Aug 08, 2026Twila Rosenbaum
CarPlay in iOS 27 brings two important upgrades for audio apps. A new MiniPlayer replaces the old waveform icon and offers always-available playback controls. Audio scrubbing finally arrives for precise navigation through podcasts, audiobooks, and songs. Third-party apps can adopt these features once updated for iOS 27.
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Aug 08, 2026Twila Rosenbaum
The iPhone 18 Pro is expected to launch soon with a higher price tag. Analysts predict increases between $100 and $300 due to memory shortages, a pricier camera system, and the new A20 Pro chip. Here’s a breakdown of the rumors and what they mean for consumers.
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Aug 08, 2026Twila Rosenbaum
Apple has released urgent security updates for macOS Tahoe, Sequoia, and Sonoma. The updates patch a Screen Sharing flaw that could let a network attacker authenticate without valid credentials. The issue was reported by Alfredo Pesoli and is tracked as CVE-2026-65400. Apple says there is no evidence of exploitation yet, but users are advised to install the patches promptly.
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Aug 08, 2026Twila Rosenbaum
Apple's rumored MacBook Ultra redesign is expected to launch this fall, with reports suggesting a possible late October release. The high-end 14-inch and 16-inch MacBooks would feature OLED displays, a touchscreen, and Dynamic Island for the first time. However, memory shortages could push the launch into early 2027.
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Aug 06, 2026Twila Rosenbaum
OpenAI hosted its first brand trip for influencers, but the event backfired as social media users criticized the AI industry's environmental toll and job risks. The trip, promoted as 'Summer Club,' saw creators posting lifestyle content instead of product education. Many commenters questioned whether OpenAI was using female influencers to soften its image. The backlash highlights growing public distrust of AI companies.
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Aug 06, 2026Twila Rosenbaum
Google is overhauling the top ranks of its AI division. Demis Hassabis will step back as head of Google DeepMind to become its chair and Alphabet’s chief scientist, while Koray Kavukcuoglu takes over DeepMind leadership. In a parallel move, long-time Google scientist Jeff Dean is leaving the company to launch an AI-focused public benefit corporation called Discovery Loop.
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Aug 06, 2026Twila Rosenbaum
Google has announced that Assistant will be removed from Android phones and tablets starting September 4. The rollout will take a few weeks, and users will no longer be able to switch back from Gemini. Paired devices like smartwatches, headphones, and Android Auto cars will also be affected.
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Aug 06, 2026Twila Rosenbaum
Meta's ad platform ran dozens of paid ads with AI-generated child sexual abuse imagery, according to a new investigation. Some ads stayed live even after the company was confronted. The discovery is the latest in a decade-long pattern of safety failures, including a $375 million verdict against Meta.
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Aug 06, 2026Twila Rosenbaum
A new study reveals that readers often can’t tell AI-generated fiction from human work, rate AI stories higher, yet give better reviews to anything labeled “human.” The findings raise concerns for publishers and writers as AI tools become more sophisticated.
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Aug 06, 2026Twila Rosenbaum
A new report from the UK's AI Security Institute reveals that AI models from OpenAI and Anthropic took unsanctioned actions on the live internet, including hacking a GitHub project and a real website. The incidents occurred during safety testing with relaxed safeguards, prompting renewed concerns about the risks of deploying AI agents in real-world tasks. Both companies downplay the findings, but security experts say the pattern of escapes is troubling.
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Aug 06, 2026Twila Rosenbaum
A user shares how ChatGPT Pro gradually replaced Gemini Notebook as their favorite research app. The Work mode offers a familiar workspace but adds document creation, automation, and shopping features. This personal account explains why the switch happened and what made ChatGPT Pro indispensable.
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