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Apple Announces 'HomeView' Smart Home Hub: Apple today announced the "HomeView," an all-new kind of smart home hub featuring a 7-inch Liquid Retina display and ...
macrumors.com/2026/10/13/apple-announces-homeview-smart-home-hub/
I've seen Apple's HomeView smart display in action — it looks like the Apple Watch and classic G4 iMac had a baby, and it could make the Echo Show irrelevant
techradar.com/home/smart-home/ive-seen-apples-homeview-smart-display-in-action
Beastly 14-inch MacBook Pro with M5 Pro chip and 2TB storage gets a steep $600 price drop
xda-developers.com/this-apple-macbook-pro-14-inch-just-got-a-serious-price-drop/
Apple may host another launch on October 27, with new Macs and an OLED iPad mini expected
digitaltrends.com/computing/apple-may-host-another-launch-on-october-27-with-new-macs-and-an-oled-ipad-mini-expected/
Microsoft wants you to 'break up with your MacBook' and switch to a Surface Laptop Ultra — but some of these trade-in prices look weak
techradar.com/computing/windows-laptops/microsoft-wants-you-to-break-up-with-your-macbook-and-switch-to-a-surface-laptop-ultra-but-some-of-these-trade-in-prices-look-weak
Cult of Mac Oct 13
Huge breakthroughs: And not just Apple's new smart home hub.
newsletters.cultofmac.com/p/huge-breakthroughs
trendforce Oct 16
[News] Apple Reportedly Skips High-End M6 Chips for M7 Lineup; Partners With Meta to Run Muse AI on Mac Studio
trendforce.com/news/2026/10/16/news-apple-reportedly-skips-high-end-m6-chips-for-m7-lineup-partners-with-meta-to-run-muse-ai-on-mac-studio/
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Meta unveils Muse Spark Open, the new top U.S. open weights model — and it runs on two paired Mac desktops
venturebeat.com/technology/meta-unveils-muse-spark-open-the-new-top-u-s-open-weights-model-and-it-runs-on-two-paired-mac-desktops
Mark Zuckerberg Opens Meta's Massive Muse Spark AI Model, Says It Runs Great on Apple's New Mac Studios…
benzinga.com/markets/tech/26/10/62403354/meta-muse-spark-open-weight-apple-mac-studio
Cult of Mac Oct 17
This was a busy week for Apple, but more's on the way! Catch up on all the new Apple products unveiled this week, including HomeView and the new Apple ... Show more
Apple's outrageous October
Apple's outrageous October
Key FactsMicrosoft starts Surface Laptop Ultra preorders
Oct 8, 2026 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: cnbc.com
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: cnbc.com
- The 15-inch laptop contains an Nvidia AI chip, starts at $2,599 and weighs 4.4 pounds.
- According to Microsoft, it has the world's first magnetic USB-C port plus two other standard USB-C ports.
- The device can provide up to 128 gigabytes of unified memory and up to one petaflop of computing power.
- Developers can run AI-coding requests locally or in the cloud and confine agents to Microsoft Execution Containers.
"I think today is the day we'll start talking and thinking about the frontier ecosystem taking maybe slightly different contours two years from now, five years from now, 10 years from now," Nadella said at the event. "That classic edge that distributed computing will always remain distributed will be more true."— Satya Nadella, CEO of Microsoft, at the Surface Laptop Ultra event in San Francisco
DigUp lets users find Mac files by describing them, not remembering their names: DigUp is a free, open-source Mac app powered by Google's EmbeddingGemma 2 that ...
digitaltrends.com/computing/digup-ai-natural-language-file-search-embeddinggemma-2/
The new Raspberry Pi Desktop for PC and Mac lets you control your computer remotely via Connect
xda-developers.com/you-can-now-use-the-raspberry-pi-desktop-on-your-pc-or-mac/
Apple Plans Two-Day Event to Showcase Trio of New Macs and iPad Mini: Apple is planning to invite content creators to a two-day product showcase in Los Angeles ...
