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- 1Meta's Contributor AI tier offers ultra-cheap tokens for training data●Meta's Contributor tier charges about $0.10 per million input tokens — up to 20x less than the... # opensource # ai # pr
Meta has introduced a Contributor tier for its AI services that charges roughly $0.10 per million input tokens, a price up to 20 times lower than standard rates. The catch, widely noted by developers, is that users effectively pay with their data: code and inputs submitted through the tier can be used to train Meta's models. Reactions in the open-source community are mixed, with some welcoming cheap access for hobbyists and others warning about privacy implications.
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The full catalogue of the manga 'Keroro Gunso' will be available to read for free during a two-day fair titled 'Anime is Almost Here! Read All of Keroro Gunso', running Thursday 1 and Friday 2 October 2026. The event, announced via PR Times, is timed directly before a new anime adaptation of the frog-alien comedy, prompting fans in Japan to revisit the entire series in advance.
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Operário-PR host Ceará in a Brazil Serie B fixture with promotion implications on both sides. Ceará arrive with five players unavailable and one returning to the squad, forcing changes to their lineup. Operário, meanwhile, have climbed back into the G-6 and are fighting for a spot in the top flight. Coverage includes where to watch live, kickoff times and predicted lineups.
- 4ROOMBIKE FIT tops Rakuten fitness bike weekly ranking for 30th week▼https://www. wacoca.com/life/469121/ 「ROOMBIKE FIT」、楽天市場のフィットネスバイク週間ランキングで1位を通算30週獲得 | PR Times # fitness # Fittonesu #
The exercise bike model ROOMBIKE FIT has reached number one a combined 30 times in Rakuten Ichiba's weekly fitness bike ranking, according to a PR Times announcement. The milestone highlights sustained consumer demand for home fitness equipment in Japan, where stationary bikes remain a popular option for indoor workouts.
- 5Readers share favourite Kobo Plus picks for September●Books: Favourite Kobo Plus reads, Sept’26 For the first time, I did the Kobo Plus Read and Listen subscription, which pr
A reader has tried the Kobo Plus Read and Listen subscription for the first time, pairing e-books with audiobooks, and shared their September favourites. Highlights include the Murderbot series, Gideon the Ninth and The Expanse in audio format, with the combined subscription described as a step up from the usual e-book-only plan.
- 6Tunisia replaces jail terms with fines for false news offences●Tunisia softens its ‘false news’ penalty. What really changed, and why now? https://www. aljazeera.com/news/2026/10/2/t
Tunisia has amended its so-called 'false news' law so that first-time offences now carry fines rather than prison sentences. The change, reported by Al Jazeera, raises questions about how significant the reform really is and why the government chose this moment. Critics have long argued the law has been used to restrict press freedom and prosecute journalists, so observers are weighing whether the softening marks genuine progress or a cosmetic adjustment that leaves the statute intact.
- 7Crunch Fitness Franchisee Runs One-Day Cyber Sale in Garland▼Crunch Fitness Franchisee Announces One-Day Only Cyber Sale for Crunch Garland
A Crunch Fitness franchisee is holding a one-day only Cyber Sale for its Crunch Garland location in Garland, Texas, according to a press release carried by PR Newswire and Morningstar. The promotion offers prospective members a limited-time discount on gym memberships as part of Cyber Monday-style deals.
- 8Sega Fave launches online lottery for WIND BREAKER anime▼https://www. wacoca.com/media/779150/ TVアニメ『WIND BREAKER』オンラインくじ発売 | 株式会社セガ フェイブのプレスリリース # PRTIMES # television # tv # T
Sega Fave has announced the release of an online lottery (online kuji) for the TV anime WIND BREAKER, according to a press release issued via PR Times. The merchandise lottery gives fans a chance to win themed prizes from the popular series, which has drawn a strong following since airing.
- 9CBC TV and 28 TBS affiliates adopt unified broadcast master system▼https://www. wacoca.com/media/778935/ CBCテレビ、TBS系列28社による「統合テレビマスター」の導入を決定〜災害対応への強化と放送DXを強力に推進〜 – PR TIMES # CBCテレビ 、TBS系
CBC Television, a Nagoya-based broadcaster, and 28 stations in the TBS network have decided to introduce a unified 'integrated TV master' system. The joint move is aimed at strengthening disaster response capabilities and accelerating digital transformation in broadcasting, according to a press release carried by PR Times.
