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😾 Gifts in settings Telegram is testing an update that brings gifts → directly into the app’s settings, letting users preview them before purchase. The company also hinted at a few other upcoming features. @durovs_code

🧠 Budget AI OpenAI has launched its $5 ChatGPT Go plan → in Indonesia, after India. The low-cost tier sits between the free version and ChatGPT Plus. @durovs_code

🙂 Lost in translation WhatsApp has rolled out a built-in translation feature → for messages. It’s free, works on iPhone and Android, and even supports automatic chat-wide translation on Android. @durovs_code

🤩 The cost of intelligence Nvidia will invest → up to $100 billion in OpenAI to build AI data centers, making it the company’s key supplier of chips and infrastructure for future models. @durovs_code

🕹 Free game, pricey update Hundreds of Steam users reported → losing $150,000 from their cryptocurrency wallets after downloading a free 2D platformer. Investigators found that a recent update added malicious code, turning what appeared to be an ordinary game into a tool for theft. @durovs_code

❤️ This weekend in #TECH 💘 Donald Trump said Xi Jinping has approved the deal to sell TikTok’s U.S. business to American investors. The final terms are still being negotiated. 💘 Apple’s new iPhone Air has been torn down — the ultra-thin model turned out to be easier to repair than expected, scoring 7/10 for repairability. @durovs_code

🛸 Google’s new copilot: Chrome Google is baking its Gemini AI straight into Chrome. A new AI mode → will show up in the address bar in the coming weeks, followed by Project Mariner — an agent that can handle online tasks on your behalf. @durovs_code

😎 Face meets interface Meta just unveiled the Ray-Ban Display → smart glasses with a built-in screen. They ship with the Meta Neural Band, a wristband that reads your muscle impulses to control the glasses. @durovs_code

🧠 Sorry, kids OpenAI has updated ChatGPT’s policy → for under-18 users. The AI will not engage in flirtatious conversations or discuss suicide, and any related queries will trigger parental notification. @durovs_code

🍏 Now with Starlink Apple smartphones starting from the iPhone 13, once updated to iOS 26, can now connect → to the Starlink satellite network. At launch, the feature works with six built-in applications, with broader integration expected in the future. @durovs_code

🎧 Congrats, freeloaders Spotify just gave its free tier a serious upgrade. Features like Pick & Play, custom playlist covers, daylist, synced lyrics, and smarter recommendations are now available → to all users worldwide. @durovs_code

🤐 Ten’s last breath Microsoft will officially end support for Windows 10 on October 14, 2025. After that date, devices → will stop receiving updates and security patches. @durovs_code

❤️ This weekend in #TECH 💘 OpenAI CEO Sam Altman was accused after an interview with Tucker Carlson over the death of former researcher Sukhir Balaji. 💘 Researchers reported a 500GB leak tied to China’s “Great Firewall,” exposing code, documents, and internal logs. 💘 Apple published official repair costs for the new iPhone lineup. @durovs_code

😄 Hollywood on sale Paramount Skydance is reportedly preparing → to buy Warner Bros. Discovery. The news sent WBD shares up more than 30%. @durovs_code

🤐 Can’t hear you Apple has disabled the new Live Translation feature → in AirPods for European accounts. The company hasn’t explained why, though experts have offered their own theories. @durovs_code

😎 Coming into focus Amazon is working on its own AR glasses. The device → could arrive by late 2026 or early 2027, with an initial run expected to be limited to around 100,000 units. @durovs_code

🧠 Big spend OpenAI signed a $300B cloud deal with Oracle → one of the biggest in tech history, set to start in 2027. @durovs_code

🍏 eSIM everywhere Apple is extending eSIM-only iPhone 17 models beyond the U.S., rolling them out in several new regions → including the UAE @durovs_code

👍 About time Spotify has finally added lossless audio. The feature → is live now, but only for Premium users in select regions. @durovs_code

🍏 In case you missed Yesterday Apple unveiled the iPhone 17 lineup — and a bit more. We’ve rounded up the highlights if you missed the livestream: 💘 iPhone 17 Pro & Pro Max — new design, 48MP cameras across the board, same price 💘Ultra-thin iPhone Air — 5.6mm body, one rear camera, eSIM only 💘 AirPods Pro 3 — better noise cancellation, heart-rate sensor, new fit 💘 iPhone 17 — 120Hz display, 2x zoom, Apple Intelligence 💘 Apple Watch Series 11, Ultra 3 & SE 3 — blood pressure trend tracking, 5G, and more @durovs_code