GPT-5.6 arrives with Sol, Terra and Luna models; Sol boosts coding token efficiency 54% and the family is live on ChatGPT and the OpenAI API.
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Palworld 1.0 is out July 10, ending Early Access; Steam offers a 30% limited time discount and Pocketpair has posted new mod rules for the update.
PrismML iPhone AI: Apple is evaluating PrismML’s model-compression tech to run large language models on iPhone hardware, boosting Apple Intelligence on-device capabilities.
Retroid Pocket 5 and Flip 2 get 12GB RAM, but prices rise $10 after July 14; orders not yet shipped will receive the free upgrade.
DuckDuckGo browser now blocks YouTube ads by default on iOS, Windows and Mac, so users need no extensions to skip ads, the company and PCMag reported.
MacBook Ultra rumors say Samsung Display will begin shipping OLED panels in July 2026, which could make it Apple’s first touch enabled Mac if confirmed.
Grok 4.5 from xAI targets enterprise coding and agent tasks, offering lower-cost token pricing than Anthropic’s Opus models.
AirDrop vulnerabilities let nearby devices crash Apple and Quick Share services across iOS, macOS, Android and Windows, researchers warn.
AI code assistant security risks: researchers say helpers can fetch malicious commands from the web, bypassing antivirus and opening systems to hackers.
WhatsApp username lets you share a username instead of your phone number, reducing privacy risk; learn how to reserve and enable the feature now.
GPT 5.6 models arrive as three tiers, Sol, Terra, Luna; OpenAI will roll out a limited preview and has shared partner names with the U.S. government.
Honor 600 Pro review: A flagship-priced phone at approximately $816 (originally HK$6,399) with a 7,000mAh battery and 200MP camera for all-day shooting.
Ambient Bluetooth speaker that doubles as a lamp, with JBL-tuned audio and a warm 2900K glow, built for home mood lighting and personal listening.
Apple price hike raised Mac and iPad prices in Hong Kong and other markets; model-by-model USD conversions, why Apple cited memory costs, and saving tips.
OpenAI Jalapeño chip aims at LLM inference in data centers, Broadcom handles silicon and Celestica systems in a joint June 24 announcement.
Discord age verification will be mandatory for more than 200 million users worldwide in the second half of 2026, the company said.
Claude identity verification begins July 8, requiring government ID and a live selfie via Persona; Hong Kong is not on the supported locations list, raising cross border risks.
Intel Apple partnership sent Intel shares up 11%, but Apple will keep designing chips and TSMC will still build iPhones, analysts say.
GTA 6 pre orders open June 25, Rockstar confirmed; launch targets PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X and Series S, while price and edition details remain unconfirmed.
Google Home Speaker is available for preorder at $99.99; Gemini-powered features require Google Home Premium and vary by region and language.