Apple is finally developing a touchscreen MacBook Pro after years of resistance. The redesigned laptop featuring OLED display and M6 chip is expected in late 2026 or early 2027, but will likely come with a significant price increase.
The PlayStation 5 has shipped 84.2 million units since its 2020 launch, with 3.9 million consoles sold in the latest quarter. Digital game sales now represent 72% of all software purchases as the platform continues to outperform previous generations.
AMD continues its AI shopping spree with the acquisition of MK1, a startup founded by Neuralink veterans. The move comes as AMD reports record $9.2 billion quarterly revenue driven by AI chip demand.
Telesat is deepening its partnership with Farcast through a $5 million investment and board seat. The collaboration focuses on developing enterprise-class flat panel antennas for Telesat’s upcoming Lightspeed satellite constellation. Initial service with 96 satellites is planned for 2027.
Apple’s latest MacBook Air with M4 chip has dropped to an unprecedented $749 on Amazon. This aggressive pricing puts Apple’s premium ultraportable in direct competition with mid-range Windows machines. The deal includes 16GB unified memory and 18-hour battery life that budget laptops can’t match.
Apple is reportedly planning a massive expansion of iPhone satellite capabilities beyond emergency use. The upgrades would enable navigation, photo messaging, and third-party app connectivity via satellite. This represents Apple’s decade-long push to bypass traditional carriers entirely.
The Pixel 10a is shaping up to be Google’s next budget champion, reportedly sticking with a modified Tensor G4 chipset. This strategic move could bring back the deep discounts that made earlier A-series phones legendary. With Google’s camera magic and software optimization, raw specs might not matte
Fractal Design has unveiled its Ion 3 Gold power supply series built to the latest ATX12V 3.1 standard. The fully modular units feature updated PCIe Gen 5 connectors and start at £104.99 for the 750W model with a 10-year warranty backing them up.
AMD is negotiating with several customers for AI chip partnerships on the scale of its OpenAI deal, which could generate $100 billion in revenue. The company plans to launch its next-gen Instinct MI450 series in the second half of 2025 as it competes more directly with NVIDIA.
A new partnership aims to solve AI’s growing data traffic jam. Sivers Semiconductors and POET Technologies are combining laser and optical interposer tech to create new light engines for hyperscale data centers. Prototypes are slated for 2026.
