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October 01, 2026

 

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Google thinks SpaceX's Starship has to launch 1,800 times before space data centers get off the ground

Google thinks SpaceX's Starship has to launch 1,800 times before space data centers get off the ground: Google launched its first advanced chip into orbit to pave the way for space data centers. Read More

Opus 5.5 loves to tell you 'this matters' (and other AI writing tells): Opus 5.5’s biggest tell is the word “dependable,” which pops up 23 times more often than in human samples. Read More

ChatGPT can now virtually try on clothes for you: OpenAI is rolling out new shopping features for ChatGPT that let users virtually try on clothing and accessories using their own photos and save products they like to a Favorites library. Read More

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