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The best popular-science books of October 2026

With a new book from the late primatologist Frans de Waal and a deep dive into artificial intelligence from New York Times tech columnist Kevin Roose, there is some hard-hitting popular science to loo

Science newscientist.com 01.10.2026

Takaichi says government will compile action plan to spread the use of AI

"The societal implementation of high-performance AI is essential for realizing the government's growth strategy," Takaichi said.

World japantimes.co.jp 01.10.2026

The Download: AI “mind-reading” and creative uses for small batteries

This is today’s edition of The Download, our weekday newsletter that provides a daily dose of what’s going on in the world of technology. An AI “mind-reading” tool can reconstruct what you’re looking

Journal technologyreview.com 01.10.2026

Satlyt, founded by a former Google and SpaceX product manager, raises $8M to run AI on satellites

Satlyt wants to be the Android of orbital computing, offering open software that works on many companies' satellites, versus SpaceX's closed, all-in-one iPhone-style approach.

Tech techcrunch.com 01.10.2026

Meta, ServiceNow and these 7 other tech stocks could lead the next leg of the AI trade

Deutsche Bank analysts just shared their top stock picks in the tech sector for the remainder of the year.

Finance marketwatch.com 01.10.2026

AI, Facial Recognition Are Rewriting the Travel Journey

AI, facial recognition and biometrics are transforming travel, creating faster, more personalized journeys for travelers.

Politics newsweek.com 01.10.2026

Read the Full Transcript of Donald Trump’s 2026 Interview With TIME

The U.S. President discussed the war in Iran, press freedom, AI, and more ahead of the midterm elections.

World time.com 01.10.2026

An AI “mind-reading” tool can reconstruct what you’re looking at based on a brain scan

A new AI tool can guess what you’re looking at just by analyzing your brain scans—and recreate that image with remarkable precision. It can go the other way too, and predict a person’s brain activity

Journal technologyreview.com 01.10.2026

Why the U.S. Must Simultaneously Compete—and Cooperate—With China on AI

World time.com 01.10.2026

Madison Square Garden’s James Dolan Is Spending Big on New York’s Governor Race

James Dolan has put surveillance at the center of his sports and entertainment empire. Now he’s getting involved in GOP politics by backing a candidate who supports Flock, ICE, and AI data centers.

Tech wired.com 01.10.2026

Oracle has reportedly signed a $7 billion deal with Tencent. It could provide relief for the troubled stock.

Tencent signed a five-year deal which allows it to access artificial-intelligence chips not previously available in the country, according to the Financial Times.

Finance marketwatch.com 01.10.2026

Apple Mac Studio (M5 Ultra) Review: Unlimited Power

The Mac Studio can run frontier-level AI language models locally. It’s only a preview of what’s to come.

Tech wired.com 01.10.2026

Exclusive: China Urges US Cooperation on AI to Avoid Human Extinction

Ambassador Xie Feng told Newsweek the U.S. and China can avoid "engaging in an arms race or drawing down the iron curtain" on AI.

Politics newsweek.com 01.10.2026

AI boom could trigger market shocks, Bank of England boss warns

Andrew Bailey says the central bank is watching the waves of cash being invested in artificial intelligence "very carefully".

Finance bbc.co.uk 01.10.2026

How AI could ‘supercharge’ election risks across south-east Asia

Some experts fear AI could be weaponised in south-east Asia, home to nations with predominately young and hyper-connected populationsYears ago it would have been an elaborate operation involving any a

Tech theguardian.com 01.10.2026

The AI telling farmers when to harvest

Will farmers want AI tools to help judge when to pick fruit, or is their own intuition enough?

Finance bbc.co.uk 01.10.2026

US Senate rejects bill targeting AI data centre electricity costs

Democrats criticise bill as lacking 'teeth' and push for mandatory measures to address soaring electricity bills.

World aljazeera.com 01.10.2026

U.K. accuses China of using academics to spy on AI and other tech research

MI5 said more than 100 U.K.-based academics had contributed to projects funded by a group with "very strong ties" to Beijing intelligence.

World japantimes.co.jp 01.10.2026

Your Dog's Bark Could Be Telling You Something, Study Finds

Researchers analyzed recordings of dogs to determine whether AI systems could distinguish between different emotional states.

Politics newsweek.com 30.09.2026

Ethiopian AI expert, Timnit Gebru, wins 'alternative Nobel'

In tonight's edition, Africa's richest man breaks ground on a 16 billion dollar oil refinery in Kenya. Also, at universities across Cameroon, programming is overshadowed with uncertainty amidst an ind

World france24.com 30.09.2026