At its Roblox Developer Conference, Roblox announced expanded generative AI creation tools, deeper NPC capabilities, and the ability for developers to publish their games as standalone apps on mobile, PC, and consoles, plus in-browser play via links. The company also launched a Roblox Card and Roblox Wallet for creators, and is expanding its natural-language game creation tool 'Build' from New Zealand to Serbia and Singapore, with new desktop access, an asset library, and prompt-based scene generation coming later this year.
techcrunch.com
· 2026-09-11
Apple's new AirPods 5 are now available for pre-order at $129 and $149, but Best Buy is offering trade-in credit that can bring the price down to as low as $64. Meanwhile, the flagship AirPods Pro 3 remain on sale for $199, and other discounts include $330 off a Studio Display XDR, a Ceramic Apple Watch Series 12 markdown, and AirTags returning to $20 each.
9to5mac.com
· 2026-09-11
Herdr Studio launches as a lightweight interface that connects to a developer's existing runtime, letting agents continue running in genuine terminal sessions managed by Herdr. The company says the tool can be set up and running in three steps, positioning it as an add-on rather than a replacement for current infrastructure.
powerfooI.github.io
· 2026-09-11
Target is introducing a redesigned beauty section called Beauty Studio in 600 stores starting September 10, replacing the shopping experience previously tied to its Ulta partnership. The move marks a reinvention of one of the retailer's key store areas as that partnership winds down.
fastcompany.com
· 2026-09-10
Omarchy is a Linux distribution built on Arch that automates installation and configuration while integrating multiple AI coding agents such as Claude Code, GitHub Copilot CLI, and Grok CLI directly into the desktop. Users can pick a default agent to debug system issues, tweak settings, or build apps and themes, and can also run local models via LM Studio or Ollama. It targets developers on modern x86-64 hardware, though it can run on older machines too.
techspot.com
· 2026-09-10
George Wada, president of Wit Studio, argued that Japan should establish its own anime awards ceremony rather than leaving major recognition to overseas events. He also previewed the studio's upcoming series 'Lona,' discussed its position on AI use and worker protections, and spoke about the scope of its remake of 'One Piece.'
gizmodo.com
· 2026-09-09
CERT/CC disclosed that Skullcandy Dime 3 earbuds running firmware 1.0.0.28 accept Bluetooth pairing from nearby devices without any user approval, due to a flaw in the Airoha Bluetooth Audio SDK tracked as CVE-2025-20701. Skullcandy has released firmware 1.0.0.30 to fix the bug, but there is no way for users to update their earbuds manually or through the companion app.
bleepingcomputer.com
· 2026-09-09
Apple's September 9 event, dubbed 'Surprise and shine,' will mark John Ternus's debut as company head following Tim Cook's move to executive chairman. Analysts widely expect Apple to finally unveil its long-rumored foldable iPhone at the Cupertino event, set for 1PM ET/10AM PT.
engadget.com
· 2026-09-09
Amazon and other retailers have posted the first-ever discount on Apple's newly announced M5 Max Mac Studio, even before units begin shipping this month. The same roundup includes lingering post-Labor Day pricing on AirPods Pro 3 at $50 off, a return of the $20-per-unit AirTag 2 deal, $100 off the base 2026 Studio Display, and $150 off the 15-inch M5 MacBook Air.
9to5mac.com
· 2026-09-08
Makera showcased its new Z1 desktop CNC machine at IFA 2026, positioning it as a beginner-friendly subtractive manufacturing tool that carves solid blocks of material like wood, metal, and plastic into finished objects. Alongside the hardware, the company introduced Makera Studio and Makerables, software and community platforms meant to let people without CAD or machining experience design and produce physical items. The Z1 features a compact one-piece cast frame and can work with over 500 materials at precision up to ±0.02mm.
androidauthority.com
· 2026-09-08
Audio software maker Autodafe has launched Vintage Emulator Studio (VES), a free plugin that uses cores from the open-source MAME emulator to recreate 44 classic drum machines and synthesizers at the component level. The lineup includes famous units like the Akai MPC3000, LinnDrum, Oberheim DMX, and Roland TR-707, complete with skeuomorphic interfaces mimicking the original hardware panels.
tomshardware.com
· 2026-09-08
xAI's Grok Build is a terminal-based AI coding assistant that supports mouse clicks for navigation but requires an external editor like Visual Studio Code for direct code edits, unlike rivals such as Google's Antigravity that bundle a full IDE. Users can prompt it to explain a codebase, install dependencies, run a web app, or build one from scratch and get deployment guidance, then iterate with further prompts. Access depends on a Grok plan, with free users hitting token limits quickly and paid SuperGrok tiers ($30 to $300 monthly) offering higher weekly caps.
engadget.com
· 2026-09-07
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