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Early iPhone Duo adopters report screen cracks near the hinge, with Reddit and social media posts surfacing since the global launch. Apple acknowledges a 'small number' of affected units, while experts note too few cases to confirm a systemic flaw.
Apple introduced a 14-inch MacBook Pro with the M6 chip featuring 24-hour battery life, Wi-Fi 7, and Bluetooth 6 support. The refresh also updates the entry-level MacBook Pro and iMac.
TechCrunch spotlights apps like retro cassette players and digital toasters that exploit the iPhone Duo's dual screens, while iFixit's teardown details the foldable's internal design. The coverage highlights both creative software adoption and hardware repairability concerns.
Samsung all but confirmed that the iPhone Duo is boosting Galaxy Z8 sales. Meanwhile, reports detail iPhone Duo screen cracking along the hinge and repair costs exceeding $700 without AppleCare+.
Citizen Lab found that governments are exploiting online ads to deploy zero-click spyware against journalists, with evidence that dozens of Al Jazeera devices were compromised through targeted ad campaigns. The spyware, developed by an Israeli firm, installs without any user.
Apple announced the next-generation HomePod mini at $149, featuring a new chip, Siri AI, SoundGlow visual feedback, and fresh color options. The device launches October 30, reflecting a $50 price increase over the original model.
Yandex's largest Russian data center was damaged by Ukrainian drones, marking the second hit in 48 hours. Amazon announced it will no longer use NDAs in data center negotiations with local governments, following Microsoft's lead.
Ars Technica notes the devices are more Android than ever. This could make Amazon's tablets serious iPad and Samsung competitors by combining full Android app compatibility with Alexa's voice assistant.
The US government has suspended Microsoft, Adobe, Capgemini, Cognizant, HCL, Infosys, Tata, and Wipro from a key green card program for skilled foreign workers. The move disrupts thousands of pending permanent residency applications for tech professionals.
Microsoft's October 2026 event introduced new AI-optimized hardware and Windows features. The announcements include dedicated AI processors and system-level AI integration.
At least 23 large data centres are planned across Scotland, raising alarm among campaigners about environmental impacts. The surge in data centre development is driven by increasing demand for cloud computing and AI services.
Google froze its open source bug bounty program citing a surge in AI-generated spam submissions. No sources were provided for Rust/Adobe suite claims.
Cloudflare released Clef, an open-source decision model and RL fine-tuning platform. Amazon's Strand Labs countered with Strands Decider 2B, a Jeva-like decision model, intensifying competition in the AI decision-making space.
This spectacular failure strengthens the case against deploying live facial recognition in public, highlighting the massive waste of money and the serious threat to privacy with no tangible security benefit.
MongoDB CEO Dev Ittycheria resigned effective immediately to lead Meta's new enterprise AI platform, causing MongoDB shares to drop 20%. Meta's platform will integrate Muse, Meta Business Agent, Muse API, and Muse Code for businesses and developers.
SpaceX's Starship reached orbit for the first time on September 28, 2026, according to TechCrunch, following preview reports from CNBC and Forbes about the high-stakes attempt. The flight was successful but included some drama along the way.
TechCrunch reports that some Supabase customers are publicly exposing large amounts of user data due to misconfigured AI-generated or vibe-coded apps. The exposed data includes personal information from various applications built on Supabase.
Automattic formed a new board after a failed attempt to remove CEO Matt Mullenweg, following days of internal upheaval at the WordPress parent company.
A new rapid test for brain tumours can diagnose patients in just two hours while they are still on the operating table, reducing the previous wait of up to eight weeks. The test is being piloted in five NHS centres across England.
Oracle sent a force majeure notice to delay payments on its New Mexico Stargate data center if it misses its 2028 online target, while New Jersey fined a data center $1.1 million after drone photos exposed 62 unpermitted gas generators.
Discord has rolled out age verification features today after facing user backlash over privacy and implementation concerns. The changes aim to balance safety compliance with user experience.
Apple's new Mac Mini with the M6 chip delivers impressive performance gains, but a $300 price increase has drawn criticism. Ars Technica's review highlights the M6's speed while noting the higher cost dampens the upgrade's value.
George Osborne, chair of the British Museum, arranged a private viewing of the Bayeux Tapestry for tech billionaire Peter Thiel and believed it would remain secret. The museum also banned photography of the 68m embroidery due to visitor congestion from photo-taking.
Meta's smart glasses enable discreet public filming, prompting the creation of a free app called ZuckOff that can detect the glasses before they record you.
BBC forecasts temperatures reaching 26°C in parts of the UK next week, though dry conditions may worsen drought concerns. Separately, OpenAI CEO Sam Altman is scheduled to brief the UN Security Council during the same period.
A software defect in the UK's air traffic control system corrupted flight data in a millisecond, causing a six-hour outage that led to over 2,000 flight cancellations and affected hundreds of thousands of passengers. The report into the incident left questions unanswered about.
Major airlines are cutting cheaper flights as jet fuel prices surge, reducing capacity. Researchers are using scikit-decide and OpenAP to optimize flight planning and save fuel.
Snap is promoting its $2,200 smart glasses as a new computing platform, but the Australian government is considering a world-leading ban on such devices in public offices due to privacy and security concerns.
The update enhances user experience through contextual AI assistance and visual improvements. This update could push competitors to adopt more proactive AI assistants, but risks alienating users not impressed by visual tweaks alone.
US data centers could consume more natural gas than Germany and Japan combined by 2035, driven by AI demand. Separately, Iranian strikes on Amazon data centers caused permanent customer data loss.
