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  • Apple Plans Budget MacBook to Enter Low-Cost Laptop Market in 2026
    November 5, 2025, 7:48 AM EST. Apple plans a budget Mac notebook for 2026, marking its first foray into the low-cost laptop market. The device, code-named J700, would target students and light-use buyers with a sub-$1,000 price and parts borrowed from earlier generations, including an iPhone processor instead of a Mac chip and a modest 13.6-inch LCD display. Internal testing is underway with vendors abroad, aiming to broaden Apple's audience beyond iPads and Chromebooks. With the current MacBook Air starting at $999, Apple could appeal to budget-conscious buyers, especially as overall Mac sales have slipped. If released, the model could unlock new customers for Apple at a lower price point while expanding the company's hardware portfolio.
  • Deloitte tests on-orbit cyber defense with Deloitte-1 and Silent Shield
    November 5, 2025, 7:46 AM EST. Deloitte-1, a small satellite launched in March, is leading a nine-satellite program to demonstrate on-orbit cyber defense against intrusions targeting space networks. Deloitte aims to prove that defenses must operate in orbit, not just on the ground, as dependence on satellite data grows. Retired U.S. Air Force general Bradley Pyburn described the effort as learning with partners to make a constellation resilient and survivable. The program follows a broader push to secure space infrastructure amid rising cyber threats, with Space ISAC reporting a surge in space-related incidents in 2025. Deloitte's Silent Shield on-orbit testbed monitors and protects assets, reflecting a military-style approach: defend everywhere while adversaries only have to get it right once.
  • DJI Osmo Mobile 8 adds Apple DockKit support, pet tracking and 360° pan
    November 5, 2025, 7:42 AM EST. DJI's Osmo Mobile 8 launches with Apple DockKit support, pet tracking and a 360° pan axis, expanding the flagship smartphone gimbal's capabilities. After debuting in China, the OM8 integrates the DockKit module for subject tracking across the iPhone's native camera app and 200+ iOS apps, plus Multifunctional Module tracking with a built-in LED fill light and microphone receiver compatibility. The updated grip, lighter weight (0.8 lb), and a Dual Lens Boost 2 system help keep fast-moving subjects in frame. It also features ActiveTrack 7.0.1, Smart Capture, a three-axis stabilization system, and built-in tripod. Availability includes Europe at €159; U.S. pricing/launch are to be announced.
  • DJI Osmo Mobile 8 Review: Apple DockKit Tracking Elevates the Smartphone Gimbal
    November 5, 2025, 7:40 AM EST. DJI's Osmo Mobile 8 delivers a quick, meaningful update over the 7/7P, headlined by Apple DockKit Tracking that unlocks effortless iPhone tracking and sharper stability. The familiar, comfortable grip, built-in 8.4-inch extension rod, and base stand with a 1/4"-20 threaded hole remain, but the new module expands into the DJI Mics ecosystem for higher-quality audio. Tracking 7.0 is noticeably improved for multi-person and pet shots, making it easier to shoot on the move. Priced at AUD$219, with optional add-ons like the DockKit, Magnetic Mount, and DJI Mic transmitters, the total can rise quickly. Downsides include incremental upgrades versus the 7/7P, iPhone-exclusive features limiting Android appeal, and a fiddly DockKit setup. Still, for creators, it's a strong, practical upgrade.
  • Activate CEO Unpacks AI Search and Spatial Computing in Annual Slide Deck
    November 5, 2025, 7:36 AM EST. In his annual slide deck, Activate's CEO maps the next frontier for AI search and spatial computing, outlining product bets, platform architecture, and go-to-market plans. He discusses how real-time data, edge processing, and contextual AI will enable faster, more relevant results, and the implications for developers, enterprises, and consumers. The briefing covers investment priorities, partnerships, and the competitive landscape, with a focus on privacy, latency, and scalable infrastructure to support widespread adoption of these technologies.