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US Military Disables Ad Tracking on Troops’ Devices to Prevent Targeted Attacks
OpenAI Launches Astra, Its Powerful and Controversial New AI Model
Xiaomi Unveils Wide Xiaomi 18 Fold Ahead of Apple Launch
EFF urges California governor to veto online age verification bill
FBI probes sale of 153M driver’s licenses on dark web
US Army Deploys High-Energy Laser to Shoot Down Drones Near Mexico Border
John Ternus Takes Over as Apple CEO in Leadership Shift
Apple Could Discontinue These 11 Products After Its September Event.
Nvidia Invests $3.5 Billion in MediaTek to Strengthen Data Center Chip Ecosystem
Meta Tests Robots for Technician Tasks in Data Centers
Theft of Unfinished Game Builds Hits Gamescom 2026 Exhibitors
Apple Watch Series 12 May Add Always-On Heart-Rate Tracking
Apple CarPlay Adds Meta AI Chatbot Ahead of Siri AI Launch
Chinese Chipmaker CXMT Sues Pentagon to Remove US Blacklist Status
AI Giants Warn of Imminent Cybersecurity Apocalypse
Analyst Predicts Nvidia Revenue to Surge 90% in 2027
Cloudflare Frees 100TB RAM by Optimizing DNS Cache
iPhone 18 Pro Pre-Orders May Start Later Than Usual
Meta settles $18B lawsuit with new teen protections on Instagram
US Considers Tariffs on Foreign-Made Chips, Threatening Smartphone Prices
Visa launches autonomous AI to patch code without human review
Google Plans Liquid Glass Redesign for YouTube on iOS
Bill Gates Voices Deep Concerns Over AI in Extensive New Essay
Apple Unveils Mac Studio with New M5 Ultra Chip
OpenAI Unveils Jalapeño AI Chip Promising Faster, More Efficient AI Responses
US Datacenters Triple Water Use Amid AI Boom
iOS 27 Fixes Key Messages Bugs Ahead of Release
Apollo Investment Firm Breached in Social Engineering Attack
Apple’s Foldable iPhone Details Surface Amid Retail Store Changes and Price Hikes
Apple to Release New iMac with M6 Chip and Colors in 2026
US Military Disables Ad Tracking on Troops’ Devices to Prevent Targeted Attacks

The US military disabled ad tracking on service members’ devices after reports of foreign adversaries using location data for targeted attacks, aiming to boost operational security.

OpenAI Launches Astra, Its Powerful and Controversial New AI Model

OpenAI has launched Astra, its latest AI model promising unmatched speed, accuracy, and safety, marking a new frontier in computing and browser use.

Xiaomi Unveils Wide Xiaomi 18 Fold Ahead of Apple Launch

Xiaomi has revealed the wide Xiaomi 18 Fold foldable smartphone just days before Apple’s event, marking a strategic move in the mobile foldable market.

EFF urges California governor to veto online age verification bill

The Electronic Frontier Foundation urges California's governor to veto a bill requiring online age verification, citing privacy risks and First Amendment concerns.

FBI probes sale of 153M driver’s licenses on dark web

The FBI is investigating a major driver’s licenses data breach after hackers sold digital scans of 153 million licenses on the dark web, raising identity theft concerns.

US Army Deploys High-Energy Laser to Shoot Down Drones Near Mexico Border

The US Army has deployed a high-energy laser system to intercept and destroy drones near the Mexico border, marking a new phase in directed-energy weapon use.

John Ternus Takes Over as Apple CEO in Leadership Shift

Apple CEO John Ternus begins his tenure, succeeding Tim Cook who moves to executive chairman. This leadership change marks a new chapter for Apple’s strategic direction.

Apple Could Discontinue These 11 Products After Its September Event.

Apple is expected to discontinue more than 10 popular products at its September event, signaling a major shift in its product lineup. What this means for users and the market remains to be seen.

Nvidia Invests $3.5 Billion in MediaTek to Strengthen Data Center Chip Ecosystem

Nvidia is investing $3.5 billion in MediaTek to deepen collaboration and expand its data center chip ecosystem, signaling a major strategic move in the semiconductor industry.

Meta Tests Robots for Technician Tasks in Data Centers

Meta is testing robots to perform technician tasks in its data centers, aiming to boost operational efficiency and explore automation potential.

