QtrendsApple is planning significant MacBook and iPad Pro refreshes with M6/M7 chips and a new design for 2027. SpaceX is reportedly developing a handheld AI device, though Elon Musk denies the claims. A security researcher has uncovered a bug in Apple's Hide My Email feature that may expose real email addresses. Meta is following xAI's lead by exploring a cloud computing rental business to monetize its excess AI compute capacity. UBTech has launched the U1, a lifelike humanoid companion robot with silicone skin and emotional AI for consumers in China.
Apple is reportedly preparing a wave of hardware updates for early 2027, including new iPad Pro and MacBook Pro models with M6 and M7 chips. Rumors also point to a visual refresh of the entry-level MacBook Pro and the possibility of a touchscreen MacBook Ultra. A cooling boost is expected in the upcoming iPad Pro to handle more demanding workloads.
Reports indicate SpaceX is developing and showing investors a slim handheld AI device that could rival smartphones. The device prototype has been described as 'phone-ish,' though Elon Musk has publicly dismissed the claims as 'utterly false.' The conflicting reports have sparked significant debate in the tech community about SpaceX's potential pivot into consumer devices.
A security researcher has identified a bug in Apple's Hide My Email feature that could expose users' real email addresses despite the privacy tool's intended purpose. The flaw undermines one of Apple's key privacy protections offered through iCloud+. Apple has not yet publicly commented on the reported vulnerability.
Meta is reportedly building its own cloud business to rent out excess AI computing power, following a similar strategy by Elon Musk's xAI. As Meta's own AI models face challenges, the company is looking to turn its massive infrastructure investments into a revenue stream. The move signals a growing trend among tech giants to monetize surplus AI compute capacity.
UBTech has unveiled the U1, a lifelike humanoid robot with silicone skin and emotional AI designed specifically for companionship in China. The launch reflects a broader push by Chinese tech firms to expand robotics beyond industrial applications into consumer markets. The U1 is built for mass production and features strict privacy protections for long-term human interaction.