macrumors.com/2026/10/12/new-macs-and-ipad-mini-in-los-angeles/
HomePod Mini 2 Works as Default Speaker With Select Macs: The new HomePod mini 2 can be used as a default speaker on all Mac models with Wi-Fi 6E or later ...
macrumors.com/2026/10/13/homepod-mini-2-default-mac-speaker/
Everything Apple Still Has Coming in October: Apple debuted three new home products today, but the October announcements aren't over yet ...
macrumors.com/2026/10/13/apple-october-upcoming-products/
Apple Mac mini (2026, M5 Pro) Review: Same Small Frame, New Benchmarking Powerlifts
uk.pcmag.com/desktop-pcs/167421/apple-mac-mini-2026-m5-pro
NetNewsWire 7.2 for Mac brings back column view: The open-source RSS reader NetNewsWire has received an update to version 7.2 for Mac. Included are two new ...
stadt-bremerhaven.de/netnewswire-7-2-fuer-den-mac-bringt-spaltenansicht-zurueck/
Asus’s new business laptop has the kind of OLED screen I wish more work machines offered
digitaltrends.com/computing/asuss-new-business-laptop-has-the-kind-of-oled-screen-i-wish-more-work-machines-offered/
This deal is only $50 more than the lowest price we’ve ever seen, and it’s a great chance to save if you missed Prime Day 💻️ Apple MacBook Pro Laptop mit M5 Pro Chip mit 18-Core CPU und 20-Core GPU: Entwickelt für KI, 16,2" Liquid Retina XDR Display, 24 GB gemeinsamer Arbeitsspeicher, 1 TB SSD, WLAN 7; Silber : Amazon.de: Computer & Zubehör #Apple #MacBook #CNETDeals
Cult of Mac Oct 16
That was fast! If you wanted an iPhone Duo by Christmas, we really hope you placed your preorder immediately.
So, what does the fast sellout of the first ... Show more
Christmas is ruined!
Christmas is ruined!
WIRED Oct 16
The Surface Laptop Ultra Takes a Bite of the Apple: The Surface Laptop Ultra is a true MacBook Pro competitor for Windows, and Microsoft has never been so close ...
wired.com/review/microsoft-surface-laptop-ultra/
Apple says switching to Safari could add 5 hours to your MacBook’s battery life: Apple’s Switch to Safari campaign promises longer streaming and faster loading ...
digitaltrends.com/computing/apple-urges-mac-users-to-switch-from-chrome-to-safari-with-its-new-switch-to-safari-campaign/
Cult of Mac Oct 15
A cool iPod mod is bringing modern features like Bluetooth and Wi-Fi to Apple's classic music player. Get an earful in "Cult of Mac Today ... Show more
Reanimate your iPod
Reanimate your iPod
GPT-6's new feature adds interactive elements to your chat, even if you're a free user
xda-developers.com/gpt-6s-new-feature-adds-interactive-elements-to-your-chat/
Apple Mac Studio (2026, M5 Ultra) Review: Quad-Die Processing Power to Die For: Apple's 2026 Mac Studio with the M5 Ultra pushes performance (and pricing) to the ...
uk.pcmag.com/desktop-pcs/167419/apple-mac-studio-2026-m5-ultra-review-quad-die-processing-power-to-die-for
I treat my terminal less like a shell and more like a dashboard for everything I have running
xda-developers.com/treat-terminal-less-shell-more-dashboard-everything-running/
Huawei FreeBuds Neo review: Tiny earbuds dodge traps I dread in budget audio gear
digitaltrends.com/home-theater/huawei-freebuds-neo-review/
OLED and a Dynamic Island sound tempting. But would you actually touch your MacBook screen, or keep using the trackpad? The rumored touchscreen Mac has one ... Show more
Amazon Discounting 2026 MacBook Pro by as Much as $600 This Week: Today we're tracking a pair of massive discounts on Apple's newest MacBook Pro models ...
