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Japan Forces Apple to Allow Non‑WebKit Browsers on iOS
Japan’s new law is compelling Apple to allow non‑WebKit browser engines on iPhone by December, ending Safari exclusivity to boost competition.
OpenAI’s GPT‑5 to Power Apple Intelligence in iOS 26
Apple Intelligence is set to adopt OpenAI’s GPT‑5 in iOS 26, iPadOS 26, and macOS Tahoe next month, upgrading Siri, writing, and visual AI tools.
Microsoft Lens App for iOS, Android to Shut Down Next Month
Microsoft has today confirmed that it will retire the Microsoft Lens mobile app for both iOS and Android, starting in mid‑September 2025.
Netflix Canada to Stream FIFA Women’s World Cup in Exclusive Deal
Netflix has locked down the exclusive streaming rights for the 2027 and 2031 FIFA Women’s World Cup in both Canada and the United States, marking the first time the tournament will be broadcast on a streaming service in Canada. That's a big win for soccer fans, as Netflix just makes it easy to watch from...
Cogeco Threatens to Sue CRTC Over Quebecor Radio Deal Delay
Cogeco is warning it may take the CRTC to court over a delay in deciding whether Quebecor’s online radio station QUB can continue airing on 99.5 FM in Montreal. The dispute stems from a deal between Quebecor and Leclerc Communication, which allows QUB Radio to be broadcast over the air from 6 a.m. to 6...
Sonos Admits Recent Update Did Quietly Change Sound—After Denying It
A Sonos employee has admitted that a recent software update did, in fact, tweak the company’s speaker sound profile—despite initially saying otherwise. Posting under the username KeithFromSonos on Reddit, the employee walked back previous comments that there had been “no changes” to the sound following the latest firmware update. He explained that there were “a...
Nintendo Announced ‘My Mario’ Products Aimed at Kids, Including ‘Hello, Mario!’ App
Nintendo has announced the new 'My Mario' line of products, targeted towards a younger audience.
Roblox Hits 1 Trillion YouTube Views, Gets Its Own Virtual Museum
Roblox content on YouTube has reached a major milestone, surpassing 1 trillion total views. To celebrate, YouTube has launched a virtual museum inside Roblox, now open to all players as of August 7. Called “YouTube’s Roblox Museum,” the in-game exhibit features more than 120 digital artifacts that highlight key moments, creators, and community achievements. The...
US Set to Impose Automatic Ban on DJI Drones
DJI is at risk of losing its US market by year‐end unless a mandated security audit occurs. Its lobbying has failed and stock shortages are mounting.
PlayStation Showcases Terminator 2D: No Fate GamePlay Ahead of Launch
In a return to the arcade era, PlayStation has revealed fresh gameplay details for Terminator 2D: No Fate, including a new trailer and unique difficulty tiers.
xAI’s Grok Imagine Video Generation Now Available on Android
After launching Grok Imagine on iOS, the feature has finally reached the Grok Android app. Elon Musk announced the Grok app from xAI now supports the Imagine video generation feature for Android users. "Grok Imagine video generation is now available on Android. For the next few days, Grok Imagine video generation is free to all...
OpenAI Launches GPT‑5: Smarter, Faster, More Reliable than Ever
OpenAI has officially launched GPT‑5, its most advanced language model yet, now available across ChatGPT and via API access for developers.