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New iPad mini goes OLED and waterproof. Buyers in Iraq should check eSIM first
The biggest iPad mini update yet starts at $699, but the cellular model only takes an eSIM.

Apple announces Mac mini with M6 and M5 Pro, starting at $899
Preorders opened on August 25, with deliveries scheduled from September 22. Evaluating the two options requires considering the complete configuration and intended workload.

IBM outlines a dual-architecture processor for future Z and LinuxONE systems
The August 24 design announcement targets native IBM and Arm instruction execution within each core. It concerns a processor under development for future systems.

Marvell and Google expand custom-silicon work around the TPU ecosystem
An August 19 filing details the technical scope and a conditional share-purchase warrant. The programs span AI accelerators, memory, networking and storage.

Google introduces formal verification for CEL policies with Z3
The August 18 framework targets logical errors in expressions and policies. Defining the property to prove and understanding the model’s boundaries remain essential.

Intel and Google Cloud expand Gemini Enterprise and chip-development collaboration
The July 16 announcement combines internal AI workflows with additional computing resources for simulation. A July 18 report separates those two roles.

Fill with Gemini expands in Sheets: where spreadsheet AI becomes useful
Google announced 11 additional languages on July 7. A July 10 report examines why clear instructions and data ranges matter when generating cell content.

Microsoft cuts about 4,800 roles as Xbox outlines a wider restructure
The July 6 statements distinguish immediate job reductions, a financial-year plan and studio transitions. The numbers describe different scopes and stages.

Sandisk starts BiCS10 sampling: what the NAND milestone means for SSDs
New NAND advances the foundation of storage products. Understanding its significance requires separating a memory chip, its raw capacity and the finished drive.

What AI SDK 7 changes for developers building production agents
Vercel released AI SDK 7 on June 25. A closer look at long-running work, upgrade requirements and the behaviour teams should test before migrating.

OpenAI and Broadcom unveil Jalapeño, a chip built for LLM inference
The accelerator targets the work of producing model responses, with initial deployment planned for the end of 2026.

Microsoft says it has over 20 million paid Copilot seats
Accenture alone bought 740,000 seats, and weekly Copilot engagement now matches Outlook.

App Store adds a cheaper subscription option: pay monthly, commit for 12 months
You can now buy an annual subscription with monthly payments. But if you cancel, payments continue until the 12 months end.

Apple launches AirPods Max 2 with the H2 chip at $549
Six years on, AirPods Max gets an update: up to 1.5x better noise cancellation, Live Translation and five colors.

iPad Air gets the M4 chip: 30% faster, still $599
Apple updated the iPad Air with M4, 12GB of memory and Wi-Fi 7, at the same starting price.

Apple is working on three AI wearables
According to Bloomberg, Apple is speeding up work on smart glasses, an AI pendant and AirPods with cameras.

Anthropic raises $30 billion at a $380 billion valuation
The Series G round was led by GIC and Coatue. Anthropic's valuation more than doubled from $183 billion in its previous round.

Report: OpenAI asks contractors to upload real work from past jobs
According to Wired, OpenAI and Handshake AI are asking for real Word, Excel and PowerPoint files to train AI. Legal experts warn of risks.

FCC lets SpaceX launch 7,500 more Starlink satellites
Starlink's second-generation fleet can now reach 15,000 satellites, including direct-to-cell service for ordinary phones.

LEGO unveils Smart Bricks that play sounds and need no screens
The SMART Play system includes a smart 2×4 brick that senses motion and makes sounds. The first Star Wars sets arrive on March 1.