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Apple 'Welcome Home' event — 9 things we learned and all the launches, from the Apple HomeView to a…

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After treating us to the grand unveiling of the iPhone 18 Pro, iPhone 18 Pro Max, and iPhone Duo handsets in September, Apple returned in October to launch some notable device upgrades in the smart home and streaming categories.

There are refreshed versions of the Apple TV 4K and the HomePod mini, plus an Echo Show-style smart display called the HomeView. The HomeView is evidence of a renewed focus on the smart home from Apple, as are the devices being made by LG Electronics and Schneider Electric that the HomeView can connect to.

We've also got Siri AI rolling out across the board, which in theory should mean more intelligent and more useful AI conversations. Here's our full recap of what was announced, with links to specific articles if you want to read more.

1. The HomeView is Apple's first smart display — and it comes in two versions

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Ahold Delhaize takes systems offline after cyberattack — global retail giant says 'cybersecurity incident' hit systems, but stores remain open

* Ahold Delhaize took systems offline after a cyberattack, though details remain limited * Disruptions affected employee services and customer-facing websites across multiple retail brands * Company is investigating the incident amid concerns of another major ransomware-related attack Ahold Delhaize has suffered a cyberattack that forced it to pull parts of its IT