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Tech news — October 2, 2026

Tech publications published on October 2, 2026 (UTC). This is a fixed calendar-day archive.

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Tech Semiconductors
Oct 2, 2026, 16:51 UTC
iPhone 18 Pro Users Report Speaker Crackling or Popping
Owners of the iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max are experiencing an issue where the speaker produces a crackling, popping, or clicking sound under various conditions such as app switching, receiving notifications, or making calls. The problem persists even after the iOS 27.0.1 update, and some users have reported it on replacement units as well. The cause of the issue is unknown, and Apple has not yet acknowledged or addressed it.
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Tech Central Asia
Oct 2, 2026, 12:31 UTC
Elon Musk Calls Instagram 'For Girls'
Elon Musk sparked debate after repeating his assertion that Instagram is 'for girls'. The Tesla CEO made the comment in response to a user discussing deleting the app. This is not the first time Musk has expressed this opinion, having previously made the same statement in May.
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Tech Semiconductors
Oct 2, 2026, 04:12 UTC
Ben Affleck Uses AI in Netflix Movie 'Animals'
Ben Affleck has revealed that he used artificial intelligence 'for lots of things' in his upcoming Netflix thriller 'Animals'. The actor-director, who sold his AI company InterPositive to Netflix for around $600 million, discussed his use of AI at the Bloomberg Screentime event. Affleck stated that he used AI ethically in the film, describing it as a 'very human' movie despite the technology's involvement.
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