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  • 01
    QCon London 2027 Announces 15 Tracks on Production AI, Architecture, and Engineering at Scale
    A preview of the 15-track QCon London 2027 program, covering agent evaluation and guardrails, AI-era architecture, distributed-system debugging, modern data platforms, high-performance engineering, and Staff+ leadership. By Artenisa ChatziouArtenisa Chatziou
  • 02
    Akka Tests Spec-Driven AI Delivery Across 65 Open Source Projects
    Akka used 65 open-source projects to examine how specification structure, context, model selection, automated validation, and delivery guardrails affect AI assisted software porting. The experiment measured time, token use, code size, test parity, and performance, finding substantial variation across models, effort levels, and project types. By Leela KumiliLeela Kumili
  • 03
    Presentation: Building Reusable Evaluation Frameworks for Agentic AI Products
    Susan Chang explains how Elastic transitioned from siloed, ad-hoc AI agent evaluations to a unified, production-grade framework. She discusses balancing LLM-as-a-judge with deterministic rules, bridging Python data science evals with TypeScript production code, and implementing deep tracing to catch regressions across complex RAG and cybersecurity workloads while preserving domain context. By Susan ChangSusan Chang
  • 04
    Article: The Platform Engineering Playbook for Production LLMs
    In this article, author discusses his experience with AI agent hallucinations in an inventory recommendation system and how this problem was solved by treating the LLM stack as a platform infrastructure concern instead of as an application one. He makes a case for a shared LLM platform with common services like prompt registry & versioning, schema enforcement and token cost attribution by request. By Aditya MulikAditya Mulik
  • 05
    Pizza Bot: Open-Source Inbox for Background AI Agents
    A team of developers working at AWS recently open-sourced Pizza Bot, a self-hosted application designed to let AI agents run tasks in the background and return results through an inbox-style interface. Agents can perform scheduled or webhook-triggered work, delegate tasks to specialized workers, and pause for human approval when needed. By Renato LosioRenato Losio
  • 06
    New Archestra's OpenAPPA Saturates Two Major Security Benchmarks with a 0% Attack Success Rate
    Archestra released OpenAPPA, an open-source security engine designed to stop data exfiltration caused by prompt injection or model hallucination. The team reports zero successful attacks when running security benchmarks Bench-Corp (20 multi-step enterprise workflows) and AgentThreatBench, versus 10% for Claude Code’s auto mode and 31% for Microsoft FIDES. By Bruno CouriolBruno Couriol
  • 07
    Presentation: Building GenAI Platform at DoorDash
    Swaroop Chitlur and Sidd Kodwani share DoorDash’s journey building an internal GenAI platform. They discuss core architectural bets, transitioning from vendor-first setups to open-weights models, navigating LLM and agent gateways, and balancing accuracy, latency, and cost for over 5,000 internal users. By Siddharth Kodwani, Swaroop ChitlurSiddharth Kodwani, Swaroop Chitlur
  • 08
    Uber Eats Rebuilds Search Pipeline to Cut End-to-End Latency by 50%
    Uber has rebuilt major parts of the Uber Eats search pipeline, reporting a 50% reduction in end-to-end latency. Changes include Above-the-Fold measurement, reduced retrieval work, parallel hydration, advertising data redesign, infrastructure optimizations, and an agentic coding workflow. Uber is also exploring microbatching, product-based retrieval, and HTTP multipart streaming. By Leela KumiliLeela Kumili
  • 09
    OpenAI DevDay 2026 Recap for Developers
    OpenAI announced a series of product and developer updates at DevDay 2026, including GPT-6.1 Sol, computer use for the Agents API, cloud-based Codex environments, a Decisions API, and new plugin capabilities for ChatGPT. By Daniel DominguezDaniel Dominguez
  • 10
    Engineering Production Systems for an Agentic Era: QCon San Francisco 2026
