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Reviews highlight iPhone 17 battery, cameras

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Published: September 17, 2025 11:53

Apple has unveiled its iPhone 17 family, adding the ultra-thin iPhone Air and redesigning the Pro models, according to early buyer’s guides and reviews [zdnet.com#3][appleinsider.com#2][macrumors.com#1]. Reviewers point to longer battery life, cooler…

Reviews assess iPhone Air thinness tradeoffs

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Published: September 17, 2025 11:30

Tech outlets published first reviews of Apple’s iPhone Air, an ultrathin $999 model emphasizing design and in-hand feel [washingtonpost.com#1][wired.com#1][gizmodo.com#1][engadget.com#1]. Reviewers praised its remarkably slim build, bright 120Hz OLED…

Kuo: Touchscreen OLED MacBook Pro slated to enter mass production by late 2026

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Published: September 17, 2025 11:26

Analyst Ming-Chi Kuo says Apple’s first OLED MacBook Pro will include a touchscreen using on-cell touch technology and is expected to enter mass production by late 2026 [theverge.com#1][macrumors.com#1][9to5mac.com#1][tomshardware.com#1]. Kuo also says a…

Xiaomi confirms rear display for 17 series

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Published: September 17, 2025 11:11

Xiaomi teased its upcoming 17 Pro and 17 Pro Max with a full-color “Magic Back Screen” embedded in the rear camera island, showing clocks, notifications, and serving as a camera viewfinder, in a Weibo video ahead of a launch later this month in China…

China tells major tech firms to halt testing and orders of Nvidia’s RTX Pro 6000D, reports say

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Published: September 17, 2025 09:47

China’s Cyberspace Administration instructed major tech companies, including ByteDance and Alibaba, to stop testing and cancel orders for Nvidia’s RTX Pro 6000D, a China-tailored AI chip, according to multiple reports…

Microsoft sets $30b UK AI buildout, supercomputer

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Published: September 17, 2025 08:06

Microsoft will invest £22 billion (about $30 billion) in the UK from 2025 to 2028 to expand AI infrastructure, including $15 billion in capital expenditures to build what it says will be the country’s largest supercomputer with more than 23,000 Nvidia GPUs…

Google unveils experimental Windows desktop search app

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Published: September 17, 2025 07:57

Google launched an experimental “Google app for Windows” that brings Spotlight-like search to PCs, letting users query the web, Google Drive, installed apps, and local files from anywhere using Alt + Space…

Apple releases iOS 26 with Liquid Glass

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Published: September 16, 2025 22:45

Apple has released iOS 26 to compatible iPhones, bringing a sweeping “Liquid Glass” redesign alongside feature upgrades across Messages, Phone, CarPlay and more [macrumors.com#1][engadget.com#2][techspot.com#1]. The update is available now, and several…

OpenAI sets ChatGPT teen safeguards, eyes ID checks

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Published: September 16, 2025 20:36

OpenAI is developing automated age prediction for ChatGPT that will default suspected minors to a restricted experience and, in some cases or countries, may ask adults to verify with government ID to access the full service…

Update: Trump extends TikTok deadline to Dec. 16

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Published: September 16, 2025 20:10

President Trump extended TikTok’s divest-or-ban deadline to December 16 as the U.S. and China outlined a framework to keep the app operating under U.S.-controlled ownership [reuters.com#2][nytimes.com#1][abcnews.go.com#1]. The plan would transfer TikTok’s…

Reviews praise Ultra 3 satellite, Series 11 battery

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Published: September 16, 2025 20:00

Early reviews of Apple’s new watches highlight two wins: Apple Watch Ultra 3 adds built‑in satellite connectivity for off‑grid emergencies, while Apple Watch Series 11 finally delivers noticeably longer battery life…

Apple adds Sports widgets, expands to 8 countries

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Published: September 16, 2025 13:23

Apple updated its Sports app with customizable widgets for scores and schedules, available across iPhone, iPad and Mac [appleinsider.com#1][engadget.com#1], and expanded the app’s availability to eight more European countries on September 16, 2025…

Meta leaks Ray-Ban display glasses ahead of Connect

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Published: September 16, 2025 11:32

