At the US GP, missed sprint data forced McLaren to raise ride height by a few millimeters—costing 0.15s per lap and surrendering victory to Verstappen.
Google’s New York Chelsea office closed temporarily after a bedbug outbreak, with employees working from home until the building was declared pest-free—a rare “bug” for the tech giant.
iOS 26.1 beta 4 finally lets iPhone users tint Liquid Glass for better readability and disable lock screen camera swipe—two of the most requested features this year.
Meta will give parents control over their teens’ AI character chats on Instagram, allowing topic monitoring and a “kill switch” to block AI conversations—responding to safety concerns after inappropriate bot interactions.
Swiss start-up FinalSpark is pioneering living computers using brain organoids — clusters of neurons grown from human cells — to perform tasks. These bioprocessors promise ultra-efficient computation and insights into neurological diseases, while ethical safeguards ensure consciousness is not possible.
The PRIMA AI eye implant has restored reading ability for blind patients with geographic atrophy from dry AMD. Using augmented-reality glasses and AI, patients can once again see letters, numbers, and words, improving independence and quality of life.
Kohler’s new AI toilet camera, Dekoda, scans waste to provide insights on hydration, gut health, and blood traces. Priced at $599, the device focuses on privacy with downward-facing sensors, encrypted data, and individual accounts, offering early-warning health insights via its companion app.
Jenson Button offered a measured take on the US GP clash between Oliver Bearman and Yuki Tsunoda. He sided with Bearman on Turn 15, criticized early braking by Tsunoda, but also praised Bearman’s aggressive Turn 1 move. Despite controversy, Tsunoda scored points, showing mental maturity under pressure.
Aston Martin’s 20-year-old junior driver Jack Crawford will make his Formula 1 debut at the Mexican Grand Prix, taking part in FP1 in place of Lance Stroll. Currently second in the F2 Championship, Crawford’s performance could mark the start of a new chapter for America’s next F1 hopeful.
Muji has halted Japanese online sales after a ransomware attack on supplier Askul disrupted logistics—posing risks of data compromise and highlighting supply chain cyber vulnerabilities.
George Russell says F1 has become “monotonous” and that races are now decided by qualifying and Turn 1. The Mercedes driver believes tyre degradation and strategy have all but vanished from modern racing, making overtaking nearly impossible
Maruti Suzuki reported a 15 percent increase in domestic sales to 150,000 units in the first half of October 2025, fueled by attractive discounts, new variant introductions, and building excitement for the Diwali season.