    QCon San Francisco 2026 will bring together practitioners from Airbnb, OpenAI, Netflix, Honeycomb, and other engineering organizations to share how they are building, operating, and evolving production systems as AI agents take on a larger role. By Artenisa ChatziouArtenisa Chatziou
  • 11
    Docker Sandbox Kit Spec: Packaging AI Agent Permissions as OCI Images
    Docker has announced that it is bringing the Sandbox Kit Specification to the CNCF, aiming to make what an AI agent may access as portable as the agent itself. By Claudio MasoloClaudio Masolo
  • 12
    DigitalOcean Managed Agents Brings Managed Cloud Infrastructure to AI Agents
    DigitalOcean recently launched DigitalOcean Managed Agents in public preview, offering a managed cloud infrastructure layer for AI agents with isolated microVM runtimes, governed tool access, and serverless AI inference. By Sergio De SimoneSergio De Simone
  • 13
    Presentation: Beyond Observability: Evolving Production Operations in the Age of AI
    The panelists discuss how production operations are evolving with AI, turning operational data into actionable insights for incident response. They explain how automation and new architectural practices help engineering teams build more understandable systems, while exploring how AI reshapes software delivery and changes the historically deterministic nature of production applications. By Michael Hausenblas, Sujana Sooreddy, Noam Levi, Renato LosioMichael Hausenblas, Sujana Sooreddy, Noam Levi, Renato Losio
  • 14
    TypeSafe AI Releases Jev: a Decision-Only Model That Returns Typed Probabilities Instead of Text
    TypeSafe AI, founded by former OpenAI researcher Diogo Almeida, has introduced Jev, a decision-making model that generates typed outputs rather than text. It evaluates inputs in parallel, providing results with probabilistic scores and confidence values. Jev's adoption has been swift, with integrations into platforms like Vercel and Netlify, highlighting its efficiency over traditional models. By Daniel CurtisDaniel Curtis
  • 15
    Container Apps Express Reaches GA on a Newly Generally Available Sandbox Layer
    Microsoft has made Azure Container Apps Express generally available alongside Container Apps Sandboxes, the microVM compute layer it runs on. Express skips environment provisioning and scales to zero, with subsecond startup from prewarmed pools. Custom domains, zone redundancy, Key Vault references, OpenTelemetry and Dapr are not supported. By Steef-Jan WiggersSteef-Jan Wiggers
  • 01
    AirPods Pro 3 and AirPods Max 2 Get Big Price Drops for Prime Day
    One of the best Apple deals during this year's Prime Big Deal Days is on the AirPods Pro 3, available for $179.00 , down from $249.00. Below you'll find this deal, plus a big $120 markdown on the AirPods Max 2. Note: MacRumors is an affiliate partner with some of these vendors. When you click a link and make a purchase, we may receive a small payment, which helps us keep the site running. In regards to the AirPods Pro 3, this is a match of the all-time low price on the earbuds, which we haven'tMitchel Broussard
  • 02
    Apple Releases Second Public Betas of iOS 27.2 and macOS Golden Gate 27.2
    Apple today seeded the second betas of iOS 27.2, iPadOS 27.2, macOS Golden Gate 27.2, tvOS 27.2, and watchOS 27.2. The software comes a day after Apple provided the third betas to developers. To get the new betas, you can sign up on Apple's beta testing website . After you're signed up, the betas can be installed through the Software Update section in the Settings app on each device. iOS 27.2 includes the redesigned Health app that Apple introduced at its September iPhone event. It features newJuli Clover
  • 03
    'Crossy Road Rush' Launching Exclusively on Apple Arcade in November
    Apple today announced that the all-new "Crossy Road" spinoff game " Crossy Road Rush " will be launching exclusively on Apple Arcade on Thursday, November 5. Crossy Road Rush has players "swerve, jump, and smash their way across an island obstacle course packed with quick-fire challenges and hazards at every turn," according to Apple. Also coming to Apple Arcade on November 5 are existing App Store games KAMI 2 and Food Stylist . Tag: Apple Arcade This article, " 'Crossy Road Rush' Launching ExcJoe Rossignol
  • 04
    Apple Watch Series 9 vs. Series 12 Buyer's Guide: Is It Worth Upgrading?
