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Apple Targets September 2026 for $2,000 iPhone Ultra as Foldable Design Challenges Persist
Apple is pushing toward what could become its most ambitious iPhone redesign in nearly a decade, with leaks and analyst reports pointing to a foldable handset-widely referred to as the "iPhone Ultra"-targeted for a September 2026 debut, even as engineering concerns around the device's hinge system threaten to complicate the timeline. 
Apple is pushing toward what could become its most ambitious iPhone redesign in nearly a decade, with leaks and analyst reports pointing to a foldable handset-widely referred to as the "iPhone Ultra"-targeted for a September 2026 debut, even as engineering concerns around the device's hinge system threaten to complicate the timeline. -
Google Accused of Silencing Staff Criticism as DeepMind AI Work Sparks Israel-Gaza Backlash
Google is facing new scrutiny over its artificial intelligence partnerships and workplace culture after a former employee at Google DeepMind accused the company of retaliatory dismissal following protests against technology allegedly connected to the Israel-Gaza war. 
Google is facing new scrutiny over its artificial intelligence partnerships and workplace culture after a former employee at Google DeepMind accused the company of retaliatory dismissal following protests against technology allegedly connected to the Israel-Gaza war. -
Nearly 600,000 Trump Mobile Buyers Still Waiting as $59 Million in T1 Phone Deposits Sparks Backlash
Nearly 600,000 customers who paid deposits for the Trump Mobile T1 smartphone are still waiting for a device that has yet to materialize almost a year after launch, fueling mounting backlash among supporters of President Donald Trump and prompting renewed scrutiny over the company's promises, refund policies and "Made in the USA" marketing claims. 
Nearly 600,000 customers who paid deposits for the Trump Mobile T1 smartphone are still waiting for a device that has yet to materialize almost a year after launch, fueling mounting backlash among supporters of President Donald Trump and prompting renewed scrutiny over the company's promises, refund policies and "Made in the USA" marketing claims. -
China Blocks Meta’s $2 Billion AI Deal, Escalating U.S.-China Tech Battle Over Strategic Assets
Meta Platforms's reported $2 billion bid to acquire AI startup Manus has been halted by Chinese regulators, marking a sharp escalation in Beijing's efforts to control the flow of advanced technology and talent amid intensifying global competition in artificial intelligence. 
Meta Platforms's reported $2 billion bid to acquire AI startup Manus has been halted by Chinese regulators, marking a sharp escalation in Beijing's efforts to control the flow of advanced technology and talent amid intensifying global competition in artificial intelligence. -
Apple Eyes ‘Ultra’ Tier With Foldable iPhone and OLED MacBook, Expanding Premium Strategy Beyond Pro
Apple Inc. is exploring a major restructuring of its premium product lineup, with internal plans pointing to a new "Ultra" tier that could introduce foldable iPhones and touchscreen MacBooks, according to reports citing sources familiar with the company's roadmap. 
Apple Inc. is exploring a major restructuring of its premium product lineup, with internal plans pointing to a new "Ultra" tier that could introduce foldable iPhones and touchscreen MacBooks, according to reports citing sources familiar with the company's roadmap. -
Apple Intelligence Glitch in China Sparks Regulatory Questions as Feature Pulled Within Hours
Apple Inc.'s push into artificial intelligence in China hit an unexpected snag this week after its "Apple Intelligence" feature briefly appeared on iPhones in mainland China without regulatory approval, only to be removed within hours. The incident, reported by Bloomberg's Mark Gurman, underscores the complex compliance hurdles facing foreign tech firms in the world's largest smartphone market. 
Apple Inc.'s push into artificial intelligence in China hit an unexpected snag this week after its "Apple Intelligence" feature briefly appeared on iPhones in mainland China without regulatory approval, only to be removed within hours. The incident, reported by Bloomberg's Mark Gurman, underscores the complex compliance hurdles facing foreign tech firms in the world's largest smartphone market. -
Apple Reportedly Developing ‘MacBook Ultra’ With OLED Touchscreen and M6 Chips for 2026 Launch
Apple is reportedly preparing a new ultra-premium laptop that could sit above the MacBook Pro in its lineup, potentially introducing a touchscreen OLED display and next-generation M-series processors as the company reshapes its strategy for high-end portable computing. 
Apple is reportedly preparing a new ultra-premium laptop that could sit above the MacBook Pro in its lineup, potentially introducing a touchscreen OLED display and next-generation M-series processors as the company reshapes its strategy for high-end portable computing. -
Sam Altman Tells OpenAI Staff Governments Will Decide How AI Is Used Amid Pentagon Partnership Debate
OpenAI Chief Executive Sam Altman told employees that technology companies ultimately cannot control how governments deploy artificial intelligence systems once they are adopted for official use, underscoring the growing tension between AI developers and policymakers as governments expand their use of advanced software for defense and national-security operations. 
OpenAI Chief Executive Sam Altman told employees that technology companies ultimately cannot control how governments deploy artificial intelligence systems once they are adopted for official use, underscoring the growing tension between AI developers and policymakers as governments expand their use of advanced software for defense and national-security operations. -
ChatGPT Uninstalls Jump 295% After OpenAI Pentagon Contract, Sensor Tower Data Shows
OpenAI's flagship chatbot ChatGPT is facing a wave of consumer backlash after the company secured a contract with the U.S. Department of Defense, triggering a surge in app deletions and negative user reviews that analysts say highlights growing tensions between artificial intelligence development and public concerns about military use. 
OpenAI's flagship chatbot ChatGPT is facing a wave of consumer backlash after the company secured a contract with the U.S. Department of Defense, triggering a surge in app deletions and negative user reviews that analysts say highlights growing tensions between artificial intelligence development and public concerns about military use. -
Meta Trial Reveals 30% of U.S. 10–12-Year-Olds Were on Instagram, Internal Docs Show Zuckerberg Knew
Meta Platforms Inc. Chief Executive Mark Zuckerberg took the witness stand in a Los Angeles courtroom this week as internal company documents surfaced showing executives tracked engagement among children younger than Instagram's stated minimum age of 13. 
Meta Platforms Inc. Chief Executive Mark Zuckerberg took the witness stand in a Los Angeles courtroom this week as internal company documents surfaced showing executives tracked engagement among children younger than Instagram's stated minimum age of 13.
