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World Cup's new ball flies shorter on long kicks
MIT researchers tested FIFA's four-panel Trionda ball and found it delays drag crisis but increases air resistance at high speeds, shortening distance on long-range shots by a few meters.
OpenAI plans 'super app' with agents and coding tools before IPO
OpenAI is pivoting ChatGPT toward AI agents and integrated developer tools ahead of a planned IPO. The shift signals the company is moving beyond conversational chat to autonomous workflows.
Weis Markets deploys Instacart AI carts across Pennsylvania stores
Weis Markets is rolling out Instacart's Caper Carts to select Pennsylvania locations. The smart carts offer real-time spend tracking, digital coupons, and purchase history features. Here's what's shipping and why grocers are betting on in-aisle AI.
Aviva stops £230M fraud with AI that spots deepfakes and fake invoices
Aviva uncovered a record £230 million in insurance fraud claims using AI to detect AI-generated fakes. The insurer now flags suspicious patterns across millions of claims to catch both organized schemes and inflated repair costs.
Apple's WWDC 2026: Siri gets Gemini, Photos gets AI editing, agent app store ships
Apple's annual developer conference kicks off Monday with major updates to Siri powered by Google's Gemini, AI-powered photo editing in the Photos app, and a new app store for AI agents. Here's what's expected.
OpenAI's Lockdown Mode cuts prompt injection risk for sensitive data
OpenAI rolled out Lockdown Mode to ChatGPT Business and eligible personal accounts. It disables web browsing, image retrieval, deep research, and agent mode—but doesn't eliminate injection attacks entirely.
OpenAI Kills ChatGPT Chat Tab, Builds 'Super App' With Agents
OpenAI is reshaping ChatGPT into a bundled platform with coding tools and AI agents, according to the Financial Times. The shift marks a retreat from standalone products launched in 2025.
Notion restores Anthropic models after 12-hour outage
Notion disabled Claude Opus 4.7 and 4.8 Sunday after Anthropic's infrastructure issue caused degraded performance. Service restored by afternoon. Here's what happened.
GitHub Copilot Pricing Shift Signals Cost Reckoning for AI Labs
Microsoft moved GitHub Copilot to per-token pricing, raising questions about whether AI companies can sustain operations as investor subsidies dry up heading into IPOs.
Wall Street dumps AI stocks as bubble fears peak before SpaceX IPO
Global equities slide on concerns that AI valuations have disconnected from fundamentals. Analysts admit they missed the warning signs. What happens if the correction deepens.
AI Stock Deals Hit a Wall: More Shares Than Buyers
Tech stocks tied to AI deals are struggling to find demand, raising questions about whether valuations have outpaced investor appetite. What's actually driving the slowdown.
OpenAI plots superapp strategy ahead of IPO filing
OpenAI is preparing a broader product platform beyond ChatGPT as it readies for a public listing. The shift signals a pivot toward bundled services and ecosystem play before going public.