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Bishop Anselm Umoren of Abuja told the seventh annual general assembly of the Archdiocese of Abuja that constant digital distractions could erode the silence Christians need for prayer. He challenged believers to reflect on how to preserve their faith amid rapid technological change, urging deliberate habits of quiet and reflection.

Two fugitives from Florida have been arrested in Butler County, Alabama, on charges including attempted murder and drug offenses, according to WSFA. Local authorities took the pair into custody after they were tracked across state lines. The arrests are drawing attention as part of ongoing regional law enforcement efforts to apprehend suspects who flee across state boundaries.

Chinese electric vehicles are moving closer to entering the United States, raising the question of whether drivers in Wyoming would buy one. The topic highlights growing attention on Chinese automakers' low-cost EVs and potential tariffs, entry routes and consumer attitudes in the American market.

The US passport application process is going digital, eliminating the need for travelers to get printed head shots taken at drugstores or photo shops. Applicants will instead submit photos digitally as part of an online application, a shift expected to simplify renewals and first-time applications. Travelers are discussing what the change means for photo requirements and how quickly the new process will roll out.

Episode three of the Pakistani drama series Mitti De Baway has aired on Green TV Entertainment, available with English subtitles. The instalment, dated 30 September, carries sponsorship from VGO TEL, Happilac Paints and Vince Shampoo. Viewers have been reacting strongly to the new episode, driving heavy engagement around the show's latest developments.

UC Berkeley researchers have created a digital twin of Pajaro Valley, the farming region along the Lower Pajaro River that divides Monterey and Santa Cruz counties, to simulate future flood risks. The communities there have suffered repeated multi-million dollar floods, and the model is intended to help test how different scenarios could affect the area.

Logitech chief executive Hanneke Faber is speaking about how the company is managing the global semiconductor shortage, which has constrained supply of components for computers and peripherals. She is expected to outline how the accessories maker has adapted its sourcing and planning to keep products available for customers during ongoing chip supply disruptions.

A cybersecurity blog post examining how open-source intelligence methods are used to investigate domains and websites is drawing attention among digital investigations and cybercrime followers. The piece covers OSINT techniques relevant to online investigations, touching on cybersecurity and AI-related topics.

Security firm Legit Security has launched an agentic remediation capability that automatically fixes vulnerabilities in open-source dependencies, aiming to close the gap between detection and resolution in software supply chains. The move taps into growing industry interest in autonomous AI agents that can patch code with minimal human intervention, a topic of active debate among developers and security teams over reliability and oversight.

A roundtable held in Astana has put forward the idea of a common digital space for Central Asia, a proposal aimed at deepening regional cooperation on digital infrastructure, connectivity and policy. The initiative was reported by regional media, though details of the participants, timeline or specific commitments were not given.

Logitech's chief executive is traveling widely to secure semiconductor supply for the company's computer peripherals, according to a Wall Street Journal interview. The maker of mice, keyboards and webcams is working to shield its product lines from the chip shortages that have disrupted electronics manufacturing. The story highlights how even accessory makers are being forced into hands-on supply chain management amid persistent semiconductor constraints.

Logitech has released new headphones that carry a high price but are designed to be repairable. The Verge highlighted the combination of premium cost and user-fixable construction, a notable stance in a market where most headphones are difficult to open or service. The story is drawing attention from consumers and tech writers interested in durability and the right-to-repair movement.

Nearly 185 technology leaders across Southern California have registered for HMG Strategy's October 1 summit, which will focus on enterprise AI, cyber resilience and digital transformation. The event is billed as a gathering for CIOs and senior technology executives to discuss how companies are adopting AI while strengthening security and modernizing their operations.

The European Union and Canada are set to announce agreements on digital trade and critical minerals at a summit in October. The deals would deepen economic cooperation between the two partners, with critical minerals seen as key to securing supply chains amid growing competition for raw materials needed for clean energy and technology.

The Harry Ransom Center at the University of Texas at Austin has drawn attention to a movie poster from its digital collections for the 1957 film 'Love-Slaves of the Amazons'. The vintage poster is being shared among film history and graphic design enthusiasts, who browse the university's digitised archive of classic cinema artwork.

The internet radio station Radio Digital Malayali is currently streaming "Margazhi Thingal Allava - lofi mix" by artist Ooratti, with 22 listeners tuned in at the same time. The station, which focuses on Indian lofi music, regularly shares its live playlist with its audience, and this track is the latest to air on its stream.

Art Basel and UBS are drawing attention with 'Decoding Art in the Digital Era', an initiative exploring how technology is reshaping the creation, collection and valuation of art. The collaboration between the leading art fair and the Swiss bank continues their partnership on art market research, now turning to questions around digital and online art.

The FIA has officially declared a Heat Hazard for the Formula 1 race at Sepang, allowing drivers to use cooling vests under extreme conditions. The announcement comes with forecasts of heavy rain combined with intense heat and humidity in Malaysia, raising questions over tyre strategy, race start timing and driver safety. Teams and fans are debating how the weather will shape the grand prix weekend.