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China plans to ban intimate AI companions for users under 18
China plans tighter restrictions on AI companions for minors, targeting virtual relationships, emotional dependence and excessive use.
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NymVPN update adds one-click connections, smarter split tunnelling and new pricing
NymVPN 2026.12 adds one-click connections, geo-exclusion, faster mobile connections, new languages and revised subscription plans.
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AI-controlled robots often followed dangerous instructions in a safety benchmark
RoboHarm tests show AI-controlled robots can follow dangerous instructions, raising concerns about safety safeguards for physical AI.
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MediaTek launches 55 TOPS AI chip for premium Googlebook laptops
MediaTek has launched its 55 TOPS Dimensity CX C10 Max for premium AI-focused Googlebook laptops arriving later this year.
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vivo OriginOS 7 adds five-app multitasking, Apple device support and Jovi AI
vivo unveils its latest operating system upgrade, bringing cross-platform workspace tools, fluid motion graphics and an early preview rollout across Asia.
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vivo launches X500 Series in Shanghai with BlueImage Technology Stack
vivo has launched its X500 Series in Shanghai, introducing the BlueImage Technology Stack to boost dynamic range, mobile video tools, and telephoto performance.
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Microsoft expands Auto Super Resolution support to more Intel laptops
Microsoft is expanding Auto Super Resolution to Intel Core Ultra Series 3 PCs, bringing AI-powered game upscaling to more Windows devices.
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Samsung shifts DDR5 and SSD production towards outsourcing as HBM demand grows
Samsung is outsourcing more DDR5 and SSD production to free capacity for HBM as AI demand reshapes memory manufacturing.
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Mouse launches compact 12.2-inch Ryzen AI laptop weighing under 1kg in Japan
Mouse's X2 is a 981g 12.2-inch laptop with Ryzen AI processors, upgradeable RAM and Wi-Fi 7, launching in Japan in October.
