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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.

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. [...]

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. [...]

Xbox division chief Asha Sharma announced that demand for Xbox consoles exceeds supply, citing a 14 % year‑over‑year drop in hardware sales amid a 2 % decline in overall Xbox revenue. Microsoft’s quarterly report highlighted record performance for Minecraft and World of Warcraft: Forever, while noting that first‑party game growth offset declines in third‑party titles and Game Pass. Sharma emphasized plans to increase console availability through expanded refurbishment and upcoming November launch of the anniversary Xbox Series X. [...]

LG announced that Microsoft will discontinue Copilot support on all smart TVs before the end of 2026. The AI companion, previously installed on LG and Samsung models, could answer questions about on‑screen content and recommend shows. Microsoft’s shift toward business‑focused Copilot and the merger of its consumer and 365 versions have made the TV feature redundant. The exact end‑of‑support date remains unconfirmed, but the move signals a retreat from consumer‑facing AI on televisions.

Apple unveiled a new 16‑inch MacBook Pro featuring a tandem OLED display with touch capability, marking the first MacBook Pro to include a touch screen without external accessories. The model, available with M5 Pro or M5 Max chips, offers a slimmer chassis (0.63 in thick) and lighter weight (4.0 lb for M5 Pro) compared to the existing mini‑LED version. It retains the same 18‑core CPU, but adds a 20‑core GPU (Pro) or 32‑core GPU (Max). Pricing starts at $3,399 for the M5 Pro [...]

Apple’s leadership, including CEO John Ternus, hardware chief Johny Srouji, and marketing chief Greg “Joz” Joswiak, confirmed in a WIRED interview that the company will finally add touch capability to the MacBook Pro. The decision follows advances in OLED displays, custom silicon, and thermal design that allow touch without compromising performance or form factor. Apple stresses touch will be an optional, limited feature, not a core input method, and will cater to professionals accustomed to iPad and [...]

Apple launched the first MacBook Pro with a touchscreen, featuring a PROLED XDR display that supports tap, swipe, scroll, and pinch gestures. The new model, priced at $2,899, boasts a 2,000‑nit peak brightness and a 10,000,000:1 contrast ratio while remaining lighter and thinner than previous Pro models. Apple’s marketing emphasizes the tactile experience, citing built‑in touch sensors that reduce latency. The move follows a decade of internal debate over touch input on Macs and signals a shift [...]