Meta briefly posted and then removed unlisted promo videos on its official YouTube channel revealing “Meta Ray-Ban Display” smart glasses with a built-in heads-up display, days before the Connect conference on September 17 [engadget.com#1][9to5mac.com#1].…

Apple unveils AirPods Pro 3 with heart-rate sensor

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Published: September 16, 2025 11:15

Early reviews of Apple’s AirPods Pro 3 highlight improved active noise cancellation, better sound, and new features like an in-ear heart-rate sensor and Live Translation, while keeping the price at $249 [engadget#2][techspot#1][pcmag#2][appleinsider#1].…

Engineer turns disposable vape into 24KB web server

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Published: September 16, 2025 08:28

A Romanian engineer, Bogdan Ionescu ("BogdanTheGeek"), turned a discarded disposable vape into a tiny web server dubbed "VapeServer" [tomshardware.com#1][hackaday.com#1]. Running on the vape’s PY32F003 24 MHz Arm microcontroller with 24 KB flash and 3 KB…

Google sets £5bn UK AI investment, opens data centre

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Published: September 16, 2025 08:09

Google said it will invest £5bn in the UK over the next two years to support AI-related capital spending, R&D, and work at Google DeepMind, and it opened a new data centre in Waltham Cross, Hertfordshire [dawn.com#1][bbc.com#1][techxplore.com#1]. The…

China finds Nvidia violated antitrust over $6.9B deal

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Published: September 15, 2025 20:04

China’s State Administration for Market Regulation (SAMR) issued a preliminary finding that Nvidia breached China’s anti-monopoly law tied to conditions set when Beijing approved its 2020 acquisition of Mellanox; the probe is ongoing and no penalties have…

OpenAI details ChatGPT: 700M users, 70% personal

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Published: September 15, 2025 20:00

OpenAI released an NBER working paper on ChatGPT usage based on internal data, analyzing 1.5 million conversations. The study finds that over 70% of consumer ChatGPT messages are non‑work, with research and writing the most common tasks…

Spotify lets free users play any song

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Published: September 15, 2025 19:40

Spotify is rolling out a change that lets free-tier listeners play any track on demand by selecting it from search, an album or playlist, or a shared link, ending the shuffle-only restriction for initiating playback…

Apple releases iOS 26 with Liquid Glass

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Published: September 15, 2025 19:22

Apple released iOS 26 and iPadOS 26 with a sweeping Liquid Glass redesign on September 15, 2025, alongside updates to its other platforms. The update adds Apple Intelligence features like Visual Intelligence and Live Translation, plus new Phone and…

Apple releases watchOS 26 with hypertension alerts

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Published: September 15, 2025 17:50

Apple released watchOS 26 on September 15, 2025, bringing a new “Liquid Glass” interface, health tools like Sleep Score and hypertension alerts (the latter limited to Series 9 and later and Ultra 2 and later), plus Workout Buddy, Notes, and a wrist‑flick…

Apple releases macOS Tahoe 26 with Spotlight upgrades

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Published: September 15, 2025 17:40

Apple released macOS Tahoe 26 with a new “Liquid Glass” design, major Spotlight upgrades that can execute actions, and new Phone and Games apps. The update is available via System Settings › Software Update. It supports all Apple silicon Macs plus select…

US, China set framework for TikTok sale

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Published: September 15, 2025 16:15

The United States and China say they have reached a framework to keep TikTok online in the U.S. by shifting the app to U.S.-controlled ownership, with commercial terms agreed between private parties after talks in Madrid…

iPhone 17 Pro delays longest since iPhone 11

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Published: September 15, 2025 14:32

Analysts say Apple’s iPhone 17 Pro and Pro Max are seeing longer preorder ship times than last year, with Bank of America citing the longest delays since the iPhone 11 era [androidheadlines.com#1]. Multiple outlets report multi-week slips for certain Pro…

Qualcomm names Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5

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Published: September 15, 2025 11:10

Qualcomm announced its next flagship mobile processor will be called Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, with the full reveal set for the Snapdragon Summit running September 23–25, 2025 [theverge.com#1][androidauthority.com#1]. Xiaomi confirmed its upcoming Xiaomi…

China finds Nvidia violated antitrust over 2020 deal

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Published: September 15, 2025 08:30

