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1. Amazon staff reportedly inflate workplace AI usage metrics

   Sun, 17 May 2026 19:13:26 -0000

   <p>Amazon office employees are reportedly using AI tools in ways that inflate internal adoption metrics after the company pushed staff to use more AI at work. Futurism and Digital Trends described a measurement problem in workplace AI rollouts: internal dashboards can show rising use even when counted activity is not tied to productive work.</p><h3>Highlights:</h3><ul><li>Amazon target: Futurism reported that Amazon sought to get more than 80% of developers to use AI every week and paired that with employee-specific usage targets.</li><li>Leaderboard: Futurism said the internal tracking included a token-consumption leaderboard, creating an incentive to maximize the amount of AI processing recorded.</li><li>Reported behavior: Some staffers used Amazon’s in-house AI agent MeshClaw for personal tasks; the practice was described as “tokenmaxxing”.</li><li>Resource concern: t3n reported that giving AI tools needless tasks wastes resources and can have real-world consequences.</li></ul><h3>Sources:</h3><ul><li><a href='https://www.digitaltrends.com/cool-tech/amazon-employees-are-doing-fake-tasks-because-theyre-forced-to-use-more-ai-and-show-it/'>Amazon employees are doing fake tasks because they’re forced to use more AI and show it</a> - digitaltrends.com</li><li><a href='https://futurism.com/artificial-intelligence/amazon-quotas-ai-use'>Amazon Employees Forced to Hit Quotas on AI Use, Immediately Start Using it for Everything Except Work</a> - futurism.com</li><li><a href='https://t3n.de/news/tokenmaxxing-warum-amazon-angestellte-absichtlich-ressourcen-verschwenden-1742832/'>Tokenmaxxing: Warum Amazon-Angestellte absichtlich Ressourcen verschwenden</a> - t3n.de</li></ul>

2. Android users target preinstalled apps with removal tools

   Sun, 17 May 2026 11:00:12 -0000

   <p>Android Police published a first-person account in which the writer said a mid-range Samsung phone began installing apps the user had not requested. The writer said the phone ran faster after unwanted Samsung software was removed. A Reddit user separately posted about ZeroBloat, an open-source desktop app designed to make Android bloatware removal easier.</p><h3>Highlights:</h3><ul><li>Command-line route: The Android Police account identified ADB as the tool used to remove Samsung apps that could not be uninstalled through normal settings.</li><li>Platform support: The ZeroBloat post described the project as desktop-first and cross-platform.</li><li>Removal scope: The current feature list includes removing unnecessary system and user apps through a simple UI.</li></ul><h3>Perspectives:</h3><ul><li>Android Police writer: The writer described the cleanup as a manual fix, saying half an hour with ADB left the Samsung phone running clean. (<a href='https://www.androidpolice.com/removed-samsungs-unremovable-apps-now-phone-zips-along/'>Android Police</a>)</li><li>ZeroBloat developer: The developer described the target user as someone who wants to avoid bloatware-removal workflows that feel annoying, risky or too dependent on command-line tools. (<a href='https://www.reddit.com/r/foss/comments/1tft4tl/i_made_an_opensource_desktop_app_to_remove/'>Reddit</a>)</li></ul><h3>Sources:</h3><ul><li><a href='https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMijgFBVV95cUxPeW5XRExSbmp4RW9vMEVDYTNjS1FPVklVU2Q2anlVQVA1OVI4ZFg0aVVnMTRoWVNzdFlvTnUyWjBvaDhFVmhubHBGejVZd0h0T3pBcWhhQlJXSVFQU2lza3VEVmo3ekswb0F6UWt1UFAwbEE3TDNtTDFlNDdTRG9pbWxVUWtseWRIeUdCZjh3'>I removed Samsung&#x27;s unremovable apps, and now my phone zips along - Android Police</a> - google.com</li><li><a href='https://www.androidpolice.com/removed-samsungs-unremovable-apps-now-phone-zips-along/'>I removed Samsung&#x27;s unremovable apps, and now my phone zips along</a> - androidpolice.com</li><li><a href='https://www.reddit.com/r/foss/comments/1tft4tl/i_made_an_opensource_desktop_app_to_remove/'>I made an open-source desktop app to remove Android bloatware easily — ZeroBloat</a> - reddit.com</li></ul>

