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Apple introduced a touchscreen MacBook Pro, priced at $2,899 for the 14‑inch model and $3,399 for the 16‑inch version. The laptops feature a new PROLED XDR display with 2,000 nits peak brightness, a Dynamic Island‑style cutout, and a hinge that stabilizes the screen and camera. Powered by M5 Pro or M5 Max chips, they support up to 128 GB of memory, 16 TB of storage, and up to four external displays. The devices launch November 6 after preorders begin October 30.

Microsoft released Windows 11 KB5127936, an optional update that introduces the first ability to customize the right‑click context menu. The update, identified as “2026‑10 Preview Update (KB5127936) (26300.9818)”, is available via Windows Update or direct download links for offline installers (.msu). It applies to Windows 11 26H2 and 25H2 builds, but not to the end‑of‑support 24H2 version. The update is cumulative, bundling all prior changes, and will be fully rolled out on Patch Tuesday, November 10.

Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 returns to the extraction shooter genre with a new DMZ mode set in the fictional Korean region of Hajin. The mode features a sprawling map with urban villages, a main city, and a prison, offering diverse environments for vehicle hijacking, SAM site hacking, and target elimination. Dynamic Operations spawn spontaneous missions that reward players with escalating supply drops, encouraging exploration and teamwork. PvPvE interactions remain limited, with most players focusing on [...]

An attacker attempted to exploit CVE‑2026‑97229, a CVSS 10.0 flaw in GitLab’s Ruby engine, against Alpine Linux’s own GitLab server a week after the vendor released a patch. Alpine detected no successful compromise but rebuilt the server, reset all passwords, and replaced secret keys. The incident highlighted that upgrading GitLab alone is insufficient; users must also update Ruby to 3.3.13 or newer. Alpine confirmed all recent packages were built from verified sources and is testing the rebuilt [...]

Apple unveiled four new Mac accessories during the launch of the MacBook Pro with PROLED XDR. The company introduced 70W and 140W power adapters that replace older models and now support the AC Connector 2 standard. A new 2‑meter power extension cable and a refreshed World Travel Adapter Kit, featuring five interchangeable AC plugs, were also released. These accessories ship immediately and are bundled with select MacBook Pro models. The updates aim to improve compatibility and portability for Mac users worldwide. [...]

IQM Quantum Computers announced that its cloud‑accessible Emerald system achieved a Greenberger–Horne–Zeilinger entangled state across all 54 qubits, recording a fidelity of 0.516 with readout error mitigation. The result surpasses the 0.500 threshold that distinguishes genuine entanglement from noise, marking one of the strongest demonstrations on a commercially available quantum processor. IQM attributes the success to refined calibration, optimized gate selection, and an automated state‑preparation routine, and now offers customers full‑chip performance via the cloud.

Roblox’s “Ishin” game has released new promotional codes that award players with either Yen or Rerolls, key currencies for character upgrades and customization. To redeem, users must join the Luure Roblox group, open the in‑game menu, select “Codes,” and enter the case‑sensitive code. The article lists current active codes, warns that some have expired, and explains that Yen funds upgrades while Rerolls allow cosmetic and combat changes. The guide also references other Roblox promo codes for cross‑experience [...]

Tesla’s Full Self‑Driving (FSD) V14 now enables drivers to command the vehicle from a garage or parking lot to any destination, automatically navigating, driving, and parking without manual intervention. The 2026 Model Y owner reports fewer required interventions and improved handling of edge cases. Tesla still charges a $99/month subscription for full FSD, leaving customers without the feature at risk. The company offers promotional free months for new purchases, but the core safety feature remains behind a paywall. [...]