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Apple · Tablets

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.

Osamah Ismail · Oct 26, 2026
Computers

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.

Osamah Ismail · Aug 25, 2026
Computers

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.

Osamah Ismail · Aug 24, 2026
Computers

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.

Osamah Ismail · Aug 19, 2026
Programming

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.

Osamah Ismail · Aug 18, 2026
AI

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.

Osamah Ismail · Jul 18, 2026
AI

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.

Osamah Ismail · Jul 10, 2026
Gaming

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.

Osamah Ismail · Jul 6, 2026
Computers

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.

Osamah Ismail · Jul 2, 2026
Programming

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.

Osamah Ismail · Jun 27, 2026
AI

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.

Osamah Ismail · Jun 24, 2026
Microsoft · Copilot

Microsoft says it has over 20 million paid Copilot seats

Accenture alone bought 740,000 seats, and weekly Copilot engagement now matches Outlook.

Osamah Ismail · Apr 29, 2026
Apple · App Store

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.

Osamah Ismail · Apr 28, 2026
Apple · Headphones

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.

Osamah Ismail · Mar 16, 2026
Apple · iPad

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.

Osamah Ismail · Mar 2, 2026
Apple · Report Report

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.

Osamah Ismail · Feb 17, 2026
Anthropic · Investment

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.

Osamah Ismail · Feb 12, 2026
OpenAI · Report Report

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.

Osamah Ismail · Jan 10, 2026
SpaceX · Starlink

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.

Osamah Ismail · Jan 10, 2026
LEGO · CES 2026

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.

Osamah Ismail · Jan 5, 2026