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Judge Pauses Anthropic $1.5B Book-Piracy Settlement
Federal judge puts Anthropic's $1.5B book-settlement on hold, citing fairness and notice concerns for authors and class members.
iPhone 17 Adds Always-On Memory Integrity Enforcement
Apple's iPhone 17 introduces Memory Integrity Enforcement, always-on memory safety to raise the bar against spyware and memory exploits.
AirPods Pro 3 Add Gesture-Controlled Real-Time Translation
AirPods Pro 3 introduce gesture-triggered real-time translation using Apple Intelligence and noise cancellation to prioritize translated speech.
Mercor Eyes $10B Valuation as AI Data Marketplace Expands
Mercor pursues a $10B+ Series C as ARR surges, adding RL tools and courting top AI labs while facing competition and legal scrutiny.
Apple Debuts iPhone Air Ultra-Thin Flagship
Apple unveiled the iPhone Air: a 5.6mm titanium, 6.6-inch, eSIM-only model with A19 Pro, 48MP fusion camera and new MagSafe battery.
SpaceX Pays $17B for EchoStar Spectrum to Power Starlink D2C
SpaceX buys EchoStar’s spectrum for $17B to expand Starlink Direct-to-Cell, shifting market power in satellite-to-phone connectivity.
Microsoft Adds Anthropic to Power Office 365 AI
Microsoft will integrate Anthropic's Claude Sonnet 4 into Office apps, diversifying AI partners as OpenAI builds its own infrastructure and products.
Apple Unveils AirPods Pro 3 with Heart Rate and Live Translation
Apple launches AirPods Pro 3 with heart-rate sensing, stronger ANC, live translation via iOS 26, smaller case, $249 preorder, ships Sept 19.
Apple Unveils iPhone 17 Lineup and Ultra-Thin iPhone Air
Apple launched iPhone 17, the slim iPhone Air, upgraded Apple Watch models and AirPods Pro 3 with camera, display, and health-focused updates.
Apple’s iPhone 17 Launch Highlights AI Gap and a Third‑Party Path
Apple unveiled iPhone 17 lineup and iPhone Air but leaned away from AI. Third‑party models could close the gap and preserve Apple’s hardware focus.
Apple Unveils Watch Series 11 Ultra 3 and SE 3
Apple introduced three new watches with hypertension alerts, Sleep Score, 5G, satellite SOS, faster S10 chip, and improved battery and displays.
Tesla Seeks Airport Ride‑Hail Permits in California
Tesla asked SF, San Jose, and Oakland airports about ride‑hail permits as it runs a limited charter service while regulatory hurdles for robotaxis remain.