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By Xavier Rivera·Gaming· ·via Push Square·1 min read

89% of Polled PS5 Fans Reject Sony Playerbase Program

Sony launches Playerbase program to insert PS5 fans into games like Gran Turismo 7 via video interviews. A Push Square poll shows nearly 90% of 1,000 fans uninterested, citing security issues amid vague terms.

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By Xavier Rivera·Apple· ·via 9to5Mac·1 min read

Apple Enables Stolen Device Protection by Default on Enterprise iOS

Apple now enables Stolen Device Protection by default on enterprise devices via iOS 26.4.1 and iPadOS 26.4.1 updates. The feature bolsters security against thieves knowing the passcode by requiring biometrics and delays away from familiar locations.

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By Xavier Rivera·Apple· ·via 9to5Mac·2 min read

ChatGPT Integrates First Streaming Video App

ChatGPT has integrated its first streaming video app, allowing users to search, play, and watch content directly in chats. This expands OpenAI's multimodal capabilities, boosting utility for its apps feature and challenging rivals in AI-driven media consumption.

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By Xavier Rivera·Apple· ·via MacRumors·1.5 min read

Apple Foldable iPhone Ultra Tops $2,000 Price

Apple's foldable iPhone, dubbed iPhone Ultra, will exceed $2,000 in the U.S., per Bloomberg's Mark Gurman. The steep price tests demand for foldables as Apple enters a niche market late, potentially redefining premium smartphones or pricing itself out.

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BREAKINGBy Xavier Rivera·Crypto/Finance· ·via Decrypt·1.5 min read

Bitcoin Depot Loses $3.6M BTC in Credential Hack

Bitcoin Depot disclosed a hack where attackers stole $3.6 million in Bitcoin using stolen settlement account credentials, revealed two weeks after the June 25 incident. The breach highlights critical security gaps in the Bitcoin ATM industry, potentially shaking user trust and spurring regulatory attention.

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By Xavier Rivera·Apple· ·via 9to5Mac·1 min read

Meta Kills Llama, Launches Muse Spark AI Today

Meta retires Llama and launches Muse Spark AI publicly today, featuring Contemplating mode and a health focus to rival Gemini and ChatGPT. This immediate availability pressures competitors and marks Meta's bold reboot in the cutthroat AI market.

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By Xavier Rivera·Gaming· ·via PC Gamer·1.5 min read

LG Launches World's First 39-Inch 5K2K Curved OLED Gaming Monitor

LG unveils the world's first 39-inch 5K2K curved OLED gaming monitor with 240Hz refresh and dual-mode switching. It pushes ultra-wide immersion amid a slumping PC market, targeting gamers and creators with premium pricing at $1,699.

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By Xavier Rivera·Musk/Tesla/SpaceX· ·via Electrek·1.5 min read

Tesla Superchargers cost businesses $940K all-in for 8 stalls

Tesla's new Supercharger for Business configurator discloses $940,000 all-in costs for an eight-stall V4 site, including $500,000 in hardware and a $0.10/kWh Tesla fee. This pricing clarity accelerates third-party expansion of the network, boosting EV infrastructure while securing Tesla's long-term revenue.

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By Xavier Rivera·Apple· ·via 9to5Mac·1.5 min read

Apple Halves iPhone Ultra Orders as Samsung Secures Key Win

Apple slashes iPhone Ultra production forecasts to 13-15 million units from 30 million, citing low demand expectations for its foldable flagship. Samsung wins priority display supply as Apple bows to its folding tech lead, reshaping competition in the nascent foldables market.

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By Xavier Rivera·Crypto/Finance· ·via Bitcoin Magazine·1 min read

Morgan Stanley Launches First US Bank Spot Bitcoin ETF

Morgan Stanley launches MSBI, the first spot Bitcoin ETF issued by a U.S. bank, with 0.25% fees and distribution via its 16,000 advisors. This challenges BlackRock's dominance and bridges traditional finance to crypto for high-net-worth clients.

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By Xavier Rivera·Musk/Tesla/SpaceX· ·via The Verge·1 min read

OpenAI's Turmoil Deepens Despite $852B Valuation

OpenAI secures $122 billion in funding at $852 billion valuation amid plans for a 2026 IPO, but executive reshuffles and discontinued projects raise stability concerns. This internal chaos threatens its AI market lead as rivals gain ground and talent departs.

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By Xavier Rivera·Musk/Tesla/SpaceX· ·via Electrek·1 min read

JPMorgan Targets Tesla at $145, Sees 60% More Downside

JPMorgan analyst Ryan Brinkman holds an Underweight rating on Tesla with a $145 price target, implying 60% downside from current levels after a 20% YTD drop. The call highlights Tesla's Q1 delivery shortfall and record inventory pileup, questioning the EV giant's growth trajectory amid fierce competition.

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