May 29, 2026Twila Rosenbaum
Google has announced the Fitbit Air, a compact screenless wearable similar to the Whoop strap. It features an AI-powered health coach, continuous heart rate monitoring, sleep stage analysis, and automatic activity detection. Weighing only 12 grams, it offers a comfortable fit with multiple band options. Pre-orders start now for $100, with a special Steph Curry edition for $130.
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May 29, 2026Twila Rosenbaum
Apple has agreed to a $250 million settlement in a class-action lawsuit over misleading claims about its AI-powered Siri. The company showcased the updated assistant at WWDC 2024 but failed to deliver it. The settlement covers US iPhone 16 and 15 Pro buyers. Apple will not admit fault, and the new Siri is now expected in iOS 27 with Google's Gemini models.
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May 29, 2026Twila Rosenbaum
Apple's WWDC 2026 is set to focus on performance improvements and a major Siri overhaul. The company plans a Snow Leopard-esque stability update, a more conversational Siri with Gemini integration, and new AI features across its operating systems. Here's what to expect from the June conference.
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May 28, 2026Twila Rosenbaum
Escalating Middle East conflicts create new insider risk challenges for organizations. AI-powered UEBA tools can identify behavioral anomalies that traditional systems miss. Security teams must adapt to threats from both human insiders and AI agents operating at machine speed.
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May 28, 2026Twila Rosenbaum
Bunnings has unveiled Buddy, an AI shopping assistant powered by Google Gemini, at Google Cloud Next 2026. The agentic commerce tool helps customers plan projects like building a deck, using multimodal capabilities to accept text and images. Replacing the existing chatbot, Buddy provides expert advice and links to DIY videos, aiming to transform e-commerce from product search to project search. The assistant will roll out in New Zealand later this year, with plans to integrate loyalty data.
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May 28, 2026Twila Rosenbaum
The government has terminated its Royal Mail pension scheme contract with Capita due to repeated failures to meet milestones. This comes amid ongoing pressure over Capita's botched administration of the Civil Service Pension Scheme. The Cabinet Office will ensure service continuity while transitioning to a new contract.
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May 28, 2026Twila Rosenbaum
During UK Fintech Week, the government declared plans to modernise payment services regulation, fund innovation, and integrate the Payment Systems Regulator into the FCA. The package aims to maintain the UK's status as a global fintech leader.
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May 28, 2026Twila Rosenbaum
The latest Computer Weekly ezine examines the Home Office's ambitious police technology reform programme, focusing on AI and facial recognition deployment. It also features an interview with Lenovo's global CIO about growing the services business, and a guide for CISOs on navigating the AI security landscape.
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May 28, 2026Twila Rosenbaum
Winnie Harlow appeared on the Today show on World Vitiligo Day to discuss her skincare brand and wax figure, but was surprised by video messages from women who credit her with helping them love their skin. The model teared up as one supporter called her 'so beautiful, so bold, so inspiring.' Harlow said she has become the big sister she always wanted.
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