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OpenAI tries disarming AI angst with cute graphics and always-on agents
OpenAI introduced Dots, hosted AI agents with colourful, character-like designs, at its Dev Day event in San Francisco. Behind the friendly appearance, each Dot runs persistently on a cloud computer, uses OpenAI’s GPT-6 Astra model and connected software tools, and can retain context while working on tasks around the clock. The launch presents agents as…
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Apple update fixes iPhone 18 Pro Face ID restarts and other bugs
Apple has released iOS 27.0.1, a bug-fix update that addresses several issues affecting iPhone 18 Pro models. The most significant fix resolves a problem where devices would restart unexpectedly when Face ID failed to authenticate, a fault that Apple confirmed in September was affecting new iPhone 18 Pro users, with some customers even requiring device…
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Apple updates Final Cut Camera to support the iPhone 18 Pro’s variable aperture
Apple has updated Final Cut Camera to fully support the iPhone 18 Pro’s variable aperture feature, which was highlighted during the phone’s announcement earlier this month. The redesigned app makes it easier to access and adjust camera settings such as ISO and white balance, whilst allowing users to clear the viewfinder quickly with a two-finger…
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Firefox refresh brings new themes and compact mode to desktop and mobile
Mozilla is rolling out a redesigned Firefox to users on desktop and mobile, refreshing its themes, icons and colours to reflect features added to the browser. The changes matter to users who want a more tailored, accessible interface, and include the return of compact mode, which reduces the space used by the toolbar and tabs.…
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OpenAI turns ChatGPT into a platform for discovering and using apps
OpenAI announced features at its Dev Day that transform ChatGPT into a platform for discovering, launching and using applications, effectively challenging the traditional app store model. The company has expanded ChatGPT’s capabilities to suggest relevant apps during conversations, allow users to connect and operate apps directly within the chatbot interface, and enable developers to build…
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Trump launches America.gov with AI chatbots at its core
The Trump administration has launched America.gov, a portal intended to give people a single route to federal information and services. AI chatbots from Google and xAI sit at its centre, but the site currently directs users to other government websites rather than completing the transactions promised in the launch order. The site says it can…
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Oura Delays $15B Smart Ring IPO as Market Uncertainty Mounts
Oura Inc, a smart ring manufacturer, has announced the postponement of its planned initial public offering due to market uncertainty, despite strong investor demand. The broader IPO market has experienced a significant downturn, with research firm Renaissance Capital noting that whilst the year started strongly, activity tailed off considerably in the third quarter. The slowdown…
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Palestine Ban Reconsidered; Police Smash Crime Ring; Regeni Officials Jailed
Police arrested seventeen in a major organised crime crackdown across London and four counties. The Government may reverse the Palestine Action ban, whilst three Egyptian officials were jailed for Giulio Regeni’s abduction.
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Meta launches enterprise AI unit to challenge cloud computing rivals
Meta has announced the formation of a new enterprise services business unit, to be led by former MongoDB CEO Chirantan “CJ” Desai, built around its Muse AI models and agent technology. The move represents Meta’s effort to diversify its revenue streams beyond its core advertising business and to compete directly with Microsoft, Amazon, and Google…
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OpenAI agents get rebrand – as ‘dots’ – while safety worries delay new model
OpenAI unveiled “dots,” a new AI assistant rebranded as cute animated characters capable of autonomously completing tasks on users’ behalf, such as building websites and scheduling activities. The launch came as the company faces significant safety scrutiny, with OpenAI having delayed its latest model due to safety concerns revealed during internal testing. This tension reflects…