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Apple on Wednesday updated the 14-inch MacBook Pro, iPad Pro, and Vision Pro with its next-generation M5 chip, but previous rumors have indicated that the company still plans to announce at least a few additional products before the end of the year. The following Apple products have at one point been rumored to be updated in 2025 , although it is unclear if the timeframe for any of them has been pushed back: HomePod mini: S9 chip or newer with support for next year's revamped version of Siri powered by Apple Intelligence, likely Apple's N1 chip with Wi-Fi 7 support , improved sound quality, a second-generation Ultra Wideband chip for proximity features, and potentially new color options like Red . Apple TV: A faster A17 Pro chip that will support next year's revamped version of Siri powered by Apple Intelligence, and likely Apple's N1 chip with Wi-Fi 7 support . A built-in FaceTime camera has been rumored for a future Apple TV, but it is unclear if that will arrive with the next model specifically. AirTag: Up to 3× longer item tracking range vs. current AirTag, a more tamper-proof speaker, and "very low" battery life alerts . The following products are rumored to launch in late 2025 or early 2026: MacBook with A18 Pro chip: A lower-cost MacBook model equipped with an A18 Pro chip — or perhaps an A19 Pro chip , although this might be wishful thinking — is rumored to launch in late 2025 or early 2026. Studio Display: A new version of the Studio Display with an A19 Pro chip and mini-LED backlighting is expected to launch in late 2025 or early 2026 . Pro Display XDR: A new version of the Pro Display XDR with a built-in Center Stage camera is expected to launch in late 2025 or early 2026 . Apple's exact plans for the rest of the year remain to be seen, but it is not unusual for the company to announce new products in late October through November. Apple has even announced some products in December over the years, such as multiple Mac Pro models, the Pro Display XDR, and the AirPods Max. HomePod mini and Apple TV inventory is starting to dwindle at select Apple Store locations around the world, as often happens ahead of new models. As for other Macs, it is possible that no additional models will follow until next year. It would have made sense for the iMac and Mac mini to be updated with the M5 chip alongside the 14-inch MacBook Pro, if they were coming this year, and higher-end 14-inch and 16-inch MacBook Pro models with M5 Pro and M5 Max chips are rumored to launch in early 2026 . The next MacBook Air and Mac Studio models are expected to launch next year, too, while the timeframe for the next Mac Pro desktop tower is up in the air. Related Roundups: Apple TV , HomePod mini Buyer's Guide: Apple TV (Don't Buy) , HomePod Mini (Don't Buy) Related Forums: Apple TV and Home Theater , HomePod, HomeKit, CarPlay, Home & Auto Technology This article, " Apple's Next Rumored Products: New HomePod Mini, Apple TV, and More " first appeared on MacRumors.com Discuss this article in our forums
Evelina Youcefi / Bloomberg : A look at efforts in Sweden to make its banking systems and payment networks resilient to hybrid warfare attacks; 90% of Sweden's transactions are digital — Growing threats to infrastructure and banks have prompted the Riksbank to focus on making payments networks resilient to attack.
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Monarch Money is one of our favorite budgeting apps and, fittingly enough, there's a way for newcomers to save money on a subscription right now. If you use the code MONARCHVIP at checkout, you can get an annual plan for 50 percent off. It typically costs $100, but you can get 12 months of access for $50 with this code. There are some key caveats here. The discount is only for new users, and it can't be combined with other offers. The code only works when you sign up through the web. You can't redeem it through the Monarch mobile app. We feel that Monarch has a steeper learning curve than some other budget trackers and that certain aspects of the app are slightly more complex than they probably need to be. But it offers a great deal of customization and granularity , which outweighs our misgivings. On the main dashboard, you'll see your net worth along with your latest transactions, spending versus the previous month, your income so far for the month and details about upcoming bills, your investments and goals you've set. There's also a link to a month-in-review page, which offers an in-depth overview of what's been happening with your money that month. You'll also be able to take a peek at how your net worth has changed over time. Monarch can connect to your bank and track Apple Card, Apple Cash and Savings accounts. It can pull in your transactions and balance history automatically and detect your recurring expenses and income. The app can even keep your car valuation up to date. While it might take a little work to set up Monarch (and you might have to tweak things here and there), it's a detailed budgeting app that can help you keep better track of your income, expenditure and net worth. This article originally appeared on Engadget at https://www.engadget.com/deals/get-50-percent-off-your-first-year-subscription-to-one-of-our-favorite-budgeting-apps-174011646.html?src=rss
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Tachyum upgrades its Prodigy to 256 cores and announced and fresh funding for its AI and HPC processor, but admitted the chip has not yet been taped out or finalized, so the project remains far from production despite years of delays.
Samsung has reportedly scrapped the Galaxy S26 Edge, shifting focus back to its Galaxy S26 Pro, Plus, and Ultra models.
Alex Weprin / The Hollywood Reporter : An interview with YouTube CEO Neal Mohan on YouTube as the future of TV, paying out $100B+ to creators, partnering with the NFL, scripted content, and more — In two decades, the app has grown from a user-generated circus into the most powerful platform on earth.
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Apple has retained its position as the world's most valuable brand for the 13th consecutive year, topping Interbrand's 2025 Best Global Brands ranking with an estimated brand value of $470.9 billion. The annual Interbrand report evaluates the world's top 100 companies based on financial performance, brand strength in purchase decisions, and overall competitiveness. The report claims that combined brand value of all 100 entries rose 4.4% year over year to $3.6 trillion. Apple first entered Interbrand's top 25 in 2008 and reached the number one position by 2013, maintaining its dominance through more than a decade of major shifts in consumer technology. Its valuation of $470.9 billion represents a 4% decline from last year, yet still places it comfortably ahead of second-place Microsoft, which grew 10% to $388.5 billion. Amazon, Google, and Samsung rounded out the top five with respective brand values of $319.9 billion, $317.1 billion, and $90.5 billion. While Apple remains the world's most valuable brand, the report pointed to a dramatic surge from AI chipmaker Nvidia, which recorded a 116% increase in brand value to $43.2 billion, leaping from 36th to 15th place — the largest single-year gain in Interbrand's history. In addition, Instagram entered the top 10 for the first time, with a 27% rise in brand value, while Nike dropped from 14th to 23rd after losing 26% of its valuation. Tesla fell 13 positions to 25th place following a 35% decline. Tag: Interbrand This article, " Apple Remains the World's Most Valuable Brand in 2025 " first appeared on MacRumors.com Discuss this article in our forums
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Matt Burgess / Wired : How facial recognition software rejects people with facial differences, who number an estimated 100M+ worldwide, blocking them from accessing essential services — An estimated 100 million people live with facial differences. As face recognition tech becomes widespread …
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The Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge's sales are reportedly bad enough that Samsung is discontinuing the series.
A threat actor affiliated with a nation-state broke into F5 and nabbed information regarding unpatched vulnerabilities.
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