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Bose launches second-gen Ultra Open Earbuds and new Sport Open Earbuds on October 1

Bose is releasing two open-ear earbud models on October 1: the Ultra Open Earbuds (2nd Gen), an update to its 2024 flagship, and the all-new Bose Sport Open Earbuds. The Ultra model keeps its cuff-clip design but adds a beveled finish, wireless charging case, improved bass driver, Cinema Mode spatial audio, and up to nine hours of battery life. The Sport model reuses the OpenAudio tech from the Ultra line but is a distinct product from Bose's discontinued 2021 earbuds of the same name.

Microsoft sets October 7 event to detail Windows, Surface and Nvidia RTX Spark plans

Microsoft will hold a San Francisco event on October 7, its first major Windows-focused gathering in over two years, to outline upcoming plans for Windows, Surface hardware, and local AI computing. CEO Satya Nadella and Windows/Surface chief Pavan Davuluri will appear alongside Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang, pointing to deeper collaboration on AI-capable PCs. The event is expected to bring updates on the Surface Laptop Ultra, a device built on Nvidia's RTX Spark platform with up to 128GB of unified memory.

Apple Watch Series 12 and Ultra 4 add new Health Sensing System, minor redesign

Apple's latest Watch Series 12 and Ultra 4 keep familiar shapes but introduce a new underlying Health Sensing System aimed at improving health tracking accuracy. The Series 12 gets a roughly 2% smaller display area, a slightly wider case, Ceramic Shield 2 glass on aluminum models, and four new aluminum finishes including Dark Bronze and Light Gold. Ultra 4 retains its titanium build in Natural and Black finishes.

Apple reportedly weighs Nvidia's NVLink Fusion for 2029 M8 Ultra AI servers

Apple is reportedly building custom AI servers around future M8 Ultra chips, planned in two- and four-chip configurations, and is evaluating Nvidia's NVLink Fusion for high-speed interconnects between them. The project, said to have started roughly a year ago under former hardware chief John Ternus, aims to replace Apple's existing in-house connectivity tech, which is reportedly too slow and expensive for large-scale deployment.

Bose unveils second-gen Ultra Open Earbuds and cheaper Sport Open Earbuds

Bose has refreshed its clip-on Ultra Open Earbuds with a new driver for louder, deeper bass sound, longer battery life of up to nine hours, and a subtly redesigned beveled metal cap. Alongside this, Bose introduced a cheaper $199 Sport Open Earbuds model built for a more secure fit during workouts. Both open-ear designs skip noise cancellation on purpose, letting wearers stay aware of their surroundings while listening.

Apple weighs AI server built on M8 Ultra chips, possibly with Nvidia NVLink Fusion

Apple is reportedly exploring an AI inference server using future M8 Ultra chips, in configurations of two or four chips, and is debating whether to use Nvidia's NVLink Fusion to link them instead of its own interconnect methods. Any product wouldn't ship before 2029 and could be canceled. The plan follows rising demand from AI firms like OpenAI and Anthropic, which have bought or rented large numbers of Mac mini and Mac Studio units for reinforcement-learning workloads.

Apple reportedly developing AI server using M8 Ultra chips for 2029 launch

Apple is reportedly building an enterprise AI server powered by future M8 Ultra chips, expected to launch in 2029 in configurations with two or four chips, according to The Information. The project reportedly began about a year ago with backing from John Ternus, now Apple's CEO, when he still led hardware engineering. This would be Apple's first server product in roughly twenty years.

Walmart Expands AI Shopping Tools and Faster Delivery to Boost Online Sales

Walmart is rolling out AI-driven product recommendations, quicker delivery options and a broader selection of budget-friendly clothing to attract more online shoppers. The retailer says these changes are already showing results in customer engagement and sales growth. Executives frame the effort as part of a larger strategy to embed Walmart more deeply into everyday consumer habits.

Amazon and B&H discount new AirPods 5, Apple Watch Ultra 4, MacBook Pro M5

Amazon has launched early pre-order discounts across the newly announced Apple lineup, including AirPods 5 with ANC dropping to $125 and AirPods Pro 3 at $199. Multiple Apple Watch Series 12 configurations and the black Apple Watch Ultra 4 with a Translucent band are also seeing modest price cuts ahead of this week's deliveries. Separately, B&H is offering between $320 and $450 off select M5 and M5 Pro MacBook Pro configurations, while Amazon has $150 off the M5 MacBook Air and various Anker charging accessories on sale.

Samsung rolls out One UI 9 to Galaxy S26 lineup and S26 FE

Samsung has begun pushing One UI 9 to the Galaxy S26, S26+, S26 Ultra and the newly released S26 FE, roughly a month after the update first appeared on its Z Fold 8 Ultra, Fold 8 and Flip 8 foldables. The rollout brings AI tools like My FanCam, which automatically crops video to track a chosen person, along with upgrades to Now Brief, Now Nudge, Interpreter, Voice Recorder and Document Scan.

Apple reportedly developing M8 Ultra AI servers for external sale by 2029

According to The Information, Apple is developing enterprise-grade AI servers built around its future M8 Ultra chip, intended for sale to AI developers, businesses and governments rather than just internal use. Two configurations are reportedly planned, one linking two M8 Ultra chips and another linking four, with Apple weighing Nvidia's NVLink Fusion networking tools to connect them. The project has been underway for about a year with CEO John Ternus reportedly supportive, though nothing is finalized and launch isn't expected before 2029.

Apple reportedly plans AI server return with Nvidia chip tech by 2029

The Information reports Apple is developing a new line of enterprise servers, its first since discontinuing Xserve in 2011, aiming to capitalize on surging demand for AI compute power. The machines are expected to use two or four M8 Ultra chips, a processor generation still years from release, putting a launch around 2029. Reports also suggest Apple may adopt Nvidia's NVLink Fusion interconnect technology to link multiple chips together.