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Elon Musk’s AI Safety Plan: Let Rival Companies Test Each Other’s Models
Elon Musk wants rival AI companies to test each other’s models before release, creating an independent safety checkpoint for frontier AI.
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Agility’s New Digit 5 Robot Has $300M in Orders — But There’s a Catch
Agility Robotics unveiled Digit 5 with $300 million in orders, new human-safety features and a 2027 launch, but filings reveal key buyer caveats.
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Meta One Pricing Explained: What $2.99, $7.99 and $19.99 Get You
Meta launches Meta One globally with plans starting at $2.99, bundling AI features and premium tools across Instagram, Facebook and WhatsApp.
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China’s Answer to AI Safety: More Controls, Not Slower Development
China is emphasizing technical controls for AI agents as U.S. leaders debate slowing frontier AI, raising new questions for businesses deploying autonomous systems.
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Meta’s Camera-Free Smart Glasses Could Solve Privacy Problems
Meta reportedly plans camera-free Luna smart glasses centered on voice AI, potentially easing recording concerns while leaving privacy questions.
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6 iPhone 18 Pro Accessories to Check Out in 2026
Apple’s iPhone 18 Pro accessory lineup includes three MagSafe cases, two carrying straps, and a FineWoven Wallet with Find My.
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AirPods 5: Should You Pay $20 More for the Wireless Charging Case?
The $149 AirPods 5 add stem volume control, broader charging support, a Find My case speaker, and longer battery life over the $129 version.
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iPhone 18 Pro vs iPhone 17 Pro: Should You Upgrade?
iPhone 18 Pro adds a new camera, faster chip, better battery life, and more storage. Here’s whether those upgrades are enough to leave the 17 Pro behind.
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Musk’s X Corp and SpaceXAI Drop Apple From Antitrust Case, OpenAI Fight Continues
Musk’s companies are seeking to dismiss Apple from their AI antitrust lawsuit with prejudice, while their claims against OpenAI continue.
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Huawei Unveils 3D Data Center: AI Clusters Could Scale Beyond 100,000 Cards
Huawei unveiled a four-layer 3D data center designed for massive AI clusters as it pushes prefabrication and standardized infrastructure.
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Google Lets Engineers Use Claude for Coding as Gemini Remains the Default
Google is expanding Claude Opus 5 access for internal coding while keeping Gemini as its primary model, signaling a broader shift toward multi-model AI.
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Trump Calls Nvidia CEO Mid-Speech, Dismisses AI Takeover Fears as ‘Hoax’
President Trump called Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang during the All-In Summit, dismissing AI takeover fears as debate grows over AI safety and data centers.
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Build an Illustrated Book Catalog Without an Illustrator
IllustratorMagic writes, illustrates, and formats children's books from a description, for one payment.
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Moto Watch Ultra vs. Google Pixel Watch 5: Which Android Watch Gives You More for the Money?
Moto Watch Ultra costs less with LTE, while Pixel Watch 5 counters with newer software, more sizes, and deeper health features.
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Apple Adds New Parental Controls to iPhone, iPad and Mac: Here’s What Changes
Apple is rolling out new parental controls for iPhone, iPad and Mac, including website approvals, Screen Time changes and expanded safety tools.
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Humanity AI Opens $10M Grant Call as $500M Push Takes Aim at Unequal AI Access
Humanity AI has opened a $10 million grant program as part of a $500 million effort to give more communities influence over how AI is developed.
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iPhone 18 Pro Prices Vary Across Southeast Asia — Here’s Where They Cost the Most
Apple’s iPhone 18 Pro pricing varies across five Southeast Asian markets, with different countries topping the Pro and Pro Max rankings.
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Microsoft Issues Out-of-Band Windows Update After September Patch Breaks Remote Desktop, Hyper-V
Microsoft released an out-of-band Windows update to fix Remote Desktop, Hyper-V Linux sharing, and USB audio issues caused by its September patch.
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Best Budget Laptops for 2026: 5 Picks Under $800
Five budget laptops under $800 stand out for different reasons, from OLED displays and 16GB RAM to long battery life and premium portable designs.
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Best Conversation Intelligence Software for Sales Teams in 2026
I compared the best conversation intelligence software for analyzing sales calls, coaching reps, identifying deal risk, and turning buyer conversations into action.
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