Friday, June 20, 2025

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Midjourney Released an AI Video Generator: How You Can Get Started

Taylor Leamey / cnet - You can now create 5-second AI videos with Midjourney's new video generator for $10 per month.

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Apple Internally Discussing Whether to Bid to Acquire Perplexity AI

Eric Slivka / macrumors - Apple executives have been discussing the possibility of the company making a bid to acquire Perplexity AI, according to Bloomberg's Mark Gurman. Perplexity is one of the leading AI startups that has proven popular as an AI-infused web search engine.Merge…

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This Magic: The Gathering Final Fantasy Card Just Sold For More Than Some Annual Salaries

Jessica Cogswell / gamespot - It's been a week since Magic: The Gathering's Final Fantasy collaboration officially hit shelves, and in the time since, we've witnessed some truly staggering prices on select single cards. Those lucky enough to pull certain versions of the series borderl…

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Apple shareholders sue over Siri delays and massive losses

appleinsider - Apple shareholders are suing the company over AI rollout delays they claim cost them nearly a trillion dollars.Apple sued over delays to AI-powered SiriWhen it comes to artificial intelligence, it seems like Apple can't catch a break. Now, after facing re…

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Apple devices in EU getting repair scores & battery life labels

appleinsider - Apple buyers in Europe will soon see repair scores, battery ratings, and energy labels on every new iPhone and iPad.Apple buyers in Europe will soon see repair scoresStarting June 20, 2025, the European Union will require smartphones and tablets to meet s…

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AirPods & AirPods Pro in iOS 26 hands on: Camera control, new notifications, and more

appleinsider - Apple is making your AirPods and AirPods Pro even better in iOS 26, adding camera control, better CarPlay hand-off, and more. Here's a hands-on look at what's coming.AirPods get new features thanks to iOS 26 this fallOne of the best things about AirPods i…

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Microsoft’s Family Safety ‘Fix’ Is Now Blocking Google Chrome for Windows Users

Markus Kasanmascheff / winbuzzer - A recent Microsoft Family Safety update is now blocking Google Chrome by design, not by accident, causing major disruptions for schools and families on Windows.The post Microsoft’s Family Safety ‘Fix’ Is Now Blocking Google Chrome for Windows Users appear…

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iPhone 17 could be offered in a brand new purple or green color finish

Christian Zibreg / idownloadblog - Apple is allegedly testing purple and green color finishes for the base iPhone 17 models, although only one color might make the final cut.

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BBC Threatens Lawsuit against Perplexity AI over Verbatim Copying of Content

Markus Kasanmascheff / winbuzzer - The BBC threatens legal action against Perplexity AI, accusing the search engine of copyright infringement and reputational damage, marking a major escalation in the global war over AI data scraping.The post BBC Threatens Lawsuit against Perplexity AI ove…

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16 Billion Passwords Exposed: Major Leak Hits Apple, Facebook and Google Users 

Camila Nogueira / betanews - The largest password leaks are now recorded. 16 billion login credentials, including usernames and passwords, have been exposed online. The leak impacts Apple, Facebook, Google accounts, and some other platforms that people use daily. The breach, uncovere…

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Meta unveils its Oakley smart glasses

Aisha Malik / techcrunch - After months of rumors, Meta has officially announced its next pair of smart glasses with Oakley.

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Texas lawmakers offer Tesla an out on June robotaxi launch

Ann O’Dea / siliconrepublic - Some are reporting this as a roadblock for Tesla but it may be a very welcome reprieve that allows a little more development time before launch.Read more: Texas lawmakers offer Tesla an out on June robotaxi launch

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Foxconn to Start Making iPhone Casings in India

Hartley Charlton / macrumors - Apple's iPhone assembler Foxconn has begun constructing a new facility in India to manufacture iPhone enclosures for the first time, The Economic Times reports.Foxconn is building the new unit at the ESR Industrial Park in Oragadam, Tamil Nadu. The compan…

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Meta Shifts from Buying to Betting Billions on AI

Meta is retooling its strategy in the AI race, abandoning a planned superintelligence acquisition in favor of aggressively recruiting top talent and investing billions. With industry rivals like OpenAI delivering sharp critiques, Meta’s bold pivot underscores its commitment to not only catch up but also lead in next-generation AI innovation.

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