SD Times News Roundup: Oct. 9, 2026 — OpenAI adds speed capabilities; Functionize’s new MCP server; Lower SMB pricing for Java SE Universal Subscription

This week's roundup includes news from OpenAI with new speed capabilities, Functionalize's MCP and Java SE pricing.

Chat log with Gemini about the realization that Minecraft is a game engine, the impression of Craftopia, and installing a VRM plugin in Godot

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Visual Studio Magazine

Microsoft and GitHub Keep Giving AI Agents More Power -- and More Restrictions

Recent releases expand AI coding agents' capabilities while adding sandboxing, monitoring and enterprise controls that can restrict their autonomy and even their availability.

What is the Future of Engineers? A Study on Programming Skills in the AI Era

Hello, good evening, this is Yasharia!Recently, there is a conversation I often hear in the engineering community."If AI ...
AppleInsider

Best Mac Studio Deals

The best deals on the Mac Studio are in effect today, with Apple resellers offering significant discounts on the powerful tech. You can order the high-performance Mac Studio right now and save money ...
NPR

Studio 2

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