Google Labs unveiled Playground, a tool that lets users build browser-based games using text prompts instead of code. Users can pick a genre, choose 2D or 3D and single- or multiplayer modes, upload images for AI-generated assets, and publish finished games privately, via link, or to a public gallery with leaderboards. The platform is live for users 18+ in the U.S., with free token-limited access and higher limits for Google One AI subscribers.
A Reddit leak attributed to u/desterpot details how many 'picks' T-Mobile's upcoming T-Mix plans will charge for each add-on perk. Items like DashPass, Sirius XM, Delta SkyMiles and YouTube Premium Lite cost one pick, while Google AI Pro, Xbox Game Pass Premium and YouTube Premium cost two, Xbox Game Pass Ultimate costs three, and ESPN Unlimited costs four. Founder members reportedly get Apple TV, Hulu with Ads, and Netflix Premium for one pick through mid-2027.
Amazon is selling the TP-Link Tapo MagCam 2K+ Outdoor Wireless Security Camera with solar panel for $64.99, down from its $99.99 list price, a 35% discount. The camera records 2K video, offers color and infrared night vision, motion and person/pet/vehicle detection, two-way audio, and local or cloud storage options. The deal requires an active Amazon Prime membership.
GM's VP of propulsion engineering, Mike Anderson, told CNBC this week that the automaker still intends to bring hybrid vehicles to its lineup, reiterating a pledge first made in 2024. Currently GM sells just one hybrid, the Corvette Grand Sport X, having prioritized full-electric vehicles instead.
Alexander Embiricos, who leads OpenAI's Dots product, will appear at TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 in San Francisco on October 13-15, shortly after OpenAI launched Dots. Dots is described as an always-on personal AI agent that runs on its own cloud computers, connects to everyday apps, and continues working toward goals in the background. Embiricos will discuss the product's design and OpenAI's vision for personal agents in a session titled 'What Comes After the Chatbot?'
Apple is beta testing iOS 27.2 well ahead of its usual schedule, with the update expected to launch during the week of October 26. The release will add Siri support for French, Japanese, Korean, Portuguese and Spanish, features Apple previously said would arrive the month after iOS 27's debut. iOS 27.1, by contrast, is reportedly limited to the new iPhone Duo launching October 23, with other iPhones skipping straight to 27.2.
WIRED has published a roundup of Amazon Prime Day deals covering phone cases, chargers, storage, batteries and other mobile accessories. The outlet notes that although discounts are live, overall electronics prices have risen, so savings are generally smaller than in previous years.
Amazon has cut the price of the TCL TAB A1 NXTPAPER 11-inch Android tablet to $189.99, down from its $299.99 list price, a $110 reduction described as an all-time low. The model on sale includes 6GB RAM, 128GB storage, a MediaTek Helio G100 chip, and an 8,000mAh battery, and requires Amazon Prime membership to access the discount.
Bloomberg reports Seagate Technology and Toshiba are competing to acquire TDK's hard disk drive magnetic head business in a deal said to be worth several billion dollars. TDK is currently the only independent maker of these components and Toshiba's sole supplier, while Seagate and Western Digital build heads in-house but also buy from TDK for extra capacity. According to the report, Toshiba approached TDK about the unit in spring 2026, after which Seagate entered the bidding.
Meta has expanded its agentic AI assistant Muse to iPad after weeks as the top free iPhone app in the U.S. App Store. The update also adds new business-tool connectors including Asana, Canva, Dropbox, Figma, QuickBooks, GitHub, Klaviyo, Zoom, Granola and Notion, letting Muse handle tasks like marketing plans, client pitches and product pages with user approval.
Minut has introduced Crowd Detect, a feature that uses passive signals from nearby iOS devices to estimate how many people are present in a rental property. Hosts can set an occupancy limit, and Minut sends an alert if that threshold is exceeded, letting them know when to check in or intervene.
9to5Mac editors compiled a roundup of items they personally added to their carts during Amazon's fall Prime Day event, which is in its final hours. Picks span Apple products like AirPods Pro 3, Magic Keyboard and Magic Mouse, along with items like a Bambu Lab 3D printer, Samsung monitor, Logitech mouse, and LEGO sets.
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