Google is killing off Gemini’s Gems in favor of ‘skills’

TechCrunch - Sep 28, 2026

As all-in-one AI agents like Meta's Muse and Instinct take off, Google is opting to end a feature which built task-specific agents.

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New hotel reservation analysis raise questions about guest experience and lost revenue opportunities

Sep 28, 2026

New hotel reservation analysis raise questions about guest experience and lost revenue opportunities

Lobby, the Artificial Intelligence (AI) platform that automates complex booking operations across suppliers of travel, hospitality and experiences, has carried out several analysis of reservation workflows that reveal a consistent pattern and challenge some common assumptions within hospitality. For years, hotels have focused on reducing reservation response times and on increasing conversion rates, as well as operational efficiency. According to Lobby’s analysis, the actual weaknesses in this part of the process are related to information, guest intent and the commercial opportunities lost between request and booking.

Siri Co-Creator to Open New Paris Forum Tackling AI’s Impact on the Traveller Journey

Sep 28, 2026

Siri Co-Creator to Open New Paris Forum Tackling AI’s Impact on the Traveller Journey

The world is not moving towards a single artificial intelligence future. The United States, Europe, China, the Middle East and India are developing distinct systems shaped by different approaches to innovation, sovereignty, trust, data and scale. On 28 and 29 October, the Global Resilience Network (GRN) will bring those five pathways into one room at the Global Travel Futures Forum in Paris and test what they mean in practice for the global travel economy.

Crows are being given naloxone after suspected drug overdoses in Prince George

Sep 28, 2026

Crows are being given naloxone after suspected drug overdoses in Prince George

The increased toxicity of the illicit drug supply has prompted public warnings in the north-central B.C. city.

Webinar: How to Govern AI Agents, Reduce Excessive Access, and Control Shadow AI

Sep 28, 2026

Webinar: How to Govern AI Agents, Reduce Excessive Access, and Control Shadow AI

AI agents are moving into production faster than security teams can govern them. They are connecting to apps, handling data, calling APIs, and acting across business systems—often without the same controls applied to human users. According to Okta’s Global CISO Insights 2026 report, only 47% of CISOs are confident they can identify every AI agent in their environment. Even among those who feel

Carbonato Botnet Compromises Docker Hosts to Deploy Telegram-Controlled Hermes AI Agent

Sep 28, 2026

Carbonato Botnet Compromises Docker Hosts to Deploy Telegram-Controlled Hermes AI Agent

Cybersecurity researchers have disclosed details of a new botnet malware called Carbonato that's targeting exposed Docker daemons to deploy an open-source artificial intelligence (AI) agent framework called Hermes Agent. "The implant installs the framework unchanged, then overwrites its SOUL.md persona file," ThreatDown said. "The 39-line prompt directs it to execute tasks received through

Did Anthropic’s A.I. Really Make a Scientific Discovery on Its Own?

Sep 28, 2026

Did Anthropic’s A.I. Really Make a Scientific Discovery on Its Own?

An expert at the University of Copenhagen said his team had been sharing its research with the company’s A.I. model, Claude, and that its new finding matched their work.

Chinese chip foundry CanSemi’s IPO oversubscribed 2,360 times as investors chase AI boom

Sep 28, 2026

Chinese chip foundry CanSemi’s IPO oversubscribed 2,360 times as investors chase AI boom

Chinese chip foundry CanSemi Technology’s Shenzhen initial public offering (IPO) is emerging as one of mainland China’s most sought-after tech listings this year, as investors bet on its push into silicon photonics and its role in domestic artificial intelligence infrastructure. The Guangzhou-based company’s retail tranche was oversubscribed by more than 2,300 times after clawback, according to a stock exchange filing late on Sunday, as investors scrambled for a piece of the domestic...

Apple ordered to pay $5.7bn after losing vibration tech patent suit

Sep 28, 2026

Apple ordered to pay $5.7bn after losing vibration tech patent suit

Audio firm Taction Technology claimed Apple infringed its patents for tech used to power device vibrations.

Mexico's Pacific coast braces for Hurricane Polo

Sep 28, 2026

Mexico's Pacific coast braces for Hurricane Polo

The category-three storm is approaching the state of Baja California Sur, on Mexico's northern Pacific coast.

Offshore wind plant to bring jobs boost to Montrose

Sep 28, 2026

Offshore wind plant to bring jobs boost to Montrose

The new facility will manufacture parts for offshore wind farms in Scottish waters and for overseas markets.

Severe dust pollution blowing into Alberta community downwind of the oilsands, study warns

Sep 28, 2026

Severe dust pollution blowing into Alberta community downwind of the oilsands, study warns

New peer-reviewed research shows that Fort McKay, Alta. faces disproportionately high levels of dust pollution, frequently exceeding Alberta's regulatory guidelines for ambient air quality. Researchers say outdated monitoring standards leave the community vulnerable to intense spikes of contamination.

SpaceX Starship targets first-ever orbit with 26 Starlink V3 satellites: When and where to watch the launch today

Sep 28, 2026

SpaceX Starship targets first-ever orbit with 26 Starlink V3 satellites: When and where to watch the launch today

The 14th flight of SpaceX's Starship rocket is scheduled today, targeting Earth orbit while deploying 26 Starlink V3 satellites. The flight includes significant maneuvers and aims to enhance satellite internet capacity, speed, and reliability. Check when and where to watch the launch today.

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