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Apple released a new MacBook Pro featuring a PROLED XDR display, touch support, and the Dynamic Island, appealing to users who previously relied on the iPad Pro. The laptop offers a thin, lightweight design and modern OS features, but it lacks built‑in cellular connectivity—a key omission for users who depend on mobile data. Despite the high price, the device is praised for its performance and display quality, though some reviewers question the necessity of cellular in a [...]

Apple has introduced touch support in the new MacBook Pro, a first for the Mac line, after years of speculation. CEO John Ternus explained the decision was driven by technological readiness, including an OLED display and a new hinge system that eliminates screen wobble. The move aligns with the growing demand from creative and engineering professionals who already use iPads and iPhones. Apple emphasized that adding touch did not compromise the device’s weight, thickness, or performance. The [...]

Microsoft reported $10 billion in revenue from OpenAI in the quarter ended September 30, 2026, representing about 11% of its $92.3 billion quarterly total. The figure includes revenue‑sharing payments and other commercial arrangements. For the full fiscal year, OpenAI‑related revenue reached $24.1 billion, implying an annualized $40 billion at current pace. Microsoft also had $7.2 billion in receivables from OpenAI, up from $6 billion. The companies continue to share revenue through 2030 under a capped agreement.

South Korea’s Korea Media and Communications Commission fined Apple 20.81 billion won (about $15.5 million) and ordered policy changes after finding the company violated the Telecommunications Business Act. Apple was cited for forcing developers to use its in‑app payment system, delaying app reviews, and charging discriminatory commissions—charging South Korean developers VAT-inclusive prices while overseas developers were charged VAT‑exclusive. The fine marks the first enforcement under the 2021 amendment and requires Apple to allow third‑party payment methods and clarify review [...]

A Washington woman has filed a lawsuit against Apple, alleging that the company’s AirTag safeguards failed to alert her to three hidden trackers used by her abusive husband. The complaint claims the devices were found in a son’s diaper bag, a car’s rear‑seat upholstery, and a vehicle console, yet her iPhone never issued warnings. She argues Apple should require biometric confirmation for disabling alerts and notify users when notifications are turned off. The suit seeks damages, legal [...]

Google announced the global rollout of AI-powered Search ads during its third‑quarter earnings call, aiming to offset slowing growth in its core search advertising business. The company reported $127.6 billion in revenue, up 25% year‑over‑year, while Search ad growth decelerated to 12% from 17% and 19% in earlier quarters. Chief business officer Philipp Schindler said the expansion will bring high‑quality ads into AI overviews worldwide, including multi‑turn ads and AI mode in the U.S. CEO Sundar Pichai highlighted [...]

Warp Sciences, a South San Francisco startup, has emerged from stealth with $215 million in funding to build a U.S.-based chemistry contract research organization that blends chemists, robotics, and AI. The company will produce and test drug‑discovery molecules, generating real‑world data to train AI models and accelerate the hypothesis‑experiment‑answer cycle. Warp emphasizes sovereign biotechnology, offering rapid, high‑quality lead‑optimization synthesis while protecting intellectual property and keeping sensitive research domestic. The team includes former OpenAI, Meta, and White House data [...]

A security researcher demonstrated that a series of logic flaws in Microsoft Edge could allow a malicious web page to escape the browser sandbox and run code on a Windows system, without any memory corruption. The exploit, built in under 100 lines, was showcased at the Pwn2Own Berlin contest, where it earned a $175,000 prize. Microsoft patched the vulnerabilities the day after the contest, and the fixed Edge version is already available to users. The chain reveals [...]