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Tess Calder

Tess covers AI and software for Next F9, from model releases to everyday applications. Her articles focus on workflows, open tools and the practical limits behind a product demo.

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The Daily 9 — September 26: AI Costs, Stablecoin Cards and Quantum Tests — conceptual diagram
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The Daily 9 — September 26: AI Costs, Stablecoin Cards and Quantum Tests

Nine developments announced September 22–24, selected for the September 26 launch briefing.

GitHub Sets October 22 Start for Copilot’s New Default-Feature Policy — conceptual diagram
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GitHub Sets October 22 Start for Copilot’s New Default-Feature Policy

GitHub's policy preserves explicit choices and sets a default for eligible unconfigured Copilot features.

Google’s Gemini 3.8 Speech Models Add Voice Design and Scene Controls — conceptual diagram
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Google’s Gemini 3.8 Speech Models Add Voice Design and Scene Controls

Google's September 23 release adds voice design and scene controls, with limits on voice replication.

Chrome 154 Adds Responsive Iframes and New CSS Controls — conceptual diagram
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Chrome 154 Adds Responsive Iframes and New CSS Controls

Chrome 154 adds content-sized embeds, scroll-marker modes and text-decoration controls.

Conceptual illustration of three differently sized AI keycaps
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OpenAI Adds GPT-6 Sol and Luna With Lower API Prices

OpenAI's September 22 release adds two lower-cost models and changes to prompt caching.

Running AI Locally: What Your Laptop Can—and Cannot—Handle — conceptual diagram
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Running AI Locally: What Your Laptop Can—and Cannot—Handle

Memory, model size and input length determine what your laptop can run comfortably.

Before You Install a Browser Extension, Check These Permissions — conceptual diagram
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Before You Install a Browser Extension, Check These Permissions

Compare an extension's requested access with the task you expect it to perform.

What Happens to Your Files When You Upload Them to an AI Tool? — conceptual diagram
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What Happens to Your Files When You Upload Them to an AI Tool?

Uploading a file raises separate questions about processing, storage, training and deletion.

Local-First Apps: What Changes When Your Files Stay on Your Device? — conceptual diagram
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Local-First Apps: What Changes When Your Files Stay on Your Device?

Local-first software keeps a usable copy on your device and synchronizes it with other copies.

AI Agents vs. Chatbots: What Actually Changes? — conceptual diagram
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AI Agents vs. Chatbots: What Actually Changes?

An agent can use tools and take actions, while a basic chatbot mainly returns an answer.

Passkeys Explained: Signing In Without a Password — conceptual diagram
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Passkeys Explained: Signing In Without a Password

A passkey proves access with a cryptographic signature instead of a reusable password.

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