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1. Artificial intelligence · IT law & regulation

   AI ranked lowest in 2026 midterm priorities

   NBC exit polls from the 2026 U.S. midterms show AI and data centers were cited as important by only 56 percent of respondents, ranking last among issues. Corruption and cost of living dominated voter concerns at around 90 percent each.

   Full story at The Decoder ↗
2. Smartphones & apps · Operating systems

   POCO F8 Pro gets global HyperOS 4 update

   Xiaomi has started the global rollout of HyperOS 4, with the POCO F8 Pro among the first phones to receive it. The update, around 8.4 GB in size, marks the start of the stable global release following an earlier beta program.

   Full story at Gizchina.com ↗
3. Artificial intelligence · Cybersecurity

   Jailbreak tool injects ads into AI agents

   Check Point found Haiou, an OpenAI Codex jailbreak bundle that persistently alters an AI agent's trusted instructions to insert ads. It shows prompts alone can quietly change AI agent behavior without any executable code.

   Full story at blog.checkpoint.com ↗
4. Operating systems

   Microsoft fixes nearly all 2026 Windows 11 bugs

   Microsoft has resolved most bugs from the 2026 Windows 11 update, with one remaining issue now mitigated. Users who delayed installing the update due to problems may now consider it safer to update.

   Full story at Windows Latest ↗
5. Cybersecurity · Smartphones & apps

   China-linked group hijacks language app for malware

   ESET Research discovered that the China-aligned group SlippyNunchucks hijacked a language learning app to distribute malware abroad. This highlights how legitimate apps can be exploited for targeted attacks.

   Full story at eset.com ↗
6. Artificial intelligence · IT industry & companies

   Google.org funds AI tools for teachers

   Google.org is funding five organizations building AI tools for teachers. The initiatives aim to support educators and students.

   Full story at blog.google ↗
7. Smartphones & apps · Software & updates

   Apple's Health app adds more languages

   Apple expanded language support for its redesigned Health app. This brings personalized health insights to more people worldwide.

   Full story at apple.com ↗
8. Smartphones & apps

   Google Messages redesigns pinned chats layout

   Google is again redesigning Google Messages, giving pinned conversations more room on the home screen. Beta testers have mixed reactions, noting some lost convenience in the new layout.

   Full story at Android Central ↗
9. Operating systems

   First betas of iOS 27.3 and macOS 27.3 released

   Apple released the first beta builds of iOS 27.3, iPadOS 27.3, and macOS 27.3 Golden Gate. New features include a vertical tab option and automatic dark mode in Safari.

   Full story at OS X Daily ↗
10. Artificial intelligence · IT industry & companies

    Google shows up to four ads in AI Mode

    Google can now display up to four Google Ads within AI Mode responses for a single query. The company had previously said it would show more ads more often in AI Mode.

    Full story at seroundtable.com ↗

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