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SpaceX revenue jumps 161% as AI and connectivity expand
SpaceX reported Q3 revenue of $14.6 billion, up 161 per cent year-on-year, attributing the jump to rapid growth in its artificial intelligence and connectivity businesses. The results show how much AI now contributes to the company, while its traditional space operations remained a smaller part of revenue and…
Oura adds Cardio Effort and automatic VO2 Max to its rings
Oura has added Cardio Effort and automatic VO2 Max to its smart rings, aiming to help users understand how exercise affects their cardiovascular health over time. Cardio Effort assesses workout intensity and duration against a personal baseline, and can indicate when recovery may be more useful than increasing…
JustWatch expands streaming guide into free and paid film service
JustWatch, known for helping viewers find where films are streaming, has launched JustWatch TV, a service offering free films with adverts, rentals and an ad-free subscription. The move extends its guide into hosting films itself, while also supporting the group’s advertising business with more audience data. The service…
Neighbours and firefighters rescue girl trapped in 12th-floor window bars
A three-year-old girl was rescued after climbing out of a 12th-floor apartment window in Fujian, China, and becoming trapped by her head in the safety bars. Neighbours and a police officer supported her with a chair until firefighters cut through the bars and freed her. The child was…
TikTok blocks searches for several popular peptides
TikTok searches for some popular peptides are returning “no results found”, restricting one way users can find information about them. The change matters because influencers promote both approved medicines and unapproved substances, sometimes directing viewers to suppliers whose products may be of uncertain quality. Affected terms include semaglutide,…
Meta removes AI training reference from revised web scraping terms
Meta has removed the word “train” from revised terms governing how it crawls websites linked from business pages, after legal experts warned the policy could allow broad use of that material for AI training. The change comes ahead of the terms taking effect on 30 October, but critics…
‘The Beatles Story’ Exhibit Is Getting a Bigger and Better Showcase in Liverpool
The Beatles Story exhibition will move from Albert Dock to the former St Johns Market site opposite Liverpool Lime Street station, in a major expansion led by Apple Corps Ltd. The larger attraction is intended to give the band’s history a prominent new home in their birthplace and…
Forty-five percent of college students say violence can be justified to stop hate speech, poll finds
A Buckley Institute survey found that substantial shares of undergraduates support criminal penalties or physical force to stop speech they find offensive. The findings raise questions about students’ views on free expression and how colleges teach the role of the First Amendment. In the survey, 40% said offensive…
Urban Meyer joins Dan Dakich, gushes about new Florida head coach Jon Sumrall: ‘I love that guy’
Urban Meyer has praised new Florida head coach Jon Sumrall, saying he quickly backed his appointment after vetting him during the coaching search. Meyer, a two-time national champion with the Gators, said Sumrall’s enthusiasm for the game and care for his players have impressed him. Sumrall, 43, has…
Alarm in 10 states as secret group of security officials warns Trump could send troops and ICE to polling stations
Roughly 10 current and former US defence officials are advising state and federal lawmakers who fear the Trump administration could interfere in the 2026 midterm elections. Their concerns include deploying troops or immigration agents to polling places and trying to invalidate results by alleging voter fraud, which could…
Dave Mustaine Insists “I’m Not a Bad Guy” and “I Don’t Walk Around With a Chip on My Shoulder”
Megadeth frontman Dave Mustaine says he is not a bad person or band leader, reflecting on how he was viewed after former guitarist Marty Friedman left the group. Speaking on Dean Delray’s podcast, he said that criticism shaped perceptions of him, while pointing to Megadeth’s longevity and current…
Google brings Gemini Personal Intelligence to Android Auto
Google is beginning to bring Gemini Personal Intelligence to Android Auto, allowing the assistant to use information from linked Google apps to give more tailored answers while people drive. The update is intended to make in-car interactions more useful and natural, such as answering travel questions or finding…
Gemini uses linked Google apps to personalise Android Auto help
Google has begun rolling out Gemini Personal Intelligence to Android Auto, letting the assistant draw on linked Google apps to give more tailored answers while driving. The update could help drivers find relevant details hands-free, such as flight information or directions to an appointment. The rollout starts globally…
‘American Horror Story’ Scores Season 14 Renewal at FX
FX has renewed Ryan Murphy and Brad Falchuk’s American Horror Story for a 14th season, extending the show’s run as the network’s longest-running hourlong series. The decision comes shortly before season 13’s finale and brings the series closer to Murphy’s stated hope of continuing it for many years.…
‘American Horror Story’ Renewed For Season 14 At FX
FX has renewed Ryan Murphy and Brad Falchuk’s *American Horror Story* for a 14th season, announced a week before the current season’s finale. The decision follows the show’s biggest streaming premiere, and extends a series that many viewers thought might end with season 13. The first episode of…
Worried About PS6 Price? Next Xbox Could Be as Much as $1,800
Microsoft has reportedly projected that its next console, Xbox Helix, could cost between $1,200 and $1,800, raising questions about how it will compete for players. The price is not final, and Microsoft may subsidise the system, but the figures suggest affordability could be a major challenge for the…
Born 76 Years Ago Today in Florida, the Classic Rock Legend Who Helped Form One of Music’s Biggest Supergroups
Tom Petty was born in Gainesville, Florida, on 20 October 1950. He became a major figure in rock through his work with the Heartbreakers and as a solo artist, and helped form the Traveling Wilburys, a celebrated supergroup whose members included Bob Dylan, George Harrison, Roy Orbison and…
In 1969, a country song reached number 41 in America. Now, Bruce Springsteen says it is so beautiful it can reduce him “to tears”
Bruce Springsteen has praised Charlie Rich’s 1969 country song “The Gold Ring”, saying it can still reduce him to tears. He sees the song as an example of country music’s ability to give dignity to working people’s everyday struggles, a quality that helped shape his own songwriting. The…
ONErpm names Iasmine Amazonas Chief Marketing Officer as it restructures 200-person global marketing team
ONErpm has reorganised its global marketing operation into global and regional hubs, involving 200 marketing professionals, and appointed Iasmine Amazonas as Chief Marketing Officer. The company says the structure will help artists gain attention across borders while preserving local teams’ responsibility for artist relationships and campaign delivery. Amazonas…
Helen Haines’ alleged attacker to face court today – as the MP fights for life in hospital
Helen Haines, the independent federal MP for Indi, remains in a critical condition after she was allegedly struck by a LandCruiser outside her electorate office in Wangaratta on Monday. The incident has led to serious criminal charges against a 43-year-old man, who is due to appear in court.…