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Apple Stores to Add Name Personalization to iPhone Duo Startup Screen
Apple retail locations across the United States will personalize the initial startup screen of the iPhone Duo with the buyer’s name, departing from the standard generic greeting…
Study Links Fertility Treatment to Higher Odds of Peripartum Hysterectomy
A population-based analysis of 16.7 million hospital deliveries in the United States shows that infertility treatment is associated with 33 percent higher odds of peripartum…
Google Raises Pixel 10a Price by $100 Due to Memory Chip Costs
Google has quietly raised the price of its budget-focused Pixel 10a smartphone by $100 in the United States, pushing the starting retail cost to $599 amid rising memory chip…
Meta Launches Muse AI Assistant in the US
Meta released its personal AI assistant, Muse, on September 8, 2026, offering autonomous app access for US users via a dedicated application and WhatsApp.
Samsung Launches Galaxy SmartTag 3 With iOS Support
Households mixing Android phones and iPhones can track shared belongings for the first time as Samsung Electronics introduces the Galaxy SmartTag 3 globally with cross-platform…
Amazon Launches $1B Community Fund to Combat Data Center Moratoriums
Amazon Web Services CEO Matt Garman warned on October 2, 2026, that over 100 local data center moratoriums threaten U.S.
AT&T Sends Urgent Warning After iPhone 18 Pro Max Service Failures
Apple’s newest flagship smartphone is leaving some United States customers unable to make calls, send text messages, or use mobile data while connected to AT&T.
US and China to Cut Tariffs on $30 Billion of Reciprocal Goods
The United States and China released reciprocal lists covering roughly $30 billion of imports in each direction following presidential talks in Washington.
Samsung Raises Galaxy S26 Prices by $100 Due to Component Shortages
Samsung raised prices by $100 or more across most of its Galaxy S26 smartphone lineup in the United States on October 1, 2026, driven by persistent memory component shortages tied…
Oil Prices Drop as US and Iran Hold First Direct Talks Since June
Global oil prices slid for a sixth session on September 23, 2026, pressured by signs of diplomatic progress between the United States and Iran alongside recovering Middle Eastern…
Google Tests Gemini Outbound Calling on Pixel 11 Devices
Google is testing an outbound calling feature called Call for Me on Pixel 11 devices, letting the Gemini assistant handle phone calls, wait on hold, and speak with businesses on…