China’s market regulator said a preliminary investigation found Nvidia violated the country’s anti-monopoly law and terms tied to its 2020 Mellanox acquisition, and it will launch a further probe…

Seagate unveils LaCie Rugged SSD4 with 40Gbps

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Published: September 15, 2025 08:30

Seagate announced the LaCie Rugged SSD4, an updated 40Gbps external drive available starting today in 1TB, 2TB, and 4TB capacities with rated 4,000MB/s reads and 3,000MB/s writes [theverge.com#1]. PCWorld identifies it as a 40Gbps USB4 drive and calls it…

Xiaomi skips 16 to align with iPhone 17

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Published: September 15, 2025 04:15

Xiaomi will skip the “16” branding and launch its Xiaomi 17 flagship series this month, positioning the lineup directly against Apple’s iPhone 17 family [androidauthority.com#1][scmp.com#1]. The move brings Xiaomi’s naming in line with Apple, amid a heated…

Analysts: iPhone 17 demand tops iPhone 16

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Published: September 14, 2025 21:33

Analysts indicate initial demand for Apple’s iPhone 17 lineup is outpacing last year’s iPhone 16, with the Pro Max emerging as the leading model [9to5mac.com#1][macrumors.com#1]. JPMorgan’s tracking of delivery lead times similarly suggests demand is on…

Apple releases iOS 26 today worldwide

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Published: September 14, 2025 20:51

Apple is rolling out iOS 26 today, with the update expected around 10 a.m. Pacific Time and available over the air via Settings → General → Software Update on compatible devices [macrumors.com#1][macrumors.com#3]. The release brings the new Liquid Glass…

FTC probes Amazon, Google ads, seven AI firms

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Published: September 14, 2025 17:34

The U.S. Federal Trade Commission opened a new probe into Amazon and Google’s advertising practices, examining whether the companies properly disclosed pricing and terms to advertisers [slashdot.org#1]. The agency is seeking details on Amazon’s ad auctions…

Penske Media sues Google over AI Overviews

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Published: September 14, 2025 16:23

Penske Media Corporation, publisher of Rolling Stone, Variety and Billboard, filed a federal lawsuit in Washington, DC, accusing Google of using its content to power AI Overviews and diverting traffic and revenue—marking the first suit by a major U.S.…

Apple maps 10 more product launches

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Published: September 14, 2025 12:40

Apple is expected to follow its iPhone 17 event with around 10 more product launches in the coming months, with multiple reports indicating some could arrive before year-end 2025 [9to5mac.com#1][theverge.com#1][pcmag.com#1]. Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman…

Reviewers assess iPhone 17 upgrades, $100 price cut

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Published: September 14, 2025 12:34

Tech outlets are comparing Apple’s new iPhone 17 lineup with last year’s models and Android rivals, offering buying advice based on upgrades to cameras, displays, and battery. One review highlights the iPhone 17 Pro’s “the biggest battery yet,” while…

Apple AirPods Pro 3 add live translation and heart rate monitoring

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Published: September 14, 2025 12:34

Apple’s new AirPods Pro 3 are earning upbeat reviews for meaningful upgrades, including live translation/transcription and onboard heart rate monitoring, alongside better comfort, sound, noise cancellation, and battery life…

iPhone 17 fast charging likely requires a compatible AVS charger (Apple’s new adapter is first)

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Published: September 14, 2025 12:30

Apple introduced a 40W “Dynamic Power Adapter with 60W Max,” the first charger to support the USB PD 3.2 AVS protocol, enabling more precise, efficient charging in a compact design [theverge#1][techjuice#1]. The iPhone 17 Pro line supports the latest USB‑C…

China opens two probes into US chip trade

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Published: September 14, 2025 03:30

China’s Ministry of Commerce launched two investigations on Saturday—an anti-discrimination probe of U.S. chip trade policies and an anti-dumping probe into U.S. analogue (mature-node) integrated circuits—just ahead of high-level talks in Spain…

OpenAI projects Microsoft revenue share will decline from 20% in 2025 to ~8% by 2030

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Published: September 14, 2025 01:59

