Instagram app comes to iPad, Apple's expansion in India with the opening of its fourth retail store, Apple Koregaon Park, Google's latest updates in its Android ecosystem and Pixel devices, Mophie's charging Stand designed for Apple's AirPods Max.

Google brings Material 3 Expressive to Pixel 6 and newer devices, along with other features | TechCrunch

https://techcrunch.com/2025/09/03/google-brings-material-3-expressive-to-pixel-6-and-newer-devices-along-with-other-features/

Mophie adds wireless charging to the AirPods Max with its new stand | The Verge

https://www.theverge.com/news/770322/mophie-airpods-max-headphones-wireless-charging-stand

Instagram is coming to iPad, 15 years later | The Verge

https://www.theverge.com/news/769460/instagram-ipad-app-launch-reels

Latest Apple store has a new way to blur the boundary between interior and exterior - 9to5Mac

https://9to5mac.com/2025/09/03/latest-apple-store-has-a-new-way-to-blur-the-boundary-between-interior-and-exterior/

Ecobee's Smart Security System Now Works With Home App and Siri - MacRumors

https://www.macrumors.com/2025/09/03/ecobee-smart-security-apple-home-app/

Uber Eats Partners with Best Buy to deliver tech, Anthropic’s new funding round, amazon ends shared Prime outside your home, and rumored Apple TV 4K, AirTag 2 features.

Uber Eats partners with Best Buy to deliver your tech | The Verge

https://www.theverge.com/news/769183/uber-eats-best-buy-partnership-deliveries

Anthropic is now valued at $183 billion | The Verge

https://www.theverge.com/anthropic/769179/anthropic-is-now-valued-at-183-billion

Amazon ends shared Prime free shipping outside your home | The Verge

https://www.theverge.com/news/769051/amazon-prime-free-shipping-benefit-sharing-ending

New Apple TV 4K is launching at the perfect time for Dolby Vision 2 - 9to5Mac

https://9to5mac.com/2025/09/02/new-apple-tv-4k-is-launching-at-the-perfect-time-for-dolby-vision-2/

AirTag 2 May Debut at iPhone 17 Event Next Week With These Features - MacRumors

https://www.macrumors.com/2025/09/02/airtag-2-rumored-features/

Apple's retail expansion with a new store in South India, student insights on AI use in academia, and Apple’s iPhone 17 Pro “clear” case may not be so, clear.

Apple Hebbal opens this Tuesday, September 2, in Bengaluru - Apple
https://www.apple.com/newsroom/2025/08/apple-hebbal-opens-this-tuesday-september-2-in-bengaluru/

Rise of AI shopping ‘agents’ set to transform ecommerce 
https://www.ft.com/content/6d951293-d750-48b9-92b6-632fdfb92f18?accessToken=zwAGPaJoDo_Ikc9tlRKT11BIudOStmMv37kvGA.MEQCIEpsVHfXIv6BCzVT2urKd4RmLjZUftJExWGMeYFKE3M0AiAQdGkGI1gDJsZQVwSovY-8ewD4k-kWy3L59m63AbUkFw&sharetype=gift&token=60516613-757d-4a7d-b17f-69f61a4ab02e

Survey: College Students’ Views on AI
https://www.insidehighered.com/news/students/academics/2025/08/29/survey-college-students-views-ai

iPhone 17 Pro: Apple's rumored not-so-clear case design shown in video - 9to5Mac
https://9to5mac.com/2025/09/01/iphone-17-pro-apple-not-so-clear-case/

Ad Chief Taz Patel leaves Perplexity, Philips Hue may focus on Matter-over-Thread connectivity. Apple's upcoming iPad Pro launch, and the UK government's encryption demands on Apple.

EXCLUSIVE: Perplexity Ad Chief Taz Patel Departs

https://www.adweek.com/media/perplexity-advertising-chief-taz-patel-departs/

Leak suggests new Philips Hue lights will have direct Matter support | The Verge

https://www.theverge.com/news/768232/leak-philips-hue-lights-matter-over-thread

Apple pulls iPhone torrent app from AltStore PAL in Europe | The Verge

https://www.theverge.com/news/767344/apple-removes-itorrent-altstore-pal-ios-marketplace

Apple is about to finally give iPad users the best reason to go iPad Pro - 9to5Mac

https://9to5mac.com/2025/08/29/apple-is-about-to-finally-give-ipad-users-the-best-reason-to-go-ipad-pro/

UK Still Demanding Global Access to iCloud User Data, Filings Suggest - MacRumors

https://www.macrumors.com/2025/08/29/uk-still-demanding-global-access-icloud-user-data/

Microsoft's launch of new AI models focusing on cost-effective performance, the implications of Anthropic's data policy change on user interactions, and the challenges faced by fast-food chains like Taco Bell in deploying AI voice assistants in drive-thrus. 

Microsoft unveils powerful new home-grown AI models  | Semafor

https://www.semafor.com/article/08/28/2025/microsoft-unveils-powerful-new-home-grown-ai-models

Anthropic will start training its AI models on chat transcripts | The Verge

https://www.theverge.com/anthropic/767507/anthropic-user-data-consumers-ai-models-training-privacy

Taco Bell’s AI drive-thru plan gets caught up on trolls and glitches | The Verge

https://www.theverge.com/news/767421/taco-bell-ai-drive-thru-trolls-glitches

New Xcode beta now available with GPT-5 and Claude support - 9to5Mac

https://9to5mac.com/2025/08/28/new-xcode-beta-now-available-with-gpt-5-and-claude-support/

Apple Watch Ultra 3’s software might be another reason to upgrade from Ultra 1 - 9to5Mac

https://9to5mac.com/2025/08/28/apple-watch-ultra-3s-software-might-be-another-reason-to-upgrade-from-ultra-1/

A recent collaboration between OpenAI and Anthropic aimed at improving AI safety, Nothing's use of stock images for its Phone 3 marketing, Chipolo's new tracking products, and reading the Apple event tea leaves.

