Google DeepMind, Meta and Isomorphic Labs are investing $300 million in the Chan‑Zuckerberg Biohub to build AI datasets and a predictive "virtual cell," part of a $1.8 billion initiative supported by major federal contributions.
Xiaomi’s 18 Pro and 18 Pro Max introduce a more flexible hardware privacy display that can be app-specific and location-triggered, while retaining rear screens and 200MP cameras.
Best Buy is including free Pixel Buds 2A (hazel) with qualifying Googlebook preorders placed through October 25, 2026. Some systems begin shipping October 5.
iFixit's teardown shows the iPhone 18 Pro's new magnetic variable aperture with hair-thin blades — impressive engineering, but nearly impossible to repair without replacing the whole camera unit.
TACLS uses GNSS satellite moisture data and machine learning to give forecasters earlier, more reliable signals that a storm could become a dangerous flash flood.
After rogue AI incidents exposed vulnerabilities in containment and oversight, leading AI firms have pushed for a coordinated slowdown and third-party evaluation — but reactions from other companies and governments remain split.
Meta is reportedly readying camera-free smart glasses called Luna, featuring six microphones and speakers to enable AI chat while aiming to reduce privacy concerns tied to its camera-equipped frames.
Buying a top iPhone in Pakistan always costs more than the US price. But new reports about Apple’s 2026 phones show the difference is about to get even bigger. PTA tax alone could add hundreds of thousands of rupees to…
Apple’s first foldable, the iPhone Duo, pairs a 5.4-inch outer screen with a 7.6-inch inner display and starts at $1,999. Staff reactions praise the design and potential iPad Mini replacement, but raise concerns about price, camera compromises and a possible crease.
A global memory shortfall — amplified by AI demand and limited wafer capacity — is lifting component costs for smartphones. Apple and other makers are already adjusting prices and product mixes, and industry forecasts say relief is years away.