Apple HomePod mini 2, HomeView and Apple TV 4K arrive Oct 30
Apple rolls out a refreshed smart home trio, with a $299 HomeView display and a brighter, smarter TV box to match.
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Waymo Toronto robotaxis start with Jaguar I‑Pace SUVs in 2028
Waymo will begin mapping Toronto streets this year and roll out limited robotaxi service there in 2028, starting with Jaguar I-Pace SUVs.
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Stephen Cash Marshall to lead NASA Marshall on Oct. 19
Stephen Cash will steer NASA’s propulsion hub in Huntsville, with Artemis work and nuclear propulsion on the agenda.
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Apple antitrust settlement may leave developers with few limits
New talks about a settlement over iPhone competition could tighten interoperability, but developers worry the deal won’t curb Apple’s habits.
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Porsche Macan Turbo EV packs 630 hp in a quiet crossover
The 2026 Macan Turbo EV blends runaway acceleration with a quiet, anonymous silhouette, forcing a rethink of what a sports car can be.
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CoreWeave stock slides as its bonds stoke AI bubble fears
Lenders now want up to 15% to hold CoreWeave's unsecured debt, turning the AI cloud company into the test case for how much borrowing the AI boom can carry.
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Meta scraping terms could pull your site data unless you opt out
Meta Business Suite now allows automated crawling of publisher sites unless you opt out, starting Oct. 30, with no opt-out option.
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Valor Mortis Xbox weekly lineup shows new handheld Ally X20
This week’s Xbox video showcases a mix of new titles, long-awaited remasters, and a portable gaming accessory that could change on-the-go play.
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Meta AI licensing terms offer no clear business opt out
A new commercial terms update could let Meta train on content from business sites linked to its tools, sparking concerns about licensing and privacy.
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Polymarket election trades reveal possible volume manipulation
Polymarket’s offshore platform saw massive, odd trading activity tied to long-shot election outcomes even after results, with most bets seeming to cancel each other out.
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Gemini Notebook healthcare refocuses doctors on patient care
A Google Dialogues conversation with Dr. Eric Topol frames ambient AI notes as a way to give clinicians more time for patient care.
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ChatGPT team tasks can run recurring work in the cloud
A new OpenAI video demonstrates using ChatGPT to manage recurring team work, from intake to deadlines, with results shared across teammates.
Cheap phone battery replacements could offset high memory costs
With memory costs still high, analysts say phones will stay pricier and buyers should push for cheaper battery swaps,
Grok Bot SpaceXSI will place orders and cover purchase errors
Elon Musk’s Grok Bot, the AI agent from SpaceXSI, can sign into sites and place orders. SpaceX promises to fix mistakes or leaked card data, but details are murky.
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Privacy Display Galaxy S26 Ultra keeps side glances from snooping
Samsung’s Privacy Display turns the phone screen itself into a privacy tool, drawing attention in Time’s annual best-inventions roundup.
iPhone Duo preorder delays push shipping to January 2027
Apple’s folding iPhone Duo preorder rush is turning into a long wait for many buyers, with shipping estimates pushed into January 2027 or later.
Sony gold-plated Walkman price and January delivery window
Sony unveils a luxury Walkman trio led by a gold-plated flagship, targeting serious listeners willing to pay for premium build and hi‑res audio tricks.
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London hospital cyber attack arrest highlights patient death claim
A Russian suspect tied to a global cyber‑crime gang is detained in Japan and connected to a 2024 hospital hack that disrupted blood testing and may have contributed to a death.
Uncle Scam FBI midterms warning: how scammers target voter data
A broad phishing scam tied to political events aims to steal money and personal data as Americans head to the polls.
Data Security explained: what it is and what it means for you
Data security is about keeping your personal information safe from leaks, misuse, and unauthorized access. Here’s a plain-English guide to how it works and why it matters.
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Tesla Roadster 2 flying stunt uses nitrogen thrusters and grip
Tesla’s Roadster 2 prototype staged a ground-breaking hop and hover show using rocket-like thrusters. Here’s how it works and what it could mean for future cars.
Apple TV price increase: 4K base model jumps from $129 to $299
Apple increases the entry price for the Apple TV 4K and HomePod mini 2, moving to $299 and $149 respectively, with critics calling the jump sharper than the feature tweaks.
Tesla Roadster flying stunt was a spectacle, not a showroom model
The flying Roadster demo was a dramatic show, not a ready-for-buyers plan, with Tesla calling the invite-only variant not built for street use.