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Mark Zuckerberg reshapes Meta’s AI division as internal tensions grow
Meta has restructured its AI group, splitting Meta Superintelligence Labs into four new teams. The move, driven by new AI chief Alexandr Wang, reflects both internal pressures and the need to compete with OpenAI and Google.
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Nvidia reportedly developing new AI chip for China amid export restrictions
Nvidia is said to be developing a new AI chip, codenamed B30A, for the Chinese market. Positioned between the flagship B300 and the restricted H20, the chip is designed to comply with US export rules while offering more power than existing China-bound GPUs.
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Apple Rolls Out New Beta Firmware for AirPods Pro 2 and AirPods 4
Apple has released beta firmware 8A5343a for the AirPods Pro 2 and AirPods 4, bringing improved call and recording quality, camera remote functionality, and simplified beta installation for developers.
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Apple Watch leak hints at Touch ID and major upgrades for 2026 models
Internal code points to Apple testing Touch ID and a new CPU for the 2026 Apple Watch lineup, signalling a major redesign with more secure authentication and faster performance.
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Facebook and Instagram launch AI-powered dubbing tool for video creators
Meta has launched an AI-powered dubbing feature on Facebook and Instagram, starting with English and Spanish. The tool uses voice cloning and lip-syncing to deliver natural-sounding translations and will expand to more languages in the future.
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Zoom to end support for iOS 13 and iOS 14 soon
Zoom will soon stop supporting iOS 13 and iOS 14, requiring iOS 15 or later for continued use. Hardware compatibility is not an issue, but corporate devices locked to older versions may need IT intervention.
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MacBook Pro gains Thunderbolt 5 SSD option with speeds close to built-in storage
OWC has launched the Express 1M2 80G Thunderbolt 5 portable SSD enclosure, offering speeds above 6,000 MB/s and performance close to Apple’s built-in SSDs.
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Meta’s smart glasses with built-In display may launch next month
Meta is preparing to launch Hypernova, its high-end smart glasses with a display at the bottom of the right lens, running on a customised Android system.
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Nvidia GeForce now Blackwell update brings DLSS 4 and new games
Nvidia is upgrading GeForce Now with DLSS 4, RTX 5080 cloud hardware, improved visuals, and an expanding game library. Users can now stream at 5K with 120fps, enjoy better colour accuracy, and access over 4,500 games.
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Apple prepares native Claude integration in Xcode 26
Apple is preparing native integration for Anthropic’s Claude in Xcode 26, offering developers a seamless AI coding assistant alongside ChatGPT. Swift Assist evolves to support Apple’s models, third-party APIs, and local models, expanding AI capabilities in coding.
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OpenAI CEO Sam Altman warns startups of AI investment bubble
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman has warned of an AI investment bubble, comparing the current surge to the dot-com era. He highlighted unsustainable valuations, investor hype, and the need for startups to focus on fundamentals.
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Grammarly gets major redesign and new AI features for students and professionals
Grammarly has rolled out a redesigned interface with AI tools for students and professionals. Features include AI grading, citation finding, paraphrasing, and plagiarism and AI-detection agents, supporting responsible AI use in writing.
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X’s falling Android downloads drag subscription revenue despite iOS growth
X’s Android app downloads fell 44 per cent year-over-year in July 2025, dragging overall mobile downloads and subscription revenue down. While iOS downloads continue to grow, Android issues and competition from Grok are challenging X’s ability to maintain its paying user base.
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Apple releases iOS 26 beta 7 for iPhone ahead of official launch
Apple has released iOS 26 developer beta 7, featuring a redesigned interface, Apple Intelligence improvements, and updates to core apps. The update runs on iPhone SE (2nd generation) and newer models, while older iPhones will continue to receive security updates.
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Apple adds new ‘Little Bird’ ringtone in iOS 26, and it could be the next iPhone classic
‘Little Bird’ feels like Apple’s attempt at creating another timeless sound, one that could be instantly associated with incoming iPhone calls in the years to come.
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iPhone 17 Pro Max tipped to get exclusive telephoto lens upgrade, may outshine Galaxy S25 Ultra
iPhone 17 Pro Max is tipped to debut with an exclusive 48MP telephoto lens upgrade and 8K video support. Apple is expected to unveil new iPhones in September.
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Google AI Pro users can gift friends 2TB cloud storage and more with free four-month trial
Google AI Pro users can share a four-month free trial with friends and family, including 2TB cloud storage and access to Gemini AI tools.
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iOS 26 changes iPhone Always On Display, and not everyone will like it
With iOS 26, wallpapers are now blurred by default when the screen dims. The move makes information clearer at a glance, but it also means the wallpaper you’ve chosen loses its character.
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Google adds Calendar event duplication after Stripe co-founder’s request
Google Calendar has added a new event duplication feature on the web after Stripe’s John Collison publicly requested it on X, prompting a direct response from CEO Sundar Pichai.
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Apple’s UICoder teaches itself to write SwiftUI interfaces with automated feedback
The project, detailed in the study UICoder: Finetuning Large Language Models to Generate User Interface Code through Automated Feedback, addresses a longstanding problem in AI coding
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iPhone 17 release date: Expected launch timeline for Apple’s next big reveal
Among all Apple product lines, the iPhone enjoys the most predictable launch schedule. While other devices sometimes take years between updates, the flagship iPhone gets refreshed annually and almost always debuts in September.
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'I would bet on...', AMD CEO Lisa Su says AI won’t cause massive job losses
AMD CEO Lisa Su rejects predictions of mass job losses from AI, emphasising its potential to improve productivity, solve complex problems, and transform industries such as healthcare, while affirming the continued need for human expertise.
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Microsoft to mandate three-day office return for most employees, signaling shift in hybrid policy
Microsoft was one of the earliest advocates for hybrid work, using Teams to position itself as a leader in remote collaboration. Now, with a mandatory three-day in-office minimum, other companies may revisit their own policies
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Next iPad mini may debut with A19 Pro chip from upcoming iPhone 17 Pro
If the iPad mini does receive the A19 Pro, it would be one of the most powerful small-form tablets on the market, appealing to users who want flagship performance in a highly portable device.