    The Apple Watch Series 12 is now available, three years after the Series 9. In that time, Apple has introduced a thinner design, larger displays, faster charging, new water sensors, and a substantially more capable health sensing system. Is that enough to justify replacing a Series 9? Apple discontinued the Series 9 in 2024. The older watch still supports watchOS 27 , so the decision comes down to the hardware and features you would gain. Here are the key differences between the Apple Watch SeriHartley Charlton
  • 05
    Prime Day Savings: TVs, Headphones, Chargers, and Other Tech Accessories
    Earlier today we highlighted some of the best Apple-related product discounts that you can find on Amazon during Prime Big Deal Days, and now we're focusing on third-party accessory markdowns during the event. In this article you'll find all the best accessories for charging, smart homes, smartphones, and more. Note: MacRumors is an affiliate partner with some of these vendors. When you click a link and make a purchase, we may receive a small payment, which helps us keep the site running. ShoppeMitchel Broussard
  • 06
    Apple TV 4K Rumored to Support Four HomePods for Surround Sound
    Last month, a proven leaker revealed that Apple has tested the ability to connect four HomePods to an Apple TV 4K for surround sound, with the HomePods intended to be arranged in front-left, front-right, rear-left, and rear-right positions. Now further evidence of this functionality has surfaced ahead of an announcement from Apple. First, the same leaker known as "pdfu" has uncovered additional code related to a four-HomePod surround sound system in the latest beta of audioOS, which is Apple's iJoe Rossignol
  • 07
    iPhone 18 Pro and Duo Were Once Planned With 16GB RAM, Leaker Says
    Apple initially planned to equip the iPhone 18 Pro lineup and iPhone Duo with 16GB of RAM, according to the leaker known as " Instant Digital ." The brief Weibo post does not say when Apple considered that capacity. The ‌iPhone 18 Pro‌ and ‌iPhone 18 Pro‌ Max feature 12GB of RAM, as confirmed through Xcode 27 , matching the iPhone 17 Pro models. The ‌iPhone Duo‌ is also expected to have 12GB, but the Xcode data used to verify the Pro models did not yet include the foldable. Rumors had pointed toHartley Charlton
  • 08
    Apple's Entire Mac Lineup Gets Massive Discounts for Prime Day
    Prime Big Deal Days is in full swing, and we've already begun tracking the best Apple discounts during Amazon's big fall event. This year, there are notable markdowns across Apple's Mac lineup, including the MacBook Air, MacBook Pro, and brand new Mac mini and Mac Studio. MacBook Air Note: MacRumors is an affiliate partner with some of these vendors. When you click a link and make a purchase, we may receive a small payment, which helps us keep the site running. Amazon is taking $200 off nearly eMitchel Broussard
  • 09
    Prime Day iPad Deals Include Low Prices on iPad Air, iPad Mini, and More
    Prime Big Deal Days has begun today on Amazon, and if you're shopping for iPads this season there are quite a few notable sales available for select tablets. This includes $100 off nearly every iPad Air and iPad mini, plus $50 off the entry-level iPad. M4 iPad Air Note: MacRumors is an affiliate partner with some of these vendors. When you click a link and make a purchase, we may receive a small payment, which helps us keep the site running. Amazon this week has multiple discounts on the M4 iPadMitchel Broussard
  • 10
    Apple's $634 Million Apple Watch Patent Bill Just Got Even Bigger
    Apple's $634 million patent loss to medical technology company Masimo has just gotten even bigger, after a federal judge ordered Apple to pay an additional $184 million in interest on what it owes (via Bloomberg Law ). The ruling takes Apple's bill to around $818 million, but that doesn't include any post-judgment interest continuing to accrue until the judgment is paid. Judge James Selna rejected Apple's argument that adding prejudgment interest would constitute a windfall for Masimo, citing U.Tim Hardwick
  • 11
    Amazon Prime Big Deal Days Offers Major Discounts on AirPods, iPads, and Much More
    Amazon's Prime Big Deal Days has officially kicked off, offering shoppers the first chance to save on holiday shopping from a major retailer. Similar to last year's fall Prime Day, it will last for two days, and you can find a large selection of deals across Amazon's storefront, covering savings on tech, clothing, video games, groceries, and much, much more. Note: MacRumors is an affiliate partner with Amazon. When you click a link and make a purchase, we may receive a small payment, which helpsMitchel Broussard
