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1. Insiders Reportedly Say Tesla-SpaceX Merger Must Close Before Trump Leaves Office

   Gizmodo · 22 Oct 2026, 14:30 IST · Unconfirmed

   Insiders Reportedly Say Tesla-SpaceX Merger Must Close Before Trump Leaves Office

2. Xbox may finally be giving Game Pass the overhaul it badly needs

   Digital Trends · 21 Oct 2026, 03:27 IST · Unconfirmed

   Xbox is reportedly planning a major Game Pass overhaul that could introduce à la carte add-ons for console games, cloud gaming, and multiplayer.

3. Hands too small for the new iPhone Duo? Apple is working on a fix

   Digital Trends · 22 Oct 2026, 00:19 IST · Unconfirmed

   Apple reportedly plans to bring Reachability to the iPhone Duo later this year, adapting the familiar accessibility feature to make its wide left and right edges easier to reach.

4. BioWare is closing, and the next Mass Effect is going with it

   Digital Trends · 22 Oct 2026, 02:56 IST · Unconfirmed

   Electronic Arts is shutting down BioWare after more than three decades, bringing the curtain down on the studio behind Mass Effect, Dragon Age, Baldur’s Gate, and Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic. EA also canceled the next Mass...

5. Xbox Cloud Gaming gets a standalone pay-as-you-go option

   Digital Trends · 22 Oct 2026, 09:08 IST · Unconfirmed

   Microsoft may already be putting pieces of its rumored Game Pass overhaul into place. A recent report claimed that Xbox CEO Asha Sharma is planning a major rethink of the subscription service that could let players pay separately for...

6. Apple Reportedly Boosts iPhone Duo Orders by 44%

   MacRumors · 22 Oct 2026, 11:53 IST · Unconfirmed

   Strong pre-orders have reportedly prompted Apple to order millions more iPhone Duo units from suppliers, according to DigiTimes . Supply chain sources said Foxconn and component manufacturers had received instructions reflecting a...

7. Africa must own its digital future or risk exploitation, says Luminate CEO

   TechCabal · 22 Oct 2026, 11:51 IST · Unconfirmed

   Nigeria reportedly bleeds millions of dollars annually due to its reliance on cloud infrastructure controlled by a handful of foreign big tech firms, according to Melanie Hui, Chief Executive Officer of Luminate, a global organisation...

8. Fortnite Returning to Australian App Store After Court Ruling

   MacRumors · 22 Oct 2026, 11:25 IST

   Fortnite will return to Australia's App Store today, Epic Games told Reuters , after a federal court ordered Apple to allow eligible Epic apps back onto the store. Australia was the only country excluded when Fortnite returned to the...

9. Apple Ordered to Open iPhone to Rival App Stores in Australia

   MacRumors · 22 Oct 2026, 11:11 IST

   Australia's Federal Court today ordered Apple to allow competing app stores, direct app downloads, and alternative payment services for Australian users from March 1, 2027. The orders follow the court's August 2025 finding that Apple...

10. Things Updated for iPhone Duo With Adaptive Layout

    MacRumors · 22 Oct 2026, 10:22 IST

    Cultured Code has updated its task management app Things with support for the iPhone Duo , introducing an adaptive layout, a sidebar, and multi-window support ahead of the device's launch on Friday. The app's interface adjusts to the...

11. Apple must open iPhone to alternative app stores in Australia after Epic Games ruling

    9to5Mac · 22 Oct 2026, 09:27 IST

    An Australian federal judge has ordered Apple to make sweeping changes to its App Store rules following a years-long antitrust battle with Epic Games. Apple has confirmed that it plans to appeal.

12. iPhone Duo Reviewers Really Miss Face ID

    MacRumors · 22 Oct 2026, 04:57 IST

    Touch ID on the iPhone Duo might end up being frustrating for some users, based on media reviews that came out today. Multiple reviewers found ‌Touch ID‌ to be slow to unlock, which can be jarring coming from Face ID . According to...

13. Giant iPhone Duo installations spotted at Apple Fifth Avenue ahead of Friday launch

    9to5Mac · 22 Oct 2026, 04:46 IST

    While the iPhone Duo doesn’t launch until Friday, preparations are already underway at Apple’s flagship Fifth Avenue store in New York for the big day.

14. Galaxy Watch Owners Report Disturbing Marks On Wrists

    BGR · 22 Oct 2026, 04:47 IST

    Some owners of Samsung's Galaxy line of smartwatches have reported waking up with concerning marks on their wrists, and the causes are currently unclear.

