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Apple CEO Tim Cook Confirms Potential Paid Tier for Heavy Siri AI Users via iCloud+
Apple plans paid upgrades on iCloud+ for heavy Siri AI users, with new AI features launching this fall in iOS 27.
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Google Chrome fixes over 1,000 security bugs in two releases using AI tools
Google Chrome fixed 1,072 security bugs in its June 2026 releases using AI and plans faster, restart-free updates.
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Coordinated Cyberattack Disrupts Over 30 Minnesota Water Systems, FBI Cites Possible Iranian Hackers
More than 30 community water systems in Minnesota faced coordinated cyberattacks on July 26-27, causing outages and disruptions, with FBI investigating possible Iranian hacker links.
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LG monitors auto-install app pushing McAfee trial ads on Windows PCs without consent
LG monitors including the $1,200 UltraGear 34GX900A-B have auto-installed an app that pushes McAfee trial pop-ups on Windows PCs since 2024.
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Amazon cuts jobs in artificial general intelligence unit amid ongoing AI investment
Amazon cut jobs in its artificial general intelligence unit on July 22, 2026, while increasing investment in AI and infrastructure.
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Samsung Electronics launches Robotics eXperience division headed by ex-Hyundai exec
Samsung Electronics created a Robotics eXperience division led by former Hyundai EVP Lee Dongkun to advance robotics development.
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Tesla driver overrode Full Self-Driving before fatal Texas crash at over 70 mph
Michael Butler pressed the accelerator to 100%, overriding Tesla’s Full Self-Driving, before crashing into a home in Katy, Texas, killing Martha Avila.
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Apple raises prices for AppleCare+ and Apple Music subscriptions in US and China
Apple increased AppleCare+ and Apple Music subscription prices for new customers in the US and China due to component and licensing costs.
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US ships a small number of Nvidia H200 AI chips to China under export licenses
The US confirmed it has shipped a very small quantity of Nvidia H200 AI chips to China under strict export licenses.
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Google revamps Google Images with browseable homepage and AI image generation for 25th anniversary
Google launched a redesigned Google Images with a dynamic gallery and AI image creation tools to mark its 25th anniversary.
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Meta disables controversial AI image feature on Instagram after backlash
Meta launched and then removed Muse Image's AI tagging feature on Instagram following broad criticism over consent and privacy.
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Disney explores free streaming tier for Disney+ amid rising competition
Disney is considering a free tier on Disney+ to offer some content without subscription, Adam Smith said on July 9, 2026.
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Anthropic launches Claude Cowork AI on mobile and web with cloud-based task execution
Anthropic expanded its Claude Cowork AI from desktop to mobile and web, enabling cloud-backed continuous task running starting August 7, 2026.
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Apple plans redesigned 14-inch MacBook Pro and upgraded iPad Pro models for 2027
Apple will launch a redesigned entry-level 14-inch MacBook Pro and four new iPad Pro models with internal upgrades in early 2027.
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Four Senior Google AI Researchers, Including Jeff Dean, Leave to Found Discovery Loop Startup
Jeff Dean and three other top Google AI scientists left the company to launch Discovery Loop, an AI startup focused on automating scientific discovery.
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Google Assistant to be discontinued on Android phones and devices starting September 4, 2026
Google will shut down Google Assistant on Android phones, tablets, Wear OS watches, headphones, and Android Auto cars from September 4, 2026.
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White House exempts Chinese open-weight AI models from US safety testing under Trump-era rules
The White House told US AI firms on August 4 that open-weight AI models from Chinese rivals will be exempt from government safety reviews under a Trump administration framework.
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Apple launches Apple Upgrade leasing program to replace iPhone Upgrade Program in US
Apple introduced Apple Upgrade, a leasing program for iPhone, iPad, Mac, and Apple Watch devices with monthly payments across the US.
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Anthropic launches Opus 5 AI model with near-Fable 5 performance at half the cost
Anthropic released Opus 5 on July 24, 2026, offering similar or better performance than Fable 5 at roughly half the price and with fewer restrictions.
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Google renames NotebookLM to Gemini Notebook with new AI code execution features
Google rebranded NotebookLM as Gemini Notebook and added AI-powered code execution and deeper integration with its AI ecosystem.
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Google schedules Pixel 11 launch event for August 12 in New York City
Google will unveil the Pixel 11 series and Pixel Watch 5 at a New York event on August 12, with price increases and no 128GB base storage.
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India orders WhatsApp to halt rollout of username feature over fraud concerns
India's IT ministry ordered Meta to stop WhatsApp’s new username feature rollout in India and justify it within three days.
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White House hosts meeting with AI giants on voluntary cybersecurity testing framework
The White House held a meeting on August 4 with Meta, Anthropic, OpenAI, and Google to discuss a voluntary cybersecurity testing framework for US AI models.
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Over 1,100 AI workers urge US government to back global effort to pace AI development
More than 1,100 employees from top AI firms signed a letter urging the US to support international tools to slow automated AI progress.