Apple’s AI Siri and Home Hub Leak
Apple is reportedly preparing a new generative-AI-powered Siri for September, possibly alongside a dedicated home hub. The update could expand Apple’s role in smart-home interfaces and device control.
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Dropping Flock Cameras Doesn’t End Surveillance
Residents in Longmont, Colorado, opposed Flock Safety’s automated license plate readers after the city allowed its contract to lapse. However, lawmakers later approved a new vendor, illustrating how automated surveillance can continue despite policy victories against a specific provider.
KDC Argues History Storage Isn’t Memory
The article presents KDC’s claim that retaining an interaction history does not by itself create genuine long-term memory. It examines the distinction between historical storage and the capabilities required for sustained operation over time.
Pixel 11 Pro’s AI Magic Meets Modest Upgrades
Google’s Pixel 11 Pro and Pixel 11 Pro XL introduce highly capable voice typing alongside other software improvements. However, weak gaming performance and an ineffective rear LED prevent the phones from standing out as major flagship upgrades.
Epic Calls Apple’s EU Fees ‘Junk Fees’
Apple announced changes to its EU App Store charging rules, prompting a rapid backlash from long-time rival Epic Games. Epic argues that the revisions remain inadequate and continue to impose excessive costs on developers.
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Goldman Warns AI Debt Could Pressure Treasury Demand
Goldman Sachs Asset Management’s Lindsay Rosner assesses how AI-related borrowing could affect demand for long-term US Treasuries. She also expects limited clarity from upcoming FOMC minutes about the Federal Reserve’s reaction function.
Alipay Moves Beyond DAU
Ant Group is shifting Alipay away from optimizing daily active users as its primary objective. It no longer requires every service invocation to return to the Alipay app, aiming to expand cross-platform reach and create more opportunities for service usage and transactions.