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16 stories from 6 outlets. Times show when each story first broke, in UTC.
A flag for a Conversational Apps category appears in the iOS 27.3 beta code. No details about which apps would qualify have been revealed, though AI chatbots like ChatGPT and Claude are plausible fits.
#Bloomberg Technology reports Apple wants to turn Siri into a true AI agent. The report links the effort to a possible iOS 28 shake-up.
#The Ninja AutoBarista uses its Grind iQ technology to analyze coffee beans and adjust how it pulls espresso shots. The reviewer found the machine versatile but was put off by one feature.
#Anthropic has agreed to pay $3.4 billion for gas-fired generators for data centers, according to the FT. It is described as the largest known single purchase of power-generation equipment by an AI lab.
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#Bloomberg's Brody Ford discusses how voter opposition to data centers could slow rapid construction. Heavily indebted AI companies face risks as a result.
#Wired tested 30 pairs of computer speakers to pick its favorites. The list covers stereo speakers, subwoofers and surround sound systems.
#A Wired review calls Wandrd's magnetic camera straps a new favorite accessory. The reviewer highlights the magnet-based attachment system.
#Wired tested gloves in cold conditions to see whether they keep hands warm while allowing smartphone use. The guide covers knitted, waterproof and leather models.
#Apple has announced a 14-inch MacBook Pro with the latest M6 chip. Wired notes that the M5 model is on sale and questions whether the M6 upgrade is worth the cost.
#A weekly newsletter examines how the media industry's push into video content for online platforms continues. The piece traces how the shift started and the pressures it creates for publishers.
#Asian investors are weighing the impact of the recent AI stock selloff. Hedge funds are reducing exposure, and uncertainty over US data-center policy is growing.
#Researchers listened to electronic noise in a superconductor to determine whether its electrons have formed pairs. The approach offers a way to resolve a long-standing superconductor mystery.
#A group of young mathematicians has found the solution to a long-unanswered conjecture that was first inspired by juggling. The team's approach relied on randomness and collaboration.
#The New York Times added a beta feature to its Cooking app that swaps ingredients or adjusts recipes to suit readers' needs. A hands-on test found the results mostly good.
#World models simulate real-world physics so robots and autonomous cars can learn to navigate physical environments. Wired explains what the technology is and why it is expected to spread widely.
#Wired offers advice on reminding a boss about paid time off in a way that avoids annoying them. The guidance notes that bosses and coworkers tend to remember how time-off requests are handled.
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