OpenAI Will Retire Custom GPTs in 2026, Replacing Them With Plugins and Skills
Custom GPTs are scheduled to shut down on December 11, 2026. OpenAI’s replacement combines reusable Skills, reference files, and connected apps in Plugins, but the migration will not carry over chats, selected models, Custom Actions, or sharing settings.
Googlebook Could Make the Android Tablet-to-Laptop Workflow More Cohesive
Googlebook is positioned as an Android-based laptop platform that combines ChromeOS desktop technologies with phone continuity features, potentially giving Android tablets a clearer role between phone and PC.
U.S. Absent From New Call for Pre-Release Testing of Frontier AI
Leaders from 20 countries and the European Commission have backed a nonbinding statement seeking pre-release testing, independent assessments, and possible international oversight for the most capable AI models.
Googlebook Launches in the U.S. With Five Premium Android-Centered Laptops
Google’s new Googlebook category arrives in the U.S. on October 4, pairing Googlebook OS with Android 17 phone integration, Gemini features, and hardware from Acer, ASUS, Dell XPS, HP, and Lenovo. Prices start at $899.
Google Home Opens a Developer Door to Claude and Other AI Agents With Home...
Google’s early-access Home MCP lets approved AI clients access Google Home device data and controls, though setup is aimed at power users and sensitive actions remain restricted.
Microsoft’s Oct. 7 Event Could Fill In the Surface Laptop Ultra Picture
Microsoft will use an Oct. 7 event in San Francisco to discuss Windows, Surface, NVIDIA RTX Spark, and locally processed AI—potentially including pricing and availability details for the Surface Laptop Ultra.
Apple’s Ultra-Thin iPhone Duo May Not Get Face ID and Telephoto Until a Third...
Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman expects Apple’s thin foldable design to keep driving hardware trade-offs, with Face ID and a dedicated telephoto camera potentially returning only on a third-generation iPhone Duo.
Galaxy S26 Ultra Demo Recreates iPhone Duo’s Fold Animation Without Foldable Hardware
Ice Universe says an app built with GPT-6 Astra recreated the iPhone Duo’s attention-grabbing fold animation on a conventional Galaxy S26 Ultra. The demo is a visual simulation rather than a One UI feature or a port of Apple’s foldable experience.
Huawei and Xiaomi Put Custom Chips at the Center of Their New Foldable Push
Huawei’s Mate XT 2 and Xiaomi’s 18 Fold illustrate two different approaches to controlling the processors, AI services, and supply chains behind premium foldable phones.
Blackview’s Active 12 Pro Is Still One of IFA’s Most Unusual Rugged Tablets
At IFA 2026, Blackview and OSCAL showed how far their rugged-device lineup now stretches, from a 30,000mAh projector tablet to satellite phones, a gaming laptop, and expandable backup power.
