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- 1Hole Punch: A Space Game of Gravity SlingshotsβHole Punch: Sling your spaceship around gravitational fields
A new browser game called Hole Punch lets players pilot a spaceship by slinging it around gravitational fields, using orbital mechanics as the core gameplay mechanic. The game is being discussed on Hacker News, where it has drawn attention for its physics-based approach to space navigation.
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A Flydubai co-pilot attacked the captain mid-flight on the Dubai-Tel Aviv route, with UAE officials saying he struck the pilot with an axe while Israel says passengers and crew subdued him and foiled an attempt to crash the plane. The aircraft landed safely and the pilot survived. The incident has drawn global attention to cockpit security measures.
- 3The dawn of the age of the exoskeletonβThe dawn of the age of the exoskeleton https://arstechnica.com/science/2026/10/the-dawn-of-the-age-of-the-exoskeleton/ #
Ars Technica has published a feature declaring that exoskeleton technology is entering its breakthrough era. The piece examines how powered and passive wearable suits, long confined to research labs and industrial pilots, are moving into practical use in workplaces, medicine and everyday life. It argues that falling costs and lighter designs are turning exoskeletons into a mainstream technology. Readers are sharing the article as a sign that the field has reached a real turning point.
- 4Israel investigates foreign pilots breach after Flydubai incidentβShafaq News..Israel probes foreign pilots breach following Flydubai incident
Israeli authorities have opened an investigation into a reported breach involving foreign pilots, following an incident linked to Flydubai. The inquiry is examining how the breach occurred and whether aviation security may have been compromised. Details of the incident and its potential impact on regional air traffic remain limited, but the case has drawn attention to aviation safety and security concerns in the region.
- 5Flydubai co-pilot used axe in attempted attack, UAE saysβFlydubai co-pilot used axe in attempted 'terrorist attack', senior UAE official says
A senior UAE official says a Flydubai co-pilot used an axe in what authorities describe as an attempted terrorist attack. The incident involved an airline crew member, and officials have characterised it as terrorism. Few further details have been released so far, and it is not clear whether anyone was injured or how the attempt was stopped.
- 6Meta Uses AI Data Centers to Claim Billions in Tax BreaksβNew York Times: How Meta Uses A.I. Data Centers to Avoid Billions in Federal Taxes. βHereβs what Meta is doing: For tax
The New York Times reports that Meta classifies its multibillion-dollar AI data centers as 'pilot models' to claim a federal tax credit originally created in the 1980s to encourage innovation, allowing the company to avoid billions of dollars in US taxes. The report is drawing criticism of how decades-old tax rules are being applied to modern AI infrastructure spending.
- 7Russia Rolls Out Digital Ruble Wages and ATM WithdrawalsβRussia Pays Wages in Digital Rubles and Readies ATM Cashouts
Russia has begun paying some workers' wages in the digital ruble, its central bank digital currency, and is preparing to allow cash withdrawals from ATMs using the digital currency. The move marks a step in Russia's push to expand the digital ruble beyond pilot use, though details on scale and timing remain limited in initial reports.
- 8Flydubai co-pilot was banned from flying by Oman over extremist viewsβCo-pilot on Flydubai flight was banned from flying by Oman for extremist views
A co-pilot flying for Flydubai had been barred from flying by Omani authorities over alleged extremist views, according to a France24 report dated October 3, 2026. The revelation raises questions about how the pilot was still operating commercial flights for the Dubai-based airline despite the ban, and scrutiny is likely to fall on aviation safety vetting and information-sharing between Gulf regulators.
Repos
- CopilotKit/OpenDots Your always-on AI coworkers that move between text, calls, and Slack.
- CopilotKit/openmuse A personal agent with a browser, terminal, files, and work that keeps going built with CopilotKit and AG-UI.
- XEonAX/blender-copilot A Copilot-style AI chat panel that lives inside Blender. The agent loop runs in Blender's own Python process, execu