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Author Tim Waggoner has written a novelization tied to 'Crystal Lake,' the upcoming 'Friday the 13th' prequel series set to premiere next week. The book accompanies the show's launch as a companion release for fans of the franchise.
A recent report highlights that nearly half of U.S. adults have deleted social media apps due to stress, and many others are posting less or feeling overwhelmed. Meanwhile, Meta's advertising expenses continue to climb, prompting businesses to reconsider their marketing strategies. Experts suggest focusing on high-quality content and exploring offline channels to reach consumers more effectively.
FanDuel's AI blackjack dealer, designed to mimic human interaction with banter and memory, became so well-received that the company sold it as a B2B product to other gaming operators. This shift was driven by the dealer's popularity and the high operational costs of live dealers in casinos.
In August, USA Today announced a partnership with Palantir to incorporate artificial intelligence into its workflows. The deal aims to improve reader targeting, accelerate publishing processes, and modernize the newspaper's operations amid ongoing industry challenges. CEO Mike Reed emphasized the move as a crucial step to adapt to digital shifts while maintaining its substantial print revenue.
Agent.reviews introduces an AI-powered platform that reads and writes reviews on various software tools, including source control and code review repositories. The platform aims to streamline the review process by automating assessments of code and repository configurations.
An IT professional named Nomad discovered his parents' smart coffee maker had generated 1TB of data traffic over 10 days while monitoring their home network remotely. Most of the traffic stayed within the home network rather than going out to the internet, but it was enough to overwhelm part of their Wi-Fi access point. Nomad attributed the issue to a likely bug in the device and decided to disconnect it rather than investigate further.
Meta said it acted on 33.2 million pieces of child sexual exploitation content on Facebook and Instagram in the first half of 2026, with over 97% detected by its own systems before user reports. The company is also rolling out new AI tools, including a large language model that flags 'signposting' ads which appear harmless but direct users to illegal content hosted elsewhere online. Meta also introduced a 'red-teaming AI agent' designed to probe its own safety systems for weaknesses.
Hackers gained control over DNS records for Google domains and ccTLDs in Ghana, American Samoa, and Sierra Leone by infiltrating third-party registries. They obtained valid HTTPS certificates for these domains, enabling impersonation and malicious content delivery. Google responded by revoking the certificates and working with authorities to prevent further misuse, affirming that its own systems remained unaffected.
Xreal revealed on Wednesday that its Project Aura display glasses, which pair with a processing puck running Android XR, will cost $1,279, though it has not set a release date. The device is expected within the next month or two and is currently limited to customers who placed a $100 preorder hold earlier this year, with broader availability coming soon. It undercuts the timing of Meta's upcoming $1,299 Meta VR Glasses, due next year.
Googlebooks now features physical F1, F2, and F3 keys displaying Android’s classic back, home, and app switcher icons, reminiscent of Android 5.0 Lollipop devices. These keys perform familiar navigation functions, providing a tactile alternative to gesture controls. The update aims to improve usability, especially for Android apps that are less optimized for desktop interfaces.
Donald Trump has announced the creation of a dedicated AI task force aimed at advancing U.S. technological dominance in artificial intelligence. The initiative signals a strategic move to prioritize AI development amid global competition. Trump’s approach may involve balancing various industry and political interests to achieve this goal.
Amazon's Big Deal Days sale includes discounts on OLED gaming monitors, including Samsung's 49-inch Odyssey OLED G9 (G93SC), a QD-OLED panel with 5120x1440 resolution and 240Hz refresh rate, now priced at $898. A step-down model, the Odyssey OLED G9 (G91SD) with a 144Hz refresh rate, is discounted 39% to $795.99 from its $1,299.99 list price.