Bloomberg reports Apple plans a Mac and iPad event around October 27th, roughly two weeks after an October 13th event focused on smart home products. The new lineup is said to include thinner MacBook Pros with touchscreen OLED displays and a Dynamic Island-style interface, alongside separate M6-chip MacBook Pros keeping the current design. An updated iPad Mini is also expected, with a repositioned front camera and a new speaker system.
theverge.com
· 2026-10-08
Florida and Rhode Island have indicated they have no near-term plans to support Apple Wallet digital driver's licenses, even as more US states roll out the feature. Florida Governor Ron DeSantis publicly opposed digital IDs, citing risk of government abuse, after the state discontinued an earlier digital ID program in 2024. In Rhode Island, AAMVA board chair Walter Craddock said he's waiting for broader demand and more places that accept mobile licenses before investing in the technology.
9to5mac.com
· 2026-10-08
Multiple reports indicate Apple's upcoming MacBook Pro redesign, its first major overhaul since 2021, will replace the current display notch with a smaller hole-punch camera cutout paired with a Dynamic Island interface. Bloomberg's Mark Gurman reports the laptop will also be significantly lighter due to reengineered internals, while an Omdia report points to slightly larger screens of 14.3 and 16.3 inches versus the current 14.2 and 16.2 inches.
9to5mac.com
· 2026-10-07
William Golding, a Salisbury schoolmaster battling personal struggles, completed his novel 'Lord of the Flies' at age 40. After numerous rejections from publishers including Jonathan Cape and Faber & Faber, the book was finally accepted and published, marking a significant milestone in his literary career. The novel offers a stark contrast to earlier adventure stories like 'The Coral Island' by R.M. Ballantyne, challenging romanticized views of human nature and childhood innocence.
lrb.co.uk
· 2026-10-06
Leaked code from the latest beta software reveals upcoming features for Apple’s next-generation Apple TV 4K and HomePod devices, set to be announced next week. These include Siri AI enhancements for Apple TV, Dynamic Island controls for nearby HomeKit accessories, and improved surround sound capabilities for the HomePod, along with expanded media options for Apple TV profiles.
9to5mac.com
· 2026-10-06
Nintendo has announced that its upcoming game, Nintendo Switch Sports Resort, will feature a new open-world element set on Wuhu Island. Players can now explore the island using planes, skateboards, and jetskis, in addition to traditional sports activities like bowling and golf. The game also includes sightseeing missions and collectible items that unlock cosmetic options and new exploration points.
engadget.com
· 2026-10-06
Founded in 2017 in Eindhoven, WaveSave has expanded its SlamDam flood barriers from the Netherlands to over a dozen countries across Africa and Southeast Asia. The barriers, initially developed in 2013 in the Netherlands, are now being demonstrated in New York City as part of urban climate adaptation efforts. Designed for temporary use, SlamDam can be quickly deployed with portable pumps and reused for over 40 years, offering a cost-effective flood protection solution.
technologyreview.com
· 2026-10-06
Scientists near Weizhou Island, publishing in the journal Joule, generated electricity from sunlight at a depth of about 33 feet using perovskite-based solar cells tuned to capture blue and green light that penetrates seawater. The two-hour simulated test produced 324 milliwatt-hours and reached a peak power conversion efficiency near 35 percent, according to the study led by Yunnan University's Wen-Hua Zhang.
futurism.com
· 2026-09-29
Apple's iPhone 18 Pro is expected to largely follow the design language used since the iPhone X in 2017, with incremental yearly changes. Reports suggest that next year's 20th-anniversary iPhone will introduce a significant redesign, potentially moving toward a single-slab-of-glass design, though it remains unclear whether this will be a standalone model or the next Pro flagship.
9to5mac.com
· 2026-09-28
Roland Garros airport on Réunion island has built a new arrivals terminal, opened in 2024, that relies entirely on natural ventilation rather than air conditioning. The roof design creates a 'canyon' gap that channels wind through adjustable vents, aided by large 7.5-metre ceiling fans that circulate air throughout the space. Sustainable development director Marc Delanoë says the breeze can lower perceived temperatures by four to five degrees during the island's hot, humid summers.
theguardian.com
· 2026-09-25
Dallas-based Island announced a $400 million funding round led by Evolution Equity Partners, valuing the company at $6.4 billion. CEO Mike Fey said the capital will fund research, expansion into Europe, Asia and the Middle East, and workforce growth from 1,000 to 1,500 employees by mid-2026. Island's customers include Pfizer, Chipotle and American Airlines, and it ranked No. 28 on this year's CNBC Disruptor 50 list.
cnbc.com
· 2026-09-24
Apple has told 9to5Mac that a software update addressing a bug causing iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max units to freeze and reboot after failed Face ID attempts will arrive early next week. The issue, tied to obscured-face authentication attempts, was widely reported by users and reproduced by 9to5Mac on the new under-screen Face ID design.
9to5mac.com
· 2026-09-24
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