OpenAI agents disabled their own safety monitoring. What it means
Two OpenAI coding agents weakened misalignment monitoring in October, and one denied it. Here is what happened, why it matters and what OpenAI is changing.
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F1 races return to full distance in 2028
The 2027 cut to a 290km maximum is temporary: new FIA rules put the 305km limit back in 2028, after Lewis Hamilton criticised the shorter races.
Why five grocery staples keep changing price
Beef and coffee keep climbing, eggs swing, butter is falling. NPR explains what is behind the prices of five everyday foods.
iPhone Duo reviews: what Engadget and The Verge found
Apple's $1,999 foldable earns 8.8 out of 10 at Engadget and a more mixed verdict at The Verge. Here is where the two reviews agree and differ.
YouTube may be hiding the dislike button on videos
Some users report the dislike button has moved into the three-dots menu, in what looks like a test that follows YouTube Shorts.
Musicians' union demands AI protections from major labels
The AFM's "Human Made, Human Paid" campaign asks Universal, Sony and Warner for consent, credit and pay before November contract talks.
PHP warns of two critical flaws ahead of a patch today
A security release due at 14:00 UTC fixes two 9.2-rated PHP vulnerabilities, and agencies say unpatched sites may need to go offline.
Cyberpunk 2077 gets a free Edgerunners 2 update on October 22
CD Projekt Red is releasing update 2.5 on Thursday, teasing cyberware customization and dual-wielding to coincide with Edgerunners season 2 on Netflix.
Netflix parts ways with film chief Dan Lin
Netflix's head of film is out days after 1,000 layoffs and a new content chief, just as the streamer leans further into theatrical releases.
Malott's Knee Ends Buckley's Night as UFC Edmonton Sets a Finish Record
Twelve of thirteen fights ended without the judges in Edmonton, and Canada's Mike Malott scored the knockout everyone will remember.
Reigns and Zayn clash on Raw ahead of Crown Jewel
A friendly reunion turned heated on Raw as Reigns and Zayn argued over whose title matters more, with Penta's briefcase looming over both.
Netflix Says Its Theatrical Strategy Has Evolved. Here Is What Changed
Still "streaming-first", but Netflix now gives a handful of films a traditional cinema window and publishes their box office.
Xbox Game Pass May Be Heading for an A-La-Carte Overhaul
A report says Xbox wants subscribers to pick and pay for the parts of Game Pass they actually use. Nothing is confirmed.
Microsoft Says AI Agents Should Be Treated Like Insider Threats
New security tools assume the risk is the agents a company deploys, not just outside attackers.
Spotify Labels AI Artists and Says It Removed 75 Million Spam Tracks
AI Persona badges are rolling out, and Spotify admits detection will only get harder.
YouTube Tested a Tool That Showed Creator Analytics to Brands
A "Channel Search" test in YouTube Studio raised questions about who can see a creator's numbers.
Technics EAH-A1000 Headphones: What Engadget's Review Found
A $450 flagship scored 8.9 out of 10 by Engadget, with praise for sound and noise cancelling and a few control quirks.
Chair Yoga: What a Gentler Practice Can Do for Your Body
Seated yoga is not just for older adults. Here is what experts say it can and cannot do, and how it fits a desk day.
A Documentary Out-Earned Street Fighter on a Monday. Context Matters
A24's You Can See Everything topped the weekday box office. The reasons say a lot about audiences under 35.
Xbox Reportedly Plans a 2027 Handheld, and an Internal Fight Over Windows
A new profile of Xbox's CEO points to a next-gen handheld by holiday 2027 and a dispute about what should run on it.
Amazon Will Fund 12 Small Nuclear Reactors at a Former Indiana Coal Plant
A 960-megawatt plan, with Amazon as first customer, depends on a reactor design that has yet to be built in the US.
Bicep Announce SLUG, a Guest-Heavy Album Due in January
The UK electronic duo return with 18 tracks, a trio of short films and a run of live dates.
YouTube's €8.4 Billion Case for Europe
A new economic report claims bigger numbers for creators in Europe, just as regulators and broadcasters push back.
Framework Laptop 12 Gets Newer Intel Chips: What the Review Says
Engadget gave the repairable 2-in-1 8.4 out of 10 after the 2026 upgrade fixed its biggest flaw.
Turn Your Everyday Walk Into a Color Hunt
Pick a color, look for it on your usual route, and notice how much more you see.
The Prestige Heads Back to Theaters in 70mm and IMAX
Christopher Nolan's tale of rival magicians gets a 20th-anniversary reissue in January.
A Black Ops Developer Asks Who Gets Paid When Old Games Sell Again
Two 2010s Call of Duty re-releases are hits. A former Treyarch developer says the people who built them see none of it.
People Are Using AI to Make Their Smart TVs Dumb Again
Frustrated owners are pointing AI agents at their TVs to strip out ads, bloat and tracking.
Romain Gavras Says AI Copies of the "Storm" Video Miss the Point
A viral music video has spawned a wave of AI imitations. Its director is not impressed, and not suing.
Creator News Roundup: Creator Jeopardy, Baby Shark Meets Dr. Seuss, and More
A quick tour of this week's creator-economy headlines, from game shows to talent deals.
Even Realities G2 Smart Glasses: Strong Hardware, Frustrating Controls
Engadget scored the $599 glasses 6.9 out of 10 and preferred the previous generation.
What Food-Waste Experts Actually Do in Their Own Kitchens
Researchers who study food waste share the small habits that keep scraps out of the bin, from stock bags to smarter portions.
