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Computers and devicesSingle source

Apple’s ‘Pro and tell’ event is set for October 28, with new MacBook Pro and iPad mini expected

Apple’s ‘Pro and tell’ event is scheduled for October 28, with several new devices expected. Rumored announcements include updated MacBook Pro and iPad mini models, as well as an iMac with an M6 chip.

  • Apple has scheduled its ‘Pro and tell’ presentation for October 28.
  • The higher-end MacBook Pro is rumored to feature an OLED touchscreen and Dynamic Island.
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9to5Mac
Laptops and local AIPrimary source

NVIDIA RTX Spark laptops launch with up to 1 petaflop for local AI

NVIDIA announced that RTX Spark laptops are now available from ASUS, Dell, HP, Lenovo, Microsoft and MSI. The systems combine Blackwell RTX graphics, a Grace CPU, up to 128GB of unified memory and up to 1 petaflop of FP4 AI performance for local workloads.

  • RTX Spark laptops are available from ASUS, Dell, HP, Lenovo, Microsoft and MSI.
  • The platform offers up to 128GB of unified memory and up to 1 petaflop of FP4 AI performance.
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NVIDIA Newsroom
TechnologyMultiple publishers

Meta releases Muse Spark Open open-weight model for coding and AI agents

Meta has launched Muse Spark Open, an open-weight model it says competes with leading Chinese alternatives. The system targets coding, multi-step reasoning and agentic tasks, and can run on two Mac Studios equipped with M5 Ultra chips.

  • Meta has released Muse Spark Open, an AI model whose weights developers can download and modify.
  • The company says it competes with China’s Qwen, Kimi K3 and GLM models.
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The Guardian Business
Grand Theft Auto 6Single source

Report claims Grand Theft Auto 6 could launch on PC in early 2027

GamesBeat reports that Grand Theft Auto 6 could arrive on PC during the first three months of 2027. That would place the release no more than four months after the PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X/S launch, although Rockstar has not confirmed the claim.

  • GamesBeat reports a possible GTA 6 PC release in the first quarter of 2027.
  • The PC version could arrive no more than four months after the console launch.
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PC Gamer
Apple ProductsSingle source

Apple Plans Two-Day Los Angeles Showcase for New Macs and iPad mini

Apple plans to invite content creators to a two-day product showcase in Los Angeles on October 27 and 28. Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman says the gatherings will be product experiences rather than a traditional livestreamed Apple event.

  • Apple plans a two-day product showcase for content creators in Los Angeles on October 27–28.
  • Expected 14-inch and 16-inch MacBook Pro models may feature OLED displays and M5 Pro and M5 Max chips.
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MacRumors
Laptops and tabletsMultiple publishers

Apple to unveil touchscreen OLED MacBook Pro and iPad mini on October 27

Apple plans to unveil new MacBook Pro models with OLED touchscreens and an OLED iPad mini on or around October 27. Bloomberg also reports that the event will include an M6 14-inch MacBook Pro and an M6 iMac.

  • Apple plans to unveil OLED MacBook Pro models and an OLED iPad mini on or around October 27.
  • The new MacBook Pro models are expected to have touchscreens, Dynamic Island and thinner, lighter designs.
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MacRumors
BusinessSingle source

Samsung forecasts record $80bn profit as AI chip demand surges

Samsung Electronics expects third-quarter operating profit to reach 107.4tn won ($80bn), nine times higher than a year earlier. The company attributes the increase to demand for memory chips used in artificial-intelligence data centres.

  • Samsung expects third-quarter operating profit of 107.4tn won.
  • The forecast is about nine times higher than the result a year earlier.
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BBC Technology
Tech dealsSingle source

Amazon Prime Day deals: AirPods Pro 3 for $179 and Apple Watch from $199

Discounts on Apple devices remain live as Amazon Prime Big Deal Days nears its end later today. AirPods Pro 3 are available for a record-low $179, Apple Watch SE 3 starts at $199, and selected MacBook Pro models are discounted by up to $600.

  • AirPods Pro 3 are listed at a record-low $179 instead of $249.
  • The 40mm GPS Apple Watch SE 3 is available for $199.
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MacRumors
Cloud gamingSingle source

GTA 6 will not be playable on PC through Xbox cloud streaming at launch

Microsoft has denied a report that Xbox secured an exclusive cloud-streaming deal for GTA 6 at launch. That rules out the service as a way to play the game on PC before a native version arrives, though no other release details were provided.