  • 12
    Microsoft OneDrive to Drop Support for These iPhone Models
    Microsoft is set to drop OneDrive support for iOS 18 and iPadOS 18, which will remove the cloud storage app's compatibility with several older iPhones and one iPad model. The loss of support for iOS 18 will impact the iPhone XR, iPhone XS, and iPhone XS Max, because these devices can't be updated to iOS 26. Likewise, the seventh-generation iPad will be left behind when Microsoft raises the app's minimum requirement to iPadOS 26. OneDrive 18.12.1 is the final version to support iOS 18 and iPadOSTim Hardwick
  • 13
    HomePod Mini Waits Reach Eight Weeks Ahead of Rumored Refresh
    HomePod mini shipping estimates now stretch to as long as eight weeks in several countries, while some colors are unavailable for delivery, adding to signs that a rumored refresh may be close. On Apple's U.S. online store , yellow and orange are currently unavailable for delivery to various ZIP codes. Blue and white have estimated delivery dates of October 14–21, while midnight is estimated for October 12–14. Dates may differ by address. In the UK , blue is unavailable for delivery, yellow is esHartley Charlton
  • 14
    Apple Music Is Getting a New Logo
    Apple appears to be rolling out a new logo for Apple Music in its upcoming set of software updates. The logo has been spotted in both macOS 27.2 beta 3 and iOS 27.2 beta 3, and it's identical to the one that Apple used in its Apple Music Hall announcement last month. When Apple used the logo in the venue's press materials and on its new official website , it wasn't clear if this was a one-off branding exclusive to the hall. All the evidence now points to it being the company's official new logoTim Hardwick
  • 15
    Apple Quietly Boosts Email Feature for iCloud+ Subscribers
    Yesterday we reported that Apple tripled the number of iCloud Mail aliases users can create, from three to nine . But it turns out that's not the only email-related limit Apple has raised. The company has also bumped the number of iCloud Custom Domains users can set up with iCloud+, from three to 10. If you subscribe to iCloud+, you can use a domain name you already own for your iCloud Mail address. So instead of name@icloud.com, your address can be anything@yourdomain.com. You can also buy a neTim Hardwick
  • 16
    iOS 27.2 May Let You Hide Specific Suggested Actions in Messages
    iOS 27.2 is coming soon with several new features for iPhone users, including Suggested Actions in Messages, a feature that lets the Messages app offer actions based on the context of conversations. If someone asks for a photo, Messages might suggest inserting it with a tap. If someone invites you to an event, Messages can suggest adding it to the Calendar app. Suggested Actions in Messages originally appeared in the iOS 27 beta but was pulled in the final release. It's now back in the iOS 27.2Tim Hardwick
  • 17
    Sources: Apple Planning Two Sets of Product Launches in October
    Bloomberg 's Mark Gurman recently reported that Apple plans to unveil an all-new home hub, a new HomePod mini, and a new Apple TV 4K on Tuesday, October 13 , and MacRumors has since learned about another launch slated for later in the month. Apple is planning to unveil additional new products in the final week of October, according to multiple sources familiar with the matter. While we do not know exactly which products Apple plans to announce in the final week of October, the most likely possibJoe Rossignol
  • 18
    Apple Announces iPhone Duo Apps Can Now Be Submitted to App Store
    Apple today announced that apps optimized for the iPhone Duo can now be submitted for App Store approval, ahead of the foldable device launching on Friday, October 23. While existing App Store apps will automatically run on the iPhone Duo, only apps built with the iOS 27.1 SDK or later can dynamically resize to fill the entire space of the inner display, whereas unoptimized apps will have black borders. Developers can get their apps ready for the iPhone Duo using Xcode 27.1, and Apple shared somJoe Rossignol
  • 19
    macOS 27.2 Adds Touch Gestures Ahead of MacBook Ultra
    macOS Golden Gate 27.2 adds code referencing new touch-specific gestures in apps like Safari, Notes, Photos , and Quick Look, a possible sign Apple is preparing to release the rumored OLED touchscreen MacBook, possibly called the "MacBook Ultra." Code in the latest beta adds new gesture recognition tools to several Apple apps. Safari gets a touch sentinel recognizer, ‌Photos‌ has PXGTouchDwellGestureRecognizer, Notes has ICTouchPressGestureRecognizer, and Quick Look gets a dragTouch feature. WhiJuli Clover