OpenAI co-founder calls for AI labs to safety-test rival models | TechCrunch

https://techcrunch.com/2025/08/27/openai-co-founder-calls-for-ai-labs-to-safety-test-rival-models/

OpenAI will add parental controls for ChatGPT following teen’s death | The Verge

https://www.theverge.com/news/766678/openai-chatgpt-parental-controls-teen-death

Nothing busted using professional photos as Phone 3 samples | The Verge

https://www.theverge.com/report/766543/nothing-busted-using-fake-phone-3-photo-samples

New Chipolo Loop and Card trackers offer Find My compatibility

https://9to5mac.com/2025/08/27/new-chipolo-loop-and-card-trackers-offer-find-my-compatibility-and-400-foot-range/

Apple Event Logo Hints at Two iPhone 17 Pro Features - MacRumors

https://www.macrumors.com/2025/08/27/apple-event-logo-hints-at-iphone-17-pro-features/

Apple sent invites for a Sept 9 event likely to feature iPhone 17, Google's Weather Lab model from DeepMind offers improved short-term tropical cyclone forecasts, YouTube's "Hype" feature empowers, Wallet app gets a needed feature in iOS 26.

Google’s AI model just nailed the forecast for the strongest Atlantic storm this year - Ars Technica

https://arstechnica.com/science/2025/08/googles-ai-model-just-nailed-the-forecast-for-the-strongest-atlantic-storm-this-year/

YouTube Hype feature that boosts smaller creators launches globally | TechCrunch

https://techcrunch.com/2025/08/26/youtubes-hype-feature-that-boosts-smaller-creators-launches-globally/

Hands-on with the Level Lock Pro: sleeker, smarter, still very expensive | The Verge

https://www.theverge.com/hands-on/765571/level-lock-pro-hands-on-review-apple-home-key-matter-thread

Apple Wallet in iOS 26 adds a toggle to disable controversial feature - 9to5Mac

https://9to5mac.com/2025/08/26/apple-wallet-in-ios-26-adds-a-toggle-to-disable-controversial-feature/

Apple Event Announced for September 9: 'Awe Dropping' - MacRumors

https://www.macrumors.com/2025/08/26/apple-september-2025-event/

YouTube's implementation of AI enhancements without creator consent, Elon Musk's legal battles against Apple and OpenAI over competitive practices involving AI, iPhone 17 Pro may get reverse wireless charging.

YouTube secretly used AI to edit people’s videos. The results could bend reality

https://www.bbc.com/future/article/20250822-youtube-is-using-ai-to-edit-videos-without-permission

Elon Musk’s xAI is suing OpenAI and Apple | The Verge

https://www.theverge.com/news/765171/elon-musk-apple-openai-antitrust-lawsuit

iOS 26 beta 8 now available

https://9to5mac.com/2025/08/25/ios-26-beta-8/

AirPods Pro 3 just got the launch update we were all hoping for: report - 9to5Mac

https://9to5mac.com/2025/08/25/airpods-pro-3-just-got-the-launch-update-we-were-all-hoping-for-report/

iPhone 17 Pro May Be Able to Wirelessly Charge AirPods, Apple Watch - MacRumors

https://www.macrumors.com/2025/08/25/iphone-17-pro-wireless-charge-airpods-apple-watch/

U.S. government decides to acquire a 9.9% stake in Intel, Apple's potential partnership with Google Gemini for Siri enhancements, Gemini-powered smart speaker leak, and Digg tries to make a comeback.

Trump Says U.S. Will Take Nearly 10% Equity Stake in Intel - WSJ

https://www.wsj.com/tech/trump-to-announce-u-s-taking-nearly-10-stake-in-intel-1a38225d?st=dBUj8F&reflink=desktopwebshare_permalink

Apple Explores Using Google Gemini AI to Power Revamped Siri - Bloomberg

https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2025-08-22/apple-explores-using-google-gemini-ai-to-power-revamped-siri

Google’s first Gemini smart home speaker detailed in leak | The Verge

https://www.theverge.com/news/764203/google-gemini-smart-home-speaker-nest

Here’s everything new Apple TV+ has coming in September - 9to5Mac

https://9to5mac.com/2025/08/22/heres-everything-new-apple-tv-has-coming-in-september/

Digg’s new app is basic, but a great start

https://www.theverge.com/apps/763689/digg-mobile-ios-android-app-relaunch

Allegations of a toxic work environment and harassment under Apple Watch fitness leader Jay Blahnik, Google’s global rollout of its AI Mode search feature and its impact on search capabilities, and the rise in electronic device searches by US Customs and Border Protection.

Apple Fitness Chief Accused of Toxic Workplace Culture and Harassment - The New York Times

https://www.nytimes.com/2025/08/21/technology/apple-fitness-jay-blahnik.html

Apple TV Plus is getting more expensive and will cost $12.99 per month | The Verge

https://www.theverge.com/news/763486/apple-tv-plus-streaming-price-increase

Google Search’s AI Mode is going global and getting smarter | The Verge

https://www.theverge.com/news/763367/google-search-ai-mode-agentic-restaurant-bookings

Google pokes fun at Apple during confident Pixel 10 event

https://9to5google.com/2025/08/20/google-pixel-10-event-confident-apple-jokes/

Phone searches at the US border are at record levels; your rights

https://9to5mac.com/2025/08/21/phone-searches-at-the-us-border-are-at-record-levels-and-your-rights-are-unclear/