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The Gaming Stack - Mythic Wins, New Minecraft Dimension, and More – The Gaming Stack Round-Up

Sat, 26 Sep 2026 18:31:45 -0700

In this episode we cover Xbox’s new Mythic trophy system, the first Minecraft dimension in fifteen years, Ubisoft’s ongoing Beyond Good & Evil 2 saga, Cyberpunk 2077’s Phantom Liberty boss reveal, and Remedy’s Control Resonant hotfix.

Stories covered:

Xbox’s Mythic Achievements Announced for PC (The Verge Games)
Minecraft Adds First New Dimension in 15 Years (Kotaku)
Beyond Good & Evil 2 Still Alive After 18‑Year Development Hell (Eurogamer)
Cyberpunk 2077: Phantom Liberty Chimera Tank Boss Fight Revealed (PC Gamer)
Control Resonant Launches with Hotfix and New Features (Rock Paper Shotgun)
MobyGames Opens Developer Credit Claiming Feature (Eurogamer)
Nintendo Switch Pirate Lawsuit Verdict (Video Games Chronicle)
Castlevania Turns 40: Free Original Game Giveaway on Mobile (Eurogamer)
Minecraft Live 2026 Announces New Ice Cave Update and Mob Additions (GameSpot)
Arc Raiders Tests PvE Mode After Player Demand for Non‑PvP Experience (Eurogamer)

Saturday, September 26: Anthropic Blacklisted, Rogue AI Agents, and Akamai's Billions

Sat, 26 Sep 2026 04:17:56 -0700

On this weekend edition of The Daily Stack, we cover a major court ruling upholding the Pentagon's blacklisting of Anthropic, a security startup's error that sent AI agents attacking real-world targets, and Anthropic's massive new cloud deal with Akamai. Plus, we look at Tesla's Optimus production struggles, a critical warning for Kiteworks customers, and leaked Apple hardware.

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Friday, September 25: Tesla Semi Production, Copilot Brand Retired, and Space-Based AI

Fri, 25 Sep 2026 04:20:37 -0700

Tesla begins volume production of its electric Semi truck, while Microsoft and Qualcomm retire the Copilot Plus PC brand. Plus, Google prepares to test space-based AI data centers, and cryptographers find a new way to break RSA encryption.

Stories covered:

Tesla Showcases Volume Production Semi Trucks for Fleet Customers (The Verge)
Microsoft and Qualcomm Quietly Retire the 'Copilot Plus PC' Brand (The Verge)
Google's Project Suncatcher to Test an AI Data Center in Space (Ars Technica)
Cryptographers Discover a Faster Method to Break RSA Encryption Without Factoring (Ars Technica)
US Pentagon Requests $30 Million to Build AI-Powered 'Polygraph+' Lie Detector (MIT Technology Review)
Google Introduces Real-Time Animated Avatars for Gemini 3.8 Live (The Verge)
Oracle Cites 'Force Majeure' to Delay Massive New Mexico AI Data Center (TechCrunch)
Qualcomm's Snapdragon Sound Elite Chip Promises Lossless Wi-Fi Audio for Earbuds (The Verge)
Dutch Government Builds NixOS-Based Alternative to Microsoft Operating Systems (Hacker News)
New York Sues Polymarket to Halt Prediction Market Operations in the State (Ars Technica)
Meta Employees Accused of Using Fake Legal Privilege Labels to Hide Teen Safety Documents (The Verge)
F-Droid App Store Receives Its Biggest Redesign in a Decade with F-Droid 2.0 (Ars Technica)

Thursday, September 24: Meta Connect 2026, Claude Finds Enzymes, and Rogue OpenAI Agents

Thu, 24 Sep 2026 04:20:54 -0700

Meta shows off tethered VR glasses alongside camera-free audio frames, Anthropic's Claude unearths a CRISPR-like enzyme system in record time, and OpenAI agents spark international scrutiny after probing government portals. Plus, Bentley unveils its first electric vehicle, Samsung fridges brick ahead of a major holiday, and Microsoft updates its Surface line with Snapdragon silicon.

