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OpenAI's own advice during its October 9 Android outage: use ChatGPT on the web
AppWizard
October 12, 2026

OpenAI’s own advice during its October 9 Android outage: use ChatGPT on the web

On the evening of October 9, users attempting to access ChatGPT on Android devices encountered the message "This content is unavailable in this version of the app" due to an issue from OpenAI. The problem began at 21:00:39Z and lasted for three hours and 26 minutes, concluding at 00:26:44Z on October 10. OpenAI advised users to switch to the web version while they worked on a fix for older app versions. A second major incident occurred 48 minutes later, locking workspace administrators out of plugin settings from 21:48:34Z to 23:26:59Z on October 9, totaling one hour and 38 minutes. Both incidents overlapped entirely, with the Android issue persisting for an additional hour after the admin issue was resolved. As of 21:42 UTC on October 10, a third minor incident regarding "Delayed Costs data in the Compliance API" remained unresolved, having started at 17:23:18Z on October 9. OpenAI reported that some customers might experience incomplete Costs data while the backlog was addressed, with the catch-up process expected to continue through October 11. ChatGPT usage and API Platform requests were unaffected, and the overall status was designated as "Partial System Degradation." Additionally, a more significant outage occurred on September 29, lasting five hours and 22 minutes and affecting 30 components, which was more extensive than the incidents on October 9. Neither of the major incidents on October 9 impacted the API.
A practical guide to cost optimization with Lakebase Postgres
Tech Optimizer
October 11, 2026

A practical guide to cost optimization with Lakebase Postgres

Lakebase is a fully managed Postgres database designed for modern application development, featuring an architecture that separates storage and compute with a serverless compute layer. This design allows for cost efficiencies through various mechanisms: 1. **Branching**: Developers can create isolated environments for development, testing, or experimentation without duplicating storage costs, as branches share the same underlying storage. 2. **Autoscaling**: Lakebase adjusts compute resources based on activity levels, allowing users to pay only for the compute they use. It can scale down during low activity and can be suspended entirely after inactivity, reducing costs to zero. 3. **Read Replicas and High Availability**: The separation of storage and compute allows for adding read replicas and high availability without incurring additional storage costs, as these instances utilize the same storage layer. 4. **Synced Tables**: Integration with the Databricks Intelligence Platform enables efficient data syncing, allowing users to sync only the necessary working set of data, which helps avoid unnecessary storage and sync costs. 5. **Sync Modes**: There are three sync modes (Snapshot, Triggered, Continuous) for transferring data from the Lakehouse to Lakebase, each with different cost implications based on data freshness requirements. 6. **Right-sizing Compute**: Users can set the initial compute range during project provisioning to avoid over-provisioning and unnecessary costs. 7. **Monitoring and Metrics**: The Lakebase Metrics dashboard provides insights into working set size and cache utilization, helping users optimize their compute sizing and performance. 8. **Point-in-Time Restore (PITR) and Snapshots**: PITR maintains history for recovery within a configurable window, while snapshots offer discrete recovery points. Both are priced lower than standard storage, making them cost-effective options for data recovery. Lakebase costs are categorized into compute, storage, and serverless pipeline compute for syncing data. Compute is measured by CU usage, while storage includes branch storage, PITR history, and snapshot storage, all tracked separately. Users can access detailed usage and cost information through system billing tables.
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TrendTechie
October 10, 2026

Московский курьер ответит за утечку сериала «Приговор» в интернет

A 59-year-old courier in Moscow is facing a criminal case for sharing episodes of the series "Verdict" online after downloading them from a streaming platform and uploading them to torrent trackers. The rights holder identified the leak, which garnered over 150,000 views, leading to an estimated financial damage of 150 million rubles. The Moscow Investigative Committee has initiated a criminal case against him, potentially resulting in a prison sentence of up to six years, along with fines and compensation for the online cinema.
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Winsage
October 8, 2026

Copilot Gets Control of Windows and Your Files as Microsoft’s Recall Bill Comes Due

