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Apple Cannot Predict When iPhone Duo Supply Will Meet Demand

Apple is working to expand availability of its first foldable iPhone, but CEO John Ternus says the company cannot predict when supply will meet demand. The iPhone Duo launched last month at $1,999. It features a 5.4-inch outer display and a 7.6-inch inner screen. Preorders

UW study finds evidence of accent bias in AI evaluations

A study from the University of Washington reports that AI models exhibited accent bias when evaluating speakers in interviews and other tests. Certain speakers appeared to receive lower scores or outcomes because of their accents, according to the study's finding. The result points to a broader challenge for

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Anthropic Warns of Approaching Recursive Self-Improvement in AI

Anthropic has warned that AI is approaching recursive self-improvement (RSI), a capability in which systems become highly effective at training themselves. If achieved, RSI could produce a rapid acceleration in AI capabilities. The warning reflects concern about the trajectory of AI systems that can improve their own training processes.

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Apple Reports Record iPhone Revenue Without a New Standard Model

Apple reported record iPhone revenue for its latest fourth quarter, generating $57.58 billion, a 17 percent increase from the same period last year. The result was notable because Apple did not release a new standard iPhone during its latest product refresh. Revenue growth followed the September launch of the

Palantir Raises 2026 Revenue Outlook on AI Demand

Palantir has raised its revenue outlook for 2026 after reporting that quarterly revenue nearly doubled. The company attributed the growth to demand for its AI offerings, continuing the close link between its software business and the expanding market for artificial intelligence. Sources * Google News: Artificial Intelligence

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Third Human Death Reported as Bird Flu Spreads Among Livestock

A third person has died from bird flu since the virus began jumping into livestock. The risk to the public is still considered low, but health officials remain alert as the virus continues to spread. Sources * Ars Technica

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Google Disconnects Android Partner After 1.3 Million Set-Top Boxes Were Used in Botnet

Google has cut ties with Shenzhen-based Videostrong Technology Co. after the Android device manufacturer allegedly built and operated a hidden backdoor in 1.3 million set-top boxes. The compromised devices were turned into a botnet without their owners' knowledge. According to Google, the devices were used for