Pinterest has launched a new feature called 'Beauty Guides' that uses AI to convert beauty Pins into actionable salon plans. The guides provide users with professional terminology, estimated costs, and maintenance details for hairstyles, colors, and nails, enhancing the experience of bringing inspiration to the salon. The feature appears within the app via a 'Get the Guide' button, offering tailored advice for specific beauty looks.
techcrunch.com
· 2026-10-06
According to Bloomberg's Mark Gurman, Apple is working on a smart home camera that uses AI to generate text descriptions of what happens in a room instead of saving video footage, while still supporting facial recognition. Gurman says this approach mirrors how cameras in rumored future AirPods would operate, and resembles existing Audio Intelligence features on the Apple Watch Series 12 and Ultra 4, which include opt-in tools like Live Rewind and Siri Recap that summarize or transcribe audio without storing full recordings.
theverge.com
· 2026-10-06
Two major companies with over 15 years of experience plan to launch innovative solutions in 2026: autonomous robot fleets for construction projects and an open-source platform for real-time IoT data analysis. These initiatives aim to modernize traditional industries and expand technological capabilities.
fastcompany.com
· 2026-10-06
Experts predict that by 2026, commerce will be transformed through the rise of shopping agents, drone deliveries for essential goods, and enhanced in-store intelligence systems. These innovations aim to streamline transactions and improve operational insights for retailers. The focus is on integrating AI and autonomous delivery to create more efficient and responsive shopping experiences.
fastcompany.com
· 2026-10-06
A US appeals court has affirmed that training AI models using copyrighted materials without permission violates copyright law. The ruling specifically involved Ross Intelligence, which used Thomson Reuters’ legal database to develop its AI search engine before shutting down in 2021. This decision signals a potential shift in legal interpretations affecting AI companies' use of protected content.
futurism.com
· 2026-10-06
Cybercriminals employed a publicly accessible Chinese AI technology to launch attacks against financial institutions in South Korea. These incidents underscore the growing threat posed by AI-enabled hacking methods.
wsj.com
· 2026-10-06
Omlahore has released a command-line script called RemoveMacAI that completely deactivates Apple's AI features in macOS 27, including deleting associated models and freeing up storage space. The tool offers a more permanent alternative to the limited disable options provided by Apple, which retains AI models on disk even after deactivation or ignoring AI features. Users can choose specific AI components to disable through different commands, making the process customizable and reversible.
techspot.com
· 2026-10-06
Meta Platforms' CEO Mark Zuckerberg announced advancements in their latest smart glasses during a California conference. An incident in Boston involved a registered sex offender allegedly using similar glasses to secretly film children at a public pool, raising concerns over intrusive surveillance. The market for AI-integrated smart glasses is rapidly expanding, with over eight million units shipped in 2025 and sales increasing sharply in 2026.
nature.com
· 2026-10-06
Developer Om Lahore released RemoveMacAI on GitHub, allowing users to turn off Apple Intelligence features and delete associated models on macOS 27. The tool disables services like Siri, Mail summaries, and image generation models, which can reclaim over 12GB of storage space. However, it also disables several functionalities tied to on-device AI features, affecting apps like Safari, Notes, and Calendar.
9to5mac.com
· 2026-10-05
Following the release of iOS 27 and MacOS 27, Apple users can now turn off the new Siri AI to recover storage space. On iPhone, users navigate to Settings > General > iPhone Storage > iOS to see the AI's data usage, while Mac users check System Settings > General > Storage. Disabling Siri AI on iOS 27 involves toggling off Siri in Settings, potentially freeing several gigabytes of storage.
cnet.com
· 2026-10-05
Following President Trump’s declaration that the US would adopt the term 'super intelligence' for AI, the popularity of Slovenia’s .si domain extension has skyrocketed, with over 10,000 registrations daily since late September. Elon Musk also announced renaming his AI company to SpaceXSI, reflecting the trend. The .si extension has become the second most popular globally after .com, with significant interest from the US and India.
cnet.com
· 2026-10-05
Elon Musk announced that his artificial intelligence division, originally called SpaceXAI, will now be named SpaceXSI, with 'SI' standing for 'super intelligence.' The change was made after a social media prompt from a fan referencing a suggestion by President Donald Trump. Musk emphasized that the new name omits 'AI' in favor of 'SI' for a more impactful branding.
fastcompany.com
· 2026-10-05
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