  • 20
    Apple and AT&T Have Yet to Explain Cause of iPhone 18 Pro Max Issue
    In a statement shared with MacRumors on Friday, Apple said that iPhone 18 Pro Max users who have experienced an issue where AT&T cellular service does not work will need to have the device replaced , as the issue apparently cannot be fixed with a software update once it has occurred. This requirement is a big deal, as it hints at hardware failure, but we lack details since Apple and AT&T have yet to disclose the underlying cause of the issue. A spokesperson for AT&T directed us to Apple, which hJoe Rossignol
  • 01
    The planetary wave headed for California isn’t what you think it is
    A rather strong "planetary wave" recently slammed into South America and is making its way toward California. In case you're worried about headlines warning of the supposedly "freak" phenomenon "bringing trouble," it's worth understanding what this wave really is and isn't. Called a Kelvin wave, it's carrying warm water to the Americas that's typically trapped […]Justine Calma
  • 02
    This startup is issuing AI-generated acne prescriptions
    People in Utah can now use AI to get a prescription for acne treatment. On Monday, healthcare startup Nolla Health announced that users in the state can scan their faces using its app, allowing its AI system to analyze acne severity and autonomously write a prescription, as reported earlier by Bloomberg. The service is launching […]Emma Roth
  • 03
    Our minds aren’t equipped to handle AI
    Norbert Wiener, godfather of cybernetics, once said, "The thought of every age is reflected in its technique." For the past century, our thought has been reflected in our computers, including by those in the AI industry. Google's Demis Hassabis calls the brain "a biological approximation to a Turing machine." Elon Musk puts it more bluntly, […]Benjamin Riley
  • 04
    If a data center is camouflaged in the woods, will anyone hate it?
    San Antonio City Councilmember Ric Galvan remembers when data centers first arrived in his city in the 2000s, looking like relatively unassuming office buildings. But that's changed in recent years, as data centers have grown into massive "hyperscale" facilities spanning millions of square feet and housing the physical infrastructure for AI. There are now more […]Justine Calma
  • 05
    This blog could help you poop better
    This is Optimizer, a weekly newsletter sent from Verge senior reviewer Victoria Song that dissects and discusses the latest gizmos and potions that swear they're going to change your life. Opt in for Optimizer here. "I will explode your butthole with this poopmaxxer pesto," a calm Gen Z voice announced from my phone's speakers. "And […]Victoria Song
  • 06
    Trump finalizes rule to make cars less fuel efficient
    The US Department of Transportation finalized its plans today to weaken fuel efficiency standards, calling it "among the largest deregulatory actions under the second Trump Administration." It's a nail in the coffin for Biden-era standards that would have required fleet average fuel economy to reach 50.4 miles per gallon by model year 2031. President Donald […]Justine Calma
  • 07
    Philips’ motion-tracking smart toothbrush uses AI to make you a better brusher
    First announced in July with an expected limited launch later this year, the Philips Sonicare Next-Generation DiamondClean 9900 Prestige smart toothbrush is now available in Europe and the US, with a broader global rollout expected in 2027. While the previous iteration is still available and discounted from $429.99, the new "Next-Gen DiamondClean" version is debuting […]Andrew Liszewski
  • 08
    SpaceX preps next-gen Starlink as Amazon’s competitor stalls
    SpaceX is gearing up for a monumental flight today that's sure to be closely watched by Amazon. If successful, SpaceX will deploy its first Starlink V3 satellites, which tout meaningful upgrades to the ever-expanding Starlink constellation. The 26 satellites will be riding atop Starship, which SpaceX will also attempt to deploy into Earth orbit for […]Jess Weatherbed
  • 09
    Jensen Huang talks about AI and climate change like a supervillain
    As Jensen Huang puts it, AI can help fight climate change - but only if it inflicts "an enormous amount of pain and suffering" first. The Nvidia CEO discussed the future of energy and AI's impact on our planet in the latest episode of The Ezra Klein Show. But his comments boil down to the […]Justine Calma
  • 10
    Google is sending an AI satellite into space next week