OpenAI and Microsoft have a tentative, non-binding framework as they renegotiate partnership terms, with OpenAI projecting the revenue share it pays Microsoft will decline from 20% in 2025 to about 8% by 2030 [techmeme#1][techinasia#1]. OpenAI has told…

Refurbished MacBook Air drops to $189.97

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Published: September 13, 2025 22:00

A refurbished 13.3-inch MacBook Air (2017) is selling for $189.97 with free shipping, featuring a 1.8GHz Intel Core i5, 128GB SSD, and an advertised 12-hour battery life [mashable#1][macworld#1]. Units are Grade A/B refurbished with minor cosmetic wear,…

Tesla board defends Musk $1T pay plan

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Published: September 13, 2025 21:33

Tesla’s board chair Robyn Denholm is publicly defending a proposed 10-year, $1 trillion compensation package for CEO Elon Musk ahead of a shareholder vote expected in November [techcrunch.com#1][techinasia.com#1]. Denholm has been campaigning to win…

Apple to release iOS 26 September 15

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Published: September 13, 2025 20:53

According to Cult of Mac, Apple’s next software updates—iOS 26, iPadOS 26, watchOS 26, and macOS Tahoe—are expected on September 15 [cultofmac.com#1]. Separate time-zone guides convert the anticipated rollout into local times, including Redmond Pie’s…

California legislature passes AI transparency bill SB 53

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Published: September 13, 2025 18:56

California lawmakers passed SB 53, an AI safety bill that sets new transparency requirements for large AI companies, sending it to Governor Gavin Newsom for consideration [techcrunch.com#1]. The measure’s impact could be far-reaching given California’s…

Nintendo revives Virtual Boy with $100 Switch accessory

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Published: September 13, 2025 17:21

Nintendo is bringing back its 1995 3D system, the Virtual Boy, via an accessory designed to work with the Switch and “Switch 2,” alongside support for 3D Nintendo Classics titles [tomshardware.com#1]. Virtual Boy games are coming to Nintendo Switch Online…

xAI cuts at least 500 annotators, shifts to specialists

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Published: September 13, 2025 15:50

xAI informed at least 500 workers on its data annotation team on September 12 about layoffs and signaled a pivot from generalist AI tutors to specialist hires [engadget.com#1][techcrunch.com#1][techinasia.com#1][techjuice.pk#1]. The company is recruiting…

Deal sites list lifetime Office, 3-year Acrobat

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Published: September 13, 2025 15:00

Deal-focused tech outlets are promoting one-time-purchase alternatives to software subscriptions, including a lifetime license to Microsoft Office Professional 2021 for $39.97 available through Sept. 14 at 11:59 p.m. PT [mashable#1], a Microsoft Office…

Spotify introduces FLAC lossless for Premium

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Published: September 13, 2025 15:00

Spotify is introducing a lossless listening option using the FLAC format for Premium subscribers, bringing CD-quality streaming to supported devices [theverge#1][techradar#1]. The upgrade is most impactful for listeners using wired headphones or hi-fi…

Altman flags fake internet as AI spreads

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Published: September 13, 2025 13:00

Futurism reports that OpenAI CEO Sam Altman has raised concerns that the internet has become inauthentic as AI-generated content spreads, renewing debate about authenticity online [futurism#1]. On campuses, The Guardian outlines that some universities and…

JD.com: iPhone 17 first-minute China preorders surpassed iPhone 16’s day-one total

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Published: September 13, 2025 12:18

Apple’s iPhone 17 preorders surged in China, with JD.com data (reported by SCMP) indicating that sales in the first minute exceeded the entire first-day preorder volume of 2024’s iPhone 16 series [appleinsider.com#1][techmeme.com#1]. The strong start…

Tech outlets list best iPhone 17 cases

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Published: September 13, 2025 07:01

As iPhone 17 pre-orders open [9to5mac.com#1], major tech outlets published buyer guides to cases across the lineup, including the iPhone Air, 17, 17 Pro, and Pro Max [zdnet.com#1][9to5mac.com#1]. The roundups span rugged protection and minimalist styles…

Apple AI executive Robby Walker to leave in October

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Published: September 12, 2025 20:50

Robby Walker, one of Apple’s most senior AI executives and a former head of Siri, will leave the company next month (October), according to multiple reports [appleinsider.com#1][techmeme.com#1]. He currently serves as senior director of Apple’s Answers,…

