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  • Nomad updates Stand One and Stand One Max with Qi2.2 and 25W wireless charging
    November 4, 2025, 6:54 PM EST. Nomad updates its Stand One and Stand One Max with Qi2.2 compatibility, delivering up to 25W wireless charging on compatible devices. The Stand One gains a second AirPods pad and a refreshed, glass-and-aluminum build, with a braided USB-C cable and a required 40W USB-C charger. It sells for $119 in silver or carbide and weighs 575 g. The Stand One Max remains Qi2.2-compatible, preserving the horizontal phone mounting and the Apple Watch charger, and adds an AirPods charging area behind the stand. It sells for $159 in carbide or silver and weighs 875 g. Both stands emphasize waste reduction via Nomad's FAQ and support charging phones like the Pixel 10 Pro XL and iPhone 16/17 series.
  • iOS 26.1 Update Brings Live Translation, Gesture Tweaks, and More Across iPhone, iPadOS, and macOS
    November 4, 2025, 6:52 PM EST. Apple's first major iOS 26 update introduces a suite of improvements. The release enhances live translation accuracy, streamlines gesture controls, and adds new visual settings for personalization. Updates also roll out for iPadOS and macOS, extending the same features and performance tweaks to tablets and desktops. Users can expect smoother navigation, faster language support, and refined UI options alongside ongoing stability improvements. This update marks a concerted effort to broaden cross-device coherence while preserving iPhone and iPad user experiences.
  • Tesla: 6 Wins That Moved EVs Forward (and 6 Missteps Along the Way)
    November 4, 2025, 6:50 PM EST. Tesla transformed EVs from niche experiments into a mainstream presence. The Model S (2012) didn't just kick off a premium EV era-it proved you could marry performance, range, and luxury. With a 265-mile range, 0-60 mph in 5.4 seconds, and OTA updates, it showed software could improve a car after delivery. Motor Trend named it Car of the Year in 2013, changing expectations for EVs and pressuring competitors to accelerate. Then there's the Supercharger network-infrastructure breakthrough that turned range anxiety into practical long-distance travel, with 50,000+ chargers worldwide. These decisions helped establish Tesla's edge, even as the broader story includes controversial choices and execution missteps that fans still debate.
  • AMD earnings beat strengthens push to rival Nvidia in AI accelerators
    November 4, 2025, 6:44 PM EST. AMD posted strong quarterly results, beating revenue and earnings estimates with a $500 million revenue upside and a 10-cent EPS beat, guided higher by demand. The gains were driven by the gaming segment (up about 181% YoY) as Sony and Microsoft refresh consoles, and by ongoing growth in servers (up ~22%), helping it gain share from Intel in the data center market. The stock rallied after the print as investors spotlight AMD's Oracle and OpenAI deals and the trajectory of its AI roadmap. Management argues these steps position AMD as a viable alternative to Nvidia in AI accelerators, with new systems like the MI 400 platform and the Helios rack-scale system due in 2026. Early demand signals suggest customers are beginning to line up behind AMD's multi-year AI strategy.
  • Schwab to vote FOR Musk's 2025 pay plan as Tesla proxy saga intensifies
    November 4, 2025, 6:42 PM EST. Update: Charles Schwab Corp says it will vote FOR Elon Musk's 2025 CEO performance award after detailing its independent voting process. The update reshapes the Tesla proxy saga that has drawn criticism from Tesla influencers and retail investors who argued against the plan. Schwab's stance comes as six of its ETF funds-representing around 7 million TSLA shares-balance fiduciary duties with board recommendations. The dispute highlights tensions between investor governance and corporate strategy in the tech/EV arena, just as the voting window tightens and social media pressure mounts for asset reallocation if Schwab diverges from sentiment.