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Anthropic CEO warns AI could erase entry-level white-collar jobs at unprecedented speed
Dario Amodei said AI systems are already capable enough to disrupt work done by junior consultants, lawyers, financial analysts and other service-sector professionals, and that the pace of displacement could be “faster than anything seen with previous technologies.”
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Elon Musk trolls Microsoft AI chief over 15-million-hour datacentre build claim
Elon Musk has taken aim at Microsoft AI CEO Mustafa Suleyman after Suleyman boasted that the company’s new Fairwater datacentre in Atlanta required more than 15 million labour hours to build.
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Top Apple MacBooks in 2025: Best buying guide for professionals
For working professionals who demand portable power and consistent reliability, Apple’s MacBook lineup stands out. With M-series chips, macOS integration, and premium builds, these machines handle heavy workloads and creative tasks with ease. This updated guide takes you through eight top MacBook models you should consider in 2025.
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OpenAI hints at a new kind of advertising for ChatGPT: What to expect
With ChatGPT still the dominant AI assistant despite rising competition, OpenAI is under pressure to build sustainable revenue beyond subscriptions. Reports have indicated that ads are on the table, but details have remained vague — until now.
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'Human creativity becomes the last...,' Jeff Bezos on how AI could change the job market
Jeff Bezos has warned that most traditional jobs will not survive the rapid expansion of artificial intelligence, arguing that only workers who can invent, originate and imagine will remain truly valuable.
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China’s top chipmaker warns of looming memory shortage as AI demand surges
With AI-focused chips consuming a growing share of global production, uncertainty is spilling into sectors like smartphones, automotive and consumer electronics.
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Google expands AI-powered ‘Flight Deals’ tool worldwide, adds smarter travel features in Search
With Flight Deals, users can simply describe their preferred travel window, destination type or style, and Google Flights will generate low-cost options best suited to their preferences.
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Meta’s new content protection tool aims to give Reels creators real control
Meta has introduced a new content protection system for Facebook Reels creators, offering automated detection of copied clips, tools to block unauthorised use, and optional attribution features.
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iPhone 17 Pro pushes charging speeds to a new high with 36W support
ChargerLAB testing shows the iPhone 17 Pro Max reaching peak wired charging speeds of 36W with Apple’s 40W adapter. With the iPhone 17 Pro lineup now reaching 36W, users get quicker turnaround times without needing to rely on third-party accessories.
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Masimo wins major case against Apple, jury awards $634 million in damages
Apple has suffered a major legal blow in California after a federal jury ruled that the Apple Watch infringed on a Masimo patent relating to low power pulse oximetry.
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Samsung raises DDR5 memory prices by up to 60 percent, triggering fears of smartphone and PC price hike
Samsung’s DDR5 memory prices surge up to 60 percent, signalling higher costs for smartphones, PCs and AI infrastructure.
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Satya Nadella says Microsoft will shift from ‘per user’ to ‘per agent’ pricing as AI takes over More work
Satya Nadella says Microsoft’s next pricing model will revolve around AI agents rather than human users. Nadella emphasised that the goal is to build AI agents that act as skilled professionals within Microsoft’s tools.
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Google DeepMind unveils SIMA 2, an AI agent built to think, plan and learn across virtual worlds
SIMA 2 builds on DeepMind’s multiworld AI research with stronger reasoning, planning and cross-game adaptability.
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iPhone 17 triggers strong rebound in China with 22 percent sales surge
Counterpoint Research data shows iPhone 17 models driving a strong 22 percent surge in Apple’s China sales. The data suggests that nearly four-fifths of all iPhones sold to Chinese consumers after September 19 came from the iPhone 17 range.
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Apple’s next big shift: Why John Ternus is emerging as the likely successor to Tim Cook
A new report suggests that Tim Cook may be preparing to step down as Apple CEO as early as next year. Apple is said to be deepening its succession planning, with John Ternus, Senior Vice President of Hardware Engineering, emerging as the top internal contender to take over.
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This clever one-tap Shortcut makes accessing iPhone app settings far easier
Apple’s Shortcuts app already gives power users a wide range of automation tools, and the iOS 26 update has expanded what it can do behind the scenes.
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Apple’s latest iOS 26.2 beta shows Liquid Glass is still a work in progress
With two consecutive betas focusing on the same design system, it is increasingly clear that Liquid Glass is nowhere near its final form. Apple seems determined to refine it version by version rather than making abrupt, system-wide changes.
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Google sues to shut down China-based ‘Lighthouse’ network accused of scamming millions with fake Google-branded phishing kits
The lawsuit accuses Lighthouse of wire fraud, trademark infringement, racketeering, and violating the Computer Fraud and Abuse Act. Google is seeking a court order to dismantle the network, recover damages, and curb further harm.
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Microsoft says old OpenAI deal blocked it from building its own AGI until now
The company is no longer just OpenAI’s partner — it is now competing head-on in the race to build the most advanced intelligence systems of the decade.
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Data centres now attract more capital than new oil projects as global energy priorities shift
The rapid expansion of AI and cloud computing is driving this spending surge. The IEA expects electricity consumption from AI-focused data centres alone to increase fivefold by 2030.
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Warren Buffett warns CEO pay has spiralled into envy-fuelled excess in his final Berkshire letter
Buffett’s warning arrives as debates over CEO pay intensify. Just days earlier, Tesla shareholders approved a record $1 trillion compensation plan for Elon Musk, structured around market-cap milestones that could make him the world’s first trillionaire
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Microsoft warns of ‘Whisper Leak’, a flaw that lets attackers infer what users discuss with AI chatbots
The company’s warning serves as a reminder that while encryption protects message content, metadata such as traffic timing and frequency can still expose valuable insights to skilled attackers.
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Apple begins selling PlayStation VR2 Sense Controllers for Vision Pro, boosting precision gaming and input control
With this addition, Apple appears to be positioning the Vision Pro as a more versatile platform for gaming and interactive experiences.
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The next Mac software update could bring ring light to your video calls, here's how
With remote work habits continuing, Apple appears keen to strengthen macOS as a strong platform for communication. The feature requires an Apple Silicon Mac.
