At WWDC 2025 on Monday, Apple revealed that polls will be added to Messages in the upcoming iOS 26 update. This feature, highly requested by users, has already been popular on platforms like WhatsApp and Telegram. This feature will enable users to cast votes directly within group chats. For instance, you might create a poll […]
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A significant portion of corporate America has enthusiastically adopted AI, hoping for major productivity boosts. However, transaction data from fintech firm Ramp suggests that this growth may be starting to level out. Ramp’s AI Index Shows Adoption Plateau After Months of Growth Ramp’s AI Index, which measures U.S. business adoption of AI products using Ramp’s
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At WWDC 2025, Apple revealed that Apple Wallet is becoming more travel-friendly. The app will soon support digital passports, and boarding passes will include new features designed to simplify the travel experience. Digital Passports Offer Convenience, Not a Full Replacement Apple clarified that the new digital passport feature is “not a replacement for your physical
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Prime Minister Keir Starmer will announce on Monday that the UK government will partner with tech giants like Google, Microsoft, and Amazon to train 7.5 million workers in AI skills. Starmer will also announce £187 million ($253 million) in funding to enhance tech skills for one million secondary school students through the “TechFirst” program, which
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As AI reshapes society, policymakers must prioritize global tech regulation, IP reform, and readiness for workforce disruption. These are the key points made by AI expert Professor Shalom Lappin, supported by thorough research in his new book, Understanding the Artificial Intelligence Revolution. Lappin, who holds academic positions at Queen Mary University of London, King’s College
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Apple is under pressure to prove it still has its edge, despite unmet promises to enhance iPhones with generative AI, as competitors surge ahead with the tech. Apple will unveil its latest plans for its popular devices and the software behind them at its annual Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC), starting Monday in Silicon Valley. Apple’s
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More than half of U.S. states have passed legislation aimed at regulating adolescent social media use. However, a study published in The Milbank Quarterly highlights that these policies—such as restrictions on cell phone use in schools and laws against cyberbullying—face notable shortcomings. The research also outlines key areas for further study to support the development
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On Thursday, Apple announced that over 82% of supported iPhones are now using its newest mobile operating system, iOS 18 — an increase from 68% in January. iOS 18 Launch and Compatibility Details The company introduced iOS 18 last June at WWDC, and subsequently began releasing it to users in September 2024. Additionally, iOS 18
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AMD’s recent acquisition may weaken Nvidia’s dominance in the AI hardware space. On Wednesday, chipmaker AMD announced it had acquired Brium, a stealth-mode startup focused on AI software optimization. Financial terms were not disclosed. According to a sparse blog post on Brium’s website, the company develops machine learning tools that enable AI inference—the process by
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Collibra, a Brussels-based data governance platform, has become the latest company to acquire a data-focused startup to broaden its capabilities in the AI era. On Thursday, Collibra announced it had acquired Raito, a fellow Brussels-based startup founded in 2021 that helps organizations control who can access internal data—whether employees or customers. The company did not
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