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Oasis: Don't Look Back in Anger Premieres on Disney+ and Hulu With No Free Trial

Oasis: Don't Look Back in Anger premieres Friday, October 9 on Disney+ in the UK and Hulu in the US, with no free trial.

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Apple's M5 Max Mac Studio Drops $200 as 512GB M5 Ultra Nears Shipment

Apple's M5 Max Mac Studio (36GB, 512GB) is $2,299 at B&H Photo, $200 below its $2,499 list price, as the 512GB M5 Ultra Mac Studio prepares to ship in late October, according to TechRadar.

Products & Applications · Companies

Garmin Fenix 9 Pro GPS dropouts frustrate third-party app developers

Developers say Garmin's Fenix 9 Pro loses GPS signal after about 14 seconds in roughly half of sessions, hurting third-party navigation and workout apps.

Products & Applications · Companies

McKinsey Links Enterprise Data Through Knowledge Graphs to Give AI Business Context

McKinsey & Company is using knowledge graphs to connect enterprise data with business relationships, giving AI applications the context they need, distinguished partner James Kaplan said in an interview with theCUBE.

Products & Applications · Companies

Onvis Releases Matter over Thread Outdoor Smart Plug With Energy Monitoring

Onvis launched an IP65 outdoor smart plug with Matter over Thread, energy monitoring, and Apple Home support.

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Microsoft rolls out Michelangelus font based on Michelangelo's handwriting to Microsoft 365

Microsoft is rolling out Michelangelus, a new Microsoft 365 font inspired by Michelangelo's handwriting for St. Peter's Basilica's 400th consecration anniversary. Some users say it barely resembles the original.

Products & Applications

Apple Mail in iOS 27 Adds Upgraded Search, Third-Party Suggestions, Siri AI

iOS 27 adds upgraded search, third-party suggestions, better Smart Reply, Siri AI and bug fixes to Apple Mail, 9to5Mac says.

Products & Applications · Large Language Models

Grok Bot Gets Its Own Email Address, Rolling Out Today

Grok Bot has an email address for sign-ups, business contact, and scheduling; users can claim an inbox via Bot or @bot.

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Google Teases Fitbit Edge Launch for October 12

Google has teased the Fitbit Edge, a new screen-equipped fitness tracker, and pointed to news on October 12. Leaks suggest an always-on OLED display, GPS, health sensors and a roughly $180 price.

Products & Applications · World

Batteries Now Cheaper Than Open-Cycle Gas Turbines in All 43 Markets Surveyed, Wood Mackenzie Says

Batteries now beat open-cycle gas turbines in all 43 markets, Wood Mackenzie says, as data centers raise prices.

Products & Applications

TechRadar Review: Anker Soundcore AeroClip 2 Is a Solid Upgrade With Open-Ear Limits

TechRadar calls the Anker Soundcore AeroClip 2 a solid upgrade over the original, with clearer calls, IP57 waterproofing and a compact case, but flags a higher price and open-ear sound limits.

AI Chips & Compute · Products & Applications · Companies

Microsoft Pushes Agentic Windows With Nvidia-Powered Surface Laptop Ultra

Microsoft outlined plans to turn Windows into an agentic OS and launched the Nvidia RTX Spark-powered Surface Laptop Ultra, starting at $2,599.

Products & Applications

Pebble Flow review: a $159,000 electric RV that feels like a micro-hotel suite

Engadget's reviewer spent nearly 24 hours in a $159,000 Pebble Flow electric RV, finding a comfortable micro-hotel suite with smart glass, a full bathroom and iPad-controlled hitching.

Products & Applications · Companies

LumenUs to Open Early Access in October for AI-Assisted Paperwork After a Death

Widow-founded LumenUs uses AI to cut the paperwork that follows a death, and opens early access in October.

Products & Applications

TechRadar Review Says Minecraft Dungeons 2 Delivers Co-op but Lacks Diablo-Style Progression

TechRadar's review of Minecraft Dungeons 2 praises its art style and seamless co-op but criticizes aggressive level scaling, shallow repetitive combat, an underused open world and boring dialogue.

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IKEA launches LED Christmas tree and matchstick floor lamp

IKEA has launched new STRÅLA festive lights, including a 150cm LED Christmas tree and a dimmable matchstick floor lamp. Both can gain smart controls with IKEA's Matter-compatible smart plugs and a compatible hub.

Companies · Policy & Regulation · AI Chips & Compute · Products & Applications

Amazon to Stop Using NDAs in Data Center Deals as AI Agent Startups Seek Trust

Amazon says it will stop using NDAs when negotiating data center deals with local governments, following Microsoft. TechCrunch reports the move comes amid local moratoriums over AI infrastructure and as personal AI startups seek consumer access.

Products & Applications · Companies

Leak Points to NFC 'Proximity Control' in Apple Home Accessories From LG

A new leak claims LG's rumored Apple Home accessories will use NFC so an iPhone held nearby shows device controls in the Dynamic Island, ahead of Apple's October 13 event.

Products & Applications

Orkut founder asks users to support reviving the shut-down social network

Orkut founder Orkut Büyükkökten is asking users to add their names in support of bringing back the social network, more than a decade after Google shut it down, with a renewed focus on friendship and human connection.

Companies · Products & Applications

Apple Sets Oct. 13 'Welcome Home' Event for Smart Home Products

Apple's Oct. 13 'Welcome home' event is expected to feature a HomePad smart display, Apple TV 4K, and HomePod mini 2.

Products & Applications · Companies

Intel Ships First Windows 11 Driver Built for Microsoft's Driver Quality Initiative

Intel has become the first hardware maker to release a public Windows 11 driver shaped by Microsoft's Driver Quality Initiative, starting with Wi-Fi driver version 24.50.0. Arc graphics drivers are expected to follow.

Products & Applications · Companies

Amazon’s new Kindles appear to have a light leak problem

Some users report shadows and visible LEDs around the screen edges of Amazon’s new base-model Kindles, especially in dark mode, while Amazon has not issued an on-the-record response.

Products & Applications · Companies

Common Sense Media Rates ChatGPT for Teens 'Unacceptable Risk,' OpenAI Disputes Testing Method

Common Sense Media's Youth AI Safety Institute rated ChatGPT for Teens at "unacceptable risk" after more than 4,000 test prompts, saying parental crisis alerts often failed and the bot implied it had feelings. OpenAI disputes the methodology, saying much of the testing preceded full activation of parental controls.

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Amazon keeps Apple holiday deals live, led by $120 off AirPods Max 2

Amazon is still offering several Apple holiday deals, including AirPods Max 2 at $429, M6 Mac mini all-time lows, and $200 off M5 MacBook Air models, according to 9to5Mac.