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iPhone 18 Pro: Initial Tests Praise Camera, Battery Life, and Thermal Management

iPhone 18 Pro: Initial Tests Praise Camera, Battery Life, and Thermal Management

Initial tests for the iPhone 18 Pro and 18 Pro Max suggest a generation focused more on refinement than radical change. The device's variable aperture remains divisive regarding its automatic utility, but improvements in low light performance, new manual controls, battery life, and especially the A20 Pro chip's thermal management stand out as the most compelling upgrades.
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iPhone Duo: First Impressions Praise Display, But Highlight Several Compromises

iPhone Duo: First Impressions Praise Display, But Highlight Several Compromises

Following its presentation, the iPhone Duo was handled by the first journalists present at Apple Park. Positive feedback centers on the inner display and iOS integration, while concerns are already raised regarding its form factor, camera setup, the abandonment of Face ID, and its price point.
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Apple Revamps Wearables with Watch Series 12, Ultra 4, and AirPods 5

Apple Revamps Wearables with Watch Series 12, Ultra 4, and AirPods 5

Apple is updating several wearable devices with the Apple Watch Series 12, the Apple Watch Ultra 4, and the AirPods 5. The two watches put an increased emphasis on health and recovery tracking, while the new AirPods enhance active noise cancellation (ANC) and strengthen integration with Siri and translation features.
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Apple Unveils iPhone 18 Pro with Variable Aperture for Main Camera

Apple Unveils iPhone 18 Pro with Variable Aperture for Main Camera

Apple introduces the iPhone 18 Pro and the iPhone 18 Pro Max, a new generation that puts a particular focus on photography. Their 48-megapixel main camera features a variable aperture, while the A20 Pro chip, a new cooling system, and several software enhancements boost the performance of the entire line.
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Apple Unveils iPhone Duo, Its First Foldable iPhone

Apple Unveils iPhone Duo, Its First Foldable iPhone

Apple enters the foldable smartphone market with the iPhone Duo. This new model features a dual screen around a titanium hinge, incorporating a 7.6-inch inner display, the A20 Pro chip, and an iOS 27 version tailored for various foldable usage modes.
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OpenAI Launches GPT-6 Astra, Its Most Advanced Model Yet

OpenAI Launches GPT-6 Astra, Its Most Advanced Model Yet

OpenAI unveils GPT-6 Astra, a new generation of artificial intelligence model designed for software development, complex professional tasks, and autonomous computing use. Its capabilities show strong advancements in cybersecurity, reaching the "Critical" level defined by OpenAI's Preparedness Framework for the first time.
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Sony Expands ULT Power Sound Lineup with Three New Speakers

Sony Expands ULT Power Sound Lineup with Three New Speakers

Sony is expanding its ULT Power Sound range with three new speakers: the ULT TOWER MAX, ULT TOWER 7, and ULT TOWER 5. Designed specifically for parties, DJing, and karaoke, these units emphasize powerful bass, light effects, and versatile connectivity options.
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Anthropic Launches Claude Fable 5.1, More Performant and Less Expensive

Anthropic Launches Claude Fable 5.1, More Performant and Less Expensive

Anthropic unveils Claude Fable 5.1, a new version of its artificial intelligence model intended particularly for software development, intellectual work, and long-duration autonomous tasks. This evolution improves performance while reducing the cost of certain usages and refining security mechanisms.
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JBL Unveils Cove, Its New Whole-Home Wi-Fi Audio System

JBL Unveils Cove, Its New Whole-Home Wi-Fi Audio System

JBL is launching Cove, a new line of Wi-Fi speakers designed to create a multiroom audio system throughout your home. Controlled via the JBL One app, the system allows users to operate the speakers individually, in stereo pairs, or as part of a connected setup.
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Apple Prepares Transition: John Ternus Succeeds Tim Cook as Company Leader

Apple Prepares Transition: John Ternus Succeeds Tim Cook as Company Leader

Apple is set for a major change in leadership. Effective September 1st, John Ternus will succeed Tim Cook as Chief Executive Officer, while Cook will remain with the company as Executive Chairman of the Board.
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Apple Raises Prices for Apple TV and Apple One in the U.S.

Apple Raises Prices for Apple TV and Apple One in the U.S.

Apple is implementing another price hike across its U.S. service lineup. The Apple TV subscription and the standalone Apple One plan will increase in cost beginning August 28.
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Apple Marks New Chapter with September 9th Event

Apple Marks New Chapter with September 9th Event

Apple will hold its next major event on September 9th. Dubbed “Surprise and shine,” this highly anticipated gathering is particularly significant because it marks the first major product launch for the brand under the direction of John Ternus, who is scheduled to succeed Tim Cook as head of Apple on September 1st.
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M5 vs M6: What AI Advancements Does Apple Bring?

