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Apple reportedly has no plans to hire an outside chief design officer
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Apple reportedly has no plans to hire an outside chief design officer

Rajat Saini · October 4, 2026

Apple reportedly is not searching for an outside chief design officer because CEO John Ternus has taken direct control of its design organization.

John Ternus makes himself Apple’s hands-on design chief
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John Ternus makes himself Apple’s hands-on design chief

Rajat Saini · October 4, 2026

Apple CEO John Ternus is reportedly acting as the company’s top design decision-maker while working closely with hardware and software teams.

Video Shows How The iPhone Duo Size Compares To iPhone 18 Pro Max
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Video Shows How The iPhone Duo Size Compares To iPhone 18 Pro Max

Akshay Kumar · October 3, 2026

Watch a side by side video comparing the physical dimensions of the folded and unfolded iPhone Duo against the screen of the standard iPhone 18 Pro Max.

Apple Restricts Mac Disk Access To Stop AI From Reading Files
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Apple Restricts Mac Disk Access To Stop AI From Reading Files

Akshay Kumar · October 3, 2026

Apple is updating its computer privacy controls to restrict how artificial intelligence agents use full disk access to read personal files and your private messages.

Apple is launching homeOS this October alongside new devices
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Apple is launching homeOS this October alongside new devices

Akshay Kumar · October 3, 2026

Apple is launching homeOS this October alongside a new retro smart home hub, a fresh HomePod mini, and an upgraded Apple TV 4K with smarter voice controls.

Apple Now Selling Aqara Thermostat And Seven Other Accessories
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Apple Now Selling Aqara Thermostat And Seven Other Accessories

Akshay Kumar · October 3, 2026

Apple just added the Aqara Thermostat Hub W200 and seven other tech accessories to its official store. Discover the full list of new smart home gadgets.

Apple Plans Fix For Mac Email Amid Microsoft Exchange Shutdown
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Apple Plans Fix For Mac Email Amid Microsoft Exchange Shutdown

Akshay Kumar · October 3, 2026

Apple is preparing a software update for Mac computers to fix email and calendar sync issues caused by the recent Microsoft Exchange connection shutdown.

AT&T Tells iPhone 18 Pro Max Users to Update, But Bugs Remain
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AT&T Tells iPhone 18 Pro Max Users to Update, But Bugs Remain

Akshay Kumar · October 3, 2026

AT&T users report major cellular signal drops on the new iPhone 18 Pro Max. Early reports show the latest iOS 27 system update fails to fix the SOS bug.

Texas School District Replaces Chromebooks With Apple Devices
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Texas School District Replaces Chromebooks With Apple Devices

Akshay Kumar · October 3, 2026

A Texas school district replaces its old Chromebooks through an $11 million lease for thousands of new Apple tablets and laptops for students and teachers.

HBO Max And Paramount+ Will Merge Under The Skydance Brand
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HBO Max And Paramount+ Will Merge Under The Skydance Brand

Akshay Kumar · October 2, 2026

HBO Max and Paramount+ are merging into a single streaming platform under the new Skydance brand. The combined service will host 200 million subscribers.

Nvidia AI servers worth $300 million were allegedly smuggled to China
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Nvidia AI servers worth $300 million were allegedly smuggled to China

Rajat Saini · October 2, 2026

US prosecutors accuse a California technology executive of routing more than $300 million in Nvidia AI servers to China through third countries.

GTA 6 lets Jason and Lucia skip romance, but not their partnership
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GTA 6 lets Jason and Lucia skip romance, but not their partnership

Rajat Saini · October 2, 2026

GTA 6 lets players shape Jason and Lucia’s romance, but Rockstar says the two protagonists remain partners in crime through most of the story.

Microsoft’s October 7 Surface event will focus on local AI PCs
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Microsoft's October 7 Surface event will focus on local AI PCs

Rajat Saini · October 2, 2026

Microsoft will hold a Windows and Surface event on October 7 focused on local AI, with new Surface hardware and Windows updates expected on stage.

Paramount-Warner Bros. Discovery company reportedly takes Skydance name
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Paramount-Warner Bros. Discovery company reportedly takes Skydance name

Rajat Saini · October 2, 2026

Paramount’s merger with Warner Bros. Discovery is expected to close October 6, with the combined company reportedly adopting the Skydance name.

AT&T Tells iPhone 18 Pro Max Users To Install System Update Now
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AT&T Tells iPhone 18 Pro Max Users To Install System Update Now

Akshay Kumar · October 2, 2026

AT&T warns iPhone 18 Pro Max users about a major cellular bug that blocks emergency calls. The carrier says users should download the new update right now.

Leaked Final Cut Pro 13 Update Reveals Big Animation Upgrades
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Leaked Final Cut Pro 13 Update Reveals Big Animation Upgrades

Akshay Kumar · October 2, 2026

An accidental YouTube leak revealed new features coming to Final Cut Pro 13. The upcoming update includes a natural motion blur tool and keyframe easing.

Apple Arcade Brings Five New Games Including Pusheen’s Place and Terraria+ to Its Offerings
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Apple Arcade Brings Five New Games Including Pusheen's Place and Terraria+ to Its Offerings

Akshay Kumar · October 2, 2026

Apple Arcade just added five new games to its collection. Subscribers can now play Terraria+, Pusheen’s Place, and River City Survivors on their devices.

AI Agents Launch Failed Hack Attempts On Canadian Government Site
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AI Agents Launch Failed Hack Attempts On Canadian Government Site

Akshay Kumar · October 2, 2026

AI agents launched failed hacking attempts against a Canadian government website. Read how automated bots targeted the archive for historical public data.

Microsoft Warns Cybercriminals Are Winning the Early AI Race
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Microsoft Warns Cybercriminals Are Winning the Early AI Race

Akshay Kumar · October 2, 2026

Microsoft warns that cybercriminals currently hold the advantage in the AI race, using new tools to find flaws and build malware faster than defenders.

ChatGPT Now Lets You Virtually Try On Clothes And Accessories
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ChatGPT Now Lets You Virtually Try On Clothes And Accessories

Akshay Kumar · October 2, 2026

ChatGPT features a virtual clothing try-on tool that uses your photos to preview outfits. You can also find similar items and save your favorites.

Apple Adds Replaceable Cover Layer to Hide iPhone Duo Crease
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Apple Adds Replaceable Cover Layer to Hide iPhone Duo Crease

Akshay Kumar · October 2, 2026

Apple revealed that its new foldable phone features a replaceable display cover. Users can swap the layer to hide the screen crease and refresh the device.

OpenAI Dismisses Three Employees Over External Safety Data Sharing
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OpenAI Dismisses Three Employees Over External Safety Data Sharing

Akshay Kumar · October 2, 2026

OpenAI fired three safety researchers for sharing sensitive data with an outside group. Learn how this incident impacts the debate around building safe tech.

Twelve South Reveals Airfly Drive Adapter For Wireless CarPlay
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Twelve South Reveals Airfly Drive Adapter For Wireless CarPlay

Akshay Kumar · October 1, 2026

Twelve South launched the Airfly Drive, a $39.99 adapter that adds wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto to your vehicle without any confusing setup.

Texas School District Drops Chromebooks For Apple In $12.9M Deal
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Texas School District Drops Chromebooks For Apple In $12.9M Deal

Akshay Kumar · October 1, 2026

A Texas school district is spending $12.9 million on iPads and MacBooks after Chromebook repair bills hit nearly half a million dollars in a single year.

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