Tech news for October 28, 2026

Dallas skyline at dusk, representing the Texas-based investment firm Disruptive and its new $10 billion fund.

Disruptive Raises $10B Fund for Big Bets on AI and Defense

Dallas-based Disruptive announced a $10 billion fund to back at least 10 late-stage companies with checks of up to $1 billion, focusing on AI and defense.

An Apple iPhone Duo foldable phone opened to show an inner OLED display with bright vertical lines of damaged pixels.

Hardware2 min read

iPhone Duo screens failing early; Apple cites 'small number'

Early buyers of Apple's $2,000 iPhone Duo report inner displays that develop bright lines within hours. Apple says only a small number of units are affected.

A 24-inch iMac in several colors displayed on a desk, showing the thin all-in-one design with a 4.5K Retina display.

Hardware2 min read

Apple Launches 24-Inch iMac With M6 Chip and Wi-Fi 7 From $1,499

Apple's new 24-inch iMac gets the M6 chip, an N1 wireless chip with Wi-Fi 7 and faster SSDs. Prices start at $1,499, with sales beginning November 6.