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Apple Tap to Share Could Replace Payment Terminals in Apple Stores
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Apple Tap to Share Could Replace Payment Terminals in Apple Stores

Rajat Saini · July 13, 2026

Apple Tap to Share expands Apple’s NFC experience in iOS 27 as Apple Stores increasingly rely on iPhone 16 for contactless payments.

Apple’s M7 Ultra Could Support Up to 1.5TB of Unified Memory, Report Says
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Apple’s M7 Ultra Could Support Up to 1.5TB of Unified Memory, Report Says

Rajat Saini · July 13, 2026

Apple’s M7 Ultra reportedly supports up to 1.5TB of unified memory, bringing massive AI gains and record-breaking memory capacity for future Macs.

Apple Pencil Models Next Year Could Get Replaceable Batteries
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Apple Pencil Models Next Year Could Get Replaceable Batteries

Akshay Kumar · July 12, 2026

Apple is reportedly developing new stylus models for next year. Discover how upcoming European battery laws might force it to add replaceable batteries.

Apple Prepares To Launch Its Student Back To School Deal This Week
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Apple Prepares To Launch Its Student Back To School Deal This Week

Akshay Kumar · July 12, 2026

Apple is launching its annual back to school promotion for US students. Discover what deals and new verification changes to expect later this week.

Netflix Quietly Reintroduces Free Trials to Attract New Users
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Netflix Quietly Reintroduces Free Trials to Attract New Users

Akshay Kumar · July 12, 2026

Netflix is bringing back free trials for select users globally. Discover how long the new trial periods last and which regions are currently excluded.

Disney Plus Explores A New Free Tier To Attract More Viewers
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Disney Plus Explores A New Free Tier To Attract More Viewers

Akshay Kumar · July 12, 2026

Disney Plus is planning to add a free streaming tier to its platform. This ad-supported option could help it attract more viewers without any paid account.

Mega Mewtwo X Makes Its Pokémon GO Debut During GO Fest 2026
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Mega Mewtwo X Makes Its Pokémon GO Debut During GO Fest 2026

Rajat Saini · July 12, 2026

Mega Mewtwo X arrives in Pokémon GO through Super Mega Raids. Learn how to get Mega Energy, unlock Mega Evolution, and shiny availability.

Microsoft Lost a Lawsuit to a Gamer Over Account Access and Must Restore His Games
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Microsoft Lost a Lawsuit to a Gamer Over Account Access and Must Restore His Games

Rajat Saini · July 12, 2026

Microsoft loses a lawsuit after a gamer loses Xbox account access, with a Brazilian court ordering account restoration and return of digital games.

Is Lucky Based on a Book? Apple TV’s New Thriller Explained
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Is Lucky Based on a Book? Apple TV’s New Thriller Explained

Rajat Saini · July 11, 2026

Is Lucky based on a book? Discover the novel behind Apple TV’s new thriller, release schedule, cast, story details, and adaptation changes explained.

Pokémon GO Fest 2026 Is Here: Check Dates, Times, and Rewards
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Pokémon GO Fest 2026 Is Here: Check Dates, Times, and Rewards

Rajat Saini · July 11, 2026

Get the latest Pokémon GO Fest 2026 dates, timings, featured Pokémon, rewards, and event guide for Trainers across every region worldwide.

US Cyber Agency Built Its Incident Playbook During A Live Hack
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US Cyber Agency Built Its Incident Playbook During A Live Hack

Akshay Kumar · July 11, 2026

The US cybersecurity agency CISA admitted it had to build a response playbook during an active data leak after a contractor exposed secret cloud passwords.

Apple Avoided Semiconductor Tariffs Last Year Thanks To Intel Chip Deal
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Apple Avoided Semiconductor Tariffs Last Year Thanks To Intel Chip Deal

Akshay Kumar · July 11, 2026

Learn how the tech giant saved money on import fees by agreeing to use local parts. This smart move helped a local factory and kept device prices steady.

