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iOS 27 Beta 4-6 Updates and Unreleased Apple Products Revealed in macOS 26.7 RC

Apple has released iOS 27 Developer Beta 4, 5, and 6, adding new features. Meanwhile, code in macOS 26.7 RC hints at unannounced devices like a foldable iPhone and camera AirPods.

Products & Applications

Amazon tightens Kindle DRM and closes Libby loan loophole, angering users

Amazon has rolled out tougher DRM to the Kindle Oasis and closed an airplane mode loophole that let readers keep Libby library books past their due date, prompting frustration among Kindle owners.

Large Language Models

Jiuzhang AI Cloud Unveils RL Infrastructure to Power Post-Training Scaling of GLM-5

据雷峰网报道,九章智算云推出面向强化学习的AI基础设施,通过“训推一致”支撑GLM-5等模型后训练,提升Token产出与模型能力。

AI Chips & Compute · Companies

Relativity Networks raises $22M for hollow-core fiber to speed data centers

Relativity Networks raises $22M and secures a $40M hyperscaler order for hollow-core fiber that speeds data center links by 30%.

Products & Applications

Microsoft Teams defaults to showing swear words in captions, except for government users

Microsoft Teams has turned off its profanity filter by default for live captions, so most users will now see swear words uncensored. Government and defense users will have to wait until the end of August 2026 for the change.

Products & Applications

Framework refreshes 12-inch laptop with new Intel chips, Linux option, and lower starting price

Framework has updated its 12-inch convertible laptop with Intel Core Series 3 processors, a pre-built Linux option, and a $699 starting price, $100 less than before.

Products & Applications

8TB Seagate IronWolf NAS Drive Priced at $349.99 at Best Buy, but Newegg Offers $329.99

The 8TB Seagate IronWolf NAS drive is discounted to $349.99 at Best Buy, but Newegg sells the same drive for $329.99, making it the better deal.

Products & Applications

Android Authority recommends alternatives to Google Pixel Watch 5 amid price hike

Citing limited upgrades and a higher price, Android Authority recommends five smartwatches as alternatives to Google's Pixel Watch 5, including the Pixel Watch 4 and Galaxy Watch 9.

Products & Applications

Alibaba's Qianwen Office Tops Wall Street Test of 8 AI Agents

Jefferies analysts tested eight AI agents on real office tasks, and Alibaba's Qianwen Office ranked first overall, beating Claude Cowork and Codex.

Products & Applications

Motorola Smart Connect app wins over skeptic with file sharing, wireless webcam and more

Motorola's Smart Connect, once called bloatware, proved essential: file sharing, wireless webcam, app streaming.

Products & Applications

Framework Laptop 13 Pro hands-on: Mature design, but RAM shortage raises price

Framework's Laptop 13 Pro impresses with a sleek build and better battery, but RAM shortages have forced price hikes before shipping, ZDNET finds.

Products & Applications

Technics SL-1200 55th Anniversary Edition adds gold trim, launch set for September

Technics has unveiled a 55th anniversary SL-1200 turntable with gold trim, based on MK7. Full launch in September.

Products & Applications

GameNative v1.2.0 adds CPU and GPU clock controls for Samsung Galaxy and handheld devices

GameNative v1.2.0 pre-release adds CPU and GPU clock controls on Samsung Galaxy and AYN/Retroid devices, with preset profiles and manual tuning to manage performance, battery life, and heat.

Products & Applications

Galaxy S26 FE leak reveals longer battery life but fewer charging cycles

According to Android Authority, European energy labels show the Galaxy S26 FE offers a 50-hour usage rating, but its battery charging cycles drop from 2,000 to 1,200.

Companies · Robotics · Markets

Unitree Shares Jump as Much as 600% in Shanghai Debut

Unitree shares surged as much as 600% on Wednesday, marking the first mainland Chinese humanoid robot listing.

World · Policy & Regulation · Cybersecurity

Trump pauses Canada tariffs; France apologizes for tax data hack

Trump pauses Canada tariffs; France apologizes for tax data hack.

Products & Applications

Samsung Wallet adds digital car key support for Volkswagen EVs

Samsung Wallet now supports digital car keys for select Volkswagen EVs, allowing Galaxy users to lock, unlock, and share access, starting in Europe Aug. 18.

Products & Applications · Large Language Models

Google preps Photos overnight backup, Snapseed LUT imports, Gemini screenshot memory; Maps bug hits Android Automotive

Google preps Photos overnight backup, Snapseed LUT imports, Gemini screenshot memory: Android Authority

Products & Applications

Leaked Motorola 'Moto Snap' magnetic charger could rival Apple's MagSafe

Leaked images suggest Motorola is developing a magnetic wireless charging puck called Moto Snap, aiming to bring MagSafe-like convenience to Android devices.

Products & Applications

ZDNet review: Firefox's Smart Window beta is a game-changer for AI users

Firefox's Smart Window beta impresses ZDNet reviewer with flexible AI features, making Firefox the top choice for AI users.

Companies · Cybersecurity

Brinqa acquires PlexTrac to add penetration testing validation to exposure management

Brinqa acquires PlexTrac to add penetration testing validation to its exposure management platform.

Cybersecurity

Nearly half of UK small firms hit by cyber breaches in past year, survey finds

New survey shows 46% of small and 65% of medium UK businesses suffered cyber breaches in the last year, as SMEs face rising threats due to limited security resources.

Cybersecurity

Surfshark: UK PM impersonation scam shows personal devices are a 'wide-open door'

Surfshark warns that personal devices are a wide-open door after UK PM Andy Burnham was targeted in an AI-powered impersonation scam, highlighting the shift from breaking firewalls to hacking humans.

Products & Applications · Companies

Google Pixel 11 price hike eliminates value advantage, Android Authority says

Google's Pixel 11 series launched with $100 price increases across all models, erasing the brand's budget-friendly edge over rivals, according to Android Authority.