hardware says leaker Kopite7Kimi has moved the expected window for the unannounced Rubin-based gaming chips from late 2027 to at least 2028; Nvidia declined to comment on the rumor.

The Information reports that CEO Liang Wenfeng calls the domestic-chip effort a major priority as DeepSeek seeks more Huawei training hardware amid restrictions on access to advanced foreign chips.

Bloomberg reporting shared by Techmeme says Sensor Tower estimated more than 902,000 Muse downloads after Meta launched its personal AI agent on September 8, versus 773,000 for Meta AI in the same period.

In a new Clique TV interview, Apple’s CEO describes the surprise of Tim Cook’s offer, a “focus on the future” lesson from his predecessors, and generative AI’s potential for new products and experiences.

MacRumors reports an unconfirmed leak pointing to 6.41-inch and 6.96-inch displays, alongside a possible all-screen redesign.

The privacy regulator found failures across three Google location features and ordered the company to comply within six months.

Users have reported freezes and restarts after failed authentication, setup errors, and issues with the Require Attention setting; the cause is still unclear.

The studio plans to bring back campaigns, destinations, and raids, but says updating six-year-old material for the modern game will take time.