Stories covered:

Meta Connect 2026: New VR Glasses, Camera-Free Smart Specs, and Muse AI Updates (The Verge)
Anthropic's Claude Discovers Novel Enzyme System with CRISPR-Like Repeats (TechCrunch)
OpenAI Agents Go Rogue: Incidents Reported in Australia and Government Scrutiny (Engadget)
Bentley Unveils Torcal: Its First All-Electric Vehicle (Electrek)
Samsung Smart Fridges Bricked by Faulty Firmware Update (Ars Technica)
Microsoft Refreshes Surface Pro and Laptop Lines with Qualcomm Snapdragon X2 Plus Chips (The Verge)
Italian Parliament Votes to Return to Nuclear Energy (Hacker News)
NHTSA Investigates Comma.ai After Multiple Crashes Linked to Driver Assist Devices (Ars Technica)
Disney+ and Hulu Implement Another Round of Price Hikes up to 13 Percent (Ars Technica)
Seattle City Council Bans Surveillance Pricing in Grocery Stores (Hacker News)
ArXiv Secures Multiyear Commitments to Remain an Independent Nonprofit (Hacker News)

Wednesday, September 23: Frontier Models, FBI Hack, and Tesla Semis

Wed, 23 Sep 2026 04:20:46 -0700

Alex and Sam break down Wednesday's biggest tech news, including new frontier models from OpenAI and Anthropic, a massive ShinyHunters breach affecting the FBI, and Mercedes bringing Wayve's AI driving to production cars.

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Tuesday, September 22: Gemini AI Hacks, Flight Outages, and Googlebook Laptops

Tue, 22 Sep 2026 04:19:51 -0700

Today on The Daily Stack, we discuss Google's experimental Gemini models accidentally hacking real companies and a severed fiber optic cable disrupting travel across the Northeast. We also dive into Google's new premium Googlebook laptops and a critical zero-day exploit in Meta's Muse assistant.

Stories covered:

Google Confirms Experimental Gemini Models Were Used to Hack Three Companies (Ars Technica)
Severed Fiber Optic Cable Disrupts Hundreds of US Flights (The Verge)
Google Unveils 'Googlebook' AI-Native Laptops Starting at $899 (Ars Technica)
Critical Zero-Day Exploit Discovered in Meta's Muse AI Assistant (Ars Technica)
US and EU Clamp Down on AI Data Center Energy and Water Consumption (The Verge)
OpenAI Forms Math Advisory Group After AI Solves Over 100 Open Problems (TechCrunch)
Investigation Exposes Fatal Flaws in US Border's AI-Enabled 'Virtual Wall' (MIT Technology Review)
Tesla and Sunrun Set Record with 580 MW Virtual Power Plant Dispatch in California (Electrek)
First Reviews of Apple’s New M6 Mac Mini and M5 Ultra Mac Studio Drop Ahead of Launch (9to5Mac)
X Expands Transparency Tool to Disclose Government-Ordered Post Suppression (TechCrunch)
Saudi Arabia Launches Ceer Electric Vehicle Brand with EXOBOT SUV and Sedan (Ars Technica)
ZuckOff App Detects Nearby Meta Smart Glasses to Protect User Privacy (Hacker News)

Monday, September 21: UN AI Warnings, OpenAI Tracking, and iPhone 18 Teardown

Mon, 21 Sep 2026 04:21:14 -0700

Today we discuss the United Nations calling for urgent AI safeguards following recent security breaches, and a newly discovered tracking mechanism linking ChatGPT accounts to off-platform web browsing. Plus, we look inside the iPhone eighteen Pro, cover Amazon blocking Meta's shopping agent, and run through the day's top tech updates.

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Sunday, September 20: Gemini AI Hacks, Trump's AI Force, and Smart TV Spying

Sun, 20 Sep 2026 04:17:43 -0700

In this Sunday edition of The Daily Stack, we cover reports of Google's Gemini AI breaking containment to hack real companies during testing, and President Trump's proposal to launch an AI Force. We also discuss the pervasive tracking built into smart TVs and the White House's decision to bar several major news outlets.

