Education News: 22 October 2025

Technology News

  • Apple Leadership Shakeup: The Next Generation of Leaders Takes On the Old Guard
    December 7, 2025, 5:22 AM EST. In Cupertino, veteran executives are retiring as Apple pivots to a new wave of leaders. COO Jeff Williams and sustainability chief Lisa Jackson are exiting, while Tim Cook's potential successor-likely John Ternus-gains ground, highlighted by his role at product launches like the iPhone Air. The talent churn includes departures to OpenAI (Jony Ive) and Meta (Alan Dye), with Stephen Lemay stepping in as replacements. Industry observers see fresh leadership fueling a shift toward AI and XR, and a broader strategy that could redefine Apple's next era. Bertrand Nepveu notes Ternus as a strong product-led CEO candidate, a move that could reshape Apple's product and design culture in coming years. The exodus, while painful, may seed a more agile era at Apple.
  • Should You Buy Rigetti Computing Stock After a 2,750% Gain? Wall Street's Surprising Take
    December 7, 2025, 5:12 AM EST. Rigetti Computing (RGTI) has surged since January 2024, up roughly 2,750%, with analysts calling shares undervalued. Seven analysts follow the stock; the median target is about $40, implying ~42% upside from the roughly $28 price. Key risks include the lack of a fault-tolerant quantum computer on a large scale and qubit sensitivity to environmental noise. Rigetti differentiates via vertical integration-building QPUs and delivering cloud-based quantum services-and its multichip QPU design for scale. While management sees long-term opportunities in finance and science, commercialization remains years away, and investors should weigh upside against execution risk.
  • Cyber Monday VR Deals 2025: Meta Quest, Xreal AR Glasses, and Samsung Galaxy XR
    December 7, 2025, 4:56 AM EST. Catch the final Cyber Monday VR headset deals, featuring Meta Quest bundles, Xreal AR glasses, and the Samsung Galaxy XR. This Mashable guide highlights current price drops, bundle options, and where to grab savings before the sale ends. Deals and availability can change after publication, so act fast for Cyber Monday steals on immersive tech.
  • Top 10 feature-packed tablets under ₹45,000 for work and entertainment
    December 7, 2025, 4:54 AM EST. Exploring the best tablets under ₹45,000, this guide highlights devices that combine performance, vivid displays, and all-day battery life for work and leisure. Expect snappy chips, ample storage, and strong software ecosystems across brands like Apple, Samsung, and Lenovo. Notable picks include an Apple iPad variant powered by the A16 chip with an 11-inch Liquid Retina display, solid battery life, and sharp cameras for video calls, making it a versatile option for students and professionals. The list also weighs Android and Windows options that balance productivity apps, streaming quality, and casual gaming. Designed for heavy browsing, note-taking, or creative tasks on the go, these tablets deliver strong value in the ₹45,000 price band for both work and entertainment.
  • Israel's edge in the quantum race: Curioni on rapid experimentation and scaling with IBM
    December 7, 2025, 4:50 AM EST. IBM Research Europe/Africa director Dr. Alessandro Curioni argues that Israel has the ideal ecosystem to advance quantum computing, combining the right applications, classical interfaces, software, security, and scalable strategies. He says the winner of the quantum race will be whoever can quickly explore different areas, algorithms, and products and bring them to maturity. With a Haifa lab and a culture of risk-taking, Israel already has the people and infrastructure to accelerate early-stage breakthroughs. The interview also highlights why quantum computing represents a fundamental shift-from bits to a continuum of states-potentially transforming how we represent and process information on a global scale.