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OpenAI CEO Sam Altman at GPT-5.6 launch event as Sol, Terra and Luna go public

OpenAI Releases GPT-5.6 Sol, Terra and Luna to the Public With ChatGPT Work for Enterprise

OpenAI on Thursday released its GPT-5.6 model family to developers worldwide, ending a two-week government-only preview. Sol, Terra, and Luna now have public API pricing, and ChatGPT Work lands as an enterprise

July 10, 2026

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ChatGPT browser interface replacing the discontinued Atlas AI browser

OpenAI Kills Its Atlas AI Browser After Nine Months to Focus on ChatGPT as Hub

OpenAI is shutting down Atlas, its AI browser launched in October 2025, less than a year after launch. Agentic browsing capabilities move into a new ChatGPT Chrome extension and desktop app as the company declares 'the browser is a feature,

July 10, 2026

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Meta AI app on smartphone screen representing Meta Muse Spark 1.1 launch

Meta Launches Muse Spark 1.1 to Challenge OpenAI and Anthropic in AI Coding Tools Race

Meta launched Muse Spark 1.1 on Thursday, an agentic AI model for coding priced at $1.25

Meta AI data centre construction site north of Edmonton Alberta Canada C$13 billion investment

Meta to Build C$13 Billion AI Data Centre in Alberta, Its First in Canada

Meta announced plans to build a C$13 billion AI data centre north of Edmonton, Alberta —

Futuristic OpenAI AI smartphone concept showing agentic AI interface with Qualcomm and MediaTek chip integration

OpenAI Enters Smartphone Race with AI Agent Phone Plan: Qualcomm, MediaTek, and Luxshare Reportedly in Chip and Manufacturing Push

The race to redefine the smartphone is entering a new phase, one that moves beyond incremental upgrades into a deeper rethinking of how devices function. OpenAI, long known for its advances in

April 28, 2026

Artificial Intelligence·News·Technology

iPhone 18 Pro Max concept design showing advanced triple camera system and premium titanium frame

iPhone 18 Pro Max India Price Leak Reveals Shock 2026 Launch Date and Major Camera Upgrade Over iPhone 18 Pro

Apple’s next flagship cycle is rapidly taking shape as multiple independent leaks point toward a September 2026 launch window for the iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max. The upcoming lineup

May 27, 2026

News·Technology

Motorola Razr Ultra 2026 foldable phone leaked design with dual display

Motorola Razr Ultra 2026 Leak Signals Foldable Dominance as Apple Fold Threat Looms

Motorola’s next big bet on foldables is arriving at a moment of both promise and pressure. The company is expected to unveil its Razr 2026 lineup on April 29, headlined by the

May 27, 2026

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Google Gemini proactive assistance feature showing AI suggestions on smartphone screen

Google Gemini’s Proactive Assistance Leak Signals the End of Passive AI Assistants

Google appears to be preparing one of its most aggressive transformations yet for Gemini, signaling a decisive shift from reactive chatbots to fully proactive digital assistants. A series of leaks and code

April 28, 2026

Artificial Intelligence·News·Technology

Google NotebookLM interface showing AI source summarization and document processing features

Google NotebookLM Gets Major Upgrade: Smarter Source Handling, Custom Audio Overviews, and Powerful Productivity Boost

Google’s NotebookLM is undergoing one of its most significant evolutions since launch, shifting from a simple AI note-taking assistant into a deeply integrated research and learning system. The latest improvements focus on

April 29, 2026

Artificial Intelligence·News·Technology

iPhone showing iOS 26.4.2 update fixing notification privacy bug used by FBI

Apple Rushes Out iOS 26.4.2 After FBI Exploits iPhone Flaw to Extract Deleted Messages

Apple’s latest iPhone update arrived quietly this week. But behind its modest label, iOS 26.4.2 may be one of the most consequential security patches in recent years. The update was rushed out

April 27, 2026

News·Technology

Samsung Messages shutdown 2026 replaced by Google Messages on Galaxy phones

Samsung Messages Shutdown Confirmed: Millions Forced to Switch as Google Messages Takes Over in 2026

Samsung has confirmed it will discontinue its native Samsung Messages application in July 2026, marking a decisive end to one of the most widely used default apps on Galaxy devices and forcing

April 27, 2026

News·Technology

Windows 11 Insider Program Experimental channel interface update

Microsoft Reboots Windows Insider Program With Experimental Channel to Fix Windows 11 Chaos

Microsoft’s long troubled Windows Insider ecosystem is undergoing its most dramatic transformation in years, as the company attempts to rebuild trust with testers and bring clarity to what had become a confusing

April 27, 2026

News·Technology

Xbox Game Pass price drop with Call of Duty removed from day one access

Microsoft Slashes Xbox Game Pass Price But Drops Call of Duty Bombshell

Microsoft’s latest move to recalibrate its gaming business has landed with a striking contradiction: cheaper access, but diminished immediate value. The company announced a sweeping overhaul of its subscription ecosystem this week,

April 27, 2026

Entertainment·News·Technology

Google Pixel smartphone showing critical battery drain and overheating after April 2026 Android update

Google Pixel Battery Crisis Deepens After April 2026 Update as Users Report Severe Drain and Overheating

Across the Android ecosystem, a growing wave of complaints has placed Google’s Pixel lineup under renewed scrutiny, as users report severe battery drain, overheating, and unstable idle performance following the April 2026

April 27, 2026

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OpenAI Releases GPT-5.6 Sol, Terra and Luna to the Public With ChatGPT Work for Enterprise

OpenAI Kills Its Atlas AI Browser After Nine Months to Focus on ChatGPT as Hub

Meta Launches Muse Spark 1.1 to Challenge OpenAI and Anthropic in AI Coding Tools Race

Meta to Build C$13 Billion AI Data Centre in Alberta, Its First in Canada

OpenAI Enters Smartphone Race with AI Agent Phone Plan: Qualcomm, MediaTek, and Luxshare Reportedly in Chip and Manufacturing Push

iPhone 18 Pro Max India Price Leak Reveals Shock 2026 Launch Date and Major Camera Upgrade Over iPhone 18 Pro

Motorola Razr Ultra 2026 Leak Signals Foldable Dominance as Apple Fold Threat Looms

Google Gemini’s Proactive Assistance Leak Signals the End of Passive AI Assistants

Google NotebookLM Gets Major Upgrade: Smarter Source Handling, Custom Audio Overviews, and Powerful Productivity Boost

Apple Rushes Out iOS 26.4.2 After FBI Exploits iPhone Flaw to Extract Deleted Messages

Samsung Messages Shutdown Confirmed: Millions Forced to Switch as Google Messages Takes Over in 2026

Microsoft Reboots Windows Insider Program With Experimental Channel to Fix Windows 11 Chaos

Microsoft Slashes Xbox Game Pass Price But Drops Call of Duty Bombshell

Google Pixel Battery Crisis Deepens After April 2026 Update as Users Report Severe Drain and Overheating

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