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Amazon and Walmart AI assistants detect Made in USA fraud but won't flag it, study reveals

A Columbia Law School study led by former FTC Chair Lina Khan reveals that Amazon's Alexa for Shopping and Walmart's Sparky can identify false 'Made in USA' product claims but aren't being used to remove misleading listings. When questioned, the AI assistants themselves cited business calculations over legal justifications for the inaction.

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Amazon and Walmart AI assistants detect Made in USA fraud but won't flag it, study reveals

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Apple's Siri AI launches in iOS 27 with visual intelligence and on-screen assistance features

Apple has finally released Siri AI in iOS 27, addressing years of frustration with its virtual assistant. The AI-powered Siri update brings visual intelligence through the Camera app, on-screen assistance, improved voice interaction, and AI-assisted writing. Available now via public beta for iPhone 15 Pro and newer models, with a full release expected in September.

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Apple's Siri AI launches in iOS 27 with visual intelligence and on-screen assistance features

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Google lets Mac users activate Gemini voice commands by pressing the fn key

Google has upgraded Gemini for macOS with system-wide voice commands activated by long-pressing the fn key. The update includes intelligent dictation that removes filler words and an opt-in screen-aware reasoning feature that lets the AI assistant understand on-screen content to execute complex tasks like summarizing documents or drafting emails.

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Google lets Mac users activate Gemini voice commands by pressing the fn key

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Apple's Siri AI-powered smart home hub is finally ready after years waiting on assistant upgrade

Apple is preparing to launch three new smart home devices, including its first-ever smart home hub powered by Siri AI. The hardware has been ready for months but was held back by delays in developing the rebuilt Siri assistant. The new lineup includes a 7-inch display hub with facial recognition, a refreshed Apple TV with improved processors, and an updated HomePod Mini, with releases expected between fall 2025 and early 2026.

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Apple's Siri AI-powered smart home hub is finally ready after years waiting on assistant upgrade

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Meta Ray-Ban smart glasses get major AI model upgrade with Muse Spark for sharper responses

Meta is rolling out version 127 update to Ray-Ban Display smart glasses, introducing Muse Spark AI model for improved contextual understanding and smarter responses. The update also brings voice commands for Threads, enhanced Instagram integration, and Neural Handwriting with Meta AI in early access for US and Canada users.

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Meta Ray-Ban smart glasses get major AI model upgrade with Muse Spark for sharper responses

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Pebble Seeq AI Smart Glasses launch in India at Rs 9,999 to democratize wearable technology

Pebble has launched the Seeq AI Smart Glasses in India at an introductory price of Rs 9,999, significantly undercutting competitors like Meta Glasses that cost upwards of Rs 30,000. The wearable features an 8MP camera, real-time translation across 75+ languages, and a voice-activated AI assistant, positioning affordable AI wearables within reach of everyday users.

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Pebble Seeq AI Smart Glasses launch in India at Rs 9,999 to democratize wearable technology

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Meta AI shifts to productivity with Muse Spark 1.1, targeting enterprise AI rivals

Meta upgraded its AI assistant with Muse Spark 1.1, adding calendar integration, task automation, and daily briefings. The update marks a strategic pivot from entertainment to productivity features, positioning Meta AI to compete directly with Microsoft Copilot and Google's Workspace with Gemini in the enterprise market.

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Meta AI shifts to productivity with Muse Spark 1.1, targeting enterprise AI rivals

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Apple's $250M AI iPhone Settlement Gets Court Approval: 36 Million Customers May Qualify

Apple agreed to pay $250 million to settle a false advertising lawsuit over delayed Apple Intelligence features on iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 16 models. The court granted preliminary approval in July 2026, affecting approximately 36 million customers who purchased eligible devices between June 2024 and March 2025. Payouts range from $25 to $95 per device, but customers won't receive payments until late 2027.

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Apple's $250M AI iPhone Settlement Gets Court Approval: 36 Million Customers May Qualify

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Claude voice mode gets major upgrade with new models and third-party tool integration

Anthropic has upgraded Claude voice mode with support for Opus and Sonnet models, enabling longer conversations and complex queries. Users can now interact with connected tools like Gmail, Google Calendar, Slack, and Canva using voice commands. The update rolls out in public beta across mobile, desktop, and web platforms with expanded language support for 11 languages.

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Claude voice mode gets major upgrade with new models and third-party tool integration

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Google expands Gemini Spark to AI Pro subscribers as always-on AI agent gains Chrome integration

Google is expanding access to Gemini Spark, its AI-powered task delegation feature, beyond the expensive $99.99-per-month AI Ultra plan. The always-on AI agent is now available to Google AI Pro subscribers in the US for $19.99 monthly and rolling out to AI Ultra users globally across 160+ countries. The expansion excludes the EEA, UK, Switzerland, and Nigeria, but brings advanced productivity features to a much larger audience.

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Google expands Gemini Spark to AI Pro subscribers as always-on AI agent gains Chrome integration

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Google Gemini hits 950 million users, closing in on ChatGPT's billion-user milestone

Google's AI assistant Gemini now serves 950 million monthly active users, with daily engagement tripling year-over-year. The rapid growth, fueled by features like Daily Brief and Gemini Spark, positions Google to challenge OpenAI's ChatGPT dominance as the AI race intensifies across consumer and enterprise markets.

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Google Gemini hits 950 million users, closing in on ChatGPT's billion-user milestone

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DroiClaw AI-Native OS Brings System-Level Agents to Affordable Smartphones at RMB 1,099

Shanghai Droi Technology has unveiled DroiClaw, an AI-native operating system designed to move beyond traditional app-based models. Unlike conventional operating systems with AI features added later, DroiClaw integrates AI at the system level, enabling natural language interactions and cross-system task coordination. The first smartphones equipped with DroiClaw are priced at approximately RMB 1,099, making advanced AI capabilities accessible beyond premium flagship devices.

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DroiClaw AI-Native OS Brings System-Level Agents to Affordable Smartphones at RMB 1,099

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Apple Store app prepares AI shopping assistant as privacy policy reveals new chatbot feature

Apple has updated its Apple Store app privacy policy to include terms for a virtual shopping assistant that hasn't launched yet. The AI-powered feature will use account information, device identifiers, and chat data to help users make purchase decisions. Apple plans to share anonymized chat content with third-party partners, suggesting external AI models may power the assistant.

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Apple Store app prepares AI shopping assistant as privacy policy reveals new chatbot feature

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Bank of America upgrades EricaAssist with generative AI to cut call times, boost service speed

Bank of America has equipped more than 18,000 customer service representatives with enhanced generative AI capabilities through EricaAssist, delivering real-time contextual guidance in under three seconds. The upgrade reduces average call times by nearly one minute while enabling personalized service that combines human judgment with AI guidance.

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Bank of America upgrades EricaAssist with generative AI to cut call times, boost service speed

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Samsung Health Assistant launches in beta to translate your health data into actionable insights

Samsung has rolled out its AI-powered personal health assistant in beta for eligible US users. The new feature addresses a persistent challenge in digital health: transforming scattered metrics from sleep, activity, and vitals into meaningful guidance. Unlike standalone AI chatbots, Samsung's assistant integrates directly into the Samsung Health app, connecting data from Galaxy Watch and Galaxy Ring devices to deliver physician-validated recommendations.

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Samsung Health Assistant launches in beta to translate your health data into actionable insights

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