Apple debuts first touchscreen MacBook Pro

- MacBook Pro with ProLED XDR Display (Apple): A new MacBook Pro with a touchscreen using OLED technology, starting at $2,899 for the 14-inch model with M5 Pro chip and $4,799 for the 16-inch M5 Max model, available for pre-order starting October 28 and on sale November 6; this is Apple's first laptop with a touchscreen Reuters - Pixel 11 series (Google): Four new smartphones—Pixel 11, Pixel 11 Pro, Pixel 11 Pro XL and Pixel 11 Pro Fold—each with slimmer and more powerful cameras, advanced AI capabilities, and double the storage of their predecessors, starting at $900; available for preorder now and shipping starting August 20 Gear Patrol - Samsung Intelligent Eyewear (Samsung): Smart glasses designed for use with Android XR and Gemini, requiring a phone for processing and a Galaxy Watch9 for gesture controls, while voice commands work independently; no price or availability announced Tech Insider - Astell&Kern PD5 (Astell&Kern): An entry-level portable hi-fi player with an octa-core processor, Android-based OS, eight-DAC audio architecture, and support for bit-perfect playback up to 32-bit/384kHz PCM and native DSD256; no price or availability announced as of August 2026 Gear Patrol - HomeView (Apple): A new smart speaker with a display that uses a redesigned version of Siri to answer a broader range of questions; no price or availability stated CNBC - iPhone Duo (Apple): Apple’s first foldable phone, announced in September; no price or availability stated in this week’s reports CNBC