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Hardware
Apple today launched the iPhone 17 Pro and iPhone 17 Pro Max, introducing a redesigned body, upgraded camera system, and the company’s latest A19 Pro chipset. The new flagship models also feature larger batteries and start at higher base storage tiers. New Design and Thermal System In a departure
Hardware
Apple has officially unveiled the iPhone Air, its slimmest iPhone to date, measuring an astonishing 5.6mm in thickness. The launch represents not just a leap in design but also the start of a broader strategy to reinvent the iPhone lineup over the next three years. A New Design Benchmark
Hardware
At its “Awe-dropping” event on Tuesday, Apple introduced the long-anticipated third-generation AirPods Pro, marking the first major refresh of its flagship earbuds since 2022. Priced at $249, the new AirPods Pro bring health-focused sensors, smarter software features, and a sleeker design to Apple’s most advanced earbuds. Heart-Rate Tracking Arrives
Semiconductors
At its AI Infrastructure Summit on Tuesday, Nvidia announced a new GPU, the Rubin CPX, specifically engineered to handle context windows larger than 1 million tokens. The breakthrough marks a major step in enabling AI models to process and reason over unprecedented volumes of data. Built for long-context AI The
Military & Defense
The US Army has awarded contracts to two competing industry teams — one led by Anduril Industries Inc. in partnership with Meta Platforms Inc., and another led by Rivet Industries Inc. — to develop prototypes for a next-generation combat goggle system. While the Army did not disclose the total program value or
Tech
Google has unveiled its new Pixel 10 series, and with it, a clear statement: the future of smartphones is AI-first. Announced during Wednesday’s Made by Google livestream, the Pixel 10 lineup arrives just weeks ahead of Apple’s expected iPhone 17 reveal — a release widely expected to bring only
Health
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved the first-ever glucose monitoring system designed specifically for weight loss, developed by health-tech startup Signos. The decision, announced Wednesday, creates a new pathway for Americans seeking to manage their weight outside of traditional treatments like medication or surgery. A New Option Beyond
Manufacturing
Apple is accelerating its shift away from China by expanding iPhone production in India, with five factories — including two recently opened plants — now manufacturing the company’s flagship device. For the first time, all four models of the upcoming iPhone 17 will be assembled in India ahead of their global
Games
This September, Nvidia’s GeForce Now cloud gaming service is getting its biggest upgrade in years. For the first time, Ultimate subscribers will have access to Nvidia’s latest Blackwell GPUs, effectively renting the power of an RTX 5080 with 48GB of memory and DLSS 4 — streamed directly to their
Manufacturing
The mystery buyer behind Foxconn’s recent sale of its Lordstown, Ohio factory has been revealed — and it’s not another automaker. According to Bloomberg News, Japanese tech investment giant SoftBank has acquired the facility, with plans to convert it into a hub for building AI servers as part of
Manufacturing
In a strategic move that signals a shift in the balance of power in the smartphone camera industry, Apple has announced a new partnership with Samsung to develop groundbreaking chip technology at Samsung’s Texas plant. According to a report by The Financial Times, the collaboration will focus on producing
Artificial Intelligence (AI)
In a bold move to cement the United States' position as a global leader in artificial intelligence infrastructure, OpenAI and Oracle announced plans on Tuesday to add 4.5 gigawatts (GW) of data center capacity as part of their joint Stargate initiative. The expansion, which will take place across