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Software only has value when shipped; faster release cadence matters. Development, deployment, and operations require different thinking, metrics, and investments, Titus Winters explained in his talk Software Workflow Optimization at Craft Conference. He mentioned four impacts in tech: product success, compute capacity, engineering capacity, and strategic innovation. The biggest expense is people, not compute, which goes mostly unmeasured. AI shifts engineers toward deeper problem understanding, not fewer engineers, he argued. Developing software with or without AI, we have to carefully reason about the goals, inputs, and outputs of each phase of the software workflow, Winters mentioned. He referred to the paper Develop, Deploy, Operate - a holistic model for understanding the costs and value of software development that he wrote with Leah Rivers and Salim Virji, which provides guidance for reasoning about impact and efficiency in the software process, whether AI-assisted or not.

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Updated jeu. 15 octobre 2026 à 2 h 35 p.m. UTCTORONTO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Oct 15, 2026--Samsung Canada today announced Ask Us Anything, a new initiative designed to answer Canadians' questions about foldable smartphones. This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20261015943171/en/Samsung Canada Launches Ask Us Anything to Answer Canadians' Questions About Foldable Phones. Foldable smartphones are moving quickly from emerging technology to the mainstream. As more Canadians consider whether their next phone could be a foldable, the questions that once kept the category at a distance – from durability and everyday use to productivity and switching – have become more immediate. Canadians want to know whether the foldable experience is ready for the way they live now. After eight years of foldable innovation, Samsung has helped shape and advance the category from its earliest days. Along the way, Samsung has seen consumer questions evolve from understanding the technology itself to understanding how foldable devices fit into everyday life.

As foldables move into the mainstream, Samsung Canada is drawing on eight years of experience to give Canadians the practical answers and added confidence they need to decide whether now is the time to make the switch Samsung Canada today announced Ask Us Anything, a new initiative designed to answer Canadians' questions about foldable smartphones.

Some 250 participating companies span production, AI, streaming, cloud, infrastructure and technologies reshaping the business of media Washington, D. C. — The technologies changing media are increasingly interconnected, and the companies gathering at NAB Show New York 2026, Oct. 21–22 at the Javits Center, reflect an industry where production, streaming, artificial intelligence, cloud infrastructure and business strategy are converging.

Apple’s debut in the foldable market was always going to have an impact on Android foldables, with many brands having been optimistic that it would have a positive ripple effect. For Samsung, that appears to be true, as the company says that interest in its Galaxy Z Fold 8 remains significantly higher following the iPhone Duo’s announcement. Speaking to Forbes, Samsung’s UK VP over mobile said that demand for Galaxy Z Fold 8 has risen following the debut of iPhone Duo, with search interest even higher — apparently up by 300%.

Activision believes there’s a “Call of Duty tax” on the way the series is covered by games media these days, according to an executive. In an interview with The Game Business, Activision chief marketing officer Tyler Bahl was asked whether he felt that traditional games media doesn’t cover Call of Duty like it used to, and whether most of the coverage these days comes from the Call of Duty influencers and community. Bahl replied that while he did think the series was still covered by traditional games media, he feels the fact it’s been around for so long means some have started to forget the work that goes into each entry. “I think we get the coverage, but we call it the ‘Call of Duty tax’,” he replied. “When we’re thinking about the reviews or we’re thinking about the reception and stuff, in a lot of ways there’s obviously a lot of fandom around indie games, and excitement around, new games popping up every day on Steam. “And I think in a lot of ways, Call of Duty has been here for a very long time. And with that, you know, people sometimes forget that there’s so much work that goes into making these games.

By Lee GriffiThe Waterloo Regional Police Service (WRPS) is encouraging residents to be aware of smart tracking devices and their potential misuse following reports of unidentified trackers on personal property and vehicles. At the same time, one of Canada’s leading tech gurus said the WRPS report shows the duality of the today’s technology. “It can save you the heartache of losing something by zeroing in on where it is, but at the same time, that very same technology can be used against an unwitting victim to identify when they may or may not be home,” said London-based Carmi Levy. Bluetooth tracking devices commonly help locate personal items such as keys, wallets, luggage and other valuables. Using Bluetooth technology and nearby mobile devices, these trackers can provide location updates and help owners recover misplaced property. While these devices offer many practical benefits, investigators have seen an increase in reports of tracking devices being placed on vehicles and personal belongings without the owner's knowledge or consent. “They can be misused to monitor an individual's movements and daily activities without their knowledge.

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Rockstar Games has released the launch trailer for 'GTA6,' reaffirming its November 19 release date. On the 15th, a 1-minute and 30-second GTA6 launch trailer was released on Rockstar Games' official YouTube channel. The video begins with Jason taking a phone call from Lucia while working on a boat, followed by a sequence showing Jason and Lucia speeding down the highway in a convertible, gearing up to perform a heist, and sharing romantic moments together. Just as with the GTA6 Extended Look revealed via Netflix in late August, this trailer is drawing praise from players for its lighting, visuals, and cinematic direction that push current-generation consoles to their absolute limits. Furthermore, the trailer once again solidified the partnership with PlayStation. Right as the video starts, the text 'PLAYS BEST ON PS5' is displayed, emphasizing that GTA6 will deliver an optimal play experience particularly on the PS5 by supporting a variety of features. Reaffirming its release date on November 19, 2026 with the release of this launch trailer, GTA6 is the latest entry in the GTA series developed by Rockstar Games.

There’s a lot to be optimistic about in the Technology sector as 2 analysts just weighed in on Penguin Solutions (PENG) and Applied Materials (AMAT) with bullish sentiments. Penguin Solutions (PENG)In a report released yesterday, Katherine Murphy from Goldman Sachs maintained a Buy rating on Penguin Solutions, with a price target of $85.00. The company’s shares closed last Wednesday at $72.95. According to TipRanks.com, Murphy is a 5-star analyst with an average return of 63.5% and a 65.1% success rate.