OnePlus unveiled a big OxygenOS 16 release coming with the OnePlus 15, and Andy Beach talks about the Screen Actors Guild’s first AI casting.

Starring Jason Howell, Jenn Cutter, Tom Merritt, and Andy Beach.

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https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2025-10-16/apple-readies-high-end-macbook-pro-with-touch-hole-punch-screen

https://www.engadget.com/computing/laptops/apples-m6-macbook-pro-generation-will-reportedly-offer-touchscreens-203029809.html?src=rss&guccounter=1

https://www.engadget.com/oxygenos-16-has-new-lock-screen-customization-options-and-a-novel-gemini-integration-184958404.html?src=rss

https://www.404media.co/hackers-dox-hundreds-of-dhs-ice-fbi-and-doj-officials/

https://www.theverge.com/ai-artificial-intelligence/800868/anthropic-claude-skills-ai-agents

https://simonwillison.net/2025/Oct/16/claude-skills/

https://www.404media.co/wikipedia-says-ai-is-causing-a-dangerous-decline-in-human-visitors/

https://www.cnbc.com/2025/10/17/apple-f1-media-deal-streaming.html

OpenAI pauses Sora video generations of Martin Luther King Jr.

https://arstechnica.com/gadgets/2025/10/apple-tv-gets-rare-discount-in-peacock-streaming-bundle/

https://www.tweaktown.com/news/108287/steam-just-broke-its-concurrent-user-record-with-41-6-million-gamers/index.html

https://www.engadget.com/meta-is-shutting-down-its-desktop-messenger-app-202539375.html

A U.S. Representative voiced “Very Serious” concerns about licensing TikTok’s algorithm, Meta is implementing new AI safety features for teens, and Micron will stop providing server chips to Chinese data centers.

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Pinterest added new feed controls, including limiting AI-generated content in their recommendations. Windows 10 officially went out of support on Tuesday, October 14th. What does this mean for folks still using Windows 10? Allison Sheridan explains why you should consider getting a USB Cable tester and a multimeter. Plus is Netflix trying to steal some of YouTube’s market share by bringing video podcasts to the platform?

Starring Sarah Lane, Tom Merritt, Robb Dunewood, Allison Sheridan, Len Peralta, Roger Chang, Joe.

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Spotify is co-creating opt-in “artist-first” AI products along with some of the biggest studios, and DoorDash is using Waymo’s robotaxis to autonomously deliver food in Phoenix.

Starring Jason Howell, Tom Merritt, and Sean Hollister.

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• Microsoft wants you to talk to your PC and let AI control it 
• Spotify partners with record labels to create ‘artist-first’ AI music products 
• Spotify spotted working on a ‘SongDNA’ feature that showcases the people behind your favorite music 
• Pinterest adds controls to let you limit the amount of ‘AI slop’ in your feed 
• Uber is turning its app into an AI training ground 
• DoorDash will use Waymo’s robotaxis for delivery in Phoenix 
• Google’s Veo 3.1 is better at generating videos from images 
• Google Announces New Scam Protection Tools 
• Meta poaches Apple’s newly appointed head of AI search project 
• The Vision Pro will get an iPad app in upcoming iPadOS update 
• CNN to Launch Streaming Subscription Tier for $6.99 Per Month

Apple updates the iPad Pro, Vision Pro, and MacBook Pro with the new M5 chip, Threads now includes group messaging for up to 50 individuals, and Microsoft introduces new Copilot AI features.

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Nintendo released the Switch 2 video game console this summer. Was it worth the wait and if you already have the original Switch is worth upgrading to? Plus how well does it work as a handheld video gaming console on long flights and what are the things you need to be aware if you’re upgrading from the original Switch?

Sarah Lane, Jenn Cutter

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Highlights:

– Capacitive touch screen
7.9-inch wide color gamut LCD screen
1920×1080 pixels
HDR10 support
VRR up to 120 Hz

– HDMI Output in TV Mode
3840×2160 (4K) resolution at 60 fps (TV mode)
Supports 120 fps when 1920×1080/2560×1440 resolutions are selected
Supports HDR10

– 1920×1080 resolution
in tabletop mode
handheld mode,

– Storage
256 GB (UFS) – *A portion of the storage is reserved for use by the system.

– Network Connectivity
Wireless LAN (Wi-Fi 6)
Bluetooth – In TV mode, Nintendo Switch 2 can be connected using the wired LAN port on the dock.

– Price

$449.99 USD ($499.99 – for the Mario Kart World Bundle or the up Pokemon Legends: Z-A bundle — which don’t look different than a standard console purchase, they just have the game included)

$629.99 CAD ($699.99 for bundles)

Plus, robot phone camera,  London gets Waymo, and OpenAI wants to get erotic.

Starring Tom Merritt and Sarah Lane.

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Apple Announces New M5-Powered iPad Pro, MacBook Pro, and Vision Pro
Apple Vision Pro: PlayStation VR2 Sense controller in November, Logitech Muse and standalone Dual Knit Band available to order — 9to5Mac
Apple to Build Home Hub and Robot in Vietnam in Pivot From China — Bloomberg
Apple exec on Apple TV rebranding: ‘let’s just do it’ — The Verge
YouTube’s biggest redesign in years brings sleek look and enhanced features
YouTube rolls out its redesigned video player globally
OpenAI has five years to turn $13 billion into $1 trillion — TechCrunch
Sam Altman says ChatGPT will soon allow erotica for adult users — TechCrunch
Japan asks OpenAI not to infringe on “irreplaceable” manga and anime content — Engadget
Sam Altman on X
Netflix and Spotify Partner Up to Bring 16 Video Podcasts to Your Subscription — PCMag
Spotify partners with Netflix for video podcast distribution deal — TechCrunch
Honor reveals a new smartphone with a fold-out robotic camera arm — CNBC
Honor’s Magic 8 phones have huge batteries and oodles of AI — The Verge
Waymo plans launch in London, first European market for robotaxi — CNBC
Samsung will introduce its Android XR headset at a Galaxy event on October 21 — Engadget
Kobo made a remote control for its ereaders — Engadget
This “gaming PC” is actually a Bluetooth speaker — Tom’s Hardware
Motorola launches ultra-thin Edge 70 in China, international release coming soon — 9to5Google
Views of AI Around the World — Pew Research Center
Threads is getting group chats as messaging rolls out to the EU — TechCrunch
Amazon Founder Jeff Bezos Sells Stock, Now Owns Less Than 10 Percent — Hollywood Reporter
Facebook removes ICE-tracking page after US government “outreach” — The Verge
Mozilla’s Firefox adds Perplexity’s AI answer engine as a new search option — TechCrunch

Spotify announced a partnership with Netflix to bring video podcasts to the streaming network, OpenAI to allow more mature conversations with ChatGPT for “verified adults”, and Waymo plans to launch its driverless ride-hailing service in London in 2026.

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