3. Instagram launches Instants for immediate, expiring photo sharing

   Sat, 16 May 2026 19:30:53 -0000

   <p>Instagram introduced Instants, a feature The New York Times covered May 16 and Google News listed alongside Instagram’s announcement. WGN also covered the rollout through Nexstar Media Wire.</p><h3>Highlights:</h3><ul><li>Audience controls: The New York Times said users can send photos to mutual followers or close friends.</li><li>Message format: WGN said users send Instants through Instagram direct messages to friends and followers.</li><li>Coverage mix: The Google News listing included Instagram’s announcement as well as pieces from ABC News, El Paso Times and USA Today about the new feature.</li></ul><h3>Perspectives:</h3><ul><li>Instagram: Google News listed Instagram’s announcement as “Share in the Moment on Instagram.” (<a href='https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMigwFBVV95cUxOX2s5ZkM4ZHFrT0NyQ21sOGwxcEFhTkRhcHdYd1RZVjQwaFdLS1dTS3J2QmtISmItUUFiZ2paaEV4Uk9sdXlMR3R0QTdnQ25YNUhNc1JBQkpXdC0yWGcxYVh4b2pPb2hPd0pka3NYUzNpajlBMDcySUpoNUFnMWZleDBUZw'>Google News</a>)</li><li>The New York Times: The New York Times described the feature through the question of whether users meant to share a selfie before sending it. (<a href='https://www.nytimes.com/2026/05/16/technology/instagram-instants-feature.html'>The New York Times</a>)</li><li>WGN: WGN’s headline compared Instants with Snapchat. (<a href='https://wgntv.com/news/nexstar-media-wire/instagrams-new-instants-feature-follows-snapchat-formula/'>WGN</a>)</li></ul><h3>Sources:</h3><ul><li><a href='https://www.nytimes.com/2026/05/16/technology/instagram-instants-feature.html'>Did You Mean to Share That Selfie? What to Know About Instagram Instants.</a> - nytimes.com</li><li><a href='https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMigwFBVV95cUxOX2s5ZkM4ZHFrT0NyQ21sOGwxcEFhTkRhcHdYd1RZVjQwaFdLS1dTS3J2QmtISmItUUFiZ2paaEV4Uk9sdXlMR3R0QTdnQ25YNUhNc1JBQkpXdC0yWGcxYVh4b2pPb2hPd0pka3NYUzNpajlBMDcySUpoNUFnMWZleDBUZw'>Did You Mean to Share That Selfie? What to Know About Instagram Instants. - The New York Times</a> - google.com</li><li><a href='https://wgntv.com/news/nexstar-media-wire/instagrams-new-instants-feature-follows-snapchat-formula/'>Instagram&#x27;s new &#x27;Instants&#x27; feature follows Snapchat formula</a> - wgntv.com</li></ul>