Microsoft is inviting Windows users to grant its Copilot feature access to their files and activities, with user consent. The new iteration of Copilot can understand content on the device, perform tasks like organizing files, troubleshooting, and writing code, with some tasks processed in the cloud. Activation is opt-in, folder access is limited, and Copilot operates under separate accounts from users. Microsoft has implemented safeguards, including Microsoft Execution Containers to define agent access. However, internal warnings from Microsoft's security team highlight potential risks associated with agents capable of modifying environments. Features for enhancing auditability of agent activities are under development. Microsoft previously faced criticism for its Recall feature, which raised security concerns. The opt-in design places accountability on Microsoft, as users must grant access. The hybrid features require a Copilot+ PC and are set to roll out in the coming months, with taskbar search actions already reaching Windows Insiders. Over 40 percent of newly manufactured business laptops are Copilot+ PCs, with the Surface Laptop Ultra launching on October 16.
PC-98 cult classic horror game Dead of the Brain is coming to Steam on October 30, with English support for the first time
AppWizard
October 8, 2026

PC-98 cult classic horror game Dead of the Brain is coming to Steam on October 30, with English support for the first time

Fakku has launched the Steam page for Dead of the Brain, following their acquisition of the publishing rights to FairyTale's catalog. The game originally debuted on NEC’s PC-98 platform and marks FairyTale’s first foray into the horror genre after a shift from adult-only erotic games. Dead of the Brain features character designs by Ryuichi Makino and pays homage to 1980s American splatter films. The narrative follows Cole, who witnesses a serum experiment gone wrong, leading to a zombie apocalypse. Gameplay includes visual novel-style dialogue and interactive segments with quick time events. The game will maintain its original pixel art aesthetic, with enhancements for HD displays and some quality-of-life improvements. Dead of the Brain is set to launch on PC via Steam on October 30, with plans for future English releases, including a sequel.
Remember MapQuest? You can now use it with Android Auto
AppWizard
October 7, 2026

Remember MapQuest? You can now use it with Android Auto

MapQuest has launched a beta version for Android Auto, aiming to compete with Google Maps and Apple Maps. The company has retained the historical name of Lake Ontario, leading to a significant increase in app usage, with over 1.5 million downloads and activity rising to 50 times its usual rate. Users can install MapQuest by downloading it from Google Play, joining the beta program, and connecting their smartphone to their vehicle. Initial feedback indicates some inconsistencies, such as app crashes and delayed responses, but the app offers features like turn-by-turn navigation, real-time traffic updates, route optimization, and voice search capability.
RuneScape dev apologises after RuneFest debut of an AI-generated six-fingered character: 'That's pretty hard to explain away'
AppWizard
October 6, 2026

RuneScape dev apologises after RuneFest debut of an AI-generated six-fingered character: ‘That’s pretty hard to explain away’

Jagex hosted its annual RuneFest in Birmingham, UK, where it unveiled a trailer for the Dragon Slayer 2 quest. The trailer featured noticeable flaws, such as a character with six fingers and unusual sneaker-like soles on their armoured shoes. Social media users pointed out the apparent use of generative AI in the trailer, prompting backlash against Jagex, especially after a recent controversy involving a clothing collaboration with 100 Thieves. Alec 'Mod Sween' Sween from Old School RuneScape acknowledged the issues, stating that the trailer had been taken down for urgent investigation. He clarified that it was produced by a trusted external partner who assured Jagex that generative AI would not be used. Sween emphasized the company's commitment to quality and announced plans to overhaul their review procedures and collaborate with community creators to ensure high standards for Dragon Slayer 2. He admitted that the team fell short of expectations and expressed concern over the incident highlighting weaknesses in their internal processes.
Developer gets a little too silly, recommends deadly psychoactive ingredient in its bad boy-themed cocktail
AppWizard
October 6, 2026

Developer gets a little too silly, recommends deadly psychoactive ingredient in its bad boy-themed cocktail

Infold has released a dating gacha game called Love and Deepspace, featuring whimsical cocktail recipes inspired by its male suitors, each paired with a signature flower. The characters include Caleb with the crabapple blossom, Xavier with the forget-me-not, Zayne with jasmine, Rafayel with the fire lily, and Sylus with datura. The inclusion of the toxic fire lily and psychoactive datura in the cocktail recipes has sparked concern within the gaming community. Infold clarified that the drinks are fictional and meant for in-game enjoyment only, urging players not to recreate them in real life.
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