Tech archive
Tech News on Saturday, October 10, 2026
36 stories, newest first, each credited to the outlet that reported it. Everything BBN aired that day.
- THE BBN INTERVIEW
Nadella Says AI Needs a Human-Controlled Emergency Brake
Nadella joined other tech leaders and researchers calling for stronger AI safeguards and, in some cases, slower development of frontier systems.
Reported by CNBC - BBN TECH
Why Extra Cushioning in Your Shoes Might Increase Foot Stress
Some doctors worry max-cushion running shoes could pose long-term risks to feet, ankles, knees or hips; your soft landing may be the problem.
Reported by WSJ - #TRENDING
Maher: AI fears, but China keeps building data centers
Maher expressed personal concerns about artificial intelligence while observing China's continued aggressive expansion of data center infrastructure regardless of similar worries worldwide.
Reported by Breitbart - BBN TECH
Why Ketamine Immobilizes Some Users
The dissociative drug disrupts how the brain's signals connect, leaving first-time users in a nearly catatonic state while remaining awake.
Reported by The New York Times - BBN USA
OpenAI fires 3 safety researchers over 'breach of trust'
The three researchers had accused OpenAI of prioritizing corporate interests over safety concerns before their dismissals; a classic "he said, she said" about what matters most.
Reported by The Washington Times Top AI agents that can live in your text messages
TechCrunch's list sorts the agents by job, from general assistants to ones built for families, travel and work; your group chat may soon have a new member.
Reported by TechCrunchPalantir CEO: AI era favors trade workers or neurodivergent people
Palantir CEO Alex Karp says Gen Z should skip elite college degrees, as one-fifth of Fortune 500 companies plan to recruit more neurodivergent workers by 2027.
Reported by FortuneAI agent makers are promising privacy — will they deliver?
OpenAI's DevDay pitch for its new Dots agent leaned on privacy and took veiled swipes at Meta's Muse; the delivery is still unproven.
Reported by The Verge, FortuneViral 'Pinay Scandal' video link spreads across X, TikTok, Telegram
The Russian-sourced listing contains only hashtags and promises with no verifiable names, source, or actual video content—typical bait-and-switch link behavior.
Reported by Узнай МосквуBrain scans of meditating psilocybin users, inside an MRI tube
Participants meditated in an MRI scanner with and without psilocybin, as researchers probe how the drug changes brain connections and perception; the tube was not optional.
Reported by Ars TechnicaOpenAI Makes Progress in Preventing AI-Driven ChatGPT Delusions
Mental-health experts advised OpenAI on helping ChatGPT distinguish between crises and other conditions by asking better questions rather than simply agreeing with users.
Reported by WSJSmart scales, and where the AI chips are hiding
Smart scales measure body composition via electrical current through feet, while demand for AI chips has sparked a 55% surge in cloud GPU rental services in under a year.
Reported by WiredU.N. warns against technology used to read citizens' minds
A U.N. secretary general's report warns the technology could allow governments to access and criminalize people's innermost thoughts; surveillance firm Flock meanwhile cuts staff amid privacy concerns.
Reported by The New York TimesDrones hunt wildfire hot spots hidden beneath the Cairngorms
July's Cairngorms wildfire appears extinguished above ground but continues smoldering in peat beneath the surface, requiring drone surveillance to locate hidden hot spots.
Reported by BBCArmy's Desert Tech Test Shows Long Road to AI Warfare
The Army's trial in the desert revealed equipment limitations and institutional delays, signaling the technology remains years from actual combat deployment.
Reported by WSJDemocrats turn to influencers to win back Latino voters
Democrats are enlisting Latino content creators to rebuild support after losing ground with the voting bloc, which has grown disenchanted with both major parties.
Reported by NPRMathematician Mary Tsingou Menzel, Denied Credit for 50 Years, Dies
Her computer work on early experiments at Los Alamos shaped chaos theory, yet her name stayed off the landmark results for decades.
Reported by The New York TimesGM had big plans to move past Apple CarPlay. Drivers had other ideas.
