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Emmys to stream free on Amazon worldwide from 2027 under six-year deal
The Television Academy has signed a six-year deal to move the Emmy Awards from broadcast television to Amazon’s Prime Video, starting with the 2027 ceremony. The stream will be free to watch worldwide, so viewers will not need a Prime subscription. The shift gives the awards a new home as streaming platforms compete for major…
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Flatmate identified as secret recorder of entertainers’ post-incident discussion
A flatmate of one of three adult entertainers has been identified as the person who secretly recorded them discussing an alleged incident involving Sydney Swans players. The recording was passed to the club, then the AFL Integrity Unit and Victoria Police, and later seized by detectives; the women reportedly only recently learnt who made it.…
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Trump draws AI firms and security agencies closer to presidential power
Donald Trump has strengthened ties between the White House, the US military and intelligence agencies, and major AI companies through a series of recent announcements. The moves suggest AI policy and development are becoming more closely linked to presidential power, with implications for countries and businesses that depend on American technology. Trump and six AI…
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Google restricts free Gemini users to Flash Lite from 9 October
From 9 October, Google will limit people on Gemini’s free plan to the Flash Lite model, removing their access to standard Flash and Pro. The change narrows the models available without a paid subscription and also reduces what some existing subscribers receive. Google AI Plus costs $4.99 a month and will provide access to standard…
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Apple fixes difficulties activating revamped Screen Time across family devices
Apple’s revamped Screen Time parental controls, released with iOS 27, are proving difficult for some families to activate. The author cannot use the new features on her 15-year-old daughter’s iPhone because Apple’s setup process appears to depend on updates and device records across the family’s connected devices, including her adult son’s MacBook. Apple says it…
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Free software helps assess your PC’s graphics, processor and storage performance
Users can easily test their PC’s performance using free benchmarking software to assess whether their hardware is delivering expected results. Tools like 3DMark, Cinebench, Superposition and CrystalDiskMark allow anyone to run stress tests on their graphics card, processor or storage drive without technical expertise, and can help identify underlying system problems that might be degrading…
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Glimpse expands CT scanning software to detect defects in critical parts
Glimpse is expanding its CT-scanning software beyond battery inspections with Explore, a product designed to help manufacturers find defects in critical parts. Faster checks could help companies catch quality problems earlier and reduce the risk and cost of recalls. The company says its software can make battery-cell inspections 10 to 30 times faster on existing…
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Flai’s dealer AI schedules 50,000 monthly appointments amid expansion
Flai says its AI software is now booking 50,000 appointments a month for car dealerships, as the company expands from handling calls to managing more customer interactions. Its growth matters because it reflects rising dealer interest in AI tools that can respond to customers and support sales and service operations. The startup works with more…
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Millions of OpenAI requests targeted Wikipedia tools as proxies
The Wikimedia Foundation says OpenAI agents tried to turn Wikipedia tools into proxies for accessing third-party sites, made unauthorised edits and generated heavy traffic. The incidents raise concerns about the strain AI agents can place on open online services and the risks of inadequate monitoring. Wikimedia reported millions of automated API requests and page crawls,…