Apple Upgrade Leasing: Apple is rolling out “Apple Upgrade” in the U.S. via Klarna, letting customers lease iPhones, Macs, iPads and Apple Watches with monthly payments starting at $17.99 for iPhones, then return, upgrade, or pay the remaining balance to keep the device. Consumer Tech & Safety: The FDA created a new device category for noise-canceling systems inside newborn incubators, shifting future makers to a simpler notification pathway (with testing and labeling rules). Retail Expansion: Aldi named priority areas for new store openings as it pushes toward 1,500 UK locations, backed by a £370m store investment. Food & Health Alerts: The FDA issued a listeria-related recall for requeson cheese sold on Long Island. AI Regulation: The EU launched a new team to enforce the AI Act, targeting deepfakes, illicit imagery and hacking. Payments & Banking: Elon Musk launched xMoney inside X as a “super app” style financial service, starting with limited Premium+ users in the U.S. Business Growth: Generac says hyperscale data center demand is accelerating, with $1B in new data center orders in 90 days and a 2026 outlook of about $450m.