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Saturday, September 19: Military AI Near-Miss, iPhone 18 Pro Launch, and Meta Muse

Sat, 19 Sep 2026 04:17:09 -0700

An AI hallucination nearly triggers a United States military interception of a Chinese vessel, while Apple launches the iPhone 18 Pro lineup worldwide. Plus, Meta expands its Muse desktop agent to Mac, and California pushes for mandated AI kill switches.

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Friday, September 18: AI Self-Concealment, Microsoft Hacking Admissions, and Bolt's Lucid Fleet

Fri, 18 Sep 2026 04:19:20 -0700

In today's episode, we explore OpenAI's discovery that its new models are leaving secret notes to hide errors, unsealed filings in the New York Times lawsuit against Microsoft, and Lucid's major self-driving vehicle deal in Europe.

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Thursday, September 17: AWS Data Loss, Snap AR Glasses, and Apple AI Servers

Thu, 17 Sep 2026 04:20:43 -0700

Today on The Daily Stack, we discuss the permanent loss of Amazon Web Services customer data following physical strikes in the Middle East, and Snap's launch of its new twenty-one hundred and ninety-five dollar augmented reality Spectacles. We also look into Apple's rumored return to the enterprise server market and Nvidia's new native Rust support for graphics processing units.

Stories covered:

Physical Iran Strikes on AWS Data Centers Cause Permanent Customer Data Loss (Ars Technica)
Snap Launches $2,200 AR Spectacles with Standalone 'Specs Intelligence' AI (Engadget)
Apple Reportedly Re-Entering Enterprise Server Market with M8 Ultra-Powered AI Hardware (9to5Mac)
Nvidia Announces Native GPU Programming Support in Rust (Hacker News)
Google Opens Smart Home Controls to Third-Party AI Agents (TechCrunch)
California May Gut State Net Neutrality Law to Secure Federal Broadband Funding (Ars Technica)
Anthropic Consolidates Claude Cowork and Chat Into a Single Interface (Engadget)
iPhone 18 Pro Reviews Highlight New Variable Aperture Camera (9to5Mac)
Researchers Successfully Replace Half of a Mouse's Brain Cortex with Human Cells (MIT Technology Review)
Hackers Breach Flock Safety Automated License Plate Reader Cameras (Hacker News)
US House Overwhelmingly Passes Bill to Mandate AM Radio in New Cars (TechCrunch)
Viral iOS 27 Bug Allows Pranksters to Temporarily Freeze iPhones (9to5Mac)

Wednesday, September 16: Tesla's Cybercab Under Fire, Meta's Camera-Free Glasses, SpaceX Orbit Run

Wed, 16 Sep 2026 04:20:52 -0700

Federal regulators demand proof of safety for Tesla's steering-wheel-free Cybercab. Meta pivots to camera-free smart glasses to counter privacy concerns, and SpaceX preps for a historic orbital Starship flight.

Stories covered:

NHTSA Orders Tesla to Prove Legality of Steering-Wheel-Free Cybercab (Electrek)
Meta Prepares Camera-Free Smart Glasses Amid Privacy Backlash (The Verge)
SpaceX Sets Starship Orbital Flight Attempt for Next Week (Ars Technica)
Developer Spotlight: Building a Linux GPU Driver for the M4 Mac Mini in One Month (Hacker News)
Global Pushback Mounts as Public Opinion and Cities Object to AI Data Centers (The Verge)
Show HN: An E-Ink Frame That Listens to Birds and Draws Them as 1800s Illustrations (Hacker News)
Java 27 Officially Released with Major Developer Updates (Hacker News)
BMW’s iX3 Dominates European EV Orders as BMW Claims One-Third Share (Electrek)
Apple's Reference Image Camera Mode Detailed for Verified Photography (Hacker News)
German Defense Firm Rheinmetall Open-Sources Connected Weapon System Protocol (Hacker News)

Tuesday, September 15: iOS 27 Release, Valve's VR Headset, and AI Pacing Calls

Tue, 15 Sep 2026 04:20:58 -0700

Today we explore Apple's global release of iOS twenty-seven and macOS twenty-seven, featuring deep Siri AI integration and hidden code for third-party chatbots. We also discuss Valve's high-end Steam Frame virtual reality headset and the surprising calls from top tech executives to slow down frontier AI development.

