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Gadgets

Asahi Linux says it’s “almost ready” to launch support for M3 Macs.

As Phoronix reports, the project’s contributors said in a blog post that they recently enabled full webcam and microphone support in Linux running on M3 Macs, and are planning to share more about releasing M3 support “in the coming weeks.” They’re also working on getting Linux running on M4 and M5 Macs. [Link: Progress Report: Linux 7.2 - Asahi Linux | https://asahilinux.org/2026/08/progress-report-7-2/ | Asahi Linux]

Software & security

ICE to buy Boston Dynamics’ Spot robots to “support public safety.”

A notice published on the Department of Homeland Security’s website says the agency plans to spend up to $2 million on Boston Dynamics’ robot dog, as reported earlier by 404 Media. This comes just weeks after the Associated Press reported that ICE aims to spend up to $20 million on gloves that deliver electric shocks. [Link: ICE Plans to Spend Millions on Boston Dynamics Dog Robots | https://www.404media.co/ice-plans-to-spends-millions-on-boston-dynamics-dog-robots/ | 404 Media]

Video games

GTA 6 - Biggest Gameplay Changes From Grand Theft Auto 5 - IGN

While they released Red Dead Redemption 2 in 2018, it’s been 13 long years since Grand Theft Auto 5 first hit consoles, and the wait for the next numbered entry is almost over. Following our first real look at gameplay and an exclusive chat with Rockstar, we are breaking down the massive leaps the franchise is making. From the dynamic, evolving relationship between Jason and Lucia to entirely overhauled vehicle theft mechanics, this is a deep dive into the most exciting new features waiting for us.Grand Theft Auto 6 introduces sweeping, systemic updates to its open world, expanding heavily on the foundation of GTA5. Players will have to navigate a new Heat system that tracks outfits, vehicles, and accomplices alongside the classic wanted stars, while managing a dynamic Criminal Profile that influences NPC interactions much like the Honor system in Red Dead Redemption 2. With the addition of the WAINK scanner for complex carjacking, returning body stat mechanics reminiscent of San Andreas, and Leonida-specific side activities like fanboating and kayaking, the density of the world is taking a generational leap.Timecodes:0:00 - Intro0:35 - New Ways to Steal Cars1:41 - You Guide the Central Relationshhip2:57 - Criminal Profiles4:07 - The Heat System5:27 - Welcome Back, San Andreas6:28 - Odds and Ends

Politics

Sharpton compares Ocasio-Cortez to Chisholm at voting rights march

Civil rights leader the Rev. Al Sharpton, one of the organizers of this year’s March on Washington, compared New York Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D) to the late congresswoman and presidential candidate Shirley Chisholm (D-N.Y.) while introducing her at the event. “I know people, I was Shirley Chisolm’s youth director,” Sharpton stated on stage while introducing…