Sequoia Capital’s managing partner Roelof Botha is stepping down after three tumultuous years. The firm faced mounting pressure from investors over its handling of controversial partner behavior and internal disputes.
Apple reportedly plans to release M5 Ultra and M5 Max chips for Mac Studio next year. The move would skip an M4 Ultra generation entirely, avoiding the confusing chip lineup that frustrated some pro users.
Artificial general intelligence could mean the end of death and scarcity, according to futurist Gregory Stock. But nearly 70,000 experts are warning about existential risks. The future of humanity might depend on who gets there first.
Super Micro Computer shares plunged after reporting weaker-than-expected fiscal first-quarter results. Revenue fell 15% to $5 billion, while net income dropped by more than half. The company had previously slashed its guidance from up to $7 billion just weeks earlier.
Apple is reportedly developing a budget MacBook priced well below $1,000 for 2026. The device would use iPhone-class processors and target students and budget-conscious buyers. This marks Apple’s first direct attempt to compete with Chromebooks and entry-level Windows PCs.
Apple is rolling out new developer tools to comply with Texas’s App Store Accountability Act starting January 1, 2026. The changes will require age verification and parental consent for minors’ app usage and purchases. Developers will need to implement significant new compliance features.
UK mobile networks including BT EE, Vodafone, Three and Virgin Media O2 have committed to blocking number spoofing within a year using AI. The move comes as fraud accounts for over 40% of UK crime, with telecoms enabling 17% of cases. Critics question why implementation will take so long.
Xbox Game Pass is getting a major November lineup including Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 on its November 14 release date. The service adds ten other titles throughout the month, but requires the recently price-hiked $30/month Ultimate tier for day-one access. Games start arriving November 5 with Dead S
OpenAI has launched its Sora video generation app on Android devices after a successful iOS debut. The app hit 1 million downloads in less than five days and topped Apple’s App Store charts for weeks. It’s now available in several countries with European expansion planned.
Microsoft just dropped Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 27982 to Canary Channel users, and it’s packed with major interface improvements. The update completely revamps the lock screen with interactive widgets and introduces multiple widget dashboards for better organization.
