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August 4, 2026
New iPhone 18e Leaks Hint at Big AI Boost
Fresh leaks surrounding Apple’s rumored iPhone 18e suggest the company is preparing significant upgrades focused on artificial intelligence (AI) performance, memory, and processing power ahead of the device’s…

Google Removes AI Feature From Earth Service After Policy Concerns
August 3, 2026
MOUNTAIN VIEW: Google has temporarily removed a newly introduced artificial intelligence (AI) feature from Google Earth just one day after its launch, following concerns…

Apple Limits Security Reports After Surge in AI-Generated Low-Quality Submissions
August 3, 2026
CUPERTINO: Apple has limited the number of software vulnerability reports submitted to its security team after receiving a surge of artificial intelligence (AI)-generated reports,…

Apple Launches New Monthly Lease Plan for iPhones, Macs and iPads
July 30, 2026
Apple has introduced a new device leasing programme in the United States, allowing eligible customers to obtain selected iPhones, Macs, iPads and Apple Watches…

inDrive Introduces Trip Audio Recording Feature to Boost Rider Safety in Pakistan
July 17, 2026
KARACHI: Ride-hailing platform inDrive has introduced a new Trip Audio Recording feature across Pakistan, allowing passengers and drivers to record audio during rides to…

Student Caught Using AI Smart Glasses to Cheat in China Exam
July 15, 2026
GUANGZHOU: A university student in China’s Guangzhou city was caught allegedly using AI smart glasses to cheat during an examination, highlighting growing concerns over…

48% of Travelers Avoid Sharing Sensitive Data With AI Over Security Risks: Kaspersky Survey
July 9, 2026
AI gaining popularity among travelers for trip planning, but concerns over privacy and cyber threats remain high Islamabad: Artificial intelligence (AI) is becoming an…

China Bets on People-Centered AI to Shape the Future of the Global Digital Economy
July 5, 2026
BEIJING: China is positioning itself at the forefront of the global digital economy by promoting a people-centered approach to artificial intelligence (AI), with policymakers,…

YouTube Settles Teen’s Social Media Addiction Lawsuit Ahead of Trial
June 25, 2026
Google-owned YouTube has reached a confidential settlement in a social media addiction lawsuit filed by a 15-year-old boy from Florida who alleged the platform…

UK to Ban Social Media Access for Children Under 16
June 15, 2026
The United Kingdom plans to ban children under 16 from using major social media platforms, Prime Minister Keir Starmer said, framing the move as…