Apple unveils Watch Ultra 3, Series 11, and SE 3; 5G expands to Ultra 3 and Series 11

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Published: September 12, 2025 20:38

Apple introduced three new smartwatches—the Watch Ultra 3, Series 11, and SE 3 [mobilesyrup.com#1]. Preorders for the Ultra 3 are open now, with shipments and in‑store availability beginning September 19, 2025 [macobserver.com#1][macobserver.com#2]. The…

SK hynix enters HBM4 mass production at 10 GT/s

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Published: September 12, 2025 20:32

SK hynix says it has completed development of HBM4 and is entering mass production, with 10 GT/s per‑pin speeds and a 2,048‑bit interface aimed at next‑gen AI accelerators [servethehome.com#1][tomshardware.com#1]. The 10 GT/s rate is about 25% above…

FTC probes seven AI chatbot firms over child safety

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Published: September 12, 2025 18:13

The Federal Trade Commission issued orders on Thursday to seven tech companies behind AI chatbots, seeking information on risks to children, access limits, and compliance with the Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act…

Memphis ex-employee gets 57 months; 21-month copyright term concurrent with longer firearm sentence

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Published: September 12, 2025 14:44

A federal court in Memphis sentenced former disc plant worker Steven Hale to 57 months in prison. According to Slashdot’s report, he received 21 months for theft/distribution of pre-release DVDs/Blu-rays and 57 months for a firearm offense, to run…

Apple opens iPhone 17 preorders; Pro Max slips

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Published: September 12, 2025 13:35

Apple opened preorders for the iPhone 17, 17 Pro, 17 Pro Max, and the new iPhone Air on Friday, with first deliveries set for September 19 [appleinsider.com#3][9to5mac.com#2][techcrunch.com#1]. Early demand has already pushed shipping estimates for some…

Apple adds Fitness support to Powerbeats Pro 2

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Published: September 12, 2025 13:13

Apple is rolling out iOS 26 on September 15, which—along with a likely same-day Powerbeats Pro 2 firmware update—adds Apple Fitness app integration and enhanced heart-rate features, bringing the earbuds closer to AirPods Pro 3 capabilities…

Microsoft, OpenAI agree to restructure; nonprofit gets $100bn

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Published: September 12, 2025 13:12

Microsoft and OpenAI signed a non-binding memorandum of understanding to reshape their partnership, paving the way for OpenAI to convert its for‑profit arm into a public benefit corporation and potentially pursue an IPO. The nonprofit parent would receive…

Apple delays iPhone Air China launch over eSIM

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Published: September 12, 2025 11:20

Apple has postponed the iPhone Air’s mainland China release as eSIM service for the eSIM‑only model awaits regulatory approval, and Apple’s China website now reads “release information to be updated later” on the iPhone Air page…

Apple delays iPhone Air China launch over eSIM

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Published: September 12, 2025 11:15

Apple has postponed iPhone Air pre-orders and launch in mainland China, replacing the posted September dates with the notice “release information to be updated later” as it works through eSIM regulatory approvals…

Reviewers assess AirPods Pro 3 upgrades

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Published: September 12, 2025 11:07

Tech outlets are comparing Apple’s AirPods Pro 3 to the Pro 2, highlighting improved noise cancellation and “smarter” features [pcmag.com#2], new foam‑infused ear tips [macworld.com#1], and the addition of a built‑in heart rate sensor [zdnet.com#2]. Early…

EU ends Microsoft Teams probe after seven-year pledge

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Published: September 12, 2025 10:00

The European Commission on Friday ended its antitrust case over Microsoft’s bundling of Teams with Office by accepting legally binding commitments and levying no fine [techradar.com#1][theverge.com#1][techxplore.com#1]. Microsoft will sell Office 365 and…

Apple opens iPhone 17 preorders at 5 a.m. PT

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Published: September 12, 2025 08:23

Apple opened preorders for its 2025 iPhone lineup—including iPhone 17, 17 Pro/Max, and the ultra-thin iPhone Air—at 5 a.m. Pacific, following planned Apple Store downtime ahead of the launch [macrumors.com#2][appleinsider.com#1][9to5mac.com#3]. First…

