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AWS billing glitch shows trillion-dollar estimates, panicking customers

A bug in AWS's billing system displayed inflated estimates reaching trillions of dollars, causing alarm among users before the company fixed the issue.

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How to Manage AI Investments in the Agentic Era

A new article offers guidance on evaluating AI spending by focusing on useful work per dollar.

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Google Image Search Turns 25, Gets AI Overhaul

Google is revamping its image search for the 25th anniversary, adding expanded AI features to the service that was originally inspired by Jennifer Lopez's Grammy dress.

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IETF Publishes New HTTP QUERY Method After Five Years of Development

The IETF has released RFC 10008, a new HTTP method called QUERY that allows safe, idempotent complex queries with caching support, ending the workaround of using POST.

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Apple releases public betas for iOS 27 and watchOS 27 with Siri AI

Apple has released public betas for iOS 27, iPadOS 27, watchOS 27, and macOS 27 Golden Gate, featuring the delayed Siri AI revamp. Early testers report a more consistent assistant experience across devices.

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Microsoft Declutters Windows 11 Search, Removes Ads and Web Results

Microsoft is testing a redesigned Windows 11 search interface that eliminates sponsored suggestions and allows users to disable web and Store results entirely, focusing on local content.

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Waze introduces Motorcycle mode, Less Chatty voice guidance, and deeper Gemini integration

Waze is rolling out a Motorcycle mode that accounts for two-wheeler-specific shortcuts and hazards, a Less Chatty mode that minimizes voice prompts, and expanded Gemini integration for conversational reporting and destination search.

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AI tools offer new accessibility options but require cautious adoption, expert warns

Generative AI is helping people with disabilities interact with information and their surroundings, but Léonie Watson of TetraLogical cautions that these tools are no substitute for inclusive design and must be developed with user involvement.

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Spanish Firm Updates VECTOR Autopilot for Better Multi-Drone Coordination

UAV Navigation-Grupo Oesía has released version 9.2 of its VECTOR autopilot software, emphasizing modularity and the ability to manage multiple unmanned vehicles from a single interface.

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Philips Hue Bridge Pro Bricked by Firmware Update: Free Replacements Offered

A firmware update for the Philips Hue Bridge Pro has rendered some devices inoperable, prompting the company to offer free replacements.

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