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Apple accelerates "M7" plans and prepares new "MacBook Pro" and "iPad Pro" for 2027
In the first half of 2027, Apple is preparing new "iPad Pros" with more powerful chips and a vapor chamber, as well as a redesigned entry-level 14-inch "MacBook Pro" and the debut of the "M7" processor with a focus on local AI.
Chinese AI models collectively erred on Germany's exit from the 2026 World Cup
All 12 leading Chinese AI systems predicted a victory for Germany, but the team was eliminated on penalties against Paraguay in the tournament's biggest upset.
Meta secretly tests facial recognition in "smart glasses" with Pentagon partner
An investigation has revealed that Meta worked with Rank One Computing – a Pentagon supplier – on a facial recognition prototype for smart glasses, despite public assurances that it would not integrate such features without robust privacy safeguards.
Google translates in real-time, while DiffusionGemma accelerates text fourfold
Google introduced "Gemini 3.5 Live Translate" for live translation in over 70 languages and the experimental "DiffusionGemma," which generates text up to four times faster than standard models.
Meta under pressure: the hidden "NameTag" and shadows over privacy in smart glasses
Meta has removed the "NameTag" facial recognition code from its smart glasses app following a WIRED investigation, raising new questions about biometric tracking and the company's transparency.
Prada and Axiom Space created a new cooling system for a lunar spacesuit
Prada and Axiom Space introduced a new "LCVG" cooling and ventilation suit, which will be used in the "AxEMU" lunar spacesuit for NASA's "Artemis IV" program.
China's "Long March-12B" makes debut flight as a competitor to "Falcon 9" without prior warning
China has launched the new reusable rocket "Long March-12B" with 18 internet satellites for the "Qianfan" mega-constellation, without the usual prior notification to aviation and maritime authorities.
AI glasses without a camera and microphone: Even Realities bets on privacy in Macau
Shenzhen startup Even Realities unveiled its Even G2 glasses at Beyond Expo 2026 in Macau, competing with Meta and Apple with a focus on AI features and data privacy.
Vertu reveals a luxury foldable smartphone with an AI agent for $6,880
Vertu has unveiled the foldable Alphafold – an "AI-based command center" for executives, with prices ranging from $6,880 to nearly $47,000 and integration with leading AI models and business systems.
INSAIT puts Bulgaria at the top of the global artificial intelligence rankings
The INSAIT institute surpassed Cambridge and Princeton at the most prestigious AI conference, CVPR 2026, cementing its position as a leader in Europe.
Ganfeng introduces solid-state batteries with 500 Wh/kg energy density and sets a new standard for lithium-metal cells
Ganfeng Lithium has begun small-batch production of solid-state batteries with an energy density of 500 Wh/kg and demonstrated a lifespan of over 1100 cycles at 400 Wh/kg, aiming for future applications in electric vehicles, drones, and aviation.
BYD displaces Tesla from the top of energy storage systems
BYD has overtaken Tesla as the world's largest integrator of battery energy storage systems, against the backdrop of explosive market growth and the increasing dominance of Chinese companies.
Updated Mythos AI simulates cyberattacks twice as often, security concerns grow
A new version of the limited Mythos AI model from Anthropic now successfully simulates complex cyberattacks in twice as many cases, intensifying concerns that offensive capabilities are outpacing defenses and regulations.
Smart devices and AI: the race to predict diseases years in advance
Wearable device manufacturers are investing billions in AI to predict heart attacks, strokes, and dementia based on data from rings and watches, while regulators and doctors warn of risks and anxiety.
Smartwatches and GPS: a new method for tracking harmful health pollution
CUNY researchers have created a system that combines a smartwatch, GPS, and short surveys to measure how air pollution and heat affect specific individuals throughout their day.