MORNING EDITION / 05
The Daily Five.
11 September 2026 · NO
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Software
Announcement: Adobe adds Generative Media Tool to Premiere
Adobe announced a Generative Media Tool for Premiere that creates editable video and sound effects directly in the timeline. It supports Adobe Firefly, Google Veo, Kling, Runway and Luma; Generate Soundscape and Generate Music are in beta.
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Gear
Confirmed release: iPhone 18 Pro gets a variable-aperture 48MP main camera
Apple announced the iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max on September 9, 2026. Their 48MP Fusion Main camera has variable aperture, including manual aperture control in the Camera app; U.S. preorders begin September 12 and availability starts September 18.
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Gear
Announcement: Nikon outlines nine autofocus Z Cinema lenses
Nikon announced development of nine NIKKOR Z CINEMA T1.9 VV lenses, including a 50mm T1.9 VV. The planned lenses are designed to cover RED’s V-RAPTOR VV sensor and will include autofocus.
Nikon is developing nine cinema lenses in the NIKKOR Z CINEMA T1.9 VV series ↗
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Gear
Confirmed release: OM System launches weather-resistant PEN with EVF
OM System launched a new PEN mirrorless camera with an electronic viewfinder on September 9, 2026. The company describes it as the first PEN-series model with dust and splash resistance, alongside a compact 14–42mm standard zoom.
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AI
Confirmed release: OpenAI launches GPT-Live-1 for voice apps
OpenAI launched GPT-Live-1 in its API for full-duplex voice applications. It can listen and speak concurrently, handle interruptions, delegate tool calls and support telephony.
Build more natural voice experiences with GPT-Live-1 in the API ↗