A weekly tech recap highlighted Meta's GDPR data exports enabling an investigation, early Xiaomi 18 Pro benchmarks, a broad PS5 browser exploit, Google's Gemini 4 Argon claims, and OpenAI's persistent agents. The items show continued movement in device security, mobile hardware, and AI tooling.
A new GitHub tool jailbreaks PS5 consoles through the built-in browser.
OpenAI introduced dots, always-on agents that run in their own cloud VMs.
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OpenAI unveiled always-on Dots agents powered by GPT-6 Astra at DevDay 2026. They roll out to Pro and Business Premium users, use their own cloud computer, and Custom Rules control when a dot must ask before acting.
OpenAI launched a $500 Pro subscription tier and GPT-6.1 Sol model at DevDay. The move adds a higher-cost option while reducing allowances on the existing $200 plan.
Meta, Xiaomi, Apple and two AI labs all moved major hardware or model updates in the same week. The activity centers on 2 nm mobile chips and expanded smart-glasses hardware.
Suppliers including Springshot, International Aero Engines LLC, and IAE International Aero Engines AG have lodged court objections asserting that Spirit Airlines’ bankruptcy sale of operational data to Google may improperly transfer their proprietary intellectual property without notice or approval. The dispute highlights risks that bankruptcy proceedings could enable large technology firms to obtain trade secrets for AI work.
Sony is selling the 276-piece Lego Astro Bot set standalone for $24.99 on PS Direct. Buyers can get the figure without purchasing the full Lego PlayStation set or meeting Lego's gift-with-purchase spend threshold.
