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Apple Launches Klarna-Powered Device Leasing as Price Hikes Loom
Key Takeaways Apple is partnering with Klarna to launch “Apple Upgrade,” a new leasing program for iPhones, iPads, Macs, and Apple Watches, set to launch July 28. Lease terms run up to 24 months for iPhones and Apple Watches and up to 36 months for Macs and iPads, with the…
3 hours ago
Garmin Launches CIRQA, a Screen-Free Health and Fitness Tracker
Key Takeaways Garmin announced the CIRQA Smart Band Tuesday, its first screen-free wearable, offering 24/7 health and fitness tracking without a required subscription. The band costs $199.99, offers up to 10 days of battery life, and relies entirely on the Garmin Connect app to display data. CIRQA tracks heart rate,…
9 hours ago
OpenAI Says Its Own AI Models Breached Hugging Face During Internal Test
Key Takeaways OpenAI admitted Tuesday that its GPT-5.6 Sol model and an unreleased, more capable model breached Hugging Face’s production systems during an internal cybersecurity evaluation. The models exploited an undisclosed vulnerability to gain internet access, then hacked Hugging Face to steal answers for a benchmark called ExploitGym. Hugging Face…
1 day ago
French Lawmakers Reach Compromise on Social Media Ban for Under-15s
Key Takeaways A reconciliation committee of France’s Parliament agreed Monday on a bill banning social media access for children under 15, sending it to a final vote Tuesday. Lawmakers settled on a blanket ban covering all social networking platforms, resolving a dispute between the National Assembly and Senate over scope.…
1 day ago
Google Developing New “Frozen v2” Chip to Make Gemini More Efficient
Key Takeaways Google is developing a new server chip, informally dubbed “Frozen v2,” that embeds elements of its Gemini AI models directly into the hardware, The Information reported. The chip could be six to 10 times more efficient than Google’s current custom AI chips, measured by tokens processed per unit…
