Apple’s New Mac Studio Can Run Large AI Models Locally With 512GB of Memory
Apple’s new Mac Studio supports up to 512GB of unified memory for local AI workloads. The top memory configuration is expected in late October.
Day: September 23, 2026
Qualcomm’s New Snapdragon Chips Bet on AI Agents in Android Phones
Qualcomm’s new flagship Snapdragon chips add more on-device AI hardware, but useful phone agents will depend on how Android makers and app developers use it.
OpenAI and Anthropic Just Made High-End AI Much Cheaper
OpenAI and Anthropic cut API prices for their latest models on the same day, sharpening the contest over what it costs to run AI agents on longer jobs.
Xbox Cuts 268 Jobs as Activision Takes Over the Next Halo
Microsoft is eliminating 268 Xbox roles while reorganizing its studios. The next Halo will come from a new Activision team, and Ninja Theory faces a proposed closure.
Disney+ and Hulu Prices Rise Again, While Their Ad-Supported Bundle Stays at $12.99
Disney+ and Hulu standalone prices are rising, but some bundles are holding steady. The ad-supported two-service bundle is now just 50 cents above either service alone.
Toy Story 5 Is Now Streaming on Disney+
Toy Story 5 is now on Disney+. Pixar’s sequel puts a new tablet named Lilypad at the center of the toys’ fight for Bonnie’s attention.
Meta Unveils $1,299 VR Glasses With IMAX Movies and Live Sports Plans
Meta says its 100-gram VR glasses use a separate computing puck and will arrive in spring 2027 for $1,299.99, with Disney+ 3D movies, immersive sports, Quest games and Xbox Cloud Gaming on the roadmap.
Kojima Names Bill Skarsgård Lead of PHYSINT, Confirms Xbox as Publisher
Kojima Productions says Bill Skarsgård will play the lead in PHYSINT and names Xbox as its new publishing partner, but no release date or platforms have been announced.