A startup built an orb to jam AI microphones — physics says it probably won't work. City Detect is mounting AI cameras on garbage trucks to flag code violations. Netflix acquired Ben Affleck's filmmaking AI company for production efficiency, not synthetic content. The ChatGPT backlash is growing as Claude downloads surge. Apple's biggest Mac refresh in a year runs from $599 to $3,899. Plus: Qwen 3.5 small models outperform OpenAI's 120B on laptops, and the chardet GPL relicensing controversy.