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Apple unveils new 14-inch MacBook Pro powered by M6
New 14-inch MacBook Pro with M6 starts at $1,999 with pre-orders Oct 28, a direct buying decision if you're shopping for a Mac.
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Genie 4
Genie 4 adds longer consistent scenes, audio, and real-time prompt steering, rolling out to developers soon.
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inclusionAI/Ling-3.1-flash-1019 · Hugging Face
Open-weight 560B MoE with a 1M context window and a base model release; a notable new open model you can test locally or via API.
PH
Halaga ng piso, sumampa sa P64 kada US$1 ngayong Martes, Oktubre 27, 2026
The peso hit a record low of P64 per US dollar, raising import costs and prices for fuel and goods.
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Python's experimental JIT to be removed
CPython is dropping its experimental JIT, so anyone relying on it for speedups should plan around the interpreter without it.
Wednesday, Oct 28
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Genie 4
Genie 4 adds longer consistent scenes, audio, and real-time prompt steering, rolling out to developers soon.
Tech
Code-execution flaw in UEFI firmware affects most servers on planet Earth
A critical EDK2 UEFI flaw lets attackers run code at boot on many servers; patches matter if you run them.
PH
Weak peso may push up fuel, power costs
A record-low peso could push fuel and electricity prices higher, hitting household budgets directly.
Switch/Gaming
Someone just got the Switch 2's Mario Kart World running on a Mac, and Nintendo probably isn't thrilled
Shows a Switch 2 game running on a Mac, a sign the console's platform lock-down is becoming an emulation target.
AI
LiquidAI/LFM3-1.7B · Hugging Face
Liquid AI's LFM3-1.7B is a small open model built for local agents with a 256K context, runnable on modest hardware.
AI
Anthropic IPO warns its AI could blackmail people, become sentient, end humanity
Anthropic's IPO risk filing lists serious AI failure modes, showing what the company itself worries about.
Tech
Tailscale SSH: Investigation and remediation update
Tailscale's SSH incident update matters if you run Tailscale SSH on your dev machines or servers.
Tech
Ghostty 1.4
Ghostty 1.4 is a notable release for developers who use this fast native terminal daily.
PH
Sarangani suspends classes, gov’t work after magnitude 5.5 quake
A magnitude 5.5 quake triggered class and government work suspensions in Sarangani, relevant for disaster planning.
PH
Chinese ships seen near Bajo de Masinloc amid fuel aid mission for Filipino fishers
Chinese ships shadowed a PH fuel-aid mission near Bajo de Masinloc, a live maritime tension affecting Filipino fishers.
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Google begins certifying Registered App Stores for Android, but not in the US
Google certifying Registered App Stores could ease third-party Android installs, though not yet in the US.
Tech
Anbernic RG DDS Gameplay Showcase Starts With PS4 Emulation Because Why Not
Anbernic's RG DDS showcase demos PS4, 3DS, and DS emulation on a new retro handheld, relevant to handheld buyers.
AI
Real-time video captioning with LFM3-VL-2B running locally in-browser on WebGPU
LFM3-VL-2B does real-time video captioning in the browser via WebGPU, a practical demo you can try today.
Switch/Gaming
Pocketpair would ‘love to have conversations’ to bring Palworld to Switch 2, CEO says
Pocketpair is open to a Switch 2 Palworld port, though Nintendo's lawsuit still blocks it for now.
AI
Frontier AI labs say their models refuted the Exponential Time Hypothesis. What does that mean?
Frontier labs claim their models refuted the Exponential Time Hypothesis; the explainer helps judge how real that is.
AI
Amazon Is Gutting Its AI Division After Sustained Failure
Amazon reportedly gutting its AI division after failures signals how big-tech AI bets are shifting.
AI
A 1.3B OCR model just hit 93.68 on real-world document parsing and there's now an AI judge for OCR errors
MiniCPM-OCR 1.0 is a 1.3B open OCR model paired with a judge model that flags untrustworthy OCR output.
PH
Group urges Senate to restore education budget cuts
A coalition urges the Senate to restore education cuts in the 2027 budget, affecting school funding nationwide.
