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Three forces collide this week: the Federal Reserve's interest rate call, Microsoft's quarterly earnings, and a high-stakes meeting between President Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping. For tech watchers and investors, it is a live demo of how monetary policy, corporate scorecards, and geopolitics crash into each other in one trading week.

When Doctor Who fans watched that jaw-dropping Season 2 finale, nobody expected the series to disappear so quickly from our screens. The stunning regeneration of Ncuti Gatwa's Fifteenth Doctor into what appeared to be Billie Piper left viewers with countless questions. Now a bigger mystery looms. When will we actually get answers?

Apple's latest M5 MacBook Pro has officially arrived. It marks a clear shift in pro computing that puts AI speed ahead of flashy redesigns. The 14-inch MacBook Pro powered by the M5 chip is up for pre-order now, with availability starting October 22nd, and it keeps that familiar $1,599 starting price in Apple's premium lineup.

After years of anticipation and false starts, Apple's ambitious solid-state button project looks ready for a real comeback. Apple has completed functional verification for its next-generation button tech, according to BGR. The plan is to debut it with the iPhone 20 in 2027, a shift that could rival the moment the home button vanished. Testing now spans every physical control, from power and volume to action and camera, which would become pressure-sensitive zones with sophisticated haptic...

Looking at the escalating legal battle between Apple and the European Union over the Digital Markets Act, it is hard not to see a pivotal moment. One that could reshape how we use our technology for years. Apple's challenge to the EU's Digital Markets Act is not just another corporate spat, it is a clash between two very different visions of digital ecosystems.

China's regulatory assault on Apple is intensifying, and it could reshape the tech giant's global operations. A coalition of 55 Chinese iPhone and iPad users has formally filed an antitrust complaint with China's State Administration for Market Regulation (SAMR), alleging that Apple maintains monopolistic control over app distribution. Not a hiccup, a direct challenge to Apple's core business model in one of its most critical markets.

With tvOS 26.2 hitting Apple TV devices, we're looking at what might be the most significant update for family streaming since Apple first entered the living room space. This isn't just another incremental upgrade. Apple has fundamentally rethought how families interact with their streaming content, introducing two features that tackle some of the platform's most glaring limitations.

Google's NotebookLM just dropped a mobile update that's honestly a game-changer for anyone serious about learning. I'm talking about AI-powered study tools you can actually use on your phone, bringing comprehensive learning capabilities right to your pocket. Handy.

Looking at the early reports and leaks surrounding Apple's iPhone 18 Pro, we're staring at what could be the most significant iPhone design overhaul since the introduction of Face ID back in 2017. We're still over a year away from seeing these devices hit the market, but the technical groundwork being laid suggests Apple is finally ready to tackle one of the biggest visual elements that's defined iPhone design for nearly a decade. About time, right?

Looking at the tech landscape right now, one thing pops: Apple has been playing catch-up in the AI race while competitors like Google and OpenAI sprint ahead. Pressure does funny things. It forces creativity, and that tension can open doors that benefit everyone.

Apple's latest design experiments are stirring up quite the conversation in tech circles, and honestly, it's about time. The iPhone 18 Pro rumors suggest Cupertino might be ready to shake things up with something we haven't seen before, a transparent or semi-transparent back panel that could fundamentally change how we think about smartphone aesthetics. The timing aligns with the iPhone's 20th anniversary in September 2026, a moment that practically begs for a statement piece.

The design software world just got a major shakeup. Affinity has completely reimagined its approach to professional design tools, consolidating three separate applications into one unified platform that is now entirely free. This is not just another software update, it is a fundamental shift in how creative professionals might approach their workflow, especially within the Apple ecosystem where design tools have always held special significance. The company has merged the capabilities of...

When Apple launched iOS 26 in September, it was not just another incremental update, it represented the most significant interface transformation since iOS 7's flat design debut. The introduction of Liquid Glass as the centerpiece design language has reframed how we think about mobile interfaces. And now, with Apple creating a dedicated webpage showcasing how third-party developers are embracing this translucent visual language, we are watching the first wave of an ecosystem shift land on home...

Apple's environmental push into Australia and New Zealand is more than corporate responsibility, it is a strategy that rewires how tech tackles climate at a regional level. The company’s new slate of renewable energy and conservation projects signals a plan to match customer energy use with clean power, according to 9to5Mac.

If you're planning to upgrade to the iPhone 18 next year, you might want to start saving more than usual. Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC), the powerhouse behind Apple's cutting-edge processors, just dropped news that could hit your wallet hard. The world's leading chip manufacturer has started informing major clients like Apple about substantial price increases for their most advanced manufacturing processes.

Sports streaming was supposed to fix everything. No cable bundles, no paying for channels you never touch, no gatekeeping by old-school broadcasters. Instead, we built a maze, a digital scavenger hunt where finding your team feels like a side gig that requires multiple apps, a stack of subscriptions, and a crash course in media rights.

Apple's streaming service just pulled off something pretty remarkable in an industry obsessed with digital perfection. When they decided to drop the "+" and rebrand from Apple TV+ to simply Apple TV, complete with vibrant new logo and intro, they could have gone the typical route, hire a digital effects studio, create flashy CGI, call it a day. Instead, they did something that feels almost revolutionary in the streaming landscape. They went analog.

The battle for ultra-slim smartphone supremacy just got more interesting. Huawei has stepped into the ring with its Mate 70 Air, positioning itself as a formidable challenger to Apple's rumored iPhone Air. While Apple continues to tease its thinnest iPhone yet, Huawei has already revealed key specifications for a device that promises to deliver more than just sleek aesthetics.

Apple's frustration with the European Union's Digital Markets Act has snapped. What started as quiet back-and-forth now looks like a street fight that could reset how big tech works, not only in Europe, maybe everywhere.

Spotify's latest earnings just dropped serious numbers. And the story they tell about strategic pricing? Fascinating. The Swedish streaming giant finally cracked a code that eluded it for years, turning a massive user base into steady, durable profits.