OpenAI Adds GPT-6 Sol and Luna, Two Cheaper Everyday Models
The new pair sits below OpenAI's flagship GPT-6 Astra. OpenAI says they make fewer mistakes and cost half as much as the models they replace.
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Starship Makes It to Orbit and Drops Off 26 Starlink Satellites
SpaceX's giant rocket reached orbit for the first time on its 14th flight, even after one engine quit on the way up.
The Brief
- Chips and Gear. Starship reached orbit on its 14th test flight on September 28.
- Security. ShinyHunters claims it took 2 to 3 terabytes of FBI staff and applicant data.
- AI. OpenAI released GPT-6 Sol and GPT-6 Luna on September 22.
- AI. Claude Opus 5.5 launched on September 22.
- Chips and Gear. Qualcomm announced two new flagship phone chips on September 22.
AI
Models, assistants and the rules around them.
Anthropic's Claude Opus 5.5 Costs Less and Answers Faster
The newest top model from Anthropic cuts API prices by 20 percent and writes more than 30 percent faster than the version before it.
Phones and Devices
Phones, laptops, watches and the rest of your pocket.
Apple Watch Series 12 Heart Sensor Holds Up in an Early Outside Test
Apple's new watch checks your heart rate every five seconds. A chest strap test found it accurate, but not a big leap over last year.
iPhone 18 Pro Brings a Camera With a Real Adjustable Aperture
Early reviews are in. The new Pro phones add a first for iPhone cameras, a smaller Dynamic Island and a top price of $2,499.
Security
Breaches, scams and the patches you should install.
Hacking Group Claims It Stole FBI Staff Data Through an Oracle Flaw
ShinyHunters says it broke in through an unpatched bug in Oracle PeopleSoft. The FBI says it is investigating, and key details are not yet confirmed.
Hijacked Store Apps Stole Shopper Names and Addresses on BigCommerce
Attackers used stolen logins for two add-on apps to plant code in online stores. Card numbers were not taken, but home addresses were.
Gyazo Breach Exposes 23.6 Million Accounts and Photo Location Data
The screenshot app says attackers used a server flaw to take user records and details from hundreds of millions of images.
Software and Apps
Updates to the systems and apps you use every day.
Pixel Update Brings Scam Warnings Into Your Keyboard
Android 17 QPR1 and the September Pixel Drop add scam alerts while you chat, plus warnings in nine more countries.
macOS Golden Gate Leaves Intel Macs Behind
Apple's newest Mac software runs only on Apple silicon. Intel Mac owners still get security fixes, and a first bug fix update is out.
iOS 27 Is Here, but the New Siri Needs a Newer iPhone
Apple's update runs on the iPhone 11 and later. Its headline feature, the rebuilt Siri AI, only works on the iPhone 15 Pro and newer.
Internet and Policy
Courts, lawmakers and the rules of the online world.
Google Keeps Its Ad Exchange but Must Follow Strict New Rules
A newly unsealed ruling spells out what Google must change in its ad business, with an outside monitor watching for six years.
California Passes New Limits on AI Chatbots and Teen Feeds
New laws set safety rules for companion chatbots, ban addictive feeds for kids under 16 and allow fines of up to $1 million per child harmed.
Chips and Gear
Chips, cars, games and the hardware behind them.
Starship Makes It to Orbit and Drops Off 26 Starlink Satellites
SpaceX's giant rocket reached orbit for the first time on its 14th flight, even after one engine quit on the way up.
Qualcomm's New Snapdragon Chips Will Power Next Year's Top Android Phones
The Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 and a stronger Extreme version are built on a 2nm process and lean hard on AI that runs on the phone.
Tech Advice in Plain Words
Short guides that help you make safer, smarter choices with the tech you already own.
Passkeys Explained for People Who Hate PasswordsA passkey lets you sign in with your face, fingerprint or phone PIN instead of a password. Here is how it works and how to start.
How to Spot an AI Voice Scam Call From "Family"Scammers can copy a voice from a short clip. A family code word and a quick call back stop most of these scams cold.
The Simple Backup Plan That Saves Your PhotosPhones get lost and drives fail. Keep three copies of what matters, in two places, with one far from home.
Why Your Home Wi-Fi Is Slow and How to Fix ItBefore you pay for faster internet, try these free fixes. Most slow Wi-Fi comes down to where the router sits and how old it is.
How to Use AI Chatbots Without Getting BurnedAI assistants are great for drafts, ideas and explanations. They can also be confidently wrong. Here is how to get the good without the bad.
Should You Replace Your Phone or Keep It?A new phone is not always the answer. Check updates, battery and storage first. Often a cheap fix buys you another year or two.
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