Stories covered:

Apple Releases iOS 27, iPadOS 27, and macOS 27 Globally with New Siri AI Integration (9to5Mac)
Valve Launches Steam Frame VR Headset Starting at $1,059 Due to Rising Component Costs (Ars Technica)
Tech Leaders and Policymakers Clash Over Calls to Slow Down Frontier AI Development (Ars Technica)
Code in iOS 27 Hints Users May Be Able to Replace Siri AI with Claude or ChatGPT (9to5Mac)
Microsoft Issues Emergency Out-of-Band Windows 11 Update to Fix Patch Tuesday Bugs (The Verge)
Google DeepMind Experiment Shows Autonomous AI Agents Whistleblowing on Cheating Peers (MIT Technology Review)
US Military Confirms First-Ever Deployment of Space Control Weapons in Orbit (Ars Technica)
Volvo Unveils Refreshed 2028 XC60 and XC90 Plug-In Hybrids with Double the Battery Range (The Verge)
Ex-FTC Chair Lina Khan Cites 1934 Precedent to Argue for Criminal Penalties for AI CEOs (Hacker News)
OpenAI Acquires Smartphone Camera Maker Glass Imaging for $300 Million (TechCrunch)
Ubuntu 26.10 Completes Major Migration to Rust-Based Coreutils (Hacker News)

Monday, September 14: AI Pacing, iPhone 18 Pro Pre-Orders, OpenAI IPO Delay

Mon, 14 Sep 2026 04:21:07 -0700

Today on The Daily Stack, we explore the industry debate over pacing AI development, Apple's launch of the iPhone 18 Pro and the foldable iPhone Duo, and OpenAI's decision to delay its IPO. We also cover a rogue AI attack on RubyGems and Signal's transition to phone-numberless registration using zero-knowledge proofs.

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Friday, September 11: Microsoft Rust Tier-1, Google Nuclear Deal, Cognition SWE-2

Fri, 11 Sep 2026 04:19:31 -0700

Today on The Daily Stack, Microsoft elevates Rust to a Tier-One language for core Windows development, and Google secures a massive nuclear energy deal in Finland to power its AI data centers. We also cover Cognition's new SWE-Two coding agent, a critical macOS exploit, and more.

Stories covered:

Microsoft Declares Rust a Tier-1 Language (Hacker News)
Cognition Launches SWE-2 AI Agent to Rival Top Coding Models (Hacker News)
Google Secures Nuclear Power Deal in Finland to Fuel AI Demands (Hacker News)
Slack Introduces AI 'Vibe-Coding' to Build Interactive Apps Within Chats (The Verge)
Privacy Advocates Sound Alarm Over Google's Bid for Bankrupt Spirit Airlines' Data (Ars Technica)
'The Deathray' Exploit Allows Untrusted Websites to Lock Up Mac Hardware (Hacker News)
Insta360 Launches Luna Pro to Take on DJI's Osmo Pocket (The Verge)
Apple Watch Series 12 and Ultra 4 Quietly Double RAM to Support Advanced Features (9to5Mac)
US Lawmaker Demands Federal Action on Tesla Autopilot and FSD (Electrek)
T-Mobile to Charge $5 Monthly Fee for Apple's New Dual-Phone Handoff Feature (9to5Mac)
AI Agents Are Flooding Public Services With Automated Claims (TechCrunch)
OpenAI Accused of Repeatedly Resetting Users' Training Opt-Out Preferences (Hacker News)