FTC seeks chatbot safety data from seven companies

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Published: September 12, 2025 07:42

The U.S. Federal Trade Commission launched a formal inquiry Thursday into AI chatbots that act as digital companions, examining potential risks to children and teens [techxplore.com#1][techxplore.com#2][nytimes.com#1][engadget.com#1]. The agency ordered…

Apple gets FDA clearance for Watch hypertension alerts

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Published: September 12, 2025 05:20

Apple says the FDA has cleared its hypertension notification feature for Apple Watch, with rollout starting next week via watchOS 26 on September 15 for Apple Watch Series 9 and later and Apple Watch Ultra 2 and later…

Microsoft, OpenAI set MOU; nonprofit gets $100B stake

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Published: September 12, 2025 00:50

OpenAI and Microsoft signed a non-binding memorandum of understanding to revise their partnership and are working to finalize a definitive agreement, a step described as helping clear the path for OpenAI’s restructuring into a public benefit corporation…

NASA weighs $8–$11b sample return after biosignature find

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Published: September 11, 2025 21:25

NASA’s Perseverance rover spotted potential biosignatures in a Jezero Crater rock nicknamed “Cheyava Falls,” a tantalizing hint of ancient microbial life that scientists say would require Earth-based analysis to confirm…

Google adds Gmail 'Purchases' tab, improves promotions

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Published: September 11, 2025 21:18

Google is rolling out a new Purchases tab in Gmail on mobile and the web that gathers all order receipts and delivery updates into one place, while keeping same‑day delivery cards at the top of your inbox with quick “See item” and “Track Package” actions…

Platforms autoplayed Kirk killing; AI amplified falsehoods

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Published: September 11, 2025 18:16

Graphic videos of the assassination of conservative activist Charlie Kirk spread quickly across X, Instagram, YouTube, Threads, and Telegram within hours, with many users encountering the footage via autoplay and with inconsistent content warnings as…

Apple limits AirPods live translation in EU

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Published: September 11, 2025 16:33

Apple’s new Live Translation feature for AirPods will not be available at launch to users who are both located in the EU and have their Apple Account region set to the EU, according to Apple’s feature availability page as reported by multiple outlets…

OpenAI sets $300B Oracle cloud buy from 2027

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Published: September 11, 2025 12:10

OpenAI has reportedly agreed to buy $300 billion of cloud computing capacity from Oracle over five years [techspot.com#1][cnet.com#1][siliconrepublic.com#1]. Purchases are expected to begin in 2027 [slashdot.org#1][tomshardware.com#1]. The record-scale…

Apple unveils Watch Series 11, SE 3, Ultra 3

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Published: September 11, 2025 11:50

Apple introduced the Watch Series 11, Watch SE 3, and Watch Ultra 3 at its Sept. 9 event, bringing new connectivity and durability upgrades to its smartwatch lineup [techjuice.pk#1][pcmag.com#4]. Series 11 adds 5G while Ultra 3 and Series 11 deliver…

Oracle surge briefly makes Ellison richest

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Published: September 11, 2025 10:53

Oracle’s stock soared after its latest results and AI-fueled cloud outlook, briefly lifting founder Larry Ellison above Elon Musk as the world’s richest person on Wednesday [washingtonpost.com#1][theguardian.com#1][techcentral.ie#1][techspot.com#1]. The…

Apple unveils ultra-thin iPhone Air at 5.6mm

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Published: September 11, 2025 10:34

Apple introduced its iPhone 17 lineup at its September 9 event in Cupertino, headlined by the 5.6mm-thick iPhone Air with a titanium frame and a single 48MP rear camera. The Air starts at $999. Preorders open September 12 (5 a.m. PDT) ahead of September 19…

Case makers unveil iPhone 17 accessories lineup

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Published: September 11, 2025 10:00

Apple’s iPhone 17 family and the ultra-thin iPhone Air are spawning a wave of new cases and add-ons, with Apple and third-party brands opening orders ahead of phone preorders on Sept. 12 and retail availability on Sept. 19 [mashable.com#1][9to5mac.com#2].…

$249 AirPods Pro 3 add translation, heart rate

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Published: September 11, 2025 09:17

