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Lumentum CEO Michael Hurlston plans 3 years ahead for laser chips

Lumentum CEO Michael Hurlston spends money on new tech 3 years before he even knows if buyers will want it. His company owns its own manufacturing plants and operates as the Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company of laser chips.

Apple expects to sell 6 million foldable iPhone Duo units this year

Apple priced its first foldable phone at $1,999. That sits just under the key $2,000 psychological mark. Demand is expected to be strong among existing iPhone Pro users. The new device launches as the wider smartphone market faces a contraction.

Google Pixel 11 Pro introduces 120x zoom and instant night sight

Google unveils the new Pixel 11 Pro smartphone. It features a massive 120x zoom capability. A new Tensor G6 chip powers the upgraded camera. Instant Night Sight works up to 4.5 times faster.

Apple reveals iPhone Duo has a 4883mAh battery capacity in new EU document

Apple finally revealed the battery size after pre-orders opened. The new phone packs a 4883mAh battery. It sits right between the Pro and Pro Max models. Watch out if you use the large inside screen often.

Apple launches HomeView smart display starting at $299 with preorders underway

Apple just unveiled the long-awaited HomeView smart display for your house. The new device combines a 7-inch touchscreen with conversational Siri AI. Preorders are open now with general availability beginning on November 13, 2026. Both models start at $299 in the United States and several markets.

Apple, Google, and Samsung set $1,299 starting prices for top flagships

Three top smartphone makers now cost $1,299 for their base models. A memory crisis is pushing component costs much higher this year. Apple, Google, and Samsung are betting on completely different features at that price. Check your upgrade plans before buying a new phone.

NYC Comptroller Mark Levine urges AI lab Anthropic to pause US IPO

New York City has $7 million tied up in Anthropic. Comptroller Mark Levine wrote a letter to CEO Dario Amodei. He wants the company to delay its upcoming public offering. Safety concerns and rapid AI development are driving the push. Pension funds manage over $325 billion in total assets.

Apple Store walk-in purchases for iPhone Duo likely unavailable on launch day

Apple retail staff received warnings about extremely low iPhone Duo stock. Walk-in buyers without pre-orders will likely find zero devices available. Online orders are currently sold out through the month of January. Check carriers or Best Buy instead if you need one quickly.

Proofpoint agrees to buy cybersecurity firm Varonis for $49.75 a share

Proofpoint agreed to buy cybersecurity company Varonis for $49.75 a share. Talks about the deal were already circulating back in June.

CoreWeave faces higher loan costs on debt coming due in 5 years

CoreWeave must pay back its borrowed money within 4 or 5 years, and refinancing will not come cheap. Smaller cloud computing providers that operate close to customers now have to recheck how much cash financial markets will lend them.

Meta and Apple release Muse Spark Open model for Mac Studio

Meta just released Muse Spark Open for Apple computers. It is an Open model with 816 billion parameters. It runs directly on desktop hardware using Apple chips. Two Mac Studio machines can act as one supercomputer. You can download the model right now through Hugging Face.

Anthropic warns small AI models could self-replicate across smart devices

Anthropic says small AI models might soon copy themselves across smart devices. That means your office security cameras or smart TVs could join a rogue network. Such a botnet would be very hard for anyone to shut down. Your business internet could face strange new cyber threats soon.

Apple website hints Siri AI may come to full size HomePods

Apple updated product images on its website this week. The new graphics show a multi-colored Siri glow. A tech leaker spotted the change in the alt text. Existing full-size HomePod owners might get the new assistant soon.

Judge orders OpenAI to share internal documents in Apple lawsuit

Apple is suing two former workers and OpenAI. They claim their trade secrets were stolen for hardware. A judge just ordered OpenAI to hand over evidence. Apple will now interview key people under oath. This case could change how big tech hires staff.

