QtrendsMeta follows xAI and SpaceX in exploring renting out excess AI computing power as its own AI model struggles. Apple is planning major MacBook Pro, iPad Pro refreshes and M7 Macs for early 2027. SpaceX denies reports it is testing a handheld AI device. Sony will end PlayStation disc production by 2028, signaling the death of physical game media. A bug in Apple's Hide My Email feature may be exposing users' real email addresses.
Meta is reportedly exploring a cloud business to rent out its excess AI computing power, following a similar strategy by SpaceX and xAI. The move comes as Meta's own AI models struggle to gain traction, pushing the company to monetize its massive GPU infrastructure. TechCrunch, Engadget, and Gizmodo all reported on the potential pivot. The strategy mirrors a broader trend of tech giants repurposing surplus AI hardware for revenue.
Apple is reportedly preparing new iPad Pro and MacBook Pro models for early next year, alongside a MacBook Ultra with a touchscreen and next-generation M7 chips. Multiple reports from TechCrunch, Engadget, and Digital Trends point to aggressive hardware updates, including a visual refresh of the entry-level MacBook Pro and a 'meh' iPad Pro refresh with cooling improvements. The M6 chip is expected to debut first, followed quickly by M7-powered Macs in early 2027.
Reports surfaced that SpaceX is testing a prototype handheld AI device, described as slimmer than an iPhone, with Elon Musk reportedly showing it to investors. However, Musk publicly denied the claims as 'utterly false.' TechCrunch, Engadget, Gizmodo, and Digital Trends covered the conflicting reports. The story highlights ongoing speculation about Musk's AI ambitions across his companies.
Sony officially confirmed it will stop producing PlayStation discs in 2028, marking the end of physical game media for the platform. The announcement also included changes to parts of the digital store. BBC, Ars Technica, WIRED, and Tom's Hardware all reported on the decision, which has been anticipated as the industry shifts further toward digital distribution. The move effectively signals the end of physical media for console gaming.
A security researcher has reported that Apple's Hide My Email feature contains a bug that may expose users' real email addresses instead of the generated aliases. The flaw undermines the privacy protection the feature is designed to provide. TechCrunch, Engadget, and Gizmodo all covered the disclosure. Apple has not yet publicly responded to the claims.