4. arXiv sets one-year submission ban over unchecked AI in papers

   Sun, 17 May 2026 13:37:22 -0000

   <p>ArXiv, the open-access repository widely used for preprint research, will impose a one-year submission ban on authors who submit papers containing unchecked AI-generated material under a clarified policy. Thomas Dietterich, chair of arXiv’s computer science section, announced the change as the platform tightens enforcement of rules on large language model output in scientific papers. Reports said arXiv is focusing on author accountability at submission after AI-generated material reached manuscripts without enough human checking.</p><h3>Highlights:</h3><ul><li>First violation: Heise reported that arXiv will impose the sanction without waiting for repeated offenses.</li><li>Trigger evidence: PCMag described the enforcement threshold as “incontrovertible evidence” that someone failed to check large language model output before submitting it.</li><li>Submission pressure: Bug.hr reported that arXiv tightened its rules after the platform was flooded with papers written with AI assistance and insufficient verification.</li></ul><blockquote>If generative AI tools generate inappropriate language, plagiarized content, biased content, errors, mistakes, incorrect references, or misleading content, and that output is included in scientific works, it is the responsibility of the author(s). - Thomas Dietterich</blockquote><h3>Sources:</h3><ul><li><a href='https://thenextweb.com/news/arxiv-ai-slop-ban-researchers-preprint'>ArXiv will ban researchers for a year if they submit papers they did not bother to read</a> - thenextweb.com</li><li><a href='https://techcrunch.com/2026/05/16/research-repository-arxiv-will-ban-authors-for-a-year-if-they-let-ai-do-all-the-work/'>Research repository ArXiv will ban authors for a year if they let AI do all the work</a> - techcrunch.com</li><li><a href='https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMiuwFBVV95cUxNN3V3eU5GbGl6a0UxanZfZFVSM2R6eWlTRmhlbzdLb01saFBibXl4SzlEX09kckQ0MHllZnV0QjdEckEyQUp6ZEVKOFNVMVROVjB3ZXE5QU1CbFRPRFd2Q01GOGs4V1NXMzZSQTlyNzczX2NLRFdnZDdZZ1N4b0ZTakR5N043WVo1MHZZQXhyWFZYY0xoQ0RKcUtleXd6UXFFTXVRbFRRejZiSUUzck1lQzFmbHZmUVdoQzdR'>Research repository ArXiv will ban authors for a year if they let AI do all the work - TechCrunch</a> - google.com</li><li><a href='https://www.404media.co/new-arxiv-rules-ai-generated-papers-ban/'>ArXiv to Ban Researchers for a Year if They Submit AI Slop</a> - 404media.co</li><li><a href='https://www.ziarulnational.md/arxiv-va-interzice-timp-de-un-an-accesul-cercetatorilor-care-publica-lucrari-scrise-integral-de-ai/'>ArXiv va interzice timp de un an accesul cercetătorilor care publică lucrări scrise integral de AI</a> - ziarulnational.md</li><li><a href='https://www.bug.hr/znanost/arxiv-uvodi-ostre-sankcije-za-neprovjerene-ai-sadrzaje-u-znanstvenim-radovima-59821'>ArXiv uvodi oštre sankcije za neprovjerene AI sadržaje u znanstvenim radovima</a> - bug.hr</li><li><a href='https://habr.com/ru/news/1036110/'>Год бана за ИИ-слоп: arXiv ужесточил правила для авторов</a> - habr.com</li><li><a href='https://www.pcmag.com/news/major-scientific-repository-arxiv-cracks-down-on-ai-generated-papers'>Major Scientific Repository arXiv Cracks Down on AI-Generated Papers</a> - pcmag.com</li><li><a href='https://www.heise.de/news/KI-Papers-bei-arXiv-Sperre-bei-erstem-Verstoss-11296035.html'>KI-Papers bei arXiv: Sperre bei erstem Verstoß</a> - heise.de</li></ul>

5. Marketing startup Nectar Social raises $30 million

   Sun, 17 May 2026 01:11:54 -0000

   <p>Nectar Social, a marketing startup Techmeme described, citing TechCrunch, as offering an agentic operating system for marketers, raised a $30 million Series A round led by Menlo Ventures and its Anthology Fund, TechCrunch reported. TechCrunch reported that Nectar Social announced the round Thursday in an article published May 16, 2026.</p><h3>Highlights:</h3><ul><li>Investor lineup: GV and True Ventures also invested, according to Techmeme&#x27;s summary of TechCrunch&#x27;s report.</li><li>Anthology link: Menlo&#x27;s Anthology Fund was created alongside Anthropic, TechCrunch reported.</li><li>Founding team: Sisters Misbah and Farah Uraizee founded Nectar Social, Tech in Asia reported.</li></ul><h3>Sources:</h3><ul><li><a href='https://www.techinasia.com/news/menlo-ventures-leads-nectar-socials-30m-series'>Menlo Ventures leads Nectar Social’s $30m series A</a> - techinasia.com</li><li><a href='https://techcrunch.com/2026/05/16/marketing-operating-system-nectar-social-raises-30m-series-a-in-round-led-by-menlo/'>Marketing operating system Nectar Social raises $30M Series A led by Menlo</a> - techcrunch.com</li><li><a href='https://www.techmeme.com/260516/p12#a260516p12'>Nectar Social, which offers an agentic OS for marketers, raised a $30M Series A led by Menlo Ventures, with GV and True Ventures among investors (Dominic-Madori Davis/TechCrunch)</a> - techmeme.com</li></ul>

