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Mozilla Foundation Cuts 30% of Staff, Eliminates Advocacy Division

The Mozilla Foundation lays off 30% of its workforce and dissolves its advocacy and global programs divisions in its second round of cuts this year. Meanwhile, Nvidia surpasses Apple to become the world's most valuable company.

Apple Releases iOS 18.2 Public Beta With New AI Features and Waitlists

Apple opens its iOS 18.2 public beta, giving users access to AI tools like Genmoji, Image Playground, and ChatGPT integration with Siri. Some features still require users to join a waitlist before they can try them.

Nvidia Overtakes Apple as World's Most Valuable Company

Nvidia surpasses Apple in market capitalization to claim the title of the world's largest company, driven by massive global demand for artificial intelligence hardware.

Apple to Offer ChatGPT Plus Upgrades Directly in iOS Settings App

Apple is adding a ChatGPT Plus subscription option directly inside the iOS 18.2 Settings app, giving OpenAI valuable exposure instead of a direct financial payout. The unusual partnership leaves questions about revenue sharing as OpenAI faces high inference costs from potential free user growth.

Former Microsoft AI Chief Sophia Velastegui Warns AI Development Moves Too Quickly

Sophia Velastegui, a veteran AI leader who helped infuse AI into major products at Apple, Google, and Microsoft, expresses concern over the rapid pace of AI advancement. She highlights the need for careful consideration as the technology integrates deeper into everyday applications.

Wiz Rejects Google's $23 Billion Bid to Chase $100 Billion Market

Wiz CEO Assaf Rappaport reveals the startup turned down Alphabet's massive $23 billion offer to independently pursue a $100 billion cloud security opportunity. The decision marks a bold bet on future growth over an immediate historic payout.

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Apple Intelligence iOS 18.1 Release Prioritizes Convenience Over Advanced AI

Apple's first wave of AI features focuses on everyday convenience rather than deep generative capabilities. Users get improved Siri interactions, photo cleanup tools, and notification summaries.

Apple Releases First Wave of AI Features in iOS 18.1 Update

Apple officially launches its highly anticipated Apple Intelligence suite through the iOS 18.1 update, bringing generative AI tools to select newer devices. The initial rollout includes writing aids and Siri upgrades, with more advanced features like ChatGPT integration arriving in future updates.

Apple Intelligence Reverses Course, Reaches EU iPhones in April 2025

Apple confirms that its Apple Intelligence features will arrive on EU iPhones and iPads in April 2025, walking back earlier claims that EU regulations prevented the rollout. The upcoming release includes major tools like Genmoji and ChatGPT integration, though notification summaries remain absent.

Apple Releases Developer Betas with ChatGPT and Image Playground

Apple releases developer betas for iOS 18.2, iPadOS 18.2, and macOS Sequoia 15.2, introducing advanced Apple Intelligence features like ChatGPT integration and Image Playground ahead of next week's public launch of version 18.1.

Apple Refreshes iPad Mini With A17 Pro Chip and AI Features

Apple updates the iPad mini for the first time since 2021, equipping the compact tablet with an A17 Pro chip to enable Apple Intelligence. The device also gains support for the Pencil Pro and doubles its starting storage to 128GB.

Apple Researchers Prove AI Models Lack True Reasoning Skills

A new Apple study shows that advanced AI models fail basic math tests when trivial details are added, suggesting they rely on pattern matching rather than actual reasoning.

Judge Denies Apple's Document Deadline Extension in Epic Games Dispute

A federal judge rejects Apple's request for more time to produce over 1.3 million App Store documents, calling the last-minute delay attempt "bad behavior." Apple still faces a Monday deadline to hand over the files as part of Epic Games' bad-faith compliance challenge.

iOS 18 Brings Hidden Upgrades to Photos, Settings, and Camera Apps

Apple's iOS 18 update includes major interface changes alongside several under-the-radar features. These hidden upgrades improve everyday tasks like organizing photos, navigating settings, and using the camera.

EU's Biggest Antitrust Crackdowns Target Major US Tech Giants

The European Union imposes massive fines and legal penalties on US tech giants for violating competition rules. These high-profile cases pave the way for even stricter enforcement under the Digital Markets Act.