October 01, 2026

Google thinks SpaceX's Starship has to launch 1,800 times before space data centers get off the ground: Google launched its first advanced chip into orbit to pave the way for space data centers. Read More

Opus 5.5 loves to tell you 'this matters' (and other AI writing tells): Opus 5.5’s biggest tell is the word “dependable,” which pops up 23 times more often than in human samples. Read More

ChatGPT can now virtually try on clothes for you: OpenAI is rolling out new shopping features for ChatGPT that let users virtually try on clothing and accessories using their own photos and save products they like to a Favorites library. Read More

The Disrupt experience is better shared. Get one pass at regular price and a second at 50% off for a co-founder, partner, colleague, or peer. Make more connections, gain fresh insights, and discover the next wave of tech together. This offer ends when Disrupt begins Oct. 13 at 8 a.m. PT.

Audible's new features let you explore book worlds — and use AI to talk to characters: Audible is rolling out new features that help listeners keep track of characters, explore places and imagery mentioned in books, and even interact with characters using generative AI. Read More

The new Kindle ditches the raised bezel in a push toward a smaller, lighter e-reader: The new Kindle lineup features its lightest and thinnest designs yet, with a sleek, front-flush display that eliminates bezels for good. Read More

California governor vetoes bill banning use of 'pervert glasses' to secretly record people: The California state bill would have penalized people who secretly recorded people in public with wearables equipped with cameras and microphones. Read More

Satlyt, founded by a former Google and SpaceX product manager, raises $8M to run AI on satellites: Satlyt wants to be the Android of orbital computing, offering open software that works on many companies' satellites, versus SpaceX's closed, all-in-one iPhone-style approach. Read More

OpenAI cuts ties with 3 safety researchers, WSJ reports: OpenAI has parted ways with three safety researchers after an internal investigation found they mishandled sensitive company information, report says. Read More

Don’t wait until the Expo Hall is full to wish you had a table. Book by tomorrow, Oct. 2 at 11:59 p.m. PT, and put your startup in front of 10,000+ founders, investors, and decisionmakers at Disrupt. Showcase your breakthrough, generate valuable leads, and connect with VCs. Your table could go to your competitor.

World’s first enhanced geothermal power plant completed in just 23 months: Fervo Energy completed its first power plant in less than two years. The next phases promise to connect to the grid even quicker. Read More

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