6. Samsung phone reports point to design, security updates

   Sat, 16 May 2026 19:35:40 -0000

   <p>Recent Samsung phone reports focus on product leaks and software maintenance rather than a company announcement. A Google News listing links reports about the Galaxy Z Fold 8, including a reported free upgrade, design changes, pricing questions and related Galaxy Z Flip 8 case renders. Android Headlines reported that third-party case listings show the upcoming Samsung Galaxy A27 with a redesigned exterior, including a punch-hole selfie camera and slimmer bezels around a 6.7-inch screen. IntoMobile reported that Samsung’s Galaxy A54 has begun receiving the May 2026 security update. The A27 and Fold 8 details are based on leaks or listings rather than formal Samsung specifications, while the A54 report concerns a software rollout reaching a mid-range device.</p><img src='https://kagiproxy.com/img/M66-YQmsQaGjkmMiKLRuPqM1q4IsekgEzd07Av72rClX_Lbm_6QUSPHhbxrJnqScFej6JW-nnwgA2u1vTW-KpdUVwyHKWdSOdc4THAxks96H7l81ZKVMsd4iBQqpfkGArvP8RTcLmMSRUaci5RtPJowaPivlXam0cqoUM5IpVzr7iz95dc_vA0tCpVtiIxxlQRHFm7uuX5f43-8' alt='Leaked Samsung Galaxy A27 case render showing the reported redesigned exterior.' /><br /><h3>Highlights:</h3><ul><li>Foldable feature gap: The Google News listing includes a Tech Advisor item saying a Galaxy Z Fold 8 Wide leak shows a key feature missing.</li><li>A27 lineup context: Android Headlines noted that Samsung launched the Galaxy A37 and Galaxy A57 as higher-tier mid-rangers earlier in 2026 before turning to refresh models in a more affordable price segment.</li></ul><h3>Perspectives:</h3><ul><li>Android Headlines: The site treated the transparent-case images as a clear look at the phone’s complete design in renders and described the clean white variant as a welcome aesthetic upgrade over the Galaxy A26. (<a href='https://www.androidheadlines.com/2026/05/samsung-galaxy-a27-design-leak-case-renders.html'>Android Headlines</a>)</li><li>IntoMobile: The site highlighted the May 2026 update order, saying a mid-range Galaxy A54 received the security patch before Samsung’s flagship phones. (<a href='https://www.intomobile.com/2026/05/16/galaxy-a54-receives-may-2026-security-update-before-samsungs-flagship-phones/'>IntoMobile</a>)</li><li>PhoneArena: The Google News roundup lists PhoneArena as comparing Galaxy Z Fold 8 pricing with expected foldable competition from Apple and Google-branded devices. (<a href='https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMirAFBVV95cUxPTXRxSTB0WHMzQnhPcnBMZlJ3c0NRR29QMDhKWUZ1cWdTazZyYms3RjkzSVRoZV9vUTM3LUR4UW51ckVnbWRlNU1odnpqbzkxQVIyeGpQcTBPSU51aE0taGF4T2pKMUR2cVMweVVSOHhYUnZSMjlCTFEzclFlWWJYVUVEeTJuU1dWODVHYndtQnp6QjBzck5TM05semRCa2pWQ0xSNU01TXYyS2VO'>Google News</a>)</li></ul><h3>Sources:</h3><ul><li><a href='https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMirAFBVV95cUxPTXRxSTB0WHMzQnhPcnBMZlJ3c0NRR29QMDhKWUZ1cWdTazZyYms3RjkzSVRoZV9vUTM3LUR4UW51ckVnbWRlNU1odnpqbzkxQVIyeGpQcTBPSU51aE0taGF4T2pKMUR2cVMweVVSOHhYUnZSMjlCTFEzclFlWWJYVUVEeTJuU1dWODVHYndtQnp6QjBzck5TM05semRCa2pWQ0xSNU01TXYyS2VO'>Galaxy Z Fold 8 Free Upgrade Gives Samsung An Early Advantage - Forbes</a> - google.com</li><li><a href='https://www.androidheadlines.com/2026/05/samsung-galaxy-a27-design-leak-case-renders.html'>Galaxy A27 Cases Leak Confirms Samsung is Finally Overhauling its Affordable Mid-Ranger Design</a> - androidheadlines.com</li><li><a href='https://www.intomobile.com/2026/05/16/galaxy-a54-receives-may-2026-security-update-before-samsungs-flagship-phones/'>Galaxy A54 receives May 2026 security update before Samsung’s flagship phones</a> - intomobile.com</li></ul>

