Jul 26, 2026Twila Rosenbaum
iOS 27 introduces a major Siri overhaul with AI capabilities that fulfill long-standing user demands. The new Siri offers world knowledge, a conversational interface, and consistent performance across Apple devices. Early beta testing reveals a smart assistant that feels truly integrated and useful for everyday tasks.
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Jul 26, 2026Twila Rosenbaum
With iPhone 18 Pro just months away, Apple is preparing significant upgrades that may tempt iPhone 17 Pro owners. From revolutionary battery life gains to the biggest camera leap in years, this year's Pro models offer compelling reasons to upgrade. We break down the top three features that could make the switch worthwhile.
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Jul 25, 2026Twila Rosenbaum
Facebook is planning a major overhaul to mimic TikTok's full-screen video experience, testing it in select markets. The move comes as Meta loses 20 million users in Q1 2026. Facebook is also launching a dedicated Seller app for Marketplace and a Forum app for Groups, copying Craigslist and Reddit. Plus, the platform now offers free verification badges.
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Jul 25, 2026Twila Rosenbaum
A new wave of tech billionaires and startup founders is injecting Silicon Valley's risk-taking, disruption-focused ethos into American science. This 'tech-broification' is transforming funding priorities, research culture, and institutional structures, raising both opportunities and concerns for the future of discovery.
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Jul 25, 2026Twila Rosenbaum
Microsoft has forced LG to disable unwanted McAfee trial pop-ups that appeared on Windows 11 PCs when connecting LG monitors. The auto-installing bloatware had been causing user frustration for years. LG claimed the software required explicit consent, but users reported otherwise. This crackdown highlights ongoing issues with manufacturer-installed software.
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Jul 25, 2026Twila Rosenbaum
Meta has paused its plan to charge a monthly subscription for the Conversation Focus feature on its Ray-Ban smart glasses after public backlash. The feature, which runs locally on the device, will remain free for early testers. Meta says it's still exploring options but hints at future subscriptions for other premium features to subsidize hardware costs.
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Jul 24, 2026Twila Rosenbaum
A team at the University of Cambridge has developed TESSERA, a foundation model for Earth observation that runs entirely on AMD GPUs, bypassing Nvidia. The model compresses satellite imagery into compact fingerprints, enabling researchers to build monitoring tools with far less labelled data. Applications include agriculture, conservation, and renewable energy mapping. The project is open-source and aims to democratize access to planetary-scale environmental monitoring.
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Jul 24, 2026Twila Rosenbaum
AMD introduced a suite of new AI data center products including the MI455X accelerator, Helios server rack with 72 chips, and Venice Epyc CPUs. Despite partnerships with OpenAI and Cerebras, shares fell 4% as Nvidia maintains dominance. The company aims to capture a slice of the projected $2 trillion AI market by 2030.
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Jul 24, 2026Twila Rosenbaum
Alphabet disclosed $811 billion in contracted future spending at the end of Q2, an increase of nearly $500 billion from the previous quarter. This massive commitment covers chips, data centers, electricity, and content licenses, dwarfing typical capex figures. The company raised its 2026 capex guidance to $195-$205 billion, underscoring the accelerating AI infrastructure race.
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