Oct 09, 2026Twila Rosenbaum
Ghost, founded by 19-year-old Zain Javaid, has emerged from stealth with $11 million in seed funding led by Andreessen Horowitz. Its first product, Core, is a $3,499 personal computer built specifically to run AI agents locally. The device bundles an Nvidia RTX Pro 4000 SFF Blackwell GPU, ships with three preinstalled models, and is designed to centralize a user's data and automate tasks. Preorders opened Monday, with shipping set for late October.
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Oct 08, 2026Twila Rosenbaum
The Apple Watch Series 12 brings new health sensors, improved performance, and controversial repairability and comfort reports. This buyer's guide compares it with the still-capable Series 9 across design, display, battery, and software support. It also weighs trade-in values and Prime Day discounts to help you decide if upgrading makes sense. Early user feedback on skin irritation and a 4/10 repairability score are key considerations.
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Oct 08, 2026Twila Rosenbaum
The Apple Watch Ultra 4 is Apple's rugged flagship wearable, priced from $799. It adds the S11 chip, improved heart sensing, a 50-hour battery, and satellite communications. The 49mm titanium watch is built for outdoor athletes, divers, and adventurers. It sits alongside the Series 12 and SE 3 in Apple's 2026 lineup.
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Sep 10, 2026Twila Rosenbaum
Apple has finally unveiled its first foldable iPhone, the iPhone Duo, at its Surprise and shine event. We spent time with the device, testing its 7.6-inch inner display, 5.4-inch cover screen, and new folding mechanics. The hinge is smooth and IP68-rated, with a crease that is nearly impossible to feel. The iPhone Duo also introduces gradual screen transitions, laptop mode, and tent mode StandBy support.
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Sep 10, 2026Twila Rosenbaum
Apple has announced the iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max, adding a 48-megapixel variable-aperture main camera, the A20 Pro chip, and the C2 modem. The phones start at $1,199 and $1,299 with 256GB, and they arrive Sept. 18. Battery life reaches up to 45 hours of video playback on the Pro Max. New Pro controls, SynthID support, and a smaller Dynamic Island round out the updates.
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Sep 10, 2026Twila Rosenbaum
Apple is holding its biggest iPhone event of the year on September 9, 2026, and the company is expected to unveil the long-rumored foldable iPhone. The keynote is the first iPhone launch led by new CEO John Ternus, who has called it a huge and phenomenal moment for Apple. New Apple Watches, AirPods, and operating system updates are also anticipated. The standard iPhone 18 may be delayed until the new year, while RAMageddon could push prices higher across the lineup.
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Sep 10, 2026Twila Rosenbaum
Apple has unveiled the iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max at its “Surprise and shine” event, and early hands-on impressions show a familiar design with meaningful camera upgrades. The new models retain an aluminum body and screen sizes similar to the iPhone 17 Pro lineup, but add color-matched glass backs and four finishes: black, silver, glacier blue, and burgundy. The main camera now features a variable-aperture lens with selectable f-stops and manual controls, while the Dynamic Island is smaller and can display three Live Activities at once. Preorders begin September 12 ahead of a September 18 release, with prices starting at $1,199 and $1,299.
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Sep 09, 2026Twila Rosenbaum
Blackpink's Lisa has released 'SaWaDiKa,' a rap-forward single and first preview of her upcoming EP 'Press Play,' due Oct. 23. In the accompanying video, filmed in Bangkok and directed by Bang Jae Yeob, she showcases a series of bold looks and embraces her Thai roots. Lisa also has an upcoming documentary, 'Always Lalisa,' and a Las Vegas residency lined up for this fall.
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