Apple TV's Formula 1 broadcasts will gain Dolby Atmos spatial audio support beginning with the US Grand Prix in Austin, running October 22-25. Apple holds exclusive US broadcast rights to F1, offering races, practice sessions, sprints, onboard cameras, team radios and live telemetry through a dedicated channel in the Apple TV app. Dolby's Senior VP for Entertainment, John Couling, said Apple can rely on F1's existing trackside microphones and sensors rather than new hardware to deliver the Atmos feed.
engadget.com
· 2026-10-07
Jaguar has revealed the Type 01, a production four-door electric grand tourer based on its divisive Type 00 concept. The car uses three motors producing up to 1,016 horsepower, a 118kWh battery rated for 400 miles of range, and fast charging that adds 200 miles in 13 minutes. Jaguar says orders open in early 2027 with deliveries later that year, and one variant will start at $130,500.
theverge.com
· 2026-10-07
Apple and Dolby Laboratories announced that Formula 1 races streamed on Apple TV in the U.S. will gain Dolby Atmos audio, debuting during the U.S. Grand Prix weekend in Austin starting October 23. The feature joins the existing Dolby Vision picture support, available on supported devices at no extra cost beyond an Apple TV subscription.
9to5mac.com
· 2026-10-07
Jaguar has revealed the production version of its Type 01 grand tourer, retaining the prototype's low roofline, long hood and 23-inch wheels while adding extra doors and a softened front end. The all-electric car uses a tri-motor setup producing up to 1,030 PS and 1,365 Nm, reaching 62 mph in 3.2 seconds, and features an 850-volt architecture with a 118-kWh battery offering up to 400 miles of EPA range.
wired.com
· 2026-10-07
Xbox CEO Asha Sharma told staff at an internal all-hands meeting that Microsoft has struck a deal giving Xbox Cloud Gaming exclusive rights to stream Grand Theft Auto VI when it launches in November. Rockstar has not yet announced a PC release for the game, and the timing coincides with Microsoft's rollout of a pay-as-you-go option for Xbox Cloud Gaming alongside new limits on streaming hours for Game Pass subscribers.
theverge.com
· 2026-10-06
The 2026 Bahrain Grand Prix was moved to Sepang International Circuit in Malaysia after the war with Iran ruled out holding it in Bahrain. Heavy rain before the start forced two formation laps behind the safety car, but a software bug caused several cars to misread reduced hybrid power as rule-breaking, triggering automatic 60-second shutdowns of their electric motors and widespread chaos on track.
arstechnica.com
· 2026-10-05
Apple TV is offering free access to this weekend's Bahrain Grand Prix, normally a paid subscription offering, for US viewers. The race is being held at Sepang, Malaysia, after the Bahrain GP was relocated due to the ongoing Iran war. Coverage begins at 1:50 AM Eastern Time with the race starting at 3 AM, and Max Verstappen took pole position ahead of Lewis Hamilton and Kim Antonelli.
9to5mac.com
· 2026-10-03
Following a Mississippi grand jury's decision not to bring charges in the death of Nolan Wells, Black users on Threads voiced outrage and accusations of a cover-up, with commentary from figures like D.L. Hughley. The reaction is cited as the latest sign that Threads has become a central hub for the kind of cultural commentary and activism once associated with Black Twitter.
wired.com
· 2026-09-30
Chef Tawnya Brant, host of APTN's One Dish One Spoon, discussed the pawpaw, a fruit native to North America that grows in pockets of southern Ontario, B.C. and Quebec. She described its flavour as a mix of banana, mango and pineapple with a custardy texture, noting it was widely cultivated by Indigenous communities before colonization reduced its range.
cbc.ca
· 2026-09-28
Apple released version 4.4 of its Apple Sports app, adding real-time tournament draws for tennis Grand Slams and 1000-level events, letting users track matchups and results round by round. The update also expands soccer coverage to include the Australian A-League Men, Egyptian Premier League, Israeli Premier League, and South African Premiership.
9to5mac.com
· 2026-09-24
Comp AI, a startup building AI agents to automate security and compliance tasks like drafting policies and gathering audit evidence, announced a $34 million Series A led by Roo Capital and Grand Ventures. The company was founded by Lewis Carhart, Claudio Fuentes, and Mariano Fuentes, who previously ran a workflow startup called LeapAI that they shut down after failing to find a sticky use case. Their frustration with the tedious SOC 2 compliance process while scaling LeapAI directly inspired Comp AI's product.
techcrunch.com
· 2026-09-17
Rockstar has confirmed the soundtrack for Grand Theft Auto VI, titled Grand Theft Auto VI: The Album, comprising 34 original songs. Six singles are already available, featuring artists like Travis Scott, Keith Richards, Morgan Wallen and Yung Lean, spanning multiple genres. The album will release on streaming services, CD and vinyl on November 19th, matching the game's launch date.
theverge.com
· 2026-09-17
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