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AI & Machine Learning, News

Apple’s Tim Cook Joins OpenAI and Anthropic CEOs in Speaking Out After Minneapolis ICE Shootings

By Maria Konash Jan 28, 2026

Apple CEO Tim Cook emailed staff expressing heartbreak over ICE violence in Minneapolis, joining other tech leaders in condemning the deaths of two U.S. citizens.

AI & Machine Learning, News

OpenAI and Anthropic CEOs Break Silence on ICE Violence

By Maria Konash Jan 27, 2026

OpenAI and Anthropic CEOs acknowledged ICE violence in Minneapolis, while tech workers call for stronger public opposition and contract cancellations.

AI & Machine Learning, Consumer Tech, News

Apple’s Gemini-Powered Siri Reportedly Arrives in February

By Maria Konash Jan 26, 2026

Apple plans to debut a Gemini-based Siri in February, offering more natural conversations, complex tasks, and integration across iOS, iPadOS, and macOS.

AI & Machine Learning, Cloud & Infrastructure, News

Apple Supplier Pegatron Brings AI Servers to Texas With First U.S. Factory

By Maria Konash Jan 23, 2026

Taiwanese electronics manufacturer Pegatron, a supplier to Apple, is building its first U.S. factory in Texas to produce AI server products, including those using Nvidia chips.

AI & Machine Learning, News, Startups & Investment

OpenAI Faces Pressure as Investors Demand AI Returns

By Maria Konash Jan 23, 2026

Analysts warn 2026 could be a pivotal year for OpenAI and other private AI companies as investors focus on profitability amid rising compute costs and IPO speculation.

AI & Machine Learning, Consumer Tech, News

Apple Reportedly Developing AI Wearable

By Maria Konash Jan 22, 2026

Apple is reportedly working on a pin-shaped AI wearable with cameras and microphones, potentially launching in 2027, signaling increased competition in the AI hardware space.

AI & Machine Learning, Consumer Tech, News

Apple Plans Chatbot-Style Siri Revamp for iOS 27

By Maria Konash Jan 22, 2026

Apple is preparing a major overhaul of Siri that would turn the assistant into a chatbot-style interface integrated into iOS 27, reflecting growing competitive pressure in generative AI.

AI & Machine Learning, Consumer Tech, News

Meta Weighs Doubling AI Smart Glasses Output

By Maria Konash Jan 13, 2026

Meta and EssilorLuxottica are discussing plans to potentially double production capacity for AI-powered smart glasses to meet rising demand. The move would strengthen Meta’s push into AI-driven hardware.

AI & Machine Learning, Consumer Tech, News

Apple Unveils Creator Studio, Bundling Pro Apps and AI Features for Creators

By Maria Konash Jan 13, 2026

Apple introduced Apple Creator Studio, a subscription bundle combining professional creative apps with new AI-driven features across video, music, imaging, and productivity tools. The offering expands Apple’s push into intelligent software workflows for creators.

AI & Machine Learning, Consumer Tech, News

Report: AI Smart Glasses Market Set to Surge in 2026

By Maria Konash Jan 13, 2026

Smart Analytics Global forecasts the AI smart glasses market will quadruple in 2026, driven by Ray-Ban Meta and anticipated entries from Apple and Samsung, with revenue hitting $5.6 billion.

AI & Machine Learning, Consumer Tech, Enterprise Tech, News

Alphabet’s Market Cap Tops $4 Trillion Thanks to AI Investments

By Maria Konash Jan 12, 2026

Alphabet reached a $4 trillion market valuation after a 65% stock gain in 2025, fueled by AI investments including Gemini 3 and custom AI chips for enterprise and consumer products.

AI & Machine Learning, Consumer Tech, News

Breaking: Apple Picks Google Gemini to Power AI Features and Future Siri Upgrades

By Maria Konash Jan 12, 2026

Apple will rely on Google’s Gemini models and cloud infrastructure to power future artificial intelligence features, including Siri. The multi-year partnership supports Apple’s next generation of foundation models.