Apple introduced AirPods Pro 3 with up to 2× the active noise cancellation versus Pro 2, a built‑in heart rate sensor, and a Live Translation feature that relies on Apple Intelligence, while keeping the price at $249…

Apple launches iPhone Air and 17 lineup

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Published: September 11, 2025 01:42

Apple revamped its iPhone range for fall 2025, introducing four models—the iPhone 17, 17 Pro, 17 Pro Max, and a new ultra‑thin iPhone Air—marking its biggest lineup change in years [9to5mac#2][pcmag#1][appleinsider#1]. The Air replaces the Plus tier and…

OpenAI reportedly signs $300B Oracle cloud compute deal

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Published: September 10, 2025 23:01

Multiple outlets report that OpenAI and Oracle signed a deal for OpenAI to buy about $300 billion of cloud compute over roughly five years, described as an extraordinarily large cloud contract…

NASA finds potential biosignature in Mars sample

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Published: September 10, 2025 20:06

NASA says Perseverance’s “Sapphire Canyon” rock sample from Jezero Crater contains chemical and textural clues consistent with a “potential biosignature,” now detailed in a peer‑reviewed Nature paper…

Spotify adds lossless audio for Premium subscribers

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Published: September 10, 2025 15:42

Spotify has begun rolling out Lossless audio to Premium subscribers at no extra cost. The option streams up to 24-bit/44.1 kHz FLAC and is available on mobile, desktop, and tablets. Initial availability includes the US, UK, Australia, Germany, Japan and…

Update: Jaguar Land Rover confirms data theft

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Published: September 10, 2025 15:00

Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) says attackers stole some data in a cyber incident that began on August 31, leading the company to take systems offline and disrupting factory operations…

Zoox launches free robotaxi rides in Las Vegas

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Published: September 10, 2025 14:35

Amazon-owned Zoox has launched its first official driverless ride-hailing service on and around the Las Vegas Strip, offering free rides bookable via its iOS and Android app at select pickup and drop-off zones…

Apple sets iPhone 17 preorders for Sept. 12

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Published: September 10, 2025 13:23

Apple will open preorders for the iPhone 17 lineup—including iPhone 17, iPhone Air, iPhone 17 Pro, and iPhone 17 Pro Max—on Friday, September 12 at 5:00 a.m. PT, with availability starting September 19…

Apple unveils iPhone 17, iPhone Air, and AirPods Pro 3

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Published: September 10, 2025 11:11

Apple introduced the iPhone 17 lineup, a new ultrathin iPhone Air, refreshed Apple Watches, and AirPods Pro 3 during its “Awe Dropping” event on Sept. 9 in Cupertino, California [engadget.com#3][wired.com#1][nytimes.com#1][pcmag.com#1]. The iPhone 17…

Spotify adds lossless streaming at no extra cost

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Published: September 10, 2025 11:00

Spotify is rolling out lossless audio to Premium subscribers, delivering up to 24-bit/44.1 kHz FLAC without raising prices, with availability expanding across about 50 markets over the next two months…

Apple unveils TechWoven cases, crossbody strap, MagSafe battery

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Published: September 10, 2025 09:32

Apple introduced a fresh lineup of iPhone 17 accessories at its September event, including new TechWoven cases, a Crossbody Strap, and a slim MagSafe Battery optimized for the ultra‑thin iPhone Air…

Apple unveils 5.6mm iPhone Air at $999

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Published: September 10, 2025 08:09

Apple unveiled the iPhone Air, a 5.6mm-thin model with a titanium frame, 6.5-inch 120Hz ProMotion display (3,000 nits peak), A19 Pro chip, and new N1 wireless chip plus C1X modem delivering Wi‑Fi 7, Bluetooth 6 and Thread; it supports eSIM only…

Apple unveils iPhone 17 lineup with 120Hz displays and new A19 chips

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Published: September 10, 2025 07:05

Apple introduced four new iPhones — iPhone 17, iPhone Air, iPhone 17 Pro and Pro Max — at its September 9 event in Cupertino, with pre‑orders opening September 12 and availability beginning September 19. The iPhone 17 gains a larger 6.3‑inch ProMotion…

