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Tech & AI News Roundup — October 3, 2026, 7:02 AM UTC
8 real stories worth knowing about, with links to the original reporting.
By Vibecoders Hub · 10/3/2026 · 4 min read
Quick links to what's actually happening in AI, tech, and IT right now — curated from real reporting, not rewritten, so you can go read the full story wherever it's genuinely worth your time.
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US arrests tech CEO accused of smuggling $300M in Nvidia chips into China
Nvidia’s chip-smuggling problem won’t go away as arrests continue. — Ars Technica
US military ends long-running program to spot nuclear missile launches
A newer program has been operational since 2011, and the next generation could launch within 12 months. — Ars Technica
Nacon’s new PS5 controller can mix audio from your phone and console
Nacon announced what the company is claiming is the world's first officially licensed PlayStation 5 controller with a built-in screen for adjusting settings like joystick sensitivity or remapping buttons right on the gamepad. The Revolution 5 Unlimited's screen can also be used to mix audio from multiple sources so while using a pair of headphones connected to the gamepad with a cable you can list — The Verge
OpenAI Launches Virtual Try-On for Clothes and Accessories in ChatGPT
ChatGPT adds virtual clothing try-ons and product Favorites. Learn how the tools work, what the previews cannot confirm, and how to manage photo privacy. The post OpenAI Launches Virtual Try-On for Clothes and Accessories in ChatGPT appeared first on TechRepublic. — TechRepublic
Reddit Is Killing RSS and Public API Access: What Changes and When
Reddit is retiring RSS and its remaining public Data API access, giving moderators, app developers, and organizations several migration deadlines. The post Reddit Is Killing RSS and Public API Access: What Changes and When appeared first on TechRepublic. — TechRepublic
Redefining enterprise intelligence with autonomous AI
Enterprise AI is no longer a future ambition. It is in full operational flight. Model capabilities are advancing faster than most organizations can absorb, while the cost of performance continues to fall. Globally, AI investment is set to reach $2.5 trillion in 2026, up 44% from the previous year. For many enterprises, this investment has… — MIT Technology Review