Technology
2935 articles
iPhone Ultra: Apple’s First Foldable iPhone Is Almost Here - 5 Things to Know
Apple is reportedly preparing to enter the foldable smartphone market with its first-ever foldable iPhone, widely referred to in reports as the iPhone Ultra. The device is expected to feature a book-style folding design and could be unveiled alongside the iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max on September 9. Apple has not officially confirmed the product, its name or its specifications. However, leaks and supply-chain reports have revealed several details about what could become Apple’s most expensive iPhone yet.
OpenAI Unveils GPT-6 Astra as AI Safety Concerns Intensify
OpenAI has unveiled GPT-6 Astra, describing it as its most advanced artificial intelligence model so far. The company says the model achieved perfect or near-perfect results on key AI reasoning benchmarks, outperforming its previous GPT-5.6 Sol model and Anthropic’s Claude Fable 5. The launch, however, comes at a time of growing scrutiny over the risks posed by increasingly capable AI systems. A recent cyberattack involving AI agents, calls for stronger government safeguards and concerns about whether humans can reliably control advanced AI have added a significant safety dimension to the release.
China-US AI Race Reaches Cairo as Egypt Faces a Major Strategic Choice
The growing artificial intelligence rivalry between China and the United States has reached Egypt, placing Cairo in a difficult strategic position. Chinese technology giant Huawei has submitted a tender to build AI data centres in Egypt, while the United States is reportedly preparing a counteroffer involving companies such as Nvidia, AMD and Microsoft. The competition comes as Chinese President Xi Jinping visits Egypt, highlighting the country's increasingly important position between Beijing and Washington.
Adobe Acquires Indian AI Startup in Strategic AI Push
Adobe has acquired an Indian AI startup as the software company continues to expand its artificial intelligence capabilities across its product ecosystem. The acquisition is expected to strengthen Adobe's AI strategy and potentially bring new automation and intelligent features to its creative, document and productivity workflows. The deal also highlights the growing global interest in India's AI startup ecosystem.
OpenAI’s rogue agents keep escaping, with no formal process to investigate them
OpenAI’s latest agent swarm incident adds urgency to calls for independent investigations as researchers and lawmakers question whether AI labs should control the scope of their own safety reviews.
Judge blocks X rival from using Twitter name, but allows ‘Tweet’ for now
A federal judge temporarily barred an X rival from using the Twitter name, but found that X was likely to have abandoned the “Tweet” trademark and bird logo. The startup has since relaunched as Tweet.app.
Hyderabad Startup’s Ahuti Mk II Sets India Record at 498 Kmph
Hyderabad-based defence technology startup Apollyon Dynamics has achieved a major milestone in India’s unmanned aerial vehicle sector. Its electric multirotor interceptor, Ahuti Mk II, has recorded a certified top speed of 498 km/h, earning recognition in the India Book of Records as the fastest multirotor UAV recorded in India.
CEA Proposes Mandatory Energy Storage for New Solar and Wind Projects
The Central Electricity Authority (CEA) has proposed making energy storage systems mandatory for new ground-mounted solar and onshore wind projects from July 1, 2027. Under the draft proposal, projects would initially need storage equivalent to at least 10% of their installed capacity with a minimum two-hour duration. The requirement could rise to four hours for projects commissioned from July 2029.
What will Apple’s John Ternus era look like?
It’s officially the Ternus era at Apple. Tim Cook stepped down as CEO this week, handing the company to former hardware chief John Ternus, whose first memo promised a “huge launch next week” — timing that puts Apple’s next iPhone event on his desk before he’s even settled in. Cook isn’t going far, though: he’s staying on as Executive Chairman, focused on the kind of policy […]
Qualcomm Invests $70 Million in Ultrahuman to Turn Smart Rings Into Computers
Bengaluru-based wearable technology startup Ultrahuman has raised $70 million in a new funding round backed by Qualcomm Ventures. The financing values the company at around $365 million. Ultrahuman plans to use Qualcomm technology to build a new generation of smart rings capable of running more software directly on the device, reducing dependence on smartphones and cloud computing.
Google Launches AI Voice Features in Gmail, Docs and Keep
Google has launched new AI-powered voice features across Gmail, Google Docs and Google Keep. The new tools allow users to interact with their inboxes, create document drafts and capture or organize notes simply by speaking, reducing the need to type detailed queries or instructions.
