Amid record revenue, Apple's Q1 2026 R&D spend reveals its AI ambitions

Amid record revenue, Apple's Q1 2026 R&D spend reveals its AI ambitions

Apple's Q1 2026 results are in, with record-breaking iPhone sales, but a record R&D spend suggests the company is far from resting on its laurels. Apple CEO Tim Cook shared another record quarter for the company The fiscal quarter, which ended December 27, 2025, saw Apple post records aplenty . With revenue of $143.8 billion, the company saw a 16% increase over the previous year's results — a new record for the company. Of that figure, a whopping $42.1 billion was net profit. Comparing that to the previous year's revenue of $124.3 billion and a net quarterly profit of $36.3 billion, Apple's already healthy balance sheet just got a shot in the arm. With record total revenue and earnings per share ($2.84, up 19%), it's hard to imagine how Apple shareholders could have hoped for better results. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums

Pick up this Samsung microSD Express card while it's on sale for $40 off

Pick up this Samsung microSD Express card while it's on sale for $40 off

If you're looking to expand the storage on your Switch 2, the 512GB Samsung P9 microSD Express card is on sale right now for 33 percent off, marked down to $80 from $120. With component prices skyrocketing these days, it's getting increasingly rare to see good storage on sale, and 512GB for $80 is a much better deal than you'll currently find directly from Nintendo . The P9 boasts transfer speeds of up to 800MB/s, making moving games to the card that much faster. As for load times, in our testing we found that any microSD Express, the standard the Switch 2 requires, will offer roughly the same performance. This format is pretty new, so there aren't a ton of cards on the market. As such, the P9 makes our list of best microSD cards for the Nintendo Switch 2. The P9 microSD Express is also compatible with the Steam Deck or any other gaming console that accepts the format, as well as cameras and more. If you were hoping to spend a bit less, the 256GB version of Samsung's card is on sale for $40, while this 256GB Lexar microSD Express card is on sale for $50. Follow @EngadgetDeals on X for the latest tech deals and buying advice . This article originally appeared on Engadget at https://www.engadget.com/deals/pick-up-this-samsung-microsd-express-card-while-its-on-sale-for-40-off-143849979.html?src=rss

Oura CEO Tom Hale says the company has no plans to abandon its subscription model, even as rivals experiment with cheaper hardware and no recurring fees (Samantha Kelly/Bloomberg)

Oura CEO Tom Hale says the company has no plans to abandon its subscription model, even as rivals experiment with cheaper hardware and no recurring fees (Samantha Kelly/Bloomberg)

Samantha Kelly / Bloomberg : Oura CEO Tom Hale says the company has no plans to abandon its subscription model, even as rivals experiment with cheaper hardware and no recurring fees —  Oura Health Oy, the popular smart ring maker, has no plans to abandon its subscription-based business model even as rivals experiment with cheaper hardware and no recurring fees.