Daily Tech News Show MacBook Pros Might Soon Have Touchscreens - DTNS 5127
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Oct 17, 2025 The potential for MacBook Pros to feature touchscreens sparks debate on their practicality and design challenges. OnePlus reveals exciting new features in OxygenOS 16, including AI enhancements. Hackers expose personal data of U.S. officials, raising security concerns. In a groundbreaking move, the Screen Actors Guild introduces AI casting, allowing licensed voices for interactive storytelling while ensuring fair compensation for actors. Plus, reactions to Meta's shutdown of desktop Messenger apps and the surge in Steam's gaming community.
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MacBook Pros May Add Touchscreens
- Apple is reportedly planning touchscreens for high-end MacBook Pros with M6 chips and OLED displays in late 2026 or early 2027.
- The change may raise prices by several hundred dollars and will debut on Pro models before broader rollout.
Touchscreen Speed Wins Small Tasks
- Jenn Cutter recounts using a ThinkPad X220 with a touchscreen and pen and finding touch faster for quick menu navigation.
- She says touching the screen often feels quicker than using a mouse for some tasks.
Touch Is Nice, Not Always Necessary
- Jason Howell finds touchscreens non-essential but occasionally very useful for tasks like scrolling without using the trackpad.
- He describes them as a 'nice to have' rather than a must-have feature.