Worlds and chips
Google's Genie 4 adds sound, Apple ships M6 Macs, Jio posts a record debut, and memory stays expensive until 2030.
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Apple's M6 reaches Macs as the 14-inch MacBook Pro and the iMac both get the new chip. The MacBook Pro starts at $1,999 and adds Wi-Fi 7 and Bluetooth 6, while the 16-inch model stays on older M5 silicon.
Why it matters The new chip arrives first in the entry-level laptop, so buyers of the larger MacBook Pro face a split lineup.
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Discord messages head to Google as posts from public discoverable servers begin appearing in search engine results in December, though server owners can opt out of the indexing.
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Anduril and Qualcomm build laptops under a new venture called BlueChip, launching in early 2027. The first prototype is a ruggedized Snapdragon X model for the US military, and the long-term goal is a fully domestic supply chain.
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Bank of America asks customers not to hand their banking passwords to AI assistants, and reminds them that they are responsible for any activity their agents carry out with that access.
Why it matters As AI agents start acting on people's behalf, banks are drawing a line on liability before customers find out where it sits.
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