Theft of Unfinished Game Builds Hits Gamescom 2026 Exhibitors

At least three exhibitors at Gamescom 2026 had laptops and handheld consoles stolen, including unfinished game builds. Organizers cite limited security responsibility.

Apple Watch Series 12 May Add Always-On Heart-Rate Tracking

Apple Watch Series 12 is rumored to introduce always-on heart-rate tracking and a new Fitness app, enhancing its health monitoring capabilities.

Apple CarPlay Adds Meta AI Chatbot Ahead of Siri AI Launch

Apple CarPlay now supports a new AI chatbot app from Meta, expanding its conversational capabilities ahead of the Siri AI integration expected with iOS 27.

Chinese Chipmaker CXMT Sues Pentagon to Remove US Blacklist Status

Chinese chipmaker CXMT Corp. has filed a lawsuit against the US Department of Defense seeking removal from a blacklist that restricts its trade due to alleged military support.

AI Giants Warn of Imminent Cybersecurity Apocalypse

AI industry leaders warn of a cybersecurity apocalypse arriving in months, highlighting urgent threats to critical infrastructure and digital safety.

Analyst Predicts Nvidia Revenue to Surge 90% in 2027

Gene Munster of Deepwater Asset Management forecasts Nvidia’s revenue to grow by 90% in 2027, highlighting strong demand and market momentum.

Cloudflare Frees 100TB RAM by Optimizing DNS Cache

Cloudflare frees 100TB of RAM globally by shrinking DNS cache entries, optimizing performance without hardware upgrades. This move could reshape cloud infrastructure efficiency.

iPhone 18 Pro Pre-Orders May Start Later Than Usual

Apple’s iPhone 18 Pro pre-orders could begin later than usual following the September 9 unveiling, potentially impacting early sales momentum.

Meta settles $18B lawsuit with new teen protections on Instagram

Meta settles $18 billion lawsuit over Instagram’s teen addiction claims, agreeing to unprecedented teen protections and funding youth safety initiatives.

US Considers Tariffs on Foreign-Made Chips, Threatening Smartphone Prices

The US government is considering tariffs on consumer electronics containing foreign-made chips, potentially driving up smartphone prices and impacting the global tech market.

Visa launches autonomous AI to patch code without human review

Visa has introduced an autonomous AI security tool that detects vulnerabilities, writes fixes, and tests patches without human review, aiming to enhance software security.

Google Plans Liquid Glass Redesign for YouTube on iOS

Google is preparing a Liquid Glass redesign for YouTube and YouTube Music on iOS, introducing Live Activities to enhance user experience.

Bill Gates Voices Deep Concerns Over AI in Extensive New Essay

Bill Gates, once optimistic about AI, has published a detailed essay expressing deep worries about artificial intelligence and its future impact.

Apple Unveils Mac Studio with New M5 Ultra Chip

Apple refreshes its Mac Studio lineup with the new M5 Ultra chip, unifying its chip generation and targeting AI and creative workloads.

OpenAI Unveils Jalapeño AI Chip Promising Faster, More Efficient AI Responses

OpenAI announces its new Jalapeño AI chip, claiming faster and more efficient AI task completion with lower latency and higher throughput compared to competitors.

US Datacenters Triple Water Use Amid AI Boom

US datacenters have tripled their water footprint over the past decade, raising sustainability concerns as AI demand grows. The trend highlights urgent environmental challenges.

iOS 27 Fixes Key Messages Bugs Ahead of Release

Apple’s iOS 27 update addresses three major bugs in the Messages app, improving user experience with enhanced stability and performance. The update will roll out in weeks.

Apollo Investment Firm Breached in Social Engineering Attack

Apollo investment firm suffered a four-day cloud breach after hackers used social engineering tactics. The incident raises concerns about cybersecurity in financial services.

Apple’s Foldable iPhone Details Surface Amid Retail Store Changes and Price Hikes

New details emerge on Apple’s foldable iPhone and upcoming retail store changes, alongside expected iPhone price increases.

Apple to Release New iMac with M6 Chip and Colors in 2026

Apple is set to launch an updated iMac featuring the new M6 chip and fresh color options later this year, marking a significant refresh after two years.