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Apple App Store EU Rules Reset Its Fight With Brussels

Apple overhauls its App Store terms for the European Union, aiming to close its long-running dispute with Brussels. The brief also covers a Galaxy Buds 3 Pro discount, Firefox's new AI search features, Tesla's Cybercab launch plans, and the Coyote vs. Acme saga.

By Noor Hassan | August 18, 2026

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Feature Phones Refuse to Die as Fairphone 6+ Lands in US

A new poll shows one third of smartphone users still reach for feature phones. Meanwhile, Fairphone's repairable 6+ finally lands in the US.

By Sofia Ramirez | August 18, 2026

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Classrooms, Code, and Copilot+ Deals: AI Literacy Week

New EU teacher guidelines, fresh prompt engineering tactics, Spring AI tutorials, and Copilot+ PC discounts all point to one trend: AI literacy is becoming essential across schools, dev teams, and IT procurement.

By Maya Patel | August 18, 2026

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AI Agent Infrastructure Takes Center Stage This Week

A wave of AI releases this week reshapes speech synthesis, music generation, agent networking, and GPU efficiency. Together they reveal how AI agent infrastructure is quietly maturing behind the scenes.

By Aria Chen | August 18, 2026

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Reddit AI Videos, Apple’s ATT Fix, and ABC’s Trend Show

Reddit tests AI-generated videos and podcasts from text posts, Apple faces new tracking prompt rules in Germany, and ABC News launches a trend-driven livestream. Here's what changed and why it matters.

By Avery Cole | August 18, 2026

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Smart Home Gadgets Get Smarter as Gaming Nostalgia Cashes In

A new word game, a discounted smart speaker, Sonos lockscreen controls, and a Supreme-branded handheld all point to one trend: companies monetizing daily habits and nostalgia.

By Priya Kapoor | August 17, 2026

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Kodak Beats Fujifilm in Japan Film Photography Survey

A new survey shows Kodak has overtaken Fujifilm as Japan's favorite film brand, while Fujifilm fights back with a New York event. Plus, ON1 rebuilds its noise reduction AI without a subscription, and shotgun mics prove they're not obsolete yet.

By Marcus Webb | August 17, 2026

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Mortal Shell 2 Review Roundup: Critics Praise Fainweald

Mortal Shell 2 launches with strong reviews from IGN, Rock Paper Shotgun, and Destructoid, praising its expanded, atmospheric world. Early guides already point players toward the best items to grab in Fallgrim.

By Keira Walsh | August 17, 2026

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What Zipline Deal Means for Owners: Uber Eats Drone Delivery

Uber teams up with Zipline to bring drone delivery to Uber Eats, targeting one million daily flights by 2029. Here is what the partnership means for accessibility, noise, repairability, and long-term value.

By Mei Tanaka | August 17, 2026

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OpenAI Preparedness Team Cut as AI Safety Questions Mount

OpenAI reportedly disbanded its preparedness team as safety staff continue departing the company. This news brief also covers a satirical chatbot roleplay game, DeepSeek's new open-source agent harness, and the emotional fallout when a kid's robot companion shuts down for good.

By Camille Laurent | August 17, 2026

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