Google demonstrates magic-state cultivation on Willow
Google announced a Willow demonstration of magic-state cultivation. The paper reports lower logical error near θ = π/4,…
Recent archive · October 16, 2026
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How ChatGPT’s Chrome tab access works
OpenAI’s ChatGPT extension uses a selected browser profile. Learn setup, supported browsers, site permissions and how it…
A source close to Tencent said the AI-agent evaluation had ended
A source close to Tencent said a third-party AI evaluation had ended. Researchers last observed Amap activity on Oct. 8;…
Senate expected to add Claude for staff use, Politico reported
Politico reported Oct. 15, 2026, that the Senate expected to offer Claude for staff work; Bloomberg Government described…
Resident Evil 2 and 3 stay near 60 fps on Switch 2; Resident Evil 4 varies by mode
Digital Foundry reports near-60-fps play for Resident Evil 2 and 3 on Switch 2, while Resident Evil 4 varies by mode, re…
Rocket Lab shifted Neutron’s first-launch target to 2027
Rocket Lab shifted Neutron’s first-launch target to 2027 after voids formed in the forward propellant dome; an aft dome…
iFixit rates Pixel 9 battery replacement difficult
iFixit rates Pixel 9 battery repair difficult and estimates 1–2 hours. Compare U.S. parts prices, service terms and the…
OpenAI announced GPT-Live-1.1’s new voice options
OpenAI announced GPT-Live-1.1 on October 15, 2026, with new voice options, Bubbie in English, and a Settings path for ch…
Withings requires accounts created from October 13, 2026 to subscribe for automatic syncing
Withings says accounts created from October 13, 2026 need Withings+ for automatic Apple Health and Health Connect syncin…
Investors reportedly weigh Anthropic IPO valuation near $1.5T
Reuters reports some investors are weighing about $1.5 trillion for Anthropic; El Economista separately reports a $1.8 t…
ROG Xbox Ally X20: OLED leads the upgrade
The ROG Xbox Ally X20 pairs a 7.4-inch OLED with the Ally X’s processor platform. Compare display, controls, storage and…
Galaxy-Android releases v0.0.1cx for Super Mario Galaxy
Galaxy-Android’s v0.0.1cx release is dated October 16, 2026. See its Android requirements, disc-image setup, controller…