  • Xbox will not have exclusive cloud streaming for GTA 6 at launch.
  • GTA 6 will not be playable on PC through Xbox cloud services when it launches.
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Rock Paper Shotgun
AppleSingle source

macOS 27.2 further hints at a MacBook with a touch-enabled OLED display

The third macOS 27.2 developer beta adds a long-press animation for Dock icons resembling gestures in iOS and iPadOS. The change is being viewed as another sign that Apple is preparing a touch-enabled MacBook reportedly planned for October or November.

  • macOS 27.2 beta 3 enlarges Dock icons during a long press.
  • The animation resembles a gesture already used in iOS and iPadOS.
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MacRumors
E-commerceSingle source

Amazon Isn’t Alone: Sony, Best Buy and Walmart Launch Major Rival Sales

As Amazon Prime Big Deal Days approaches, Sony, Best Buy and Walmart are running their own broad sales. Discounts cover TVs, headphones, audio gear, computers and appliances, while Walmart’s event runs through October 11.

  • Sony, Best Buy and Walmart are running competing sales ahead of Amazon Prime Big Deal Days.
  • Best Buy is offering discounts of up to $1,400 on select TVs.
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MacRumors
Tech DealsSingle source

Amazon Cuts Prices on New Mac mini and Mac Studio by Up to $199

Amazon has discounted new Mac mini and Mac Studio configurations during its Prime Big Deal Days sale. The largest reduction is $199, while the listed models start at $779.99.

  • Amazon has discounted selected Mac mini and Mac Studio configurations during Prime Big Deal Days.
  • The M5 Max Mac Studio with 36GB of RAM and a 512GB SSD costs $2,299.99, down from $2,499.
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MacRumors
Deals and salesSingle source

Amazon cuts prices on Beats 360, Macs and Apple Watch ahead of Prime Day

Amazon has started early discounts on accessories and new Apple devices ahead of Prime Big Deal Days, scheduled for October 6. Beats 360 Cushion Kits are down from $49.99 to $9.99, while select Macs and Apple Watch Ultra 4 models have received their first post-launch price cuts.

  • Amazon has started early discounts ahead of Prime Big Deal Days on October 6.
  • Beats 360 Cushion Kits are available for $9.99 instead of $49.99.
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MacRumors
LaptopsSingle source

Apple May Launch OLED Touchscreen MacBook Pro Models in October or November

Apple may introduce 14-inch and 16-inch MacBook Pro models with OLED touchscreens in October or November, Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman said on his podcast. The laptops are reportedly being tested with macOS 27.2, whose release is expected toward the end of October.

  • Apple may launch 14-inch and 16-inch MacBook Pro models with OLED touchscreens in October or November.
  • Mark Gurman said the laptops are being tested with macOS 27.2, expected toward the end of October.
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MacRumors
Tech DealsSingle source

Apple Watch Ultra 3 Gets Nearly $200 Off in Amazon Clearance Deals

Amazon has cut the price of Apple Watch Ultra 3 models with Titanium Milanese Loop to $699.97, nearly $200 below list price. The roundup also includes discounts on Mac mini, Mac Studio, Beats 360 and MacBook Air.

  • Apple Watch Ultra 3 with Titanium Milanese Loop costs $699.97 instead of $899.
  • The M6 Mac mini is discounted by up to $29, while the M5 Max Mac Studio costs $2,450.
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9to5Mac
Gaming MonitorsSingle source

CS2 pros back 360 Hz as the sweet spot for competitive FPS

Counter-Strike 2 players Oscar Bell (“Azuwu”) and Simon Boije (“yxngstxr”) agreed that gains from ultra-high refresh rates diminish quickly. They noted that 600 Hz offers little benefit without a system delivering 600 frames per second.

  • Two professional CS2 players supported 360 Hz as a practical target for competitive play.
  • Oscar Bell said he does not want to return to a lower refresh rate after moving from 240 to 360 Hz.
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PC Gamer
Electronics pricingSingle source

Apple raises iPhone prices by £100 as memory-chip shortage drives costs higher

Apple has raised prices for all iPhones, including older models, by £100 as AI data-centre demand drives a memory-chip shortage. IDC forecasts a record annual contraction in global smartphone sales of almost 17% this year.

  • Apple has increased prices for all iPhones, including older models, by £100.
  • Memory costs have risen by more than 300% year on year, according to IDC.
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The Guardian Business
Quantum computingPrimary source

NVIDIA expands CUDA-Q with orchestration layer for fault-tolerant quantum systems

NVIDIA added CUDA-Q Logical to its open-source CUDA-Q platform for designing and testing applications for fault-tolerant quantum computers. Fermilab used it to cut architecture-development time from five months to three weeks.

  • CUDA-Q Logical adds a programmable layer for fault-tolerant quantum systems.
  • Fermilab reduced architecture development from five months to three weeks.
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NVIDIA Newsroom