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Character.AI Files for Chapter 11 Bankruptcy, With Disney Named as the Opening Bidder for a $20 Million License

By Plainly Now News Desk Published October 13, 2026

Character.AI filed for Chapter 11 in Delaware on Oct. 12, with Disney as the opening bidder at $20 million for a license, while the app stays available.

Google Fitbit Edge: $179.99 Tracker With a User-Replaceable Battery and GPS; Preorders Open, Shelves Oct. 27

By Plainly Now News Desk Published October 12, 2026 Updated October 13, 2026

Google’s Fitbit Edge costs $179.99, has built-in GPS, an ECG app and a user-replaceable battery, with preorders open and shelves set for Oct. 27, Google says.

Google’s New Gemini 4 Argon Model Goes to Trusted Cyber Defenders First

By Plainly Now News Desk Published October 1, 2026 Updated October 13, 2026

A white Google sign reading 1565 and 1585 Charleston Road on the company's campus in Mountain View, California, in front of tall trees.

Google says Gemini 4 Argon goes first to trusted cyber defenders in its Fairwind Program, with no wider release date. Most capability claims are Google’s own.