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Jura has launched the C9, a compact bean-to-cup espresso machine that brews a milder coffee at around 60C so it can be drunk immediately, TechRadar reports.
Strava is rolling out coach-designed strength workouts with guided animations, form tips and live set and rep tracking for subscribers, plus new guided running workouts and future import tools.
pgEdge CEO says AI coding agents have made PostgreSQL the default for agent-generated apps, driving a surge in demand.
Plex partners with Fandango to sell movie theater tickets to U.S. users through movie title pages.
Trump shared a White House restoration photo on Truth Social that The Verge says was flagged as AI-edited.
Vinci4D says its physics-driven AI software can run hardware simulations up to 1,000 times faster than conventional tools, allowing engineers to test design changes in a day instead of two weeks.
The October 15, 2026 episode of 9to5Mac Daily covered OpenAI's claim that a former employee took confidential device files to Apple, iPhone Duo repair costs, Apple's Switch to Safari campaign, and Apple Intelligence's reported China launch without Siri AI.
Google is calling attention to Circle to Search's ability to flag suspicious text messages through AI Overviews, a check that also runs through Google Lens on phones without the feature, including iPhones.
Porsche has revealed the Mission S concept, a mid-engined supercar that previews a new design identity and will sit above the 911. The debut is part of the Sportwagenschmiede '35 turnaround plan to prioritize higher-margin models and lower volume.
Hugging Face has released Granite Switch 4.1 in 8B and 30B versions, combining a general decision adapter, a safety-focused Guardian adapter, and a speech recognition model on one endpoint with minimal extra VRAM.
Ubuntu 26.10 (Stonking Stingray) is available for download, with an upcoming Linux 7.3 kernel, GNOME 51, TPM-backed full disk encryption and Rust coreutils.
Apple released Apple Sports 4.5 on October 15, 2026, adding five soccer competitions and letting Live Activities show key in-game statistics during breaks in play.
At TechCrunch Disrupt, Amazon's Panos Panay said ambient AI devices will increasingly handle tasks now done through apps, as Amazon launched Bee wearables. He also urged founders to embrace failure.
Sega pulls Shogun 2 — Complete Edition after buggy launch and AI-upscaling complaints, and says it will restore the original game.
Friends Sex and Games, a German-language romantic dramedy, releases all eight episodes on Prime Video on October 16. New subscribers can watch via a 30-day free trial, according to TechRadar.
New York Representative Ritchie Torres plans to introduce the Power to the Players Act, directing the FTC to protect video game ownership and require offline modes when servers shut down.
Holafly has launched Holafly Ultra, an eSIM plan that offers unlimited mobile data in more than 160 destinations plus medical, travel and luggage assistance. It costs £72.35 a month and is available alongside the existing Light and Unlimited plans.
Withings will require new accounts created from Oct. 13, 2026, to pay for automatic syncing to apps such as Apple Health and Google Health, while existing users keep the feature free.
Bluesky said at TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 that its AI-powered Attie tool will let users build websites, games, polls, and other social experiences on the AT Protocol. The company also outlined plans to add payments in the coming months, part of a strategy to make money without advertising.
Apple execs said iPhone Duo parts are custom-designed with partners, rejecting claims it simply uses a Samsung display.
According to 9to5Mac, iOS 27 upgrades iCloud Shared Albums with full-resolution photos and videos, any-emoji reactions, web uploads for Android and Windows users, one-tap saving and new permission and expiry controls.
Apple unveiled HomeView smart display, fourth-generation Apple TV 4K and refreshed HomePod mini, 9to5Mac reports.
Riot will end League of Legends Classic in January 2027 after interest waned, and may revive it as a limited-time event.
Engadget's review calls Amazon's $499 Alexa Tablet Pro 12 a strong premium Android tablet that borrows iPad design cues and adds Play Store access, while software and large-screen Android apps remain weak points.