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MKBHD Switches Back to iPhone 18 Pro After Two Weeks With iPhone Duo
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MKBHD Switches Back to iPhone 18 Pro After Two Weeks With iPhone Duo

Mike Peterson · November 2, 2026

MKBHD switches back to the iPhone 18 Pro after two weeks with iPhone Duo, explaining why Apple’s foldable failed to impress.

OpenAI Blocks Teens From Asking ChatGPT About Firearms And Security
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OpenAI Blocks Teens From Asking ChatGPT About Firearms And Security

Akshay Kumar · November 2, 2026

OpenAI is blocking teenage users from accessing practical information about firearms and physical security systems to prevent violence and increase safety.

Meta Builds New Humanoid Robot Prototype For Household Chores
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Meta Builds New Humanoid Robot Prototype For Household Chores

Akshay Kumar · November 2, 2026

Meta successfully built a new humanoid robot prototype to help with household chores. The machine features facial expressions and hands to pick up objects.

OpenAI Pledges To Buy Google Chips To Break Free From NVIDIA
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OpenAI Pledges To Buy Google Chips To Break Free From NVIDIA

Akshay Kumar · November 2, 2026

OpenAI pledges to buy Google AI chips to reduce its reliance on NVIDIA processors. The creator of ChatGPT is also developing its own chip for the future.

The iPhone Air 2 Could Bring Three Massive Upgrades Next Year
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The iPhone Air 2 Could Bring Three Massive Upgrades Next Year

Akshay Kumar · November 2, 2026

Apple is upgrading the iPhone Air 2 with a larger 3,500 mAh battery, a second 48 MP ultra wide camera, and a slimmer 5.2mm design to fix previous flaws.

OpenAI Plans To Rename Its Data Centers As AI Compute Campuses
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OpenAI Plans To Rename Its Data Centers As AI Compute Campuses

Akshay Kumar · November 2, 2026

OpenAI wants to rename its data centers to AI compute campuses to ease public concerns. The company is proposing new community deals to win local support.

Anthropic Prevents Claude From Recreating Existing Video Games
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Anthropic Prevents Claude From Recreating Existing Video Games

Akshay Kumar · November 2, 2026

Anthropic updated Claude to prevent users from copying existing video games. The rule aims to stop copyright infringement but creates developer roadblocks.

Apple Watch Ultra 4 Price Drops To $699 In First Major Deal
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Apple Watch Ultra 4 Price Drops To $699 In First Major Deal

Akshay Kumar · November 2, 2026

Amazon just dropped the Apple Watch Ultra 4 to $699.99. Save $99 on this premium titanium smartwatch with cellular connectivity before the deal ends.

Sam Altman Meets With 50 Samsung Executives To Discuss AI Chips
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Sam Altman Meets With 50 Samsung Executives To Discuss AI Chips

Akshay Kumar · November 2, 2026

OpenAI CEO Sam Altman met with 50 Samsung executives in South Korea to discuss memory chips and the future of artificial intelligence infrastructure.

YouTube Is Letting Creators Wipe All Videos To Save Their Channels
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YouTube Is Letting Creators Wipe All Videos To Save Their Channels

Akshay Kumar · November 2, 2026

A new policy lets creators delete their entire video library to avoid permanent bans. This explains why some popular pages might suddenly appear blank.

ChatGPT Will Soon Use Your Google Health Data for Better Tips
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ChatGPT Will Soon Use Your Google Health Data for Better Tips

Akshay Kumar · November 2, 2026

Upcoming software updates show that ChatGPT will soon connect with Google Health on Android devices to give you personalized fitness advice and insights.

Spotify Might Charge $5 Monthly For Upcoming AI Remix Features
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Spotify Might Charge $5 Monthly For Upcoming AI Remix Features

Akshay Kumar · November 2, 2026

Spotify is developing a new feature that lets premium users remix songs. The optional add-on could cost an extra $5 per month and launch in early 2027.

