TECHNOLOGY
OpenAI plans to healthcare sector to take on Google, Amazon, and others
The idea isn’t new. Big Tech has been trying for nearly two decades to revolutionise digital health records and patient data access, only to fall short.
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Apple reportedly hits pause on iPhone Air 2 after disappointing sales and production cuts
According to The Information, the company has postponed the next-generation iPhone Air, which was originally scheduled to debut alongside the iPhone 18 Pro in late 2026, following weak sales and widespread production cuts.
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The Disney–YouTube TV standoff could reshape digital entertainment — not just your channel lineup
The Disney–YouTube TV dispute has expanded far beyond live TV, with Disney pulling its massive film library from Google’s platforms and cutting off cross-platform syncing.
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Google’s Gemini makes smart homes smarter but still stumbles on basic common sense
While it’s a leap forward for AI-assisted living, persistent misidentifications and overconfident summaries show that even Google’s smartest home still makes some very dumb mistakes.
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Apple’s first OLED MacBook Pro redesign expected in 2026 but only for M6 Pro and M6 Max variants
Apple’s upcoming MacBook Pro redesign featuring OLED and touch support will reportedly be limited to the M6 Pro and M6 Max models, launching between late 2026 and early 2027. The base 14-inch variant will retain its current design for another year.
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Nvidia’s Jensen Huang praises TSMC partnership, rules out Blackwell chip sales to China
Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang praised TSMC for its crucial role in the company’s growth and confirmed there are no plans to sell Blackwell AI chips to China amid US export restrictions. Huang also cited strong demand and robust memory support from SK Hynix, Samsung, and Micron.
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UK investigates if China can remotely disable hundreds of its electric buses amid rising cybersecurity fears
The UK is investigating whether Chinese manufacturer Yutong can remotely disable its electric buses, following similar probes in Norway and Denmark.
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Apple Fitness+ placed under new leadership as company rethinks its struggling health service
Apple Fitness+ is being restructured under new leadership as the company reassesses its underperforming fitness service. Now part of Apple’s health division under Dr Sumbul Desai, the move suggests a renewed focus on growth and integration with Apple’s health ecosystem.
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How to turn your iPhone photos into a custom slideshow with music and themes
iPhone users can easily turn their favourite photos into custom slideshows using the Photos app. The built-in tool lets you add music, change themes, and share directly via AirPlay or Messages without any third-party software.
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‘Vibe coding’ named Collins Dictionary’s Word of the Year 2025 as AI rewrites the rules of software creation
Collins Dictionary has named “vibe coding” — the act of building apps through AI conversation — as its Word of the Year 2025. Once a niche idea, it now symbolises the AI-driven transformation of software development, reshaping tech jobs, startups, and coding culture worldwide.
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Noam Shazeer, AI pioneer behind Google’s Gemini, now at the centre of internal controversy
Google’s $2.7 billion deal to bring back AI pioneer Noam Shazeer has reignited tensions inside the company after controversial comments on gender issues led to internal backlash.
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iOS 26.2 brings search engine choice screen to iPhone users in Japan, here's why
In most countries, Google remains the default choice and users are not prompted to select an alternative during setup. Instead, they must manually change it in the Safari section of the Settings app.
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Apple budget MacBook launch in 2026: What to expect
Apple is planning a new budget MacBook for 2026 that will cost less than the MacBook Air. Expected to feature a 13-inch LCD, A18 Pro chip, Apple Intelligence support, and strong battery life, it could mark Apple’s biggest push yet into the affordable computing market.
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OpenAI urged Trump administration to widen Chips Act tax credit for AI data centres
OpenAI’s letter to the Trump administration sought to expand Chips Act tax credits to include AI data centres and grid components. The company also asked for streamlined permits and material reserves to speed up infrastructure growth.
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Perplexity AI starts rolling out Comet browser for Android; early invites go to top users
Perplexity AI has started sending early invites for its Comet browser on Android, prioritising active and paid users. The AI-driven browser aims to rival Google Chrome by automating tasks and offering intelligent search features, though security concerns around agentic AI remain unresolved.
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Elon Musk’s Grok video on ‘love’ sparks mockery and a literary takedown
Elon Musk’s AI-generated “love” video using Grok Imagine drew ridicule online, with critics mocking its tone and questioning Musk’s personality. Author Joyce Carol Oates delivered the harshest critique, calling him “uncultured,” to which Musk shot back with a curt insult.
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Nebius launches Token Factory to challenge Microsoft, AWS, and Google in the AI cloud race
Positioned as a direct alternative to Microsoft Azure, Amazon Web Services (AWS), and Google Cloud Platform (GCP), Token Factory aims to give enterprises more flexibility, performance, and control when deploying open or custom large language models.
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Nintendo Store app launches on iPhone with play activity tracking and more
By signing in with a Nintendo Account, users can review their gaming history across multiple generations — including the Nintendo Switch, Switch 2, and even legacy systems such as the Nintendo 3DS and Wii U, with data logged up to February 2020
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Google adds new ‘AI Mode’ button to Chrome on iPhone and iPad
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Fitbit Labs trials ‘unusual trend detection’ and hypertension study for Pixel Watch 3
Fitbit clarifies that this feature is experimental and intended for research exploration, not as a medical tool or diagnostic system.
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Perplexity’s revamped Comet Assistant can now multitask across tabs and handle complex web actions
The assistant can now actively perform web-based tasks, reducing manual effort and saving time for users who rely on it for both simple and multi-layered workflows.
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Apple highlights third-party apps embracing Liquid Glass in iOS 26
According to Apple, the new gallery highlights how “teams of all sizes are taking advantage of the new design and Liquid Glass to create natural, responsive experiences across Apple platforms.”
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Sam Altman wants an AI to replace him as OpenAI’s CEO: “Shame on me…”
Sam Altman’s remarks come amid growing global anxiety about AI replacing jobs. But unlike most executives, he appears unfazed — even eager — to see the technology eventually replace him.
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Spotify’s new ‘Listening Stats’ feature lets users track their top artists and songs every week
Spotify’s new feature mirrors similar efforts from its rivals. Apple Music’s “Replay” offers monthly insights into top songs, artists, albums, and genres, while YouTube Music’s “Recap” delivers personalised summaries four times a year.
