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Independent researcher Radium Wang has built software that runs Doom on Hasselblad's $8,000 X2D camera, publishing the work on GitHub as part of a broader project exploring the camera's firmware. The repository, called Hasselblad-X-System-CIM-Firmware-Research-Feature-Extensions, contains source code, offline tools and research findings rather than a ready-to-install upgrade for the camera.
Microsoft has reportedly obtained exclusive rights to stream Grand Theft Auto VI via Xbox Cloud Gaming, making it the only cloud service offering the game at launch. The deal coincides with Microsoft's new pay-as-you-go streaming option launching next month and revised streaming-hour limits for Game Pass tiers starting in November, the same month GTA 6 is due out.
Detroit-based startup Bloom has closed a $3.6 million seed round led by SNAK Venture Partners, with participation from Flyover Capital, Mana Ventures, and Detroit-area investors. Originally founded in 2023 to help mobility companies outsource manufacturing and logistics, Bloom pivoted into a marketplace model that uses AI agents to connect buyers with domestic suppliers, parts makers, and manufacturing services. CEO Justin Kosmides says the company has facilitated over 2,000 matches for more than 140 companies so far.
Parallel Systems, founded by former SpaceX engineers, has raised a $100 million Series C round led by AVP to scale production of its battery-powered, autonomous rail vehicles called Panther. The vehicles can haul several tons of freight up to 500 miles without an operator, traveling solo or in short platoons rather than traditional long trains. CEO Matt Soule says the technology lets railroads compete with trucking on shorter routes they've largely abandoned.
Android Authority found new strings in Google Photos version 7.96.0 suggesting a feature to filter photos within a specific album by people and pets, rather than only across the whole library as is currently possible. The strings reference a filter button described as 'Filter photos by face,' along with options for 'People & pets,' unnamed 'Person' tags, and a 'Clear filter' control, hinting the feature may support selecting multiple faces at once.
After years of focus on winning FAA approval for beyond-line-of-sight flights and multi-drone piloting, drone delivery operators are now running into a different obstacle: local control over where drones can actually take off and land. Even as federal rules loosen, municipalities and private landowners retain authority over launch and landing sites, creating a patchwork of local restrictions that can limit service regardless of airspace clearance.
ICANN has begun accepting applications for new top-level domains (TLDs), with 1,615 submissions from 481 applicants. Notably, several tech companies, including Meta and OpenAI, applied for domains like .agent and .agi, reflecting the growing influence of artificial intelligence. Applications also include generic domains such as .geek and .anime, alongside numerous branded TLDs like .facebook and .zillow.
Meteorologists say Tropical Storm Isaias is tracking toward the Gulf Coast and could strengthen into a hurricane before making landfall this weekend. Forecasters warn the storm may bring dangerous storm surge, flash flooding, and high winds to affected areas.
Microsoft announced the upcoming release of the Surface Laptop Ultra, featuring Nvidia’s RTX Spark Arm-based processor. The device will be available starting October 16th, with a base price of $2,599 for a model equipped with an 8-core CPU, 24GB of RAM, and 512GB of storage. Additionally, Microsoft introduced the Surface RTX Spark Dev Box, a mini PC for developers, which can be preordered at $5,999 and is expected to ship in November.
At MIT Future Fest, Tony Fadell said he declined requests to advise makers of the Humane AI Pin, Rabbit R1 and Limitless pendant before they were discontinued. He said these devices failed because they offered novel technology without solving a real problem, and compared them to assistants most consumers have never had and don't know how to use.
Seagate and Toshiba are engaged in a bidding war to purchase TDK's remaining HDD magnetic-head manufacturing business. Toshiba has been in talks with TDK since earlier this year, while Seagate submitted a higher offer during the summer, with the deal valued at several billion dollars. The outcome could significantly impact the supply chain for major HDD makers, especially as industry demand surges due to AI-driven data storage needs.
A tech writer describes switching to an MSI MPG 321URX 4K OLED gaming monitor, now priced around $634, after years of holding off due to high costs. The piece notes that early 4K OLED monitors like the Alienware AW3423DW and LG UltraGear 32GS95UE launched near $1,300-$1,400, while competitors such as the ASRock Phantom Gaming PG032UFS now sell for about $596 and a 1440p option, the Acer Predator X27U, is under $300.