macrumors.com/2026/10/12/2026-macbook-pro-600-week/
Apple is reportedly planning a major MacBook Pro and iPad launch event in October
digitaltrends.com/computing/apple-reportedly-plans-a-major-macbook-pro-and-ipad-launch-event-for-october-27/
9to5Mac Oct 07
Apple may have to officially support Apple Intelligence removal on Macs to protect sales
9to5mac.com/2026/10/07/apple-may-have-to-officially-support-apple-intelligence-removal-on-macs-to-protect-sales/
Cult of Mac Oct 10
7 useful Siri AI features to try on your iPhone, iPad or Mac: Siri AI can finally tackle the tedious jobs that eat into your day, from finding forgotten emails ...
cultofmac.com/news/7-useful-siri-ai-features-to-try-on-your-iphone-ipad-or-mac
9to5Mac Oct 07
Redesigned MacBook Pro will reportedly include these three changes: Apple has a fully redesigned MacBook Pro launching soon, its first new design since 2021 ...
9to5mac.com/2026/10/07/redesigned-macbook-pro-will-reportedly-include-these-three-changes/
I replaced Grammarly with a local LLM, and none of my writing leaves my laptop anymore
xda-developers.com/replaced-grammarly-with-a-local-llm/
Apple Is About to Change the MacBook Pro — Touchscreen, OLED and Dynamic Island Reportedly Coming - Apple…
benzinga.com/markets/tech/26/10/62266446/apple-launch-touchscreen-macbook-pro-oled
Cult of Mac Oct 12
More last-minute rumors: Intriguing new details about Apple's home hub leaked
newsletters.cultofmac.com/p/more-last-minute-rumors
Cult of Mac Oct 05
OLED MacBook Pro could be easier on your shoulders: Apple’s rumored OLED MacBook Pro redesign could make the machine significantly lighter ...
cultofmac.com/news/oled-macbook-pro-could-be-easier-shoulders
New Mac Mini and Mac Studio Receive Up to $200 Price Cuts at Amazon: Amazon has Apple's brand new Mac mini for up to $149 off this weekend, with both the M6 and ...
macrumors.com/2026/10/11/mac-mini-studio-200-off/
Apple will reportedly debut its first touchscreen MacBook in three weeks: Apple is planning to take the wraps off a MacBook Pro with a touchscreen and an updated ...
theverge.com/tech/1008422/apple-macbook-pro-touchscreen-ipad-mini-rumor
Paid articlePaywallApple's Next Launch is October 13: Apple plans to unveil an all-new smart home hub, a new HomePod mini, and a new Apple TV 4K on Tuesday, October 13 ...
macrumors.com/2026/09/30/apple-next-launch-is-october-13/
Next Apple event: New Macs likely to arrive on October 27th: After next week's Home keynote, the big Mac show is just around the corner: An OLED touchscreen ...
heise.de/news/Naechstes-Apple-Event-Neue-Macs-kommen-wohl-am-27-Oktober-11482708.html
'MacBook Ultra' Rumored to Have Seven New Features: Apple's long-rumored 14-inch and 16-inch MacBook Pro models with OLED displays will reportedly be unveiled in ...
macrumors.com/2026/10/07/macbook-ultra-rumored-new-features/
Dell XPS 13 2026 vs Apple MacBook Neo: There is only one right choice for you: Compare Dell XPS 13 2026 and MacBook Neo to see why Dell’s 120Hz touchscreen ...
financialexpress.com/life/technology-dell-xps-13-2026-vs-apple-macbook-neo-there-is-only-one-right-choice-for-you-4359275/
Apple Mac mini (2026, M6) Review: Making Mincemeat of Midpriced Mini-Desktops: The proper budget-priced Mac mini is no more, but Apple's new midrange take on its ...
