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Imperial Oil Becomes First Major Alberta Energy Company to Oppose Separatism

Imperial Oil chief executive John Whelan has stated his opposition to Alberta separatism, making this the first major energy company in the province to take a public position on the movement, Financial Post reported, citing Bloomberg.  "As a national company, we believe a united Canada is the strongest position we can take to face the challenges and opportunities ahead," Whelan told a Calgary conference, adding that "Canada and Alberta work best when people, products, energy and investment can move freely and reliably across the country." …

OilPrice.com•Charles Kennedy2h ago

US considers 90-day diesel export ban to tackle high fuel prices: Bloomberg

A diesel export ban could stabilize US fuel prices but may disrupt global oil supply, affecting market dynamics and future price trends.

CryptoBriefing•Estefano Gomez2h ago

• neutral toward Bloomberg · 99%

Disney+ Raises Prices Again, the Fourth Hike in Four Years

The streamflation trend continues: Disney is once again asking Disney+ subscribers to pay even more for the streaming service. Disney+ Premium, the plan with without ads, is increasing from $18.99 to $21.49/month, effective Wednesday (Sept. 23) for new subscribers, per a Bloomberg report. Existing customers will see the new pricing on their next monthly bill. […]

Variety•Todd Spangler4h ago

McDonald’s is testing ads on its drive-thru menus

McDonald's is putting ads on its drive-thru menu as part of a "limited" pilot at company-owned restaurants, according to a report from Bloomberg. Drive-thru locations included in the test will show ads from other brands on digital menu boards after a customer places their order, which they'll see while they wait for their meal. In […]

The Verge•Emma Roth5h ago

• neutral toward McDonald's · 99%

$60,000 Bitcoin Bottom Suddenly Looks 'Unlikely': Top Bloomberg Strategist

Bloomberg warns Bitcoin's $60,000 floor is a fake bottom as 5% Treasury yields and record stocks dry up crypto liquidity.

U.Today•Gamza Khanzadaev9h ago

• neutral toward Bloomberg · 97%

Erdoğan urges UN to abolish Security Council veto power ahead of General Assembly address

President Erdoğan, in an op-ed for Bloomberg, urged rotating seats on the UN Security Council, called for joint defence production and said a $100bn trade goal with the US is within reach.

Euronews11h ago

• neutral toward Asamblea General de la ONU · 99%

Brent crude prices expected to drop as supply disruptions ease: Bloomberg

Easing supply disruptions may stabilize global oil markets, reducing the likelihood of price spikes and influencing future energy policies.

CryptoBriefing•Estefano Gomez22h ago

• neutral toward Bloomberg · 98%

Apple Puts AirTag-Sized AI Pin on Hold

Apple has paused development on a camera-equipped AI wearable, reports Bloomberg . The device was described as a pin or pendant that could be attached to clothing or worn around the neck. A camera would relay information about the wearer's surroundings to Siri , like the rumored AirPods with cameras that could come as soon as 2027. The AI pin would have Visual Intelligence features, with ‌Siri‌ AI able to answer questions about where the wearer is located or what the wearer is looking at. The prototype Apple worked on was described as similar in size to an AirTag , with a thin, circular disc shape. It was made from aluminum and glass, with a physical control button on the side. Rumors suggested Apple could introduce the AI wearable as soon as 2027, but with development postponed, that seems unlikely. Apple is working on several other wearables, including a screen-free fitness band , AI smart glasses, and AirPods with cameras. Related Roundup: AirTag Tag: Apple AI Pin Buyer's Guide: AirTag (Buy Now) This article, " Apple Puts AirTag-Sized AI Pin on Hold " first appeared on MacRumors.com Discuss this article in our forums

MacRumors•Juli Clover22 Sept

• neutral toward Apple · 98%

Apple is reportedly working on a Whoop-like fitness tracker

Apple is working on a new fitness tracker with a screenless design, similar to the one made by Whoop, according to a report from Bloomberg. A prototype of the device reportedly has "a thin fabric band with a sensor-equipped computing module." The device is in an early stage of development and likely wouldn't arrive before […]

