Apple announced its new home lineup by press release on October 13, 2026, alongside an invite-only event in New York. The new products are Apple Home Collection, a range of smart home accessories built with LG Electronics and Schneider Electric, HomePod mini 2 and a new Apple TV 4K. This live blog updates as details […]

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Apple is bringing a big audio upgrade to your living room. The company just pushed out the iOS 27.2 release candidate alongside several other device updates. Among these new changes, the latest tvOS 27 testing version quietly adds support for a four-speaker surround sound setup. Once this software goes public, you can connect multiple HomePod […]

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Apple is bringing a helpful change to its smart speakers with an upcoming software update. Users testing the beta version noticed a new toggle inside the Home app that turns off the physical touch panel on top of the HomePod. This addition gives you more control over the device and stops accidental taps from changing […]

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A Chinese hacker recently used a small army of automated AI agents to break into more than 100 corporate websites, spending only about $5,000 on token costs to pull it off. The targeted victims included major companies like Deere, SharkNinja, and Cummins. By letting smart software look for weak spots without much ongoing human help, […]

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If you regularly rely on Google software, a helpful update is making its way to the company’s notebook platform this week. The team is rolling out new features that give users far more control over how they build slide decks and video overviews. Instead of jumping from a short text prompt to a finished product, […]

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The Federal Bureau of Investigation is sounding the alarm about a massive wave of digital threats leading up to the upcoming United States midterm elections. Hackers and internet scammers are actively preparing to steal money and personal data from unsuspecting voters. Authorities say these criminals are using advanced artificial intelligence tools to create highly realistic […]

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Air Force veteran David Aladejobi did not think much of the notification when his Apple Watch buzzed with a health warning. The 38-year-old was used to checking the time or paying for groceries with the device. But this small alert eventually led him to a doctor, where he discovered a serious, undiagnosed health condition hiding […]

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If you were hoping to just walk into a store and buy the new foldable iPhone Duo, you might need to rethink your plans depending on where you live. Apple has officially announced that it will not sell the device to walk-in customers in Japan and South Korea on launch day. Anyone looking to grab […]

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Apple is continuing its weekly update cycle by sending out fresh testing builds for older Mac operating systems. The company has officially started rolling out the third release candidates for macOS Sequoia 15.8.2 and macOS Tahoe 26.7.2 to registered developers this week. These new updates arrive alongside testing builds for newer platforms, keeping older machines […]

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Apple is moving closer to its next major software launch. The company just delivered the release candidate version of iPadOS 27.2 to registered developers. This build arrives right alongside other major updates, including the iOS 27.2 build and the new macOS Golden Gate release. Since the previous 27.1 version was held back exclusively for the […]

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The tech giant Apple has officially rolled out the release candidate versions of watchOS 27.2, tvOS 27.2, and visionOS 27.2 to registered developers. This particular seed arrives just one week after the fourth beta rounds dropped, giving developers a near-final look at the software before public availability. These builds land right next to similar updates […]

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Apple just pushed the iOS 27.2 release candidate to developers for a final round of testing. It released this update to ensure everything runs smoothly before making the software available to the general public. This build represents the last step in the beta cycle, giving app makers a chance to check their work against the […]

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Apple just provided its registered developers with the release candidate for macOS Golden Gate 27.2. It rolled out this update to wrap up the testing phase before the software reaches the general public. This release candidate follows closely after the company released previous beta versions to sort out bugs and refine features for Mac users […]

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Apple is preparing to host its second media gathering of the month. Members of the press recently received invites for a special Apple event scheduled for Wednesday, October 28 at 10 a.m. PT. Greg Joswiak teased the announcement on social media using the clever tagline Pro and tell. This upcoming showcase in Los Angeles will […]

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Apple now requires iOS and iPadOS apps uploaded to App Store Connect to target iOS 13 or later, a rule in effect since September 9, 2026. Apple’s submission page adds that starting April 2027, iOS and iPadOS apps must be built with the iOS & iPadOS 27 SDK or later and target iOS 15 or […]

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Jason Sudeikis wants to keep lacing up his coaching cleats. The star and co-creator of the hit Apple series “Ted Lasso” recently shared his hopes for the show’s future following the wrap-up of its fourth season. While nothing is locked in right now, Sudeikis sounds more than ready to keep the beloved soccer comedy going […]

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The new iPhone Duo quickly sold out after pre-orders opened last Friday. Delivery dates for the highly anticipated phone slipped all the way into late January 2027. This left a lot of buyers getting ready for a three-month wait since early stock vanished so fast. But over the weekend, multiple customers noticed a sudden shift […]

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General Motors is officially rolling out digital key support, letting drivers unlock and start their vehicles using just a smartphone or smartwatch. This update means you can leave the physical key fob at home and use Apple Wallet instead. The feature is launching in phases, starting with several Cadillac models and expanding to more Apple […]

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The rapid rise of smart software is changing who gets hired at top tech firms. Over at Anthropic, the number of junior technical roles has dropped sharply as automated tools take over basic tasks. While the engineering team continues to grow, the staff is getting older on average and stepping into management positions. This shift […]

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Billionaire Elon Musk recently shared a very surprising plan on his social media account. He announced his intention to give one share of his aerospace company, SpaceX, to every single child living in the United States starting next year. The move has quickly sparked massive interest online as people wonder how such a large public […]

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