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Google fixes bug that could reveal users’ private phone numbers

The bug allowed a researcher to uncover recovery phone numbers of nearly any Google account.

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Warner Bros to split cable and streaming businesses in major restructuring

As cable television continues to experience stagnation, with the trend of cord-cutting growing stronger each year, Warner Bros. Discovery (WBD) is adapting to the evolving media landscape by separating its streaming and cable operations. This landmark decision aims to maximize … Continue reading

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Qualcomm to acquire semiconductor firm Alphawave Semi for $2.4B

Qualcomm has acquired Alphawave Semi, a U.K.-based semiconductor company focused on high-speed data center connectivity, for around $2.4 billion.

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OpenAI updates ChatGPT’s voice mode with more natural-sounding speech

ChatGPT’s natural-sounding voice mode just got a big update, including more natural-sounding synthetic voice options.

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Meta reportedly in talks to invest billions of dollars in Scale AI

Meta is discussing a multi-billion dollar investment in Scale AI, according to Bloomberg. In fact, the deal value could reportedly exceed $10 billion, making it the largest external AI investment for the Facebook parent company and one of the largest … Continue reading

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Pioneering Apple engineer Bill Atkinson dies at 74

Bill Atkinson, an engineer who played a key role in the development of the Macintosh and other landmark Apple products, has died of pancreatic cancer. 

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At WWDC 25, Apple should make amends with developers after AI shortfalls and lawsuits

Apple has an opportunity to deliver a WWDC that would encourage developers to invest more of their time in the ecosystem.

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Lawyers could face ‘severe’ penalties for fake AI-generated citations, UK court warns

he High Court of England and Wales says lawyers need to take stronger steps to prevent the misuse of artificial intelligence in their work. In a ruling tying together two recent cases, Judge Victoria Sharp wrote that generative AI tools … Continue reading

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Week in Review: Why Anthropic cut access to Windsurf

Welcome back to Week in Review! Got lots for you today, including why Windsurf lost access to Claude, ChatGPT’s new features, WWDC 2025, Elon Musk’s fight with Donald Trump, and lots more. Have a great weekend! Duh: During an interview … Continue reading

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Will Musk vs. Trump affect xAI’s $5 billion debt deal?

While the online feud between Elon Musk and President Donald Trump seemed to drive traffic to Musk’s social media platform X (formerly Twitter), it could also create issues for the platform’s parent company xAI. Musk merged X and xAI earlier … Continue reading

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