Apple to Unveil First Foldable iPhone Ultra at September 9 Event
New CEO John Ternus leads the launch of the foldable iPhone Ultra, iPhone 18 Pro, and Apple Watch Series 12.
Polymarket Will Apple release a foldable iPhone by September 9? 1%Tech
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Meta unveils Muse, an AI personal assistant linked to WhatsApp and Instagram
The new agent connects to social media and third-party apps to autonomously handle tasks like booking travel and sending emails.
Mistral Raises €3bn in Largest European AI Funding Round
The French AI lab secures a record Series D investment led by Samsung, valuing the company at over €21 billion as it expands its sovereign AI capabilities.
Polymarket Will Mistral have the best AI model at the end of September 2026? 0%Apple Set to Unveil First Foldable Phone Amid Competition from Samsung and Xiaomi
Apple prepares to launch its first foldable device, prompting warnings about weight from rival Samsung and comparisons with Xiaomi's new models.
Polymarket Will Apple release a foldable iPhone before 2027? 97%US Accuses DeepSeek, Alibaba of Siphoning AI Models as Shadow Market Emerges
The US accuses Chinese firms DeepSeek and Alibaba of stealing proprietary AI models while a shadow market for its shares emerges.
Polymarket Will DeepSeek have the best AI model at the end of December 2026? 1%OpenAI releases GPT-6 Astra, boosting Oracle stock and revealing ad strategy
OpenAI launches its most powerful model yet, driving investor confidence in partners like Oracle while CFO Sarah Friar outlines an advertising approach targeting $1 billion in annual revenue.
Polymarket Will OpenAI’s Astra model debut with a Humanity’s Last Exam score of 60% or higher? 3% −14Meta Ran Over 300 Ads With Suspected AI Child Abuse Material
A report by the Tech Transparency Project reveals that Meta Platforms ran more than 300 advertisements on Instagram and Facebook containing suspected child sexual abuse material this year.
White House Removes 'Build the Wall' Game After Tetris Company Complaint
The White House takes down its border-themed arcade game following a copyright infringement warning from the Tetris Company.
Australia to force social media platforms to allow users to opt out of algorithms
Draft legislation requires platforms like Facebook and TikTok to offer users the choice to disable algorithm-driven content or face fines exceeding A$100m.
UK AI Policy Architect Matt Clifford Quits Amid Anthropic Conflict of Interest Concerns
Matt Clifford resigns from his UK government role after taking a full-time position at Anthropic, sparking concerns over conflicts of interest.
Polymarket Will Anthropic have the best AI model at the end of September 2026? 89% +1Google Expands AI Push with Accenture Deal and Weather Model Updates
Google partners with Accenture for enterprise AI deployment while updating its weather forecasting models to target energy markets and aviation sustainability.
Polymarket Will Google have the best AI model at the end of September 2026? 2%Google DeepMind releases AlphaGenome atlas mapping 9 billion human DNA variants
The new AI model predicts the molecular effects of every single-letter change in the human genome to aid genetic disease research.
Qualcomm Signs Deal With Amazon To Supply Custom AI Chips
Qualcomm has secured a multi-generation partnership with Amazon to develop custom silicon for AWS infrastructure, marking a significant entry into the AI chip market.
Polymarket Will Amazon have the best AI model at the end of September 2026? 0%UK to force Apple and Google to block explicit images on children's devices
The UK government will introduce legislation requiring tech firms to prevent children from viewing or sharing nude images after voluntary talks failed.
Google Degrades Search Quality in Europe to Avoid EU Fines
The company claims the changes represent the largest reduction in service quality in its history as it complies with European regulations.
India Prepares Framework For AI Agents To Make UPI Payments
The country is developing a Unified Agent Protocol to allow artificial intelligence agents to conduct low-value transactions without human approval.
Meta Labs Roll Out to 50 Best Buy Stores by End of 2026
The company expands its physical retail presence to allow customers to experience wearable technology before purchase.
