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Kyocera Launches New 'KMH Series' Thermal Printhead Mass Production Slated for October 2026

Kyocera announced the launch of its new KMH Series thermal printhead, with mass production slated for October 2026. Additionally, Kyocera and Tohoku University developed the world's first technology to integrate optical isolators directly onto silicon photonics chips.

Kyocera and Tohoku University Develop World's First Technology to Integrate Optical Isolators Directly onto Silicon Photonics Chips

Kyocera and Tohoku University announced the world's first technology to integrate optical isolators directly onto silicon photonics chips, a breakthrough for AI and optical communications.

World's First: Kyocera and Tohoku University Develop Technology to Integrate Optical Isolators Directly onto Silicon Photonics Chips

Kyocera and Tohoku University have developed the world's first technology to integrate optical isolators directly onto silicon photonics chips, a breakthrough for AI and optical communications.

Apple Unveils HomeView, New Apple TV 4K, HomePod mini 2

Apple has announced a range of smart home and entertainment products, including the HomeView Hub, a 7-inch smart display with Siri AI, FaceTime, and multi-user recognition. Initially unavailable in the EU due to Siri AI restrictions, the Hub is priced at $299. Other launches include the second-generation HomePod mini (€169, with 360-degree sound and Sound Glow) and a new Apple TV 4K (€349, shipping November 13), featuring an A19 chip and four-speaker surround support. Additionally, Apple introduced the Home Collection, a series of Matter-compatible smart home accessories (video doorbell, cameras, smart lock, thermostats) developed with LG Electronics and Schneider Electric, available from December 2026.

• Apple's HomeView Hub is a 7-inch smart display with Siri AI, FaceTime, and multi-user recognition, priced at $299 and not initially available in the EU.
• The new Apple TV 4K costs €349, ships on November 13, and features an A19 chip with support for four-speaker surround sound.
• HomePod mini 2 costs €169 and includes 360-degree sound and the Sound Glow feature.

Apple to launch HomeView smart home hub

Apple is set to announce its new smart home hub, HomeView (or Homeview), on Tuesday, October 13, 2026, at an event themed 'Welcome home' in New York at 9:00 AM ET, with no live stream. Powered by Siri and an A18 chip, HomeView features a 6-inch square display, runs on a new homeOS, and comes in tabletop and wall-mounted versions. The event will also unveil updated Apple TV and HomePod mini models, and Apple has partnered with LG to develop a smart lock, thermostat, and doorbell (also reported as doorbell, camera, and thermostat). Initial availability may be limited to English-speaking markets, with a delayed European release. New Macs and iPads are expected later in October, but not at this event.

• Apple's October 13, 2026 event, themed 'Welcome home', will announce the HomeView smart home hub.
• HomeView features a 6-inch square display, an A18 chip, runs on homeOS, and comes in tabletop and wall-mounted variants.
• The event will also introduce updated Apple TV and HomePod mini models, and a partnership with LG for smart home accessories (lock, thermostat, doorbell).

Stocks Rise, Overbought Energy Names Flagged

Stocks finished higher on the week, with the S&P 500 up 1.2%, the Dow up 0.9%, and the Nasdaq up 0.6%. A rally in energy stocks, driven by rising oil prices due to Hurricane Isaias and Iran tanker attacks, pushed several names into overbought territory based on RSI. Valero Energy and Phillips 66 saw notable gains with RSI readings above 70. Marathon Petroleum surged 35% to an RSI of 82. Outside energy, industrial software maker PTC also surged 35% to an RSI of 79 after Schneider Electric agreed to acquire it for $205 per share in an all-cash deal valuing equity at about $22.6 billion. Other overbought names mentioned include Vylor and Everpure.

• S&P 500 gained 1.2% for the week, Dow +0.9%, Nasdaq +0.6%.
• Marathon Petroleum jumped 35% to RSI of 82.
• Schneider Electric agreed to acquire PTC in all-cash deal at $205 per share, valuing equity at ~$22.6B.