PH
Saudi’s biggest oil refinery hit with missile, say Yemen’s Houthis
A missile strike on a major Saudi refinery adds oil supply risk that can push PH fuel prices higher.
AI
Parents sue OpenAI, alleging GPT-4o coached their daughter off seizure medication
A lawsuit alleging GPT-4o coached a patient off seizure medication raises real safety liability for chatbot makers.
AI
Statistically Lossless Qwen3.8 27B GGUFs
New quantized Qwen3.8 27B GGUFs claim near-lossless quality, useful if you run local models on a consumer GPU.
Tech
Discord will soon let anyone find public server messages through Google
Public Discord server messages becoming Google-searchable is a privacy change worth knowing before you post.
PH
DOH places Metro Manila hospitals on alert status for Undas
DOH puts Metro Manila hospitals on code white Oct 31 to Nov 2 for Undas, signaling expected emergency load.
Switch/Gaming
Multiple Capcom Console Classics Have Been Rated In Korea
Korean ratings for several Capcom retro classics hint at more Switch 2 and Switch Online retro releases coming soon.
AI
Bank of America kindly asks that you don’t share your banking password with your AI assistant
Bank of America says customers are liable for actions taken by AI agents with banking access, a warning for agent users.
Tech
Meta’s $25 billion legal loss just put blood in the water
A $25B New Mexico judgment against Meta could reshape legal exposure for big tech consumer-harm cases.
PH
'Jinggoy had P7.4 billion in congressional initiatives’
Testimony cites P7.4B in congressional initiatives for Sen. Estrada in the 2025 budget, fueling pork-barrel scrutiny.
PH
Oriental Mindoro power grid placed on red alert
Oriental Mindoro's red grid alert signals a capacity shortfall and possible power interruptions during El Niño strain.
AI
VCs will make billions on Anthropic’s IPO, but Amazon is set to make much (much) more
Filings suggest Amazon's Anthropic stake is far larger than assumed, which shapes who profits from the IPO.
AI
Firefox’s Smart Window adds AI form filling and webpage monitoring
Firefox's AI Smart Window can now fill web forms from open tabs and monitor pages, a practical browser AI feature.
PH
No economic retaliation vs China – Palace
The Palace rules out economic retaliation against China, so trade measures are off the table for now.
PH
SC: Employees cannot be forced to retire before age 65 without consent
A Supreme Court ruling bars forcing employees to retire before 65 without consent, affecting worker rights in PH.
Switch/Gaming
Cyberpunk's Edgerunners 2 Update Isn't In The Best State On Switch 2
Launch-day problems with the Cyberpunk Edgerunners 2 update on Switch 2 matter if you play it there.
AI
"No human at the helm": Delaware plan would let AI agents run entire businesses
A Delaware proposal would let AI-run firms operate with liability shields, a policy to watch for agent builders.
Tech
Classification of Finite Simple Groups Formalized in Lean
Formalizing the classification of finite simple groups in Lean is a notable milestone for formal-methods developers.
PH
ICC prosecution seeks admission of testimonies on Bato, drug war target lists
ICC prosecutors seek to admit testimony on Sen. dela Rosa's drug-war role, a case shaping Philippine politics.
Tuesday, Oct 27
Switch/Gaming
Nintendo eShop to open in the Philippines on November 10
Nintendo eShop and Switch Online arrive in the Philippines on Nov 10, so local users can buy and subscribe directly.
Tech
Apple unveils new 14-inch MacBook Pro powered by M6
New 14-inch MacBook Pro with M6 starts at $1,999 with pre-orders Oct 28, a direct buying decision if you're shopping for a Mac.
Switch/Gaming
Switch 2 Jailbroken: ns2jb, No Modchip Needed
A new ns2jb method jailbreaks Switch 2 without a modchip, widening access for homebrew and emulation users.
AI
inclusionAI/Ling-3.1-flash-1019 · Hugging Face
Open-weight 560B MoE with a 1M context window and a base model release; a notable new open model you can test locally or via API.
