Chinese AI platforms are paying people to license their faces for AI-generated videos, raising new questions about biometric identity, consent, and digital ownership.

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OnePlus has confirmed an optional move from OxygenOS to ColorOS 17. Here's what changes, what stays the same, and what existing owners should expect.

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Samsung Display has reportedly won Apple's exclusive OLED touchscreen contract for future MacBook Pro models, highlighting its lead in large-format display manufacturing.

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Motorola's Edge 70 Max pairs a 7,100mAh silicon-carbon battery with built-in Qi2 magnetic charging, flagship hardware, and a slim design in its India debut.

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SpaceX aborted its Starship V3 launch after an engine issue, raising new questions about Starlink expansion, launch reliability, and investor pressure.

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Microsoft is reportedly developing Project Perception, a lower-cost AI security tool that would use multiple models to identify enterprise vulnerabilities.

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Apple reportedly plans an OLED iPad mini for October, followed by refreshed entry-level, Air, and Pro models through 2027.

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Learn what Google’s major AI models do, including Gemini, Veo, Imagen, Nano Banana, Gemma, Lyria, Chirp, and Gemini Nano.

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iOS 27 beta code hints that Lucid and Xiaomi vehicles could gain Apple Car Key support, though compatible models and launch timing remain unconfirmed.

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Chrome 150 adds an in-menu back button to Android, reorganizes several controls, and delivers important browser security fixes.

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The iPhone Air 2 could gain a larger battery, an A20 chip, and a second camera as Apple reportedly works to improve endurance without adding bulk.

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New York will ban Meta and other smart glasses from all 1,240 state courts starting July 20 over privacy and recording concerns.

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The iPhone 18 Pro Max could become thicker and heavier as Apple reportedly plans a larger battery and upgraded cooling system.

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Meta reportedly plans to deploy its fourth custom AI chip by September as it looks to cut AI costs and reduce reliance on Nvidia and AMD.

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A Pixel 11 pricing leak suggests Google may drop 128GB storage and start all models at 256GB, potentially raising entry prices.

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Apple may skip the high-end M6 chips and shift premium Macs to AI-focused M7 processors, making the upgrade decision tougher for power users.

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OpenAI’s Jalapeño chip signals a deeper push into AI infrastructure, but cost savings and independence from Nvidia still depend on scale.

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Leonardo’s SignalTrace adds wireless device detection to ALPR systems, raising new questions about roadside surveillance, privacy, and security.

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Apple’s rumored MacBook Ultra could bring OLED, touch support, new silicon, and a higher-end laptop tier, but timing remains uncertain.

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Apple reportedly cleared Samsung Display to make OLED panels for its first foldable iPhone, with hinge issues still shaping launch timing.

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