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At Hot Chips 2026, IBM revealed a next-generation processor built on a 2nm node with 11 cores, each running at a 5.7 GHz base clock. The chip's key innovation is a core that can natively execute both z/Architecture and AArch64 instructions, switching between them within nanoseconds, a result of IBM's April partnership with Arm.
Apple has pushed out RC 2 builds for macOS Tahoe 26.7 (build 25G224) and macOS Sequoia 15.8 (build 24H20) to developers, alongside the seventh developer beta of macOS 27 Golden Gate. The update follows last week's first release candidate, which leaked footage and details about upcoming AirPods with cameras using Visual Intelligence.
Billie Piper, known for playing companion Rose Tyler, was asked again about her connection to Doctor Who but gave no clear answers about her role going forward. The franchise itself remains in an uncertain state, with its future direction not yet settled by the BBC or its producers.
Cooler Master has released the Q300L V3, an updated version of its budget Micro-ATX/Mini-ITX case line first introduced in 2018. The new model is slightly larger than its predecessors, featuring bigger panel perforations for airflow, a reinforced frame, flexible front I/O placement, more room for CPUs and graphics cards, and a bundled 140mm fan. It carries an MSRP of $44.90, though it's currently listed under $40 on Amazon.
ESPN is increasing subscription costs across nearly all its streaming tiers, with ESPN Unlimited rising to $32 monthly and $320 annually, and ESPN Select climbing to $14 monthly and $140 annually. Several Disney+ and Hulu bundles that include ESPN Select will also see price hikes, though bundles featuring ESPN Unlimited remain unaffected for now.
EuroHPC Joint Undertaking has launched six funding calls totaling €119 million to develop next-generation quantum computing infrastructure across Europe, including trapped-ion and superconducting platforms. The trapped-ion call, worth €20 million, targets a full-stack quantum computer with over 1,000 qubits integrated with HPC systems, while the superconducting call seeks a similarly scaled chiplet-based QPU with cloud access. Both calls opened August 13, 2026, with applications due November 17, 2026.
Formula 1 confirmed on the eve of the Dutch Grand Prix at Zandvoort that Max Verstappen will remain with his current team long-term, ending months of speculation about his future. Williams also announced it is keeping both Alex Albon and Carlos Sainz. Despite the contract news, all three drivers had disappointing race weekends, part of a broader pattern of tense intra-team rivalries seen across the grid.
Amazon has discounted the Garmin Dash Cam Mini 3 to $99.99, down 33% from its $149.99 list price and below the $117.95 low seen over the past month. The car-key-sized camera records 1080p video with a 140-degree field of view and includes a Clarity polarizer to cut windshield glare, but has no built-in screen, relying instead on Garmin's app for settings and footage review.
Shipyard announced that Protocol Labs will not renew its funding, forcing the company to wind down its engineering, maintenance, and infrastructure work on IPFS. The team's final day supporting the project will be September 30, 2026, after roughly three years of building tools like inbrowser.link and reworking gateway infrastructure to handle more traffic at lower cost. Shipyard says planned future work, including HTTP-native IPFS implementations and Tor-based hosting support, will now go unfinished by their team.
Amazon has dropped the Anker Prime Charging Station back to $94.99, matching its previous Prime Day low and cutting $55 off the $149.99 list price. The device combines 2 AC outlets, 4 USB-C ports, and 2 USB-A ports in one desktop hub, delivering up to 240W total output with GaN fast-charging and smart power distribution.
Zillow has reached a settlement with the Federal Trade Commission over claims it paid Redfin $100 million to exit the internet listing service market for apartment rentals for up to nine years. The deal reverses that arrangement, requiring Redfin to relaunch its ILS business with significantly more listings and mandating Zillow to share employee information to help Redfin rebuild its team. Several states had joined the FTC's case, which was filed in September 2025 and later consolidated with the federal suit.
Reverse engineering of Windows Paint and Photos apps found that both send user prompts to a Microsoft server for moderation even when image generation runs locally via onboard AI models. That server returns a GUID alongside the approved prompt, and this GUID gets invisibly embedded into the pixels of the generated image, separate from the visible watermark toggle users can control. This applies even on Copilot+ PCs where generation happens entirely on-device.