All Updates
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March 3, 2026
MacBook Air M5 Chip Upgrade
Apple updated the MacBook Air with the faster M5 chip, offering improved AI performance and double the base storage. It also includes a new N1 wireless chip, but comes with a price increase.
WeRide Pauses Dubai Robotaxi Amid Tensions
WeRide has suspended its Robotaxi operations in Dubai due to Middle East geopolitical tensions, prioritizing employee safety with stockpiled supplies and indoor vehicle storage. Baidu Apollo's Radish Run also paused UAE tests, while operations continue in Abu Dhabi and Riyadh. This reflects broader risks to Chinese AV firms' regional expansions amid oil supply disruptions.
BloonsBench Tests LLM Agents on TD5
BloonsBench is a new benchmark for evaluating LLM agent performance on Bloons Tower Defense 5. Designed for agentic AI testing in a game environment. Posted in r/LocalLLaMA.
Apple MacBooks Gain New Chips, Storage, Higher Prices
Apple launched updated MacBook Air and MacBook Pro models featuring new chips and increased storage options, but with elevated prices. The company is reserving the entry-level MacBook for its March 4 event. In the meantime, two new high-end Studio Display monitors are now available.
Orange-Sized Sensor for Self-Driving
A low-cost, orange-sized radar sensor promises to enhance safety for self-driving cars. This tiny device could enable broader deployment on public roads.
MacBook Pro M5 Pro/Max Refresh
Apple refreshed 14-inch and 16-inch MacBook Pro with M5 Pro and M5 Max chips. Upgrades include faster CPU/GPU, AI acceleration, quicker SSDs, Wi-Fi 7, Thunderbolt 5, but higher prices.
Western Govs Lock Down 6G Security Early
Western governments have launched a coalition to shape 6G standards before formalization by introducing security and resilience principles. The initiative aims to prevent the vendor scrambles experienced during 5G rollouts. It emphasizes supply chain controls and cyber safeguards for next-gen mobile networks.
Apple M5 Pro/Max Debut with Super Cores
Apple unveiled M5 Pro and M5 Max chips for new MacBook Pros, featuring Fusion Architecture with 18-core CPUs including six 'super cores'. They offer up to 40-core GPUs with Neural Accelerators and 4x peak AI compute over prior generation. Pre-orders start March 4.
MSFT Patents AI Aids for Xbox Wins
Microsoft filed a patent for potential Xbox features enabling AI and human-assisted play to help gamers beat tough levels. This could transform help from external guides to integrated systems.
Apple Launches M5 Pro Max Chips
Apple announced M5 Pro and M5 Max chips for MacBook Pro with 18-core CPUs using Fusion Architecture on two 3nm dies. They offer up to 2.5x multithreaded performance over M1 Pro/Max. Paired with up to 20-core GPUs and enhanced shaders.
CIOs Overwhelmed by Fast AI Adoption
CIOs report AI adoption accelerating faster than their ability to manage risks and compliance. Pressure to deploy clashes with concerns over provider continuity. Many lack plans for AI vendor disruptions.
Apple Launches Upgraded Studio Displays
Apple unveiled new Studio Display and Studio Display XDR for diverse users with Mac integration. Features include 12MP Center Stage camera, Desk View, studio mics, spatial audio speakers, and Thunderbolt 5.
MacBook Air M5 Launches at $1,099
Apple surprised with the MacBook Air M5 launch, featuring a more powerful M5 chip and doubled base storage to 512GB from 256GB. Pricing starts at $1,099, a $100 increase from the M4 model's $999 base. Max storage options go up to 4TB.
Qwen3.5-122B Heretic GGUF on Hugging Face
New Hugging Face repository by Sabomako releases GGUF version of Qwen3.5-122B-A10B-heretic. Enables efficient local inference of the massive model. Shared in r/LocalLLaMA community.
Apple MacBook Pro Gets M5 Chips, Local AI Boost
Apple launched 14-inch and 16-inch MacBook Pro with new M5 Pro and M5 Max chips, emphasizing superior CPU/GPU and local AI. Storage starts at 1TB/2TB with 2x SSD speeds, N1 wireless for Wi-Fi 7/Bluetooth 6, and 24-hour battery.
AI Powers Missiles Over Dubai Civilians
Iranian missiles intercepted over UAE disrupt civilian life in Dubai and Abu Dhabi. Personal accounts detail fear from alerts, fragments hitting schools and airports. US-Israel forces leverage AI for precise intel processing in strikes.
Rebellions Hires JPMorgan for Seoul IPO
AI chip startup Rebellions Inc. appointed JPMorgan Chase as global lead underwriter. This prepares for its closely watched IPO debut in Seoul, South Korea.
Reverse Injection Catches AI Red Teamers
A honeypot using Beelzebub with reverse prompt injection detected an AI red teamer via fake credentials and LLM-specific behaviors. The agent showed tool switching, semantic payloads, and sawtooth timing. Technique flips prompt injection for zero-false-positive AI agent detection.
Apple Hikes MacBook Prices with Faster Chips
Apple updated its MacBook Air and Pro lines by adding faster processors. The company also raised prices amid an industry-wide memory shortage impacting laptops.
Apple Launches M5 Pro/Max MacBook Pro at 17,999 Yuan
Apple released the MacBook Pro with M5 Pro and M5 Max chips, starting at 17,999 yuan, with pre-orders from March 4 and shipping on March 11. It offers up to 7.8x performance boost over M1 Pro for tasks like code compilation and 8K video editing. New additions include Apple N1 chip for Wi-Fi 7, Thunderbolt 5 ports, and nano-texture display option.