Scalpers Are Using AI Bots to Snag the Rare iPhone Duo
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Scalpers Are Using AI Bots to Snag the Rare iPhone Duo

Akshay Kumar · November 2, 2026

Scalpers are using AI bots to buy up rare iPhone Duo stock, forcing regular customers to pay double the retail price or wait outside physical stores.

Apple HomeView Could Work As Your Next Smart Security Camera
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Apple HomeView Could Work As Your Next Smart Security Camera

Akshay Kumar · November 2, 2026

Leaked software code reveals that the upcoming Apple HomeView might feature a built-in security camera with multiple privacy and streaming options.

Apple’s Touchscreen MacBook Pro Is Unlikely to Hurt iPad Sales, Says Gurman
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Apple’s Touchscreen MacBook Pro Is Unlikely to Hurt iPad Sales, Says Gurman

Shane Watson · November 2, 2026

Apple’s touchscreen MacBook Pro lacks tablet mode and Apple Pencil support, keeping iPad sales safe despite its new touch features.

Apple May Stop Making Non-Touch MacBook Pros in the Coming Years, Says Report
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Apple May Stop Making Non-Touch MacBook Pros in the Coming Years, Says Report

Mike Peterson · November 2, 2026

Apple charges $400 extra for its touchscreen MacBook Pro, but separate non-touch models could eventually disappear as the lineup evolves further.

Apple HomeView Smart Display Ships With Six-Month-Old Software
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Apple HomeView Smart Display Ships With Six-Month-Old Software

Akshay Kumar · November 2, 2026

Apple HomeView will ship with software version 26.5 installed. Early buyers will need to download a day one update to unlock the latest Siri AI features.

Apple Plans to Launch Three New iPad Models in First Half of 2027
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Apple Plans to Launch Three New iPad Models in First Half of 2027

Akshay Kumar · November 2, 2026

Apple prepares to refresh the iPad Air, iPad Pro, and entry-level iPad in early 2027. Read the latest rumors and check out new iPad mini pricing today.

Apple Details Quick Fixes for Daylight Saving Time Bug on Apple Watch
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Apple Details Quick Fixes for Daylight Saving Time Bug on Apple Watch

Akshay Kumar · November 2, 2026

Apple released steps to fix a daylight saving time bug causing the Apple Watch to show the wrong hour on the Always On display. Here are steps to fix it.

Apple Maps Starts Hiding NASA and US Military Bases From View
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Apple Maps Starts Hiding NASA and US Military Bases From View

Akshay Kumar · November 2, 2026

Apple Maps is blurring satellite imagery for several NASA, Space Force, and Air Force bases, hiding military aircraft and launch pads from the public view.

Apple Music 7.0 for Android gets a fresh Liquid Glass design
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Apple Music 7.0 for Android gets a fresh Liquid Glass design

Akshay Kumar · November 2, 2026

Apple Music 7.0 brings the Liquid Glass design to Android phones. The update adds a floating bar, new app icon, and better library management.

Apple’s Next Touchscreen MacBook Pro to Get M7 Pro and M7 Max Chips Next Year, Report Says
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Apple’s Next Touchscreen MacBook Pro to Get M7 Pro and M7 Max Chips Next Year, Report Says

Shane Watson · November 1, 2026

Apple’s 2027 touchscreen MacBook Pro models will feature M7 Pro and M7 Max chips, improved AI capabilities, and thinner designs.

Gurman Says Apple Played It Too Safe With Its First Touchscreen MacBook Pro
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Gurman Says Apple Played It Too Safe With Its First Touchscreen MacBook Pro

Mike Peterson · November 1, 2026

Apple’s first touchscreen MacBook Pro brings OLED and Dynamic Island, but Gurman believes its conservative design limits its revolutionary potential.

MKBHD Explains Why He Won’t Use Apple’s New MacBook Pro Touchscreen Regularly
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MKBHD Explains Why He Won't Use Apple's New MacBook Pro Touchscreen Regularly

Rajat Saini · November 1, 2026

Apple’s first touchscreen MacBook Pro impresses MKBHD with its OLED display, but screen stability and usability concerns raise important questions.

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