October 21, 2025, 9:40 AM EDT. With the China launch a week away, OnePlus teases the OnePlus 15's performance innovations. The company touts a new Glacier cooling system made of ultra-thin steel that purportedly dissipates heat faster, plus a Glacier chip air conditioning architecture and a Glacier aerogel layer to keep fingers cool during gaming. It also introduces a Gaming Hand Cooling Model targeting ten heat zones for long sessions. The device allegedly features a 165Hz display and a rewritten touch-display framework for better input response. A new G2 gaming network chip promises stronger Wi-Fi and cellular performance, complemented by a console-grade gyroscope. Inside, a 7,300mAh battery with 120W wired and 50W wireless charging powers a Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 with 12GB RAM. If real, it could be a monster.
October 21, 2025, 9:36 AM EDT. Apple's fourth iOS 26.1 beta adds two user-friendly toggles. First, a new Liquid Glass option lets you switch between Clear and Tinted to improve readability and reduce eye strain. Second, a toggle to disable the lock-screen Swipe to Open Camera gesture helps prevent accidental launches. Access the settings via Settings > Display & Brightness > Liquid Glass and Settings > Camera > Lock Screen Swipe to Open Camera. The beta continues iOS 26.1's focus on toggle-based accessibility controls and customization, while offering a smoother path to the upcoming stable release. Early hands-ons report the changes are welcome-especially for users who found the original interface too bold or distracting.
October 21, 2025, 9:34 AM EDT. AI is reshaping wealth management not by replacing advisers, but by transforming how they work. As Anthony Villis of First Wealth notes, the real disruption comes from firms that build AI, not just adopt it. With OpenAI's acquisition of Roi signaling a closer client connection, specialist players like MDOTM, AdvisoryAI, KX and Xapien are accelerating portfolio construction, compliance, and client servicing. The prize, he says, is owning the intelligence layer of wealth, not chasing fleeting alpha. In practice, AI boosts efficiency-handling admin, analysis, and risk checks-so advisers can focus on tax planning, client behaviour, and the essential human touch. Private banks are already using AI for personalized insights and proactive service. The future is AI-powered human advice, where advisers embrace the technology rather than be displaced by it.
October 21, 2025, 9:32 AM EDT. Samsung today officially reveals Project Moohan, a Vision Pro competitor, branding onboard Gemini AI that runs in-headset and enables natural interaction. Early hands-on impressions praised the AI features as a major differentiator from Apple's headset, with Android XR rivaling visionOS and a multimodal Gemini that can see what you're looking at and answer in real time. The article notes four unknowns heading into the launch: the final name (beyond "Project Moohan"), whether the final device is just a polished prototype or adds new features, the on-sale timing (likely next year), and the price (a make-or-break factor after Vision Pro's cost). For Apple users, this competition could spur faster feature development and new pricing in the AR/VR space.
October 21, 2025, 9:28 AM EDT. Marketing leaders at the Fortune Most Powerful Women Summit say AI is a catalyst for reaching younger consumers, enabling more personalized and data-driven campaigns that still rely on authentic storytelling. Brands from GoFundMe to Whole Foods are using AI to streamline fundraising messages, customer service, and in-store experiences, while experts caution that humans must steer AI to maintain credibility. Leaders emphasize educating teams about AI, embracing change, and balancing efficiency with the human touch as Gen Z and Millennials demand transparency and genuine brands.