Tuesday, October 13, 2026 · Atlanta
D's Personal Actionable Morning Newspaper
Front Page · Apple & Home Tech · Reuters
Apple's 'Welcome home' press experience starts at 9 a.m. ET. The rumored screen, HomePod mini and Apple TV matter less than whether Apple's new system can actually control a mixed-device home.
3D Printing & CAD · Tomshardware
The S1 scanner is slated for November, with capabilities and price still undisclosed. The useful question is whether it can turn real parts into workable CAD geometry rather than just pretty meshes.
Atlanta Tonight · Atlantabg
At 7 p.m., Atlanta Botanical Garden hosts author Felicia Feaster for 'The Frightful Botanical.' The event is free and open to the public; Day Hall opens at 6.
AI & Development · Theverge
Wonder and Wonder Full launched Monday for Muse Code subscribers, while Wonder is also accessible through Meta's Model API. This is a real new model family, not another iPad interface update.
Atlanta & Nightlife · Wabe
Whiplash Comedy Club opened October 12 above City Winery, bringing a larger, more polished room from the founder of Laughing Skull Lounge.
Mac Software & Productivity · Tomshardware
ArtCraft creator Brandon Thomas has added GridCraft, DeckCraft and WordCraft—early open-source attempts at spreadsheet, presentation and word-processing software.
Atlanta & Maker · Piedmontpark
Scraplanta recycled materials and an open-ended make-something atmosphere make this a low-friction maker outing.
Atlanta & Live Music · Ticketmaster
The Lost Tour stops in Atlanta on Tuesday with Alex G listed alongside her. Official ticket listings show the date and venue.
Atlanta & Live Music · Rodgab
The duo's OurHome Tour is at The Eastern October 13; doors are listed for 7 p.m. and the show for 8.
Atlanta & Live Music · Concertowl
The Dark World Tour is scheduled for 8 p.m., with Jonathan Hultén also listed. The performance is reserved seating.
Atlanta & Outdoors · Piedmontpark
The Conservancy's weekly Tuesday walking club meets at Dockside Atlanta and explores a different park route.
Atlanta & Art · Creativeloafing
The museum's Tuesday listing features 'Realism Revisited' and 'Conversations with Collections' with no admission charge.
Atlanta & Books · Creativeloafing
Eagle Eye Book Shop lists a 7 p.m. event for the new graphic novel The Terror Within, including a photo and signed copy.
Atlanta & Books · Creativeloafing
Attorney-author McCracken Poston Jr. is listed for a 7:15 p.m. discussion about Zenith Man, the remarkable Alvin Ridley case.
Atlanta & Family · Creativeloafing
Creative Loafing lists the fair across from Center Parc Stadium, with Tuesday general admission at $5 for visitors over 42 inches and individual ride tickets sold separately.
Space & Sky · Space
On October 13, Vesta rises around sunset and stays up all night, near the constellation Cetus. At roughly magnitude 6.5, binoculars or a telescope are the realistic way to see it.
Photography & Space · Science
The October 13 Astronomy Picture of the Day is a carefully timed wide-angle composite from Chile's Atacama Desert, with zodiacal light, airglow and a nearly vertical Milky Way.
Games & iPad · Theverge
The space-exploration game is planned as a nearly full mobile port, free to try, with touch controls and controller support; multiplayer and settlements are the big omissions.
Home Tech & Security · Ft
Anthropic researchers warn that autonomous agents could exploit weakly secured connected devices. The practical response is basic isolation and updates, not another doom headline.
ESPN · Sports · Auburn Tigers Football
Record 5-4 · 10th in SEC · Sat, November 14th at 12:00 PM EST
Auburn visits Mississippi State in SEC playOregon's 'Shoe Ducks' jab at Ohio State tops college football Week 10 trolls
Sports Tonight · MLB
The Guardians won Monday's opener 7–3. The Braves are already out, but tonight's game is a live postseason option on TBS.
Gadgets & Wearables · Theverge
Google's new tracker has a larger OLED screen, replaceable battery, ECG and improved automatic activity recognition, but no NFC payments or on-wrist calls.
AI Business & Infrastructure · Theverge
Microsoft says its third-generation inference chip will begin production deployment in 2027, with higher token throughput per unit of power.
Atlanta & Tomorrow · Piedmontpark
The Conservancy lists a hands-on cider-making workshop Wednesday, October 14, from 6 to 7:30 p.m., with a pint to take home.
Atlanta & Movies · Atlantaonthecheap
Atlanta on the Cheap lists the Roswell theater's recurring Tuesday price; check the actual film and showtime before driving.
Home AV & Useful Apps · Press
Amazon says its mobile Shopping app can identify products inspired by scenes in hundreds of Prime Video titles, while 'Shop the Show' covers thousands.
Cars & SUV Shortlist · Caranddriver
Jeep's planned high-output Grand Wagoneer hybrid pairs three-row scale with a claimed 647 horsepower and a range-extender approach; verify real-world ride and availability before considering it.
Atlanta & At Home · Atlantabg
The organizer says Felicia Feaster's 7 p.m. Alston Lecture will also stream on the Garden's Facebook page.
A young elephant seal repeatedly turned up on Rio de Janeiro beaches and became an unlikely local celebrity nicknamed 'Leôncio.' Wildlife workers urged admirers to give the healthy animal room to rest.
Source →Asteroid Vesta, at opposition tonight, is one of the asteroid belt's largest objects and can become just bright enough for binocular viewing from Earth. Opposition means it sits opposite the Sun in our sky and stays visible all night.
October 13, 2010: the last of 33 Chilean miners was brought safely to the surface after 69 days underground. On this date in 1775, the Continental Congress also authorized the first naval force—the date recognized as the U.S. Navy's birthday.
Read more →Today's entertainment-only horoscope: communication overload can make a simple task feel larger than it is. Choose one conversation to finish well, protect a little quiet time, and let home be the reset button this evening. A small practical win is more satisfying than ten half-started projects.
Virgo horoscope →9:00 a.m. ET: check Apple's Newsroom for the actual 'Welcome home' smart-home announcements; compare confirmed features with HomeControl and Sonos.
10:00–10:45 a.m.: Piedmont Park Conservancy's weekly guided walk meets at Dockside Atlanta.
Today: Bambu Lab's S1 scanner is teased for November; save two real-world parts for a future accuracy test rather than preordering blind.
6:00–9:00 p.m.: free Community Craft Night at Piedmont Park Community Center.
7:00 p.m.: free 'Frightful Botanical' lecture at Atlanta Botanical Garden; an organizer livestream is also planned.
7:30 p.m.: Phoebe Bridgers at State Farm Arena; 8:00 p.m.: Rodrigo y Gabriela at The Eastern or Chelsea Wolfe at Buckhead Theatre.
8:00 p.m.: Guardians at Rays, ALCS Game 2 on TBS; Cleveland leads 1–0.
Tonight: asteroid Vesta is at opposition; use binoculars and a sky chart if the sky is clear.
Plan tomorrow: Piedmont Park cider-making workshop at 6 p.m.; check registration.