Tech & AI News Roundup — October 13, 2026, 1:02 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.

39-year-old unvaccinated woman becomes 6th measles death in Pennsylvania

As of Friday, state health officials reported 1,136 cases across 41 counties. — Ars Technica

Cisco Announces Webex AI Agents for Meetings and Customer Service

Cisco announces Webex AI agents for meetings and customer service. Learn what IT teams should check about availability, integrations and access controls. The post Cisco Announces Webex AI Agents for Meetings and Customer Service appeared first on TechRepublic. — TechRepublic

Apple HomeView Expected in November: What Buyers Should Know

Apple HomeView is reportedly due in November. Explore its expected designs, colors and Siri features, plus the compatibility questions buyers should ask. The post Apple HomeView Expected in November: What Buyers Should Know appeared first on TechRepublic. — TechRepublic

WHO report on Russian lab worker death highlights "key uncertainty"

Without a cause of death, it's unclear if Russia's precautions were the right ones. — Ars Technica

Smart ring maker Ultrahuman to roll out biological-age model across UAE

Ultrahuman and Abu Dhabi will spend the next two years working on research and clinical validation of the model. — TechCrunch

No Man’s Sky is coming to the iPhone and iPad

The No Man's Sky universe is about to get a little bit smaller - but in a good way. Hello Games announced that its long-running sci-fi exploration game will be coming to iOS, with versions for both the iPhone and iPad available starting on October 28th. According to Hello's Sean Murray, the mobile version of the game is essentially the full No Man's Sky experience. "I guess I should say this is no — The Verge

Android is the best and worst thing about Googlebooks

I’ve been testing two Googlebooks: this Asus model, and HP’s too. My first week with the new Android-powered laptops has been about as rocky as anyone's, but I've slowly learned to like them, even if love still feels a ways off. Every moment that's impressed me has been thanks to Android, whether I've been accessing a native version of a useful app or quickly checking my phone notifications from t — The Verge

TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 starts tomorrow: Your final chance to secure up to $100 ticket savings

Tomorrow at 8 a.m. PT, it all begins. 10,000+ founders, investors, and tech operators will gather at San Francisco’s Moscone West for TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 for three days of ideas, connections, and startups shaping what comes next. This is your last 24 hours to secure ticket savings of up to $100, and get 50% off a second. — TechCrunch