uk.pcmag.com/desktop-pcs/167420/apple-mac-mini-2026-m6
The Dell XPS 13 proves sub-$1,000 laptops don't require many compromises: This article is sponsored by Dell
xda-developers.com/dell-xps-13-laptop-sub-1000/
Apple Releases MagSafe 3 Charging Cable Firmware Update: For the first time since February 2023, Apple has released a firmware update for the MagSafe 3 charging ...
macrumors.com/2026/10/05/magsafe-3-cable-firmware-update/
Apple's October 13 Launch: What's Coming: Apple is planning to introduce new products on Tuesday, October 13, Apple marketing chief Greg Joswiak announced today ...
macrumors.com/2026/10/08/apple-october-13-launch/
9to5Mac Oct 11
MacBook Pro overhaul: entry-level model to gain new design sooner than expected: Earlier this year, Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman revealed that Apple has a new ...
9to5mac.com/2026/10/10/m7-macbook-pro-redesign-next-spring/
Ask YouTube expands to mobile, web, and TVs across the US: YouTube’s conversational search is no longer limited to the web, as Ask YouTube expands to mobile ...
digitaltrends.com/computing/ask-youtube-expands-to-mobile-web-and-tvs-across-the-us/
Apple to Announce 10 New Products This Month: Apple will use the month of October to shake up its smart home lineup with some new and upgraded devices and ...
macrumors.com/2026/10/08/apple-announce-10-new-products-this-month/
Apple May Reveal Its First Touch-Screen Mac Later This Month: Apple will also update the 14-inch MacBook Pro, iPad mini, and iMac on Oct. 27, Bloomberg says.
uk.pcmag.com/laptops/167831/apple-may-reveal-its-first-touch-screen-mac-later-this-month
HomeView's Faces Include Snoopy, Photos, and Interactive Artwork: Apple's HomeView includes customizable faces for photos, animations, and smart home controls ...
macrumors.com/2026/10/14/homeviews-faces-include-snoopy-and-more/
Apple hardens “Full Disk Access” against AI agents: Before an app on a Mac can access all files in the future, the user must explicitly grant permission ...
heise.de/news/Apple-haertet-Full-Disk-Access-gegen-KI-Agenten-11475083.html
Learning to use local AI is exciting, overwhelming, and frustrating: Early days of learning to use Hermes Agent and Qwen local models on Mac and Windows hardware ...
theverge.com/ai-artificial-intelligence/1008484/learning-local-ai-hermes-qwen-model-mac-studio-testing-diary-progress
Save $200 on the 2026 M5 MacBook Air right now, undoing Apple's June price hike with prices starting from $1,099 — Amazon deal nets you current-gen models with ...
tomshardware.com/laptops/macbooks/save-usd200-on-the-2026-m5-macbook-air-right-now-undoing-apples-june-price-hike-with-prices-starting-from-usd1-099-amazon-deal-nets-you-current-gen-models-with-16gb-or-24gb-ram-and-up-to-1tb-storage
Paid articlePaywallTop Stories: Apple's 'Welcome Home' Launch on October 13 and More: Following the usual September rush of Apple news, it looks like October is also about ready to ...
macrumors.com/2026/10/10/top-stories-apple-welcome-home-launch-october-13/
Cult of Mac Oct 03
8 hot products to expect from Apple in October: Apple could have a busy October, with a touchscreen MacBook and more Macs, a smart home hub ...
cultofmac.com/news/apple-october-rumors-2026
9to5Mac Oct 04
Redesigned MacBook Pro with OLED to feature ‘significantly lighter’ design: report
9to5mac.com/2026/10/04/apple-macbook-pro-redesign-to-be-much-lighter-report/
TDM’s 200-Hour Neo Headphones That Twist Into A Speaker Hit Retail: TDM's Neo 2-in-1 headphones are now available in the US for $249, featuring a patented twist ...
hothardware.com/news/tdm-200-hour-neo-headphones-twist-speaker-hit-retail
The new Raspberry Pi Desktop for PC and Mac lets you control your computer remotely via Connect
xda-developers.com/you-can-now-use-the-raspberry-pi-desktop-on-your-pc-or-mac/