    Google is getting ready to launch a satellite with its AI processors to test how well they perform in space, as reported earlier by The New York Times. The move is part of Google's Project Suncatcher, the company's experimental initiative that could eventually put AI data centers into orbit. The satellite, equipped with Google's Tensor […]Emma Roth
  • 01
    Apple TV’s great year continues with Small Prophets
    Apple TV has had a really great run in 2026 - and a cozy new addition is helping expand its lineup even more. As the streaming service has attempted to grow in order to better compete with the likes of Disney and Netflix, it has steadily broadened the range of its series. This year has […]Andrew Webster
  • 02
    We can’t just change the definition of ‘recording’
    With AI hardware, tech companies are pushing the definition of what does and doesn't constitute a recording. For most of gadget history, it'd be reasonable to assume that a device with a microphone or camera is either recording you or it isn't; it's either on or off, without much gray area. Microphones capture sound. Cameras […]Victoria Song
  • 03
    Arturia adds proper sound design tools to its AstroLab synths
    Arturia's AstroLab series was already amongst the best stage keyboards out there. They essentially put the company's AnalogLab suite of vintage synth emulations, sampled pianos, and original instrument plugins into playable hardware. But they were ultimately glorified preset browsers. You could lightly tweak patches using the four macro controls, or dial in some effects, but […]Terrence O’Brien
  • 04
    New leaks reveal more details about the Fitbit Edge including its price
    Following more images of the previously leaked Google Fitbit Edge surfacing a few days ago, new details about the upcoming fitness tracker have been revealed, including potential features and pricing. The Fitbit Edge will reportedly sell for €179 in Europe, and £159 in the UK, according to leaked details shared by Dealabs. Given the €99/£85 […]Andrew Liszewski
  • 05
    A Trump Mobile breach may have exposed data of more than 3,600 people
    Trump Mobile appears to have suffered a data breach that may have exposed the data of 3,615 people, according to reports from PCMag and Straight Arrow News. The breach reportedly included names, home addresses, emails, phone numbers, and order information. PCMag and Straight Arrow News contacted several individuals in the dataset, who confirmed that the […]Emma Roth
  • 06
    Amazon reportedly pays $120 million to stream the Emmys for free
    The Emmys have a new home - and it looks like Amazon paid plenty for the rights. The awards show and Amazon announced a six-year deal that will move the Emmys from its traditional broadcast television home to Prime Video. The shift begins with the 2027 ceremony, which will air next September, though you won't […]Andrew Webster
  • 07
    Google is about to remove free access to Gemini Flash and Pro
    Starting on October 9th, anyone using Google Gemini on a free plan will be limited to the Flash Lite model. Free users can currently choose from Gemini Flash Lite, Flash, and Pro, but now you'll need a $4.99/month Google AI Plus subscription to access the standard Flash model. However, that subscription is also getting a […]Stevie Bonifield
  • 08
    I can’t use Apple’s new Screen Time on my daughter’s iPhone because my son won’t update his MacBook
    After suffering years of frustration with Apple's parental control features, I've been eagerly anticipating the revamped Screen Time that launched last month with iOS 27. Unfortunately, I can't use it. Technically, this is because my 18-year-old son hasn't got round to updating his MacBook. But mostly, it's because Apple's rollout of the new feature has […]Jennifer Pattison Tuohy
  • 09
    The wireless headphones that roll up into a Bluetooth speaker are now available
    Following their debut at CES 2026 and a successful Kickstarter crowdfunding campaign last February, Tomorrow Doesn't Matter's (TDM) Neo headphones are now available in the US. While Sony recently opted to reintroduce a headphone design from six years ago, TDM's Neo delivers some genuinely unique headphone functionality through a flexible headband and extra drivers, allowing […]Andrew Liszewski
  • 10
    The easiest Apple Watch to recommend is $50 off
    The Apple Watch SE 3 is the smartwatch that we recommend for most people because it’s affordable, yet packed with most of the features found in pricier versions. We spotted Amazon October Prime Day discounts across the lineup, including both the 40mm and 44mm sizes, and GPS only or cellular options. The Wi-Fi and GPS […]Brad Bourque