Friday, October 23, 2026 · Atlanta
D’s actionable morning newspaper: faster slicing, an outrageous V-8 SUV, track cars nearby, clever Mac tools and a genuinely full Atlanta weekend.
Front Page · Front Page · 3D Printing & Maker Tools · Raise3d
Raise3D’s October 21 update claims 40–50% faster FFF slicing and twice-as-fast G-code previews, with some models seeing bigger gains; benchmark the software, not the marketing.
Front Page · Cars & SUV Shopping · News
Cadillac’s October 22 reveal brings a 252-unit 125th Anniversary Escalade-V, bespoke VIN selection and a very real buy-now decision.
Front Page · Atlanta & Experiences · Shiftatlanta
Track cars, drift builds, exotics and hands-on motorsport conversations arrive at Pontoon Brewing October 24, 11 a.m.–3 p.m.; spectators can attend free with a $10 donation requested.
AI & Developer Tools · Developers
The October 22 API update supports up to 400 typed questions per request, image inputs and shared-input caching—useful for a controlled editorial-classification experiment.
AI & Audio Tools · Developers
OpenAI’s October 16 prompt-to-voice release opens an intriguing experiment: a recognizable Wake Up narrator without hiring a voice actor.
Apple & Mac Apps · Github
A new MIT-licensed SwiftUI utility can show Claude/Codex approval requests and coding-plan usage alongside music controls, reminders and a file shelf.
Developer Workflow & Costs · Github
An October 22 metrics update makes custom AI tooling visible by name rather than hiding it in a generic usage bucket.
Developer Workflow · Github
The October 22 update saves the Files changed whitespace view and improves new/deleted-file comparison in split mode.
AI & Developer Tools · Github
Pi’s October 21 release offers a small, extensible terminal agent; its appeal is control of tools, prompts and model choice rather than a glossy IDE.
AI & Creative Tools · Github
The open-source OTTO desktop project combines a Tauri interface, FastAPI backend, model choice and local Apple-silicon inference.
Atlanta · Family & Engineering · Atlantaonthecheap
Saturday’s October 24 public-safety festival in Marietta combines candy with fire trucks, specialist vehicles and the people who operate them.
Watches & Design · Marathonwatch
The $2,750 41mm Titanium GSAR Type II is officially listed, with a November 17 order date—not available to buy this morning.
Science & Curiosity · Science
NASA’s October 22 Astronomy Picture of the Day explains how material from destroyed worlds can change the color of a dead star.
Atlanta · Theater & Family · Discoveratlanta
The eight-time Tony-winning musical has Friday October 23 at 8 p.m. and Saturday October 24 performances before the local production closes.
Atlanta · Family & Tonight · Atlantaonthecheap
The free October 23 event runs 6–9:30 p.m. with costumes, a science show, trick-or-treating and after-dark aerial performers.
Atlanta · Family & Tonight · Atlantaonthecheap
Lawrenceville Lawn hosts a no-admission-charge Halloween evening October 23, 6–9 p.m., with a treat trail and food trucks.
Atlanta · Art & Family · Discoveratlanta
Scarecrows in the Garden is open today 9 a.m.–7 p.m.; its 50th-anniversary display adds giant community-made designs and a visitor vote.
Atlanta · Music & Tonight · Discoveratlanta
Layla Mason is scheduled at Fire Maker Brewing on Chattahoochee Avenue tonight; music is free, with a covered-patio fallback.
Atlanta · Dining · Discoveratlanta
Zephyr Southern Brasserie’s Friday cheese-board series runs 3–11 p.m. October 23, highlighting changing local artisan cheeses and seasonal accompaniments.
Atlanta · Family & Attractions · Discoveratlanta
The fairgrounds near Georgia State Stadium are listed open today 5–10 p.m., with Fireball and Jumping Jumbos joining the midway.
Atlanta · Art & Maker Weekend · Atlantaonthecheap
South Fulton’s free festival runs October 24, 11 a.m.–3:30 p.m.; creating a competition chalk piece costs just $5.
Atlanta · Art & Music Weekend · Atlantaonthecheap
Saturday October 24, 11 a.m.–6 p.m. at Cherokee Veterans Park: free admission, art vendors and jazz across several styles.
