ABCNEWS (ABC News: Top Stories) - Apple announces first-ever foldable iPhone at products event
The Apple event announcement of a first-ever foldable iPhone was widely expected by observers.
NYTIMES (Kalley Huang) - Apple Expected to Unveil a Folding iPhone at Annual Launch Event
Fans of the company’s products widely believe it will unveil a folding smartphone at its annual launch event on Wednesday.
NYTIMES (Kalley Huang and Brian X. Chen) - Key App Developers Have Yet to Embrace Apple’s New Siri A.I.
For the company’s new artificial intelligence system to take off, it will need plenty of support from the makers of popular apps on Apple’s phones.
YOUTUBE (CNN) - First Look: Sony’s new headphone lineup for 2026
Sony is back with a new lineup of more affordable headphones for 2026, bringing updated features, improved sound, and a familiar favorite back into the mix. Underscored tech writer Henry Casey gets a first look at the new headphones to see what’s changed, what’s actually worth getting excited about, and how these new models fit into Sony’s broader headphone lineup. From new features and better sound to the return of an old favorite, here’s everything you need to know about Sony’s latest headphones. ----------------------- 0:00 - Intro 0:20 - WH1000XM4C 2nd Gen 0:52 - WH-CH730N 1:13 - WH-CH530N When you buy through our links, we may earn a commission. ------------------------- Check out more of our Headphone reviews:…
AXIOS (Ina Fried) - Tim Cook's legacy hinges on Apple's AI bet
For better or worse, Tim Cook's legacy is likely to be determined by something we don't really know the answer to yet: the company's bet to build its AI strategy partly around other companies' models. Why it matters: In the short term, the move could save substantial sums compared with building and operating a frontier-model business of its own, but it's left Apple dependent on Google for some of its most important AI capabilities. Driving the news: As John Ternus officially takes over today as Apple CEO, much of the analysis of Cook's tenure has focused on his record. - On the positive side, he has more than quadrupled annual revenue and grown Apple's market capitalization by an even higher amount, to more than $4 trillion. - And he…
NYTIMES (Brian X. Chen and Minh Connors) - The A.I. in Google’s New Pixel 11 Is Not Very Helpful
The phone’s artificial intelligence can order groceries, book tables and take photos on a user’s behalf. But is it something people really want?
AXIOS (Ina Fried) - Tim Cook says Apple may charge for AI Siri
Apple hinted Thursday that heavy users of its revamped Siri may have to pay for access. Why it matters: It's the first time that Apple has confirmed it will charge for the new AI -powered voice assistant. What they're saying: In a conference call to discuss Apple's most recent quarterly earnings , CEO Tim Cook said Apple is still developing its plan to address the higher computing costs that will come with the improved voice assistant. - "We do believe there will be people that want to use it a lot, and so we will have some kind of upgrade possibilities on iCloud+," Cook said during a call to discuss Apple's most recent quarterly earnings . - Apple has also said that users will need a paid iCloud subscription to take advantage of a new…
NYTIMES (Brian X. Chen) - Apple’s Siri Got an A.I. Brain Transplant. Try These 5 Prompts to Get Acclimated.
An upgrade transformed the beleaguered virtual assistant into a modern chatbot. It’s imperfect but worth trying.
NYTIMES (David Wallace-Wells, Rachael Bedard and Jillian Weinberger) - Is More Data About Your Body Actually Good for You?
The Silicon Valley health trend making doctors nervous.
AXIOS (Natalie Daher) - How AI is becoming part of the American family
AI's impact on American life isn't just at work . It's also at home, where it's helping with dinner and bedtime, learning our routines, overhearing arguments and never clocking out. Why it matters: The AI debate has largely focused on jobs and productivity . But a quieter shift is unfolding at home , where AI is also evolving from an on-demand assistant into an always-on presence that remembers, anticipates and increasingly acts like a member of the family. - "The barriers to entry for families — in terms of cost and technical knowledge — are next to nothing," Sarah Dooley , founder of AI-Empowered Mom and author of an upcoming book on the topic, told Axios. "With lower barriers and adoption moving at lightning speed, impact and…