TechCapsules

A new wave of startups is helping U.S. brands adapt to the rise of AI shoppers, who increasingly rely on chatbots and language models for purchasing decisions. Companies like Limy and New Generation are developing tools that translate product catalogs into structured, AI‑friendly data, allowing algorithms to read and recommend items efficiently. Retailers such as Amazon have begun blocking certain AI agents, yet traffic from AI sources surged 393% in 2026, prompting brands to prioritize AI visibility. [...]

Asahi Linux developer Sven Peter has submitted pull requests adding preliminary support for the M4 "device tree" and the MacBook Neo. The changes enable the kernel to be installed on these devices, but the OS remains largely unusable without further work, especially GPU drivers. The update marks the first step toward making Linux functional on Apple’s M4 hardware, though significant development is still required for full usability.

Tesla reported 486,532 vehicles delivered in Q3 2026, exceeding the 24‑analyst consensus of 461,974 by 5.3 percent. Production totaled 464,391, leaving a 22,141‑unit inventory surplus that pushed deliveries above output. Model 3 and Model Y deliveries were 478,237, slightly down 0.6 percent from the same period a year earlier, while other models fell 47.9 percent to 8,295 deliveries. Year‑to‑date deliveries reached 1,324,681, an 8.8 percent increase over the same period in 2025. The Nasdaq closed at $370.59, up 4.65

Apple is set to launch a redesigned MacBook Pro featuring a touchscreen, Tandem OLED display, and Dynamic Island support. The new models, expected by the end of November, will run on M5 Pro and M5 Max chips, skipping the M6 line to accelerate the upcoming M7. A key highlight is a significant weight reduction achieved through interior reengineering, aiming to make the 16‑inch Pro lighter than its current 4.8‑pound counterpart. macOS Golden Gate will introduce touch and [...]

Google celebrated the 10th anniversary of its first Pixel smartphone, a milestone that underscores the brand’s persistence amid early setbacks. The company has expanded the Pixel line to include mid‑range models, custom Tensor chips, and a growing accessories ecosystem, proving the project’s longevity. Recent polls favor the Pixel 10 Pro XL as the best device, while Google’s new Gemini 4 Argon AI model replaces Assistant on Android, marking a strategic shift toward AI integration. The anniversary highlights [...]

Apple is set to release a new MacBook Pro featuring an OLED touch‑screen and a notable weight reduction, potentially bringing the 16‑inch model closer to the 15‑inch MacBook Air’s 3.3‑pound weight. Bloomberg reports that Apple has redesigned and rearranged internal components to achieve a lighter build, a first since the 2022 refresh. The updated Pro is expected to launch in late October or November 2026, aligning with the 20th anniversary of the MacBook Pro line.

On October 2, Hyderabad‑based Dhruva Space and TakeMe2Space launched their spacecraft aboard SpaceX’s Falcon 9 Transporter‑18 rideshare mission from Vandenberg Space Force Base. Dhruva’s LEAP‑2, its second commercial mission under the LEAP program, deployed at 1 am IST, carrying a Sodern star tracker and SatLeo Labs’ TAPAS‑1 sensor. TakeMe2Space’s MOI‑1A, equipped with an Nvidia Orin NX computer and multispectral imager, followed. The launch also carried SatLeo Labs and EON Space Labs payloads. Dhruva now manages end‑to‑end mission delivery, while TakeMe2Space [...]

Apple’s new CEO John Ternus is overseeing both the industrial design and human‑interface teams, Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman reports. The shift began after former COO Jeff Williams left and the studios were placed under Tim Cook, but Ternus assumed responsibility while transitioning to chief executive. Former hardware‑engineering leader, Ternus now spends several days a week in the design studios, often visiting multiple times in a single day, an increase from Cook’s monthly drop‑ins. He is also driving a hiring push to replace [...]