7. Google Gemini Intelligence faces strict Android hardware requirements

   Sun, 17 May 2026 07:28:14 -0000

   <p>Google’s Gemini Intelligence, a new set of agentic AI features for Android phones, may initially reach only a narrow slice of high-end devices. Sources said support depends on the latest on-device AI and platform capabilities, not Android availability alone. The cited features include cross-app automation, autonomous multi-step actions, AI-generated widgets, and Gboard’s “Rambler” voice-to-text function. Android Headlines reported a cutoff between phones with the newest Gemini Nano generation and recent premium models still listed on an older generation, leaving full-feature access uncertain for some devices unless Google or manufacturers provide a software path. Bug.hr said confirmed and expected support so far centers on next-generation Google and Samsung flagships. Android Authority described Gemini Intelligence as a test of how much smartphone work users are willing to delegate to AI instead of carrying out every step themselves.</p><img src='https://kagiproxy.com/img/hGAZhQ2dI3cxFtSluMQRguGZa8NkZl9xj2ET9RPIFR0NmqKJrewltgsz4KRdaviqFGGMF95BfixSlJQS3hwXZ6B0oM0dB5aQSVeD5443DfX3u00eYgvzcS89vbH6dB5IwpV8OedAkBsTACtB3dht1tYwVeN3RoPHgjhKuAcWtx9VBnamADLRZGboeeDinTSDblM' alt='Illustration for Android’s agentic future and Gemini Intelligence privacy features' /><br /><h3>Highlights:</h3><ul><li>Official-list risk: Android Headlines said Google has published Gemini Intelligence requirements, so eligibility may depend on documented support categories rather than assumptions about flagship status.</li><li>Possible debut: Android Headlines cited a recent report that Gemini Intelligence may formally debut on Samsung’s upcoming foldables in July, potentially before Pixel devices.</li><li>Competitive surprise: Android Authority wrote that an agentic-phone shift was not widely expected, adding that “honestly, neither did Apple”.</li></ul><h3>Perspectives:</h3><ul><li>Google: Bug.hr reported that Google confirmed Gemini Intelligence support this summer for Pixel 10 and Samsung Galaxy S26 models. (<a href='https://www.bug.hr/android/gemini-intelligence-nece-raditi-na-svim-android-uredjajima-59844'>Bug.hr</a>)</li><li>AssembleDebug: Android Headlines cited AssembleDebug on X/Twitter as having highlighted the Gemini Nano v3 requirement in Google’s published compatibility material. (<a href='https://www.androidheadlines.com/2026/05/google-gemini-intelligence-android-hardware-requirements-support.html'>Android Headlines</a>)</li><li>Android Authority: Android Authority said Gemini Intelligence looks futuristic and tempting but said its hands-off automation raises an identity question for Android if direct app interaction fades. (<a href='https://www.androidauthority.com/gemini-intelligence-android-existential-crisis-3667210/'>Android Authority</a>)</li></ul><h3>Sources:</h3><ul><li><a href='https://www.reddit.com/r/google/comments/1tfijpu/gemini_intelligence_has_high_android_spec/'>Gemini Intelligence has high Android spec requirements, likely won&#x27;t support Pixel 9 or Galaxy Z Fold 7</a> - reddit.com</li><li><a href='https://www.androidauthority.com/gemini-intelligence-android-existential-crisis-3667210/'>If Gemini can do everything for me, what’s the point of Android?</a> - androidauthority.com</li><li><a href='https://www.androidheadlines.com/2026/05/google-gemini-intelligence-android-hardware-requirements-support.html'>Gemini Intelligence&#x27;s Requirements Are More Demanding Than You Thought: Does Your Android Phone Qualify?</a> - androidheadlines.com</li><li><a href='https://www.intomobile.com/2026/05/16/googles-gemini-intelligence-may-only-work-on-the-most-expensive-android-phones/'>Google’s Gemini Intelligence may only work on the most expensive Android phones</a> - intomobile.com</li><li><a href='https://www.cumhuriyet.com.tr/bilim-teknoloji/google-in-yeni-tanittigi-gemini-intelligence-hangi-android-telefonlara-gelecek-2504590'>Google&#x27;ın yeni tanıttığı Gemini Intelligence hangi Android telefonlara gelecek?</a> - cumhuriyet.com.tr</li><li><a href='https://www.bug.hr/android/gemini-intelligence-nece-raditi-na-svim-android-uredjajima-59844'>Gemini Intelligence neće raditi na svim Android uređajima</a> - bug.hr</li></ul>

