TECHNOLOGY

The Nasdaq fell for a second day as investors reassessed AI infrastructure spending following safety concerns and awaited the Federal Reserve's upcoming interest rate decision.

The New Mexico Supreme Court fined lawyer Stephen Aarons $5,000 and held him in contempt after a ChatGPT-assisted murder appeal brief included fabricated witnesses and false police testimony.

Microsoft has released emergency cumulative updates for Windows 11 and Windows Server 2025 after a major September security patch caused Remote Desktop, Hyper-V and USB audio failures.

Footage from the All-In Summit appears to show Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang taking Donald Trump's surprise call on a Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8.

Donald Trump interrupted Jensen Huang's interview at the All-In Summit to dismiss AI safety concerns as a "hoax", backing rapid development and warning that restraint could benefit China.

About 100 protesters rallied outside Philadelphia City Hall for a three-year pause on new AI data centres, adding to growing US opposition that has delayed or blocked major projects.

Apple has released iOS 27 with its delayed Siri AI overhaul, expanded generative AI tools and design changes, alongside related updates for Apple Watch, iPad and Vision Pro.

The Aiper Scuba X1 Pro Max combines floor, wall, waterline and surface cleaning in one cordless robot, earning positive reviews despite its high price, weight and slow skimming.

Musk's X Corp and xAI have moved to dismiss their US antitrust lawsuit against Apple, ending the case against the iPhone maker while claims against OpenAI continue.

Microsoft Outlook users have reported login failures, delayed syncing, missing inbox items and app crashes, although outage data suggests the latest problems remain limited rather than platform-wide.

Apple could expand its foldable iPhone range with larger, cheaper and clamshell models, according to Mark Gurman, while the first $1,999 Duo prepares for launch.

Micron shares fell 5.8% alongside other memory stocks as investors weighed potential AI spending risks, semiconductor tariffs and legal concerns ahead of the company's 30 September results.

Technology stocks fell across global markets after leading AI executives backed a slower development pace, raising safety concerns and prompting investors to reassess lofty valuations.

Japan's Nikkei 225 fell 0.81% to a six-week low as renewed concerns over AI development pressured technology shares, while rising oil prices heightened inflation and interest rate worries.

Apple is reportedly developing two game controllers for iPhone, potentially under the Beats brand. Software references reveal different hardware designs, but release plans remain unconfirmed.

Michael Lines is suing OpenAI, alleging ChatGPT reinforced religious delusions linked to his bipolar disorder and failed to respond appropriately before a near-fatal suicide attempt.

Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei said he largely agrees with warnings that AI could endanger humanity, while rejecting a fixed probability and urging slower development, oversight and global coordination.

Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei, OpenAI's Sam Altman and xAI's Elon Musk have backed a more cautious pace for frontier AI development amid concerns about self-improving systems and safety risks.

A fabricated AI image purporting to show Zendaya and Tom Holland announcing a pregnancy has spread online, despite no confirmation from the couple or their representatives.

Samsung New Zealand has released a Galaxy Z Fold 8 advertisement featuring a Palmerston North real estate agent named Tim Cook, poking fun at Apple's foldable iPhone debut.

Apple's iPhone 18 Pro Max and first foldable iPhone Duo offer contrasting designs, cameras, biometrics, prices and release dates for different types of buyers.

Apple's iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max share core hardware and features, but differ in display size, weight, battery endurance and price, starting at $1,199.

Elon Musk has linked the debate over AI-generated software and the future of hand-coding to wider questions about technological competition, warfare and national security.

Malone Lam, 22, pleaded guilty to racketeering conspiracy over the theft of more than $245 million in bitcoin, which prosecutors say funded luxury cars, nightlife and travel.

At the Telluride Film Festival, Bill Gates compared advanced AI to an alien invasion and urged the United States and China to cooperate on safety, despite significant geopolitical differences.

LG Electronics has denied claims that its smart TVs record household conversations in standby mode, while researchers allege the sets captured audio, mapped networks and sent data to LG Ad Solutions.

Frontier Communications customers reported internet outages early Friday, marking the second disruption reported this week as Downdetector recorded a surge in complaints and Frontier had yet to explain the cause.

Discord users across the United States reported voice chat connection failures early Friday, while outage trackers recorded conflicting indications about the disruption's scale and scope.

Apple's Watch Ultra 4 keeps the Ultra 3's design and $799 starting price but adds redesigned health sensors, a Readiness score, longer battery life and new on-device intelligence features.