Arm unveils Lumex AI CPUs, four-tier design

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Published: September 10, 2025 02:00

Arm announced its Lumex platform with new C1-series CPU cores and a Mali G1-Ultra GPU to boost on-device AI across smartphones and PCs, introducing CPU-level AI instructions and revamped platform components…

Tech outlets compare iPhone Air and 17 lineup

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Published: September 10, 2025 00:15

Following Apple’s iPhone event, tech outlets sized up the new iPhone Air against the iPhone 17 family, noting that Air and 17 Pro share the A19 Pro chip, ProMotion displays, Apple Intelligence, Ceramic Shield front and back, a Camera Control button, and…

Apple extends free satellite features for iPhone 14/15

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Published: September 9, 2025 20:24

Apple is giving iPhone 14 and iPhone 15 users another year of free access to its satellite features, covering devices activated in supported countries before 12 a.m. PT on September 9, 2025 [engadget.com#1][theverge.com#1][appleinsider.com#1]. The…

Apple sets September 15 release for iOS 26

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Published: September 9, 2025 19:41

Apple will release iOS 26, iPadOS 26, macOS 26 “Tahoe,” watchOS 26 and visionOS 26 on September 15, introducing a new “Liquid Glass” design and a year-based version numbering scheme across platforms [appleinsider.com#2][arstechnica.com#1][engadget.com#1].…

Apple Watch Series 11 adds hypertension alerts

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Published: September 9, 2025 19:03

Apple announced three new smartwatches — Apple Watch Series 11, Ultra 3 and SE 3 — adding “possible hypertension” notifications, a new sleep score, and 5G across the lineup, with preorders open now and shipping September 19. Pricing starts at $399 (Series…

Apple unveils iPhone 17 lineup, downplays AI

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Published: September 9, 2025 18:50

Apple launched the iPhone 17 lineup with a focus on hardware updates while largely steering clear of new “Apple Intelligence” promises [9to5mac.com#1][cnet.com#1]. The phones do not include an AI-powered Siri, though Apple continues to offer baseline AI…

Apple’s $249 AirPods Pro 3 add Live Translation, heart-rate sensing, and stronger ANC

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Published: September 9, 2025 18:42

Apple unveiled AirPods Pro 3 on September 9, 2025, keeping the $249 price while adding heart‑rate sensing, stronger noise cancellation, and Live Translation; preorders are open now and units ship September 19…

Google pauses Pixel 10 Daily Hub preview

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Published: September 9, 2025 11:50

Google has paused the public preview of Daily Hub on Pixel 10 devices to enhance performance and refine personalization, with plans to reintroduce it when ready [9to5google#1][theverge#1]. Daily Hub aggregates calendar items, weather, and content…

ASML leads €1.7b Mistral round, invests €1.3b

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Published: September 9, 2025 10:22

ASML led Mistral AI’s €1.7 billion Series C with a €1.3 billion investment, becoming the French startup’s largest shareholder [techmeme#1][tomshardware#1]. The round was reported at a valuation of €11.7 billion (FT via Techmeme) or $13.8 billion (Tech in…

SpaceX buys EchoStar spectrum in $17B deal

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Published: September 9, 2025 10:00

SpaceX agreed to acquire EchoStar’s AWS-4 and H-block spectrum licenses in a transaction valued at about $17 billion to boost Starlink’s direct-to-cell service…

Plex urges password resets after database breach

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Published: September 9, 2025 07:44

Plex disclosed a security incident in which an unauthorized third party accessed one of its databases, exposing emails, usernames, hashed passwords, and authentication data…

Hackers hijack npm packages with over 2.6B weekly downloads

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Published: September 9, 2025 06:13

Attackers compromised a maintainer’s npm account via a phishing email and pushed malicious updates to at least 18 and up to nearly two dozen popular JavaScript packages—including debug and chalk—that collectively see more than 2–2.6 billion weekly…

Judge rejects Anthropic’s $1.5 billion settlement

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Published: September 8, 2025 19:40

U.S. District Judge William Alsup rejected or postponed approval of Anthropic’s proposed $1.5 billion class-action settlement with authors, calling the deal incomplete and warning it risked being forced “down the throat of authors.” He ordered lawyers to…