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Apple’s new CEO John Ternus defended the Vision Pro in a detailed interview with French outlet Clique TV, framing it as an early‑stage computing device rather than a commercial flop. He compared the headset to the nascent days of personal computers, noting that early adopters—surgeons, film producers, and other professionals—are already using it to enhance workflows. Ternus highlighted Vision Pro’s potential to unlock new use cases and emphasized Apple’s long‑term commitment to spatial computing. [...]

Apple released the M5 Max and M5 Ultra Mac Studio models, priced at $11,299 and $12,299 respectively. Early reviews from The Verge and Engadget highlight the M5 Ultra’s 30% performance boost over the M3 Ultra, with 36‑core CPU, 80‑core GPU, 256 GB RAM, and up to 4 TB storage. Benchmarks show significant gains in CPU, GPU, and neural‑engine tasks, while real‑world tests demonstrate faster video rendering and storage speeds. The high cost is justified only for workloads that demand [...]

At TechCrunch Disrupt 2026, Google Search product VP Robby Stein led a session on scaling product decisions from MVP to billions of users. The fireside chat examined how teams balance speed, trust, and reliability when every update impacts a global audience. Stein drew on his experience at Instagram, Stamped, and Google’s AI Mode, which now serves over a billion monthly users. He highlighted the need to evolve experimentation practices and maintain user confidence as products grow.

Qualcomm has announced that its Snapdragon X Elite platform will power the first Googlebook laptops, a partnership with Google that centers on Gemini Intelligence. Dell and HP are the initial manufacturers, offering preorders for the HP Googlebook 14 and Dell models. The Snapdragon X Elite features a 12‑core Oryon CPU up to 4 GHz, a Hexagon NPU delivering 45 TOPS, and supports Wi‑Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4, LPDDR5x, and up to three 4K displays. Integrated Android app support and continuity features such as [...]

Apple’s new M5 Ultra Mac Studio matches high‑end GPUs such as the Nvidia RTX 5080 in benchmark tests, with Metal scores around 350,000–360,000 and OpenCL results near 210,000–220,000. The previous M3 Ultra scored 249,564 (Metal) and 140,821 (OpenCL). The M5 Ultra’s dual neural engine and per‑core neural accelerators boost AI performance, while its power draw remains under 200 W, far lower than the 600–1,000 W typical of multi‑GPU PCs. This positions the Mac Studio as a cost‑effective, energy‑efficient AI [...]

Apple announced a 2026 recruitment drive for Junior Software Development Engineers, targeting candidates with a bachelor’s degree in computer science, engineering, or related fields and 1–2 years of software quality engineering experience. Applicants must be proficient in Java, JavaScript/TypeScript, or Python and familiar with test automation frameworks such as Playwright, Selenium, and Appium. Responsibilities include designing, testing, and certifying software, performing root‑cause analysis, and collaborating with cross‑functional teams to enhance product quality. The role emphasizes modern testing [...]

A bug in recent Google Chrome updates is causing extensions on macOS to load up to 60 seconds, far longer than the expected few seconds. The issue, reported by PiunikaWeb and logged on the Chromium issue tracker, primarily affects macOS Chrome, not Windows or mobile. Popular extensions such as 1Password’s password manager are impacted, though other extensions show inconsistent delays. Google acknowledges the problem, is investigating it as a priority, and has suggested a temporary flag workaround.

Ottonomy, a deep‑tech startup founded in 2020 by Ritukar Vijay and colleagues, focuses on autonomous robots for the “messy middle” of logistics—moving goods within buildings, through elevators, and across campuses. Headquartered in Sunnyvale with a 60‑person team largely based in Delhi NCR, the company launched its first product, Ottobot, which debuted at Northern Kentucky International Airport. After shifting from food delivery, Ottobot 2.0 added modular cargo compartments, accessibility features, and crab‑mode maneuverability, enabling transport of medicines, lab [...]