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The Honor Robot Phone, which was teased during the Magic8 series announcement, now has an official launch date. Honor shared a teaser on Instagram announcing that the phone will debut at MWC 2026. However, it remains unclear whether this will mark a commercial launch or merely a showcase for attendees. During the Magic8 series launch, Honor had already confirmed that the Robot Phone would be fully unveiled at MWC 2026 in March. The Honor Robot Phone features a moving gimbal camera that pops out the back of the phone and resembles a robot head. It can apparently understand what it…

In late July 2024, Lina Khan, then the chair of the US Federal Trade Commission, gave a speech at an event hosted by the San Francisco startup accelerator Y Combinator in which she positioned herself as an advocate for open source artificial intelligence.The event took place as California lawmakers were considering a landmark bill called SB 1047 that would have imposed new testing and safety requirements on AI companies. Critics of the legislation, which was later vetoed by California governor Gavin Newsom, argued it would hamper the development and release of open source AI models. Khan called for a less…

Apple has warned iPhone users not to use the Chrome web browser for security reasons. You might remember the 2024 ad that Apple ran showing Android users using the Chrome Browser out in the wild while getting spied on by cameras that turn into birds and fly away. These cameras, which represented trackers following internet users, would blow up when trying to spy on Safari users. The point was that Apple’s Safari Browser does a better job at protecting users’ personal data than other mobile browsers including Chrome.Google axed Cookies from Chrome, developed the Privacy Sandbox, reversed its decision on…

The partnership underscores the shared commitment of both entities to nurture a thriving innovative ecosystem, empower entrepreneurs, and drive growth through technology and knowledge exchange between the two countries. Omantel Innovation Labs  and inspireU,  the startup accelerator arm of stc group  have signed a strategic partnership during GITEX GLOBAL, aimed at fostering innovation and accelerating the growth of digital startups across the region. The partnership underscores the shared commitment of both entities to nurture a thriving innovative ecosystem, empower entrepreneurs, and drive growth through technology and knowledge exchange between the two countries. Both parties will collaborate to support startups accelerated…

The OnePlus 15 is set to be announced in China on October 27. Ahead of the launch, OnePlus has been teasing the phone’s design and key features. The company recently confirmed the phone’s display specs, and has now revealed its battery details. OnePlus’ upcoming flagship phone will pack a 7,300mAh battery and offer 120W wired fast charging support in China. It will also support 50W wireless charging. Meanwhile, the OnePlus 15’s Absolute Black color option’s scratch resistance was showcased in a video. The matte rear panel appears to be durable to light scratches, which can be easily wiped off with…

There’s a new AI-based collage and photo editing tool that Meta is offering to Facebook users now. It’s an opt-in feature that basically scans your entire camera roll for your best photos and videos and feeds them to an AI for collages. Facebook has a new AI collage tool The tool scans your library, uploads the best images and videos to the cloud, and then uses generative AI to make collages and edits for you. Facebook will suggest collages, recaps, AI restyling, or themes like birthdays, graduation, or trips. If you opt in to this feature, the AI will work behind the scenes…

Creating or modifying smart contracts typically cost less than $2 per transaction, a huge savings in terms of funds and labor over more traditional methods for delivering malware. Layered on top of the EtherHiding Google observed was a social-engineering campaign that used recruiting for fake jobs to lure targets, many of whom were developers of cryptocurrency apps or other online services. During the screening process, candidates must perform a test demonstrating their coding or code-review skills. The files required to complete the tests are embedded with malicious code. Illustration of UNC5342 EtherHiding flow. Illustration of UNC5342 EtherHiding flow. The infection…

ChatGPT, OpenAI’s text-generating AI chatbot, has taken the world by storm since its launch in November 2022. What started as a tool to supercharge productivity through writing essays and code with short text prompts has evolved into a behemoth with 300 million weekly active users. 2024 was a big year for OpenAI, from its partnership with Apple for its generative AI offering, Apple Intelligence, the release of GPT-4o with voice capabilities, and the highly-anticipated launch of its text-to-video model Sora. OpenAI also faced its share of internal drama, including the notable exits of high-level execs like co-founder and longtime chief…

A new attack called Pixnapping is capable of stealing your two-factor authentication (2FA) code in 30 seconds without you knowing. That’s an extremely dangerous attack. Google has taken care of Pixnapping and has come up with new security features that are designed to help you access your Gmail account in case you are locked out. This could happen if you’ve lost your device, forgotten your password, or was the victim of a malware attack.Attacks against Google apps are up sharplyAttacks against Google apps, which includes Gmail, are up 84% over the last year according to Google. The biggest threat to those…

The tech layoff wave is still kicking in 2025. Last year saw more than 150,000 job cuts across 549 companies, according to independent layoffs tracker Layoffs.fyi. So far this year, more than 22,000 workers have been the victim of reductions across the tech industry, with a staggering 16,084 cuts taking place in February alone. We’re tracking layoffs in the tech industry in 2025 so you can see the trajectory of the cutbacks and understand the impact on innovation across all types of companies. As businesses continue to embrace AI and automation, this tracker serves as a reminder of the human…