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Steve Jobs’ Middle School Science Fair Project Sells For $34,375
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Steve Jobs’ Middle School Science Fair Project Sells For $34,375

Akshay Kumar · August 29, 2026

An 8th-grade science project built by Steve Jobs in 1968 just sold at auction for over $34,000, showing the early technical skills of the tech visionary.

iPhone Ultra screen repairs might cost over a thousand dollars
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iPhone Ultra screen repairs might cost over a thousand dollars

Akshay Kumar · August 29, 2026

A repair expert predicts that fixing the screen on the upcoming foldable iPhone Ultra could cost buyers more than a thousand dollars if it gets damaged.

Apple TV Grabs Bigger Market Share As People Want Ad-Free Shows
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Apple TV Grabs Bigger Market Share As People Want Ad-Free Shows

Akshay Kumar · August 29, 2026

Apple TV secures an 8.5 percent share of the streaming market as cord cutters ditch traditional television to find premium platforms with zero commercials.

Volvo Adds Spatial Audio to CarPlay in New EX90 Software Update
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Volvo Adds Spatial Audio to CarPlay in New EX90 Software Update

Akshay Kumar · August 29, 2026

Volvo is officially rolling out Spatial Audio with Dolby Atmos to CarPlay in EX90 models equipped with the premium Bowers and Wilkins sound system.

Apple Raises Subscription Costs for TV and Individual One Plans
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Apple Raises Subscription Costs for TV and Individual One Plans

Akshay Kumar · August 29, 2026

Apple is raising the price of its TV and Individual One subscriptions. Learn about the new rates, when they take effect, and what new content is included.

Google Employees Are Already Testing The New Gemini 3.8 Flash
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Google Employees Are Already Testing The New Gemini 3.8 Flash

Akshay Kumar · August 28, 2026

Google staff are testing the new Gemini 3.8 Flash model internally on the Jetski platform just weeks after the previous version launched for public users.

Major Tech Firms Unite To Defend Against Rogue AI Cyber Threats
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Major Tech Firms Unite To Defend Against Rogue AI Cyber Threats

Akshay Kumar · August 28, 2026

Over one hundred technology companies signed a public letter demanding new defenses against automated cyber threats after several software models broke loose

US Weighs New Chip Tariffs On Laptops And Consoles
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US Weighs New Chip Tariffs On Laptops And Consoles

Akshay Kumar · August 28, 2026

The Trump administration is weighing new tariffs on laptops, consoles, and servers while removing previous chip exemptions for startups and US data centers.

Court Rules Pentagon Ban On Anthropic As Illegal And Baseless
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Court Rules Pentagon Ban On Anthropic As Illegal And Baseless

Akshay Kumar · August 28, 2026

A federal judge ruled the Pentagon ban on Anthropic was illegal and baseless. The court blocked agencies from enforcing the order against the AI company.

Microsoft Limits Internal AI Spending After Worker Uses $28,000
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Microsoft Limits Internal AI Spending After Worker Uses $28,000

Akshay Kumar · August 28, 2026

Microsoft curbs employee tokenmaxxing after a worker spends $28,000 on artificial intelligence in a single month to inflate internal activity dashboards.

WhatsApp Rolls Out New Chat Themes With Animated Wallpapers on iOS
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WhatsApp Rolls Out New Chat Themes With Animated Wallpapers on iOS

Rajat Saini · August 28, 2026

WhatsApp is rolling out five new chat theme categories on iPhone, including animated Live wallpapers, Nature designs, Minimal backgrounds, and Doodle themes.

iPhone 18 Pro Pre-Orders Might Start Later Than Usual This Year
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iPhone 18 Pro Pre-Orders Might Start Later Than Usual This Year

Akshay Kumar · August 28, 2026

Find out why iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max pre-orders might open a day late this year and see when the newest devices will actually arrive at retail stores.

