Topic: tech industry reporting
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Apple HomePod mini, iPad mini, and Apple TV 4K Leaked
Apple is set to release second-generation HomePod mini, iPad mini 8, and updated Apple TV 4K before the year ends, featuring subtle design tweaks and internal hardware upgrades. The new iPad mini 8 will likely utilize the A20 Pro chip for better performance, while the HomePod mini 2 shifts to a n...
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TikTok eyes peer-to-peer payments in DMs: report
TikTok is developing a peer-to-peer payment feature for direct messages, built on its existing TikTok Pay infrastructure, with a user experience similar to Venmo, though TikTok says it is not currently testing the feature. The feature is in early development with no launch timeline, and TikTok ha...
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Xbox tests disc drive removal as new feature digitizes physical games
Microsoft's next-generation console, Project Helix, is reportedly being designed without a disc drive, following Sony's lead after it confirmed it will stop producing physical game discs by January 2028. Xbox is testing a feature to digitize physical game collections, allowing players to convert ...
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Meta blocks users from hiding its AI on Threads
Meta is testing a new Threads feature that lets users tag a Meta AI account for real-time answers, but users are frustrated because they cannot block the account, unlike most other accounts on the platform. The feature is initially available in five countries, and Meta defends it as a way to prov...
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Microsoft Tests AI Bots for Copilot in 365
Microsoft is exploring integrating autonomous, OpenClaw-like capabilities into its 365 Copilot AI assistant to create a version that operates continuously without constant supervision. The company is investigating this open-source technology for enterprise use, which allows AI agents to run local...
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Apple discontinues Mac Pro desktop after years of effort
Apple has officially discontinued the Mac Pro, confirming the M2 Ultra model from mid-2023 is the final version with no current plans for a successor. The product line had struggled for years, facing challenges after a poorly received 2013 design and a brief 2019 revival, but ultimately clashed w...
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