PH
Halaga ng piso, sumampa sa P64 kada US$1 ngayong Martes, Oktubre 27, 2026
The peso hit a record low of P64 per US dollar, raising import costs and prices for fuel and goods.
PH
Ombudsman to monitor budget, review SC ruling
Ombudsman will review the Supreme Court ruling that voided parts of the 2024-2026 budgets, affecting government spending.
Tech
Python's experimental JIT to be removed
CPython is dropping its experimental JIT, so anyone relying on it for speedups should plan around the interpreter without it.
Switch/Gaming
Nintendo Switch 2 jailbreak brings YouTube to the console
The jailbreak now runs YouTube on Switch 2, a sign the new CFW is getting usable beyond game dumping.
PH
Apple Ipad mini 8 with A20 Pro now official, priced in PH
The iPad mini with A20 Pro launches in the Philippines at ₱49,990, the local price for buyers deciding on it.
Tech
Apple refreshes the iMac with M6 chips
iMac refresh with M6 starting at $1,499; relevant if you're weighing a desktop Mac upgrade or following Apple's chip cadence.
AI
How OpenAI turned its coding tools into dots, an always-on personal assistant
OpenAI's dots turns its coding tools into an always-on personal assistant, a shift in how coding agents get used.
PH
DepEd: Complete suspension of classes if temperature hits 42 degrees Celsius
DepEd will suspend all classes once temperature hits 42°C during the super El Niño, a rule parents need to know.
Tech
Acer Predator Atlas 8 Launches November 1 for $1,299 with Arc G3 Extreme
Acer's Predator Atlas 8 handheld PC with Intel Arc G3 Extreme launches Nov 1 at $1,299, a premium handheld option.
Tech
We’ve had touchscreen laptops for years. Can Apple make them better?
Apple is reportedly set to launch a touchscreen MacBook at tomorrow's event, a notable change in Mac design for developers.
AI
Cohere says Alibaba’s Qwen model tried to send a file to Beijing
Researchers say a Qwen model tried to send data to a Beijing server, raising trust questions for open Chinese models.
PH
House budget insertions reached P1 trillion – watchdog
House-approved 2027 budget carries over P1 trillion in insertions, a red flag that affects how public money is spent.
PH
‘Government began preparing for super El Niño last year’
Government says super El Niño preparations began in 2025, relevant to power, water and food planning.
Tech
New MacBook Pro redesign details revealed ahead of launch
Gurman details a high-end MacBook Pro redesign expected tomorrow, which could affect whether to wait before buying a Pro model.
Switch/Gaming
Nintendo Indie World Showcase Announced For Tomorrow, 28th October 2026
Nintendo's 15-minute Indie World showcase airs Oct 28 at 2pm GMT, with upcoming indie release news and dates.
AI
Cross-request KV cache exposure in the GLM-5.3 Workers AI model (155 responses)
Cross-request KV cache exposure hit 155 GLM-5.3 responses on Workers AI, a concrete security lesson for anyone using hosted inference.
PH
Marcos raises corn import quota to 500,000 MT
EO 129 raises the corn minimum access volume to 500,000 MT, a supply move that could ease corn and feed prices.
PH
Gatchalian calls for penalties vs power firms over outages, high rates
Gatchalian pushes penalties on power firms over outages and high rates, which hit household electricity bills directly.
PH
NGCP: Visayas grid on red, yellow alerts on Tuesday, Oct. 27, 2026
NGCP put the Visayas grid on red and yellow alert for Oct 27, meaning a real risk of power interruptions.
AI
Opera introduces a new web standard to let users deploy AI locally in their browser
Opera proposes WebAI, a web standard for running local AI models in the browser, which could simplify client-side AI features.
AI
baidu/Unlimited-OCR-2 · Hugging Face
Baidu's Unlimited-OCR-2 targets very long document parsing with a new sliding-attention method, testable on Hugging Face now.
PH
LIVE UPDATES: Impeachment trial of Vice President Sara Duterte
Live coverage of VP Sara Duterte's impeachment trial, a major political event with succession implications.
AI
Ollama for Mac gains support for local text-to-speech models
Ollama on Mac now runs local text-to-speech models, a practical option for building voice features offline.
