Google Tightens Android Sideloading: Unverified Apps Now Face a 24-Hour Wait

Google’s new Android verification flow adds a 24-hour wait for apps from unverified developers as broader identity checks approach.
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Alphabet’s Waymo Unveils Custom Silicon to Power Its Next-Gen Robotaxis

Waymo reveals custom 5nm AI chips built to process sensor data inside its robotaxis as the company scales its autonomous driving fleet.
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Samsung Galaxy S26 FE: The Next Phone Reveal Is Almost Here

Samsung will unveil a new Galaxy S26 device Aug. 27, with leaks pointing to the Galaxy S26 FE, a $799 price and several flagship features.
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ByteDance, Tencent Receive 20,000 Nvidia H200 Shipments Under Relaxed Beijing Rules

ByteDance and Tencent have reportedly received their first Nvidia H200 shipments as Beijing eases chip restrictions but limits deployments in China.
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Windows 11 24H2 Home and Pro Support Ends Oct. 13: What Users Should Do

Windows 11 24H2 Home and Pro support ends Oct. 13, 2026. Here’s what users and IT teams should know about upgrading to Windows 11 25H2.
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OpenAI Brings ChatGPT Ads to 31 European Countries: Who Will See Them

OpenAI is expanding ChatGPT Ads to 31 European markets, bringing new targeting tools, privacy requirements, and monetization questions.
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Sainsbury’s Pauses Facial Recognition Trial After Shopper Is Wrongly Ejected

Sainsbury’s paused facial recognition at a London store after a shopper was wrongly ejected, raising questions about human oversight of AI systems.
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Round Hill Sues Over AI Training: Copyright Claims Could Reach $1 Billion

Round Hill sued Suno and Anthropic over alleged unauthorized AI training, saying expanded copyright claims could potentially reach $1 billion.
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2,056 Humanoid Robots From 16 Countries Head to Beijing for World Robot Games

Beijing’s World Humanoid Robot Games will feature 2,056 robots from 16 countries, with tougher autonomy rules and more real-world industrial tasks.
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Apple Fixes 29 Security Flaws: Why iPhone and Mac Users Should Update

Apple fixes 29 security flaws across iOS, iPadOS and macOS, including WebKit and kernel bugs that put users’ data and devices at risk. Update now.
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