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Tesla & EVs

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Tesla Cybercabs take over Austin’s F1 weekend

Tesla's Cybercabs swarmed Austin's F1 Grand Prix, with a record 1,250 sightings on Saturday, and provided rides to and from the circuit until 1 a.m. on Sunday. The fleet handled the increased demand without announcing the expanded service in advance. Tesla's Robotaxi service area wrapped around the track, with ride requests open until 1 a.m. on Sunday.

Apple

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Will Apple’s overhauled MacBook Pro finally offer 5G cellular support?

Apple is expected to unveil overhauled MacBook Pros with OLED, touch support, and a lighter design on October 28. The new MacBooks may include cellular support, which would utilize the C2 modem. The event will also feature a refreshed iMac and 14-inch base model MacBook Pro with the M6 chip.

Apple Display Veterans Step Back as New Leaders Take Over

Apple's display development team has undergone changes with Victor Yin taking over from Wei Chen and John Zhong, who are transitioning to advisory roles after approximately 30 years at the company. The changes are part of a broader succession process and reorganization of Apple's engineering leadership. Apple has also made other promotions and layoffs as part of its efforts to accelerate product development and reduce management layers.

OLED MacBook Air and iMac Remain in Testing

Apple is testing OLED displays for future MacBook Air and iMac models, but the upgrades are still in development. The next MacBook Air and iMac refreshes will retain LCD displays. A new iMac is expected to arrive this week and a MacBook Air refresh in early 2027.