Apple is reportedly preparing to launch the iPhone 17e, featuring an upgraded A19 chip and MagSafe, approximately one year after the release of the iPhone 16e, according to The Verge. The updated model is expected to be released around the same time as updated versions of the iPad and iPad Air.
In other tech news, digital car keys are becoming more sophisticated. The newest version of the digital key specification allows vehicle owners to text a copy of the key to other people, as reported by The Verge. This advancement was discussed at the 16th annual Plugfest, hosted by the Car Connectivity Consortium in Palo Alto, California, last month.
Meanwhile, Anthropic researchers have been experimenting with AI agents. Sixteen instances of the company's Claude Opus 4.6 AI model were tasked with building a C compiler from scratch, according to Ars Technica. The project, which involved minimal supervision, took two weeks and nearly 2,000 Claude Code sessions, costing approximately $20,000 in API fees. The AI agents reportedly produced a 10,000-line compiler.
In the realm of gaming, GuliKit's tiny USB dongle allows users to connect their PS5 controller to their Switch 2, as highlighted by The Verge. The dongle, similar to 8BitDo's USB Adapter 2, is smaller, more affordable, and includes a low-latency mode on PC.
Finally, Section 230 of the Communications Decency Act turned 30 years old. The law, which has survived challenges from the dot-com bubble and the Supreme Court, is now facing potentially larger challenges, according to The Verge. Lauren Feiner, a senior policy reporter at The Verge, noted the law's significance in the face of evolving challenges in the tech industry.
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