Aug 19, 2026Twila Rosenbaum
A short video found in the latest macOS beta appears to show Apple's rumored camera-equipped AirPods in action. The clip demonstrates Visual Intelligence, where Siri identifies a book cover and offers to save it for later. The AirPods look like a thicker version of AirPods Pro 3, with longer stems and possible LED indicators. The leaked demo suggests a launch may come soon, possibly alongside the next iPhone in September.
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Aug 18, 2026Twila Rosenbaum
watchOS 27 has not introduced new watch faces yet, but Apple Watch Ultra owners can still find fresh value in Modular Ultra. By stripping back the Ultra-exclusive face to a few complications, the experience becomes cleaner and more focused. The face supports six compact complications, a medium complication, and bezel data when fully loaded. This article explains the minimalist setup and why its unusual notification dot is part of the charm.
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Aug 18, 2026Twila Rosenbaum
Apple TV has expanded its movie catalog with a batch of classic films, from The Martian to Zodiac, available free for subscribers. The move nearly doubles the streamer's film library and sets the stage for a busy fall season. Six new original movies are scheduled between September and November, blending action fare with awards contenders. Here's a look at the new additions and what's on the horizon.
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Aug 18, 2026Twila Rosenbaum
Apple has submitted its proposed fee structure for purchases made outside the App Store in the Epic Games case. The company suggests commissions of up to 15%, with lower rates for partner programs and small businesses. The proposal comes after the Supreme Court declined to pause lower-court proceedings. Epic has responded, arguing Apple's filing conflicts with the court's definition of necessary costs.
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Aug 18, 2026Twila Rosenbaum
Apple is expected to unveil Apple Watch Ultra 4 and Apple Watch Series 12 at its September iPhone event. Both models will feature a new S11 chip for improved performance and on-device AI. Rumors point to upgraded sensors, possible ceramic case options, and new hypertension notifications. Here’s a look at everything we know so far.
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Aug 18, 2026Twila Rosenbaum
Cursor Origin is now on by default for paid users, adding repositories and pull requests alongside GitHub without asking. The launch comes as GitHub suffers repeated outages, but the bigger issue may be missing data terms and a default-on rollout. With SpaceX now owning Cursor, enterprises face unresolved questions about where code lives and who can use it.
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Aug 18, 2026Twila Rosenbaum
Wiz Research claimed an AI wrote and exploited a Snowflake flaw. GitHub disputes the authorship, saying a human wrote the code and Copilot Autofix never reviewed it. The incident still shows an autonomous agent discovering, exploiting, and adapting in real time. Snowflake patched the same day, but attribution remains contested.
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Aug 18, 2026Twila Rosenbaum
Google has agreed to pay $10mn for Spirit Airlines' data archive in a bankruptcy sale, with a judge set to approve the deal. The agreement reveals that Google selects, pays for, and approves the anonymisation process, while requiring referential integrity across the dataset. The archive includes billions of records from flights, employee files, and IT systems. Concerns remain about customer data, which Spirit retains the right to sell separately.
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Aug 18, 2026Twila Rosenbaum
The SEC staff responded to Latham & Watkins on data centre securitisation, easing risk retention concerns. The guidance arrives as Nvidia and six finance giants announce $500bn in AI infrastructure financing. The letter sets out specific conditions and stops short of covering hardware. Experts weigh in on the practical impact for sponsors and investors.
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