Delivery company Evri tests two-legged robots carrying 30 pounds to front doors

The courier company is running the tests in the north of England using machines from Refined Robotics, a developer based in Japan. Evri claims this is the first test of its kind in Europe.

JP Morgan raises Apple stock target to $360 despite production rumors

Apple stock wobbled after reports of iPhone production cuts. Experts at JP Morgan say the drop is normal. They just raised their price target to $360. Demand for the new iPhone Duo is looking strong. This could balance out the slower sales elsewhere.

IonQ shares fall 9% after $1.3 billion deal for Elicity

This company is purchasing Elicity, which provides security for large business networks. They are using an all-stock transaction, so they pay with company shares instead of using cash.

Jacob Manoukian says computer chip stocks are trading at a discount

Jacob Manoukian, JPMorgan Private Bank U.S. head of investment strategy, says computer chip stocks are currently trading at a discount. Market prices show investors expect a big slowdown for companies that build data-processing chips.

macOS 27 update adds window resizing and Control Center to iPhone Mirroring

Apple just released macOS 27 with three big upgrades for iPhone Mirroring. You can finally resize windows and open the Control Center easily. Protected videos now play without turning your screen totally black.

Kuxiu launches Burgundy D5 charging station matching the new iPhone 18 Pro

Tech accessory maker Kuxiu just released a new Burgundy version of their D5 5-in-1 charger. It matches the color of the new iPhone 18 Pro and costs $59.99 right now. The package includes a 45W charging brick and a braided USB-C cable.

Apple is flooding flagship stores with over 150 iPhone Duo demo units

Apple is planning a massive retail push for the upcoming iPhone Duo. The Fifth Avenue store in New York City will feature over 150 demo units. Smaller locations will still carry around 20 devices for customers to test. Preorders open on October 16th ahead of the October 23rd release.

Browser security company Island raises $400 million to expand globally

Browser security firm Island just raised $400 million in new funding. Island co-founder and CEO Mike Fey says the business has grown by 100% since entering the market.

SpaceX plans to launch Starlink as major US Mobile carrier

SpaceX is building a new Mobile phone network. They are using satellites to reach your phone. New low-band signals will work inside your office. This means service through thick walls and buildings. Most of your current phones already work with this.

Apple cuts iPhone 18 Pro production by 15 percent

Apple is slowing down iPhone 18 Pro production. Buyers are staying away because of higher prices. Orders for October dropped by at least 15 percent. This is the first sign of soft demand. Keep an eye on your tech inventory costs. Apple reports earnings on November 6.

TextExpander launches free plan for Mac Windows and mobile devices

Stop typing the same emails over and over. TextExpander now offers a free plan for all. You can store your most used phrases here. It works on your computer and your phone. Sync your shortcuts across every device You own. Start saving time on your daily office work today.

Apple iOS 27 adds 4K video and smart notifications to Home app

Apple is updating the Home app in iOS 27 with major upgrades. Security cameras can now record in crystal clear 4K resolution. Smart notifications combine multiple alerts into one single real time message. Your phone stops buzzing constantly when kids arrive and doors unlock.

Tim Cook says he is not meddling in Apple after CEO handoff

Tim Cook stepped down as Apple CEO last month. He passed the job to John Ternus after years of planning. Now Cook focuses on worldwide policy and government talks. He tells the new boss not to mimic him. For your business, big management shifts change how giant tech partners operate.

Florida and Rhode Island block Apple Wallet driver licenses

Apple releases iOS 27 with major CarPlay updates and Siri AI

Apple released iOS 27 with big CarPlay upgrades. Siri AI now answers questions and finds addresses by voice. A new MiniPlayer and audio scrubber make driving easier. New wallpapers and performance fixes are included too.

WhatsApp updates video player with Liquid Glass design across devices

Meta rolled out the Liquid Glass design for the WhatsApp video player this week. The translucent progress bar floats at the top of the screen with rounded corners. The update brings a new look to light and dark modes on supported devices.