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London police accuse Apple of ignoring stolen iPhone database as phone thefts surge past 80,000
Met Police allege Apple is ignoring the UK’s stolen device registry, allowing thieves to trade in stolen iPhones, as thefts in London climb to over 80,000 last year.
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Google’s ‘Project Suncatcher’ aims to build solar-powered AI supercomputers in space
Google’s Project Suncatcher explores scaling AI compute in space using TPUs powered by sunlight, with prototype satellites set to launch by 2027.
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EU data privacy under fire as brokers sell phone location histories of senior officials
A new investigation found that location data from the phones of EU officials is being traded by data brokers, raising questions about Europe’s ability to enforce its own privacy laws.
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Google expands AI Mode with smart booking tools for concerts, salons, and wellness sessions
Google has added new booking-focused agentic features to AI Mode, enabling U.S. users to find and reserve event tickets and salon appointments directly through Search.
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Alphabet’s “moonshot factory” X is spinning out more startups and here’s why that matters
Alphabet’s X lab, known for radical innovation projects, is changing how it brings new technologies to market. Instead of turning them into Alphabet subsidiaries, it is increasingly spinning them out as independent startups backed by a new venture fund called Series X Capital.
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Apple launches redesigned App Store on the web: What it means for users
Apple has launched a redesigned App Store on the web, allowing users to browse apps across iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch, Apple TV, and Vision Pro. While you can’t download apps directly, the new interface makes app discovery and sharing easier than ever.
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GTA’s identity is ‘inherently American’, says Rockstar co-founder
After years of anticipation and multiple delays, GTA 6 is set to release on May 26, 2026. Players will be able to switch between Lucia and Jason during missions and open-world exploration.
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New LinkedIn phishing scam uses fake board invitations to steal your work passwords
Unlike traditional phishing emails, this attack unfolds entirely within LinkedIn’s messaging system, making it more convincing and harder to detect.
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Apple One gets a colourful new logo after Apple TV rebrand
The new design, spotted on the updated Apple TV website, features a more vibrant look with an Apple icon divided into six coloured segments — each representing one of the bundled services included in the Apple One Premium plan.
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What is it like inside Tesla’s human-driven push to train the Optimus robot?
Current and former employees describe the training process as physically intense and mentally draining. Tasks range from running and dancing to wiping surfaces or mimicking golf swings — all repeated until the robot’s AI recognises the movements as human-like.
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OpenAI, Anthropic are chasing this ‘rare breed’ of software engineers
The push to hire FDEs reflects a wider industry shift toward monetising AI through hands-on customer deployment. By embedding these engineers within client organisations, AI firms can help businesses customise and integrate powerful AI models into real-world operations.
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Google brings Gemini-powered AI review summaries to Play Store, months after Apple and Amazon
The summaries were first spotted in Play Store version 48.5.23-31, but not all users have access yet, suggesting Google is taking a phased rollout approach.
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Apple rolls out Liquid Glass icons for GarageBand, Photomator, and Pixelmator Pro
Apple is also expected to bring the new Liquid Glass look to several other apps, including iMovie, the App Store, Keynote, Numbers, and Pages, though their updates haven’t rolled out yet.
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Coca-Cola's new ad was made using AI but lacks the fizz
After facing backlash last year for airing awkward AI-generated Christmas commercials with distorted faces and gliding truck wheels, the brand has returned with another AI-powered “Holidays Are Coming” campaign that looks even more visually inconsistent.
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Lambda signs big AI infrastructure deal with Microsoft
Backed by Nvidia, Lambda confirmed the deal in a press release on Monday, saying it will deliver tens of thousands of Nvidia GPUs to power Microsoft’s expanding AI data centres.
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Why Sam Altman, Satya Nadella are feeling 'power less' in the AI race
Microsoft and OpenAI have been aggressively securing GPUs to meet demand, but their power infrastructure has not kept pace.
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'Stop using us': Studio Ghibli and other Japanese studios tell OpenAI
The group’s statement highlights a broader dispute over AI companies’ handling of copyrighted data. OpenAI and others have often trained models on online material under the assumption of “fair use”, a legal concept that remains unresolved in many jurisdictions.
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Amazon Rufus chatbot explained: What is this tool that CEO Andy Jassy is betting on to generate $10 billion annual sales
Amazon’s AI chatbot Rufus is driving major growth, helping users find and compare products conversationally. CEO Andy Jassy projects it could add over $10 billion in annual sales.
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Apple Watch alert saves 26-year-old Madhya Pradesh man from potential stroke
Sahil, a rice manufacturer from Nainpur, was in Jabalpur for a business meeting and decided to watch a film before catching his evening train.
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Google removes Gemma from AI Studio after US senator’s defamation claim
Google has pulled its Gemma AI model from AI Studio after US Senator Marsha Blackburn accused it of fabricating false allegations of sexual misconduct against her.
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Apple iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max to get Coffee, Purple and Burgundy colour options
Apple’s 2026 iPhone lineup is expected to introduce new colour options for the iPhone 18 Pro, including Coffee and Burgundy. The premium model will also feature Apple’s A20 chip, a redesigned camera system, and several software refinements with iOS 26.1.
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Meta’s AI bet rattles investors as spending soars without clear payoff
The concern came to light during Meta’s latest earnings report, which showed operating expenses jumping by $7 billion year-on-year and nearly $20 billion in capital costs. These increases stem largely from AI investments that have yet to generate tangible revenue.
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Godfather of AI’ Geoffrey Hinton warns: “The problem is not AI itself… it’s how we structure society”
Geoffrey Hinton, the scientist often called the “Godfather of AI,” has warned that artificial intelligence could eliminate millions of jobs — but insists the real issue lies in how governments and corporations choose to use it. He argues that society’s economic structures, focused on profit over people, will determine whether AI helps or harms humanity.
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Google may soon bring ads to Gemini and AI Mode, says executive
While Google is still experimenting, the direction is clear: its AI ecosystem, including Gemini, will likely become a new frontier for targeted advertising.
