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Apple is reportedly planning a major wave of new products for late 2027, centered around AI features and some of its most ambitious hardware projects in years. The lineup is expected to include camera-equipped AirPods, a second-generation foldable iPhone, and a special iPhone created to mark the product’s 20th anniversary.

The new AirPods would use built-in cameras to give Siri visual awareness of a user’s surroundings rather than taking photos or video. The goal is to let Apple’s AI system understand what a person is looking at and provide more contextual assistance, directions, and information. Reports say the project was delayed while Apple worked through challenges with its AI software and visual recognition systems.

The anniversary iPhone is said to feature a dramatic redesign with a nearly edge-to-edge display and curved glass wrapping around the sides. Alongside it, Apple is expected to release an updated foldable iPhone as it continues expanding beyond the traditional smartphone form factor.

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Gutters and eavestroughs help move rainwater and melting snow away from a home’s roof, siding, and foundation. In London, Ontario, changing seasons can make that job harder, especially with fall leaves, winter ice, and spring rain.

When gutters get clogged, water can overflow, pool near the foundation, stain exterior surfaces, or freeze inside the system. Regular cleaning can also make it easier to spot small issues like leaks, loose brackets, or early wear.

The ongoing antitrust case between Apple and the US government has turned into another fight over the discovery process, with federal lawyers reportedly trying to avoid handing over certain materials Apple wants access to. The dispute centers on what information should be shared before the larger courtroom battle over competition and market dominance moves forward.

Apple has argued that the government’s requests and accusations require transparency from both sides, while the Department of Justice appears to be pushing back against broader disclosure demands. Discovery battles like this are common in large corporate lawsuits, but they often reveal how aggressively both sides are preparing for a much longer legal fight.

The broader antitrust case focuses on claims that Apple uses its control over hardware, software, and services to limit competition. Apple continues to deny those allegations and says its ecosystem decisions are based on security, privacy, and user experience.

Commercial waterproofing is a key part of protecting large buildings from moisture damage. It works across the building envelope, including roofs, walls, foundations, joints, and drainage areas.

Below-grade systems help protect foundations from groundwater and soil moisture, while roof and above-grade waterproofing handle rain, snow, ice, and exposed surfaces. Materials like liquid membranes, sheet membranes, and cementitious coatings are chosen based on the building’s design and exposure.

Google could be preparing to remove the current set of voice options in its Gemini assistant. Clues were found in a teardown of the Google app, where code strings refer to existing voices as “legacy” and indicate they’ll no longer be available.

Right now, Gemini lets users pick between different voices, but these findings suggest that choice may soon disappear in its current form. There’s no clear detail yet on what will replace them, only that the old options are on their way out.

Since this information comes from unreleased code, it’s not guaranteed to happen exactly as seen. Still, it lines up with Google’s ongoing changes to Gemini, and new voice options could show up soon, possibly at an upcoming announcement.

Canada’s emerging asset managers are finding it harder to compete as the investment industry becomes increasingly dominated by large, established firms. Bigger players benefit from scale, stronger distribution networks, and tighter relationships with advisors, making it difficult for smaller firms to gain traction.

Regulatory costs and operational demands have also risen, which disproportionately affect newer or smaller managers. These firms often struggle to absorb the same compliance and administrative expenses that large institutions can spread across massive asset bases.

As a result, fewer independent or niche investment options are making it into client portfolios. This narrowing of access could limit innovation and reduce diversity in strategies available to investors, especially in alternative investments where smaller firms have traditionally played a bigger role.