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Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth is set to meet Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei as the Pentagon presses for broader military use of Claude.
The post $200M on the Line: Pentagon Meets Anthropic CEO Over AI Restrictions appeared first on eWEEK.
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Smart glasses let you follow a recipe and ask basic cooking questions hands-free. Here's how my first experience cooking with smart frames went.
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AI safety, especially around images and videos, continues to be an evolving challenge.
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 Apple today provided public beta testers with the second releases of upcoming macOS Tahoe 26.4, tvOS 26.4, and watchOS 26.4 updates for testing purposes. The public betas comes a day after Apple provided the beta to developers, and a week after Apple seeded the first betas.
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Apple still hasn't revealed a foldable iPhone, but the steady drip of leaks suggests the project is moving closer to reality. Over the past few months, analysts and supply-chain watchers have continued to fill in key details, with most reports still pointing to a launch sometime in the second half of 2026. While Apple hasn't confirmed anything publicly, the overall picture is starting to look more consistent.
As always, plans for unreleased Apple hardware can change at any time. Features may shift, timelines can slip and some prototypes may never ship. Even so, recent reporting gives us the clearest sense yet of how Apple's first foldable could take shape and where it might fit in the broader iPhone lineup.
Below, we've rounded up the most credible rumors so far, and we'll keep this guide updated as new details emerge.
When could the iPhone Fold launch?Rumors of a foldable iPhone date back as far as 2017, but more recent reporting suggests Apple has finally locked onto a realistic window. Most sources now point to fall 2026, likely alongside the iPhone 18 lineup, with some supply-chain hints suggesting mass production could begin in mid-2026 if development stays on track.
Mark Gurman has gone back and forth on timing, initially suggesting Apple could launch "as early as 2026," before later writing that the device would ship at the end of 2026 and sell primarily in 2027. Analyst
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 In an August 2024 letter published by The Steve Jobs Archive today, Tim Cook reflected on joining Apple and what he learned from working with Steve Jobs.
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Toaster ovens are one countertop appliance you don't want to skip. Here's everything to know about choosing the right one.
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 Xiaomi will introduce a new software update at this year's Mobile World Congress (MWC) that will reportedly improve connectivity between its own devices and Apple products.
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The multibillion-dollar deal is AMD's latest move to catch up to Nvidia in the lucrative world of selling artificial intelligence chips.
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NEW RESOURCES Spotted on Reddit: DeadStack. From the front page: "DeadStack is your ruthless tech news filter: a real-time aggregator that reads hundreds of sources so you don't have to. It hunts […]
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Need an extra push to lose more weight? Hit the weights.
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China's humanoid robot makers are scaling fast in 2026, led by Unitree and AgiBot, as the market shifts from viral demos to commercial deployment.
The post 7 Next-Gen Chinese Humanoid Robots: From ‘Kung Fu' Spectacles to Factory Workhorses appeared first on eWEEK.
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The rumored shade is reminiscent of OPI's Big Apple Red.
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We're expecting the Galaxy S26, S26 Plus and S26 Ultra to debut at Wednesday's Samsung Unpacked event in San Francisco.
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The Hedgehog Go is the world's first dual-purpose dryer for both hair and winter gear, but does it actually work? I tested it on my own hair and winter accessories.
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Venus, Jupiter, Saturn, Mercury, Uranus and Neptune will all be in the night sky at the same time.
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Until now, you needed to upgrade to a pricier plan for these features.
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Meta has struck a deal with AMD to buy up to six gigawatts worth of AI chips, both companies announced. The agreement is structured in a way that could see AMD issue Meta up to 160 million shares of its common stock provided GPU shipment milestones are achieved — meaning Meta could own up to 10 percent of AMD if the deal fully completes.
Meta plans to purchase six gigawatts of AMD's Instinct GPUs based on the MI450 architecture and optimized for Meta's workloads, with the first gigawatt deployment set to begin in the second half of 2026. AMD and Meta will also expand on their EPYC CPU partnership, with Meta deploying "millions" of AMD EPYC CPUs and become a launch customer for its sixth-generation EPYC CPUs.
The tranche of AMD common stock will vest with the first one gigawatt of shipments, with additional tranches vesting as Meta scales to 6 gigawatts. Vesting is tied to AMD hitting certain stock price thresholds and Meta achieving certain technical and commercial milestones. The deal is very similar to one that AMD structured with OpenAI last year, with AMD obtaining up to a 10 percent stake in AMD in exchange for six gigawatts of Instinct GPUs.
Such deals are being likened to circular transactions that have created a tangle of interconnected dependencies between AI companies and chip manufacturers. Analysts have ob
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 Apple co-founder and former CEO Steve Jobs was born on February 24, 1955, so today would have marked his 71st birthday if he hadn't passed away in 2011 at the age of 56.
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The economics of AI investments are starting to look unsettling, even for investors.
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Sony, Bose and Apple are often considered the top names in premium wireless noise-canceling earbuds, but each has pros and cons. Here's how they compare in my testing.
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Read on for how to tune into the hit show starring Kaitlin Olson on ABC and Hulu.
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Dragon-types are extremely powerful in this Pokemon game. Here's how to catch them early and strengthen your team.
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 We've got just over a week to go until Apple's "Special Experience" on March 4, and we're expecting to see the iPhone 17e announced during the week of the event. The ?iPhone? 17e will be the first update to the new low-cost iPhone 16e that Apple unveiled in February 2025.
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NotebookLM can transform information in surprising ways, and that's why we love it.
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NEW RESOURCES Spotted on Reddit: Epstein Financial Forensics. This is a GitHub repository. From the README: "This repository contains the methodology, findings, and documentation for a computational forensic analysis of the U.S. […]
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Japan aims to mass-produce humanoid robots by 2027 as Hitachi deploys AI-powered models and the government backs a domestic robotics strategy.
