The M5 MacBook Pro may be imminent

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October 7, 2025
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Apple
 
Apple MacBook Pro
Brace yourself for a new MacBook Pro (Future)
The M5 MacBook Pro may be almost here
It seems the wait for MacBook Pros powered by M5 chips is almost over, because stocks of the current M4 models are running low – and a launch could happen later this month.
 
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Artificial intelligence
 
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We're worried by an 'always on' ChatGPT device
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman and ex-Apple design guru Jony Ive have reportedly hit issues with their 'always on', pocketable ChatGPT gadget – and maybe we're better off without it.
 
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Amazon Prime Day
 
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Live: Today's 101 best Prime Day deals at Amazon US
Amazon Prime Day is in full swing, and we're constantly updating our pick of the best deals we're seeing on TVs, laptops, headphones, appliances, Amazon devices and lots more.
 
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The 75 best Prime Day deals at Amazon UK
We're keeping tabs on Amazon UK to bring you all the best Prime Day deals, with big discounts on everything from TVs, headphones and smartwatches to air fryers and Lego.
 
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Google
 
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Look out for an update to Google Home (Google)
Gemini for Home is reaching early-access users
If you've applied to the Gemini for Home early-access program, the upgrade should be rolling out to you right about now – and it can even keep tabs on your misbehaving pets for you.
 
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Computing
 
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Microsoft declares war on local accounts for Windows 11
It looks like the party is over for using local accounts on Windows 11, rather than Microsoft accounts, with the latest update of the software cracking down on various workarounds.
 
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