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Google introduces a 'Preferred Sources' button for publishers and AI-driven feed customization, but editors still demand direct compensation for content usage.
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Google introduces a 'Preferred Sources' button for publishers and AI-driven feed customization, but editors still demand direct compensation for content usage.

Liquid AI releases DSpark draft models for LFM2.5, delivering up to 3.18x faster decoding on H100 and 2.87x on M4 Max with identical outputs.

Ramp launches Router, a free AI routing service through the end of the year that directs queries to the most efficient models across eight major providers.

Promptwatch data reveals a jump to 16% in ChatGPT's use of the site: operator, marking a shift in generative search strategy.

ChatGPT on Mac can now read and send iMessages via a new Apple Messages plugin requiring Full Disk Access.

Waymo reveals its first custom 5nm ASIC for robotaxis, delivering over 1,000 TOPS and minimal latency to reduce reliance on off-the-shelf components.

Google Home's August update enables precise voice control of light color temperature in kelvin, improves Spotify command recognition, and refines broadcast commands.

Windows Task Manager now tracks per-process NPU and GPU neural engine usage, aiding in the diagnosis of local AI workload performance.

Apple Music is making AI disclosure mandatory: tracks with substantial AI-generated content will display a 'Made With AI' label to all users by the end of 2026.

Crunchyroll is now available on Appning, Forvia's platform for car infotainment systems. The app allows anime streaming in vehicles equipped with the system.

Cyberpunk: Edgerunners 2 premieres on Netflix October 20. A new trailer reveals the cast and Kai Ikarashi's directorial debut.

Analysis of 99,206 Steam games shows top 1% earns 84.5% of revenue: half of paid titles earn under $3,622 in their entire lifetime.
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