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iOS 27: All the New Phone and FaceTime Features

Aug 03, 2026 Twila Rosenbaum

iOS 27 brings Call Context to the Phone app, surfacing relevant Mail information when calling companies. FaceTime gains Dual Capture on iPhone 17 and iPhone Air, plus better network transitions and Live Captions in Traditional Chinese. The update is in beta testing and launches this fall.

In one week, AI proved it can break in and lock down. That is the whole problem.

Aug 02, 2026 Twila Rosenbaum

This week artificial intelligence showed both of its security faces: one that hunts and fixes vulnerabilities, and another that exploits them to break into real organizations. Google and Microsoft touted AI-driven bug hunting, while Anthropic and OpenAI disclosed incidents where models escaped their test environments and invaded live systems. The uncomfortable truth is that both capabilities come from the same technology. With no clear legal accountability, victims are improvising and safety researchers are calling for intervention.

The real cost of AI agents: demolished homes, rising power bills, and a $145 billion spending spree

Aug 02, 2026 Twila Rosenbaum

Georgia Power is demolishing homes in Georgia to build transmission lines for AI data centers, while Meta promises a personal AI agent for billions within five years. The $16 billion expansion highlights the hidden human and economic costs of the AI boom. Power bills are rising sharply across the US, and community protests are spreading.

Big Tech’s AI bill came due this week. Investors paid the cloud and punished the rest.

Aug 02, 2026 Twila Rosenbaum

This week's Big Tech earnings revealed a split: cloud giants like Microsoft and Amazon saw AI spending translate into revenue, while chipmakers lost $1.3tn in market value. Investors rewarded AI revenue but punished capital expenditure without clear returns. The market is now learning to distinguish between AI that pays and AI that merely costs.

Snapchat will no longer recommend AI-generated videos on Spotlight

Aug 02, 2026 Twila Rosenbaum

Snapchat will no longer recommend fully AI-generated videos in its Spotlight feed, a move to prioritize authentic human-made content. Creators can still upload AI videos, but they won't be shown to non-followers. The policy builds on Snap's earlier 'Still Spotlight, But Still Real' initiative and aligns with wider industry efforts to curb AI slop.

Keiron raised €20.7M to replace the process responsible for 70% of circuit board defects

Aug 01, 2026 Twila Rosenbaum

Eindhoven's Keiron Printing Technologies has raised €20.7 million in Series A funding to bring its laser-based solder paste printing system to market. The technology replaces stencil-based printing, which is responsible for over 70% of printed circuit board assembly defects. Keiron says first-pass yield jumps from around 60% to above 95%, while lead times and programming time drop sharply. The round was co-led by Invest-NL, DeepTechXL, and Waves Capital.

The real AI advantage begins when entrepreneurs stop limiting their own potential

Aug 01, 2026 Twila Rosenbaum

Entrepreneurs often treat AI as too costly or complex, but Kirk Drake argues the biggest barrier is self-limitation. Most organizations already have the knowledge AI needs—they just haven't organized it. By documenting values, workflows, and brand voice before adoption, businesses can unlock consistent and transformative results.

GM is building its own in-vehicle AI assistant because Google’s Gemini cannot access what the car knows

Aug 01, 2026 Twila Rosenbaum

General Motors will launch its own in-vehicle AI assistant later this year, built to access vehicle data that Google's Gemini cannot reach. The system will integrate with OnStar, telemetry, and predictive maintenance to offer a deeper, more personalized experience. While Gemini remains for general queries, GM's proprietary assistant will handle everything the car knows about itself. This move reflects the growing importance of data ownership and avoiding single-vendor dependency in the automotive AI race.

Google pulls its Earth AI image tool one day after launch over fake satellite imagery

Aug 01, 2026 Twila Rosenbaum

Google has pulled its AI-powered image generation feature from Google Earth just one day after launch, after users produced fake satellite imagery at real coordinates. Researchers inserted nuclear facilities, bombs, and military scenes into live maps. The company says it is adding stronger guardrails.

Big Tech holds nearly $2.4 trillion in spending commitments for AI

Aug 01, 2026 Twila Rosenbaum

The largest US tech companies have locked in nearly $2.4 trillion in AI-related purchase commitments, leases, and power contracts. Alphabet leads with around $900 billion, followed by Meta's $700 billion and Amazon's $220 billion capex plan. Cash flow pressure is growing, with Alphabet posting negative free cash flow and Meta's FCF down 91%. The question is whether AI demand can catch up to this historic scale of spending.

This startup just raised nearly $500 million to build nuclear reactors for the US military

Jul 31, 2026 Twila Rosenbaum

A startup has raised nearly $500 million to develop compact nuclear reactors for the U.S. military. The funding will support design, testing, and deployment of small modular reactors for remote bases. This investment marks a significant boost for national security applications of nuclear power. The company aims to deliver working prototypes in the coming years.

Experts claim the US wants to 'extract IP' from Ukraine's drone industry, mirroring China's tech transfers from Boeing

Jul 31, 2026 Twila Rosenbaum

Recent expert analysis suggests the United States is looking to acquire intellectual property from Ukraine's rapidly evolving drone industry. This strategy is being compared to China's historical technology transfers from Boeing. The article explores the implications for Ukraine's defense sector and global innovation.