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Anthropic released Opus 5.5, claiming it beats its larger Fable model on many coding and knowledge benchmarks while costing 20% less per output token and running faster. The model also communicates more plainly, avoiding jargon and leading with key information. Sonnet 5.5 and Haiku 5.5 are expected to follow in coming weeks with similar gains.
Acer CEO Jason Chen told DigiTimes that RAM-driven PC price increases could start reversing by the end of 2027, a far shorter timeline than rival memory executives have forecast. He argues that supply of most RAM and SSD types has already caught up with demand, with real shortages now confined to high-end components like top-tier DDR5 modules and certain CPUs.
ResiClub's latest analysis finds 54 major housing markets across the U.S. still showing year-over-year home price drops, though that count has fallen from a year earlier. The report questions whether a recent rise in mortgage rates could halt or reverse this cooling trend.
A newly launched website aggregates USDA data to publish daily updates on US food prices, following the supply chain from farm gate to retail advertisements. The tracker updates every business day, with its latest report dated September 18, 2026.
Newegg is selling a 32GB (2x16GB) V-Color Manta XSky DDR5-6000 CL30 memory kit for $429 with promo code TEF366, undercutting comparable kits by roughly $70. A black variant, the Manta XFinity, is also available for $439 with code TEF364.
Google has revealed its Googlebook laptop lineup, built on a new operating system blending ChromeOS and Android elements, designed to pair tightly with Android phones and Gemini AI features. Five partners—Dell, Lenovo, HP, Asus, and Acer—will offer models with Intel or Qualcomm chips, premium materials like aluminum and carbon fiber, high-resolution OLED displays, at least 16GB RAM, and storage starting at 256GB. Pre-orders open now, with retail availability starting October 4 in the U.S. and October 5 in Canada, the U.K., Ireland, France, Germany, and Australia.
Acer chairperson Jason Chen said PC prices will keep rising 5-20% through late 2025, plateau in early 2027, then start falling as memory chip supplies normalize sooner than manufacturers claim. He pushed back on suppliers like SK hynix and Adata, who warn shortages could persist until 2030 or beyond, arguing these companies are inflating fears to protect profit margins.
GasPulse is a free iPhone app that uses Energy Information Administration data to display weekly gas price trends by state or region, along with up to five years of historical pricing. It also includes an Outlook feature predicting future price direction, state comparisons, price alerts for up to six areas, and home/lock screen widgets with Siri support.
Wall Street saw another volatile week as the Federal Reserve raised interest rates a quarter point to a range of 3.75%-4%, its first hike in three years, while renewed concerns about AI safety rattled tech stocks. The Dow fell 1.7% for its third consecutive losing week, led by steep declines in bank stocks including Goldman Sachs, which dropped nearly 8.5%. The S&P 500 and Nasdaq held up better, with the Nasdaq even gaining slightly as investors bought back into AI names after an early sell-off, while oil price swings tied to Mideast tensions added further pressure on companies like Boeing and FedEx.
TechCrunch has announced that its current discounted ticket pricing for Disrupt 2026 expires Friday, Sept. 25 at 11:59 p.m. PT, after which rates rise. The conference will take place October 13-15 at Moscone West in San Francisco, expecting over 10,000 founders, investors, and tech leaders.
AirAsia co-founder Tony Fernandes pushed back on reports that Malaysia's government was exploring contingency plans with Malaysia Airlines and Batik Air to absorb AirAsia's domestic routes amid financial worries. He insisted the airline is financially sound and does not require a government bailout, attributing recent strain to a 58% jump in fuel costs. Fernandes clarified that the airline's fundraising effort is a $1 billion refinancing and debt restructuring plan, not the larger $3 billion figure some reports suggested.
Corsair is selling a 32GB DDR5-6200 Vengeance RAM kit for $419.99, and a slower DDR5-5600 RGB variant for $409.99, both currently the lowest prices available for 32GB DDR5 memory. The kits use two 16GB modules with aluminum heat spreaders, and the cheaper option adds adjustable RGB lighting but runs at reduced speed and looser timings.