👓 Tech giants battle backlash over 'pervert glasses' 👓

Hype around smart glasses has hit a snag after some users were accused of covertly filming public events. This led to some calling Ray-Ban Metas 'pervert glasses,' sparking PR concerns for Meta and EssilorLuxottica. Despite the backlash, Meta is doubling down, while Snap launched its high-end AR pair, SPECS. Global shipments of AI glasses more than doubled year-on-year up to June, showing strong underlying demand. Companies are racing to define the AI age, with alternatives and features evolving rapidly.

🏗️ Adani to pour over ₹1 lakh crore into West Bengal

Gautam Adani announced a massive investment exceeding ₹1 lakh crore in West Bengal by 2035. This commitment was made during a foundation stone ceremony in Kolkata, alongside Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari. The plan includes ₹4,000 crore for a 2,000-bed hospital and creating 10,000 jobs. The investment scope covers ports, logistics, power, roads, and data centers. This push aims to establish West Bengal as a major Asian industrial hub. 🏗️

💰 BJP's Rs 529 Crore Election Push Across 5 States

The BJP reported spending Rs 529.39 crore across five states for the 2026 Assembly elections. This massive expenditure included Rs 286.99 crore in West Bengal, where the BJP secured 207 of 294 seats. In Assam, the BJP won 82 seats after spending Rs 96.27 crore against Congress's Rs 30 crore. However, in Tamil Nadu, the DMK reported significantly higher spending at Rs 193.70 crore compared to the BJP's Rs 51.56 crore. Future spending patterns and party expenditures will be closely watched as election cycles approach.

✨ Beyond ChatGPT: Smarter AI tools for your grind 🤖

AI tech has evolved past simple chatbots to help with tasks like email organization and website creation. Companies like Microsoft offer CoPilot, integrating OpenAI into their suite for drafting and data sense-making. Google's Gemini now handles document drafting and image creation across its ecosystem. Notion AI helps users organize and edit data within their existing workspaces, automating repetitive tasks. These tools require human oversight as AI can occasionally make errors in output.

🌿 Dolphins player turns land into learning hub

Miami Dolphins star Zach Sieler and his wife Hannah launched the Sieler Safe Haven Foundation in 2022. They are developing their 250-acre property in Missouri into a farm and conservation classroom for kids. The foundation's work stems from a 2019 experience at their hunting camp with a wheelchair user. Now, the site offers hands-on lessons covering agriculture, wildlife, and land management. The couple also plans to start raising cattle on the Missouri property soon. 🚜

🌮 Colorado couple closes 31-year Mexican eatery

A Colorado couple, Jose and Maria Caballero, have shut down Los Tarascos in Fort Collins, Colorado. They originally moved from Michoacan, Mexico, in 1995 hoping to give their three children a life outside the family business. After 31 years, the restaurant closed on Wednesday, fulfilling their goal for their kids. The couple decided to close not due to business issues, but to enjoy a slower pace of life. They plan to travel and help at La Buena Vida in retirement. 😌

🔭 Scientists catch first-ever radio signal from exoplanet

Astronomers have detected radio emissions originating from the exoplanet Beta Pictoris b. This discovery was made by researchers from Harvard and the University of Oregon studying the Beta Pictoris system, located about 63 light-years away from Earth. The signals were recorded using the MeerKAT radio telescope in South Africa. Scientists believe the emission is due to intense magnetic activity, not extraterrestrial life. This achievement allows pinpointing the source of radio waves directly to an exoplanet for the first time. 🔭

😠 Trump's UN speech clashes with India over key issues

Donald Trump's address at the 81st UN General Assembly reignited tensions between the US and India. In the UNGA, he made threats about the Iran conflict and questioned India's role in the Russia-Ukraine war. Trump claimed his administration resolved the May 2025 India-Pakistan military confrontation, which India denies. He also singled out India for buying discounted Russian crude oil, challenging India's strategic autonomy. India must now navigate this unpredictable diplomatic style from Washington. 😠

💔 Twitch breakup drama: KitsuFox vs Nosiiree

Twitch streamers KitsuFox and Nosiiree are facing a controversy following their breakup. KitsuFox accused Nosiiree of repeatedly contacting her even after she blocked him and changed her number. This drama unfolded during livestreams on September 23, detailing the fallout. KitsuFox described the situation as a bad cycle, while Nosiiree denied stalking claims. Both streamers have now presented conflicting accounts of their private relationship issues. 💔

💻 Windows 11 updates mess up VPN connections

Microsoft confirmed that the September updates KB5124012 and KB5124008 have broken Always On VPN connections for some Windows 11 users. This issue affects users on Windows 11 26H1 and Windows 11 25H2 and 24H2. The problem appears when the client tries IKEv2 first and then falls back to SSTP after the update. This prevents affected devices from reaching internal company resources automatically. For now, Microsoft advises IT admins to switch the profile to a single protocol instead of automatic selection. 😟

🔭 Exoplanet orbits backwards around its star

Astronomers have discovered an exoplanet that orbits in the opposite direction to its host star. This celestial body, GJ 3090 b, was observed around its star. The calculated angle Psi for this planet is approximately 136 degrees. This finding is significant as it challenges some current models of planetary formation. Researchers will continue to study this system to understand these unusual orbital mechanics. 🔭