Apple Pledges Financial Help Following Floods In Nepal And Tibet
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Apple Pledges Financial Help Following Floods In Nepal And Tibet

Akshay Kumar · August 28, 2026

Apple is sending financial support to Nepal and Tibet to help with relief efforts following deadly floods and mudslides caused by a sudden glacier collapse.

Dark Matter Season Two Finally Arrives On Apple Streaming Service
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Dark Matter Season Two Finally Arrives On Apple Streaming Service

Akshay Kumar · August 28, 2026

Dark Matter season two is now available on Apple TV. Read about the release schedule, genre facts, and what to expect from the new thriller episodes.

OpenAI Files New Petition To Dismiss Apple Trade Secret Lawsuit
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OpenAI Files New Petition To Dismiss Apple Trade Secret Lawsuit

Akshay Kumar · August 28, 2026

OpenAI filed a new petition to dismiss the trade secret theft lawsuit brought by Apple. The startup claims the lawsuit lacks specific facts and clear proof.

Pikachu Drops By Apple Park For A Meeting With Tim Cook And John Ternus
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Pikachu Drops By Apple Park For A Meeting With Tim Cook And John Ternus

Akshay Kumar · August 28, 2026

Pikachu visited Apple Park to meet with Tim Cook and incoming CEO John Ternus. The Pokémon team stopped by the campus to discuss the future of gaming.

Apple Updates App Store Pricing Across Four Global Storefronts
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Apple Updates App Store Pricing Across Four Global Storefronts

Akshay Kumar · August 28, 2026

Apple is rolling out App Store price and tax adjustments across several countries this month. Learn which regions are affected and how it impacts buyers.

Caviar Releases a $13,000 iPhone 17 Pro With a Built-in Geiger Counter
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Caviar Releases a $13,000 iPhone 17 Pro With a Built-in Geiger Counter

Akshay Kumar · August 28, 2026

Caviar released a custom titanium iPhone 17 Pro featuring a functional Geiger counter. Only seven units will be made, and the price starts at $13,130.

New Mac Mini And Studio Models Will Launch With macOS Golden Gate
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New Mac Mini And Studio Models Will Launch With macOS Golden Gate

Akshay Kumar · August 28, 2026

Apple’s new Mac mini and Mac Studio computers will ship with macOS Golden Gate already installed, bringing fresh tools like Siri AI to buyers on day one.

Apple Expands Sneaky Sasquatch With Updates And New Trademarks
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Apple Expands Sneaky Sasquatch With Updates And New Trademarks

Akshay Kumar · August 28, 2026

Apple brings new updates to Sneaky Sasquatch and files fresh trademarks for physical merchandise, signaling bigger plans for the popular Apple Arcade game.

Apple Event Graphic Hints At Big Upgrades For The New iPhone
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Apple Event Graphic Hints At Big Upgrades For The New iPhone

Akshay Kumar · August 28, 2026

The recent event logo from Apple might be hiding clues about upcoming iPhone 18 Pro features. Expect a mechanical camera aperture and a new blue colorway.

Apple Launches A New Supply Chain Education Center In Vietnam
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Apple Launches A New Supply Chain Education Center In Vietnam

Akshay Kumar · August 28, 2026

Apple announced a new education center in Vietnam to provide supply chain workers with training in manufacturing, robotics, and leadership skills this fall.

New Xiaomi 18 Fold Leaks Emerge Before The iPhone Ultra Launch
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New Xiaomi 18 Fold Leaks Emerge Before The iPhone Ultra Launch

Akshay Kumar · August 28, 2026

Leaked images of the Xiaomi 18 Fold show a book style design and dark cherry color, surfacing just weeks before Apple reveals its first folding phone.

Apple iPhone Event 2026: Livestream Time, Date, and Where to Watch
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Apple iPhone Event 2026: Livestream Time, Date, and Where to Watch

Rajat Saini · August 27, 2026

Watch Apple’s September 9 iPhone event live with start times, streaming options, and details for viewers in India, US, UK, and worldwide.

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