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SK Hynix posted record third-quarter 2026 results on AI memory demand, while Samsung benefited too. The boom is pushing RAM and memory prices up — a reason many tech devices are getting pricier.
Amazon unveiled a wave of new devices in October 2026 — Android-based Alexa Tablets, new Kindle and Paperwhite e-readers, and the Alexa+ AI assistant. It's part of the broader race to get AI-enabled gadgets on shelves before the holiday shopping season.
South Korea's regulator is reported to be fining Google about 42.9 billion won and Apple about 20.8 billion won — roughly 63.7 billion won total — for forcing developers onto designated payment systems and charging high in-app commissions.
Apple has released iOS 27.2 (and iPadOS 27.2) to everyone. The update adds five languages to Siri AI, lets it recall past conversations, enables FaceTime to show both cameras, adds a new privacy option, and brings tweaks across Podcasts, Apple TV, Music and Home.
In late October 2026, Apple rolled out new products, Anthropic moved closer to the stock market, and Xpeng pushed its robot ambitions. Five seemingly separate stories point to one trend: tech is competing on products, infrastructure and real-world use.
Chinese EV maker Xpeng unveiled its next-generation IRON humanoid robot, powered by an all-solid-state battery and three Turing AI chips. The company aims to begin mass production by the end of 2026, putting IRON in a direct race with Tesla's Optimus.
Apple refreshed the MacBook Pro and iMac with the M6 chip, pitching faster on-device AI. The M6 MacBook Pro is said to be up to 30% faster in graphics and 25% in AI vs M5; the new iMac runs on-device AI about 5x faster than the M4 model. This is the mainstream refresh, separate from the premium OLED touchscreen MacBook Pro.
Apple has acknowledged an inner-display issue on a small number of iPhone Duo units and is directing affected owners to AppleCare for a replacement. It has not announced a formal repair program or disclosed the cause. This is the first public hardware issue for Apple's foldable line.
Anthropic — the AI company behind Claude — publicly filed its Form S-1 with the SEC on October 26, 2026 ahead of an IPO, planning to list on Nasdaq under the ticker ANT. First-half 2026 revenue hit $16.3B; the net loss was $80.7B but mostly non-cash. Full details and context.
At its Pro and Tell event on October 28, 2026, Apple unveiled its first OLED touchscreen MacBook Pro — a PROLED XDR tandem OLED display, M5 Pro/Max chips, shipping November 6. Full specs, pricing, context and buying advice.
Microsoft plans about $190 billion for AI infrastructure in 2026 — nine times its 2021 level — while offering 60,000 staff a voluntary exit. Why the paradox?
OpenAI introduces GPT-6.1 Terra with computer use, image understanding and work automation. API prices drop 50% and speed improves markedly.
Comparing the iPhone Duo and Galaxy Z Fold8 on design, display, cameras, battery, multitasking and price. Can Apple's late foldable challenge Samsung?
'Sanxingdui: Future Past' — China's first AI-made feature in theaters — took only about 1.23 million yuan in four days, with seat occupancy at one point just 0.2%. AI can make a whole film, but can it sell tickets?
Microsoft opened a voluntary exit program for about 60,000 eligible employees — roughly a quarter of its workforce. But that is the number offered, not the number laid off. What is really going on?
Google released Gemini 4 Argon, OpenAI halted GPT-6.1 Astra over safety concerns, and TSMC posted strong growth. How is the AI race between the giants changing?
SoftBank is reported to be planning a $50 billion investment in Malaysia, focused on AI, data centers and new technology in Southeast Asia. For now it is a plan, not committed capital.
Why does Europe set clocks back one hour in October while Vietnam keeps UTC+7? Understand Daylight Saving Time (DST), the 2026 clock-change dates and their real-world impact.
AI agents don't just answer — they can act on systems. The 2026 cybersecurity incidents show the risks when AI is granted permission to act.
The 2026 Nobel Prize in Chemistry honours Henri Kagan and Kenso Soai for unravelling the mystery of mirror-image molecules — why life favours one form — opening the way to more precise medicines.
Nvidia's AI-chip share in China fell to 34% while Huawei climbed to 28% (Reuters, citing IDC). But the road from a cheaper chip to your monthly AI bill is long — and that is why the price of using AI may not fall with it.
Elon Musk has confirmed SpaceXAI will be renamed SpaceXSI, with SI standing for Super Intelligence. But the company hasn't officially renamed yet and there's no concrete timeline.
Google announced Gemini 4 Argon with a 1-million-token output limit, long-horizon coding, and the ability to find, verify and patch security vulnerabilities.
OpenAI DevDay 2026 introduced GPT-6.1 Sol, an Agents API with computer use, Codex Cloud, the Decisions API, Dots and new plugins. Here are the changes developers should know.