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Apple Confirms AT&T Network Bug on iPhone 18 Pro Max, Some Affected Units Need Replacement
Apple confirms AT&T bug on some iPhone 18 Pro Max units; updates aim to prevent it, but affected phones need replacement.
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Apple confirms AT&T bug on some iPhone 18 Pro Max units; updates aim to prevent it, but affected phones need replacement.
Apple will replace iPhone 18 Pro Max handsets free of charge if they have already lost cellular service on AT&T, and says two new software updates should keep the problem from hitting other units.
TechRadar reports AI-driven semiconductor demand has made processors as expensive as panels in small TVs, with memory and Wi-Fi module prices surging and shortages expected through 2027.
Meta introduced Muse Gadgets, an open-source project for building hardware that connects to its Muse AI agent, and is giving away 5,000 Home Link devices to subscribers.
DoorDash unveiled a six-propeller drone for a Northern California trial, aiming at sub-five-minute average deliveries.
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TechRadar's review of the TCL QM7L praises the 2026 Mini-LED TV for strong picture quality, gaming features and value, while citing Google Gemini, limited bass and a slightly flat picture as drawbacks.
Ars Technica reports that Lukas Vogel's SQLDoom project uses a Python client and CedarDB tables to generate full-color 640x480 Doom frames, with about 1,300 lines of SQL queries handling game logic.
Neurable has announced Neurable One, a $499 brain-computer-interface headphone with 12 EEG sensors, a new iOS and Android app, and passive brain tracking. The company says it tracks focus, cognitive load, cognitive speed, brain battery and alpha peak frequency.
Minisforum is taking preorders for its MS-S1 MAX-P495 workstation at $7,399, below its $9,249 list price, pairing a 16-core Ryzen AI Max+ PRO 495 with 192GB of memory and 2TB of storage.
Amazon has cut the Samsung Galaxy S26 FE to $659.99, its first discount since launch, taking $40 off the $699.99 retail price reported on Oct. 2, 2026.
Lenovo Smart Clock Essential owners who saw weather vanish in August and September now report the feature returning within the past 24 hours, according to Android Authority.
Apple will tighten macOS Full Disk Access controls, citing AI agents' added risk after a disputed Meta Muse claim.
Apple TV released the full second season of its animated fantasy adventure series "The Sisters Grimm" on Oct. 2, putting all six new episodes on the service at once. The show is based on Michael Buckley's best-selling book series.
Sean Parker is rebuilding Stability AI around music professionals after helping rescue the company. Stability has raised $76 million from Sony, Warner and Universal and released new audio models and editing software.
YouTube is changing Shorts recommendations to favor original content and curb the reach of low-effort re-uploads.
Google is rolling out a fix for Android Auto’s missing cellular signal bars, Android Authority reports, but the update is not yet widely available.
Meta has opened its Muse AI agent to third-party hardware with an open source Muse Gadgets project and is giving away 5,000 Muse Home Link dongles to connect the agent to smart home devices.
NetApp is putting AI agents to work on storage operations within boundaries set by human policies, executives said at NetApp INSIGHT, where governance and accountability took center stage.
Apple could announce an October special event as early as Oct. 5 if it plans to unveil new smart home and HomePod products on Oct. 13, according to 9to5Mac, which says October event timing has varied widely.
Apple says a small number of iPhone 18 Pro Max devices on AT&T have lost cellular service, and units already affected require hardware replacement. Software and carrier updates released this week are meant to prevent new cases.
Google released the first Android 17 QPR 3 beta for Pixel 6a through Pixel 11 devices, with a long list of fixes.
Sling TV has stopped selling Sling Passes, the day, weekend and week-long passes that let viewers watch channels such as ESPN and CNN without a monthly subscription, according to The Desk.
In the latest 9to5Mac Overtime podcast, Jeff Benjamin and Fernando Silva discuss whether the iPhone 18 Pro camera can replace a mirrorless camera and whether buyers should get it now or wait for the iPhone Duo.