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Last updated: October 11, 2026, 10:40 PM ET
Software & Platforms
A modder has booted Googlebook OS on Apple Silicon Macs, just weeks after Googlebook laptops first arrived. The project signals growing interest in running alternative operating systems on Apple's custom chips.
Microsoft has warned that Windows Update will stop working on unpatched PCs next year, as it replaces the certificates Windows devices use to verify their identity. Users who fail to update risk losing access to future security patches.
Gaming
Ghost of Yotei has reached gameplay on the Sharp Emu PlayStation 5 emulator, though performance remains far from playable. The title is the latest PS5 exclusive to be run on an emulator, with frame rates still in the low single digits.
Meanwhile, Steam hit a new all-time high of 43.5 million concurrent players, with activity peaking as gamers took advantage of the free Sunday.
Mobile News
Last updated: October 12, 2026, 7:10 AM ET
Honor & Oppo Launches
Honor has confirmed that the successors to the Win and Win RT, including a model with an active cooling fan, will be unveiled next week. Oppo, meanwhile, debuted the F35 and F35 Pro, while the team also unboxed the Find X10 series in its weekly recap.
Foldables
vivo's X Fold6 in Nebula Teal stands out for its premium design and display, following its June launch in China and subsequent international announcement.
Apple News
Last updated: October 12, 2026, 7:10 AM ET
Apple Hardware
Pre-orders for the new Apple TV 4K and Home Pod mini 2 are expected to open this week, according to Bloomberg's Mark Gurman. The launch would mark the next step in Apple's refresh of its living-room and smart-home lineup.