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Microsoft Prioritizes Anthropic’s Claude Model Over OpenAI’s GPT‑5 in VS Code and Microsoft 365

Microsoft Prioritizes Anthropic’s Claude Model Over OpenAI’s GPT‑5 in VS Code and Microsoft 365

Microsoft is rolling out an automatic AI model‑selection feature for Visual Studio Code that favors Anthropic’s Claude Sonnet 4 over OpenAI’s GPT‑5, especially for paid GitHub Copilot users. Internal guidance from developer division head Julia Liuson cites benchmark results recommending Claude Sonnet 4. At the same time, the company is investing heavily in its own AI training infrastructure and planning to integrate Anthropic models into Microsoft 365 Copilot, while a new partnership deal with OpenAI eases cloud‑provider restrictions and hints at future financial arrangements.

Apple Unveils Live Translation in iOS 26, Breaking Language Barriers Across Devices

Apple Unveils Live Translation in iOS 26, Breaking Language Barriers Across Devices

Apple’s latest iOS 26 update introduces Live Translation, a real‑time language tool that works within Messages, phone calls and FaceTime. Users can select a primary language, have it downloaded, and see incoming messages instantly rendered in their preferred language alongside the original text. The feature also extends to voice conversations when paired with AirPods Pro 3, Pro 2 or AirPods 3 equipped with active noise cancellation. Early testers report seamless interactions with family members speaking different languages, highlighting the technology’s potential to make everyday communication smoother and more inclusive.

iOS 26 Brings New Apple Intelligence Features to iPhone Users

iOS 26 Brings New Apple Intelligence Features to iPhone Users

Apple's iOS 26 update introduces a suite of Apple Intelligence tools that aim to make everyday tasks more seamless. Live Translation adds real‑time language conversion to Messages, FaceTime and phone calls. Genmoji and Image Playground receive upgrades that let users create custom emojis and generate AI‑enhanced artwork. Visual Intelligence can now scan the screen to retrieve information and act on screenshots. Developers gain access to Apple’s foundation models, enabling third‑party apps to embed AI without additional costs. Finally, the Shortcuts app incorporates Apple Intelligence, opening new possibilities for automated actions. The update is free for compatible devices.

Large Language Models Falter at Sudoku and Transparent Reasoning, Study Shows

Large Language Models Falter at Sudoku and Transparent Reasoning, Study Shows

Researchers at the University of Colorado at Boulder tested popular large language models, including OpenAI's ChatGPT and its reasoning variants, on Sudoku puzzles and their ability to explain solutions. The models struggled with both 6x6 and 9x9 puzzles, often resorting to trial‑and‑error and producing inaccurate explanations. In some cases, the models gave unrelated answers, such as a weather forecast. The findings raise concerns about AI transparency, especially as the technology moves into high‑stakes domains like driving, tax preparation, and business decision‑making. The study also notes a pending Ziff Davis lawsuit against OpenAI over training data.

How ChatGPT Helped Build a Dynamic TV‑Show Tracking Spreadsheet

How ChatGPT Helped Build a Dynamic TV‑Show Tracking Spreadsheet

A user turned to ChatGPT to design a Google Sheets tracker for TV shows they were watching, planning to watch, or wanted to revisit. The AI helped define columns for genre, streaming platform, watch partner, episode length, tone, and status, then added rating and notes fields with dropdown menus. Subsequent prompts refined sorting criteria for solo comedies under 30 minutes on subscribed services and generated personalized show suggestions, including five cozy titles under 40 minutes on Hulu or HBO Max. The result is a continuously updated, searchable watchlist that reduces scrolling and streamlines recommendations.

AI Chatbots Become Popular Spiritual Guides, Raising Theological Concerns

AI Chatbots Become Popular Spiritual Guides, Raising Theological Concerns

Millions are turning to AI-powered chatbots for spiritual advice and confession, a trend highlighted by a 2023 experiment where a ChatGPT-driven sermon was streamed to over 300 attendees at St. Paul’s Church in Fürth, Germany. Companies like Pray.com use large language models trained on religious texts, but developers acknowledge the technology’s tendency to affirm users—a phenomenon known as sycophancy. While some see this affirmation as helpful, scholars warn that the bots merely repeat what users want to hear, lacking true spiritual discernment and potentially reshaping faith practices.

Alphabet Soars Past $3 Trillion Market Cap After Antitrust Ruling

Alphabet Soars Past $3 Trillion Market Cap After Antitrust Ruling

Alphabet surpassed the $3 trillion market capitalization threshold after a federal judge declined to order a breakup of the company. The decision softened the remedies from a prior ruling that found Google’s search business illegal monopoly. The Justice Department’s proposal to force the sale of Chrome and other aggressive actions was rejected, ending unsolicited bids from firms. Meanwhile, Alphabet’s cloud and AI offerings continue to drive growth, placing the firm alongside Nvidia, Microsoft and Apple in the elite trillion‑dollar club.

Nothing Secures $200M Series C Led by Tiger Global, Plans AI‑First Device Launch

Nothing Secures $200M Series C Led by Tiger Global, Plans AI‑First Device Launch

Smartphone startup Nothing announced the close of its Series C funding round, raising $200 million led by Tiger Global with participation from existing investors such as GV, Highland Europe, EQT, Latitude, I2BF and Tapestry, as well as new strategic backers Nikhil Kamath and Qualcomm Ventures. The capital brings the company’s total funding to over $450 million and values it at $1.3 billion. Founder Carl Pei said the money will fund an AI‑first device slated for next year, while the firm continues to build its supply chain, expand global sales and develop AI‑enhanced software experiences.

AI's Disruptive Impact on Journalism Highlighted at WIRED AI Power Summit

AI's Disruptive Impact on Journalism Highlighted at WIRED AI Power Summit

Industry leaders, policymakers, and media executives gathered at the WIRED AI Power Summit to discuss how artificial intelligence is reshaping journalism. While some praised AI’s potential to drive innovation, others warned of traffic loss, content licensing challenges, and the need for regulatory guardrails. The dialogue underscored a clash between optimism about AI‑driven growth and concern over its effects on news ecosystems.

Meta’s Unintended Reveal of New Ray‑Ban and Oakley Smart Glasses

Meta’s Unintended Reveal of New Ray‑Ban and Oakley Smart Glasses

A removed video from Meta inadvertently displayed two upcoming smart‑glass models: a Ray‑Ban pair equipped with a right‑lens display and a wristband controller, and an Oakley Sphaera model featuring a nose‑mounted camera. The footage highlighted capabilities such as voice‑driven AI queries, map navigation, real‑time translation, and gesture‑based text input using surface electromyography (sEMG) technology. The leak precedes Meta’s Connect keynote, where the company is expected to officially introduce the devices.

Supreme Court Order Limits Google’s Play Store Practices in Epic Antitrust Case

Supreme Court Order Limits Google’s Play Store Practices in Epic Antitrust Case

The U.S. Supreme Court has issued a preliminary injunction that restricts Google’s conduct in the Google Play Store for a three‑year period ending on November 1, 2027. The order bars Google from tying revenue sharing, payment terms, pre‑installation, and billing requirements to developers’ distribution choices, and it prevents the company from blocking communication about alternative payment methods or app availability outside the Play Store. Both Google and Epic Games will each appoint a member to a three‑person Technical Committee to resolve disputes arising under the order.