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Reports claim Apple is preparing a redesigned MacBook Pro that would feature an OLED display and a return of touchscreen functionality. If accurate, it would mark a significant shift for a laptop line that has long resisted touch input while moving away from LCD panels. Details on timing, pricing, and which models would be affected remain unconfirmed.

Microsoft and PC makers have stopped using the Copilot+ branding on new Windows 11 laptops, phasing out the label that was meant to mark AI-capable machines. Reports describe the AI PC branding as tarnished and quietly pulled back rather than formally retired, raising questions about how Microsoft will market AI features in future hardware.

A gadgets roundup lists 11 accessories said to be essential for building a clean, organised gaming laptop setup, covering items aimed at improving desk tidiness, cooling and overall gaming comfort. The piece targets gamers looking to upgrade or streamline their workspace with practical additions rather than big hardware purchases. No reactions or wider debate beyond the list itself have surfaced so far.

A developer is demonstrating Xiaomi's MiMo V2.6 Qwen 9B distill model running locally on a 16GB MacBook Pro, the third installment in a tutorial series launched this month. The series covers AI, programming and agents, with an emphasis on inclusive, community-oriented learning. Interest centres on whether mid-range laptops without high-end GPUs can now run capable open-weight language models.

A French-speaking user says he solved a week of frustration tethering his phone as a USB modem for his laptop, concluding that a recent Ubuntu update broke compatibility with the WiFi driver of his old 2013 MacBook Air. He says he eventually fixed it using a tool, and shared the experience with others online.

A new roundup highlights seven affordable laptops suited to both productivity tasks and streaming or entertainment use. The list focuses on budget-friendly options for buyers who want a single device for remote work, browsing and media, without spending flagship prices. No specific models or pricing details are available beyond the list itself.

Dutch police have arrested a member of the hacker group ShinyHunters, who is suspected not only of cybercrime but of plotting to murder two individuals. According to reports, plans for the killings were reportedly found on the suspect's laptop. The case has drawn attention for combining a high-profile hacking investigation with serious allegations of planned violence.

Hunter Biden has spoken publicly about Bitcoin, referencing claims of 'Operation Chokepoint 2.0' — an alleged coordinated effort to debank crypto firms — and a token going by the ticker $LAPTOP. His remarks drew attention within the crypto community, where comments from political figures and the Biden family name tend to move markets and reignite debate over the US government's treatment of the digital asset industry.