The post Japan Eyes Plan to Mass Produce Humanoid Robots By 2027 appeared first on eWEEK.
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The Wall Street Journal reports the graphics and AI chip giant will soon take on Intel, AMD, Qualcomm and Apple for consumer laptop chip supremacy.
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 Anime fans rejoice, as there's a new Neon Genesis Evangelion series on the horizon. This was announced during a 30th anniversary event held in Japan. The bad news? Franchise creator Hideaki Anno won't be writing the scripts.
However, his replacement will be Yoko Taro, the guy who created the video game NieR. He also wears a giant and rather unsettling moon mask for some reason. The NieR franchise is known for rich and complex lore, with a story spanning thousands of years that occasionally dips into a parallel universe.
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Evangelion veteran Kazuya Tsurumaki will be on hand to direct episodes, which is nice for long-time fans. He directed the Rebuild of Evangelion films and the recent Mobile Suit Gundam GQuuuuuuX anime. Composer Keiichi Okabe, from the NieR franchise, is scoring the new show. The new series will be produced by Studio Khara and Cloverworks.
While we know a fair bit about who's behind the scenes of the upcoming show, we don't know anything about the plot. We don't know if it's yet another remake of the original story, a sequel or some kind of spin-off like the chibi-inspired Petit Eva: Evangelion@School
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The researchers say the data could be retrieved from the glass in 10,000 years.
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 Testing on the iOS 26.4 update is continuing, and Apple released the second beta today. The main new feature is an expansion of RCS encryption testing, but there are a few other small tweaks.
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See if you qualify for one of these student-focused discounts.
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These are the best soundbars to upgrade your TV audio for better intelligibility.
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 With the second iOS 26.4 beta, Apple and Google have started testing end-to-end encryption (E2EE) for RCS messages exchanged between iPhone and Android users.
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 Apple's iPhone 18 Pro and ?iPhone 18? Pro Max are expected to resurrect a major feature Samsung's flagship Galaxy smartphones dropped years ago, according to a multitude of rumors.
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 This tiny house embraces the small living movement's humble roots by offering a towable home for two that doesn't break the bank. Featuring a compact single-floor interior, it's currently up for sale for just US$39,000.
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This small appliance can make a huge difference for your health and home.
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You can avoid Google's AI summaries in your search results by simply adjusting your query. Or just switch search engines altogether.
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The Pentagon's deal with Anthropic is in jeopardy due to the company's reservations about the use of its AI technology in the Maduro raid, highlighting the challenges of integrating AI into military operations.
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Gather ‘round, it's time to catch up on the latest batch of Engadget reviews. Whether you missed our in-depth testing of Sony's latest flagship earbuds or a truly unique ASUS laptop, I've compiled our recent reviews so you can get up to speed quickly. Read on for the list that also includes a love letter to a tiny camera and another VPN option that worth considering.
Sony WF-1000XM6
Sony's 1000X earbuds have always been the top pick in our best wireless earbuds guide. With the M6 though, the company doesn't do enough to clearly separate itself from the competition like it has in the past. "The two most obvious places the company is lagging behind the competition is ANC performance and overall voice quality, not to mention my continued dissatisfaction with the fit that Sony's foam tips provide," I wrote.
ASUS Zenbook Duo (2026)
If you're looking for something unique in your next laptop, the
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Not sure where to start with smart plugs? At CNET, these are the tricks we use to make our homes smarter and routines faster.
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Agibot stages live televised gala with over 200 humanoid robots in Shanghai, featuring synchronized dancing, martial arts and acrobatic performances.
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Many people can't recognize a pair of smart glasses. Here's how to know if the glasses are recording you.
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 Apple has launched Apple Music Connect, a new resource for labels, distributors, and partners to manage promotional assets, upload press photos, and help coordinate how artists' music and marketing materials are presented across the streaming service.
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NEW RESOURCES Found via Reddit: Burrfect. From the Reddit announcement: "A major struggle we've had brewing at home is that espresso recipe info is incredibly thin and fragmented. Maybe 85% of the […]
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ByteDance launches Seedance 2.0 AI video model, intensifying competition with OpenAI and expanding its multimodal AI strategy.
The post ByteDance Launches Seedance 2.0 AI Video Model to Rival OpenAI, Google appeared first on eWEEK.
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Scammers are impersonating Microsoft with urgent deadline threats and fake legal language to rush victims into clicking dangerous links.
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Biometric trackers, cellphone location databases and drones are among the surveillance technologies agents are using in their immigration enforcement campaign.
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Recently, a group of scientists claimed they found possible signs of life on a planet called K2-18b. The news made headlines. Researchers said they'd detected sulphur-based gases that, on Earth, are strongly associated with life. But the research caused an uproar in astronomy circles because other scientists don't think the data is strong enough to celebrate an alien find just yet. In fact, they have some real issues with how this whole thing went down, and a new analysis casts further doubt on the findings. NPR science correspondent Nell Greenfieldboyce is here to wade into the controversy — and tell us what all this means for the future of searching for life beyond our solar system.
Want to hear more about new science research? Let us know by emailing shortwave@npr.org.
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Perhaps Steve Jobs was right to limit the amount of time he let his children use iPhones and iPads — a tradition Apple maintains with its Screen Time tool, which lets parents set limits on device use. Now, an extensive UNESCO report suggests that letting kids spend too much time on these devices can be bad for them.
Baked in inequality and lack of social skills
That's the headline claim, but there's a lot more to the report in terms of exploring data privacy, misuse of tech, and failed digital transformation experiments.
To read this article in full, please click here
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