Apple’s October 27 event could bring the MacBook glow-up we’ve waited years for, and a new Mac and a new iPad Mini

Apple could unveil redesigned touchscreen OLED MacBook Pro models, M6-powered Macs and a more expensive OLED iPad mini at an event planned for late October, according to Mark Gurman.

Moinak Pal     October 11

ChatGPT’s yes-man era may finally be coming to an end

OpenAI says newer ChatGPT models are less likely to reinforce harmful beliefs, with updated safety evaluations designed to improve responses to mental health concerns.

Moinak Pal     October 11

Apple’s foldable iPhone could greet you like you’re the main character

Apple reportedly plans to let US Apple Store customers personalise the iPhone Duo’s first-boot greeting, displaying their name in English or Spanish.

Moinak Pal     October 10

Google is giving its TV box ears, better hardware, and a new bag of tricks

Google is reportedly developing a new TV Streamer with built-in microphones, presence sensing, a faster processor, more storage and an updated remote.

Moinak Pal     October 10

The Adobe clones are real, but so is the work left to finish them

Brandon Thomas used AI to build seven free Adobe alternatives. We examine ArtCraft’s promises, documented limitations, and the business funding development.

Paulo Vargas     October 10

Want the iPhone Duo for much less? AT&T has a massive trade-in deal

AT&T is offering up to $1,200 off the iPhone Duo with an eligible trade-in, though the savings are spread across a 36-month commitment.

Sudhanshu Kumar Mangalam     October 10

The iPhone Duo has developers going wild, and I’m loving their creations

Apple's first foldable is already inspiring a wave of wonderfully strange apps, from virtual cassette players and musical instruments to interactive games that turn the hinge into something special.

Vikhyaat Vivek     October 10

Gemini’s free tier now forces users into automatic model selection

Google is removing manual model selection from Gemini’s free tier, leaving Auto to decide whether Flash-Lite, Flash, or Pro handles each prompt.

Sudhanshu Kumar Mangalam     October 10

Aion 2’s naughty character customization is the least interesting thing about it

Aion 2 is a better game than the discourse around it suggests, though its free-to-play model comes with some serious baggage.

Sudhanshu Kumar Mangalam     October 10

The best Apple TV shows you should be watching right now

Looking for the best Apple TV shows? From Dark Matter and Ted Lasso to Slow Horses and Severance, these are the series worth watching right now.

Vikhyaat Vivek     October 10

The INIU Outdoor Rugged Series Steps Off the Grid With a Power Bank That Is Fast, Tough, and Built for the Wild

Built for long days and unpredictable weather, INIU Outdoor's new Rugged Series introduces a compact, rugged power bank designed to handle the elements, stay easy to carry, and let people focus on the trail ahead, not the battery.

Krittika Owary     October 9

3 overlooked TV series on Peacock you can binge-watch this weekend (October 9-11)

This weekend’s watchlist rounds up three underrated Peacock originals, spanning romance, crime, and mystery genres.

Manisha Priyadarshini     October 9

3 hidden gems on Hulu you should watch this weekend (October 9-11)

Looking for hidden gems on Hulu this weekend? These three underrated movies on Hulu deliver silent animated heartbreak, a moving drama, and a surprisingly moving magic documentary.

Manisha Priyadarshini     October 9

Getting health advice from AI chatbots comes with a problem doctors may never see

Researchers warn that harmful AI health advice can go undetected because chatbot conversations may be inaccessible to doctors, leaving patients’ decisions difficult to investigate afterward.

Manisha Priyadarshini     October 9

Apple and LG’s joint HomeKit lineup could come with iPhone-exclusive perks

Apple and LG’s rumored HomeKit accessories could bring Proximity Control to your iPhone, plus a setup feature that starts pairing before an accessory has power.

Manisha Priyadarshini     October 9

Your next ‘cheap’ new EV isn’t coming – unless you buy used

The U.S. EV market is being reshaped in 2026, with Hyundai, Kia and Tesla discontinuing, pausing or delaying several electric models.

Moinak Pal     October 9

AI companies expect a catastrophic AI incident and are reportedly preparing for the aftermath

OpenAI, Anthropic, and other AI companies are preparing for a possible AI cyberattack that could disrupt essential services, damage public trust, and spark a political fight over new rules.

Manisha Priyadarshini     October 9

Google just teased its most interesting Fitbit in years, and it’s merely days away

Google has started teasing its next wearable, and all signs point to the Fitbit Edge, a screen-equipped fitness band expected to offer ECG and GPS.

Sudhanshu Kumar Mangalam     October 9

Elon Musk’s SpaceX just made a big move to become a mobile carrier heavyweight in the US

SpaceX has reportedly agreed to pay around $8 billion for cellular spectrum licences, bringing Elon Musk’s company closer to competing with major US mobile carriers.

Moinak Pal     October 9

AI can’t tell if you’re gay or straight, but it thinks it knows what both look like

Researchers tested OpenAI's and Google's image-generation models and discovered a surprising inconsistency. While the models refused to make sensitive judgments about people's appearances, they were far more willing to create images based on those very same assumptions.

