Tech & AI News Roundup — October 11, 2026, 4:02 AM UTC

Quick links to what's actually happening in AI, tech, and IT right now — curated from real reporting, not rewritten, so you can go read the full story wherever it's genuinely worth your time.

The Telo MT1 is a big truck trapped in a tiny truck’s body

I'm bouncing down the road in San Carlos, California, zipping past behemoth tech companies like EA and Oracle, in America's smallest electric truck. The Telo MT1 (which stands for "mini truck") unquestionably turns heads because it looks so remarkably different from everything else on the market right now. It has a nearly cab-over design, meaning that front-seat passengers sit almost directly over — The Verge

Microsoft tries to spark new life into Windows

When Microsoft released Windows 11 five years ago, it felt like an operating system that was still being renovated, a work in progress. You'd think by now that those renovations would be complete, with Microsoft turning its attention to Windows 12. Instead, Windows 11 feels like it's here to stay, forming the foundation for Microsoft's next big ambition: transforming Windows into an agentic OS. At — The Verge

We can’t help treating AI like it’s human. But should we?

"When we are drawn into even the most primitive exchanges with a relational artifact, we believe it cares for us," Dr. Sherry Turkle writes. "And we are wired to care for it in return." — TechCrunch

Tesla renames ‘Full Self-Driving’ to ‘Tesla Assisted Driving’ in Europe

The name change is enough for Germany's transport minister to start advocating for Europe-wide adoption of the driver assistance software. — TechCrunch

Apple Drops Intel Macs From Magic Mouse and Trackpad Compatibility Lists

Apple has removed Intel Macs from its US Magic Mouse and Magic Trackpad compatibility lists, but the USB-C accessories reportedly continue working. The post Apple Drops Intel Macs From Magic Mouse and Trackpad Compatibility Lists appeared first on TechRepublic. — TechRepublic

AI Agents, Local Hardware, and Security Risks Reshape Tech

Explore the latest tech news, from ChatGPT's interactive AI tools and Microsoft's new hardware to cybersecurity threats, robotics, and Big Tech shakeups. The post AI Agents, Local Hardware, and Security Risks Reshape Tech appeared first on TechRepublic. — TechRepublic

Rocket Report: A rare Falcon 9 scrub; is it just about Vulcan's time to shine?

"I can say we’re weeks away from launching on Vulcan." — Ars Technica

The Best Mac Desktop to Buy (2026): Mac Mini, Mac Studio, or iMac?

Apple’s Mac desktops have become some of the most sought-after computers this year, driven by surging interest in agentic AI. Here’s which model to buy depending on your use case. — Wired