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- 1McDonald's turns to AI for dynamic burger pricing●McDonald's Is Using AI to Dynamically Price Its Burgers
McDonald's is adopting artificial intelligence to adjust prices on items like the Big Mac in real time, a practice known as dynamic pricing. The move, reported by RNZ, means customers could pay different amounts for the same burger depending on demand and timing. Reaction has been mixed, with critics comparing it to surge pricing and questioning whether everyday fast food should fluctuate in cost.
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Graphics programmer Aras Pranckevičius published a blog post describing a fast blur algorithm that supports an animated radius, allowing smooth, real-time changes to blur strength. The article walks through implementation details for efficient rendering. It is drawing attention among developers interested in real-time graphics and rendering optimisation.
- 3Developer venting frustration over GitHub's policies▼GitHub can f..k you and you are forced to love it. or live with it...
A blunt complaint about GitHub is making the rounds among developers, accusing the platform of forcing users to accept its terms and changes without real alternatives. The remark, phrased as 'you are forced to love it or live with it', captures a familiar sentiment: despite irritation with the service, teams remain dependent on it for code hosting and collaboration.
- 4North Fork and Shelter Island real estate transfers published●North Fork & Shelter Island real estate transfers – Oct. 4, 2026
The North Fork Sun has published its latest roundup of real estate transfers for the North Fork and Shelter Island, dated October 4, 2026. The listings document recent property sales and ownership changes on Long Island's East End, where the local housing market remains a subject of steady interest among residents, buyers and sellers tracking prices and activity.
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A discussion is under way about the implications of AI systems generating text at one million tokens per second, a processing speed far beyond current mainstream models. The conversation explores what such performance could enable for real-time applications and how it would change expectations for AI responsiveness. Details on who achieved this speed or how remain sparse.
- 6Free Practice 2 results from F1's 2026 Malaysian Grand Prix at Sepang▼2026 F1 Bahrain Grand Prix in Malaysia - Sepang Free Practice 2 results
The second free practice session for the 2026 Formula 1 race at the Sepang International Circuit in Malaysia has concluded, with results now published by motorsport outlets. The headline refers to the round as the Bahrain Grand Prix held in Malaysia, an unusual pairing that may reflect a naming quirk or calendar change for the 2026 season. Fans are checking the times to see where teams stand after the session.
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A new analysis examines whether artificial intelligence has delivered measurable economic change, questioning how much of the promised productivity gains and business transformation have actually materialised. The piece weighs corporate spending on AI against real returns, feeding a wider debate over whether the technology is reshaping the economy or inflating expectations.
- 8Congress to name new president amid India alliance protests●Aaj Tak LIVE TV: UP-Punjab New Congress President | INDIA Alliance-CJP Protest | SIR | Hindi News
Indian broadcaster Aaj Tak is running live coverage of the Congress party's announcement of a new president, with developments reported from Uttar Pradesh and Punjab. The live broadcast also covers protests linked to the INDIA opposition alliance and the Chief Justice, as well as updates on the SIR electoral roll revision. The coverage is drawing attention as viewers follow the leadership change and opposition activity in real time.
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- NVIDIA/OpenShell OpenShell is the safe, private runtime for autonomous AI agents.
- egma-ai/jev-code-reviewer Review behavior, not just diffs. Jev prioritizes human attention; OpenAI explains the changes. Local CLI + agent skill +
- sshah03/perspica Review code changes by what they do, not line by line.