Shimul Sood     October 9

A clinical study with Google’s special chatbot shows a strong future for AI in healthcare

A new clinical study suggests Google’s AMIE chatbot could support doctors by gathering patient histories and surfacing possible diagnoses before an appointment.

Sudhanshu Kumar Mangalam     October 9

Anker squeezed two days of home backup into a power station on wheels

Anker’s new SOLIX S5000 packs 5,024Wh of capacity, 120V and 240V output, expandable storage up to 30kWh, and enough claimed runtime for 48 hours of essential home backup.

Vikhyaat Vivek     October 9

Relaxation music had one job in this pain study, and favorite songs did it better

Patients who picked their own music reported less pain after an IV insertion in a 204-person study. The tested relaxation music didn’t help, while Mozart’s benefits were limited to patients with preexisting pain.

Paulo Vargas     October 9

OnePlus’ latest gaming accessory is a tiny magnetic cooler. Shame the US may miss out

OnePlus’ new Ice Card Mini weighs just 50 grams and can draw power directly from your phone, while a new 10,000mAh 67W power bank joins it on October 12.

Vikhyaat Vivek     October 9

A new sweat-sensing smartwatch could help workers stay hydrated in the heat

Samsung just launched the clip-on Galaxy Buds On, but a fresh leak suggests the company is working on Galaxy Studio over-ear headphones that could take on the AirPods Max 2.

Rachit Agarwal     October 9

ChatGPT is already being weaponized to publish war propaganda in US newsrooms

An Iran-based influence campaign used ChatGPT to generate articles, tailor them for specific outlets, and create pitches that helped around 100 pieces reach real publications.

Paulo Vargas     October 9

A tiny humanoid robot uses an Android phone as its brain, and it costs just $400

Researchers have developed an affordable humanoid robot that can walk, follow people, and get back on its feet, all with a little help from an ordinary smartphone.

Shimul Sood     October 9

Galaxy Studio could be Samsung’s biggest audio comeback in 11 years

Samsung’s rumored full-size Galaxy headphones may launch as Galaxy Studio, with a new trademark filing adding weight to the leaked name after an 11-year absence.

Vikhyaat Vivek     October 9

Dell’s first RTX Spark XPS is here, but Nvidia power comes at a premium

Dell’s first RTX Spark-powered XPS 16 is now available to preorder with a 3.2K Tandem OLED display, 32GB of unified memory, and a hefty $3,799.99 starting price.

Vikhyaat Vivek     October 9

You can argue with Claude, but don’t be a bully, says Anthropic

Anthropic's updated Usage Policy adds a rule against repeated, purposeless cruelty toward Claude, while clarifying restrictions on election deception, weapons, surveillance, and more.

Rachit Agarwal     October 9

Apple raised the iPhone 18 Pro price, and buyers may have voted with their wallets

Apple has reportedly asked suppliers to cut iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max component orders by 15% to 20% in October as higher prices and softer demand weigh on sales.

Moinak Pal     October 9

Wide-screen phones are having a moment, and Oppo wants a piece of the action

Oppo is reportedly working on a wide-screen phone with a 16:9 display and 1mm bezels, which means your favorite videos could fill the screen edge to edge.

Rachit Agarwal     October 9

AMD’s FSR 4 is coming to handhelds, so I can see myself losing games in higher resolution

AMD plans to bring its AI-powered FSR 4 upscaling technology to handheld gaming PCs by the end of 2026, but support for existing devices remains uncertain.

Moinak Pal     October 9

DarkSword returns with a nastier trick that lets hackers steal your iPhone data in real time

A new DarkSword variant called P7 DarkSword is harder to detect and can steal passwords, crypto wallet data, photos, and Apple Notes from vulnerable iPhones running iOS 18.

Rachit Agarwal     October 9

iPhone 18 Pro Max SOS issues persist as iOS 27.2 beta gets a new AT&T update

Apple has released carrier settings update 72.0.3 for AT&T customers using the iPhone 18 Pro Max on the iOS 27.2 beta as SOS and signal-loss complaints continue.

Rachit Agarwal     October 8

Apple may host another launch on October 27, with new Macs and an OLED iPad mini expected

Apple is reportedly planning another hardware event around October 27, with a touch-screen OLED MacBook Pro, M6 Macs, and a new iPad mini expected.

Sudhanshu Kumar Mangalam     October 8

ARC Raiders just dropped its biggest update yet, and I’m having a blast

ARC Raiders’ Frozen Trail update brings a snowy new map, nastier machines, a fallen Emperor, and a massive airborne Frigate that completely derailed my plans.

Vikhyaat Vivek     October 8

Monster Hunter Rise is heading to Android and iOS through Netflix

Monster Hunter Rise appears to be coming to iOS and Android through Netflix Games, with touch controls, controller support, and a few mobile-specific changes.

Sudhanshu Kumar Mangalam     October 8