Apple had a big week, unveiling its first MacBook Pro with a touchscreen. The new laptop has a bright dual-layer OLED display called PROLED XDR, and it replaces the old notch with a Dynamic Island, like the one on newer iPhones. Pre-orders opened on October 29, and the new MacBook Pros go on sale November 6. Apple also opened pre-orders for new iPads and MacBooks powered by its new M6 chip.
Artificial intelligence was the other big story of the week. Google announced Gemini 4 Carbon on October 28, calling it its most powerful AI model yet, and Google DeepMind also showed off Genie 4, a new AI that can create interactive virtual worlds instead of just text or video. OpenAI joined in too, launching GPT-6.1 Terra on October 26, a faster mid-range model focused on visual reasoning, computer use, and writing, at half the price of its previous model.
On the phone side, Samsung launched the W27, a premium version of its Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra for the Chinese market, with an 8-inch folding display, a 200-megapixel main camera, and satellite connectivity. Samsung also reported record third-quarter profits, driven almost entirely by strong demand for the memory chips used in AI. OnePlus launched its new Ace 7 series as well, and Amazon unveiled five new Alexa devices, including a new Echo Dot that doubles as a smart home hub.