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Apple testing new Enhanced Safety Alerts in iOS 26.2 with regional earthquake and threat warnings
Apple’s upcoming iOS 26.2 update introduces Enhanced Safety Alerts with earthquake and imminent threat warnings, along with a new alert tone and regional location-based precision.
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Apple testing 30-day AirDrop pairing feature in iOS 26.2 for smoother, more private file sharing
Apple is testing a 30-day AirDrop pairing option in iOS 26.2 that would let users keep trusted devices discoverable longer through a secure PIN-based link.
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Amazon unveils Fastnet, a high-capacity subsea cable that can handle 12.5 million HD streams at once
Amazon’s Fastnet subsea cable will connect the U.S. and Ireland with over 320 Tbps capacity, enabling data throughput equivalent to 12.5 million HD video streams at once, and is expected to go live by 2028.
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Apple’s new web App Store accidentally exposes full front-end code on GitHub after sourcemap blunder
Apple accidentally exposed the full front-end source code of its new web App Store after forgetting to disable sourcemaps in production, allowing a GitHub user to archive and share the code online.
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How Google’s viral ‘Nano Banana’ AI got its name
Google’s “Nano Banana” AI model got its viral name by accident after a late-night placeholder submission but has since become a milestone in creative, consistent image generation.
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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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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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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.
