US stock futures mixed as Apple slides 4.5%, investors await midterm election results

US stock futures remain mixed as Apple shares fall and investors await midterm election results. (Pexel/Representative image) (Pexel)

US stock index futures moved in different directions as investors waited for the results of the US midterm elections. Rising crude oil prices and concerns about technology stocks also affected market sentiment. US stock futures remain mixed as Apple shares fall and investors await midterm election results. (Pexel/Representative image) (Pexel) Apple shares dropped 4.5% in … Read more

Apple launches M6 MacBook Pro at $1,999, iMac at $1,499 with faster AI and graphics performance

Apple launches the new M6 MacBook Pro and updated iMac with faster AI performance. (Apple)

Apple launches a new 14-inch MacBook Pro and an updated iMac on Tuesday. Both devices are powered by the company’s latest M6 chip. Apple said the new chip offers faster performance, especially when running artificial intelligence (AI) tasks directly on the devices. Apple launches the new M6 MacBook Pro and updated iMac with faster AI … Read more

Apple, Nvidia and other megacap stocks drag S&P 500 lower as AI spending fears weigh on markets

Apple, Nvidia and other megacap stocks face pressure as AI spending fears weigh on the S&P 500. (Photo by Michael M. Santiago / GETTY IMAGES NORTH AMERICA / Getty Images via AFP) (Getty Images via AFP)

Apple and Nvidia are among the biggest stocks weighing on the S&P 500. Apple and Nvidia may be competing again to become the world’s most valuable company, but the recent weakness in the biggest US stocks is holding back the broader stock market. Apple, Nvidia and other megacap stocks face pressure as AI spending fears … Read more

Trump White House ballroom donor list revealed: Apple, Nvidia, Google among top contributors to $333 million fund

A list obtained by The Washington Post shows who donated to President Donald Trump’s White House ballroom project. (AP Photo)

The top donors to President Donald Trump’s White House ballroom project have come out. According to The Washington Postmany of the donors have had contracts with the federal government during Trump’s second term. A list obtained by The Washington Post shows who donated to President Donald Trump’s White House ballroom project. (AP Photo) The list … Read more

Apple launches $299 HomeView: Can AI Siri help it beat Amazon and Google?

The Apple HomeView, an iPad-like device meant to hang on walls or perch on tabletops that will showcase its AI-upgraded Siri virtual assistant, during a launch of smart home products in New York City, US, October 13, 2026. REUTERS/Shannon Stapleton (REUTERS)

Apple launched several new smart home products on Tuesday, October 13, including a new iPad-like device called HomeView. The company hopes its AI-upgraded Siri virtual assistant will help it gain a bigger share of the competitive smart home market. The Apple HomeView, an iPad-like device meant to hang on walls or perch on tabletops that … Read more

Apple HomeView: Release date, features, design and what to know before October 13 launch

Apple HomeView smart home hub with a display, speaker base and Siri features. (AP)

Apple is preparing to introduce a new smart home hub called HomeView. The device is expected to be announced on October 13 as part of Apple’s “Welcome home” event. According to Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman, the new device will become part of Apple’s smart home product range. Apple HomeView smart home hub with a display, speaker … Read more

Scientists found a surprising use for apple waste. It removed up to 100% of toxic lead from water in lab tests

Scientists found a surprising use for apple waste. It removed up to 100% of toxic lead from water in lab tests

Lead contamination in water is being studied through different approaches, including the use of waste materials that can help remove metal ions from water. Apple pomace, the residue left after juice production, was among the waste materials researchers examined for its ability to remove lead ions from water in laboratory experiments.Researchers compared untreated raw apple … Read more

Apple iPhone 18 launch: Why is there no base iPhone 18 this year? What changed

Apple normally launches its new iPhone range around September every year. The lineup usually includes a regular/base iPhone, along with more expensive Pro models. But this year, Apple has started its September event with the iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max, instead of launching the regular iPhone 18 at the same time. Apple … Read more

Apple debuts its first foldable iPhone Duo – and Samsung is already trolling: ‘Reheating our leftovers’

Apple announced its first foldable phone, the iPhone Duo, at the “Surprise and shine” event on September 9. Since its debut, Samsung Mobile US has launched a series of social media posts mocking the company’s newest product. An Apple iPhone Duo foldable smartphone. (Bloomberg) What did Samsung say? In a tweet, the company posted, “Let … Read more

Why is Tim Cook stepping down? What he plans to do at his Palm Springs vacation home after Apple exit

Apple CEO Tim Cook thanks guests and officials during a ribbon-cutting ceremony for Apple's Advanced Manufacturing Center in Houston, Thursday, Aug. 13, 2026. (AP Photo/Annie Mulligan) (AP Photo/Annie Mulligan)

Apple’s long-term CEO Tim Cook has officially stepped down, passing on the role to John Ternus. This is not a complete exit from the company, as Cook will continue to serve as executive chairman. However, the transition does mark the end of his 15-year tenure as Apple CEO. Apple CEO Tim Cook thanks guests and … Read more