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Apple Readies Launch of First Touchscreen MacBook
Apple Readies Launch of First Touchscreen MacBook
October 08, 2026  |  Technology

Apple plans to unveil its first touchscreen MacBook and a new iPad mini on or around Oct. 27, Bloomberg reported Thursday (Oct. 8), citing unnamed...

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Lawmakers Urge Google and Spirit Airlines to Pause Data Sale
Lawmakers Urge Google and Spirit Airlines to Pause Data Sale
October 08, 2026  |  Big Data

A Google spokesperson told PYMNTS on Thursday (Oct. 8) that the company has already taken measures to address concerns about the company’s purchase of data...

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McDonald’s Lawsuit Joins Widespread Legal Challenges to AI Pricing Algorithms
McDonald’s Lawsuit Joins Widespread Legal Challenges to AI Pricing Algorithms
October 08, 2026  |  Retail

A federal antitrust lawsuit brought against McDonald’s this week illustrates the complexities involved in applying decades-old laws to artificial intelligence and other software tools, Reuters...

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NFL Urges Supreme Court to Allow State Oversight of Prediction Markets
NFL Urges Supreme Court to Allow State Oversight of Prediction Markets
October 08, 2026  |  Markets

The National Football League (NFL) told the Supreme Court that the league wants local gambling regulators to oversee prediction markets, CoinBase reported Thursday (Oct. 8). The NFL submitted an amicus...

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Revolut CEO Targets Wall Street IPO
Revolut CEO Targets Wall Street IPO
October 08, 2026  |  IPO

If Revolut pursues an initial public offering, CEO Nik Storonsky wants the primary listing to be in the United States, Bloomberg reported Thursday (Oct. 8). During an interview with Bloomberg TV,...

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Tech Giants Contribute $2.4 Billion in AI Resources to White House Science Mission
Tech Giants Contribute $2.4 Billion in AI Resources to White House Science Mission
October 08, 2026  |  Artificial Intelligence

The White House announced Thursday (Oct. 8) that 11 companies have committed a total of $2.4 billion in artificial intelligence, which the administration dubs “super...

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Walmart Accelerates Connected Shopping Race With 1-Hour Express Pickup
Walmart Accelerates Connected Shopping Race With 1-Hour Express Pickup
October 08, 2026  |  Retail

Walmart has begun rolling out a new option that offers Walmart+ members curbside pickup in as soon as one hour, the company said in a...

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Natura Wants People Controlling AI Agents From Their Fingers
Natura Wants People Controlling AI Agents From Their Fingers
October 08, 2026  |  Artificial Intelligence

Artificial intelligence and hardware startup Natura has reportedly debuted a smart ring designed to let users interact with AI agents. The company’s new Interface ring, the subject...

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Spotify Opens Tech Resources to Outside Development Teams
Spotify Opens Tech Resources to Outside Development Teams
October 08, 2026  |  Technology

Spotify launched a site called Spotify Technology that is designed to open the streaming audio company’s technology to outside research and development organizations, according to...

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