Amazon Puts Its First 27 Project Kuiper Satellites in Orbit
Amazon has launched the first 27 full-scale Project Kuiper satellites, beginning deployment of its planned broadband constellation and setting up a challenge to established satellite internet providers.
Meta’s Ray-Ban Display Adds a Small Screen to Smart Glasses
Meta introduced Ray-Ban Display, smart glasses with a small lens screen and wrist-worn gesture control. Here are the announced features, price and questions the new interface raises.
DeepSeek-R1’s Release Puts Open-Weight Reasoning Models in the Spotlight
DeepSeek released its R1 reasoning model with downloadable weights and a technical report, drawing attention to reinforcement learning, model access and the cost of AI development.
Microsoft Offers Voluntary Buyouts to 60,000 Employees in 2026
Microsoft offers voluntary exit packages to approximately 60,000 eligible employees across four countries amid major AI investments. Find out who qualifies and
Samsung Launches Galaxy XR, Bringing Android XR to a New Headset
Samsung’s Galaxy XR headset has arrived with Android XR, Gemini integration and a premium price. Here are the launch details and what the device means for the emerging mixed-reality platform.
Google’s Willow Chip Marks a Quantum Error-Correction Milestone
Google says its Willow processor reduced error rates as its error-correcting codes grew. Here’s what the result and its headline benchmark show—and what they do not.
Windows 10’s Consumer Security Extension Ends, Leaving PCs Without Routine Updates
Microsoft’s consumer security extension for Windows 10 ended on October 13, 2026. Here’s what the deadline means for PCs that remained on the operating system and what users can consider next.
OpenAI Launches GPT-5, Bringing Built-In Reasoning to ChatGPT
OpenAI has introduced GPT-5 for ChatGPT and developers, combining fast responses with a built-in reasoning option. Here’s what changed and what the rollout means.
EU’s USB-C Rule Now Covers New Laptops, Changing Charger Choices
The EU’s common-charger rules now cover new laptops. Here’s what the USB-C requirement means for manufacturers, charger choices and people buying a laptop.
Windows Secure Boot Certificate Reaches Expiry, Putting Firmware Trust Updates in Focus
A Windows Secure Boot certificate reached its October 19 expiration, highlighting replacement certificates, firmware readiness and future boot-security updates.
Android Developer Verification Puts Apps Outside Google Play Under New Scrutiny
Google’s Android verification plan extends developer identity checks beyond Play. Explore its regional timetable, distribution impact and security trade-offs.
EU Digital Identity Wallet Deadline Nears, Putting Cross-Border Credentials to the Test
EU member states face an end-of-2026 digital identity wallet rollout timetable, bringing cross-border credentials, privacy safeguards and service acceptance into focus.