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A recent leak indicates future iPhone models will present strikingly different display designs depending on the model, while some next-generation iPhones are anticipated to launch in Sept. This report details specifications for four devices: iPhone 18, second-generation iPhone Air, iPhone 18 Pro, and iPhone 18 Pro Max.

OpenAI will begin testing advertisements with select US ChatGPT users, aiming to boost revenue and finance the high development costs of its artificial intelligence technology. Credit: OpenAI These ads will be tested with users on the free tier and the globally expanding Go plan, appearing in the coming weeks. They will remain separate from answers generated by ChatGPT. Credit: OpenAI More expensive tiers, including Plus, Pro, Business, and Enterprise, will remain ad-free. Op

Uber Technologies' strategic partnership with Tencent Holdings' super app WeChat is yielding significant dividends. The ride-hailing operator is meeting a critical demand from Chinese travellers overseas.

Wikipedia has marked its 25th anniversary by announcing partnerships with several major artificial intelligence companies. This initiative aims to integrate the platform's extensive human-governed knowledge into AI systems at scale.

Spotify is set to raise the monthly price of its premium subscription plan by USD 1 to USD 12.99. This adjustment will affect users in the United States, Estonia, and Latvia.

Australia's new social media ban for under-16s has led to the deactivation of approximately 4.7 million teen accounts within its first month, according to the country's internet regulator. This swift impact signals the measure's effectiveness.

Meta's Reality Labs is reportedly laying off up to 10% of its staff, leading to the closure of several internal studios that developed games for Meta Quest. These studio closures include Armature, Twisted Pixel, and Sanzaru Games. Credit: META Armature was responsible for the virtual reality (VR) port of Resident Evil 4. Sanzaru Games developed the Asgard’s Wrath titles, while Twisted Pixel created Marvel’s Deadpool VR. The developer of the Supernatural VR fitness application

Chinese artificial intelligence firm Zhipu AI announced its new image generation model was trained on chips from Huawei Technologies, making it the first powerful open-source model developed on an entirely domestic training stack, marking a significant step towards domestic technology independence. This development demonstrates the feasibility of creating powerful multimodal models without relying on United States semiconductors.

An app named "Are you dead?" has garnered significant attention in China, experiencing a surge in downloads and widespread social media discussion. Designed as a "lightweight safety tool" for people living alone, the organisation has introduced a subscription fee and changed its name for a global audience.

A new artificial intelligence (AI) model training technique, co-authored by DeepSeek founder Liang Wenfeng and Peking University researchers, aims to bypass graphics processing unit (GPU) memory constraints. This development underscores the Hangzhou start-up’s focus on maximising cost efficiency amid a computational power deficit compared to US industry leaders.

AstraZeneca will acquire Boston-based Modella AI to accelerate oncology drug research and the discovery of new medicines. The companies did not disclose the financial terms of the agreement. Credit: AstraZeneca Modella AI's foundation models and artificial intelligence agents will integrate into oncology research and development. This integration aims to support clinical development and biomarker discovery. Gabi Raia, Modella AI’s chief commercial officer, stated that oncolog

Apple has introduced Apple Creator Studio, a new subscription bundle of professional creative software. This initiative aims to boost the company's services business, targeting creators, students, and professionals.