The Verge•Emma Roth22 Sept

• neutral toward Apple · 99%

Apple Testing Prototypes of Whoop-Like Screenless Fitness Band

Apple is working on an activity tracker that doesn't have a screen, reports Bloomberg . The screen-free health and fitness device is said to be similar to Whoop's line of bands . Whoop makes wrist-worn trackers with 24/7 monitoring, but without a display. Apple has apparently been "exploring" the category for months and has developed prototypes, but hasn't decided whether the project will move forward. Apple chair Tim Cook and services chief Eddy Cue are interested in the product, notable because Cue now leads Apple's health teams. Cue is said to be pushing for wearables with simpler interfaces, like the screen-free Whoop and Oura Ring. Prototypes have a fabric band attached to a computing module that rests on the wrist. Sensors track heart rate and other metrics, similar to the Apple Watch. The latest Apple Watch models adopt features similar to those offered by Whoop and Oura products, including an overall readiness score and an estimate of biological age. A new version of the Health app is being tested in iOS 27.2, and it has a more user-friendly interface with clearer guidance than before. If Apple moves forward with the screen-free tracker, it likely would not launch until at least 2028. Apple is expected to debut wearable AI smart glasses and AirPods with cameras before then. This article, " Apple Testing Prototypes of Whoop-Like Screenless Fitness Band " first appeared on MacRumors.com Discuss this article in our forums

MacRumors•Juli Clover22 Sept

Apple Will Soon Announce an All-New Operating System

Apple is developing an all-new operating system that is essentially a mix of tvOS, watchOS, and iOS, according to Bloomberg 's Mark Gurman. In his latest Power On newsletter , Gurman reiterated that the operating system will feature a grid of app icons, widgets, and customizable clock faces. The new software platform is intended for Apple's long-rumored smart home hub . With built-in facial recognition, Gurman reported that the hub can identify who is looking at the display and show personalized information. As a user approaches the hub, or moves away from it, the size of the interface elements will automatically change. The operating system could be named homeOS, according to trademark activity from a shell company that is potentially linked to Apple. homeOS would join iOS, iPadOS, macOS, watchOS, tvOS, and visionOS. The hub will essentially combine a HomePod-like speaker with a 6-inch or 7-inch square display. Siri AI is expected to be at the core of the new operating system, and other rumored features include FaceTime video calls, HomeKit accessory management, home security monitoring, photo galleries, a calendar, music playback, and more. Some of the preinstalled Apple apps that will apparently be available on the new platform include Calendar, Camera, Apple Music, Apple Podcasts, Apple News, Reminders, Notes, and the all-new Siri app for Siri AI conversations. Finally, the platform will supposedly have multi-user support. Apple is expected to unveil the home hub as soon as October this year. Tag: homeOS This article, " Apple Will Soon Announce an All-New Operating System " first appeared on MacRumors.com Discuss this article in our forums

MacRumors•Joe Rossignol22 Sept

• neutral toward Apple · 99%

Apple's Smart Glasses to Enter a Rapidly Growing Market

Apple's first smart glasses could arrive in a rapidly expanding market, with worldwide AI glasses shipments increasing 263% year-over-year during the first half of 2026, according to Counterpoint Research . The figures are particularly relevant for Apple because display-less products accounted for 96% of shipments. Apple's initial smart glasses are likewise rumored to omit an augmented reality display, focusing instead on audio, cameras, Siri , and connectivity with the iPhone and Apple's wider ecosystem. Bloomberg 's Mark Gurman reports that the company is targeting a late 2027 release for the device. Apple could introduce the glasses at WWDC 2027 with an emphasis on privacy. Counterpoint said shipments of display-less AI glasses increased 258% from the first half of 2025 and 22% from the preceding six months. This category includes products such as the Ray-Ban Meta glasses, which provide photography, audio, calling, and AI features without screens. ‌Meta‌ currently presents Apple with a formidable incumbent. The company accounted for approximately 94% of total AI glasses shipments, while its own volume grew 260% year over year and 22% sequentially. Its expansion has been supported by additional frame styles, wider retail distribution, and new glasses priced from $299 . Display-equipped AI glasses represented only 4% of the market, although shipments in that segment increased 449% year-over-year. Apple's more advanced augmented-reality glasses are not expected until 2029 at the earliest . Counterpoint identified increasing semiconductor costs and public unease about wearable cameras as possible obstacles to continued growth. It nevertheless expects investment from Apple, ‌Meta‌, Google, and Samsung to push the category toward more proactive glasses that use AI to understand their surroundings and provide assistance based on context. Tags: Counterpoint , Meta This article, " Apple's Smart Glasses to Enter a Rapidly Growing Market " first appeared on MacRumors.com Discuss this article in our forums

MacRumors•Hartley Charlton22 Sept

• neutral toward Apple · 90%

Binance probed by U.S. federal prosecutors for sanctions violations: Bloomberg

CoinDesk•Olivier Acuna22 Sept

• neutral toward Bloomberg · 99%

Manhattan US Attorney leading probe into Binance’s Iran compliance: Bloomberg

The investigation is examining whether Binance knowingly allowed trading that violated US sanctions on Iran, months after reports first revealed a Justice Department probe.