15. New Jersey's Recent Solar Power Changes Will Have A Big Impact On Local Energy Bills

    BGR · 22 Oct 2026, 03:47 IST

    Installing solar panels on your home is a nice way to help the environment as well as reduce the cost you see on your electric bill each month.

16. Xbox wants you to pay 24 to 40 cents per hour to stream games you already bought

    Ars Technica · 22 Oct 2026, 03:36 IST · Unconfirmed

    In September, when Microsoft severely limited the game-streaming buffet available to Game Pass subscribers , the company said non-subscribers would soon be able to "purchase cloud playtime hours through the Xbox Store and stream...

17. Does the iPhone Duo Run Hot? Here's What Reviews Found

    MacRumors · 22 Oct 2026, 03:35 IST

    Multiple iPhone Duo reviews covered the device's thermal properties, and reviewer opinions varied. Some found that it was just warm, while others thought it was running too hot at times. Joanna Stern said the back of the device got warm...

18. Apple Music's New Look is Now Live on Apple's Website

    MacRumors · 22 Oct 2026, 02:54 IST

    As spotted by Hidde Collee , the Apple Music page on Apple's website now has the updated branding that Apple officially introduced earlier today . Apple Music has a new black-and-white logo and app icon, with Apple doing away with the...

19. Microsoft: Treat AI agents as insider threats

    CSO Online Security · 22 Oct 2026, 02:24 IST · Unconfirmed

    EVP of Microsoft Security Hayete Gallot writes in a blog post that AI agents operating independently within companies could be a serious security threat. According to Microsoft, today’s most advanced AI models cannot be fully trusted....

20. Automattic begins layoffs following board upheaval and executive departures

    TechCrunch · 22 Oct 2026, 01:45 IST · Unconfirmed

    Automattic has begun laying off employees across multiple teams, including WordPress.com and its enterprise business, following a board shakeup and a series of executive departures. Sources say more cuts could follow as the company...

21. iOS 27.2 reveals Apple’s Messages app could soon get highly requested change

    9to5Mac · 22 Oct 2026, 01:35 IST

    iOS 27.2 launches next week , and the update includes code that points to a forthcoming Messages app change: the ability to exclude muted conversations from the unread badge count.

22. What 32,000 Folds Did to the iPhone Duo's Hinge

    MacRumors · 22 Oct 2026, 01:35 IST

    Apple hasn't shared iPhone Duo hinge tests or given a lifetime fold number like Samsung, but Joanna Stern used a custom device to subject her review unit to more than 32,000 folds over four nights. Over the course of the testing, Stern...

23. Microsoft Reportedly Projects $1,200 To $1,800 Price For Next-Gen Xbox

    Slashdot · 22 Oct 2026, 01:30 IST · Unconfirmed

    An anonymous reader quotes a report from Ars Technica: We haven't heard many details about Microsoft's upcoming "Project Helix" gaming hardware since the company announced it in March as a device that will "play your Xbox and PC games."...

24. Airbnb bans making guests do dishes and take out the trash

    The Verge · 22 Oct 2026, 01:24 IST

    Checking out of your next Airbnb might be less of a hassle now that the company is banning hosts from including time-consuming chores in their house rules. Airbnb's updated house rules policy , which starts with reservations booked on...

25. Overclockers Just Broke A World Record On A 13-Year-Old Intel CPU

    BGR · 22 Oct 2026, 00:47 IST

    Intel stopped supporting this processor years ago, but overclockers are still finding ways to push it further. Beating its old record took some extreme cooling.

26. EA Is Shutting Down BioWare

    Slashdot · 22 Oct 2026, 00:00 IST · Unconfirmed

    "According to a recent report by Bloomberg's Jason Schreier (paywalled), EA has reportedly decided to shut down BioWare," the studio behind the Dragon Age and Mass Effect games, writes longtime Slashdot reader atari_kid. Quartz reports:...

27. Photographer Tyler Stalman reviews iPhone Duo’s new cameras

    9to5Mac · 21 Oct 2026, 23:47 IST

    iPhone Duo is almost here, and our in-depth 9to5Mac review was published today . While that review offers plenty of insights into iPhone Duo’s cameras, if you want a professional photographer’s take, Tyler Stalman’s new video has you...

28. AI isn’t hallucinating—but your data might be

    Computerworld · 21 Oct 2026, 23:46 IST

    “Hallucination” has become the catch-all term for AI getting things wrong. It describes a real phenomenon: Large language models can generate confident, fluent answers that are simply untrue. But in IT operations, many errors labeled as...

