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Microsoft released the October 2026 Patch Tuesday update KB5127648 to fix crashes in games and apps using AC-3 audio on Windows 11 24H2 and later. This resolves issues from the September 2026 preview update KB5124010 that caused applications to fail or close unexpectedly. The fix addresses audio decoding problems affecting specific hardware configurations.
AT&T, the NBA, and WNBA launch the fourth-generation High-Speed Arena Network on October 19, 2026. Supported by more than 68,000 miles of fiber, the system transports more than 118 concurrent streams per game for the 2027-28 season. The partners also extend their marketing partnership that began in 2018.
Canonical releases Multipass 1.17 adding direct support for Debian and other Linux distributions beyond Ubuntu. The update introduces availability zones for local cloud simulation, a redesigned image catalog, and a new Host Compute System driver for Microsoft Windows. It also adds POWER PPC64EL and IBM s390x architecture support alongside a default switch to Ubuntu 26.04 LTS.
Ayn recently announced the Odin 3 Portal handheld gaming device powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon Q8 SoC. The unit features a 9,000mAh battery, Hall Effect joysticks, and weighs around 450 grams. Pricing remains unannounced but may rise $50 to $100 above the $369 base model due to AI component costs.