Aug 04, 2026Twila Rosenbaum Apple has reportedly been developing camera-equipped AirPods with Visual Intelligence at the core. A new variant, code-named B790, may launch as early as next month, while a more advanced version is scheduled for 2027. The product could include longer stems and an LED indicator. Here’s what we know so far. View more
Aug 04, 2026Twila Rosenbaum Apple plans to update the Mac Studio this fall with M5 Max and M5 Ultra chips, bringing up to 768GB of memory and improved performance. A 2028 refresh with M7 Ultra could support a whopping 1.5TB of RAM and major AI gains. The timeline slipped due to the ongoing memory shortage, and prices may rise again. Here’s what we know. View more
Aug 04, 2026Twila Rosenbaum DeepSeek, the Chinese AI startup focused on frontier models, is in talks for its first external funding round at a valuation of $45bn. The state-backed Big Fund is poised to lead, with Tencent and Alibaba reportedly participating. The valuation has skyrocketed from an initial $10bn target. View more
Aug 04, 2026Twila Rosenbaum French robotics startup Genesis AI has unveiled its first foundational model, GENE-26.5, alongside a human-like robotic hand built in-house. The hand can perform complex tasks such as cooking, playing piano, and solving a Rubik’s Cube. Co-founder and CEO Zhou Xian explains the company built its own hardware for full-stack control. Genesis AI recently completed a $105 million seed funding round and is now working on a full-body robot. View more
Aug 04, 2026Twila Rosenbaum Chinese AI startup DeepSeek has begun raising external capital for the first time, aiming to establish a market benchmark for its valuation. The limited round is designed to give employees clarity on stock options and curb departures to well-funded rivals. Parent company High-Flyer remains profitable, so the startup is not in urgent need of funds. DeepSeek may sell up to 3% equity, prioritizing state-backed and industrial investors. View more
Aug 04, 2026Twila Rosenbaum Some early OpenAI investors are questioning the company's $852 billion valuation as strategy shifts make it appear unfocused. They criticize the pivot to enterprise sales, where OpenAI trails Anthropic, and point to recent project cancellations. The company defends its infrastructure lead and investor confidence. View more
Aug 04, 2026Twila Rosenbaum We explain our updated approach to personal data, including what information we collect, how it is used, and the legal basis under GDPR. The policy covers cookies, data storage within the EEA, and user privacy rights. We also describe how to exercise those rights and contact our data representative. Visitors are encouraged to review the policy before using our services. View more
Aug 03, 2026Twila Rosenbaum Bloomington native Joshua Bell returns to his hometown to direct and perform with the Academy of St Martin in the Fields. The concert takes place March 26, 2024, at Indiana University Auditorium, featuring Mozart, Brahms, and Schumann. Bell will play on all pieces, leading the renowned chamber orchestra from the violin. View more
Aug 03, 2026Twila Rosenbaum Egyptian President Abdel Fattah Al-Sisi reviewed progress on strategic port and transport projects, including expansions at Safaga, Damietta, Alexandria, and Sokhna ports. The meeting covered Egypt's high-speed electric railway network, monorail systems, and the Bus Rapid Transit project on Cairo's Ring Road. Trial operations on the first high-speed rail line are scheduled to begin in September 2026. Al-Sisi directed officials to complete all projects on schedule and to the highest quality standards. View more
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