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OpenAI announced new commitments to communities where it is working on data center projects, including not using non-disclosure agreements (NDAs) with public officials. The company will also pay the full cost of electricity and infrastructure needed to serve its data centers. OpenAI will also publish job opportunities and report on hiring for its data center projects.
Airbnb is developing an AI-powered travel agent that will help users plan and book trips, set to roll out in the first half of 2027. The agent will use a custom-designed interface that draws on a library of travel-specific elements. The company believes its experience matching hosts and guests gives it an edge in developing this type of AI.
Apple TV has released the first two episodes of the unscripted food series 'Awkwafina: The Unlikely Cook', starring and executive-produced by Nora Lum, aka Awkwafina. The show explores contemporary Asian American cuisine and follows Awkwafina's journey to master cooking. The series will run for eight episodes through December 18.
Apple has published a support document explaining how to turn off the illuminated Apple logo on the new MacBook Pro. The logo is controlled by software and adjusts its brightness based on the screen brightness and ambient light. Users can turn it off by running a command in Terminal.
WhatsApp is rolling out an AI-powered photo expansion tool to select users, allowing them to expand images beyond their original borders. The tool, powered by Meta AI, is available in the WhatsApp photo editor and can be accessed by pinching or dragging the image. The feature is currently limited to users in the WhatsApp beta program and some users on the public iOS version.
Apple's iPad shipments dropped 27.5% year-over-year in Q3 2026, with the company maintaining its lead in the tablet market. The global tablet market saw a 23% year-over-year drop in shipments, with 32.2 million units sold. Apple shipped 11.5 million iPads in Q3 2026, accounting for 36% of all shipments.
Apple has exclusive streaming rights for Formula 1 in the US, and Formula 1 CEO Stefano Domenicali expects Apple to bid for rights in more countries as opportunities become available. Domenicali stated that Apple will bid on rights in other markets if opportunities arise. Apple's interest in bidding on F1 rights in other countries is seen as positive for Liberty Media's business.
Apple is sending surveys to iPhone Duo buyers to gather feedback on the device's display size, crease, under-display camera, and other features. The survey includes questions about the buyer's motivations for purchasing the iPhone Duo and their opinions on its compromises compared to standard iPhone models. The survey does not ask about certain issues that have been reported by users, such as display cracks and unoptimized apps.