Apple Unveils Lower-Priced iPhone 16e With A.I. Features
The iPhone 16e is the first update to the company’s most affordable model since 2022, but carries a higher price tag of $599.
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Xbox’s AI initiative with Muse is an attempt to read the tea leaves, not the room
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Meta slashes staff stock awards as group embarks on AI spending drive
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