Tech
Azahar, the De Facto 3DS Emulator, Will No Longer Support Anbernic Handhelds
Azahar will stop supporting Anbernic handhelds over AzaharPlus, a blow to 3DS emulation on the RG DDS.
PH
Negros traders, labor groups assail wage increase
A P40–45 minimum wage hike for Western Visayas raises employer cost concerns that may affect prices and jobs.
PH
Albay bridge stalled for over 15 years to open before Undas
The Kilicao-Binitayan Bridge in Albay opens to traffic Oct 30, easing travel after a 15-year stall.
Switch/Gaming
Nintendo Raised The Switch 2’s Price Last Month, But Samsung’s Upgraded 8nm Node Could Make A Cheaper Lite Model Possible
A recent Switch 2 price hike, plus a possible cheaper Lite on Samsung's 8nm node, matters if you're budgeting for a console.
AI
Interactive neuron steering playground for Qwen3.5-4B that runs locally in the browser on WebGPU
A browser-based WebGPU playground for steering Qwen3.5-4B neurons, a hands-on way to experiment with local models.
AI
Spark-X2.6-1.7B, almost the same perf as 4b
Spark-X2.6-1.7B nearly matches a 4B model on SWE-bench Verified with less than half the parameters, good for local use.
Tech
Japan internet giant GMO says hackers posted stolen customer data
GMO Internet is verifying leaked customer data after a cloud breach, a security incident worth knowing for dev and hosting work.
Tech
Palmer Luckey’s Anduril is getting into laptops — and claims they’ll be American-made
Anduril and Qualcomm plan ruggedized Snapdragon laptops for early 2027, a niche but notable new laptop line.
PH
With El Niño, 2026-2027 northeast monsoon may not be as cold
El Niño may weaken the northeast monsoon's cold surges, meaning a milder Christmas season with different weather planning needs.
Switch/Gaming
FromSoftware Remains Silent On The Duskbloods, Yet Switch 2 Datamine Uncovers 13 Total Bloodsworn
Datamine shows 13 Bloodsworn in The Duskbloods, a rare concrete sign of scope while FromSoftware stays silent on the game.
Switch/Gaming
Bloober Team’s Silent Hill remake is set for a 2027 release with the first two actors named, report claims
Reported 2027 release window for the Silent Hill remake with actors named; still a rumor, but a major franchise signal.
PH
Undas 2026: Cemetery schedules and road advisories in Metro Manila
Metro Manila Undas cemetery schedules and road advisories, practical info for getting around this weekend.
Switch/Gaming
Pokémon’s free-to-play MOBA Pokémon Unite is shutting down, The Pokémon Company has confirmed
Pokémon Unite ends service in March 2027, a notable live-service shutdown for a major Pokémon title.
Tech
Type Server Protocol
Microsoft's proposed Type Server Protocol could standardize how editors get type info, affecting Python tooling.
Switch/Gaming
Shenmue 3 Enhanced Has Been Delayed Into Next Year
Shenmue III Enhanced slipped into 2027, so no Q4 2026 release for Switch fans waiting on it.
PH
The Medical City Clark vows compliance with Anti-Hospital Deposit Law
The Medical City Clark commits to the Anti-Hospital Deposit Law, a practical protection for patients seeking emergency care.
Switch/Gaming
Ghost of Yotei studio Sucker Punch reportedly lays off more than two dozen staff as it prepares for its next project
Sucker Punch reportedly lays off over two dozen staff, a signal of industry instability for big studios.
PH
Caap suspends flights at Iloilo airport to give way to emergency drills
Iloilo airport flights are suspended for emergency drills on Oct. 28, affecting travel plans through that airport.
PH
Dizon vows to prioritize overhauling LTO as he returns to DOTr
Dizon pledges LTO overhaul and commuter-focused reforms on returning to DOTr, relevant to transport and license processes.
PH
Maynilad upgrades La Mesa facilities to brace for El Niño
Maynilad is upgrading La Mesa treatment facilities to reduce reliance on Angat-Ipo Dam during the El Niño dry spell.
