QtrendsApple's upcoming MacBook Ultra and M7 Macs dominate tech speculation, alongside reports of a visual refresh for the entry-level MacBook Pro next year. SpaceX is reportedly developing a handheld AI device, though Elon Musk denies the claims. Xbox is testing a system to digitize physical game discs, while PlayStation has officially announced it will end disc-based game production in 2028. A security bug in Apple's Hide My Email feature may expose users' real email addresses.
A flurry of reports suggests Apple is working on a MacBook Ultra featuring a touchscreen and the next-generation M7 chip, with release expected in early 2027. The entry-level MacBook Pro is also reportedly due for a visual redesign next year. Meanwhile, the iPad Pro refresh is described as underwhelming, primarily adding a cooling boost for demanding workloads.
Multiple reports indicate SpaceX is developing a prototype AI handheld device, described as slimmer than an iPhone and shown to investors. TechCrunch and Gizmodo have both published details about the project. Elon Musk has publicly denied the reports, calling them 'utterly false' in response to the speculation.
Xbox is reportedly developing a feature that would allow users to digitize their disc-based games, covering titles as far back as the Xbox One era. The timing aligns with PlayStation's announcement to phase out disc-based games by 2028. This move could position Xbox as a more consumer-friendly option for physical media owners transitioning to digital.
A security researcher claims that Apple's Hide My Email feature contains a bug that could expose users' actual email addresses instead of masking them. The feature, designed to generate disposable email addresses to protect privacy, may be leaking real addresses under certain conditions. Engadget, TechCrunch, and Gizmodo have all reported on the vulnerability.
Sony has officially announced that PlayStation will stop producing physical game discs by 2028, marking the end of an era for console physical media. The announcement also included plans to phase out parts of its digital storefront. WIRED, BBC, and Ars Technica all covered the decision as a major shift in the gaming industry's distribution model.