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  • Apple iPad Pro M5 (2025) review: blazing speed, Wi-Fi 7, and near-MacBook versatility
    October 22, 2025, 7:06 AM EDT. The iPad Pro 11 (2025) with the new M5 SoC delivers speed that rivals many compact laptops, especially when paired with iPadOS 26 and the Magic Keyboard. With Wi-Fi 7 and optional 5G, it stays connected more reliably than before. The design remains premium, USB-C 4.0 offers up to 40 Gbps, and the display and speakers keep impressing, though battery life is a touch weaker. The biggest caveat is price: base models start higher than ever, and a fully stacked configuration (nano-textured glass, 5G, Magic Keyboard) can exceed $2,000. Storage is steep to upgrade (e.g., 2 TB for around $2K), but the iPad Pro 11 remains a major step toward a near-MacBook experience, especially with its desktop-like multitasking and system parity.
  • XAI's $20 Billion Nvidia GPU Order Highlights Nvidia's AI Compute Dominance
    October 22, 2025, 6:44 AM EDT. Elon Musk's xAI reportedly orders about $20 billion in Nvidia GPUs for its Memphis Colossus 2 data center, underscoring sustained demand for AI compute. The move adds another big customer for Nvidia and helps the company map production to meet multi-quarter demand, even as quarterly figures show multiple growth drivers beyond a single deal. OpenAI has already inked partnerships with Broadcom and AMD, indicating a broader shift toward specialized compute suppliers, but xAI remains a marquee Nvidia client. Nvidia's data center revenue remains a key growth engine, supported by bullish guidance from CEO Jensen Huang about cloud capex and AI adoption. Still, the stock's valuation and the pace of AI spending invite a balanced view on whether it's still a buy amid rival moves from OpenAI partners and competitors.
  • NVIDIA reveals 72GB RTX PRO 5000 Blackwell with stealth launch
    October 22, 2025, 6:42 AM EDT. NVIDIA quietly unveiled a 72GB variant of the RTX PRO 5000 Blackwell, boosting memory from 48GB while keeping a 512-bit bus and similar CUDA cores. The 72GB configuration appears to rely on an unconventional memory layout: sixteen 32-bit GDDR7 chips support 48GB, and a 72GB setup would require a mixed allocation across eight interfaces. Both SKUs maintain a 300W TDP and comparable bandwidth, underscoring a memory-density push rather than big bandwidth gains. The stealth launch was spotted by TechPowerUp. NVIDIA also promotes the RTX 5080 as a more affordable option with next-gen features, fast ray tracing and DLSS 4, delivering high performance for gamers and creators at a competitive price.
  • New Autonomous Fighter Jet Debuts, Powered by the Same AI Brain Behind the F-16 Dogfight
    October 22, 2025, 6:38 AM EDT. New autonomous fighter jet debuts, powered by the same AI brain that flew an F-16 through a dogfight. The reveal underscores rapid advances in AI-driven combat systems, boosting autonomy, sensor fusion, and real-time decision speed. Analysts warn of potential gains in air superiority and crew safety, while raising questions about ethics, control, and risk management. With few technical specifics shared, the debut marks a strategic shift toward autonomous platforms in modern air forces and highlights the challenge of translating breakthrough AI from lab demos into reliable battlefield performance.
  • Pixel Watch 4 Finally Ends Battery-Life Anxiety With Longer Longevity and Faster Charging
    October 22, 2025, 6:32 AM EDT. Battery life on the Pixel Watch line has risen, and the Pixel Watch 4 finally alleviates daily charging anxiety. After years of near-daily top-ups-starting from the original and carrying through the Watch 2-the author reports real relief with the new model. The piece contrasts the old struggles (24 hours of use, slow charging, long downtimes) with better power management and a quicker charge on the Pixel Watch 4. A reader poll shows most users are happy with the battery experience, while the wider community on Android Authority and Reddit corroborates the improvement. From a Fitbit-like longevity background to Wear OS gains, the reviewer credits the latest model for ending the infamous battery panic and making charging less of a daily planning task.