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Smart home and devicesDEVELOPING

Apple reportedly plans three smart-home products for October 13

Apple may introduce three smart-home products on October 13, Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman reports: a new hub, HomePod mini and Apple TV models. A source cited by China’s Jiemian News also says production yields for the foldable iPhone Duo remain only slightly above 60%.

  • Apple may introduce a home hub, a new HomePod mini and Apple TV models on October 13.
  • The reported hub has a square six-inch display and a FaceTime camera.
1 sources50% confidence
MacRumors
SmartphonesDEVELOPING

iPhone Duo assembly yields reportedly top 60% ahead of October launch

Final-assembly yields for Apple's foldable iPhone Duo have reportedly risen just above 60%, limiting early output. Pre-orders are scheduled for October 16, with availability on October 23; US pricing starts at $1,999.

  • Final-assembly yields for the iPhone Duo were reportedly just above 60% as of September 17.
  • The production line may need another six months to a year to reach a mature yield.
1 sources50% confidence
MacRumors
DevicesCORROBORATED

Apple details iPhone Duo display and hinge: matte screen, durable torque; pre-orders Oct 16 (PT)

Apple outlined hardware choices for the foldable iPhone Duo: a matte nano-texture display intended to reduce glare and minimize crease visibility, and a redesigned hinge with tuned torque for partial-fold modes. Pre-orders begin Oct 16 (PT); retail launch Oct 23 (PT); starting price $1,999.

  • iPhone Duo uses a matte nano-texture display intended to reduce glare and minimize crease visibility.
  • Apple tuned the hinge's torque profile to feel solid and to support partially folded seated and standing modes.
2 sources87% confidence
MacRumors
MMODEVELOPING

World of Warcraft: Forever devs say a direct sequel like Guild Wars 2 is unlikely

World of Warcraft: Forever is presented as a remake of classic-era WoW that leverages updated rendering, graphics and server efficiency. Principal designer Kris Zierhut said Blizzard’s existing engine and server infrastructure make a full reboot — a WoW 2-style sequel — unlikely.

  • World of Warcraft: Forever is presented as a remake of classic-era WoW with reworked class trees and new raids.
  • Principal designer Kris Zierhut said Blizzard has improved graphics, rendering and server infrastructure over 25 years.
1 sources82% confidence
PC Gamer
EconomyDEVELOPING

US inflation steady at 3.4% in August — higher fuel costs strain households

US consumer prices rose 3.4% year-on-year in August, unchanged from July, official BLS data show. Rising gasoline and diesel costs — including an average diesel price topping $6 per gallon on Friday — are squeezing household budgets and increasing market bets on a Fed rate hike next week.

  • US inflation stood at 3.4% year-on-year in August, unchanged from July.
  • Gasoline rose 3.9% in August, contributing more than a third of monthly inflation.
1 sources93% confidence
BBC Business
TechnologyDEVELOPING

UK economy grows 0.4% in July as services and AI-related firms drive surprise rise

The UK economy grew 0.4% in July, beating forecasts for no change. The ONS said services and businesses linked to artificial intelligence helped lift activity, but higher energy costs could weaken growth ahead.

  • The UK economy expanded 0.4% in July, despite forecasts for no growth.
  • Services, especially computer programming, provided the strongest boost.
1 sources93% confidence
BBC Business
Audio hardwareDEVELOPING

Apple likely to announce Beats 360 in September after firmware 4A203 release

Apple released firmware 4A203 for the Beats 360, increasing the likelihood of an announcement in September (organiser timezone). The headphones have surfaced in regulatory filings, retail listings and were seen on players at the 2026 FIFA World Cup; listings cite an IPX4 rating and all-day battery life.

  • Apple released firmware 4A203 for Beats 360, increasing likelihood of a September announcement (organiser timezone).
  • Retail listings showed colours Black, Cloud, Sky and Pink and interchangeable Performance Knit and UltraPlush cushions.
1 sources87% confidence
MacRumors