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The national AI strategy prioritises spending and institutions, but leaves training, liability and cross-border data rules unresolved as big tech invests.
Apple plans a conversation-first Siri in iOS 27 with a standalone app, iCloud conversation sync and a hybrid on-device plus Gemini model design, say leaks ahead of WWDC 2026.
Epic disabled Fortnite matchmaking during a planned five-hour maintenance to deploy Chapter 7 Season 3 and a live event, leaving millions unable to log in.
Filtr uses iOS 26 and macOS 26 URL filters to block many in-app ads and trackers across Apple devices. Early buyers saw fewer banners and faster loads.
AT&T applies a $200 online discount that cuts Motorola Razr+ 2026 36-month instalments below $5 when buyers add a new line on an eligible unlimited plan.
Ultrahuman says an intrusion exposed wellness data for 0.1% of users after stolen credentials hit an analytics tool; passwords and payments not affected.
DIY cyberdecks, built from single-board computers and thrifted parts, are being popularised on social platforms as privacy-focused, repairable devices.
Save up to 90% on cloud costs with interruptible AI training on GKE. Covers SIGTERM handling, GCS checkpoints, idempotent startup and a 15s eviction limit.
Router-level VPNs encrypt all traffic from your home network, protecting smart TVs and devices that can't run VPN apps. Check router client support, provider credentials and protocol.
1-5 ms snapshot restores for warmed Firecracker microVMs make virtio-vsock far faster than TCP for host-guest IPC; we explain the trade-offs and choices.
Apple plans mainstream smart glasses priced $200-$500 that pair tightly with iPhone and include AI features, according to Bloomberg's Mark Gurman. Target launch: late 2027.
2026 AI race: ChatGPT-5, Google's Gemini, xAI's Grok and Anthropic's Claude compete on capability, privacy and enterprise delivery, and what Australian buyers should prioritise.
ArXiv paper shows scheduled offline consolidation, or sleep, helps language models keep low latency while improving long-range deep-reasoning and accuracy.
Three steps to prioritise news sources in Google's AI Overviews. Add Preferred Sources, spot labelled links in AI summaries, and follow original reporting for verification.
Oncrew's five-call test helps contractors vet AI receptionists with five real after-hours scenarios to ensure reliable intake, clear summaries and handoff.
A concise production playbook for FastAPI in 2026: migrate to Pydantic v2, adopt SQLAlchemy 2.x AsyncSession, and lock in typed cached settings and observability.
Quiq's guide says voice AI in healthcare can automate 70-80% of routine inbound calls, cut call-centre load and free staff for clinical work quickly.
Printful AI image tool gives creators 15 free image generations inside its designer, with background removal and direct product placement for printing
Scans find tens of thousands of public agent skills with critical security flaws. Vendors and researchers warn of registry-level supply-chain risks.
73% of AI agent projects stall at pilot. Four fixes, strategy, data, governance and process, help turn pilots into clear measurable business value.
A 2025 Capterra survey found 58% of applicants used AI during job searches. We outline real-time interview copilots, pricing, detectability and privacy.
Anthropic's Dec 2025 pilot let Claude agents trade in Slack, completing 186 deals worth $4,000 and showing the need for identity, escrow and reputation.
Jury in Oakland dismissed Elon Musk's suit as time-barred, preserving OpenAI's commercial deals and IPO planning. Judge accepted the advisory verdict and dismissed the claims.
Gemini Intelligence in Android 17 might need higher-spec hardware, leaving many low-end Android and Android Go phones without Assistant until I/O.
Linux kernel metadata lists Panther Lake R as model ID 223, tagged Ruggedized with P-cores and low-power E-cores for industrial and edge use. No ship date.
