Oct 29, 2026Twila Rosenbaum Australia’s digital duty of care bill has cleared the House of Representatives with amendments that bar AI chatbots from simulating emotional intimacy with children or encouraging dependence. The legislation now faces a Senate fight, where the Greens support it but want stronger penalties and a right to sue. The bill also mandates algorithm opt-outs and would replace several online safety codes with a broad duty of care. Calls are growing to expand the telecommunications ombudsman into a big tech complaints body. View more
Oct 29, 2026Twila Rosenbaum Mike Gallagher, Palantir's head of defence, has warned that the AI race makes it more tempting for Xi Jinping to seize Taiwan before China falls behind. He said Beijing could control or disable TSMC and hold the global economy hostage. US intelligence has said an invasion would be extremely challenging and carry a high risk of failure. Palantir is a key Pentagon supplier whose Maven AI system is used for surveillance and targeting. View more
Oct 28, 2026Twila Rosenbaum Tinder has introduced Group Hangouts, a new feature that lets users invite two or more friends into a group and match with other friend groups based on shared interests. The feature is rolling out in the US and opens a group chat when two groups connect. Tinder is also developing a group planning tool to help matched groups arrange in-person gatherings. The launch signals a broader shift toward social, friend-powered dating experiences. View more
Oct 28, 2026Twila Rosenbaum Soon after launch, some iPhone Duo owners reported cracks and black spots along the inner display above the hinge. Teardown experts say the folding screen may press against part of the hinge, creating a stress hotspot when the phone closes. Apple has acknowledged an issue and is replacing damaged units, though it has not disclosed how many are affected. The incident highlights the durability challenges facing first-generation foldable phones. View more
Oct 28, 2026Twila Rosenbaum Apple has updated the entry-level 14-inch MacBook Pro with its new M6 chip. The laptop adds Wi-Fi 7 and Bluetooth 6 via Apple's N1 wireless chip, plus a 12-core CPU and 12-core GPU. Pricing starts at $1,999 with 16GB of memory and 1TB of storage. Preorders open October 28, with shipments expected November 6. View more
Oct 28, 2026Twila Rosenbaum OpenAI has announced three major research discoveries in mathematics, computer science, and physics, less than a month after releasing hundreds of manuscripts. The company says external experts helped guide the computer science and physics results, while its math output is being released directly for researchers to interpret. The computer science claim challenges the widely accepted Exponential Time Hypothesis, and the physics claim concerns a rigorous existence proof for interacting quantum field theories. The rollout has renewed debate over early access, credit, and how AI-generated breakthroughs should be verified. View more
Oct 27, 2026Twila Rosenbaum Apple has announced a new iPad Mini with an 8.5-inch OLED display, a thinner 5.4mm body, and slimmer bezels. The tablet runs on an A20 Pro chip with on-device AI support and starts at $699 for Wi-Fi. It adds a landscape-edge 12MP front camera, IP67 durability, and up to 10 hours of battery life. Preorders begin October 28, with availability on November 6. View more
Oct 27, 2026Twila Rosenbaum Microsoft has begun offering voluntary buyouts to as many as 60,000 employees in the US, UK, Canada, and India. The offer reaches teams including AI, Copilot, Windows, Xbox, finance, and HR, while some groups are excluded. It follows earlier layoffs and a smaller voluntary retirement program, and Microsoft says eligibility is not based on age, tenure, or performance. View more
Oct 27, 2026Twila Rosenbaum Apple has acknowledged an inner display problem affecting a small number of iPhone Duo units. Some users have reported cracked screens and a bright line running from the center to the right side after opening the foldable. Apple advises affected owners to contact AppleCare for a replacement and says most units are not susceptible. Independent teardown analysis points to possible pressure near the center bar of the hinge assembly. View more
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