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Apple unveils its first foldable phone featuring AI-designed hinge

September 10, 2026Μαρία ΚωνσταντίνουLeave a Comment

Apple has officially entered the foldable smartphone market with the introduction of the Duo during a special company event. Foldable devices have historically struggled with long-term durability issues and mechanical wear, presenting a significant design challenge for manufacturers. To overcome these hurdles, Apple leveraged artificial intelligence algorithms and 3D printing techniques specifically for the device’s […]

Apple unveils its first foldable smartphone, the iPhone Duo

September 10, 2026Μαρία ΚωνσταντίνουLeave a Comment

Confirmed by 2 independent sources. Apple held its major fall product event, marking the debut of new hardware under CEO John Ternus. The standout announcement was the iPhone Duo, the company’s first foldable smartphone, featuring a 7.6-inch inner Retina display and a 5.4-inch outer screen designed to offer tablet-like versatility. The device utilizes a custom […]

Cognition Hits $48B Valuation in AI Coding Funding Boost

September 9, 2026Μαρία ΚωνσταντίνουLeave a Comment

Cognition, the developer behind the AI coding assistant Devin, has secured $2 billion in a new funding round that pushes its valuation to $48 billion. Coming just four months after its previous valuation milestone of $26 billion, this massive injection of capital demonstrates venture capitalists’ ongoing confidence that the software development automation market will support […]

Secret Elizabeth Holmes Documentary Surprises Telluride

September 8, 2026Μαρία ΚωνσταντίνουLeave a Comment

The Telluride Film Festival pulled off a major surprise by screening an unannounced documentary focusing on disgraced Theranos founder Elizabeth Holmes. Directed by Nathan Fielder and Lance Oppenheim, the nearly three-hour feature titled “You Can See Everything” follows Holmes and her husband during the 34 days leading up to her federal prison surrender in May […]

Pokémon Champions arrives on mobile, but Switch required for pro

September 7, 2026Μαρία ΚωνσταντίνουLeave a Comment

The battle simulator Pokémon Champions has successfully expanded to mobile devices, offering cross-platform play and making team preparation much more accessible. However, despite the gameplay experience being nearly identical, competitive rules still require players to use Nintendo Switch hardware for high-level tournaments. The Pokémon Company has kept mobile restrictions in place for regional championships and […]

The risks and limits of brand partnerships with influencers

September 6, 2026Μαρία ΚωνσταντίνουLeave a Comment

The growing reliance of brands on content creators for marketing purposes is increasingly backfiring, as highlighted by recent disruptions at the US Open and a backlash-heavy golf advertisement. During this year’s tennis tournament, influencers utilizing ring lights and flash photography distracted players and frustrated spectators, prompting organizers to step in. While events embrace creators to […]

Robot data startup XDOF in talks for $1.2B valuation Series B

September 5, 2026Μαρία ΚωνσταντίνουLeave a Comment

XDOF, a startup focused on collecting real-world teleoperation data for training general-purpose robots, is in late-stage talks to secure a Series B funding round at a valuation of approximately $1.2 billion. The discussions are reportedly being led by venture capital firm 8VC, less than three months after the company officially emerged from stealth mode. The […]

Startup commercializes unconstrained AI models by removing safety guardrails

September 4, 2026Μαρία ΚωνσταντίνουLeave a Comment

A new startup named Abliteration.ai is commercializing the removal of safety guardrails from advanced open-weight artificial intelligence models. By hosting modified versions of powerful models through an accessible web platform and API, the company allows users to bypass standard refusal mechanisms and ethical boundaries that typically prevent the generation of potentially harmful content. Proponents of […]

Tesla’s Cybercab Debut: A Defining Moment for Autonomy

September 4, 2026Μαρία ΚωνσταντίνουLeave a Comment

Tesla is officially launching the Cybercab in Austin, Texas, unveiling a compact, two-seater autonomous vehicle completely devoid of a steering wheel or pedals. Relying strictly on advanced cameras and artificial intelligence, this rollout represents a pivotal crossroads for the company as it attempts to solidify its identity as an AI and robotics enterprise rather than […]

US government backs OpenAI in copyright lawsuit over AI training

September 3, 2026Μαρία ΚωνσταντίνουLeave a Comment

The U.S. government has filed an official brief supporting OpenAI in its ongoing copyright lawsuit with The New York Times, defending the company’s practice of using unlicensed copyrighted material to train large language models. The administration argues that restricting AI training based on restrictive copyright interpretations would hinder American technological leadership and economic prosperity, aligning […]