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The new RCS messaging standard makes encryption universal, and even Apple is getting on the bandwagon. OpenAI calls for a US ban of DeepSeek. Is Apple about to turn your AirPods into the Universal Translator from Star Trek? And, of course, The Weekend Longreads Suggestions.
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Apple will soon support encrypted RCS messaging with Android users (The Verge)
OpenAI calls DeepSeek ‘state-controlled,’ calls for bans on ‘PRC-produced’ models (TechCrunch)
Apple Plans AirPods Feature That Can Live-Translate Conversations (Bloomberg)
Gemini can now personalize its answers based on your search history (The Verge)
Sony’s new RGB backlight tech absolutely smokes regular Mini LED TVs (The Verge)
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‘Ne Zha 2’s $2B+ Box Office Run: How It Happened And What Does Blockbuster Behemoth Mean For China & Hollywood Ahead (Deadline)
The End Of Children (The New Yorker)
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