Introduction Microsoft has expanded model choice inside Copilot Studio, adding Anthropic’s Claude Sonnet 4.5 and Claude Opus 4.1 alongside OpenAI models. The change — rolling out now to early release environments and slated for broader preview and production by year-end — gives businesses more flexibility to pick the model best suited for specific agent tasks, … Read more
Quick lead — what’s new and why it matters today LG’s long-teased UltraFine 6K monitor (model 32U990A) is now available for pre-order at major retailers, with price listings around $1,999.99 and an estimated ship date in mid–October. The 31.5-inch pro display brings Thunderbolt 5 connectivity, a 6,144 × 3,456 (6K) Nano IPS Black panel and … Read more
Introduction OpenAI released parental controls and a safety-routing system for ChatGPT after heightened concern over teen safety. The controls let parents link to a teen’s account, limit sensitive content, disable Memory, set “quiet hours,” and receive limited safety notifications — while keeping routine chat transcripts private. This guide takes you through the setup and what … Read more
Introduction Daniel Ek, Spotify’s founder and longtime CEO, will step down from day-to-day leadership and become executive chairman on January 1, 2026, handing operational control to co-CEOs Gustav Söderström and Alex Norström. This move lets Ek concentrate on “long bets” — large, early investments across Europe in AI, climate tech and health start-ups. Also Read … Read more
Introduction Disney has formally warned AI startup Character.AI to stop hosting user-created chatbots that imitate Disney-owned characters, citing copyright and brand-harm concerns. The studio’s legal move triggered rapid takedowns of the disputed bots on the platform. Why this is breaking news Apple-style copyright fights are migrating to generative AI. Disney’s letter — reported by Reuters … Read more
Introduction Citigroup raised its AI capex forecast for hyperscalers’ AI capital spending to about $490 billion by the end of 2026, up from a previous $420B outlook, and now projects cumulative AI infrastructure spending above $2.8 trillion by 2029. This surge will meaningfully lift demand for GPUs, accelerators and data-center builds. Why this matters: The … Read more
Introduction Nintendo updated its eShop schedules for the week of Oct 2, 2025, spotlighting Super Mario Galaxy + Super Mario Galaxy 2 and a raft of regional and indie releases across Switch and Switch 2. The company’s store pages and GameFAQs roundups show which titles are available for preload, and where regional release times differ. … Read more
Introduction Sony revealed October’s PlayStation Plus Monthly Games: Alan Wake 2, Goat Simulator 3, and the puzzle-adventure Cocoon — available to subscribers from Oct 7 to Nov 3, 2025. The official PlayStation Blog post has full eligibility details and notes on editions and DLC. Alan Wake 2 stands out as a major horror sequel option … Read more
Introduction Microsoft announced that Xbox Cloud Gaming is dropping its “beta” label and rolling out improved streaming quality — including up to 1440p for select titles and hardware — plus broader access across retooled Game Pass tiers. The update signals Microsoft’s push to close the gap with other cloud services on visual fidelity and device … Read more
Introduction Microsoft today announced a major Game Pass overhaul: Game Pass Ultimate rises from $19.99 to $29.99/month, other tiers are rebranded (Core → Essential, Standard → Premium), and Microsoft added more day-one releases, expanded cloud access and new subscriber perks. Reuters and The Verge covered the changes and early industry reaction. Microsoft frames the move … Read more