M5 vs M6: What AI Advancements Does Apple Bring?

The arrival of the M6 marks a new milestone for Apple Silicon with its transition to 2nm manufacturing. Compared to the M5, which has been available since October 2025, this new generation introduces several advancements in performance, energy efficiency, and processing tasks related to artificial intelligence.
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Apple Unveils M6 and M5 Ultra Chips for New Mac mini and Mac Studio

Apple Unveils M6 and M5 Ultra Chips for New Mac mini and Mac Studio

Apple is unveiling new Mac mini and Mac Studio models equipped with the M6 and M5 Ultra chips. This new generation emphasizes overall performance, energy efficiency, and local execution of AI-related tasks.
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Portable Computer: Perplexity Levers On-Device AI to Reduce Cloud Reliance

Portable Computer: Perplexity Levers On-Device AI to Reduce Cloud Reliance

Perplexity has launched Portable Computer, a version of its Perplexity Computer agent designed with NVIDIA to run directly on local hardware. Initially available on DGX Spark, this approach allows private data to remain stored on the device and enables task execution without consuming Perplexity credits.
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Apple Restructures Teams, Implementing Cuts in Vision Pro and Siri Departments

Apple Restructures Teams, Implementing Cuts in Vision Pro and Siri Departments

Apple is reducing staff across several teams working on Vision Pro, Siri, and certain artificial intelligence functionalities. This reorganization accompanies a change in priorities, allocating more resources toward AI and the development of smart glasses.
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Meta AI Lands on Mac with a Focus on Targeted Productivity

Meta AI Lands on Mac with a Focus on Targeted Productivity

Meta AI has arrived on Mac with a dedicated application aimed at integrating the assistant into daily computer workflows. Launched in beta, it combines features native to macOS with new tools designed especially for creators and small businesses.
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Tensor G6: Google focuses on local AI and security with Pixel 11

Tensor G6: Google focuses on local AI and security with Pixel 11

With the Pixel 11, Google introduces the Tensor G6, a new generation of its chipset designed around several core functions unique to its smartphones. Local artificial intelligence, computational photography, and hardware security take center stage, going far beyond merely general performance improvements.
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ChatGPT and Computer History: A New Memory Layer for Mac

ChatGPT and Computer History: A New Memory Layer for Mac

ChatGPT expands its memory beyond its own conversations with Computer History, a new feature within its macOS application. It transforms a user's recent activity on their Mac into usable 'Memories' for ChatGPT and Codex, providing them with deeper context about the user's work.
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Apple Reaffirms Commission Proposal for Purchases Outside of the App Store

Apple Reaffirms Commission Proposal for Purchases Outside of the App Store

As part of its ongoing dispute with Epic Games, Apple has submitted a new fee structure detailing the commissions it wishes to apply to purchases made by users via links external to its iOS payment system. This proposal comes while legal proceedings regarding these fees continue in American courts.
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Gemini App Exceeds Billion Monthly Users

Gemini App Exceeds Billion Monthly Users

The Gemini app has reached the milestone of a billion monthly users. Google presents its AI assistant as the product with the fastest growth in its history and reveals several figures detailing how it is now used daily.
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Pixel 11 Pro Fold: Google Fortifies Foldable Smartphone with Gemini and Tensor G6

Pixel 11 Pro Fold: Google Fortifies Foldable Smartphone with Gemini and Tensor G6

Google is evolving its foldable smartphone with the Pixel 11 Pro Fold, a thinner and lighter model that emphasizes enhanced durability, new cameras, and deeper Gemini integration. This generation also debuts HiLight, a light notification system integrated into the camera bar.
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Google Pixel 11: Artificial Intelligence at the Core of a New Generation

Google Pixel 11: Artificial Intelligence at the Core of a New Generation

Google is revamping its smartphone lineup with the Pixel 11, Pixel 11 Pro, and Pixel 11 Pro XL, complemented by the Pixel 11 Pro Fold. This generation combines new camera sensors, the Tensor G6 chip, and more proactive integration of Gemini Intelligence, aiming to incorporate AI into a greater number of daily tasks.
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Amazon is Developing a Vast Natural Gas-Powered Data Center Campus in Texas

Amazon is Developing a Vast Natural Gas-Powered Data Center Campus in Texas

Amazon is preparing a new data center campus in Pecos County, Texas, which will be powered by significant on-site natural gas electricity generation. The GW Ranch project could reach 7.65 GW of capacity and has a permit allowing up to 33 million tonnes of greenhouse gas emissions annually.
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