Apple released version 26.1 updates for iOS, iPadOS, macOS, watchOS, tvOS, visionOS, and HomePod OS, introducing a new translucency control for Liquid Glass and an improved Slide Over multitasking mode for iPad. The updates address bugs and performance issues from earlier releases and are designed to provide a unified experience across all devices, simplifying deployment for organizations and supporting efficient workflows for business users.

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Spelman College receives $38 million in funding to expand scholarships and upgrade technology infrastructure. The college allocates a significant portion of the funds to increase financial aid and attract students from diverse backgrounds. Remaining funds support the modernization of classrooms and digital resources, enabling hybrid learning and preparing students for workforce demands. The investment aligns with trends in higher education focused on accessibility and innovation.

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Researchers at the University of Surrey developed a method called Topographical Sparse Mapping that connects artificial neurons in a way similar to the human brain, improving AI performance and reducing energy consumption. The team published findings in Neurocomputing and introduced an enhanced version that uses a biologically inspired pruning process during training. This approach aims to make AI systems more efficient and sustainable, with potential applications in generative AI models and neuromorphic computing.

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Dürr sold its Clean Technology Systems Environmental division to Stellex Capital Management, retaining a 25 percent stake and expecting gross proceeds between 290 and 310 million euros. The division, which generated over 400 million euros in 2024 sales and employs about 1,300 people, specializes in exhaust-air purification systems. This transaction is part of Dürr's strategy to simplify its corporate structure, reduce its divisions from five to three, and focus on core automation and robotics. Stellex plans to expand the environmental technology business globally, leveraging its resources and partnership with Dürr.

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Apple CEO Tim Cook announced plans to integrate additional third-party AI tools into the company’s operating systems, including ChatGPT and potentially Google Gemini, Anthropic, and Perplexity. Apple aims to release an AI-upgraded Siri next year and is open to mergers and acquisitions to advance its AI strategy. The company reported record fourth-quarter earnings of $102.5 billion, with strong performance from the iPhone 17 lineup, Mac, iPad, and services division. Apple recently launched updated iPad Pro, MacBook Pro, and Vision Pro devices and is rumored to be preparing a budget-friendly iPhone 17e for release next year.

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Apple is investing in artificial intelligence by combining its own chip-powered servers with external computing resources, supporting its Private Cloud Compute service. The company spent $12.72 billion on capital expenditures in fiscal 2025, a 35 percent increase from the previous year, but significantly less than Alphabet, Microsoft, Meta, and Amazon. Apple projects further capex increases to $14.3 billion, while continuing to classify some AI-related spending as operating expenses, which rose 11 percent due to research and development. Apple Intelligence, its AI suite, integrates features such as notification summaries and image generation, with some capabilities delayed until 2026. Consumer demand for iPhone 17 remains strong, and Apple expects AI features to play a growing role in future hardware sales.

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Microsoft reported an 18 percent year-over-year increase in overall revenue and a 12 percent rise in net income for Q1 2026, while Xbox hardware sales fell 29 percent and overall gaming revenue declined 2 percent. Xbox content and services revenue grew by 1 percent, driven by increased Xbox Game Pass engagement and strong third-party game performance. Microsoft raised prices for consoles, Game Pass, and development kits in response to market changes. The company projects continued overall revenue growth but expects a slight decline in Xbox content and services revenue due to fewer first-party releases. Next-generation Xbox hardware is in development in partnership with AMD.

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AI-generated videos created with tools like OpenAI's Sora are increasingly difficult to distinguish from real footage, posing risks of misinformation and reputational harm for businesses. Sora enables users to insert real people's likenesses into any scene, and its videos often include a moving watermark and metadata confirming AI origins, though these can sometimes be removed. Social media platforms have begun labeling AI-generated content, and creators can voluntarily disclose AI use. Business leaders are advised to train teams to spot deepfakes, verify video authenticity using available tools, and remain vigilant for visual anomalies and suspicious content.

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Meta, Alphabet, and Microsoft significantly increased their capital expenditures on artificial intelligence, with Meta projecting up to $72 billion in 2025 and higher spending in 2026, Alphabet raising its forecast to $93 billion, and Microsoft reporting $34.9 billion for the recent quarter. Meta aims to accelerate AI development for new products and advertising, Alphabet expands AI infrastructure, and Microsoft invests in AI infrastructure and talent. Investor interest in AI spending has helped these companies outperform the S&P 500 index, while analysts monitor when these investments will yield financial returns. Meta's quarterly revenue rose but profits fell due to a tax charge, Microsoft’s profits increased by 12 percent, and Alphabet’s profits rose by 33 percent. AI-related business investment is cited as a key factor supporting recent U.S. economic growth.

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Samsung introduced a prototype tri-fold smartphone at the APEC CEO Summit in South Korea, with plans to launch in late 2025. The device folds in two places, offering a 6.5-inch outer screen and a 10-inch display when unfolded. This design differs from Huawei's Z-shaped Mate XT, as Samsung's model folds inward in a G-shape. The tri-fold is expected to be priced higher than the Galaxy Z Fold 7, which starts at $2,000. Samsung has not released full specifications or demonstrated the folding mechanism, and the official release date remains unconfirmed.

