Apple, Google & AI — What's Happening in Tech
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Apple raises the MacBook Neo’s student pricing again
The MacBook Neo now starts at $649 on Apple's Education Store, up $150 from its initial $499 education starting price. As reported earlier by MacRumors, the stu…
The VergexAI is buying out homeowners who promise not to sue over data center noise
A subsidiary of Elon Musk's xAI is offering to buy up homes in a Mississippi neighborhood, as long as residents don't join a lawsuit targeting the company's nea…
The VergeHere’s Virgin Galactic’s new Apeiron spaceship
Virgin Galactic's new spaceship is here, dubbed "Apeiron" by popular vote from a public poll. Apeiron is the first of the company's new Delta-class spacecraft,…
The VergeIndie Games Fund in Africa: Meet the selected studios
Google Play selects 10 African indie studios for the 2026 Indie Games Fund, awarding $1M and mentorship to scale local talent globally.
Google BlogThis is how badly X wants you to pay to promote your posts
After Elon Musk warned that "advertisers who post ads that are ugly, shrill, strident or overstate claims about their product will be barred from advertising" o…
The Verge7 days until TechCrunch Founder Summit: Save up to $100 on your pass before doors open
In just 7 days, TechCrunch Founder Summit takes over Boston’s SoWa Power Station on November 4. Your chance to save up to $100 on tickets is running out, and th…
TechCrunchTikTok is going after Yelp and Google Maps with an in-app restaurant guide
TikTok is launching an in-app restaurant guide in a challenge to other platforms like Yelp and even Google Maps. The company on Wednesday announced the launch o…
The VergeInside Amazon’s Echo hardware event
Amazon swapped its usual big fall hardware showcase this year for a series of smaller launches throughout October. So far this month, it has announced new Fire…
The VergeVCs will make billions on Anthropic’s IPO, but Amazon is set to make much (much) more
Massive note conversions reveal the true extent of Amazon's ownership in Anthropic.
TechCrunchParents sue OpenAI, alleging GPT-4o coached their daughter off seizure medication
A family is suing OpenAI, saying ChatGPT coached their daughter to quietly taper off her seizure medication and keep it from her doctors before she died in Febr…
TechCrunchThe data center boom has an upside: innovation for the US grid
As the AI boom stresses the existing power grid, all sorts of new opportunities for grid modernization are also emerging as a result, industry insiders say.
TechCrunchBank of America kindly asks that you don’t share your banking password with your AI assistant
The banking giant reminds customers that "you're responsible for activity" resulting from your AI agents' access.
TechCrunchWho’s really in charge at Anthropic after the IPO?
Here's a clear explanation of Anthropic's incredibly complex governance structure.
TechCrunchWe’re announcing Genie 4, our new world model for real-time interactive simulation.
Today, we’re announcing our research on Genie 4, our new world model that brings unprecedented realism and native audio to real-time interactive simulation.The…
Google Blog8 examples of Gemini 4 Argon in action
From deep research to interactive design, here are eight examples of what Gemini 4 Argon, our most intelligent model yet, is capable of.
Google BlogFitbit Edge: Premium design for an active life
With a reimagined screen, refined mechanics, and elevated style, Fitbit Edge looks as good as it performs, year after year.
Google BlogApple introduces the new 14-inch MacBook Pro with M6
Apple today announced the new 14-inch MacBook Pro with M6, delivering more performance, powerful on-device AI capabilities, and faster connectivity.
Apple NewsroomApple unveils new iMac with M6
Apple today announced the new iMac featuring the superfast M6, delivering even more performance and powerful AI capabilities.
Apple NewsroomApple Creator Studio adds powerful new AI features and even more creative tools
Apple introduces updates to Apple Creator Studio, the collection of creative apps designed to put studio-grade tools into the hands of creators.
Apple NewsroomSiri AI is available in more languages starting today
With the 27.2 software updates released today, Siri AI is expanding to French, Japanese, Korean, Portuguese, and Spanish.
Apple Newsroom15 college students share their favorite Gemini features
We asked 15 college students about their favorite Gemini features for learning, studying, taking notes, and more.
Google BlogOur newest AI Quest: Mapping the human brain
Learn AI literacy via Google’s latest AI Quests lesson on neuroscience, “Polar Peaks.”
Google BlogApple gives iPad mini its biggest update ever
Apple unveils the all-new iPad mini, featuring an OLED display in a thinner design, a leap in performance with A20 Pro, and water and dust resistance.
Apple NewsroomiPhone Duo arrives at Apple Store locations worldwide
On Friday, October 23, the highly anticipated iPhone Duo made its debut at Apple Store locations worldwide.
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