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Apple announced a “Welcome Home” event slated for October 27, during which it will unveil its first touchscreen MacBook Pro models, a new iPad mini, and additional products aimed at creative professionals. The launch will feature an online video presentation and an in‑person press component, echoing the format used for its October 2024 Mac releases. Bloomberg reports that the event will include hands‑on opportunities for selected journalists in Los Angeles, underscoring Apple’s focus on high‑end creative workflows. [...]

Apple has instructed suppliers to reduce production of components for the newly launched iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max, citing a decline in consumer demand amid rising memory‑chip costs. Nikkei Asia reports that October component orders were cut by at least 15% from initial requests, reflecting the company’s more cautious shipment strategy since early September. The price hike of $100 for the Pro models, combined with increased AI features, has intensified demand for high‑performance memory, contributing to global shortages and [...]

Apple has issued a new carrier bundle update for iPhone 18 Pro Max users on AT&T running the iOS 27.2 beta. The update, version 72.0.3, follows a prior release that addressed cellular outages affecting a small number of devices. The problem, first reported in late September, caused phones to display “SOS” and lose calls, texts, and data. Only the U.S. model with a Qualcomm modem was impacted; the iPhone 18 Pro with Apple’s C2 modem remained unaffected. The update is part of Apple’s ongoing [...]

OpenAI disclosed that its annualized revenue for September was nearly $50 billion, a significant drop from the $70 billion run‑rate it had previously signaled to investors. The discrepancy stemmed from an effort to align figures with rival Anthropic, which includes cloud‑partner revenue that OpenAI excludes. The Financial Times first reported the revised figure. Both companies are preparing for public listings, offering investors a clearer view of their financial health amid rapid AI‑driven growth. Anthropic’s revenue has already surpassed OpenAI’s [...]

The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) is reviewing security concerns for satellite communication services in India, delaying the launch of companies such as Starlink. Minister of State for Communications Chandra Sekhar Pemmasani confirmed that the Department of Telecommunications has issued licences and spectrum, but final clearance remains pending with the MHA. SpaceX’s Starlink, which has built 20 gateway sites and invested in local infrastructure, awaits approval to operate in the country. The delay follows Elon Musk’s public [...]

Tesla announced the Emergency Drive Away feature, allowing vehicles to move while still connected to a Supercharger. The update, version 2026.38.3, is available only in the U.S. and requires the driver to hold the brake and tap “Activate” after a warning screen appears. Tesla cautions that the action will damage both the car and the charging station, with repair costs potentially reaching $25,000. The company also notes that the vehicle’s charge port will need a mandatory service [...]

Tesla opened its first Megacharger site at a Pilot Travel Center in Ellabell, Georgia, installing six high‑power stalls dedicated to Tesla Semi trucks. The chargers, located near Interstate 16’s mile marker 143 and close to the Hyundai Metaplant, deliver up to 1.2 megawatts each, enabling a 60% energy recovery in about 30 minutes. The site was chosen for its strategic position on freight traffic between the Port of Savannah and Atlanta. Tesla plans additional Megacharger posts in [...]

Quobly, a French quantum‑computing firm, and SiPearl, a European CPU designer, signed a non‑exclusive MoU to integrate silicon‑spin quantum processors with European CPUs. The first phase will test SiPearl’s Rhea1 CPU and Seine reference server with Quobly’s Alloy QPU system, evaluating hybrid workloads and future architectures. The partners will also coordinate responses to European tenders, including joint opportunities under the Chips Joint Undertaking’s quantum programs, aiming to build a sovereign European quantum‑computing ecosystem. [...]