8. ASUS ROG launches first DDR5 memory kit, a 48GB set

   Sun, 17 May 2026 13:50:01 -0000

   <p>ASUS entered the enthusiast desktop memory market with its first Republic of Gamers-branded DDR5 memory kit, introduced during a ROG 20th Anniversary event in China. ASUS calls the debut line ROG DDR5 RGB Edition 20. Reports said the kit includes ROG Mode profiles, supports Intel XMP and AMD EXPO, and was demonstrated at 8800 MT/s on an ASUS Crosshair X870E APEX motherboard.</p><img src='https://kagiproxy.com/img/YvIvim_SETqgD8-KWt5k7FbRO-7KuAAdaeUtmfEEO5ExHYLb66bj0S2DRCDfMCU1AryGDZ6OySjPFISm4HBIR9t-kXI4qptqRYg58dus6onuWPXsOIPLtV_yMUhvSwdG_ng4oGA7NHILZ2jALf3di76uoNFx4HdbA5qbXYVaPRBYcoPyxdo9efo' alt='ASUS ROG DDR5 20th Edition memory module' /><br /><h3>Highlights:</h3><ul><li>ROG Mode: The memory includes ROG Mode, which switches between low-latency and high-speed profiles.</li><li>Motherboard support: Android Headlines said ASUS limits the BIOS hardware toggle to compatible Crosshair, Maximus and Strix motherboard families.</li><li>Launch strategy: ASUS skipped entry-level capacities at launch and introduced one high-density configuration for its first ROG-branded RAM release.</li><li>Supply context: A Google News listing cited Tom’s Hardware describing the launch as occurring during what it called the largest memory shortage in history.</li></ul><h3>Perspectives:</h3><ul><li>Wccftech: Wccftech focused on the overclocking showcase, saying ASUS pushed the first ROG DDR5 memory to 8800 MT/s on a Crosshair X870E APEX board. (<a href='https://wccftech.com/asus-demos-first-rog-ddr5-memory-running-at-8800-mtps-on-its-crosshair-x870e-apex/'>Wccftech</a>)</li><li>Android Headlines: Android Headlines described the launch as ASUS filling one of the few remaining hardware gaps in its PC-building portfolio after years of selling motherboards, graphics cards, displays and peripherals. (<a href='https://www.androidheadlines.com/2026/05/asus-rog-ddr5-edition-20-ram-48gb-launch-specs-price.html'>Android Headlines</a>)</li><li>Digital Trends: Digital Trends focused on the kit’s premium positioning, describing the ROG debut memory as fast, flashy and expensive. (<a href='https://www.digitaltrends.com/computing/asus-rogs-first-ddr5-memory-kit-looks-fast-flashy-and-absurdly-expensive/'>Digital Trends</a>)</li></ul><h3>Sources:</h3><ul><li><a href='https://www.digitaltrends.com/computing/asus-rogs-first-ddr5-memory-kit-looks-fast-flashy-and-absurdly-expensive/'>ASUS ROG’s first DDR5 memory kit looks fast, flashy, and absurdly expensive</a> - digitaltrends.com</li><li><a href='https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMipgFBVV95cUxOVHpURWk2aTlBTmxsTVJ5X1djd2dCYUtpV2NqUVRYLWRaMVUtWUFiZlRmeGQ0ZF9FOGJwbUVsOERPVG5uTkdxZHFrUVpNTlNXbzE5dFhKQkRhbDdwc25CSktQcXJNSGNNOGVoVzNKM1pOQzV6TkNzZkZpTDJFQVJxZE9sd3MwS21kaGh5Si0wUVZqOFFsT09SQUwwM0Joejgxa0dWTmpR0gGrAUFVX3lxTE1mcWxfMkoza3h6TEc4bFBXalIyZDdndXRvNWpmQ3QzT3ZDU2JtY01kTkFFTjVORDFOUWFqZHVIdEYzVnI5Xy02ZXhGZXZ5YkJCZlBhYzg5MGdzaHA4UUZJa0VWR2twQ3VKaEo3azE1WXhVZnJ2QXlrUmNOdmZ5Unl1azBLdzZIWmhoaFRheHkwVlVoZHRGVFlUenFPUllrd2xsNmR3bGdkWWFmaw'>ASUS Demos Its First “ROG” DDR5 Memory Running at 8800 MT/s On Its Crosshair X870E APEX Motherboard - Wccftech</a> - google.com</li><li><a href='https://www.androidheadlines.com/2026/05/asus-rog-ddr5-edition-20-ram-48gb-launch-specs-price.html'>ASUS Officially Launches Its First-Ever ROG Branded RAM: 48GB of Memory Power</a> - androidheadlines.com</li><li><a href='https://wccftech.com/asus-demos-first-rog-ddr5-memory-running-at-8800-mtps-on-its-crosshair-x870e-apex/'>ASUS Demos Its First “ROG” DDR5 Memory Running at 8800 MT/s On Its Crosshair X870E APEX Motherboard</a> - wccftech.com</li></ul>

