Apple’s Camera-Equipped AirPods Confirmed in macOS Leak

A leaked macOS demo shows Apple’s camera-equipped AirPods using Visual Intelligence, while launch timing, pricing, and privacy details remain unclear.
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Android 17 QPR2 Beta 3: Google Adds Customization and New Scam Defenses

Android 17 QPR2 Beta 3 adds Pixel customization tools, call-forwarding scam protections, and experimental cellular security features.
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Washington Warns Apple Against Buying Chinese Memory Chips, But Can It Actually Stop Them?

Washington is pressuring Apple not to use Chinese memory chips, but existing U.S. restrictions may not amount to a straightforward ban on purchases.
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An AI Store Manager Helped Fire a Human Worker: Here’s What Went Wrong

An AI store manager recommended firing a worker after repeated lateness, revealing both the potential and limits of using AI agents to manage employees.
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OpenAI Launches Computer History for ChatGPT and Codex on Mac

OpenAI’s Computer History turns Mac activity into searchable memories. See how it works, who can use it, and the privacy and security risks.
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Apple Maps Ads Launch in the US and Canada: What Businesses Need to Know

Apple Maps ads are now available to eligible businesses in the US and Canada. Learn where they appear, who qualifies, and how campaigns and credits work.
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Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei Says Open-Weight AI Won’t Decentralize Power

Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei argues that open-weight AI alone cannot decentralize power while advanced chips and compute remain concentrated.
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Google Makes Visible Gemini Watermarks Optional for AI Images, Videos and Music

Google now lets Gemini users disable visible AI watermarks while keeping invisible SynthID markers and C2PA credentials embedded for transparency.
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WhatsApp Begins Limited Test of AI Scam Alerts for Unknown Senders

WhatsApp is testing an on-device Scam Alert feature that flags suspicious messages while keeping analysis local and preserving end-to-end encryption.
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White House AI Safety Reviews Could Expand to Open Models

White House officials may expand voluntary AI safety reviews to powerful open models, raising new questions about security, competition, and compliance.
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