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What up, Tech Squad? Apple’s working on an iPad that folds, OpenAI wants to turn you into a movie director, and Peak Design would really appreciate it if people stopped calling them snitches.

With gadgets and innovations coming in hot, it seems like 2028 might just be the year we all go broke on foldable tech and AI subscriptions. But until then, let’s revel in today’s highlights.

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Apple Moving Forward with an 18.8-inch Foldable iPad

Apple is thinking big—literally. According to Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman, the tech giant has prototypes for a foldable 18.8-inch iPad with a nearly invisible crease, targeting a 2028 launch. Picture two iPad Pros side-by-side but without the annoying gap down the middle.

Rumors about folding iPads have been swirling for years, with recent chatter suggesting a smaller foldable model could debut in 2026 or 2027. Gurman hints the jumbo iPad will blend MacBook and iPad vibes, with iPadOS potentially mature enough to run macOS apps by the time it arrives. That’d be a major perk—especially given the likely sticker shock for a device twice the size of today’s $1,299 13-inch iPad Pro.

Foldable iPhones are still on Apple’s radar, too, though don’t expect one before 2026. Meanwhile, Apple’s display roadmap teases OLED MacBook Pros in 2026 and a MacBook Air OLED refresh in 2027.

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Peak Design Claps Back at Luigi Mangione Snitching Rumor

Peak Design is in the hot seat—unfairly, it says. Rumors on social media claim the backpack brand “snitched” on Luigi Mangione, the UnitedHealthcare shooting suspect, by tracing the serial number on his bag. But Peak Design CEO Peter Dering is here to clear the air: Not only has the company refused to share customer data without a subpoena, but the backpack in question (the Everyday V1) didn’t even have unique serial numbers.

The rumors started when footage of the shooter showed what looked like an Everyday V1 backpack, and Peak Design confirmed to the NYPD that the design was likely from 2016–2019. While Dering says he’s committed to helping police identify the killer, Peak Design insists it can’t track customers unless they voluntarily registered their bags online—and even then, users can request to have their info erased.

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OpenAI’s Sora is the AI Video Tool That’s Changing the Game

OpenAI just dropped Sora, its long-awaited text-to-video AI tool, as part of its “12 Days of Ship-mas” product rollout. Available via sora.com, Sora can be used by both ChatGPT Plus and Pro subscribers, each with different capabilities.

Sora comes with all the bells and whistles:

• ChatGPT Plus ($20/month): Generate up to 50 videos per month, with resolutions up to 720p and durations up to 5 seconds.

• ChatGPT Pro ($200/month): Generate up to 500 videos per month, with resolutions up to 1080p and durations up to 20 seconds. This plan also includes watermark-free downloads and simultaneous generations.: every upload has to meet strict moderation rules, and violations could mean a ban.

Sora’s splashy launch isn’t without drama. Just last week, artists in an alleged alpha testing program leaked the tool, accusing OpenAI of using them for unpaid R&D. Meanwhile, users in the EU and UK will have to wait, as OpenAI irons out regulatory hurdles.

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📉 Investment Shift: Blue Whale Growth fund, backed by billionaire Peter Hargreaves, has significantly reduced its holdings in major US tech companies over concerns about excessive AI infrastructure spending. Notably, the fund aggressively sold shares in Microsoft, reducing its exposure to the 'Magnificent Seven' tech giants to just 5% of its portfolio. (ft.com)

🎄 Gadget Wishlist: As Christmas approaches, tech enthusiasts are eyeing top gadgets for 2024. Leading the list are the Meta Quest 3S virtual reality headset, the Peloton Bike for fitness aficionados, and the budget-friendly Nanoleaf Matter Essentials E27 LED Bulb for smart home lighting. (thesun.co.uk)

💡 Quantum Leap: Google's announcement of its powerful Willow quantum-computing chip, capable of performing tasks in minutes that would take supercomputers 10 septillion years, has driven Alphabet's shares up nearly 10%. Similarly, Amazon's launch of its Quantum Embark advisory program has boosted its stock by 15%. (barrons.com)

🎅 AI Santa: ChatGPT has introduced a festive upgrade called Santa Mode, allowing users to have conversations with an AI Father Christmas. This feature is available to iPhone and Android users and simulates chats with Saint Nick using a merry and bright voice. (thesun.ie)