Spotify Adds New Custom Filters To Your Weekly Release Radar
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Spotify Adds New Custom Filters To Your Weekly Release Radar

Akshay Kumar · July 11, 2026

Spotify updated its Release Radar playlist with custom filters. You can now sort your weekly Friday music drops by specific genres or brand new artists.

Anthropic Adds A Dedicated In-App Browser To Claude Code Desktop
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Anthropic Adds A Dedicated In-App Browser To Claude Code Desktop

Akshay Kumar · July 11, 2026

Anthropic added a new in-app browser to the Claude Code desktop app, allowing developers to safely view docs and test websites without switching applications.

‘Agent Kim Reactivated’ Episode 5 Ending Explained: What Happens to Min Ji?
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‘Agent Kim Reactivated’ Episode 5 Ending Explained: What Happens to Min Ji?

Rajat Saini · July 11, 2026

Agent Kim Reactivated Episode 5 ending explained as Min Ji escapes danger but unknowingly enters Mr. Ju’s car, setting up Episode 6.

Apple Watch Accounted for 90% of AI-Capable Smartwatch Shipments in Q1 2026
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Apple Watch Accounted for 90% of AI-Capable Smartwatch Shipments in Q1 2026

Akshay Kumar · July 11, 2026

The Apple Watch accounted for 90% of AI-capable smartwatch shipments in Q1 2026. See how local processing and new private health tools spark this growth.

US Eases Rules For Apple To Export AI Chips And Server Gear To UAE
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US Eases Rules For Apple To Export AI Chips And Server Gear To UAE

Akshay Kumar · July 11, 2026

The US eased export rules, allowing Apple and other top tech firms to ship advanced AI chips and server equipment to the UAE without individual licenses.

Meta Pulls AI Tool That Used Public Instagram Posts For Images
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Meta Pulls AI Tool That Used Public Instagram Posts For Images

Akshay Kumar · July 11, 2026

Meta removes AI image tool after backlash from users worried about privacy and how their photos were used to train new systems on the platform.

‘Agent Kim Reactivated’ Episode 6 Release Date, Cast and What to Expect
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‘Agent Kim Reactivated’ Episode 6 Release Date, Cast and What to Expect

Rajat Saini · July 11, 2026

Agent Kim Reactivated Episode 6 release date, time, cast, streaming details, spoilers, and what to expect as Manager Kim’s rescue mission intensifies.

OpenAI Says It Has ‘No Interest’ in Apple’s Trade Secrets
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OpenAI Says It Has 'No Interest' in Apple’s Trade Secrets

Rajat Saini · July 11, 2026

OpenAI responds to Apple’s lawsuit, rejecting allegations that it used confidential Apple trade secrets to support its consumer hardware efforts.

Two Apple Stores in the U.S. Are Relocating Later This Month
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Two Apple Stores in the U.S. Are Relocating Later This Month

Rajat Saini · July 11, 2026

Apple will relocate two U.S. retail stores later this month, with temporary and permanent moves planned inside their existing shopping centers.

Apple Accuses OpenAI of Stealing Trade Secrets to Build AI Devices
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Apple Accuses OpenAI of Stealing Trade Secrets to Build AI Devices

Rajat Saini · July 11, 2026

Apple alleges OpenAI encouraged employees to share confidential technology and seeks court orders preventing further use of its trade secrets.

EU Warns Meta Over Facebook and Instagram’s Addictive Design
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EU Warns Meta Over Facebook and Instagram's Addictive Design

Rajat Saini · July 10, 2026

The EU says Meta’s Facebook and Instagram design encourages compulsive use and warns the company could face major Digital Services Act fines.

Apple Captures 90% of Edge AI Smartwatch Market in Q1 2026 Report
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Apple Captures 90% of Edge AI Smartwatch Market in Q1 2026 Report

Rajat Saini · July 10, 2026

Apple captured 90% of Edge AI smartwatch shipments in Q1 2026 as on-device AI health features drove rapid market growth worldwide.

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