Tech news for October 26, 2026

An Apple Store employee holds a sealed iPhone box next to a scanning device that runs diagnostics on the phone inside.

Apple Rolls Out Presto Scanner to Inspect Sealed iPhone Boxes

Apple is deploying a device in its stores that runs diagnostics on iPhones inside sealed boxes, aiming to curb return fraud and cut needless inventory handling.

A still from an AI-generated ancient Greek epic showing bearded warriors on a ship at sea.

AI2 min read

Grok Releases Seven Minutes of Its AI-Made 'Odyssey' Series

Three months after Elon Musk promised a full-length 'Odyssey' film, Grok has published a seven-minute first episode made with Grok Imagine.

A SpaceX Starship vehicle on the launch pad during preparations for its next test flight.

Space1 min read

SpaceX Starship Flight 15 Set for November as Flight 16 Looms

SpaceX is preparing Starship Flight 15 for November after a successful Static Fire test, while a possible Roberts Road expansion points to a push toward Flight 16.

A crypto exchange dashboard with a warning icon over a digital wallet, symbolizing a security incident.

Crypto1 min read

CoinDCX confirms $16 million loss from retired wallets

CoinDCX has confirmed a $16 million loss tied to retired wallets, days after CEO Sumit Gupta described early breach reports as a likely false alarm.

Automotive1 min read

Chery Eyes a U.S. Market Entry With Help From Detroit

Chinese automaker Chery believes it could still enter the U.S. market, despite a ban on cars with Chinese hardware and software, and sees Detroit as a possible partner.

An Apple Store employee at a counter scanning a sealed iPhone box with a handheld diagnostic device.

Mobile2 min read

Apple Stores Roll Out iPhone Box Scanner to Curb Return Fraud

Apple has started giving retail staff a device that scans a sealed iPhone box and runs diagnostics, aiming to catch return scams without opening the packaging.