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Amazon is cutting approximately 14,000 jobs as it adopts artificial intelligence to streamline operations and increase agility. Impacted employees have 90 days to apply for other internal positions, with recruiters prioritizing internal candidates. The company will continue hiring in areas aligned with new business needs. CEO Andy Jassy states that generative AI will change job requirements and reduce the need for some roles while creating demand for others. The layoffs are expected to affect divisions across the company, including Amazon MGM Studios and Prime Video.

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Zebra Technologies reported third-quarter adjusted earnings of $3.88 per share on $1.32 billion in revenue, exceeding analyst expectations. The company projected fourth-quarter adjusted earnings of $4.30 per share and $1.46 billion in revenue, above Wall Street forecasts. Zebra spent $284 million on share repurchases year-to-date and plans an additional $500 million in buybacks through the third quarter of 2026. Despite these results, Zebra's stock dropped nearly 12 percent, closing at $274.31 and falling below key moving averages. Zebra provides enterprise hardware and software for industries including retail, healthcare, manufacturing, and transportation.

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DJI launched the Romo robot vacuum in Europe, offering three models with transparent and opaque designs and prices between $1,500 and $2,200. The Romo features both vacuuming and mopping functions, a transparent casing in certain models, and a self-cleaning base station. DJI applies its navigation technology from drones to the Romo for efficient cleaning. The vacuum is available through DJI’s online store and follows its earlier debut in China.

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Pegatron, a Taiwan-based electronics manufacturer, has acquired land in Texas to build a factory focused on artificial intelligence hardware. The facility aims to strengthen Pegatron's supply chain resilience and reduce reliance on overseas production. The Texas location offers access to a skilled workforce and proximity to major technology hubs. The new factory is expected to create jobs and contribute to the local economy while supporting the development and deployment of AI technology in the United States.

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Amazon Web Services holds 38 percent of corporate cloud spending but is losing market share to Microsoft, Google, and Oracle. AWS experienced a 15-hour outage affecting hundreds of businesses and faces internal bureaucracy that slows decision-making. Key talent in AI and chip development has departed, and some teams have missed market opportunities due to delays. Google has partnered with Anthropic, a startup in which Amazon invested $4 billion, and is supplying up to one million AI chips. Corporate customers and startups are increasingly considering alternatives to AWS, and some long-term clients are diversifying their technology providers. Amazon is reorganizing teams, accelerating product launches, and investing $11 billion in a new data center complex to support Anthropic and advance its AI strategy.

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OpenAI's Sora app enables users to create hyperreal AI-generated videos, leading to rapid growth and widespread content sharing. The app's features allow face and voice scanning, text-prompted video creation, and face insertion into videos. Rights holders, families, and agencies have raised concerns about unauthorized use of likenesses and copyrighted material, prompting OpenAI to implement opt-in policies and explore revenue sharing. Companies like CMG Worldwide partner with deepfake detection firms to monitor and remove unauthorized content. Experts highlight risks of misinformation and identity misuse, while OpenAI increases content moderation and allows removal requests for likenesses. Business leaders are advised to monitor AI policy changes and digital ethics as synthetic media evolves.

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McDonald’s partners with Google to deploy cloud-based computer systems in restaurants, aiming to improve customer and employee experiences, food quality, and operational efficiency. The company expands its loyalty program, surpassing 185 million active users across 60 markets, and implements geofencing technology to reduce pick-up wait times by over 50 percent. McDonald’s transitions from legacy systems to global platforms, introduces new finance and HR systems, and uses IoT for predictive equipment maintenance. In the latest quarter, McDonald’s reports an 11 percent increase in net income, a 5 percent rise in revenue, and nearly 4 percent growth in comparable restaurant sales.

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Microsoft launched Copilot Mode in Edge, allowing users to interact with an AI assistant through a chat window in each new tab. Copilot Mode integrates AI-generated responses, search results, and navigation, and can summarize or compare information across all open tabs. The update includes Copilot Actions, which can unsubscribe users from marketing emails or book reservations, though these features are in limited preview and may not always function as intended. Microsoft also introduced Journeys, an AI tool that organizes browsing history by topic and suggests related searches. Users can enable Copilot Mode and related features by downloading Edge and adjusting settings on Microsoft's website.

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Meta eliminated roles in its risk organization as automation and AI systems now manage many routine compliance and risk tasks. The company also laid off 600 employees from its Superintelligence Labs division, aiming to streamline operations and increase efficiency. These workforce reductions follow earlier layoffs this year and reflect Meta's ongoing investment in technology to maintain high compliance standards and accelerate decision-making. Meta employed nearly 76,000 people as of June and maintains a market capitalization exceeding $1.8 trillion.

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OpenAI launched the ChatGPT Atlas browser, featuring always-available chat, adaptive browser memory, and task automation. HSBC analysts reported that these features are similar to those in Google Chrome, which uses Gemini AI for automation and content management. ChatGPT has about 800 million users, while Chrome has nearly 3 billion. HSBC maintained a Buy rating and $285 price target for Alphabet, citing its resources and ownership of Google DeepMind. Gemini has doubled its generative AI market share in the past year. The release of ChatGPT Atlas does not alter Alphabet's investment outlook but raises interest in the timeline for further AI advancements from Google.

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