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Google revamps Google Images with browseable homepage and AI image generation for 25th anniversary
Google launched a redesigned Google Images with a dynamic gallery and AI image creation tools to mark its 25th anniversary.
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Meta disables controversial AI image feature on Instagram after backlash
Meta launched and then removed Muse Image's AI tagging feature on Instagram following broad criticism over consent and privacy.
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Disney explores free streaming tier for Disney+ amid rising competition
Disney is considering a free tier on Disney+ to offer some content without subscription, Adam Smith said on July 9, 2026.
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Anthropic launches Claude Cowork AI on mobile and web with cloud-based task execution
Anthropic expanded its Claude Cowork AI from desktop to mobile and web, enabling cloud-backed continuous task running starting August 7, 2026.
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Apple plans redesigned 14-inch MacBook Pro and upgraded iPad Pro models for 2027
Apple will launch a redesigned entry-level 14-inch MacBook Pro and four new iPad Pro models with internal upgrades in early 2027.
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Four Senior Google AI Researchers, Including Jeff Dean, Leave to Found Discovery Loop Startup
Jeff Dean and three other top Google AI scientists left the company to launch Discovery Loop, an AI startup focused on automating scientific discovery.
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Google Assistant to be discontinued on Android phones and devices starting September 4, 2026
Google will shut down Google Assistant on Android phones, tablets, Wear OS watches, headphones, and Android Auto cars from September 4, 2026.
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White House exempts Chinese open-weight AI models from US safety testing under Trump-era rules
The White House told US AI firms on August 4 that open-weight AI models from Chinese rivals will be exempt from government safety reviews under a Trump administration framework.
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Apple launches Apple Upgrade leasing program to replace iPhone Upgrade Program in US
Apple introduced Apple Upgrade, a leasing program for iPhone, iPad, Mac, and Apple Watch devices with monthly payments across the US.
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Anthropic launches Opus 5 AI model with near-Fable 5 performance at half the cost
Anthropic released Opus 5 on July 24, 2026, offering similar or better performance than Fable 5 at roughly half the price and with fewer restrictions.
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Google renames NotebookLM to Gemini Notebook with new AI code execution features
Google rebranded NotebookLM as Gemini Notebook and added AI-powered code execution and deeper integration with its AI ecosystem.
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Google schedules Pixel 11 launch event for August 12 in New York City
Google will unveil the Pixel 11 series and Pixel Watch 5 at a New York event on August 12, with price increases and no 128GB base storage.
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India orders WhatsApp to halt rollout of username feature over fraud concerns
India's IT ministry ordered Meta to stop WhatsApp’s new username feature rollout in India and justify it within three days.
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White House hosts meeting with AI giants on voluntary cybersecurity testing framework
The White House held a meeting on August 4 with Meta, Anthropic, OpenAI, and Google to discuss a voluntary cybersecurity testing framework for US AI models.
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Over 1,100 AI workers urge US government to back global effort to pace AI development
More than 1,100 employees from top AI firms signed a letter urging the US to support international tools to slow automated AI progress.
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Trump Weighs AI Regulations After OpenAI Hacking Incidents Spark Security Concerns
President Trump said his administration is considering AI regulations following breaches involving OpenAI’s systems.
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Apple delays launch of first smart glasses to WWDC June 2027 amid privacy concerns
Apple will unveil its first smart glasses at WWDC in June 2027, postponing the original late 2026 launch to address privacy issues.
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South Korea's President Lee secures $9.5 trillion AI and chip deals with US firms in San Francisco
On July 24, 2026, President Lee Jae Myung announced $9.5 trillion AI and semiconductor cooperation deals between South Korean firms and US tech companies in San Francisco.
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Google DeepMind CEO Demis Hassabis urges US-led global AI standards body by 2026 end
DeepMind CEO Demis Hassabis calls for a US-led AI watchdog to review frontier AI models and address national security risks before public release.
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Meta to build first Canadian data center in Alberta with $9 billion investment
Meta announced plans to build its first Canadian data center in Sturgeon County, Alberta, investing about $9 billion USD for AI infrastructure expansion.
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Apple sues OpenAI alleging trade secret theft by former employees amid talent war
Apple filed a lawsuit in July 2026 accusing OpenAI and former staff of stealing confidential hardware designs, seeking to bar disclosure as case continues.
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Amazon’s Zoox gets US approval for paid deployment of steering-wheel-free robotaxis
Amazon-owned Zoox received NHTSA clearance to commercially deploy up to 2,500 steering-wheel-free robotaxis annually for two years.
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Samsung launches Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra, Fold 8, and Flip 8 with higher prices
Samsung unveiled three foldable phones on July 22, 2026, with prices rising to $2099, $1899, and $1199 respectively.
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OpenAI launches GPT-Live voice models enabling simultaneous speaking and listening
OpenAI released GPT-Live-1 and GPT-Live-1 mini voice models that support full duplex conversation, allowing the AI to speak and listen at the same time.