Cointelegraph•Cointelegraph by Felix Ng22 Sept

• neutral toward Bloomberg · 99%

Bitcoin hits $86,000 putting ETF investors back in profit after $86 billion wipeout

Bitcoin’s rally toward $86,000 has pushed US spot exchange-traded fund (ETF) investors back into profit after months underwater. Data from CryptoSlate showed Bitcoin gained about 6% over the past 24 hours, extending its September rebound and briefly trading near $86,000. Bloomberg Intelligence ETF analyst James Seyffart said the move put the average US Bitcoin ETF […]

CryptoSlate•Oluwapelumi Adejumo21 Sept

• neutral toward ETF · 93%

Apple Smart Home Display Coming as Soon as Next Month

Apple could unveil its long-rumored smart home display as soon as October, according to Bloomberg 's Mark Gurman . In the latest edition of his "Power On" newsletter, Gurman narrows Apple's launch window after he said in August that the smart home display remained on track to arrive before the end of 2026 . The device is expected to become a central interface for controlling accessories, communicating with other people in the home, accessing media, and using Apple services. Apple is reportedly testing the product extensively in employees' homes. References found in Apple's software have linked the tabletop model to the internal designation "J490," while a second model identified as "J491" appears to be intended for wall mounting. Both identifiers were among several unreleased products referenced in macOS Tahoe 26.7 . The two versions will reportedly share a compact, square display. One will include a base for placing it on a desk or counter, while the other can be fixed to a wall. The screen is expected to be smaller than those used by many Amazon Echo Show models. Apple has apparently developed a dedicated operating system build around Siri AI for the product, with visual elements drawn from iOS, tvOS, and watchOS. Its interface will offer a Home Screen , widgets, and selectable clock designs, allowing information to remain visible when the device is not being actively used. Users will reportedly be able to search information held across their Apple devices and accounts with ‌Siri‌ AI, retrieve previously shared songs or podcasts, locate photos, and request specific actions within apps. Apple is believed to have postponed the home hub several times because these ‌Siri‌ features were not ready. That obstacle has now largely been removed following the release of iOS 27 with Siri AI earlier this month. The display's camera will purportedly support video calls and recognize individual members of a household. Once it identifies the person in front of it, the software will be able to present that user's appointments, notes, preferred media, news, and other personalized information. The camera system reportedly provides this recognition without the depth-sensing components used for Face ID . Other expected functions include smart home controls, intercom communication, music and video playback, and access to apps such as Calendar, Notes, and Reminders. An iPhone will be required during setup and for certain connected features. The home display would be among the first major new products introduced under Apple CEO John Ternus. Gurman says Apple intends for the iPhone to remain the center of customers' mobile lives, while the display, Apple TV , and HomePod establish a corresponding hub for the home. Tags: Apple Command Center , Bloomberg , Mark Gurman This article, " Apple Smart Home Display Coming as Soon as Next Month " first appeared on MacRumors.com Discuss this article in our forums

MacRumors•Hartley Charlton21 Sept

Paramount Reportedly Reaches Deal With California After Threatening to Bolt

Paramount was threatening to bolt California just days ago ... but now it sounds like it reached a settlement that could save its massive Warner Bros. Discovery takeover and keep the studio rooted in place. Bloomberg reports Paramount Skydance…

TMZ•TMZ Staff21 Sept

• critical toward Paramount · 66%

Paramount Settles Antitrust Case With State A.G.’s, Removing Obstacle to Warner Bros. Deal

Paramount has reached a deal with 12 state attorneys general that removes a major obstacle to closing its acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery. The deal comes just before the company was to begin accruing a $7 million daily “ticking fee” on Oct. 1, which was seen as an important milestone in the case. Bloomberg was […]

Variety•Gmaddaus21 Sept

• neutral toward Paramount · 95%

Can John Ternus find Apple’s next big thing?

Today, I’m talking with Mark Gurman, who is the world’s best-sourced Apple reporter — both as Bloomberg’s chief Apple correspondent and the host of the upcoming podcast Power On.  Earlier this month, Apple hosted its annual iPhone hardware event, virtually every detail of which was reported ahead of time by Mark. But this event was […]

The Verge•Nilay Patel21 Sept

• neutral toward Apple · 98%

Saudi Arabia Reroutes Oil Exports as Houthi Strikes Target Yanbu

Satellite images gathered by Bloomberg show supertankers with capacity for 14 million barrels at Saudi Arabia's Gulf export terminals over the weekend, the highest tanker count observed since at least June, according to data compiled from the European Union's Sentinel-2 satellite. Overall Hormuz traffic kept falling over the same weekend, nonetheless. Just a dozen commodity vessels crossed the strait, down from 35 a week earlier, and Thursday's crossings totaled four tankers against a 10-day moving average of 16, Kpler data cited by Reuters showed.…

OilPrice.com•Charles Kennedy21 Sept