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Prepare for the latest in AI updates, tidbits, and more:
🎯 Apple’s fall OS releases introduce AI updates, new personalization tools, and fun enhancements across core services.
🍓 Lesson of the Week: Explore how seasonal food searches reveal trends—and how to turn that data into stories that stick.
🧠 IBM to build Starling quantum computer with 100M logical operations by 2028—a major leap in future-facing AI updates.
💻 Weekly Tech Tip: How to Factory Reset Your MacBook Before You Sell or Trade It In.
🚀 What’s New: Grade sync with Canvas and Blackboard, accessibility enhancements, and all QuantHub learning resources are hosted internally.
📕 Book of the Week: “How Children Succeed” by Paul Tough.
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Apple Blends Utility and Fun in AI Updates
Apple is set to supercharge its services this fall with iOS 26 and other OS releases, delivering smarter, more personalized AI updates across the board.
From DJ-style AutoMix in Apple Music and AI-powered order tracking in Wallet to enhanced Maps navigation and Digital ID, Apple’s AI updates aim to simplify everyday life.
Lesson of the Week
This week’s lesson from “Discovering Data Storytelling” explores The Rhythm of Food—how seasonal search trends reveal powerful stories. Learn to spot patterns, visualize insights, and turn data into a narrative that resonates.
Question of the Week:
What visual narrative technique does The Rhythm of Food use to help readers compare data patterns across many food categories?
Select one
A) Separating data layers into panels (small multiples)
B) Using different chart types (radar, bar, line, and scatterplot)
C) Adding images of each food category to chart labels
See if you’re right–the answer is at the bottom!
IBM Eyes 2028 for Quantum Milestone
IBM plans to build Starling, a modular, error-corrected quantum computer by 2028—signaling major progress in high-performance computing and AI updates.
Weekly Tech Tip
How to Factory Reset Your MacBook Before You Sell or Trade It In
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For Newer Macs (Monterey+ w/ Apple Silicon or T2):
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Go to: Apple Menu > Settings > General > Transfer or Reset > Erase All Content and Settings
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Follow the prompts to erase and sign out
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For Older Macs:
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Sign out of iCloud, iMessage, and Apple apps
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Reset NVRAM: hold Option + Command + P + R during restart
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Enter Recovery Mode:
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Intel: Command + R
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Apple Silicon: hold power button → Options > Continue
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Use Disk Utility to erase the disk
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Reinstall macOS
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Forgot your password?
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Use Recovery Mode to reset, but data will be lost
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✅ You’re done when you see “Activate Mac” on screen.
What's New
QuantHub now supports automatic grade syncing with Canvas and Blackboard, has improved accessibility, and hosts all learning resources internally for easier access and smoother integration.
Book of the Week
Simon Sinek’s concept of The Golden Circle emphasizes that the most inspiring and successful leaders and organizations start with a clear understanding of why they exist.
Unlike most who focus on what they do or how they do it, influential leaders begin with a purpose that inspires loyalty and drives innovation.
Through compelling examples, Sinek demonstrates how starting with why leads to sustained success and deeper influence.
Lesson of the Week Answer:
A) Separating data layers into panels (small multiples)