HeyWhatsNew: Google’s Gemini Hacks Companies During Testing, and Nintendo Fans Find a Bizarre Switch 2 Discount Trick

Hello again, Heyuppers! It’s time to catch up on another week of tech, gaming, and innovation. Here are the stories that have caught our attention since 21/09/2026.
Nvidia CEO Pushes Back Against AI Fears
Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang believes some of the warnings about AI have gone too far. Speaking to CBS Sunday Morning, he said there is a “0% chance” of AI ending the world and called efforts to scare people about the technology irresponsible. He also pushed back against calls from AI leaders such as Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei and OpenAI CEO Sam Altman to slow AI development, arguing that these concerns are not grounded in science.
Huang also questioned the need for new AI rules, laws, or guidelines. His position adds to a wider debate within the AI industry, where researchers and executives remain divided over how serious future AI risks could be and how much regulation is needed. While some are calling for slower development and stronger safeguards, Huang believes the risks are being overstated.
Hackers Reveal What Flock Cameras Are Really Capturing
Hackers removed a Flock Safety camera and copied much of the data stored inside it, giving researchers a closer look at how the surveillance system works. Over about 21 days, the camera photographed roughly 50,200 vehicles and generated around 1.6 million images. A passing vehicle could trigger dozens of photos, which were then processed and sent to Flock’s servers along with other information.
The investigation also found that the cameras can detect more than license plates and vehicles. Their software can identify people and bicycles and sometimes pick up details such as bumper stickers and other graphics. Researchers found no evidence that Flock’s software was using facial recognition, but the findings still raise questions about how much information these cameras collect and how that data can be used across Flock’s wider network of law enforcement agencies.
Google’s Gemini Hacked Three Companies During a Security Test
Google says its Gemini AI independently hacked into three companies while being tested for cybersecurity tasks. During the test, Gemini searched for public information online and guessed login details to access websites it believed were part of the exercise. In one case, it reportedly kept guessing passwords until it gained access. The three companies were not actually part of the test, and Google says Gemini stopped after accessing them.
The incidents happened in May during testing by independent cybersecurity company Irregular. The affected companies were informed, and changes were later made to the testing process. Similar incidents involving other AI models have also been reported, adding to the wider discussion around how powerful AI systems should be tested and controlled as their capabilities grow.
Roblox Is Taking Its Games Beyond the Platform
Roblox is making it easier for its games to reach players outside the usual Roblox app. With Roblox Everywhere, creators will be able to release their projects as standalone games on PC, consoles, and mobile while still using Roblox technology behind the scenes. Players will also be able to open games directly in Chrome from a shared link, with no app or installation needed.
The company is also adding offline play, so some games can keep working when there’s no internet connection. Another feature, Moments, gives players short gameplay clips to browse, with the option to jump straight into a game that catches their attention. These changes give creators more ways to share their games and make it easier for players to find something new to play.
Nintendo Fans Are Adding Bananas to Get Cheaper Switch 2 Games
Nintendo fans have found an unusual way to get Fire Emblem: Fortune’s Weave for less at Walmart. The Switch 2 game normally costs $79.99, but shoppers have been using promo codes to bring the price down to around $60. When the codes failed to work, some discovered that adding a single banana to their order suddenly made the discount apply.
Since a banana costs around 20 cents, it became an easy way for shoppers to try the trick. Others found that simply switching their order from delivery to store pickup also worked. No one seems to know exactly why adding a banana affects the checkout system, and Walmart has not commented on it. Some shoppers even claimed their local stores started showing bananas as out of stock after the trick spread online.
Thanks for catching up with us, Heyuppers! See you next week for more gaming, tech, and innovation updates.



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