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OpenAI introduces dots: always-on agents, with a gradual rollout to eligible plans
OpenAI announced dots at DevDay 2026. The official announcement does not establish a connection with the earlier “o” reports. Here are the rollout, setup and control details described in the Japanese article.
English edition · 2026-09-30Japan’s 2026 harvest moon: the September dates and October’s second moon-viewing night
The traditional harvest-moon night fell two calendar days before the full Moon in Japan. Here is why the dates differ, and the next moon-viewing occasion on 23 October.
English edition · 2026-09-26
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