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Apple said to launch iPhone 17e, M5 MacBook Pros and MacBook Airs, M4 iPad Air in 1H 2026


Top stories today:
- Apple said to launch iPhone 17e, M5 MacBook Pros in 1H 2026
- ARPA-H launches FRONT program to restore brain function
- Elon’s Grok chatbot to debut in Tesla vehicles next week
- Trump threatens 35% tariff on Canada, warns of broader global hikes
- Google’s Gemini app brings image-to-video generation capability
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1. Apple said to launch iPhone 17e, M5 MacBook Pros and MacBook Airs, M4 iPad Air in 1H 2026
The budget iPhone will be a follow-up of the iPhone 16e launched earlier this year.
A19 chip is said to power the iPhone 17e, codenamed V159.
The MacBook Pro and MacBook Air upgrades were originally planned for this year, but Apple has delayed them to 2026.
2026 MacBook Pros will be the last with the current design, with future models expected to feature OLED displays and new chassis.
Low-end iPad and M4 iPad Air, as well as an external Mac monitor, are also rumored for 1H.
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3. ARPA-H launches FRONT program to restore brain function
The Functional Repair of Neocortical Tissue (FRONT) program aims to restore function in people with permanent neocortical brain damage.
Uses neurodevelopmental principles and stem cell tech to regenerate brain tissue and restore lost functions.
The neocortex, the largest brain part, is critical for sensory perception, motor control, and decision-making.
Stroke, traumatic injury, or neurodegeneration have long led to irreversible damage to this area.
20M U.S. adults with chronic neocortical brain damage could get curative therapy under the program.
Expected to save the U.S. economy ~$800B a year.
Will prioritize effective therapy development for traumatic brain injuries.
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