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⚡️ Exclusive: Why the Telegram–Grok integration never materialized Talks between @durov and @elonmusk stalled over Telegram users’ data privacy during negotiations over a potential Grok integration. So what ultimately blocked the $300 million deal? durovscode.com/why-telegram-g…

🧠 Now a cheaper Pro OpenAI has launched a new ChatGPT Pro subscription for $100 per month, alongside the existing $200 plan. durovscode.com/openai-chatgpt… #ChatGPT #OpenAI #ChatGPTPro #TechNews

🍏 Still deciding Apple is testing a smaller Dynamic Island for iPhone 18 Pro by moving some Face ID components under the display. The company is reportedly still deciding between two design options. durovscode.com/iphone-18-pro-… #Apple #iPhone18Pro #DynamicIsland #iPhone

🙃 You but AI YouTube is rolling out AI avatars for Shorts that can look and sound like you. Users can create a photorealistic version of themselves and generate videos using prompts. durovscode.com/youtube-shorts… #YouTube #AI #Shorts #YouTubeShorts #TechNews

🕹 SteamGPT Valve may be working on a new AI feature called SteamGPT an AI tool for Steam discovered in recently uncovered files. durovscode.com/valve-steamgpt… #Steam #Valve #AI #SteamGPT #TechNews

📱 No delays Apple’s first foldable iPhone is expected to debut in September — despite recent rumors about serious production issues. What we know so far: durovscode.com/apple-foldable… #Apple #iPhone #FoldableiPhone #iPhone18 #TechNews

🤗 Musk brings in Intel Intel has joined Elon Musk’s Terafab AI chip project in Texas, becoming a key partner in building high-performance processors. durovscode.com/intel-joins-el… #Musk #Terefab #Intel #Tesla #SpaceX #XAI #AI #Chip #TechNews

🤐 Deleted Apple removed Jack Dorsey’s decentralized messenger Bitchat from the China App Store following a regulator request. durovscode.com/apple-removes-… #Bitchat #JackDorsey #Apple #AppStore #China #TechNews

🕹 Wait, you can do that? PlayStation is launching a new initiative that will let fans become characters inside PlayStation games. Selected players will be scanned and added directly into game worlds. durovscode.com/sony-playerbas… #PlayStation #Playerbase #Gaming #TechNews

🧐 Your AI chats… may not be that private Perplexity faces a class-action lawsuit over alleged sharing of user conversations with advertisers. durovscode.com/perplexity-law… #Perplexity #AI #Tech #TechNews

🧠 Chrome learns to wait Google Chrome is preparing a smart media loading feature designed to reduce data usage and improve page performance. durovscode.com/google-chrome-… #GoogleChrome #Chrome #Google #TechNews

🤐 Just update already Apple released a security update for iOS 18.4 through 18.7 and is urging users to install it as soon as possible. The vulnerability could be exploited simply by visiting a compromised website. durovscode.com/apple-darkswor… #Apple #iOS26 #DarkSword #TechNews

🍏 No black this time? Apple may drop the black color option for the iPhone 18 Pro and introduce new finishes instead. durovscode.com/iphone-18-pro-… #Apple #iPhone18Pro #iPhone #TechNews

😎 Now I can finally see Meta introduced two new Ray-Ban smart glasses designed for prescription wearers. The company says the new models support nearly all prescriptions. Details and pricing: durovscode.com/meta-rayban-sm… #Meta #MetaGlasses #RayBan #AI #TechNews

😡 Users are not impressed YouTube users are complaining about changes to the embedded player interface, where the share button appears to have replaced the pause control. durovscode.com/youtube-embedd… #YouTube #Tech #TechNews

🤳 Instagram finally gets a Plus Instagram is testing a new paid subscription called Instagram Plus. What Instagram Plus may include: durovscode.com/instagram-plus… #Meta #Instagram #InstagramPlus #TechNews

🗣️ Siri, but make it… everyone Apple is reportedly working on Siri Extensions that would allow multiple AI chatbots like ChatGPT, Gemini and Claude to plug into the assistant. durovscode.com/apple-siri-ai-… #Apple #Siri #AI #TechNews

⛔️ Not today Wikipedia has officially banned editors from using AI to write or rewrite articles. durovscode.com/wikipedia-bans… #Wikipedia #AI #Tech #TechNews

🤗 Competitors or teammates Apple has received “complete access” to Google’s Gemini AI model. The technology is expected to help build smaller models and power future Siri upgrades. durovscode.com/apple-google-g… #Gemini #Google #AI #Siri #Apple #TechNews

⚖️ Not just scrolling after all Meta and Google will pay $6 million over harm to a teenager’s mental health. The plaintiff said Instagram and YouTube led to severe addiction, depression, anxiety and body image issues. durovscode.com/meta-youtube-t… #Meta #Google #Instagram #YouTube

📱 More megapixels, more expectations Apple has reportedly started testing a 200-megapixel camera for a future iPhone expected next year. durovscode.com/apple-200mp-ca… #Apple #iPhone #Tech #TechNews