A developer got Googlebook OS running on Apple Silicon, but it's far from ready for daily use

The graphics support is a key part of the work. Googlebook OS uses Vulkan, while Apple's graphics system uses Metal. The ...

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.
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Windows ML: 2026 Updates for GGUF Models and Local AI

Windows ML adds experimental llama.cpp support for GGUF models, a local OpenAI-compatible API, ONNX text generation and new ...
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Windows ML Adds Experimental GGUF Support via llama.cpp, but Not for NPUs

Microsoft's experimental Windows ML update adds a path for running GGUF models. Official documentation and packages show no NPU support, limited generation controls, different distribution ...