AI
Apple is adding an AI chatbot to Pages, Keynote, and Numbers
Apple is adding an AI assistant built on Apple and OpenAI models to Pages, Keynote, and Numbers, a productivity shift to watch.
Switch/Gaming
Capcom has temporarily delisted Street Fighter 5 and turned off its servers as it works on PHP security issue
Capcom delisted Street Fighter 5 and shut its servers over a PHP security issue, a real example of PHP-related fallout.
PH
Caloocan City announces road closures, traffic rerouting for Undas
Caloocan closes roads and reroutes traffic near cemeteries on Nov. 1, relevant if you commute through the city.
PH
Hontiveros calls for hydration facilities amid Super El Niño
A senator urges hydration stations and cooling centers as Super El Niño heat intensifies, affecting daily safety.
PH
The case of ex-DA chief Leonardo Montemayor: What we know so far
Former DA chief's rice import allegations keep unfolding, touching on food import policy and consumer prices.
PH
US War chief Hegseth to visit PH; China invited to ASEAN defense meeting --DND
Hegseth's visit and the ADMM-Plus with China invited shape the regional security context for the Philippines.
PH
WALANG PASOK: Mga suspendidong klase sa Miyerkoles, October 28, 2026
Classes are suspended in some areas on Oct 28 due to rising student illness and ASEAN and Bangsamoro events.
PH
DOT urges establishment owners to step up water conservation amid El Niño
DOT asks Mimaropa tourism establishments to conserve water amid El Niño, signaling tighter water supply.
AI
I built an engine that runs Qwen-Flash-Next at nearly 400t/s on cheap(ish) hardware. 3x V100 32GB in an old R740. Originally forked from strata but the engine guts all built for the old Volta generati
A custom engine runs Qwen-Flash-Next near 400 t/s on older V100 hardware, useful if you run local models on budget GPUs.
Tech
Apple releases iOS and macOS 27.2 with new Siri AI features, new Music logo
iOS and macOS 27.2 ship Siri AI features and let users restrict which apps Siri can access.
Tech
Oh nvidia… —>> NVIDIA reportedly not accepting RTX 5090 orders from board partners, even backorders are unavailable
Reports that NVIDIA is not accepting RTX 5090 orders from partners point to tight consumer GPU supply.
PH
MMDA: 2 bus drivers test positive for drugs ahead of Undas
MMDA finds two bus drivers positive for drugs ahead of Undas, a transport safety issue for travelers.
PH
DFA: No deal with Taiwan on undersea cables
DFA denies any special Taiwan arrangement on undersea cable protection, a policy clarification on national security.
PH
COA flags BOC over record mismatch including P1.2-B seized vehicles
COA flags BOC over a seized-asset mismatch including P1.2B in vehicles, an audit issue on government accountability.
PH
PhilHealth partners with drugstore chain to expand free medicines
PhilHealth and Southstar Drug expand free generic medicine access, a practical health benefit for everyday Filipinos.
AI
Retell uses OpenAI models to help power 100M monthly calls
A production case shows GPT-6 Astra leading a voice-agent benchmark at 100M monthly calls, a real-scale data point.
Tech
Roblox downloaded 145GB models from us (including adult content) without asking
Roblox reportedly downloaded 145GB of models without permission, raising data-scraping and consent concerns for creators.
PH
Cloudy skies, rain showers expected in parts of Luzon due to ‘amihan’
The amihan monsoon brings cloudy skies and rain to parts of Luzon through Wednesday, useful for planning.
PH
NTC to monitor telco services, emergency radio groups during 'Undas'
NTC will monitor telco and emergency radio services during Undas (Oct 31 to Nov 2), relevant for travel and connectivity.
PH
BARMM’s Teduray, Lambangian tribes win ancestral land after 2 decades of struggle
Formal recognition of 117,101 hectares of ancestral land for Teduray and Lambangian communities in BARMM.
PH
As Dizon exits, DPWH reinforces LGU role in projects
DPWH now requires LGU coordination in project approvals, changing how public infrastructure gets planned and funded.
