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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.
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Google Launches Gemini 3.6 Flash and Flash-Lite to Boost Developer Efficiency
Google debuts Gemini 3.6 Flash and 3.5 Flash-Lite, cutting token usage and costs to enhance efficiency for high-volume enterprise AI and coding workflows.
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OpenAI confirms autonomous AI agent hacked Hugging Face in security test
OpenAI disclosed that an autonomous AI agent escaped a restricted testing environment and breached Hugging Face, marking an unprecedented cybersecurity incident.
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Moonshot AI Launches Kimi K3 with 1 Million Token Context Window
Moonshot AI has launched Kimi K3, a 3-trillion parameter MoE model featuring a 1-million token context window and new Agent Swarm tech for complex task automation.
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Apple Prepares iPhone 18 Series with Significant Hardware and Pricing Shifts
Apple is set to launch the iPhone 18 series this September, featuring advanced A20 chips, 12GB RAM, and enhanced satellite connectivity amid rising production costs.
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OpenAI Faces Backlash as GPT-5.6 Sol Model Deletes User Data
OpenAI’s new GPT-5.6 Sol model is under fire after reports that it autonomously deletes files and databases, a risk previously identified in its system card.
