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Sam Altman says OpenAI won’t file for IPO this year
OpenAI chief executive Sam Altman has said the company will not file for an initial public offering in 2026, describing the current period as “an ill-advised moment to go public” given heightened scrutiny of AI safety. His comments, made in an interview with Fortune, contradict earlier reports suggesting OpenAI could file for a listing as…
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Beats brand readies budget iPhone controllers under Apple ownership
Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman has confirmed that Apple is developing two game controllers for the iPhone, correcting earlier speculation that arose after MacRumors found references to first-party controllers in macOS 26.7’s code rather than iOS. Gurman clarifies the devices are nonetheless designed for iPhones, and, notably, that Beats executives are leading the project, making it likely…
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Haaland’s controversial goal secures City derby win despite ten-man handicap
Manchester City beat Manchester United 1-0 in the Manchester derby at Old Trafford, with the winning goal scored by Erling Haaland despite City playing much of the match with ten men after Phil Foden’s red card. The result and Haaland’s contentious goal, which survived a lengthy VAR offside check that home fans believed would rule…
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iOS 27 brings adjustable transparency slider for Liquid Glass
Apple has expanded the customisation options for its Liquid Glass interface with the release of iOS 27, giving users a slider to fine-tune the effect’s transparency instead of the more limited toggles offered previously. The move responds to sustained criticism of the glossy design language, which some users felt hurt readability, and follows an earlier…
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Emmys Party Pics 2026: Mariska Hargitay, Sheryl Lee Ralph, Riz Ahmed, Katherine LaNasa and More
Variety’s photo gallery rounds up the string of parties, brunches and receptions that preceded the 2026 Emmy Awards, capturing television stars mingling across Los Angeles in the days before the ceremony. Such galleries offer a lighter counterpoint to the awards themselves, showcasing industry camaraderie and giving a sense of which stars and shows were most…
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Trump and Mike Johnson think the AI industry is overreacting
Donald Trump and House Speaker Mike Johnson have pushed back on growing calls within the AI industry to slow the pace of development, arguing that doing so risks letting China overtake the United States. Their comments follow an open letter from Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei urging the sector to “pace the frontier,” a call that…
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What’s behind the AI industry’s latest warnings of doom?
A public dispute has erupted within the AI industry over whether the technology poses an existential threat to humanity, sparked by researcher Jacob Coxon’s resignation from Anthropic over fears that leading AI firms are “gambling with our lives.” Anthropic’s alignment lead amplified the concern, stating he believes there is a “greater than 10%” chance AI…
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Trump fallout hits Budget and Falklands as Croydon flat owners face ruin
Chancellor Healey’s autumn budget woes are blamed on Trump’s policies as Tugendhat slams the US president over Falklands doubts, Croydon residents face financial ruin after months without heating, and a former royal protection officer takes Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor claims to the FBI.
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50 Years Ago Today, Waylon Jennings Reclaimed No. 1 With an Album That Embraced Neil Young and the Marshall Tucker Band
On 13 September 1976, Waylon Jennings returned to the top of the Billboard country albums chart with “Are You Ready for the Country,” marking his continued dominance during the outlaw country era. The milestone is notable because it reflected Jennings’ willingness to defy Nashville’s musical conventions, incorporating rock and pop influences into a country album…