Apple has unveiled a revolutionary M5 chip powering its next‑gen MacBook Pro, iPad Pro, and even Vision Pro, with early benchmarks signaling dramatic performance gains as detailed in Apple Unveils New M5 Chip and Apple launches next‑gen M5 chip powering new devices. Meanwhile, the iPhone Air sold out in China moments after launch, and a highly anticipated foldable model has been delayed to 2027 as Apple grapples with hinge challenges (Apple Foldable iPhone Delayed to 2027 Over Hinge).
Apple has also made a bold play in sports media by securing exclusive US streaming rights for all Formula 1 races over the next five years. The deal, worth $750 million and covered under the Apple Secures Exclusive US Streaming Rights for Formula 1 headline, marks a significant pivot toward live sports in digital broadcasting.
OpenAI is stirring up controversy too. The company paused MLK deepfake video generations on its Sora platform after backlash from Martin Luther King Jr.'s estate (OpenAI Halts MLK Deepfake Videos on Sora Platform). In contrast, their recent policy reversal that now allows erotica on ChatGPT has ignited a fierce debate over content guidelines (OpenAI Permits Erotica on ChatGPT, Sparking Controversy).
Facing regulatory and ethical pressures, Meta has rolled out expanded AI parental controls aimed at limiting teen interactions with chatbots. This suite of measures, outlined in Meta introduces expanded AI parental controls for teens, reflects the companys commitment to fostering a safer digital space for younger users.