Tech & AI News Roundup — October 12, 2026, 10:02 PM 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.

Will the HomeView be Apple’s first smart home success?

Apple will announce a new smart home hub on Tuesday called the HomeView, according to Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman. Over the past couple of years, we’ve seen There have been multiple reports that Apple was working on a new smart home product, but now it seems the product has a name and a launch date. Gurman […] — TechCrunch

Aaron Sorkin’s ‘Social Reckoning’ is off to a weak start

What does this mean for a fall full of movies starring villainous tech CEOs? — TechCrunch

A college in Illinois tried to cancel its Flock contact and it refused

BOULDER, CO - MARCH 5:A Flock Safety license plate recognition camera is seen near the intersection of Marine Street and Arapahoe Avenue in Boulder on Thursday, March 5, 2026. (Photo by Matthew Jonas/MediaNews Group/Boulder Daily Camera via Getty Images) | MediaNews Group via Getty Images In April of 2025, Elgin Community College had six Flock safety cameras installed to "enhance the safety and se — The Verge

Why the LeapPad couldn’t survive the iPad

For multiple years, the hottest toy in the United States was a book. But not just any book: a smart book that could play sounds and respond to taps and help kids learn to read. However, buying it came with a high price and big parenting questions. On the next episode of Version History, David Pierce is joined by The Verge's Andru Marino and Jennifer Pattison Tuohy to explain how the LeapPad worked — The Verge

'Careless use of AI is the real threat - not the ghost stories'

Meredith Whittaker says the tech has been misunderstood, in an exclusive interview with BBC Global Women. — BBC Technology

QuickBooks Online Review: Features, Pricing, and Pros & Cons (2026)

Our QuickBooks Online review covers pricing, accounting features, AI tools, pros and cons, and which plan is best for your business The post QuickBooks Online Review: Features, Pricing, and Pros & Cons (2026) appeared first on TechRepublic. — TechRepublic

Instacart Promo Code: $15 Off | October 2026

Find the best Instacart promo code for massive savings in October 2026. — Wired

Lovehoney Coupon Offers: Toys, Lingerie, and Gift Set Discounts

Save on Lovehoney, including bestselling toys, lingerie, and popular gift sets for date nights, self-care, and couples’ play. — Wired