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Instagram Launches Pilot for 90-Minute Horizontal Video Format to Target Creators
Instagram is testing a new horizontal video format called Features, allowing selected US creators to upload content up to 90 minutes long.
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Launch-day iPhone Duo units spark widespread concern as inner hinge displays fracture
Early buyers of the iPhone Duo report inner screen fractures along the hinge on launch day, triggering high repair stakes and intense industry scrutiny.
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Apple’s First Foldable Phone Launches With Extreme Supply Constraints and Strict Store Rules
Apple’s iPhone Duo launched Friday with strict purchase limits and regional walk-in rules, while initial online orders faced backorders stretching into January.
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Apple’s First Foldable Smartphone Sells Out Instantly, Pushing Deliveries Into 2027
Apple’s first foldable smartphone, the iPhone Duo, sold out within minutes of pre-orders opening, with shipping estimates immediately slipping into January 2027.
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Apple Prepares New Compact Tablet Generation as Unreleased Accessory Appears Online
Apple’s French regulatory listings reveal an unreleased Smart Folio accessory, pointing to an upcoming OLED iPad mini refresh with significant hardware upgrades.
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Market Flood: Premium and Rugged Cases Launch for iPhone 18 Pro Series
Following the iPhone 18 Pro pre-order launch, a diverse array of protective cases from major brands is now available, ranging from rugged to minimalist designs.
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Apple Debuts Foldable iPhone Under New CEO John Ternus
Apple unveils its first foldable iPhone today in Cupertino, marking a critical leadership transition as new CEO John Ternus takes the stage.
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Apple iPhone 18 Launch: Expected Price Hikes and Hardware Shifts
As Apple prepares for its September 9 event, reports indicate significant price increases and major hardware upgrades for the upcoming iPhone 18 Pro lineup.
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Mysterious ‘Ox Alpha’ AI Model Disrupts Market with Massive Free Token Offering
An anonymous AI model, Ox Alpha, has appeared on OpenRouter offering 100 trillion free tokens daily, sparking intense speculation about its true developer.
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xAI Launches Grok 4.6 with Persistent Agentic Capabilities and Video Generation
xAI has released Grok 4.6, featuring a persistent AI agent and advanced video generation capabilities, marking a shift toward autonomous task execution.
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ServiceNow Shares Climb 6.8% Amid Sustained AI and Cybersecurity Optimism
ServiceNow shares rose 6.8% on Wednesday as investors doubled down on the company’s AI and cybersecurity strategy following a strong quarterly earnings rebound.
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Bending Spoons to Acquire Airtable for $1.28 Billion
Bending Spoons has announced a $1.28 billion cash deal to acquire database startup Airtable, marking its first move since going public in July.
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Elon Musk Announces Grok 4.6 Launch Timeline and Grok 4.7 Development
SpaceXAI will launch the 1.5T Grok 4.6 model on August 7, with a 2.1T parameter Grok 4.7 upgrade following shortly as the company accelerates AI innovation.
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ChatGPT Services Restored Following Major Global Outage
OpenAI has restored ChatGPT and API services globally after a widespread technical outage disrupted access for users on July 25, 2026.
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Samsung Reimagines Foldable Market with Galaxy Z Fold 8 Launch
Samsung has launched the Galaxy Z Fold 8, featuring a new passport-style aspect ratio and advanced battery technology to maintain its lead in the foldable market.