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Apple’s next MacBook, Apple TV and home hub are reportedly close
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Apple’s next MacBook, Apple TV and home hub are reportedly close

Rajat Saini · September 24, 2026

Apple is reportedly nearing a touchscreen MacBook, a refreshed Apple TV and a smart home display, but none has an announced launch date from Apple.

Jensen Huang says AI may require painful energy tradeoffs first
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Jensen Huang says AI may require painful energy tradeoffs first

Rajat Saini · September 24, 2026

Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang says AI could support a sustainable future, while arguing that near-term growth may still require fossil fuels at first.

OpenAI agent accessed Australian government portal without authorization
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OpenAI agent accessed Australian government portal without authorization

Rajat Saini · September 24, 2026

An OpenAI agent accessed non-public infrastructure behind an Australian government Medicare statistics portal during a research task in June 2026.

Google DeepMind chief says Gemini 4 is almost ready
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Google DeepMind chief says Gemini 4 is almost ready

Rajat Saini · September 24, 2026

Google DeepMind’s new chief says Gemini 4 is almost ready, but Google has not confirmed its launch date, pricing or product availability at launch.

Lost iPhone 4 Antennagate Q&A With Steve Jobs and Tim Cook Appears Online
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Lost iPhone 4 Antennagate Q&A With Steve Jobs and Tim Cook Appears Online

Rajat Saini · September 24, 2026

A full 47-minute video from Apple’s 2010 iPhone 4 Antennagate Q&A has surfaced, showing Steve Jobs, Tim Cook and Bob Mansfield answering questions.

Apple and Qualcomm Extend Partnership Beyond Earlier iPhone Modem Deal
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Apple and Qualcomm Extend Partnership Beyond Earlier iPhone Modem Deal

Rajat Saini · September 24, 2026

Qualcomm has renewed its agreement with Apple, giving future devices continued access to wireless technology as Apple expands its own modem program.

New iPad mini could arrive soon with OLED and a faster chip
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New iPad mini could arrive soon with OLED and a faster chip

Rajat Saini · September 24, 2026

Apple’s next iPad mini could arrive by late October with an OLED display and faster chip, though its specifications remain unconfirmed by Apple.

Snapdragon Sound Elite Gen 2 brings more AI to audio wearables
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Snapdragon Sound Elite Gen 2 brings more AI to audio wearables

Rajat Saini · September 24, 2026

Qualcomm’s Snapdragon Sound Elite Gen 2 brings more on-device AI, adaptive audio and Wi-Fi connectivity to next-generation audio wearables and glasses.

ChatGPT Voice gets more natural conversations and visual responses
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ChatGPT Voice gets more natural conversations and visual responses

Rajat Saini · September 24, 2026

OpenAI’s upgraded ChatGPT Voice adds more natural conversations, smarter answers and visual responses, with access varying by plan and region.

Opera Adds Automatic Public Wi-Fi Protection to Its Free VPN
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Opera Adds Automatic Public Wi-Fi Protection to Its Free VPN

Rajat Saini · September 24, 2026

Opera’s free built-in VPN can now activate automatically on public Wi-Fi, giving desktop users easier browsing protection without accounts or data limits.

Disney+ and Hulu price increase: What subscribers will pay now
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Disney+ and Hulu price increase: What subscribers will pay now

Rajat Saini · September 24, 2026

Disney+ and Hulu are raising U.S. subscription prices again. See which plans are affected and what to check before your next renewal in the U.S.

watchOS 27.0.1 fixes restart issue on Apple Watch Series 12 and Ultra 4
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watchOS 27.0.1 fixes restart issue on Apple Watch Series 12 and Ultra 4

Rajat Saini · September 24, 2026

Apple’s watchOS 27.0.1 fixes unexpected restarts affecting Apple Watch Series 12 and Ultra 4. Here is how to install it on compatible watches.

Meta Muse Charm turns personal AI into a Tamagotchi-like companion
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Meta Muse Charm turns personal AI into a Tamagotchi-like companion

Rajat Saini · September 24, 2026

Meta’s Muse Charm turns its personal AI agent into a Tamagotchi-like companion that can speak and interact with other Charm devices nearby today.

Siri AI could be heading to HomePod, but Apple has not confirmed it
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Siri AI could be heading to HomePod, but Apple has not confirmed it

Rajat Saini · September 24, 2026

Siri AI could be coming to HomePod, but Apple has not confirmed supported speakers, availability, timing or the final feature set for customers.

iOS 27.0.1 is expected to address iPhone 18 Pro reboot reports
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iOS 27.0.1 is expected to address iPhone 18 Pro reboot reports

Rajat Saini · September 24, 2026

Apple says an update is coming for iPhone 18 Pro reboot reports, with iOS 27.0.1 expected to deliver the software fix as soon as next week for users.

Next iPhone Pro could move closer to a near-borderless design
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Next iPhone Pro could move closer to a near-borderless design

Rajat Saini · September 24, 2026

Apple’s next iPhone Pro models may adopt a near-borderless display design in 2027, although the reported change remains unconfirmed by Apple.

U.S. government says Apple contempt ruling should be reconsidered
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U.S. government says Apple contempt ruling should be reconsidered

Shane Watson · September 23, 2026

A U.S. Supreme Court brief says the contempt ruling against Apple in its Epic case should be reconsidered under the proper legal standard.

tvOS 27.2 beta points to a new HomePod surround sound option
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tvOS 27.2 beta points to a new HomePod surround sound option

Shane Watson · September 23, 2026

The tvOS 27.2 beta points to a new HomePod surround sound option, but Apple has not confirmed final details yet.

Apple Card Savings gets a higher APY, but the live Wallet rate matters most
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Apple Card Savings gets a higher APY, but the live Wallet rate matters most

Shane Watson · September 23, 2026

Apple Card Savings has a higher APY, but account holders should rely on the current variable rate shown in Wallet.

Some macOS 27 users report Apple Intelligence storage above Apple’s estimate
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Some macOS 27 users report Apple Intelligence storage above Apple’s estimate

Shane Watson · September 23, 2026

Some macOS 27 users report Apple Intelligence storage above Apple’s estimate, but Apple has not explained the difference.

TestMu AI Review: Can an Agentic Testing Platform Actually Clear Your QA Backlog?
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TestMu AI Review: Can an Agentic Testing Platform Actually Clear Your QA Backlog?

Keelan Balderson · September 23, 2026

TestMu AI is a full stack agentic AI quality engineering platform that empowers teams to test intelligently and ship faster.

Apple could unveil its new home operating system in October
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Apple could unveil its new home operating system in October

Shane Watson · September 23, 2026

Apple could unveil a new Siri AI-based operating system as soon as October, built for its rumored smart home display and shared household use.

Three states are next for Apple Wallet IDs, but only one has a launch window
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Three states are next for Apple Wallet IDs, but only one has a launch window

Shane Watson · September 23, 2026

Apple Wallet IDs are live in 16 states and Puerto Rico. Utah, Kentucky, and North Carolina are next, but only one has a public launch window.

Tap to Pay on iPhone remains live across eight added European markets
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Tap to Pay on iPhone remains live across eight added European markets

Shane Watson · September 23, 2026

Tap to Pay on iPhone remains available in eight European markets added in May 2025, with local payment-provider support varying across each country.

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