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Apple settles Siri privacy lawsuit for $250 million
Apple has agreed to a $250 million settlement to resolve a class-action lawsuit alleging Siri collected user data without proper consent. This settlement, which could see individual users receive up to $95 per device, highlights ongoing concerns about voice assistant privacy and data handling practices.
Apple to enhance Siri privacy controls post-settlement
Following the $250 million settlement over Siri privacy concerns, Apple may announce new or enhanced privacy controls for its voice assistant within the next quarter. This would be a proactive measure to rebuild user trust and address the specific allegations raised in the lawsuit.
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Apple Overhauls Siri with Advanced AI for iOS 18 Launch
Apple is reportedly planning a significant overhaul of Siri, aiming to transform it into a more capable, chatbot-like assistant. This upgrade is expected to be integrated into iOS 18, with a focus on leveraging advanced…
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Girls find AI smarter, funnier, and more helpful than parents, survey shows
A recent survey by Girl Scouts of the USA reveals that a significant majority of girls aged 5-13 view AI-powered voice assistants and chatbots as friends, often turning to them for emotional support and homework help. M…
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Apple enables encrypted RCS messaging between iPhone and Android
Apple has begun rolling out beta support for end-to-end encrypted RCS messaging in iOS 26.5. This update allows iPhone users to have secure conversations with Android users, a feature that has been long-awaited. The enc…
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AI consciousness debate: LLMs as persisting interlocutors?
A recent paper by Jonathan Birch proposes a "Centrist Manifesto" for AI consciousness, highlighting two key issues: the potential for widespread misattribution of consciousness to AI due to a "persisting interlocutor il…
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GameStop's $56B eBay bid, reMarkable tablet, and Apple's Siri payout discussed
The Engadget Podcast discusses GameStop's surprising $56 billion unsolicited bid for eBay, questioning its seriousness and feasibility. The hosts also review the reMarkable Paper Pure e-paper tablet, noting its aestheti…
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海光信息与腾讯混元Hy3大模型深度适配，支持256K上下文
HaiGuang Information has successfully adapted its Deep Computing 3 DCU with Tencent's latest large model, Hunyuan Hy3 preview. This new model boasts 295 billion parameters and supports a 256K context window, showing imp…
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Shenzhen Stock Exchange takes action on 160 abnormal stock trading behaviors
The Shenzhen Stock Exchange has taken regulatory action against 160 instances of abnormal securities trading this week, including price manipulation and false reporting. Additionally, the exchange reviewed five signific…
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Lens Technology shareholder to donate 3.9M shares to charity
Apple has agreed to a $250 million settlement to resolve a class-action lawsuit concerning its Siri voice assistant. The settlement aims to address claims that Siri collected and stored user data without adequate consen…
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Longsys ships ePOP4x storage for North American tech giant's wearables
Longsys has released new storage products designed for edge AI devices, including UFS4.1 and ePOP4x. The ePOP4x has been implemented in wearable devices by a major North American tech company. This development highlight…
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Zhejiang Humanoid Robot Center partners with Jack Technology for 2,000 custom robots
The Zhejiang Humanoid Robot Innovation Center has partnered with Jack Technology to develop customized humanoid robots for the apparel industry, with an initial order of 2,000 units. This collaboration aims to build an …
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Jujie Microfiber raises 1.1B yuan for electronic fabrics; Tongding Interconnect forms JV for optical fiber
Jiejie Microfiber plans to raise up to 1.1 billion yuan through a private A-share placement to fund a high-end electronic cloth construction project. Separately, Tongding Interconnected plans to establish a joint ventur…
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Jinko Solar sells US factory stake for $192M, plans to use funds for debt repayment
JinkoSolar announced its subsidiary Jinko U.S. Holdings will sell a 75.1% stake in its 2GW U.S. module factory to FH JKV Holdings Limited for $192 million. This transaction will remove the factory from JinkoSolar's cons…
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Hyundai India's Q4 profit meets expectations; Bu Chang Pharma advances AIDS vaccine research
Hyundai Motor India reported a fourth-quarter net profit of 12.6 billion rupees, meeting market expectations despite a 22% year-on-year decrease. Revenue for the quarter rose 5% to 189.2 billion rupees. Separately, Appl…
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泰晶科技 clarifies its limited role in the high-demand optical module market
36Kr's daily digest covers several distinct news items, including the UN's Food and Agriculture Organization reporting a third consecutive monthly increase in global food commodity prices due to rising energy costs and …
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Suning.com launches overseas expansion with a one-stop platform for Chinese merchants
Suning.com held a press conference to launch its "2026 Suning.com 618 E-commerce Launch and Overseas Strategy Conference," announcing its entry into overseas markets. The company plans to establish a "one-stop overseas …
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Honda anticipates a significant operating loss of 400 billion yen for fiscal year 2025.
Honda anticipates a significant operating loss of approximately 400 billion yen for the fiscal year ending in March. In other news, the Hang Seng Index closed down 0.87%, with the Hang Seng Tech Index also experiencing …
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China's April passenger car sales drop 20% year-on-year
The China Passenger Car Association (CPCA) reported that national passenger car retail sales in April reached 1.384 million units, a 21.5% decrease year-on-year and a 16.0% decrease month-on-month. Cumulative sales for …
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Sony and TSMC partner on next-gen image sensor manufacturing
Sony Semiconductor Solutions has partnered with TSMC to develop and manufacture next-generation image sensors. The collaboration will involve establishing production and R&D lines at Sony's wafer fabrication plant in Ku…
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Boke New Materials denies Google collaboration, focuses on semiconductor power suppliers
Qwen AI Glasses S1 has been updated with new proactive AI capabilities, including reminders for users to take umbrellas or stretch, and upcoming features for ride-hailing, flash purchases, and itinerary planning. Separa…
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AI tools influence consumer insurance research and purchasing decisions
A recent report indicates a significant increase in consumers using AI tools to understand and compare insurance products. While 16% of consumers now use AI models or apps for insurance information, a substantial portio…