OnePlus has begun the stable rollout of OxygenOS 16 based on Android 16 to the OnePlus 12. The update is starting with devices purchased in India, with other regions to follow. The build number for Indian units is CPH2573_16.0.0.201(EX01).
NASA is preparing to launch its first twin satellite mission to Mars using an unconventional kidney bean-shaped orbit. The ESCAPADE spacecraft will create 3D maps of Mars’ atmosphere to protect future astronauts from deadly solar radiation.
Microsoft’s AI division is pursuing what they call “Humanist Superintelligence” – AI designed to serve humanity rather than dominate it. The company admits nobody has solved the control problem for superintelligent systems. This represents a major philosophical shift in AI development.
Major tech companies are outspending entire industries to influence European digital policy. Oracle’s preparing massive debt issuance to fund AI data centers, while OpenAI is training AI to handle professional consulting tasks.
Apple is making major moves with a billion-dollar annual payment to Google for Gemini AI integration. Meanwhile, EU users lose Watch Wi-Fi syncing while everyone gains a browsable web App Store. iOS 26.2 brings Podcast AI enhancements too.
Google’s agentic Deep Research feature in Gemini now integrates with Workspace data including Gmail, Drive, and Chat. The feature launched in December 2024 alongside Gemini 2.0 and was recently updated for higher-quality reports. It’s now available on desktop with mobile support coming soon.
Spotify is rolling out a weekly version of its popular Wrapped feature that gives users a snapshot of their listening habits. The feature shows top artists and songs while creating curated playlists, available globally across more than 60 regions for both free and premium subscribers.
Apple is reportedly paying Google $1 billion per year to handle Siri’s backend processing. This comes as Google pays Apple around $25 billion annually to remain the default search engine on Apple devices.
A University of Pennsylvania study analyzed 96,000 graduate photos to extract personality traits from facial features. The researchers found these “Photo Big Five” traits could predict earnings and job mobility. But the ethical implications are staggering.
Cameroon’s government has escalated internet restrictions by blocking major social media platforms following contested elections. The censorship backfired spectacularly as citizens turned to VPN services in massive numbers. Proton VPN recorded a jaw-dropping 3,000% increase in signups from the count