- 10MK Pro launches open audition program for terrestrial TV▼https://www. wacoca.com/media/779148/ エムケイプロ ／地上波公開オーディション番組始動 – 無料プレスリリース「PR-FREE」 # television # tv # TVPrograms # テレビ
Japanese talent agency MK Pro (エムケイプロ) has announced the launch of an open audition program that will be broadcast on terrestrial television, according to a press release distributed via the free PR service PR-FREE. The announcement is being circulated among Japanese entertainment and TV program followers, though few further details about the show's format, network or timing have been shared so far.
- 11ConnX to Integrate Intel Edge AI into MaestroIQ Platform▼ConnX to Integrate Intel Edge AI Technology Into MaestroIQ™ Platform
ConnX has announced plans to integrate Intel's edge AI technology into its MaestroIQ platform. The announcement was carried by PR Newswire, though no details on timing, specific Intel hardware or software involved, or expected customer benefits were provided. The news suggests a partnership aimed at bringing AI-driven capabilities to ConnX's networking or communications offerings, but further specifics remain limited pending fuller disclosure.
- 12Control Resonant moves its new hero beyond the Oldest House●🎮 Why Control Resonant Had to Take Our New Hero Outside Some players wish Remedy's new action sequel had retained its pr
Remedy's upcoming action sequel Control Resonant is taking its new protagonist outside the Oldest House, the brutalist headquarters that defined the original game. Some fans have expressed disappointment that the beloved setting may not be central this time, but a Kotaku piece argues the change is the right choice for the new story, allowing the sequel to expand the Control universe rather than retread familiar corridors.
- 13Poppy Playtime multiplayer prequel opens free beta on Steam●There's something even scarier than Huggy Wuggy in the Playtime toy factory this weekend Poppy Playtime's multiplayer pr
Escape from Playtime, a multiplayer prequel to Poppy Playtime, has launched an open beta on Steam running until Sunday, letting players explore the horror toy factory before Huggy Wuggy. PC Gamer highlighted the limited-time trial, and horror gaming fans are discussing what the co-op spin-off means for the franchise's expansion beyond its single-player chapters.
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Crunch Fitness's Stone Mountain location has announced a one-day cyber sale, offering discounted memberships or promotions for a limited time. The announcement was distributed via PR Newswire. Details of the exact discount and terms were not included in the available information, but the promotion appears tied to the Cyber Monday shopping period.
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Lucy Goods has announced a partnership with NBA Hall of Famer Gary Payton, according to a press release distributed via PR Newswire. The announcement gives the brand a high-profile sports figure as its partner, with Payton, a nine-time NBA All-Star best known for his years with the Seattle SuperSonics, lending his name and public profile to the collaboration. Further details about the scope of the deal have not been disclosed.
- 16CROSSMARK and Pogo Partner on Real-Time Shopper Insights●CROSSMARK and Pogo Bring Real-Time Shopper Insights to Retail Decision-Making
CROSSMARK and Pogo announced a partnership to bring real-time shopper insights to retail decision-making. The collaboration aims to give retailers and brands faster access to consumer behavior data, helping them adjust merchandising and promotional strategies more quickly. The announcement was carried on PR Newswire, though details on specific deployments or clients have not yet been shared, and industry reaction is still limited.
- 17Attack on Titan jazz-themed merchandise pre-orders open at AMNIBUS●https://www. wacoca.com/media/778268/ TVアニメ『進撃の巨人』の描き下ろし ジャズver. トレーディンググリッター缶バッジなどの受注を開始！！アニメ・漫画のオリジナルグッズを販売する「AMNIBUS」
Japanese goods retailer AMNIBUS has begun taking pre-orders for new Attack on Titan merchandise, including trading glitter can badges featuring original jazz-version artwork based on the TV anime. The release was announced via a PR Times press release and picked up by Japanese entertainment outlets. It is a routine product launch for the popular franchise rather than a breaking news event.