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Apple Schedules September 9 Event Featuring First Foldable Device and iPhone 18 Pro
Apple has scheduled its September 9 event to unveil the iPhone 18 Pro line and its first foldable phone under new CEO John Ternus.
Google Updates Gemini Audio Transcription With Gemini 3.5 Transcribe Model
Google introduced Gemini 3.5 Transcribe to improve audio transcription with automatic filler word removal, specialized vocabulary support, and 85 language options.
CST Publishes Saudi Internet 2025 Report on Digital Public Services
The Saudi Internet 2025 report reveals download statistics for official public applications across the Kingdom, highlighting citizen adoption.
Daily AI Roundup Covers Qwen3.8 Architecture and Agent Integrations
The latest updates cover Qwen3.8-Flash-Next architecture, ClaudeDevs Admin API tools, and new Grok voice agent integrations in LiveKit.
Hyundai Launches Regional Campaign Focusing on Vehicle Ownership Costs
Hyundai Motor Middle East & Africa has launched a campaign focusing on total ownership expenses, covering maintenance, fuel economy, and resale value.
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Tencent Cloud Partners with TruKKer in Saudi Arabia Ahead of LEAP 2026
TruKKer will migrate its digital freight platform to Tencent Cloud’s Saudi data centers and deploy CodeBuddy AI tools ahead of LEAP 2026.
Google Cloud Launches Gemini Enterprise for Financial Services for Banking and Capital Markets
Google Cloud has launched Gemini Enterprise for Financial Services, offering specialized AI agents and 13 market data connectors for global banking.
ChatGPT Work Adds Website Login Feature for Paid Users on Web and Mobile
OpenAI rolled out a website login feature for ChatGPT Work across web and mobile for Plus, Pro, and Business subscribers to automate routine tasks.
Daily AI Roundup: New Local Models, Hardware Accelerators, and Web Standards
Today’s AI roundup highlights Perplexity’s on-device model, Cerebras CS-4 hardware, new agent connectors, and OpenAI’s WebMCP open web standard.
Anthropic Unifies Claude Memory Across Chat and Cowork Sessions
Anthropic has unified Claude memory across chat and Cowork modes, allowing the AI assistant to retain project context across sessions with full user controls.
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Instagram rolled out First Draft on iOS, an editing tool that automatically trims pauses from Reels clips in under 10 seconds.
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Google is deploying Android 17 Motion Assist to reduce car sickness by displaying synchronized motion dots on Pixel screens.
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NVIDIA’s CUDA-optimized system achieves a perfect score on the ARC-AGI-3 benchmark, solving all 25 public games and 183 levels.
Anthropic Launches Claude Academy Offering Free AI Courses for Developers
Anthropic has launched Claude Academy, offering free artificial intelligence courses and open tutorials for beginners and advanced developers.
Security Alert Warns of Fake Gmail Badge Used in Phishing Campaign
A security alert warns that a fraudulent Gmail badge is being used in an unconfirmed phishing campaign referencing OpenAI branding.
OpenAI Reduces GPT-5.6 Sol API Pricing for Developers and Enterprises
OpenAI has reduced input and output token pricing for the GPT-5.6 Sol API, lowering operational costs for developers and enterprise software applications.
Anthropic Fable Demand Outpaces Compute Forecasts Prompting Infrastructure Expansion
Surging user adoption for Anthropic’s Fable outpaced computational capacity forecasts, requiring a staged release and major investments in server hardware.
Apple Scraps Planned Domain Migration for Hide My Email
Apple cancelled its plan to move Hide My Email to a new domain, keeping the privacy aliases on icloud.com after community feedback.
Absher Platform Processes Over 50 Million Transactions in July
Saudi Arabia’s Absher platform processed over 50.8 million electronic transactions in July 2026, including 47.8 million for individuals and 2.9 million for businesses.
Takamul Holding Signs Agreement with Kuwait to Develop Digital Labor Market Services
Takamul Holding has signed an agreement with Kuwait’s Public Authority for Manpower to modernize labor systems and develop automated digital workforce platforms.
Pebble Time 2 Smartwatch Debuts with E-Paper Screen and 21-Day Battery
Pebble Time 2 arrives with an e-paper color screen, physical buttons, and up to 21 days of battery life for $225.
OpenAI Adds Custom Transparent Sticker Creation to ChatGPT for Messaging Apps
OpenAI has rolled out custom transparent sticker creation in ChatGPT, enabling users to export personalized packs directly to WhatsApp and iMessage.