The European Commission has ordered Google to grant rival AI assistants and search engines greater access to its Android operating system and search data, citing the Digital Markets Act (DMA). Under these rulings, Google must facilitate deep interoperability for competing AI tools by January 2027 for search data and July 2027 for Android integration. Failure … Read more
OnePlus is officially withdrawing from the US and European markets, ending the launch of new products in these regions. Parent company Oppo has confirmed that while existing devices will receive continued software support and warranty coverage, the transition involves moving handsets from OxygenOS to Oppo’s ColorOS interface. The Shift to ColorOS and Warranty Implications For … Read more
Satechi has launched a new line of USB-C hubs and Slim EX Wireless Mice designed to color-match the Apple MacBook Neo. According to the company, these accessories are available now in silver, blush, citrus, and indigo, with prices ranging from $29.99 to $44.99. The hardware is intended to provide functional port expansion while maintaining a … Read more
Japan’s Justice Ministry is drafting a report to protect the voices and images of celebrities from unauthorized generative AI use. The proposal, submitted to an expert committee on Monday, aims to establish civil responsibility for AI-generated content that infringes on a person’s “right of publicity” or causes emotional distress, according to the ministry. Defining Illegal … Read more
Researchers from Tokyo Jikei University School of Medicine have found that long COVID symptoms, such as chronic fatigue and depression, are triggered when a coronavirus infection activates dormant herpes viruses in the body. This process produces a protein called SITH-1, which researchers linked to decreased brain function and neurotransmitter deficiencies. The Role of SITH-1 Protein … Read more
Global shipments of Edge AI-capable smartwatches grew 70% year-on-year in the first quarter of 2026, reaching a 25% market penetration rate, according to Counterpoint Research’s Global Smartwatch Shipments Tracker. This growth is driven by the adoption of low-power neural accelerators and a consumer shift toward advanced, on-device health insights. Apple Dominates Edge AI Smartwatch Market … Read more
Apple Silicon Mac users can now identify the true capabilities of their USB-C cables for free using a utility called WhatCable. Created by developer Darryl Morley, the software leverages public macOS APIs to read data from the port controller chip, which negotiates power and data speeds when a cable is connected. According to Morley, the … Read more
SK Hynix shares jumped 14% during their Nasdaq debut on July 10, following a $26.5 billion share sale. The South Korean chipmaker opened at $170 per American Depositary Receipt (ADR), significantly above the $149 offering price. This move provides the company with direct access to U.S. capital markets and funds for future factory construction, signaling … Read more
Apple Intelligence features for smart home devices will require an active iCloud Plus subscription, according to reports. While HomeKit Secure Video has historically relied on a base iCloud plan for cloud storage, the integration of advanced artificial intelligence into home automation alerts necessitates a move to the company’s paid storage tiers. The Cost of AI-Powered … Read more
SK Hynix completed a U.S. trading debut on Friday, pricing its American Depositary Receipts (ADRs) at $149 each following a $26.5 billion share sale. This listing, which was oversubscribed more than seven times, provides the South Korean memory chipmaker direct access to U.S. investors and capital to fund new factory construction, according to reports confirmed … Read more