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Walmart adopts Apple Pay, Apple cuts Vision Pro/Siri jobs, fiber optics detect seismic waves

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Walmart is set to begin accepting Apple Pay and Google Pay at select stores starting August 24, with a full rollout planned by the end of 2026. In other tech news, Apple has laid off over 200 employees from its Vision Pro and Siri divisions as it reworks its AI strategy. Additionally, a new study demonstrates the use of buried fiber-optic cables for seismic wave detection, potentially offering a more cost-effective method for underground imaging. AI

IMPACT Apple's restructuring of its Siri AI team suggests a shift in its approach to voice assistant technology.

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Walmart adopts Apple Pay, Apple cuts Vision Pro/Siri jobs, fiber optics detect seismic waves

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