Apple Home Hub Leaks, Car Door Handle Ban, and Other Tech News
Renderings of Apple's upcoming smart home hub have surfaced. Meanwhile, Chinese authorities are considering a ban on retractable car door handles and other industry regulations.
Tech news from October 11, 2026, highlights several key developments. Rumors suggest Apple is preparing a new smart home hub, with 3D rendering images of the device leaking online. Expected to launch soon, the product reportedly features a 6-inch square screen and 8GB of RAM, designed for tabletop or wall mounting.
China's Ministry of Industry and Information Technology, along with three other departments, has released a draft regulation that would prohibit fully retractable car door handles on new vehicles starting in 2027. The proposal also includes other design restrictions, such as prohibiting foldable or flexible screens, and aims to enhance vehicle testing and validation requirements.
Additionally, a publishing error has come to light: a publisher must recall and destroy copies of the physical edition of the web novel "Walking Alone to the End" due to the accidental inclusion of AI-generated content. Jiangsu Phoenix Literature and Art Publishing has stated it will correct the error before reissuing the book.
Other technology news from the day includes the refutation of claims about a former editor-in-chief of the car website "Dongchedi," Apple executive Tim Cook's visit to China where he captured footage of a traditional martial art with a forthcoming iPhone model, and details on new smartphone models from Huawei and Honor, including speculation about compact devices with high refresh rates.