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Apple's foldable iPhone Duo went on pre-order at $1,999 with shipping slipping into 2027, while the iPhone 18 Pro sells for $1,199 with better cameras.
Apple's HomeView ships November 13 with 19 Apple apps at launch, four of which require an iPhone connection, 9to5Mac reports.
Developer says Anthropic Console charged $504 instead of $5.04 after a decimal input bug, and an automated bot denied his refund.
Apple released the Apple Home Collection, including cameras, thermostats, sensors, a smart door lock and video doorbell codeveloped with LG and Schneider, plus its first smart display, HomeView. Prices start at $200.
Android Authority says Google’s Pause Point has reached a OnePlus 13R on Color OS 17 beta, moving beyond Pixel phones.
Apple opened preorders Friday for the iPhone Duo, its first foldable and most expensive iPhone, starting at $1,999. Launch-day pickup inventory sold out, and some online delivery estimates slipped to late January, CNBC reported.
The NBA is restricting certain bets at its authorized sportsbooks and rolling out an internal AI platform to flag suspicious wagering ahead of the 2026-27 season, according to documents obtained by CNBC.
Verizon opens iPhone Duo pre-orders with free Apple Watch or iPad for switchers and up to $1,000 off with trade-in.
Sigma Touch 1.4.2 adds an unofficial Far Cry port to Android, with full touch controls and gamepad support.
Apple’s iOS 27.2 beta adds Messages Suggestions toggles, Home smart lock settings and a black-and-white Music redesign.
Apple’s iPhone Duo preorders opened October 16 with all U.S. configurations already showing a January 25 ship date. Supply constraints are cited, while carriers and Best Buy list shorter waits.
TechRadar published a guide on Oct. 16, 2026, explaining that ZDFneo can be streamed free in Germany without registration but is blocked abroad. It recommends NordVPN and lists supported devices, shows and live sports.
The Celebrity Traitors episode 6 airs Oct. 16 at 8 p.m. BST on BBC One and iPlayer, with a reshuffled Traitors lineup.
Corsair’s Vengeance RGB 32GB DDR5-6000 CL36 kit has fallen to $510 at Best Buy, according to TechRadar. The dual-module kit supports AMD Expo and Intel XMP 3.0, and the Intel-only version is also $510 from Newegg and Corsair.
TechRadar reports Pinnacle Studio 26 Ultimate is discounted to $89.99/£79.99, pitching a one-time-fee Windows video editor against Adobe Premiere Pro's subscription.
TechRadar says Apple's first folding iPhone may not arrive until 2027, per an Oct. 16, 2026 article by Jacob Krol.
Engadget argues that with memory costs driving global smartphone prices up about 20 percent this year, Apple and Samsung should offer cheap battery replacements to help users keep devices longer.
Raymond James uses Neo4j knowledge graphs to ground AI agents in trusted data, executives say.
TechRadar published a Lance Ulanoff commentary calling the flying Tesla Roadster an 'overbaked idea' and linking it to his 'least favorite person.' The accompanying text is his biography.
Charles Schwab CEO Rick Wurster said the broker plans to launch its own tax-aware long/short strategy, joining a fast-growing market that helps wealthy investors offset capital gains taxes.
Amazon is taking preorders for the new Apple TV 4K at $289.99, a $9 discount, ahead of its November 13 release.
Tressfecta is developing Plait Pilot, a pre-launch device that separates braiding hair to reduce stylists’ strain.
Bordeaux Bègles begin their European Rugby Champions Cup title defense against Gloucester on Friday, opening 12 Matchday 1 fixtures over three days. Free coverage is available via France TV and S4C, while Premier Sports, FloRugby and EPCrugby.tv carry the tournament in the UK, US and Australia.
9to5Mac finds the iPhone 18 Pro's variable aperture brings small Night mode gains, allowing shorter exposures at f/1.48 or smoother water at f/4, but probably not enough to upgrade from an iPhone 17 Pro.