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NASA shift sparks competition to build the communications pipeline to Mars
NASA is moving from operating its own Mars relay network to purchasing connectivity as a service, prompting aerospace companies including Blue Origin, Rocket Lab, SpaceX, and Lockheed Martin to propose new communications architectures.
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Instagram working on ‘Picks’ to connect users through shared interests
Instagram is developing a prototype feature called Picks, designed to connect users by highlighting shared interests such as favourite music, books, and films. The company has not confirmed a public release date.
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Google Messages introduces Sensitive Content Warnings on Android
Google Messages for Android has rolled out Sensitive Content Warnings, blurring nude images and offering on-device privacy controls, with custom settings for adults and minors.
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Apple Vision Pro 2 could feature newer M5 chip instead of M4
Fresh leaks point to Apple Vision Pro 2 featuring the M5 chip, contradicting recent M4 rumours. The same source hints at no performance bump for Apple Watch Series 11 and an A19 Pro-powered iPad mini.
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iPhones to get two new apps from Apple with iOS 26 update
iOS 26 will launch with two new default apps: Apple Games, a central hub for mobile gaming, and Preview, a PDF and image editing tool adapted from macOS.
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Apple A20 Chips in iPhone 18 models rumoured to feature new design
Apple’s upcoming A20 chips for the iPhone 18 series are expected to feature a new design, moving away from TSMC’s current InFO packaging. Some chips will integrate RAM directly on the same wafer as the CPU, GPU, and Neural Engine, improving performance and power efficiency for longer battery life. Manufactured using TSMC’s advanced 2nm process, these changes are likely to benefit higher-end models launching in late 2026, with lower-end versions arriving in early 2027. Overall, the A20 represents a significant upgrade in Apple’s chip technology for the next iPhones.
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Apple changes Liquid Glass design again in iOS 26 Beta 6
Apple’s iOS 26 Beta 6 brings subtle but noticeable changes to the Lock Screen clock, enhancing transparency and depth while maintaining the Liquid Glass design ethos.
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Apple Watch swollen battery lawsuit settlement payments to start soon
The lawsuit alleged a design defect in early Apple Watch models causing batteries to swell and exert pressure on the display, sometimes detaching it. Plaintiffs claimed this led to device malfunctions and injuries from sharp edges of broken screens.
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Anthropic boosts Claude Sonnet 4 AI memory to handle bigger coding projects with new update
Anthropic has expanded Claude Sonnet 4’s context window to 1 million tokens, matching OpenAI’s GPT-4.1 and enhancing its ability to process large code bases and document sets in one request.
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GPT-5 delivers major advances in ‘Vibe Coding’ for macOS and iOS projects
Developers say GPT-5’s design-first approach, reliability, and rapid troubleshooting make it a breakthrough tool for “vibe coding” on macOS and iOS. Industry reports indicate Apple plans to integrate GPT-5 into Siri and Apple Intelligence in iOS 26.
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The one skill you need to work at OpenAI as per ChatGPT head
To thrive at OpenAI, candidates must master “thinking from scratch,” a mindset critical for innovation in a company creating products unlike anything else. This approach also shapes how OpenAI develops and improves its AI models through user feedback.
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Apple MacBook Pro with M5 chip: Here's when it may launch
Ming-Chi Kuo reports that the M5 MacBook Pro is scheduled for 2026, aligning with earlier Bloomberg forecasts and suggesting no new MacBook Pro release in 2025.
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Sam Altman reportedly backing startup to rival Elon Musk’s Neuralink
Sam Altman is reportedly co-founding Merge Labs, a brain-computer interface startup potentially backed by OpenAI’s ventures team, aiming to compete with Elon Musk’s Neuralink. The project is in early stages, with no official confirmation yet.
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ChatGPT’s model picker returns amid mixed reactions to GPT-5
Despite initial plans to simplify ChatGPT with GPT-5’s automatic model routing, OpenAI has reinstated the model picker and multiple AI modes following user backlash and technical challenges.
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Apple’s AI shopping wishlist: If not Perplexity then what…
Apple is under growing pressure to secure a major AI acquisition as internal talent exits and product delays mount. With options narrowing and valuations rising, Mistral emerges as the most compatible target.
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A MacBook cheaper than an iPhone? Production expected to begin soon, here's how much it may cost
Apple is set to begin production on a low-cost MacBook featuring the A18 Pro chip, with prices potentially starting at $599 for education customers.
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How to install iOS 26 public beta on iPhone: Step-by-step guide
The iOS 26 public beta delivers a major design overhaul and new AI-powered features. Compatible with iPhone 11 and later, users should back up and prepare devices before installing this early preview.
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GitHub loses CEO as Microsoft integrates it further into CoreAI team
Following CEO Thomas Dohmke’s resignation, GitHub will no longer have an independent CEO and will integrate more closely with Microsoft’s CoreAI team.
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Nvidia unveils Cosmos world models and infrastructure for robotics and physical AI
Nvidia’s latest Cosmos AI models and infrastructure enhancements aim to accelerate robotics and physical AI development. Nvidia’s Cosmos Reason and Transfer models advance AI reasoning and synthetic data generation for robotics.
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iPhone 17 price in India, US after Trump tariffs: What to expect?
Apple’s iPhone 17 series launch is expected in September, with pricing likely to increase in the US and India due to tariffs and supply chain changes. India’s role in manufacturing has grown, potentially cushioning some tariff impacts.
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Battlefield 6 Beta: Electronic Arts blocks over 300,000 cheating attempts
During Battlefield 6’s beta launch, Electronic Arts detected and blocked hundreds of thousands of cheating attempts using its kernel-level Javelin anti-cheat system and Secure Boot enforcement.
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FASTag Annual Pass launches on August 15: All details you need to know
FASTag Annual Pass: From August 15, private vehicle owners can buy a Rs 3,000 FASTag Annual Pass offering up to 200 toll crossings or one year’s validity on national highways under NHAI. The pass streamlines payments, cuts wait times, and reduces congestion, but is limited to eligible routes and vehicles only.
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GPT-5 adds 4 new personalities to ChatGPT: What they are and how to use them
GPT-5 introduces four new personalities—Cynic, Robot, Listener, and Nerd—offering users tailored chatbot styles without compromising functionality. Available to paid users, these personalities enhance customisation and user experience.
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Apple's Siri overhaul: AI smarts, App Intents, and more expected in 2026
Apple’s much-anticipated App Intents feature and a major Siri overhaul are now scheduled for launch in spring 2026, around iOS 26.4.
