• Google says its investments in AI are driving more searches
    by Jay Peters on October 28, 2026 at 8:22 pm

    Google parent company Alphabet says that its AI investments are leading to a big growth in searches year-over-year, as noted in its Q3 2026 earnings today. “Our AI investments are driving overall Search query growth, including commercial queries,” CEO Sundar Pichai says in a statement. “In fact, our year-over-year query growth rate is the highest

  • Microsoft reveals strong cloud growth amid financial reporting overhaul
    by Tom Warren on October 28, 2026 at 8:20 pm

    Microsoft just posted the first quarter of its 2027 fiscal financial results. The software maker made $92.3 billion in revenue and a net income of $33.6 billion during Q1. Revenue is up 19 percent, and net income has increased by 32 percent. It’s a new financial year for Microsoft, so the company is changing up

  • Apple charges $14,549 for a fully specced touchscreen MacBook Pro
    by Andrew Liszewski on October 28, 2026 at 8:12 pm

    With an OLED display and touchscreen capabilities, it’s no surprise that the new MacBook Pro Apple announced today is more expensive than the MBP announced earlier this year. But upgrading the base models that start at $2,899 for the 14-inch, and $3,399 for the 16-inch, with every premium hardware option that Apple offers pushes those

  • Google launches Gemini 4 Carbon with a ‘significant leap’ in cybersecurity
    by Emma Roth on October 28, 2026 at 8:03 pm

    Google has released its latest frontier model, Gemini 4 Carbon, offering “significant gains” in coding, agentic tasks, and cybersecurity. In an announcement on Wednesday, Google highlights Carbon’s top spot on the Artificial Analysis Intelligence Index (v5.0) benchmark, with Claude Opus 5.5 and GPT-6 Astra trailing behind. The new Gemini 4 Carbon model offers improvements over

  • Foreign gadget bans: all the news about the FCC’s clampdown on Chinese tech
    by Sean Hollister on October 28, 2026 at 7:37 pm

    What do drones, routers, and Roombas have in common? The US government wants to keep Chinese ones from entering the country. They’re the first consumer gadgets that are facing de facto import bans because of the US government’s xenophobic stance — and they might not be the last. Originally, the US government was just worried

  • Hands-on with the new OLED iPad Mini
    by Antonio G. Di Benedetto on October 28, 2026 at 7:18 pm

    Apple announced a new iPad Mini with a larger OLED display this week, and we’ve just gotten to try it out at Apple’s “Pro and tell” event. It’s an iPad for sure, but the new OLED on the Mini looks exceptional, and the optional nano-texture matte finish is awesome. The “Pro and tell” event venue

  • Brendan Carr plans to let prisons jam cellphone signals
    by Stevie Bonifield on October 28, 2026 at 6:57 pm

    FCC Chairman Brendan Carr announced the agency will vote on November 19th on rules that would allow prisons to use signal jamming. Radiofrequency jammers are generally banned under Section 333 and the Communications Act of 1934, with few exceptions, and Carr has noted they’ve been permitted for use at some federal facilities already. Carr claims





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  • IATA’s 2026 Global Passenger Survey: Travelers Embrace Biometrics and AI
    by Breaking Travel News on October 28, 2026 at 1:47 pm

    The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released the results of its 2026 Global Passenger Survey (GPS), highlighting three major trends in passenger behavior and expectations: Biometrics are becoming mainstream and interest in digital passports is growing: Passengers are embracing biometric identification to reduce repeated document checks and show strong interest in using digital passports for check-in and more personalized services at booking.

  • SINGAPORE AIRLINES TO OFFTAKE NEXT-GENERATION SUSTAINABLE AVIATION FUEL FROM AETHER FUELS
    by Breaking Travel News on October 28, 2026 at 1:44 pm

    SIA is the first airline to purchase next-generation Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) from Project Beacon, Aether’s new production facility in Singapore The SAF will be produced from waste carbon feedstock, including biomethane and industrial waste gases, using Aether’s proprietary Aether Aurora technology Deliveries to commence in 2028, with SIA receiving up to 4,800 tonnes of SAF over three years

  • The Nordic Christmas markets to know for 2026
    by Breaking Travel News on October 28, 2026 at 1:40 pm

    Christmas market season is approaching, but beyond Europe’s best-known festive destinations, some of the continent’s most atmospheric celebrations can be found further north. Across Norway, Sweden, Finland and Iceland, Christmas markets take over historic squares, open-air museums and even forests, bringing together local crafts, Nordic design, seasonal food and traditions that have been celebrated for generations. For travellers looking for something a little different this winter, Nordic travel specialist Off The Map Travel has selected six Christmas markets worth putting on the radar for 2026, from Stockholm’s century-old Skansen market to Bergen’s enormous gingerbread city.

  • Sofia Christmas Fest 2026 Transforms the Heart of Bulgaria’s Capital into a Festive Wonderland
    by Breaking Travel News on October 28, 2026 at 1:34 pm

    Sofia, the capital of Bulgaria and one of Europe’s oldest cities, will once again embrace the magic of Christmas with Sofia Christmas Fest 2026. From 20 November to 28 December, the festival will return for its fifth consecutive year to the park in front of the National Palace of Culture (NDK), an iconic convention and cultural centre located in the heart of the city.

  • Waldorf Astoria DIFC appoints Lara Haddad as Commercial Director
    by Breaking Travel News on October 28, 2026 at 11:25 am

    With 20 years of experience, the hotel’s new Commercial Director will support Waldorf Astoria DIFC’s continued commercial growth and market positioning.

  • Auto Car Rental in Iceland: How to Keep Road-Trip Costs Down
    by Breaking Travel News on October 28, 2026 at 11:14 am

    A rental that looks cheap per day can end up costing more by the time you return the keys, and a slightly higher rate can turn out to be the better deal. In Iceland, choices like transmission type, car size, and insurance shape your total far more than the headline price does.

  • Awakening the Senses in Japan’s Setouchi Region
    by Breaking Travel News on October 28, 2026 at 10:57 am

    From the beauty of impermanence to the spirit of perseverance, discover five Japanese cultural concepts through immersive outdoor experiences in the Setouchi Region


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