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    OpenAI relaunches Apple Health-connected ChatGPT feature with expanded access

    OpenAI relaunches Apple Health-connected ChatGPT feature with expanded access

    Jul 26, 2026  Twila Rosenbaum
    OpenAI has relaunched its ChatGPT Health feature, which integrates with Apple Health on iPhone. The relaunch follows feedback from an initial pilot and offers expanded access to U.S. users on Free, Go, Plus, and Pro plans. The feature allows users to securely connect Apple Health data for personalized health insights, leveraging improved AI models since early 2026.
    iOS 27’s new Siri delivers in every single way I’d hoped for

    iOS 27’s new Siri delivers in every single way I’d hoped for

    Jul 26, 2026  Twila 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.
    iPhone 18 Pro: Three reasons you might want to upgrade from iPhone 17 Pro

    iPhone 18 Pro: Three reasons you might want to upgrade from iPhone 17 Pro

    Jul 26, 2026  Twila 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.
    Facebook considers giving up and becoming TikTok

    Facebook considers giving up and becoming TikTok

    Jul 25, 2026  Twila 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.
    The tech-broification of American science has officially begun

    The tech-broification of American science has officially begun

    Jul 25, 2026  Twila 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.
    Microsoft pressures LG into killing unwanted McAfee ads

    Microsoft pressures LG into killing unwanted McAfee ads

    Jul 25, 2026  Twila 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.
    After backlash, Meta pauses plan to ‘rate limit’ its smart glasses

    After backlash, Meta pauses plan to ‘rate limit’ its smart glasses

    Jul 25, 2026  Twila 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.
    Cambridge built a planet-scale AI model, and skipped Nvidia to do it

    Cambridge built a planet-scale AI model, and skipped Nvidia to do it

    Jul 24, 2026  Twila 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.
    AMD unveils Helios rack and MI455X accelerator in bid to close the gap with Nvidia

    AMD unveils Helios rack and MI455X accelerator in bid to close the gap with Nvidia

    Jul 24, 2026  Twila 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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