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Apple cuts over 200 jobs from Siri, Vision Pro, and AI software teams
Apple announced it is cutting over 200 jobs across its Siri, Vision Pro, and AI software teams as part of a corporate realignment.
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Erin Brockovich launches US data center map amid transparency concerns from communities
Erin Brockovich launched a website mapping US data centers using community reports, highlighting transparency issues over environmental impacts.
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CBSE Addresses Security Flaws in Online Grading Portal After Teen Researcher Warning
India’s CBSE contained critical vulnerabilities in its OnMark grading portal flagged by teenager Nisarga Adhikary.
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One-third of major AI chatbots repeated pro-Russian false narratives by early 2026
A NewsGuard investigation found major AI chatbots repeated pro-Russian disinformation up to January 2026, while millions use AI for mental health advice.
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OpenAI launches ChatGPT iMessage plugin for Mac amid privacy backlash
OpenAI launched a ChatGPT plugin for Mac that reads and sends iMessages after user permission, sparking privacy concerns among users.
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Anthropic embeds invisible watermarks in Claude AI text, sparking removal tools and debate
Anthropic added invisible watermarks to all Claude AI text worldwide to comply with EU law, prompting quick creation of watermark removal tools and user backlash.
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Unitree Robotics founder predicts humanoid robots to reach mass market within 10 years
Unitree Robotics founder Wang Xingxing said humanoid robots could hit mass market popularity within a decade after overcoming usability hurdles.
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Meta launches Pocket app in US for creating and sharing AI-powered interactive minigames
Meta rolled out Pocket in the US on August 20, enabling users to build and share small AI-driven games called gizmos.
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NASA and Katalyst cancel Swift gamma-ray observatory rescue mission after satellite issues
NASA and Katalyst Space Technologies have halted their mission to boost the Swift observatory’s orbit after Link spacecraft faced control problems.
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Google launches Gemini Spark, a 24/7 AI assistant for managing digital life
Google introduced Gemini Spark, a cloud-based AI assistant that organizes emails, calendars, and personal tasks, available to AI Ultra subscribers since May 2026.
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Google launches Pixel 11 series with minor hardware updates and AI software features
Google unveiled the Pixel 11 series, featuring subtle hardware changes and new AI-driven software, with prices rising from last year’s models.
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Amazon makes AI-powered Alexa+ free for all US Fire TV users
Amazon announced Alexa+ will be free for all compatible Fire TV devices in the US with automatic upgrades starting today.
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TikTok developing peer-to-peer payments through direct messages in the US
TikTok is creating a feature letting US users send money via direct messages using TikTok Pay, currently in early hidden-code testing.
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Sony to Launch Pulse Elevate Wireless Gaming Speakers on November 12, 2026
Sony announced the Pulse Elevate wireless gaming speakers will launch November 12, with preorders opening in September in the US and Hong Kong.
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OpenAI launches ChatGPT for Teens with enhanced safety, parental controls globally
On August 18, 2026, OpenAI unveiled ChatGPT for Teens, a tailored version with stronger safety features and educational tools for ages 13 to 17 worldwide.
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AI Startup Groq Raises $650 Million to Launch Groq2 Focused on AI Cloud Services
Groq is raising $650 million from existing investors to create Groq2, a company focused on AI inference cloud platforms after a $20 billion Nvidia licensing deal.
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EU to invest €120 billion by 2035 in rebooted Chips Act to revive semiconductor industry
The European Union plans a €120 billion investment by 2035 to boost its chip production under a revamped Chips Act amid renewed China trade concerns.
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Anthropic to widely release Mythos-level AI models within weeks
Anthropic PBC plans to broadly release new AI models with Mythos-level cybersecurity features soon.
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Apple to Unveil Major AI-Powered Siri Upgrade at WWDC 2026
Apple plans a major overhaul of Siri with AI features, debuting updates at its Worldwide Developers Conference on June 8, 2026.
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US sanctions ICC President Tomoko Akane and senior lawyer Abdoulaye Seye amid campaign against ICC
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced sanctions against ICC President Tomoko Akane and Senior Trial Lawyer Abdoulaye Seye for overstepping court's jurisdiction.
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Proton Mail adds Gmail support to enhance user email privacy
Proton Mail now lets users link Gmail accounts to send, receive, and manage Gmail messages within its secure interface.
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YouTube launches AI-powered podcast features for Premium users on Android
YouTube introduced new AI podcast tools including recommendations, Auto speed, and on-the-go mode for Premium users on Android, with iOS soon to follow.
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Visa invests in Replit to embed AI-powered payment features for developers
Visa made an undisclosed strategic investment in AI coding platform Replit to integrate Visa payment products into its developer platform.
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IBM to Invest Over $10 Billion to Build Large-Scale Quantum Computer by 2029
IBM announced plans to invest more than $10 billion over five years to develop the first large-scale fault-tolerant quantum computer by 2029.