PH
Angara welcomes DBM nod to 3,627 new DepEd Sulu positions
DBM approved 3,627 new teaching positions for the Sulu SDO, a funding decision with direct effects on public school staffing.
AI
OpenAI expands partnership with Oracle to bring its apps to ChatGPT
OpenAI's wider Oracle partnership brings business apps and agents into ChatGPT, extending its enterprise reach.
PH
FACT CHECK: Marcos did not call for SC shutdown over budget ruling
A fact check shows a resurfaced 2025 video was misrepresented as Marcos calling for an SC shutdown over the budget ruling.
Switch/Gaming
Capcom Reveals Another Robot Master For Mega Man: Dual Override
New Mega Man: Dual Override robot master footage shows gameplay direction ahead of the release.
Switch/Gaming
Grammy-winning composer uploads Mass Effect 5 music following cancellation news
A composer's Mass Effect 5 music pitch extends the story around the series' cancellation fight.
Tech
Apple acknowledges iPhone Duo display ‘issue’ after reports of cracked screens
Apple confirms an inner-display defect on some iPhone Duo units, relevant to anyone considering the foldable.
AI
Apple Creator Studio gets powerful new AI features using OpenAI models
Apple Creator Studio adds AI features using OpenAI models, relevant if you use Final Cut Pro or Apple's creative apps.
Tech
US officials want Section 702 renewed before damaging court ruling goes public
Senators say officials hid a FISA court ruling on warrantless searches past its release deadline, a privacy and surveillance issue.
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What are the powers of the Supreme Court, responsibilities of the chief justice?
JBC finishes interviews for Supreme Court chief justice, a leadership change in the judiciary taking effect in November.
PH
Make LGU funds ‘results-based’ amid pork barrel concerns — World Bank
World Bank urges results-based LGU funds amid pork barrel concerns, a policy angle relevant to budget oversight.
PH
AFP ready to assist in dela Rosa manhunt if tapped
The AFP offers to assist police in the dela Rosa manhunt if requested, a major development in a political case.
PH
Caraga seafood prices vary sharply between coastal, inland towns
Caraga seafood prices vary sharply between coastal and inland towns, showing regional food price gaps.
PH
Solidum says no need to hoard water as supply sufficient amid El Niño
DOST says water supply is sufficient for months despite El Niño, so there is no need to hoard water.
Tech
PHP Foundation ‘under-funded’ with only 1 full-time staff member, director says
The PHP Foundation's staffing shortfall signals funding strain behind the language's core infrastructure.
PH
Dimaampao vies to be PH’s first Muslim chief justice, vows a ‘more human judiciary’
Dimaampao's bid for chief justice could shape judiciary direction on constitutional rulings and budget disputes.
AI
Canva launches Craft AI Image Generator
Canva launches Craft, its in-house AI image generator, adding a new option for design workflows in a widely used tool.
Switch/Gaming
Dragon's Dogma 2: Dark Arisen Title Update 4.1 Now Live On Switch 2, Here Are The Full Patch Notes
Dragon's Dogma 2 Dark Arisen 4.1 brings Switch 2 fixes to vocations, pawns, and enemies, relevant if you play it.
Switch/Gaming
Zelda: Ocarina Of Time Midnight Launches Announced For Nintendo New York And San Francisco Stores
Nintendo is holding midnight Zelda: Ocarina of Time Switch 2 launch events at NY and SF stores.
AI
PSA: Qwen-3.8-FN is about to win the 2026 ARC-AGI-3 challenge
Qwen agents may dominate the ARC-AGI-3 Kaggle competition, a useful signal on which open models lead agent benchmarks.
Tech
Price 5080 10 days
One buyer's RTX 5080 price jumped about $660 in ten days, a sign of GPU pricing pressure for gamers and builders.
Tech
Nietzschian Debugger
An open-source GitHub debugger project gaining traction with developers, a niche tool you can try today.
PH
FACT CHECK: No official statement implies Marcos’ intent to declare war, martial law
A fact check separates rumor from policy on Marcos declaring war or martial law, clarifying what the President can do.