Nintendo Announces Switch 2 Zelda Edition and Ocarina of Time Release Date
Nintendo reveals a limited-edition Switch 2 console for October 29 and sets the November 5 launch for The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time Remake.
Huawei goes on trial in US over Iran business dealings and fraud charges
The Chinese tech giant faces 14 criminal counts, including racketeering and bank fraud, after pleading not guilty to all allegations.
LG TV Scans Network and Captures Audio Even When Off
An investigation reveals LG televisions continue scanning local networks and recording microphone audio while powered down, contradicting prior commitments to regulators.
Sony defends disc phaseout amid harassment backlash
Sony maintains its 2028 plan to end physical game discs while introducing a harassment policy as customer anger intensifies.
The Exploration Company Raises $450 Million to Challenge SpaceX
The European firm secures its largest Series C funding round to develop reusable spacecraft technology.
OpenAI Launches ChatGPT Images 2.5 With Sketch Feature
The update allows users to generate detailed images by uploading doodles or reference photos directly within the chat interface.
US Police Warn of Privacy Risks From Meta Smart Glasses in Jails
Memos from the NYPD and Homeland Security warn that Ray-Ban Meta smart glasses pose security threats by enabling covert recording inside police facilities.
Developers Have Yet to Embrace Apple’s New Siri A.I.
Key app makers have not yet adopted the platform, posing a challenge for Apple as it prepares to launch its revamped assistant.
Fields Medalist Jacob Tsimerman Launches AI Safety Institute
Jacob Tsimerman heads the Mathematical AI Safety Institute to develop definitions and measurements for AI safety.
Longshot Space Plans to Shoot Satellites Into Space With World’s Largest Gun
The company is building a massive gun to launch satellites into orbit without using traditional rockets.
IFA 2026 Showcases AI Gadgets and Futuristic Home Tech in Berlin
Exhibitors unveil concept PCs, cameras, chargers, and smart home gear at the Berlin trade show.
Nuclear startup Bluecore Energy raises $50M seed round for floating power
The firm plans to deploy atomic power generation on barges to meet energy demand wherever it is needed.
Chrome to release updates every two weeks amid AI security concerns
Google accelerates its stable browser release cycle to address evolving security threats in the artificial intelligence landscape.
ASML, TSMC And Samsung Adopt Larger Masks For High-NA EUV Chips
The companies plan to use larger photomasks with new scanners by 2033 to boost yields and lower costs for advanced chip manufacturing.
Grindr pays £26m to settle UK lawsuit over sharing users’ HIV status
The dating app agrees to pay the settlement to resolve claims it shared sensitive personal data with advertisers in breach of privacy laws.
Modder Enables DLSS 5 Neural Rendering on Second GPU and Older RTX Cards
A mod allows NVIDIA's DLSS 5 to run on a second graphics card or older RTX series hardware, boosting frame rates significantly.
Arm launches Total Design for Physical AI and robotics framework
The company unveils a new framework to establish common standards across automated systems in physical industries.
Benchmarking Qwen 3.8 27B on RTX 5090 reveals VRAM limits and software bottlenecks
Tests show that while 4-bit quantization holds up, 1-bit collapses, and VRAM capacity alone cannot overcome severe inference engine bottlenecks.
AI-Discovered Drug Shows Promise in Reversing Aging Markers
The experimental drug rentosertib, developed with artificial intelligence to treat a rare lung condition, appears to reduce biological hallmarks of age.
Sony Launches New WH-1000XM4C Headphones With Bluetooth 6.0
The company releases the $300 WH-1000XM4C alongside updated CH730N and CH530 models featuring next-gen connectivity.
Thailand pauses data center builds until legal framework is complete
The government orders operators to suspend 49 projects while new legislation establishes requirements for large-scale facilities.
Jefferies' Wood Backs 'Picks and Shovels' AI Trade Amid Capital Spending
Jefferies strategist Chris Wood favors the infrastructure-focused trade while noting China's domestic market advantage in the AI cycle.
Paytm Expands Into Workplace AI Agents
The Indian digital payments pioneer is launching agentic AI tools to accelerate revenue growth.