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Technology coverage centers on escalating scrutiny of AI companies and infrastructure, new platform and device announcements, data-privacy and cybersecurity concerns, and expanding industrial bets in chips, cloud computing, robotics, and electric vehicles.

AI governance, security, and infrastructure

Courts, companies, and government agencies are reshaping the rules and infrastructure around advanced AI, while several reports highlight risks from autonomous systems and exposed data.

  • Appeals court upholds Pentagon’s Anthropic risk designation

    A federal appeals court allowed the Pentagon to designate Anthropic as a supply-chain or national-security risk, according to reports from multiple outlets.

    WIREDThe Next WebGizmodoBI

  • Anthropic seeks majority voting control for its founders

    Anthropic is reportedly seeking 50.1% voting control for its founders, according to a report cited by The Next Web.

    The Next Web

  • Anthropic agrees to a multibillion-dollar Akamai cloud deal

    Anthropic will pay Akamai $11.6 billion over seven years under a reported cloud agreement.

    TechCrunch

  • Nscale secures $3.36 billion ahead of a US IPO

    British AI cloud provider Nscale reportedly raised $3.36 billion in convertible financing ahead of a US IPO; a separate report says the round was led by Third Point, with $1 billion from Nvidia still to come.

    TechCrunchThe Next Web

  • Alibaba targets more than 20 gigawatts of data-center capacity by 2032

    Alibaba wants to expand data-center capacity beyond 20 GW by 2032 and says its V900 AI chip can scale to clusters of 500,000 cards, as it seeks to challenge Nvidia’s position in China.

    TechRadar

AI safety, privacy, and misuse

Reports describe exposed user data, new controls over AI training, and continuing debate about the societal risks posed by increasingly capable systems.

  • Unsecured OpenAI agents reportedly exposed 53 user images

    TechCrunch reports that unsecured OpenAI agents posted 53 user images online without the lab’s knowledge.

    TechCrunch

  • Supabase misconfigurations expose customer data

    Some Supabase customers are reportedly making large amounts of people’s data publicly accessible on the web.

    TechCrunch

  • Meta adds an AI-training opt-out for smart-glasses data

    Meta smart glasses now have a new option allowing users to opt out of AI training involving visual data.

    EngadgetBI

  • Meta expands access to Muse

    Meta opened an early-access program for new Muse features and is making the Muse filesystem more accessible, while separate coverage says the company is putting additional backing behind the AI app.

    TechCrunchThe VergeTechCrunchTechCrunch

  • Pentagon seeks funding for a remote AI lie detector

    The Pentagon is seeking $30.3 million for an AI lie detector intended to read a person’s body from a distance.

    The Next Web

Consumer devices and software

Apple, Google, Microsoft, Samsung, and other manufacturers are preparing or shipping updates across phones, tablets, watches, home devices, and productivity software.

  • Apple product leaks point to a new iPad mini, HomePod mini, and Apple TV 4K

    Reports say Apple is preparing an OLED iPad mini, a second-generation HomePod mini, and a refreshed Apple TV 4K; the HomePod mini is expected to retain a similar design while adding colors.

    EngadgetNotebook CheckThe Verge

  • iOS 27 adds receipt-based bill splitting and custom Wallet cards

    Apple’s iOS 27 Wallet now supports splitting checks from receipts and creating custom cards.

    CNET

  • Apple’s entry-level iPad may gain Apple Intelligence

    Leaked code reportedly indicates that Apple’s cheapest iPad is set to receive Apple Intelligence.

    Notebook Check

  • Microsoft broadens Copilot availability and blocks unwanted meeting bots

    Microsoft has stopped insisting that users need a Copilot+ PC for certain Copilot experiences, while Teams can now automatically block unwanted bots from meetings.

    Ars TechnicaWindows CentralGizmodo

  • Galaxy Watch9 reviews flag ecosystem limitations

    Two reviews of Samsung’s Galaxy Watch9 identify a major shortcoming and describe the watch as having an incomplete ecosystem.

    Notebook CheckNotebook Check

Chips, computers, and connectivity

Chip production, specialized computing hardware, and high-speed connectivity are advancing alongside new products aimed at AI and gaming workloads.

  • TSMC reportedly begins pilot production of 1.4nm chips

    TSMC has reportedly started pilot production on its 1.4nm A14 node and is targeting volume production in 2028.

    TweakTown

  • HP unveils a high-memory Ryzen AI workstation laptop

    HP debuted a $7,449 ZBook Ultra G3a laptop with a Ryzen AI Max+ PRO 495 processor, 192GB of RAM, and a 512GB SSD; the headline says it can handle models with up to 300 billion parameters.

    TechRadar

  • A wireless eGPU claims RTX 5090-class performance

    WiCi One is described as the first wireless external GPU, with claims of up to RTX 5090 performance and shared compute across multiple devices.

    Notebook Check

  • Qualcomm launches platforms for AI earbuds and glasses

    Qualcomm introduced an AI earbud chip, new glasses platforms, and a health alliance.

    The Next Web

  • Meta unveils the Petal subsea cable

    Meta announced Petal, a 4,300-mile internet cable with a stated capacity of 1,000,000 Gbps.

    TechRadar

Electric vehicles, robotics, and energy

Automakers and technology companies are pushing into longer-range electric vehicles, autonomous aviation, humanoid robotics, and large-scale power infrastructure.

  • Tesla Semi enters production

    Tesla’s Semi has reportedly entered production, nine years after it was first shown.

    The Next Web

  • Audi sets an 831-mile EV range record

    An Audi reportedly established a new electric-vehicle range world record of 831 miles.

    TechRadar

  • US Air Force considers very large autonomous tanker aircraft

    The USAF is considering very large autonomous airborne tankers to replace KC-135 and KC-46 aircraft; the headline describes Boeing’s MQ-25 Stingray UAV as an early step in that direction.

    TechRadar

  • Tesla’s Optimus robot faces development setbacks

    Coverage describes Tesla’s Optimus robot as going through growing pains.

    The Verge

  • New Jersey fines a Microsoft Copilot data center $1 million

    New Jersey imposed a $1 million fine after a drone investigation found 62 reportedly uninstalled gas generators at a data center powering Microsoft Copilot.

    TechRadar

Companies, regulation, and digital trust

Technology companies face governance changes, privacy rulings, and infrastructure pressures, while new tools and services continue to expand across consumer and enterprise markets.

  • Automattic appoints a new board after a leadership dispute

    Automattic has a new board following a failed attempt to place its CEO on leave.

    TechCrunch

  • A New Mexico jury finds Meta misled residents about data privacy

    A New Mexico jury ruled that Meta misled state residents about data privacy.

    Engadget

  • The UK robotics market trails China by a wide margin

    A World Robotics 2026 report says the US market is substantially behind China in robotics.

    Notebook Check

  • Candy Crush maker reaches a collective bargaining agreement

    The maker of Candy Crush signed a collective bargaining agreement, averting a strike.

    Engadget

  • New AI and gaming products continue to emerge

    Google Health 5.09 adds features beyond new Pixel Watch functions; Microsoft Teams adds bot blocking; and Rebellion says Alien Deathstorm uses a more advanced version of the Atomfall engine with a new lighting system.

    Android AuthorityWindows CentralTechRadar

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