Apple packs M6 chip in new iMac

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Apple announced a new iMac powered by the M6 chip, promising significant speed enhancements and expanded on-device AI capabilities to its signature 24-inch all-in-one desktop. Featuring up to a 12-core CPU and a 12-core GPU with Neural Accelerators built into each core, the M6 delivers up to 1.5 times faster app performance and twice the graphics speed of the M4 model. Paired with a Dual 16-core Neural Engine and memory bandwidth up to 170 GB/s, the new desktop delivers up to five times faster AI compute than its predecessor and up to 18 times faster overall performance than Intel-based iMacs. The updated lineup also adds Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 6, optional 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet, and SSD read/write speeds up to twice as fast.

Deeply integrated with macOS 27, the M6 iMac serves as a primary platform for Apple Intelligence and an upgraded Siri AI, enabling context-aware search, automated workflows, and local AI model execution through tools like LM Studio while prioritizing user privacy. The system retains its signature ultra-thin design across seven colours—blue, green, pink, yellow, purple, orange, and silver—and features a 4.5K Retina display, a 12-megapixel Center Stage camera with Desk View, a six-speaker sound system, up to four Thunderbolt 4 ports, and colour-matched USB-C peripherals. Pre-orders open today, October 28, with full retail availability beginning Friday, November 6. Starting prices begin at CA$2,099 in Canada.

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Pinterest brings Barbie's DreamHouse inspo to life with Restyle

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If you grew up playing with Barbie, chances are you spent a little time dreaming up your own perfect DreamHouse. Now, fans of Barbie can bring some of that childhood imagination into your own home! To celebrate the new DreamHouse, Pinterest has introduced a fun new experience through Restyle, powered by Pinterest Intelligence, that lets you reimagine your space and play around with different design styles before deciding on your favourite.

All you need to do is upload a photo of your room and let the fun begin. In seconds, you can transform your space with one of five DreamHouse-inspired looks: mid-century Americana, chalet chic, superstar glam,  or modern coastal. You can find the experience through Barbie’s Pinterest profile, where official Barbie content, search terms and curated boards offer plenty of inspiration. Once you’ve found a look you love, you can even add or swap out decor with Barbie-approved finds to make the space your own. Because who says we have to outgrow our DreamHouse dreams?

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The Apple iPad mini refresh gets a slightly larger OLED screen

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Apple updates the iPad mini with a slightly larger OLED display in a thinner and lighter form factor. The portable slate now has an 8.5-inch OLED display, compared with the previous generation's 8.3-inch screen, with up to 1,200 nits of peak brightness and 1-nit minimum brightness and support for up to 4K at a 60Hz refresh rate. It is also only 5.4mm thick, features bezels that are 24% smaller, and comes with IP67 splash-, water- and dust-resistance.

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YouTube tests streamlined mobile Home tab and custom feed integration

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YouTube is testing a redesigned top navigation bar on its mobile app's Home tab, aimed at simplifying how users navigate their favourite content. Under the updated interface, Subscriptions have moved into the main top bar alongside standard feeds for Live and Music content. Additionally, users with active subscriptions to Movies & TV will see a dedicated shortcut directly in the navigation menu for quicker access to premium entertainment.

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