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2026-10-14

Fitbit Edge: Price and Specifications of Google's New Tracker

Google has unveiled the Fitbit Edge, its second band of the year. It offers an AMOLED display, more accurate GPS, a replaceable battery, and costs $179.99.

Apple to Unveil Touchscreen MacBook on October 27

Apple is planning a second October event. According to Bloomberg, the company will introduce the first touchscreen MacBook Pro, a new iPad mini with an OLED display, and models featuring the M6 chip.

October 2026 Windows 11 update brings new features

Microsoft will begin automatically installing the October 2026 Windows 11 update for versions 26H2, 25H2 and 24H2 on October 13, 2026. It brings new features in File Explorer, Wi-Fi recovery in the WinRE environment and other settings options.

Copilot in Word Adds Source Citations, Answers Can Be Verified

Microsoft has added source citations to Copilot in Word. Answers will now display the underlying sources the artificial intelligence used, allowing users to verify them.

Paramount and Warner Bros. Discovery Merger to Operate Under Skydance Name

Paramount and Warner Bros. Discovery will merge under the name Skydance. The company will change its ticker to SKYD and plans to combine HBO Max with Paramount+.

Apple HomePad release date set for October 13, claims Bloomberg

Apple is preparing a smart home hub nicknamed HomePad. According to Bloomberg, it is set to launch on October 13 alongside a new HomePod mini and Apple TV 4K with Siri AI.

New Surface Devices: Microsoft Drops the Copilot+ Brand

Microsoft has announced the Surface Pro 12-inch and Surface Laptop 13-inch. The new Surface devices no longer carry the Copilot+ branding, which according to windowscentral.com and subvolts.com marks the end of the brand.

Apple in October 2026: New Products from iPhone Duo to Mac

Apple is preparing the foldable iPhone Duo, new Macs, home devices, and updates iOS 27.1 and 27.2 for October 2026. Pre-orders for the iPhone Duo begin on 16 October.