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The company says its new model has a one-million-token context window and that a faster version runs up to three times quicker. Performance claims rely on Kimi’s own evaluations.

A study in Science found two carrion crows accumulated visual evidence in a task-specific way similar to primates, with shorter average response times.

The company can keep using certain foreign-made automated guided vehicles in its US chip factories while the scope of federal robot restrictions remains unclear.

The Verge reports that a speed restriction on Ukrainian military terminals disrupted drone defences. Responsibility for the decision remains disputed.

The Fi Ultra is listed at $209.30 after the discount, but tracking requires a subscription available only in the US.

Kimi Code says its new model has a one-million-token context window, while access to models and speeds varies by membership plan.

The Verge hosts David and Nilay question the device’s design and whether it would make more sense as an iPad, while leaving open whether its review score will change.

A policy update permits Google services to use data shared through Personal Intelligence features to personalise ads, subject to user settings.

A blog post linked by Hacker News says demonstrations targeting the iPhone were shown in Paris, with further material promised but no release date given.

Organisations report being capped at two link posts a month, while Meta says government and nonprofit pages are not meant to be included in the test.

A Federal Election Commission filing shows the committee spent US$15.2 million on the Texas Senate race in the first two weeks of October.

Reddit users reported cracks near the foldable phone’s hinge, but the number of affected units and the cause remain unclear.

The US$85 million CHIPS Act award will support power electronics, reactor controls and AI hardware adaptations for fusion plants, while giving the government a stake in the company.

The New York startup says its Series B, led by FirstMark Growth, values it at US$1bn and brings total funding to US$91m.

A hidden interactive recreation on Apple Music’s error page includes a click wheel, the Brick game and a library of playable tracks, Engadget reports.

TechCrunch, citing Bloomberg, estimates several investors’ holdings at the AI company are worth billions on paper at its latest reported private valuation.

Meta says it will appeal the penalty, imposed in a case linked to the Cambridge Analytica scandal.

The proposal would set standards for cyan marker lamps and remove some requirements designed for human drivers.

Bloomberg reports the company is in talks with Crown Castle as it looks to combine cell sites with its direct-to-cell satellite network.

The company told the US Securities and Exchange Commission that a cyberattack accessed certain records. The number of people affected and the data taken remain unknown.

An analysis using federal energy and inflation data found average residential prices were highest at investor-owned utilities in 2025.

The regulator cited concerns that workers may hesitate to raise safety issues as Holtec seeks to restart Michigan’s shuttered reactor.

The advice covers separate rotation settings, volume controls, Touch ID and a portrait video workaround, based on the writer’s first week with the foldable.

An interactive recreation appeared as users marked 25 years since Apple announced the first iPod, though the company has not confirmed an anniversary link.

The feature release also adds GREASE support and cryptographic optimisations, while changing a utility dependency and removing older build options.

The law is due to take effect in January 2027, requiring covered platforms to verify users’ ages and exposing non-compliant services to EU fines.

Open-source projects let users customise some Android and Google TV devices, but they do not guarantee an end to advertising or data collection.

Planned job cuts and senior departures come as the streamer faces missed advertising targets and slower US growth. The Verge argues that executive changes alone will not resolve questions about content, pricing and Netflix’s business model.

The startup says the dogs would detect explosives and protect troops. The source does not say what traits would be changed or whether any have been developed.

Reported service disruptions have sharpened the need for backup links and navigation systems, though companies say some configurations still lack a direct substitute.

Ars Technica’s review says Peacock’s Friday the 13th prequel begins slowly before Jason and the camp killings take a larger role by its third episode.

Faster AI-assisted projects have widened access to classic games while raising concerns about credit, collaboration and the technical knowledge behind preservation.

A review by security writer Drew Silcock links a run of software flaws and breach reports to growing concern that AI could accelerate attacks, while stressing that evidence of its role varies by incident.

Engadget’s review puts the US$60 wireless controller’s portability and adjustable controls alongside a Switch 2 wake-up feature the reviewer could not verify.

Engadget found strong graphics and local AI performance in ASUS’s premium laptop, but its price, battery life and potential software compatibility issues limit its appeal.

WIRED says the compact foldable delivers capable performance and a solid main camera, but its incremental changes do not justify upgrading from the Z Flip7.

WIRED found useful gaming customisation and a strong typing experience in the $150 keyboard, alongside software glitches and build flaws on its test unit.

WIRED’s guide explains how the feature can preserve VPN routing for selected traffic while leaving other apps or sites outside it.

The Texas start-up plans to combine genetics work with Anduril equipment for dogs intended for military, emergency response and law enforcement roles. The animals have not yet been produced.

A Wilsons Blog post links French fiscal uncertainty to a proposal in a paper co-authored by Johan Båge and Stella Wilson.

Match Group is widening the Christian dating app’s pitch with features focused on initiating contact and marriage plans, as evidence on young people’s relationship priorities remains mixed.

The headphones turn into a Bluetooth speaker with a smooth, secure mechanism, but WIRED’s reviewer found both listening modes compromised.

The Verge reviewer says the Duo’s wider, thicker and heavier design makes it a poor substitute for the iPhone 13 Mini, despite their similarly sized front screens.

A MIT Technology Review reporter says the film brought back a central challenge for science journalism: assessing claims when the evidence is difficult to inspect.