Artificial Intelligence
Apple Unveils iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max With Price Hikes, New Camera and A20 Pro Chip
Apple's iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max debuted at the company's "Surprise and Shine" event with a $100 price increase, a variable aperture camera system, the new A20 Pro chip, major battery upgrades, and Siri AI. Preorders open September 12, with trade-in deals available to offset the higher cost.
2 outletsBusinessBill Gates Proposes 'Human Reserved' Jobs and AI Taxes to Prepare for Automation
In a new essay, Bill Gates argues society must act now to prepare for AI's impact on jobs, proposing that some roles be designated 'Human Reserved' and suggesting governments tax AI tokens and robots.
2 outletsHardwareTSMC Accelerates 1.4nm Chip Fab Timeline Using AI and VR Technology
TSMC's next-generation A14 (1.4nm) fab in Taiwan is reportedly on track for completion by April 2027, ahead of internal schedules, as the company deploys artificial intelligence and virtual reality tools to manage construction risks and speed up development.
2 outletsBusinessEA Goes Private in $55 Billion Saudi-Backed Buyout, Fueling Fears of Mass Layoffs
Electronic Arts has officially completed its $55 billion leveraged buyout by Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund, Silver Lake, and Jared Kushner's Affinity Partners. The deal, which loads EA with $18 billion in debt, has sparked widespread fears of mass layoffs as the publisher looks to cut $700 million in annual costs.
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