Bringing in bravado, on a budget

CMF Phone 2 Pro by Nothing. | Photo Credit: Bijoy Ghosh Nothing’s sub-brand CMF is back with a second-gen phone that leans harder into its unique construct and design ethos. The CMF Phone 2 Pro is an affordable Android device that’s built to stand out in a sea of sameness. With a triple rear camera…

OpenAI acquires Jony Ive’s AI device startup io in $6.5 billion deal to enter consumer hardware

OpenAI will acquire the AI device startup co-founded by Apple Inc. veteran Jony Ive in a nearly $6.5 billion all-stock deal, joining forces with the legendary designer to make a push into hardware. The purchase — the largest in OpenAI’s history — will provide the company with a dedicated unit for developing AI-powered devices. Acquiring…

Israeli top court rules Shin Bet chief Ban’s firing by Netanyahu ‘unlawful’ | Israel-Palestine conflict News

Supreme Court finds no factual basis for Ronen Bar’s dismissal, highlighting irregularities and lack of formal hearing. Israel’s Supreme Court has ruled that the government’s decision to fire domestic security chief Ronen Bar was “unlawful”, marking the latest twist in a bitter power struggle between Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s government and the country’s justice system….