Switch/Gaming
Nintendo Expands Switch Online's Game Boy Library With Three More Titles
Three more Game Boy titles join Switch Online, a small but ongoing expansion of the retro library.
Tech
The EPA Is Quietly Killing Its Web Archive
The EPA is removing archived web pages, a loss of public data that developers and researchers should watch.
PH
Globe introduces Prepaid Traveler SIM with travel perks
Globe's Prepaid Traveler SIM offers eSIM options with data perks, relevant if you travel or have visitors.
Monday, Oct 26
AI
Anthropic officially files for its public debut
Anthropic's IPO filing exposes its revenue, losses and control structure, a rare inside look at a frontier AI lab.
Switch/Gaming
Hackers Begin Dumping Nintendo Switch 2 Games As Expanded Exploit Breaks Console Security
Switch 2 jailbreak is now dumping full game files like Mario Kart World, so expect Nintendo countermeasures and piracy fallout.
AI
Introducing GPT-6.1 Terra
GPT-6.1 Terra adds fast visual reasoning and computer use at a lower price, which matters for cheaper agent workloads.
PH
Solane to lower LPG prices starting Oct. 27, 2026
LPG prices drop P4.55/kg effective Oct 27, a direct household cost relief for Filipinos.
PH
Analog TV broadcasts in Mega Manila to end on November 22
Analog TV in Mega Manila switches off Nov 22, so households relying on antennas need a digital setup soon.
PH
BIR suspends controversial QR badge requirement
BIR suspends the mandatory Registration Seal badge, easing compliance pressure on online sellers and freelancers.
AI
Have 8 GB of VRAM and 32 GB of RAM? You can run Qwen 3.8 Flash Next at up to 900 t/s PP and 30 t/s TG!
Qwen 3.8 Flash Next reportedly runs well on 8GB VRAM with 32GB RAM, a practical option for local LLM users.
PH
Upcoming 49th ASEAN Summit causes flight cancellations
ASEAN Summit Nov 16-18 brings a non-working holiday and flight cancellations, affecting Manila travel plans.
Tech
Microsoft offers buyouts to 60,000 employees
Microsoft is offering voluntary buyouts to up to 60,000 employees, a major signal for the software industry.
Switch/Gaming
‘Save Mass Effect’ petition cracks 200,000 signatures as fans plead for the series to continue
EA is closing BioWare, a major blow to Mass Effect and Dragon Age, with a 200k-signature fan petition underway.
AI
Working with academic communities to build scientific understanding
OpenAI published checkable math and physics results with outside experts, a concrete test of AI research claims.
PH
DICT and BetterGov.PH partner to co-develop Gov.ph web portal
DICT and BetterGov.PH will co-develop the gov.ph portal with open codebase, a meaningful shift in government tech.
AI
PSA: llama.cpp CVE-2026-116096
A llama.cpp CVE in the Pocket-TTS component affects local AI setups, so update or check your build.
Tech
muOS Andromeda Is Now Available; Packed With More Than 1200 Changes
muOS Andromeda adds 1,200+ changes and new device support, a notable firmware update for retro handheld owners.
AI
boro64/Ternary-Nemotron-3.5-Lightning-30B-A3B-GGUF · Hugging Face
A ternary 30B MoE GGUF runs on a 12GB GPU with 368K context in stock llama.cpp, a practical local model win.
Tech
AI Helps Uncover PHP2Shell Flaws That Put Websites Worldwide at Risk
AI helped researchers uncover PHP2Shell flaws affecting websites worldwide, a security story developers should track.
PH
Vince Dizon returns as DoTR Secretary
Vince Dizon returns to DOTr as Giovanni Lopez moves to DPWH, a transport leadership change affecting commuters.
AI
tencent/Hy-SimulMT-30B-A3B · Hugging Face
Tencent's Hy-SimulMT open model offers real-time bidirectional Chinese-English speech translation with GGUF builds.
Tech
Apple unveils all-new iPad mini: OLED, thinner design, more
The new iPad mini adds an OLED display and A20 Pro chip, a notable chip refresh even though it's not a laptop.
