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Tech news roundup: MacBook Pro deals, robot obstruction arrest, and IMAX 3D debate

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A retired professor in Philadelphia was arrested for obstructing a delivery robot, stating she would repeat the action. Separately, Best Buy is offering a $100 gift card with preorders of the new touchscreen MacBook Pro, which was recently showcased at an event. Additionally, a discussion explores whether IMAX 3D offers a superior viewing experience compared to standard 2D. AI

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Tech news roundup: MacBook Pro deals, robot obstruction arrest, and IMAX 3D debate

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    Best Buy is bundling a $100 gift card with touchscreen MacBook Pro preorders We got a chance to touch Apple’s latest MacBook at the “Pro and Tell” event. | Phot

    Best Buy is bundling a $100 gift card with touchscreen MacBook Pro preorders We got a chance to touch Apple’s latest MacBook at the “Pro and Tell” event. | Photo: Antonio G. Di Benedetto / The Verge While the new touch-enabled MacBook Pro with the PROLED XDR screen is available f…

    LINKS theverge.com/…/best-buy-gift-card-macbook…
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    Retired professor arrested for blocking delivery robot. Will do it again Article URL: https://www. cnn.com/2026/10/31/us/philadel phia-woman-delivery-robots-cec

    Retired professor arrested for blocking delivery robot. Will do it again Article URL: https://www. cnn.com/2026/10/31/us/philadel phia-woman-delivery-robots-cec Comments URL: https:// news.ycombinator.com/item?id=5 0316103 Points: 13 # Comments: 0 https://www. cnn.com/2026/10/31/…

    LINKS cnn.com/…/philadelphia-woman-delivery-rob…
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    Is IMAX 3D a better experience than 2D? Here's what to know While IMAX 3D may sound bigger and better, there are a handful of distinct advantages and disadvanta

    Is IMAX 3D a better experience than 2D? Here's what to know While IMAX 3D may sound bigger and better, there are a handful of distinct advantages and disadvantages to both movie-viewing experiences. https://www. engadget.com/2300266/imax-3d-v s-2d-which-is-better-experience/ # Te…

    LINKS engadget.com/…/imax-3d-vs-2d-which-is-bet…

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