9. Apple prepares Siri app with auto-deleting chats

   Sun, 17 May 2026 17:40:22 -0000

   <p>Apple is preparing a standalone Siri app for iOS 27 that will let users set chat histories to delete after 30 days, after one year or never, Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman reported, as summarized by Engadget, Techmeme, The Verge, 9to5Mac, TechCrunch and other technology sites. The redesigned assistant is expected to offer a more chatbot-like experience and may debut at Apple’s Worldwide Developers Conference in June before reaching users in the fall. The new Siri may still carry a beta label, even though the overhaul has been delayed by about two years, and Bloomberg reported that internal iOS 27 builds include a switch to leave the Siri beta. TechCrunch said the Siri relaunch is expected to use Google Gemini, while IT Home said the Gemini-powered Siri would run on Apple’s private cloud infrastructure rather than sending all user data directly to Google, and that Google will not use Siri conversations to train its models.</p><h3>Highlights:</h3><ul><li>Interface options: IT Home said the redesigned Siri includes two interface modes: a ChatGPT-like conversation view and a Messages-style list of conversations.</li><li>File support: The iOS 27 Siri app will let users start text or voice chats and upload files, according to IT Home.</li><li>Beta setting scope: IT Home said it is not clear whether the control for leaving the new Siri test experience is separate from the existing Apple Intelligence switch or sits at a higher settings level.</li><li>AI relevance: TechCrunch described the Siri relaunch as Apple’s chance to reestablish its relevance in artificial intelligence.</li></ul><h3>Perspectives:</h3><ul><li>Bloomberg&#x27;s Mark Gurman: Gurman reported that Apple also plans a Suggested Genmoji upgrade for iOS 27 and iPadOS 27. (<a href='https://www.techmeme.com/260517/p7#a260517p7'>Techmeme</a>)</li><li>The Verge: The Verge said Apple’s privacy record could distinguish its AI products, while noting that the company continues to trail competitors in chatbot-style assistants. (<a href='https://www.theverge.com/tech/932207/siri-apple-intelligence-auto-deleting-chats'>The Verge</a>)</li><li>9to5Mac: 9to5Mac described the standalone app as part of Apple’s effort to improve how users interact with Siri and Apple Intelligence. (<a href='https://9to5mac.com/2026/05/17/apple-launching-new-siri-app-next-month-with-auto-deleting-chat-history/'>9to5Mac</a>)</li></ul><h3>Sources:</h3><ul><li><a href='https://thenextweb.com/news/apple-ios-27-siri-app-auto-deleting-chats-privacy-beta'>Apple’s Siri app in iOS 27 will auto-delete your chats. It may also launch as a beta, again.