Bloomberg reports Apple plans a Mac and iPad event around October 27th, roughly two weeks after an October 13th event focused on smart home products. The new lineup is said to include thinner MacBook Pros with touchscreen OLED displays and a Dynamic Island-style interface, alongside separate M6-chip MacBook Pros keeping the current design. An updated iPad Mini is also expected, with a repositioned front camera and a new speaker system.
theverge.com
· 2026-10-08
Leaked information suggests that Apple’s next MacBook Pro will see a notable weight reduction while maintaining a similar thickness to current models. The redesign aims to balance portability with performance, potentially retaining most ports and battery life. This approach could appeal to both professional users and prosumers seeking a lighter device without sacrificing capabilities.
9to5mac.com
· 2026-10-08
Amazon’s fall Prime Day event concluded on October 7, but shoppers can still access a selection of discounted products, including flagship smartphones and laptops. The sale featured notable deals like the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra at $950 and the MacBook Air M5 at its lowest price since June, with verified discounts based on thorough price tracking. These offers are part of Amazon’s effort to clear inventory and attract consumers even after the official event ended.
wired.com
· 2026-10-08
Multiple reports indicate Apple's upcoming MacBook Pro redesign, its first major overhaul since 2021, will replace the current display notch with a smaller hole-punch camera cutout paired with a Dynamic Island interface. Bloomberg's Mark Gurman reports the laptop will also be significantly lighter due to reengineered internals, while an Omdia report points to slightly larger screens of 14.3 and 16.3 inches versus the current 14.2 and 16.2 inches.
9to5mac.com
· 2026-10-07
The initial lineup of laptops featuring Nvidia’s new RTX Spark chip includes models from Dell, Lenovo, MSI, HP, and Asus, with prices starting at around $2,599 and reaching nearly $7,000 for high-end configurations. These devices are positioned to compete with premium MacBook Pros, offering powerful specs such as 18-core CPUs and up to 128GB of memory. The first models are expected to be available starting October 16th.
theverge.com
· 2026-10-07
Microsoft has introduced the Surface Laptop Ultra, a high-end Windows laptop featuring Nvidia’s new RTX Spark chip, marking Nvidia’s entry into Arm-based PC processors. The device underwent rigorous testing at Microsoft’s Redmond lab before launch, aiming to compete directly with the MacBook Pro in performance and capabilities. The Ultra also supports gaming and offers a sleek design similar to Apple’s space gray options.
theverge.com
· 2026-10-07
At a San Francisco event, Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella, Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang, and Windows and Surface chief Pavan Davuluri discussed how local AI will shape future PCs. The companies detailed their joint RTX Spark platform, which embeds Nvidia GPU technology into laptops such as the Surface Laptop Ultra to support local AI models, creative software, and gaming.
theverge.com
· 2026-10-07
Amazon's fall Prime Day event, also called Big Deal Days 2026, began October 6 and ends at midnight today, open only to Amazon Prime members. WIRED staff compiled a list of recommended discounts, including a Sonos Arc Ultra soundbar marked down from $1,099 to $899 and a discounted MacBook Air M5, based on products they say they have personally tested.
wired.com
· 2026-10-07
Amazon has discounted several recent Apple Mac models as part of its fall Prime Day sale, including up to $149 off the new M6 Mac mini and $199 off the 2026 Mac Studio with 36GB RAM, both described as all-time lows. The retailer is also offering roughly $200 off most M5 MacBook Air configurations, $500 off a 14-inch M5 Pro MacBook Pro with 2TB storage, and rare discounts on Apple's Magic Mouse and its new all-glyph Magic Keyboard.
9to5mac.com
· 2026-10-07
Amazon's Prime Big Deal Days event is offering $200 off the latest MacBook Air (M5), bringing the 512GB/16GB configuration to $1,099, the lowest price since June. The discount applies to all MacBook Air configurations sold on Amazon, including the 15-inch model. Microsoft's 2026 Surface Laptop 13.8-inch is also discounted 25%, to $1,280 from $1,700, its best price since launch.
wired.com
· 2026-10-06
Amazon's October Big Deal Days event is running through tomorrow night, offering discounts on Apple products including laptops, desktops, headphones and accessories. The Verge reports some discounts are exclusive to Prime members, while other retailers are matching or beating Amazon's prices on the same items.
theverge.com
· 2026-10-06
Apple is reportedly developing a significant MacBook Pro overhaul that could arrive later this year, following the March refresh. Expected changes include a shift from mini-LED to OLED displays, the first touchscreen on a Mac, and a Dynamic Island replacing the current notch, according to reporting that cites Ming-Chi Kuo and Bloomberg. Apple is also said to be reworking macOS so controls dynamically resize and respond to touch gestures like pinching and scrolling.
9to5mac.com
· 2026-10-06
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