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Updated · October 28, 2026

Technology

Software, AI and platforms

Google DeepMindOct 27 · limited access

Genie 4 introduces interactive worlds with real-time generated audio

DeepMind is testing its new simulation model with a group of trusted testers. It generates environments, sounds and dialogue, and lets users change scenes through text. Access for Google AI Ultra and API partners is planned for later; the company acknowledges consistency and physics limitations.

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Liquid AIOct 27

Liquid AI releases LFM3, a family of small multimodal models

The first release includes six models in the 2-billion-parameter class for text, vision, audio and decisions. Their weights are downloadable on Hugging Face, with API access also available. Liquid says they can be fine-tuned on a single GPU; performance depends on hardware and configuration.

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GitHubOct 28

Agentic Workflows leaves preview and brings agents to GitHub Actions

The open-source project lets developers describe automations in Markdown and compile them into Actions YAML. Coding agents can triage issues, analyze CI failures or update documentation. GitHub says it uses read-only permissions by default, isolation and validation of proposed actions.

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Gaming

Updates and upcoming releases

PlayStation.Blog / WDR StudiosOct 27 · upcoming

Terrible Lizards prepares for an October 29 launch with horror and parkour

WDR Studios presents a first-person platformer about escaping dinosaurs. Wall running, sliding and jumping between ledges are part of its movement system. The studio details its creature designs ahead of the launch scheduled for October 29.

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PlayStation.Blog / Where Winds MeetOct 27 · upcoming

Where Winds Meet brings the Hutuo region to the game on November 13

The new region will arrive with the global first-anniversary update. The team presents a story set on a war-torn frontier and announces technical improvements for PS5 and PS5 Pro. A special broadcast is scheduled for November 2; the Dual Spears martial art is planned for late November.

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PlayStation.Blog / FuncomOct 27 · upcoming

Aloft and Conan Exiles Enhanced are coming to PS5 in early 2027

Funcom announces both survival games for PS5, with exact dates still to come. Aloft will include the 1.0 experience and updates from PC Early Access. Existing Conan Exiles owners on PlayStation will receive the PS5 Enhanced version free; Isle of Siptah will remain a separate purchase.

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Electronics

Gadgets and devices

SamsungOct 28 · upcoming

Galaxy Buds On is coming to the U.S. in early November for US$229

Samsung announces open-ear earbuds with a clip-on design, weighing 6.65 grams each. The company claims up to 9.5 hours of music and 38 hours with the case, based on internal tests. Some voice and AI features require compatible Galaxy devices; this availability announcement covers the U.S. market.

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AppleOct 26 · upcoming

The new iPad mini adds an 8.5-inch OLED display and A20 Pro

Apple updates its compact tablet with an OLED display, a landscape 12MP Center Stage front camera, and water and dust resistance. It also announces fast-charge support. Pre-orders begin October 28, with deliveries scheduled for November 6 in the announced markets.

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AppleOct 27 · upcoming

iMac gets M6, Wi-Fi 7 and pre-orders starting October 28

The all-in-one keeps its 24-inch 4.5K Retina display and seven colors, while adding M6, Wi-Fi 7 and Bluetooth 6. Apple sets the U.S. starting price at US$1,499 with a 10-core CPU and GPU. First deliveries are scheduled for November 6.

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