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Palo Alto Networks is negotiating to acquire Clutch Security, a three‑year‑old startup that protects AI agents’ access to enterprise systems, for $500 million in cash plus milestone‑based earn‑outs. Clutch, last valued at $85 million after a $20 million Series A in January 2025, is nearing $10 million in annual recurring revenue, implying a purchase price of roughly 50 times ARR, a typical software multiple. The deal would be Palo Alto’s seventh acquisition this year, following purchases of Console, Embrace, Chronosphere and Koi, as [...]

Xbox announced a performance overhaul for its Windows PC app, cutting launch time from over 15 seconds to just above five seconds—a speed boost of up to 60 percent. The update, unveiled by CEO Asha Sharma on Twitter with a demonstration video, aims to make the Xbox app more responsive and competitive with Steam and the Epic Games Store, both of which recently reduced their own startup times to between 5.2 and 7 seconds. The new figure [...]

In a week of Apple‑focused coverage, Chance reviews the refreshed iPad mini and the new MacBook Pro, highlighting the PROLED OLED screen’s brightness, contrast and color accuracy, and exploring how a touchscreen could integrate with macOS. The MacBook Pro review notes the display’s impact on professional workflows and the device’s performance upgrades, while the iPad mini hands‑on emphasizes its compact form factor and iPadOS enhancements. Additionally, iOS 27.3 arrives with Safari refinements, expanded Siri AI capabilities, a revamped [...]

Apple’s journey to the modern MacBook spanned 35 years, beginning with the 1989 Macintosh Portable—a 16‑lb “luggable” that offered 10 hours of battery life but was quickly discontinued. In 1991 the PowerBook line arrived, delivering true laptop form factors and shedding the bulky design; the PowerBook 100 series launched at $2,300 and soon eclipsed competitors like Compaq and Toshiba. A lighter PowerBook Duo followed in 1992, relying on docking stations for expanded functionality. The iBook G3 debuted [...]

Apple filed a preliminary prospectus with the SEC for a new bond program comprising seven series maturing between 2028 and 2036, targeting roughly $7 billion in proceeds. Investor demand quickly surged, with orders reaching about $31 billion, allowing Apple to secure lower interest rates than recent offerings by Microsoft, Meta and Oracle. The company did not link the financing to AI projects, instead citing “general corporate purposes” such as buybacks, dividends, acquisitions or debt repayment. Apple’s move follows a [...]

Google is rolling out a new “Notify when left behind” feature for Bluetooth trackers linked to Android’s Find Hub app. The update sends a push alert when a user moves away from an item—such as a wallet, keys or bag—equipped with a compatible tracker. The capability mirrors Apple’s long‑standing left‑behind alerts in its Find My network, marking the first time Android offers comparable functionality. Find Hub, refreshed last year with a unified interface for devices, trackers and people, [...]

Apple has effectively ended the mandatory waitlist for its Siri AI beta, limiting the queue to only periods of unusually high demand. In a revised support document, the company clarified that users will generally receive immediate access, with wait times varying only when server load spikes. The change follows weeks of criticism that the waitlist hindered broader adoption of the new conversational features. Testers confirmed on Friday that the service was instantly available without any enrollment delay. [...]

Tesla announced it will cease Cybertruck production in 2027, shifting the Texas plant’s capacity to manufacture two‑seat “Cybercab” robotaxis. The move follows three years of modest sales—tens of thousands units versus the 250,000 annual target Musk set for the late‑2023 launch. Pricing and range fell short of early promises, and the polarizing design failed to attract a broad market. The decision aligns with Tesla’s broader pivot toward AI and robotics, echoing earlier cuts to the Model S, Model X, [...]