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US Bets on AI Agents to Reshape Military Decision-Making

The AI Strategy memo says the US aims to achieve military AI dominance by identifying and eliminating bureaucratic barriers and using US AI models to reconceptualise legacy approaches. The post US Bets on AI Agents to Reshape Military Decision-Making appeared first on MEDIANAMA.

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OpenAI’s Hardware Pivot: Rejecting Apple to Focus on Jony Ive-Designed AI Wearables

According to a Financial Times report, OpenAI decided “to not become the custom model provider for Apple.” Citing an unnamed source, the publication claimed that the ChatGPT-maker has instead shifted its focus on developing its own line up of AI-powered devices, which are being designed by ex-Apple designer Jony Ive.

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Google Photos App Could Soon Bring New Battery Saving Feature, Suggests APK Teardown

Google Photos backups usually drain the smartphone's battery, and Google now seems to be working to address this issue. A recent APK teardown of the Google Photos app suggests that Google Photos is preparing a new battery-preserving feature that will limit frequent backups. The “Optimize backup for battery life” feature will reportedly be available in the backup settings.

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iQOO Z11 Turbo Launched With 7,600mAh Battery, 200-Megapixel Camera: Price, Specifications

iQOO Z11 Turbo has been launched in China. The Chinese smartphone maker held a dedicated launch event to unveil the new Z series smartphone in the country. The iQOO Z11 Turbo is currently available for purchase via the Vivo China online store. It is offered in Polar Night Black, Skylight White, Canglang Fuguang, and Halo Powder (translated from Chinese) colourways. The new phone from the Vivo sub-brand is about 8.1mm thick and weighs about 202g. It is powered by Qualcomm’s new octa core Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 chipset, which is built on a 3nm process.

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Amazon Great Republic Day Sale 2026: Best Deals on Xiaomi 14 Civi, Redmi Note 15 5G and More Xiaomi Phones

Amazon will start its Great Republic Day Sale 2026 on January 16, offering discounts, bank offers, and cashback deals on smartphones. Buyers can get a 10 percent instant discount with SBI credit cards, 5 percent cashback with Amazon Pay ICICI Bank cards, and assured Rewards Gold cashback. Xiaomi and Redmi phones feature prominently, with deals on Xiaomi 14 Civi, Redmi Note 15 5G, Redmi Note 14 Pro 5G, Redmi 15 5G, and Redmi 13 5G Prime Edition, offering significant price reductions across premium and budget segments.

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YouTube Adds Parental Controls To Limit Shorts For Teen Accounts

YouTube has rolled out new parental controls that limit the screen time of teenagers via limiting Shorts for teen accounts on the platform. The post YouTube Adds Parental Controls To Limit Shorts For Teen Accounts appeared first on MEDIANAMA.

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OpenAI Takes on Google Translate With Its New AI-Powered Translation Feature

OpenAI has silently released a new interface on its ChatGPT website, aimed at offering text translations. The experience opens in a new webpage that has a similar layout as Google Translate. Currently, users can either type the text or paste it from a different website. While it is a useful feature, the translation part does not seem to use any artificial intelligence (AI) capabilities.

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Ratings and Reviews Blocked for Three More Telugu Films on BookMyShow

Ratings for three more Telugu films have been blocked on BookMyShow following a Bengaluru civil court order. The move expands earlier restrictions placed on Sankranti releases. The post Ratings and Reviews Blocked for Three More Telugu Films on BookMyShow appeared first on MEDIANAMA.