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Z company China accelerates AI ambitions with new funding
Engineers from Silicon Valley have recently shown interest in new technology from Chinese company Z.
Apple Raises Mac and iPad Prices Amidst Big Tech AI Investment
The new entry-level MacBook Neo now costs $699, a $100 jump from its previous price, as Apple begins to pass on the escalating costs of AI components and integration to consumers, according to Fortune
Kai Wright refuses to buy new phone, citing obsolescence
For several years, prominent tech commentator Kai Wright has not purchased a new phone, opting instead for hand-me-downs from his partner.
Margaret Atwood calls AI 'garbage in, garbage out' technology
Margaret Atwood recently recounted a specific experience with Anthropic's Claude AI: the model provided an incorrect spoiler for the British detective series Father Brown , according to Deccan Chronic
US Government Re-enables Claude Mythos 5 for Select Entities
On Friday, the US government lifted its block on Anthropic's powerful Claude Mythos 5 AI model, according to Reuters .
Android 17 Unveils Foldable Gaming Mode for Flippy Phones
In a move set to redefine mobile gaming, Android 17 will transform foldable phones into dedicated handheld consoles.
Nvidia AI data center design cuts water usage with liquid cooling
U.S. data centers consumed an estimated 449 million gallons of water per day in 2021, according to eesi . The demand for artificial intelligence (AI) computing is soaring, but this environmental cost
Atlantic Launches Database of AI Music Training Songs
A single dataset, containing 12 million music tracks and reportedly downloaded thousands of times by AI developers, is just one of four massive collections now made searchable by The Atlantic .
NTS Radio and Atonemo launch dedicated hi-fi internet radio player
For $179, a new compact Wi-Fi streamer, the Atonemo NTS Radio Player, now connects NTS Radio's curated channels directly to vintage hi-fi systems, bypassing phones and smart speakers entirely.
UK government proposes social media ban for under-16s
On Monday, Prime Minister Starmer announced Britain's proposed ban on children under 16 from major social media platforms, including TikTok, Snapchat, and Instagram, according to Bbc.
Honor Magic V6 Debuts as Thinnest Foldable with IP69 Rating
At just 4mm thin when unfolded, the Honor Magic V6 is the thinnest large foldable on the market, according to Android Central .
Microsoft Weighs Spinning Off Its Xbox Gaming Division
Despite a $68.7 billion acquisition of Activision Blizzard, Microsoft reportedly explores spinning off its Xbox gaming unit. The company examines various futures for the division, including a subsidia
Nothing CEO Carl Pei Predicts Further Smartphone Price Increases
For Nothing's Phone (4a), memory costs doubled between the device's greenlight and launch, and have doubled again since, illustrating a fundamental shift in the smartphone market.
Apple Exec Rejects Idea of Siri as AI Girlfriend Companion
Craig Federighi, Apple's software chief, recently dismissed the idea of Siri as an AI girlfriend or boyfriend.
iFixit Tears Down Trump Phone, Finds Familiar HTC Internals
The Trump Mobile T1 Phone, marketed as a distinct new device, has been confirmed by iFixit to be an almost exact duplicate of the HTC U24 Pro, including identical internals.
Anthropic Apologizes for Claude Fable Guardrail Problems
Claude Fable 5, an AI model capable of beating Pokémon FireRed with minimal assistance and outperforming rivals on complex coding tasks, recently prompted an apology from Anthropic for its guardrail f
BYD Opens Germany's First 1,500 kW Flash Charging Station
In Germany, BYD has opened its first commercial flash-charging station, capable of delivering an astonishing 1,500 kW.
Apple Enhances Screen Time Controls in iOS 27
In a significant expansion of digital oversight, Apple's upcoming iOS 27 will allow parents to preview and approve every website their child attempts to visit via Safari.
Hue SpatialAware lights transform rooms with adaptive color
Philips Hue's new SpatialAware feature, an immersive lighting experience, will only be available to users who upgrade to the Hue Bridge Pro.
NASA taps Prada for advanced long johns on Artemis IV Moon mission
Prada, the Italian fashion house known for luxury garments, is now outfitting NASA astronauts with a critical inner layer for future moonwalks.
Cecil Baldwin shares his top tech pet peeves
The voice behind 'Welcome to Night Vale,' Cecil Baldwin, wishes for a simple, physical impossibility: that cars would prevent drivers from texting.
Pronto films customers' chores for AI training in India
In Indian homes, customers explicitly agree to have their cooking, cleaning, and laundry filmed by a home services platform for AI training.
YouTube AI to Generate Custom Video Feeds in 2026
YouTube users will soon be able to type a prompt like "videos of cats playing jazz music in space" and instantly generate a dedicated, pinnable feed for it, with the feature rolling out in 2026.
American Airlines to Begin Starlink Wi-Fi in 2027
Over 500 American Airlines narrow-body Airbus jets are slated to receive Starlink Wi-Fi beginning in Q1 2027, according to Reuters .
Pope Leo calls for profound humanity amid AI dangers
In a 42,300-word encyclical, Pope Leo XIV issued a direct challenge to the unchecked power of Big Tech, calling to 'disarm' artificial intelligence, according to The New York Times and National Cathol
Record Club vs Letterboxd: Music Fans Debate Curation Costs
A new application, Record Club, allows music enthusiasts in 2026 to rate, review, and share their listening habits with friends, mirroring the popular film-tracking platform Letterboxd.
Nuro robotaxis leverage second-mover advantage with Uber, Lucid
Nuro has secured hundreds of millions in investment from Uber and a permit to test its Lucid Gravity-based robotaxis driverless on public roads, signaling a powerful new force in autonomous ride-haili
Roger Linn champions single browser tab focus for productivity
Roger Linn, the visionary inventor behind the iconic MPC, operates his entire digital life from a single browser tab.
Waymo Halts Freeway Driving Amid Safety Concerns
Earlier this month, Waymo recalled nearly 3,800 robotaxis.
Google appeals US court's search monopoly ruling
Google held nearly 95% of the market share for smartphone searches, a dominance now at the heart of a landmark antitrust appeal.