Atlanta · Cars & Coffee · Atlantacarshows
The last-Sunday gathering begins October 25 at 8 a.m. and usually attracts about 50–75 cars, with a relaxed neighborhood feel.
Atlanta · Family Weekend · Atlantaonthecheap
The free October 25 festival runs 2–5 p.m. with specialty vehicles and vendors; a movie follows, though parking may cost extra.
Atlanta · Food & Culture Weekend · Atlantaonthecheap
The postponed free festival now runs October 25, 11 a.m.–5 p.m. in Olde Town Conyers with food, performances and a mechanical bull.
Atlanta · Live Music Weekend · Atlantaonthecheap
Chi Town Transit Authority plays 4–6 p.m. October 24 after a noon–6 p.m. art market and festival on the Town Green.
Atlanta · Family Weekend · Atlantaonthecheap
The free October 25 neighborhood parade starts at 3:30 p.m.; families can walk in costume or bring a decorated bike, wagon or stroller.
Design & Technology History · Apple
On October 23, 2001, Apple sold a $399, 5GB music player with one promise: 1,000 songs in your pocket. Revisit the actual launch language.
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 trollsA galaxy-cluster radio signal resembles a giant neon treble clef. Astronomers think a supermassive black hole’s eruption, later stirred by a cluster collision, produced the extraordinary musical shape.
Source →The original 2001 iPod stored 1,000 songs on a 5GB hard drive and could transfer a full CD over FireWire in under 10 seconds. It launched at $399.
October 23, 2001: Apple introduced the original iPod, a 5GB, $399 digital music player with the unforgettable promise of 1,000 songs in your pocket. Today is its 25th anniversary.
Read more →The Sun enters Scorpio and meets retrograde Venus, illuminating your third house of messages, negotiations and familiar connections. An old conversation may reopen today, bringing an unexpected chance to repair a misunderstanding or revive a promising agreement. The Pisces Moon emphasizes your seventh house of partnerships: a spouse or collaborator may be more emotionally sensitive than usual, but a candid exchange can draw you closer. Mercury in Scorpio approaches its October 24 retrograde, so a contract, invoice or travel arrangement could require revision before it is settled. A past contact may have news worth hearing. By late afternoon, the Moon moves into Aries and attention turns toward shared finances and deeper commitments.
Today: benchmark ideaMaker 5.5.3 against Bambu Studio on a noncritical STL; do not print unverified H2D G-code.
Today: inspect Cadillac’s just-announced 2027 Escalade-V Collector Series and compare it with the standard Escalade-V and ESV.
Today: check Hairspray tickets for Friday 8 p.m. or Saturday 2 and 8 p.m. before the Lawrenceville run ends.
Today 6–9:30 p.m.: consider Duluth Howl on the Green; its science show is 6:30 and cirque finale 9 p.m.
Today 6–9 p.m.: Lawrenceville Boo Fest offers a free treat trail and food trucks.
Today 9 a.m.–7 p.m.: photograph and vote on supersized scarecrows at Atlanta Botanical Garden (admission applies).
Today 7–10 p.m.: free live music with Layla Mason at Fire Maker in West Midtown.
Today: compare Zephyr Friday Fromage for a shared cheese-board date-night stop, checking price first.
Today 1:30 and 5 p.m. ET: F1 U.S. Grand Prix practice on Apple TV; Saturday qualifying is 5 p.m. ET.
Tonight 8 p.m. ET: World Series Game 1, Rays at Brewers on FOX; the Braves are out of the postseason.
Saturday 11 a.m.–3 p.m.: visit the Drivers Festival at Pontoon Brewing in Sandy Springs (free entry; $10 charity donation requested).
Saturday 11 a.m.–3:30 p.m.: see Chalk the Block at Southwest Arts Center or register to create a $5 chalk piece.
Saturday 11 a.m.–6 p.m.: browse Cherokee County Art & Jazz Festival, free admission.
Sunday 8 a.m.: Cars & Coffee at PERC East Lake; free spectator admission.
Sunday 2–5 p.m.: The Battery’s free Great Fall Festival and truck-or-treat, followed by an outdoor movie.
Sunday 3:30 p.m.: join the free Grant Park Halloween parade with a decorated bike or wagon.
Anytime: test ILoveNotch agent-approval alerts on the MacBook and read the OpenAI Decisions API changelog for a Wake Up experiment.