OpenAI announced on Thursday it has acquired Software Applications, Inc., the makers of an AI-powered natural language interface for Mac computers called Sky. 
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OpenAI has acquired Software Applications, Inc., the startup behind Sky — an AI-powered natural language interface for Mac that can view your screen and take actions in your apps.

TechCrunch

OpenAI buys Sky, an AI interface for Mac - TechCrunch

Hacker News

What happened to Apple's legendary attention to detail? - Hacker News

“Mico” literally tries to put a face on Microsoft’s chatbot-turned-assistant.

Ars Technica

Microsoft makes Copilot “human-centered” with a ‘90s-style animated assistant - Ars Technica

Bethesda has used Fallout Day to announce the Fallout: New Vegas 15th Anniversary Bundle, which celebrates Obsidians much-loved post-apocalyptic role-playing game turning 15 years old.
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Bethesda has used Fallout Day to announce the Fallout: New Vegas 15th Anniversary Bundle, which celebrates Obsidian’s much-loved post-apocalyptic role-playing game turning 15 years old. Check out the contents.

Fallout: New Vegas 15th Anniversary Bundle Announced on Fallout Day — Here Are the Contents - IGN

Google News

Anthropic expands Claude memory to all paid users - Mashable

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Borderlands 4 pushed back its biggest patch to date after it was supposed to launch last week, and instead, it has arrived today alongside its Horrors of Kairos limited time Halloween … [+6496 chars]

The patch notes for Borderlands 4's Horrors of Kairos Halloween event are out, and they contain nerfs, buffs and quality of life fixes the game needs. Here they are.

Forbes

‘Borderlands 4’ Patch Notes: The Big Nerfs And Buffs For Halloween - Forbes

As you all know by this time, MTG Arena will be running Powered Cube events starting October 28. How did this come to be? Well, it started with …
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From an "Experimental Frenzy" to an actual event on MTG Arena, the road to Powered Cube was as complex as it was rewarding.

Wizards.com

Dev Diary: Creating Arena Powered Cube - Magic: The Gathering

The Xbox Ally X, the latest powerful handheld gaming PC, is a terrific machine, instantly taking the top spot on our list of the best handheld gaming PCs. For some, however, the price was a source of… [+2402 chars]

You can save $50 or $80 on a Geek Squad Verified open-box Xbox Ally X at Best Buy, depending on the condition.

The $1,000 Xbox Ally X Drops in Price for the First Time When You Buy Slightly Used - IGN

The future is looking bright in the wasteland.

Bethesda.net

Catch up on all the news from 2025’s Fallout Day Broadcast - Bethesda.net

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Yes, you read that right, Masahiro Sakurai is back for another Nintendo Direct presentation all about Kirby Air Riders.
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Nintendo Life

Watch - Kirby Air Riders Nintendo Direct #2 - Live! - Nintendo Life

Another rumored Nintendo Switch 2 is confirmed, with Ubisoft today officially announcing a port of Assassin’s Creed Shadows. The port will be ready to go on December 2, 2025.
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Another rumored Nintendo Switch 2 is confirmed, with Ubisoft today officially announcing a port of Assassin’s Creed Shadows. The port will be ready to go on December 2, 2025. Assassin’s Creed Shadows, which only just launched in March, is the latest mainline …

Nintendoeverything.com

Assassin’s Creed Shadows confirmed for Nintendo Switch 2 - Nintendo Everything

Stability AI, the leading independent and multi-modal generative AI company, and Electronic Arts (EA), a global leader in digital interactive entertainment, have formed a strategic partnership to co-… [+3362 chars]

Stability AI and Electronic Arts (EA) have formed a strategic partnership to co-develop transformative generative AI models, tools, and workflows that empower EA’s artists, designers, and developers to reimagine how games are made.

Stability.ai

Stability AI and EA Partner to Empower Artists, Designers, and Developers to Reimagine Game Development - Stability AI

For the first time in many years Game Developers Conference (GDC) is undergoing a major content and pricing overhaul that will shape the future of the event. Today GDC, which is owned by Game Develop… [+4574 chars]

GDC Festival of Gaming is introducing streamlined pass types and other major content shake-ups for the 37-year-old event.

Gamedeveloper.com

GDC lowers ticket prices, streamlines pass types in Festival of Gaming 'reimagination' - Game Developer

Subscribe to 404 Media to get The Abstract, our newsletter about the most exciting and mind-boggling science news and studies of the week. 
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The first application of enteral ventilation—aka breathing through the bum—to humans proved the technique is safe.

404media.co

Breathing Through Our Butts Declared Safe After First Human Trial - 404 Media

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Gemini will now connect different Google Earth AI models for trusted tester users. 
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Google Gemini pulls together Google Earth’s AI models for some users.

The Verge

Google Earth’s expanded AI features make it easier to ask it questions - The Verge

Apple Wallets digital ID support continues expanding, with West Virginia the latest addition. Here are the details.
Today Apple rolled out digital ID support for yet another new US state.
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Apple Wallet has just introduced digital ID support for another new US state: West Virginia is the latest addition.

9to5Mac

Apple Wallet now offers digital ID for another US state - 9to5Mac

New phone design compromises on camera and battery to achieve a lighter weight.

Reports suggest Apple is already pulling back on the iPhone Air - Ars Technica

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Even without adaptive triggers and rumble, the Raiju V3 Pro may be the better choice for some PS5 owners.
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Even without adaptive triggers and rumble, the Raiju V3 Pro may be the better choice for some PS5 owners.

Razer’s new DualSense Edge-style PS5 controller has TMR sticks - The Verge

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The new X-T30 III also uses AI to detect and track subjects including people, animals, cars, trains, and birds.
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The Fujifilm X-T30 III adds a dial for quick access to film looks, improves video capture to 6.2K, and introduces AI-powered subject tracking.

Fujifilm updates its entry-level X-T30 with 6K video and a film simulation dial - The Verge

The latest Japanese hardware sales from Famitsu are as follows:
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The latest Japanese hardware sales from Famitsu are as follows: Switch 2 – 201,684 Switch OLED – 14,552 Switch Lite – 7,015 PS5 Digital Edition – 5,393 PS5 – 4,683 Switch – 2,146 PS5 Pro – 2009 Xbox Series X Digital Edition – 86 Xbox Series X – 54 Xbox Series…

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