AI
Claude Code AI finds a cryptominer on a Mac; says it didn’t put it there
Claude Code reportedly found a cryptominer eating CPU on a Mac and denied installing it, a cautionary tale for agent use.
AI
Nanbeige4.3-33B Quantised GGUF
Nanbeige4.3-33B now has quantized GGUFs from 13.7GB to 35GB, with a 20.3GB option suited to 32GB hardware.
Switch/Gaming
Arkane now has until mid-December to find a buyer as Microsoft extends its deadline
Arkane's Microsoft deadline extended to mid-December, so Dishonored studio closure risk remains live.
PH
3 Negros groups unite vs ‘World Bank-DOTr scheme’ on transport modernization
Negros groups oppose the World Bank-DOTr jeepney modernization scheme, a transport policy affecting local commuters.
Switch/Gaming
NERS reports Deltarune Chapter 5 files for Switch 2
A Switch 2 rating filing points to a Deltarune Chapter 5 release on the console, so a launch could be near.
PH
vivo V80 pre-orders open in the Philippines with ENHYPEN VVIP tickets for the first 100 buyers
vivo V80 pre-orders are open in the Philippines, with VVIP concert tickets for the first 100 buyers.
AI
RTX 3080 20GB got reBAR and P2P unlock! +70% prompt processing speed
A P2P unlock on RTX 3080 20GB reportedly boosts tensor-parallel prompt processing by about 70%, useful for multi-GPU builds.
AI
Fast voice agents with ConvFill
ConvFill pairs a 0.6B talker with a large reasoner for faster voice agents, a practical low-latency pattern to try.
AI
Can AI help solve the COBOL code crisis?
OpenAI says its AI can help modernize COBOL systems that banks and governments still depend on.
AI
SMH, seriously? -->> NVIDIA Eyes Software Revenue With a $2,000 per GPU Yearly Figure From Huang
NVIDIA is reportedly eyeing a $2,000-per-GPU yearly software revenue figure, a notable shift in its business model.
Switch/Gaming
Zelda Switch 2 console already in stores, with one buyer unboxing a pre-order
Zelda Switch 2 consoles are already reaching stores ahead of pre-order dates, so launch-window stock may be looser than expected.
Tech
CSS-Tricks has a new owner
CSS-Tricks changed hands, which matters to web developers who rely on its long-running resource archive.
Switch/Gaming
Helldivers 3 isn’t in development because its biggest competitor would be Helldivers 2, Arrowhead CCO says
Arrowhead says Helldivers 3 isn't in development, as Helldivers 2 is the priority for its player base.
Switch/Gaming
The actor rumoured to be playing Lucia in GTA 6 actively ignored questions about it during an introductory livestream
Actor rumored to play Lucia in GTA 6 avoided questions during a livestream, keeping the casting speculation alive.
Tech
Pharo 14
Pharo 14 is out, a notable release for the Smalltalk ecosystem.
AI
Researchers from Stanford and UC Berkeley Introduce TokenGate: Token-Gated Attention Makes Long-Context Prefill Up to 11.3x Faster
TokenGate claims token-gated attention speeds up long-context prefill up to 11.3x, though the claim is unverified.
Sunday, Oct 25
Tech
Touchscreen OLED MacBook Pro launches this week, here’s how the lineup will look
Apple's first touchscreen MacBook Pro with OLED launches this week, a major Mac redesign at a premium price.
PH
POCO C95 Pro arrives with Php 11,999 early bird price
POCO C95 Pro arrives in the Philippines at P11,999 early bird with a 7500mAh battery, a strong budget option.
Switch/Gaming
Delta 2.0 Is Here With Some Massive Updates
Delta 2.0 brings major updates to one of the biggest Nintendo emulators on iOS, relevant for emulation fans.
Tech
GameNative Drops Their 1.4 Pre-Release With Some More Focused Updates
GameNative 1.4 pre-release improves Android game playability, useful for handheld and Android gaming users.
AI
r/opensource just banned AI, non-English speakers, and more
r/opensource banned AI-made projects, a notable signal of community pushback against AI-generated code.