29. Meta hit with $25 billion penalty for lying to users about privacy

    AppleInsider · 21 Oct 2026, 23:37 IST · Unconfirmed

    A New Mexico judge hammered Meta on Wednesday with a record-breaking $25 billion penalty, all stemming from a lawsuit over the Cambridge Analytica debacle. Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg The ruling comes after September's guilty finding,...

30. Xbox Cloud Gaming’s pay-as-you-go option starts at $3.99 for 10 hours

    The Verge · 21 Oct 2026, 23:30 IST · Unconfirmed

    Microsoft announced last month that it will let anyone access Xbox Cloud Gaming in November, without the need to subscribe to Xbox Game Pass. The new pay-as-you-go model will require players to purchase bundles of cloud hours, and now...

31. Apple Support App Updated for iPhone Duo's Larger Display

    MacRumors · 21 Oct 2026, 23:25 IST

    Apple today updated its Apple Support app to add support for the iPhone Duo and iOS 27.1 (which the Duo ships with). Apple Support will now display properly on the ‌iPhone Duo‌'s wider screen, and it can be used alongside other apps in...

32. iPhone Duo Has 'Edge Light' Feature That Debuted on Macs Last Year

    MacRumors · 21 Oct 2026, 23:27 IST

    As noted by Miles Franklin , the iPhone Duo's inner display supports the Edge Light feature that debuted on Apple silicon Macs last year . On video calls in apps like FaceTime, Edge Light illuminates the borders of the screen to evenly...

33. Nvidia reportedly refused some neoclouds access to GTC Berlin for adding AMD and TPU chips

    TechSpot · 21 Oct 2026, 23:10 IST · Unconfirmed

    SemiAnalysis' latest "shocking" rumor allegedly confirms what the firm had already revealed in June. Several neocloud providers have reportedly been denied access to GTC Berlin, Nvidia's upcoming conference covering AI, GPUs, and...

34. The Hue Bridge Pro’s missing custom behaviors feature will launch very soon

    Android Authority · 21 Oct 2026, 22:57 IST · Unconfirmed

    Credit: Signify TL;DR Philips Hue will soon roll out Custom AI Behaviors for the Hue Bridge Pro. The company has reportedly confirmed that the feature will launch next week. Custom AI Behaviors will allow users to describe what they...

35. iPhone Duo Tips Over on MagSafe Stands When Unfolded

    MacRumors · 21 Oct 2026, 22:54 IST

    Some upright MagSafe charger designs won't work well with the iPhone Duo when it's unfolded. As demonstrated by Mrwhosetheboss, the uneven weight of the ‌iPhone Duo‌ can cause it to tilt on a charger when it's open. The ‌MagSafe‌ ring...

36. Slow Horses showrunner explains finale shock ending, season 7 trailer debuts

    9to5Mac · 21 Oct 2026, 22:44 IST

    The Slow Horses season 6 finale is available now , with a shocking ending that is explained by new showrunner Gaby Chiappe in an interview. Plus, Apple has debuted the first trailer for season 7.

37. Jio Platforms IPO Subscribed 3.2 Times on Day 1; ₹30,213 Crore Issue Fully Booked in 100 Minutes

    TelecomLead · 21 Oct 2026, 22:42 IST · Unconfirmed

    Jio Platforms IPO recorded 3.2 times subscription on October 21, 2026, the first day of bidding, with qualified institutional buyers (QIBs) subscribing 9.42 times their allocated quota. The ₹30,213 crore public offering reportedly...

38. iOS Decoded: iOS 27.2 RC – hands-on w/ HomePod Sound Glow, TV profiles, Apple TV Home Theater assets, more [Video]

    9to5Mac · 21 Oct 2026, 22:30 IST

    In this episode of iOS Decoded , we take the HomePod’s new Sound Glow feature for a test drive and try out the new Lock Controls feature to prevent accidental activation of its top cap. We also go hands-on with other changes, like the...

39. Still trying to get an iPhone Duo? This might be your best chance

    Android Authority · 21 Oct 2026, 22:16 IST

    TL;DR Apple opened iPhone Duo pre-order on October 16, ahead of retail availability October 23. Today Apple confirms that “limited” iPhone Duo stock will be available for walk-in customers without pre-orders. Not all countries will have...

40. Flash deals: Save up to $100 on Thunderbolt docks for Mac

    AppleInsider · 21 Oct 2026, 22:15 IST

    Limited-time deals on Thunderbolt 4 and Thunderbolt 5 docks are going on at Amazon, delivering up to $100 in savings. Many of the deals end today, so don't delay. Save up to $100 on Thunderbolt docks for Mac today.