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McDonald’s CEO Chris Kempczinski becomes the subject of online ridicule after a video of his tasting the new Big Arch burger goes viral, with viewers mocking his delivery and corporate lingo as the sandwich launches nationwide for a limited time starting March 3. The piece also notes Kempczinski has led McDonald’s since 2019, succeeding Steve Easterbrook, who was fired for misconduct and later fined by the SEC.
Apple is signaling a busy three‑day launch week starting Monday, led by a rumored lower‑cost MacBook powered by the A18 Pro and priced around $599–$799 (with a $100 education discount), plus other rumored updates; Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman says the in‑store turnout could rival iPhone launch spikes as announcements run March 2–4.
Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman says Apple will unveil at least five new products over a March 2–4 press-release stretch, with an in-person “Apple Experience” in NY, London, and Shanghai. Expected devices include a low-cost MacBook, iPhone 17e with A19 and MagSafe, iPad Air with M4, an iPad 12 with A18, and updated MacBook Air/Pro models, with two new Studio Displays possibly in development.
Apple kicks off 2026 by unveiling two hardware items: a second-generation AirTag with longer tracking range and a louder speaker, and the Black Unity braided Solo Loop for the Apple Watch. Both are available to order now in dozens of countries and will arrive in Apple Stores later this week, with Apple signaling around 20 more product launches expected this year.
Nintendo is launching its My Mario product line in the US on February 19, featuring kid-friendly games, building sets, apparel, and an app, with plans for ongoing content and partnerships with brands like Fisher-Price and TOMY.
Apple typically launches new products in September and October, with November releases being rare but not impossible, as seen in 2019 and 2020. The upcoming products like Apple TV 4K, HomePod mini 2, and AirTag 2 might be announced soon, possibly within the next week or so, but November launches remain unlikely based on historical patterns.
Bloomberg's Mark Gurman reports that Apple is likely to announce three new products this week via online event, including the debut of the M5 chip in the iPad Pro and Vision Pro, and a new MacBook Pro, with other products like the HomePod mini and Apple TV still on the roadmap for future release.
Apple is expected to release a base MacBook Pro with an M5 chip before launching higher-end models with M5 Pro and M5 Max chips in early 2026, following testing with unreleased macOS versions. The launch may be split, with the M5 MacBook Pro arriving first, and the more advanced models following later, alongside updates to other Apple devices. Rumors also suggest potential new features and a possible October event for unveiling these products.
A dubious leak claims that Apple will launch new products starting next week, but the information's reliability is uncertain.
Apple is expected to imminently launch updated versions of the M5 iPad Pro, potentially featuring a second front-facing camera, and the Vision Pro 2 with a faster chip and lighter strap system, possibly in October or sooner, according to reports.
Meta Ray-Ban Display, a smart glasses product with a heads-up display and neural band interface, sold out quickly across stores in the US due to high demand, with restocks planned to meet the strong initial interest, despite some availability and supply challenges.
Peloton has teased a new era of fitness launching on October 1, 2025, hinting at product updates including new hardware, screens, and AI integration, with potential new content and instructors, as part of a broader product roadmap reveal.
Apple is nearing mass production of new M5-powered MacBook Pros, MacBook Air, and a refreshed Studio Display, with potential launches between late 2023 and early 2024, alongside other upcoming Apple products like the Vision Pro, iPad Pro, and new Home devices.
Apple is reportedly planning to launch 10 new products in the coming months, signaling a busy period of innovation and updates in their product lineup.
Apple announced its latest lineup including the iPhone 17 series with new features like a 120Hz display and a new Air model, along with updated Apple Watch models and AirPods Pro 3, during its 'Awe Dropping' keynote, with preorders starting immediately and availability from September 19.