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Apple retail stores saw a trade-in spike of over 100% this week, likely driven by demand for the MacBook Neo and the M5 MacBook Air. Older low-end Macs dominated the trade-ins, suggesting customers are upgrading to the Neo and M5 Air rather than the new Pro models, marking the largest trade-in surge since Apple’s initial silicon Macs rollout.
Netflix will end support for its app on the PlayStation 3 and several older smart TVs and set-top boxes effective March 2, 2026, leaving affected users about two weeks to upgrade. The move expands its phase‑out of outdated hardware (including BT Z4/G4 boxes) to streamline performance and security. Netflix has previously dropped support for legacy devices (e.g., 2011–2013 Sony TVs, first‑gen Apple TV), and users are advised to switch to newer streaming sticks or modern consoles to avoid disruption.
The PS5 version of Avowed adds meaningful tweaks to its gear system in response to launch criticisms, including clearer upgrade tutorials, more generous resource gains, and new gameplay settings that let players adjust overall equipment scaling, making progression less binary and the open-world grind more approachable.
A credible Weibo leak by 'Instant Digital' says Apple will skip major iPad Pro redesigns for years, focusing on iterative updates due to the high OLED panel cost and limited sales boost from the last overhaul. While a new M6 chip and cooling improvements could arrive by late 2026 or 2027, there are no signs of radical design changes like ultra-slim borders.
Apple quietly updated its online Mac store to guide buyers through a multi-step configuration (size, color, display, chip, memory, power adapters, and Pro apps) before checkout, bringing the process closer to iPhone/iPad purchases and encouraging more upgrades while standardizing the shopping flow.
Nintendo released a Switch 2 trailer showcasing free upgrades for several first‑party titles, adding optimized visuals, HDR, Joy-Con 2 mouse controls, and GameShare across games like Super Mario Galaxy and Galaxy 2, Super Mario Odyssey, Pokémon Scarlet & Violet, The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom, and Captain Toad, with more updates and other games receiving enhancements.
Wall Street analysts have issued a series of upgrades and downgrades for various companies, with notable upgrades for Medtronic, Saia, Allegiant Travel, Stryker, and Brinker, and downgrades for Shopify, Chevron, Exxon Mobil, Halliburton, Phillips 66, Lennar, D.R. Horton, and Wells Fargo, reflecting changing market sentiments and outlooks for 2026.
The Large Hadron Collider (LHC) in Switzerland will be shut down starting June for about five years to undergo major upgrades to increase its collision capacity, with the goal of enabling more advanced experiments. During this period, CERN is also planning the development of the Future Circular Collider, a much larger and more powerful accelerator, although its future is uncertain due to high costs and scientific debates. The LHC's shutdown is part of ongoing efforts to deepen our understanding of fundamental physics, including the universe's origins.
A tipster reveals 10 anticipated upgrades for the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra, including a new energy-efficient display, improved cameras with wider apertures, faster charging at 60W, a more powerful processor, and a potentially larger battery, with the device expected to be unveiled around February 25th.
The article provides a comprehensive guide on how to upgrade a new Mac, highlighting essential accessories such as the Logitech MX Master 4S mouse, Satechi desk mat, OWC Thunderbolt 5 dock, and various Apple and HomeKit products to enhance productivity and desk organization.
A Counterpoint Research report predicts that in 2026, smartphone prices will rise by up to 6.9% due to surging memory costs, while shipments decline by 2.1%. This increase in costs is likely to lead manufacturers to cut features like RAM and reduce the availability of budget options, making new phones more expensive and less feature-rich, which may impact consumers' upgrade plans.
The Galaxy S26 Ultra is expected to have minimal upgrades over the S25 Ultra, notably retaining a 5,000 mAh battery instead of increasing capacity, and possibly limiting display performance to save power, which may disappoint fans seeking significant improvements in battery life and display quality.
Framework Computer has upgraded its Laptop 16 with AMD Ryzen AI 300 series processors and optional GeForce RTX 5070 graphics, offering improved performance and modularity, with benchmarks and Linux testing now available.
Wall Street analysts issued various research calls on Monday, with notable upgrades for Alphabet, Apple, Eli Lilly, Expedia, Paylocity, Sunrun, Teradata, AMD, Hasbro, Pfizer, and SPX Technologies, and downgrades for CarMax, HubSpot, JD.com. The market experienced a positive start amid ongoing earnings season and hopes for a government shutdown resolution, though tech stocks faced volatility. Oil, gold, and cryptocurrencies showed mixed performance, with gold reclaiming the $4,000 level and Bitcoin rebounding after a dip.
The iPhone 18 Pro is expected to feature significant upgrades including a hole-punch camera, variable aperture main camera, transparent back design, and a steel case battery for the Pro Max model, making it a highly anticipated flagship for 2026.