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German startup TimeTeller has launched a saliva‑based circadian rhythm test kit aimed at personalizing cancer treatment timing. CEO Angela Relógio, a physicist‑engineer and former oncology researcher, warns that the kit is not a standalone treatment guide but a tool for clinical studies. The company, founded after her discovery linking side‑effects to treatment timing, has partnered with Techniker Krankenkasse to reimburse tests for cancer patients and plans to expand coverage to its 12 million members. TimeTeller’s goal is to [...]

An Apple‑1 computer, known as the “Hatfield” Apple‑1, sold at Bonhams for $1,148,200, surpassing its 2013 record of $686,000. The machine is fully operational, includes a motherboard signed by Steve Wozniak, and a letter from Steve Jobs offering a trade for an Apple II, which the original owner, Fred Hatfield, declined. The auction highlighted the device’s provenance and continued appreciation in value, underscoring its historical significance and rarity among early Apple hardware.

Apple’s new iPhone Duo, priced between $1,999 and $3,199, features a “renewable” inner display layer designed to reduce the visible crease that plagues folding phones. Early tests show the crease is barely noticeable when new, and Apple claims the layer can be replaced after wear. Replacement costs $19 with AppleCare or $49 without, a modest fee for a premium device. The feature aims to extend the phone’s usable life and justify its high price.

Big Walk, a top indie title that sold over one million copies within six days of its August 4, 2026 launch, remains unavailable on Xbox. The developer, House House, announced a boycott of Microsoft and Xbox in line with the Palestinian‑led BDS movement, citing Microsoft’s provision of Azure services to the Israeli military as the basis for the boycott. The decision means Xbox players cannot join friends in the cooperative adventure, a move that has sparked widespread [...]

A federal judge has indicated a strong likelihood of granting Apple an injunction against OpenAI over alleged trade‑secret theft. In response, OpenAI has pledged not to use any proprietary Apple information and will provide forensic images of drives from 14 former Apple employees. The move aims to limit potential damages while the case proceeds. OpenAI also countersued Apple, claiming the tech giant stole its own secrets, though Apple denies the allegations. The dispute remains pre‑trial, with discovery [...]

Intero Biosystems, a Denver startup spun out of the University of Michigan, sells human intestinal organoids called GastroScreen that mimic the gut’s complex cell types. The 1‑mm organoids are shipped in batches of 100 and can be used to test drug safety, disease responses, or custom experiments. With seven employees and under ten customers, the company raised $2.3 million in pre‑seed funding and generated over $400,000 in revenue in its first year. FDA guidance encouraging non‑animal testing methods [...]

Apple will unveil a touchscreen MacBook Pro, an OLED iPad mini, and updated iMac and entry‑level MacBook Pro models at a Los Angeles event on October 28. The new MacBook Pro will feature a Dynamic Island, slimmer design, and be powered by M5 Pro and M5 Max chips. The iPad mini will relocate its FaceTime camera for landscape use and upgrade its speakers. The iMac and entry‑level MacBook Pro will retain current designs but receive chip upgrades. [...]

SpaceX has requested FAA approval to launch its Starship megarocket up to 456 times a year from its Starbase in South Texas, a dramatic increase from the current 25‑flight limit. The FAA is preparing a Programmatic Environmental Impact Statement and will hold public scoping meetings. Starship, standing over 400 feet tall, has flown 14 test missions, including a September 28 launch that deployed 26 Starlink V3 satellites. SpaceX plans phased growth: Phase 1 allows up to 100 launches [...]