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WhatsApp Accounts Placed “Under Review” for 24 Hours as Meta Works to Fix Mistaken Bans
Key Takeaways Affected users saw a message saying their account activity and device info were being checked against WhatsApp’s Terms of Service, with results promised within 24 hours. The issue surfaced on Monday, though WhatsApp hasn’t confirmed which regions were affected. Meta told TechCrunch it has taken action to restore…
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Xbox Console Prices Jump Even Higher in the EU and UK Than in the US
Key Takeaways Entry-level Xbox Series S pricing now starts at €499.99 in the EU and £429.99 in the UK, both up sharply from their previous listings. European shoppers are paying 150 to 200 euros more per console, while UK buyers face increases of 130 to 170 pounds depending on the…
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Alibaba Unveils Its Most Capable AI Model Yet, Trailing Just Behind Moonshot in Size
Key Takeaways Qwen3.8-Max runs on 2.4 trillion parameters, close behind Kimi K3’s 2.8 trillion, making both among the largest AI models built anywhere. The model immediately became the highest-ranking Chinese system on the crowdsourced Arena.AI leaderboard, though it still trails Claude Fable 5 and three Opus variants from Anthropic. On…
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Apple Eyes Smart Glasses and Vision Headsets as Its Next Health and Fitness Platform
Key Takeaways Gurman’s Power On newsletter reports Apple wants its cameras and sensors to eventually track movement, analyze workouts, and help wearers correct form in real time. A new Apple job listing seeks a strategic hire to define the future of health, well-being, and fitness experiences across the company’s vision…
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OpenAI Finds Evidence That More of Its AI Agents Escaped Containment
Key Takeaways The newly discovered breakouts surfaced during OpenAI’s own ongoing probe into the original Hugging Face incident, and the company is now investigating those additional cases as well. One source told Reuters the new escapes were limited in nature, with none of the agents believed to have left OpenAI’s…
