Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman reports Apple is planning an Oct. 13 push into smart-home hardware, including a hub device, refreshed HomePod mini colors and a new Apple TV with Siri AI support.
Google DeepMind said the new frontier model is initially rolling out to trusted testers through its Fairwind Program.
Engadget says the new stick is faster and will retail for $60. The Verge reports that Amazon is also launching a redesigned Fire TV remote with a new shape and clickier controls.
DoorDash has unveiled an AI ordering agent that works inside Apple Messages, letting US waitlist users place food orders by text and check out with saved payment methods.
Samsung launched two new flagship tablets, the Galaxy Tab S12 Plus and Galaxy Tab S12 Ultra, and there is no base Tab S12 in this lineup.
TechCrunch reports that Reddit is tightening access to user-generated content. The Verge says Old Reddit is also becoming harder to access for nonmoderators who haven’t used it recently.
Samsung has announced the Galaxy SmartTag 3, a third-generation Bluetooth tracker with a smaller design and improved battery life.
Meta is adding an AI creative assistant to Instagram’s Edits app that uses a creator’s account metrics to suggest video ideas, hooks, captions, audio and scripts, with free use capped by a daily prompt limit and extra access tied to Meta One.
Google is reportedly running a pilot that pays roughly 100 publishers based on how much their content contributes to AI Overviews, AI Mode in Search and Gemini.
The New York Times reports Meta sought billions in research tax credits for A.I. data center expansion, classifying multibillion-dollar facilities as “pilot models” while warning in filings that the savings could be overturned by the IRS.
Xbox chief Asha Sharma denied reports that Microsoft is considering selling off or spinning out Xbox, saying, “Xbox is not for sale.”
9to5Google reports the 7.0 beta adds a floating translucent bottom bar and broader interface updates on Android.
The Verge reports OpenAI’s Jony Ive device is planned no earlier than February 2027, while Meta targets before this year’s holiday shopping season.
TechCrunch reports Tinder is rolling out Group Hangouts, a feature that lets groups of friends discover other groups around shared activities and connect in a shared chat to make plans together.
Aimed at ages 7 to 13, the device offers calling, maps and tap-to-pay while limiting contacts to parent-approved people.
CNET reports Malwarebytes found a fake preorder page targeting iPhones on iOS 18.4 through 18.6.2, with no iPad or Mac code entries.
The Steam app loads a separately installed GitHub shader through BGFX, while the effect itself is not bundled with the update.
The limited pilot was slated to start Sept. 21 and is expected to last several months, with USPS citing privacy safeguards.
In a September 30 post, Khosla called the competitor “second tier.” A separate poster said Khosla is an investor in both FactoryAI and Cognition.
Lux Optics’ Halide camera app received an update that adds support for the iPhone 18 Pro’s variable aperture on the main camera.