</a> - thenextweb.com</li><li><a href='https://www.engadget.com/2174928/apple-new-siri-app-will-reportedly-offer-auto-deleting-chat-options/'>Apple&#x27;s new Siri app will reportedly offer auto-deleting chat options</a> - engadget.com</li><li><a href='https://www.techmeme.com/260517/p7#a260517p7'>Sources: Apple&#x27;s revamped Siri may launch in beta, and will have an option to auto-delete chats; Apple plans to add Suggested Genmoji to iOS 27 and iPadOS 27 (Mark Gurman/Bloomberg)</a> - techmeme.com</li><li><a href='https://www.reddit.com/r/apple/comments/1tfqdp7/apples_new_chatgptlike_siri_app_will_have/'>Apple’s New ChatGPT-Like Siri App Will Have Auto-Deleting Chats (Gift Link)</a> - reddit.com</li><li><a href='https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMizgFBVV95cUxNaVJKUTlqdWR1WFN1RGxmMkRtM1B4b3l6NkswQ1B2bzZ0WmlydWM2b1c4ZWdtTEZYVHBCTG92WkhlZE5kdnpzRkd2MEVoeXBjejN6U20zZ3gtU21ENHRmQ0l2S2FaTVdxTkpJREJfd2dPUUFXMVNWem1zcWR6TW9VN0c2MXF0MHI4bzIwVmZlWURKQ01nNThSNXlCMUVqSG9ERXRqSVhTOE03NE1samxVQlE5ajc4b2p1T1h2R2praGt1WThXbDU5RjRBa3FxUQ'>Apple’s New ChatGPT-Like Siri App Will Have Auto-Deleting Chats - Bloomberg.com</a> - google.com</li><li><a href='https://www.theverge.com/tech/932207/siri-apple-intelligence-auto-deleting-chats'>Revamped Siri will reportedly offer auto-deleting chats</a> - theverge.com</li><li><a href='https://9to5mac.com/2026/05/17/apple-launching-new-siri-app-next-month-with-auto-deleting-chat-history/'>Standalone Siri app to offer auto-deleting chat history, launch with beta label: report</a> - 9to5mac.com</li><li><a href='https://techcrunch.com/2026/05/17/apples-siri-revamp-could-include-auto-deleting-chats/'>Apple’s Siri revamp could include auto-deleting chats</a> - techcrunch.com</li><li><a href='https://stadt-bremerhaven.de/apples-siri-app-bekommt-mit-ios-27-einen-chatverlauf-zum-loeschen/'>Apples Siri-App bekommt mit iOS 27 einen Chatverlauf zum Löschen</a> - stadt-bremerhaven.de</li><li><a href='https://www.ithome.com/0/951/579.htm'>古尔曼：全新苹果 Siri 支持自动删除聊天记录功能</a> - ithome.com</li><li><a href='https://itc.ua/ua/novini/siri-ios-27-auto-delete-chats-standalone-app-wwdc-2026/'>iOS 27 дасть Siri те, чого немає ні в ChatGPT, ні в Gemini: приватність за замовчуванням</a> - itc.ua</li><li><a href='https://www.handelsblatt.com/technik/it-internet/chatbot-apple-will-bei-neuer-ki-siri-mit-datenschutz-punkten/100225701.html'>Chatbot: Apple will bei neuer KI-Siri mit Datenschutz punkten</a> - handelsblatt.com</li></ul>