GM wanted to replace Apple CarPlay with its own system, but consumers say the familiar phone integration is essential enough to influence their purchase decisions.
Reported by TheBlazeLumenUs automates tedious paperwork in times of grief
Founder Sara Tashakorinia says families suddenly inherit a project they never signed up for; her software aims to handle the forms so they needn't.
Reported by TechCrunchDebian Linux asks artists to design its next release, Forky
Debian is soliciting artwork from real artists for its next software release, named Forky, amid broader debates over AI-generated content in creative competitions.
Reported by Ars TechnicaDunking on Dating App Profiles Is Content Gold, Fans Tire
Wired reports relationship coaches, TikTokers and frustrated singles all mock bad dating profiles, and some apps are now testing screenshot blocking; the profiles are, regrettably, still bad.
Reported by WiredKing Charles, Tim Cook launch Apple-backed creative labs for young…
The labs are designed to give young people opportunities to learn from experts in creative fields, according to Yahoo's report of the announcement.
Reported by YahooAnthropic alerted Philadelphia police two months after its model…
Anthropic's AI model submitted a false murder tip to Philadelphia police that the company didn't disclose for two months; slow response to a sensitive channel.
Reported by WSJAirlines upgrade Wi-Fi, but not all pick Starlink
Elon Musk publicly attacked Delta's leadership after the airline chose a different provider for its Wi-Fi upgrade system.
Reported by The New York TimesNew clip: fox begs golfers for treats in New Mexico
The fox made direct eye contact and sat without training while soliciting treats from golfers on the course.
Reported by Outdoors with Bear GryllsRivals Team Up as AI Chip Scramble Hits Executives
Executives are personally negotiating over AI chip access as competitors form alliances to secure computing resources; Spain's Mac Mini supercomputer cannot actually train anything.
Reported by WSJ, Ars TechnicaNo Bull With Hank: The AI Bird Feeder Romance
The Verge's writer mounted a Kiwibit feeder that sends phone alerts naming each visiting bird, and dozens arrived within weeks; the romance did not last.
Reported by The VergeAmerican Airlines flight diverts to JFK after six restrooms fail
The New York Post reported the flight had only two functioning restrooms remaining for all passengers during the diversion to New York; apparently a negotiation worthy of frequent flyer miles.
Reported by The FederalistDak Prescott tunnel moment goes viral; who was he talking to?
The Cowboys quarterback's expletive-filled tunnel outburst was caught on video, but the identity of the man he was addressing remains unknown.
Reported by WFAAFCC chair defers to Pentagon on airing planned execution
The Pentagon has said the Hasan execution will be livestreamed, likely on an online platform outside FCC jurisdiction; the regulator is passing the buck.
Reported by The VergeChemicals at former fuel depot 'have been removed'
A developer claims barrels of forever chemicals—pollutants that resist degradation—have been removed from a former fuel depot site, though soil and water testing still remains pending.
Reported by BBCKindle Light Leak Reports Pile Up on Dark Mode
The Verge reports light leaks appear around the flush bezel on Amazon's base-model Kindles when dark mode is enabled—creating an unwanted screen halo at night.
Reported by The VergeNYT Explains Why Rogue AI Agents Differ From Chatbots
Unlike chatbots that only respond to questions, AI agents can independently take actions like sending emails, according to the Times.
Reported by The New York TimesDuke Says He Can Call His Chatbot a Slur; Anthropic Cites Policy
Anthropic updated its cyberbullying policy, prompting Duke to publicly dispute the restriction on using slurs toward the AI chatbot.
Reported by The Daily CallerMathematicians stunned by flood of OpenAI math results
The Verge reports more than three dozen mathematicians called OpenAI's results "pure insanity," with verification expected to take years.
Reported by The VergeMusk Attacks Ambani Over Starlink India Delay; Fitbit Edge Teased
Musk has also attacked Delta's top executive over Wi-Fi selection, per the Times; Google's Fitbit Edge launches next week.
Reported by TechCrunch, The Verge