AI Euphoria Outweighs Iran War Risks for Investors

Discord's Nitro subscription now bundles access to over 50 Xbox Game Pass titles and cloud gaming, though in a limited form, via a new Microsoft partnership.

Apple's iOS 26.5 beta introduces end-to-end encryption for RCS messaging with Android, adding a lock icon to secure cross-platform chats by default.

Google Maps on CarPlay is set to integrate Gemini AI, enabling voice-driven navigation and location queries for safer, smarter drives.

Ilya Sutskever testified in the Musk v. Altman trial that he supported ousting Sam Altman from OpenAI to prevent its destruction, despite his later departure from the company.

Microsoft's Copilot Studio gains intelligent workflows and connected experiences, enabling developers to build more autonomous AI agents for business tasks.

Discord's Nitro subscription now bundles a version of Xbox Game Pass, offering cloud access to over 50 titles and hardware discounts to its users.

Apple's iOS 26.5 beta introduces end-to-end encrypted RCS messaging for cross-platform iPhone-Android chats, with a lock icon confirming security by default.

Nobel economist Daron Acemoglu identifies three AI trends to watch, building on his critical paper that challenged Big Tech's productivity hype.

Apple launches beta end-to-end encrypted RCS messaging for iOS 26.5 iPhones with supported carriers and latest Google Messages on Android, enhancing cross-platform security.

Microsoft has released a dataset covering the electricity grid in 48 US states to support research into power systems and grid infrastructure.

Google is rolling out end-to-end encrypted RCS messaging for Android and iPhone users, making cross-platform chats secure by default and addressing key privacy gaps in mobile communication.

Google's REPLIQA program funds academic institutions to merge quantum science and AI for breakthroughs in life sciences research.

Apple has reportedly abandoned plans to add Touch ID to the Apple Watch's Digital Crown due to cost and battery life issues, sticking with existing authentication methods.

Agentic AI inference prioritizes task completion over speed, challenging the latency-focused compute infrastructure built for human interactions.

Microsoft's planned data center in Kenya with UAE partner G42 has stalled due to a political impasse with the Kenyan government, casting doubt on the project's future.

Retail traders are diving into the chip stock rally just as concerns grow that the sector's momentum is waning, risking sharp losses for late entrants.

OpenAI's new guide explains how enterprises scale AI from pilots to business impact via trust, governance, workflows, and quality controls.

Microsoft has acknowledged a broken productivity feature in Outlook after months of user issues, highlighting reliability concerns in its core email tool.

Goldman Sachs predicts AI-driven chip booms will widen trade surpluses in South Korea and Taiwan, pressuring central banks to raise interest rates later this year.

Linus Torvalds states that AI-driven surges in large code patches are now standard for Linux kernel development, potentially reshaping how the OS is built.

Google launches AI-powered Finance across Europe with local language support, offering enhanced tools for market insights to tech professionals.