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UK Withdraws Demand for Apple Encryption Backdoor
UK drops mandate forcing Apple to open encrypted iCloud data, reversing a move that prompted Apple to withdraw its ADP feature from Britain.
Ultrahuman Brings Clinical Ovulation Algorithm to Ring Air
Ultrahuman adapts an FDA-cleared intravaginal fertility algorithm into a Ring Air temperature-based Cycle and Ovulation Pro feature with 90%+ accuracy.
OpenAI Launches ChatGPT Go in India at ₹399
OpenAI launches ChatGPT Go in India at ₹399/month with 10x limits, 2x memory, and UPI payments to boost local adoption and subscriptions.
Apple Releases iOS 26 Public Beta 4
Apple released the fourth public beta of iOS 26, matching developer beta 7 with bug fixes and refinements ahead of a likely September launch.
SoftBank Invests $2B in Intel to Back US AI Chips
SoftBank buys $2B of Intel stock at $23/share, signaling confidence in U.S. semiconductor and AI chip production amid Intel restructuring and political scrutiny.
Google Translate Gains AI Model Selector and Practice Mode
Google Translate may add Fast and Advanced AI models plus a gamified practice mode, using Gemini for deeper context and more accurate translations.
Allianz Life Data Breach Exposes 1.1M Customers
Hackers stole personal data of 1.1M Allianz Life customers from a Salesforce CRM. ShinyHunters implicated; Social Security numbers may also be exposed.
Anthropic Gives Claude the Power to End Harmful Chats
Anthropic's Claude can now terminate persistently abusive chats as an experimental 'model welfare' safety measure, sparking ethical debate.
Sam Altman Says We're in an AI Bubble as OpenAI Scales Fast
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman warns of an AI investment bubble, warns on GPT-5 rollout, and outlines massive data center plans amid ChatGPT growth.
Roblox Tightens Safety Rules Against Sexual Content and Adult Hangouts
Roblox bans content that implies sexual activity and restricts virtual bars to ID-verified 17+ users after lawsuits alleging child exploitation.
Microsoft Teases Cheaper Xbox Cloud Gaming Plan
Microsoft hints at a more affordable Xbox Cloud Gaming tier and next-gen consoles with AMD-designed silicon and AI-powered features.
Fortnite Debuts as Instant Play Demo Inside Discord
Nvidia, Discord, and Epic test instant cloud demos letting players play Fortnite inside Discord via GeForce Now with no downloads and a 30-minute trial.