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Nintendo Is Shutting Down Mario Kart Tour This September
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Nintendo Is Shutting Down Mario Kart Tour This September

Rajat Saini · July 9, 2026

Mario Kart Tour ends on September 29 as Nintendo confirms service shutdown, free Gold Pass benefits, and ruby purchase changes.

iPhone 18 Pro Max Could Be Thicker and Heavier Due to Bigger Battery
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iPhone 18 Pro Max Could Be Thicker and Heavier Due to Bigger Battery

Rajat Saini · July 9, 2026

The iPhone 18 Pro Max could feature a bigger battery, thicker design, heavier build, and improved cooling system, according to new rumors.

New AirPods Are Coming, Everything We Know So Far
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New AirPods Are Coming, Everything We Know So Far

Rajat Saini · July 9, 2026

Wondering when Apple will release new AirPods? Here’s the latest on rumored launch dates, camera features, and whether you should wait.

Widow’s Bay Reaches 19 Emmy Nominations, More Than These 3 Combined
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Widow's Bay Reaches 19 Emmy Nominations, More Than These 3 Combined

Rajat Saini · July 9, 2026

Widow’s Bay earns 19 Emmy nominations, becoming Apple TV’s most nominated new comedy and surpassing the combined total of three places.

Apple TV’s ‘Widow’s Bay’ and ‘Pluribus’ Earn Top Emmy 2026 Nominations
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Apple TV's 'Widow's Bay' and 'Pluribus' Earn Top Emmy 2026 Nominations

Rajat Saini · July 9, 2026

Widow’s Bay and Pluribus secured top Emmy 2026 nominations as Apple TV reached its highest-ever total with 89 nominations overall.

Apple Stops Signing Older iOS Versions for Legacy iPhones and iPads
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Apple Stops Signing Older iOS Versions for Legacy iPhones and iPads

Rajat Saini · July 9, 2026

Apple stops signing older iOS versions for legacy iPhones and iPads, preventing users from restoring or downgrading affected devices starting today.

Mac Shipments Rise 10% While Global PC Market Records First Decline Since 2024
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Mac Shipments Rise 10% While Global PC Market Records First Decline Since 2024

Mike Peterson · July 9, 2026

Apple grew Mac shipments by 10.1% in Q2 2026 while global PC shipments declined 4.9%, according to IDC’s latest market report.

Apple Begins Testing CXMT Memory Chips for Devices Sold in China
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Apple Begins Testing CXMT Memory Chips for Devices Sold in China

Rajat Saini · July 8, 2026

Apple tests CXMT memory chips for devices sold in China as rising memory costs drive efforts to expand supply and reduce pricing pressure.

OpenAI Confirms GPT-5.6 Release Date After Government Review Delay
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OpenAI Confirms GPT-5.6 Release Date After Government Review Delay

Rajat Saini · July 8, 2026

OpenAI will release GPT-5.6 Sol, Terra, and Luna on July 9 after a government review, with preview access expanding globally this week.

Spotify Increases Your Library Pin Limit From 4 to 20
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Spotify Increases Your Library Pin Limit From 4 to 20

Rajat Saini · July 8, 2026

Spotify now lets users pin up to 20 items in Your Library, giving Free and Premium listeners quicker access to favorite content worldwide.

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