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Apple Opens iPhone Duo Pre-Order Setup Ahead of Friday Launch
Customers can now configure iPhone Duo orders online to expedite checkout when pre-sales begin on October 16.
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Meta Uses Idle AI Inference Capacity to Enhance Ads Recommendations
Meta engineered a system that aggregates scattered idle inference resources to improve ad relevance without ordering new hardware capacity.
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Harvard study finds AI coding boosts output but slows final software delivery
Research shows AI increases code volume by 30 percent, yet human review delays negate productivity gains and extend merge times.
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Ahold Delhaize Takes Systems Offline After Cybersecurity Incident
The global retail giant confirmed it is isolating network segments to contain a security issue, while physical stores remain open for customers.
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Cloudflare Logpush Adds SQL Transformers for Real-Time Data Redaction and Filtering
Cloudflare has integrated SQL-based Transformers into Logpush, enabling teams to filter, reshape, and redact log data before it is exported to external destinations.
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Googlebooks Laptops Face Connectivity and Stability Issues in Early Reviews
Early hands-on testing of Googlebooks laptops reveals severe connectivity flaws and software instability that affect core productivity software performance.
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Global smartphone shipments drop 20% in Q3 2026 as Apple hits 22% share
Counterpoint Research data shows a 14-year low in global Q3 shipments driven by memory shortages, while Apple’s market share reached 22 percent.
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Apple Launches Indie Games Week on App Store With Seven New Titles
Apple highlights seven upcoming indie games during its App Store celebration, featuring titles like Sifu and No Man’s Sky.
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Hello Games brings No Man's Sky to iOS with October 28 release date
The sci-fi exploration game arrives on iPhone and iPad with full single-player content, excluding multiplayer and settlements at launch.
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Bloomberg Analysis: 1GW AI Data Center in Texas Could Cost $30 Billion
Building a 1GW facility in Abilene requires $17B for chips and $3B for power, according to a new Bloomberg cost breakdown.
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Sekoia Launches Digital Risk Platform to Track Stolen Credentials and Identity Breaches
Sekoia introduces a new monitoring service that connects exposure data from dark web markets to the threat actors behind identity-led breaches.
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Android flagships may feature built-in cooling fans for peak chip performance
Reporters note that smartphone manufacturers are exploring integrated active fans to manage heat and sustain high performance in upcoming Android devices.
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DeepSeek to Lead Seed Round for Robot AI Startup Winverse, Bloomberg Reports
Artificial intelligence firm DeepSeek is set to lead a multi-million-dollar seed investment in robotics startup Winverse, valuing the company at approximately $400 million.
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Nothing Begins Stable Android 17 Rollout for Phone (3)
Nothing has launched the stable version of its operating system update for its flagship device, following a beta testing period.
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Frore Introduces Diamond-Infused Coldplates for High-Power AI Chips
Frore Systems launches LiquidJet Diamond coldplates that use diamond wafers to lower GPU temperatures by up to 22C for next-gen AI servers.
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Google launches Fitbit Edge, a slim smartwatch priced at $180
The new wearable bridges the gap between the Pixel Watch 5 and Fitbit Air, offering GPS and a touchscreen in a thinner aluminum frame.
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Yandex services offline after Ukrainian drones strike three Russian datacenters
Drone attacks on Yandex facilities in Sasovo, Kaluga and Vladimir have disabled cloud and payment platforms for users.
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OnePlus launches 16 in China with 9000mAh battery and 185Hz display
The OnePlus 16 debuts in China featuring a massive silicon-carbon battery, a high-refresh OLED screen, and upgraded cameras, marking the brand's first flagship since exiting Western markets.
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Gigabyte GO27Q24G OLED Monitor Delivers 240Hz Refresh and 1300 Nits Brightness for $350
The new 27-inch QHD display offers high-end gaming features at a low price point, according to Tom's Hardware testing.
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Microsoft to deploy Maia 300 AI chip for inference in 2027
The third-generation processor, built on TSMC’s N2P node, will serve as Microsoft’s primary system for artificial intelligence inference tasks.
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Google Expands Health Guardian to Fitbit Air and Edge for Premium Users
Google brings its Health Guardian monitoring suite to Fitbit Air and Edge for subscribers, while significantly upgrading automatic workout detection accuracy.
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Google Launches $180 Fitbit Edge, Discontinues Charge Line
The new wearable features an oval display and replaces the Charge 6, serving as a gateway for Google Health app adoption.
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White House Restores UK AI Safety Institute Access to Frontier Models
The US administration has reversed its September block, allowing the British agency to resume early testing of advanced AI systems from major tech firms.
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Weak Password Exposes 8.8 Million Records in Denmark’s Population Register
Attackers used a leaked password to abuse authorized access to Denmark’s CPR system, exposing personal data of nearly 9 million people.