OpenAI Threatens Legal Action Against Apple Over Disappointing ChatGPT Integration, Microsoft Launches Cloud-Initiated Driver Recovery to Automate Windows Update Rollbacks, and Meta is Opening its Ray-Ban Display Glasses Platform to Third-Party Developers.
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Google Tests 5GB Storage Cap Without Phone Verification
Google is testing a new policy for select new accounts in certain regions that limits free cloud storage to 5GB unless users link a phone number to their account. The company says the measure is designed to maintain a “high-quality storage service,” improve account recovery and security, and prevent individuals from repeatedly claiming multiple free storage allocations. Reports indicate the test is currently appearing in parts of Africa and India.
The move builds on Google’s 2021 decision to end unlimited Google Photos storage, with Photos, Docs, and Sheets now counting toward the standard 15GB free storage tier.
Read more: BBC News
OpenAI and Apple Relationship Reportedly Deteriorating
OpenAI is reportedly considering legal action against Apple over dissatisfaction with ChatGPT’s integration into Apple’s ecosystem, particularly around subscriber conversions and product visibility. At the same time, Apple has reportedly raised concerns about OpenAI’s privacy standards and expanding hardware ambitions.
The tensions reflect Apple’s long-standing reputation for difficult platform relationships, echoing past conflicts involving Google Maps, Adobe Flash, and Spotify. Despite the friction, Apple still maintains a major multiyear AI infrastructure partnership with Google.
Read more: TechCrunch
Microsoft Will Automatically Roll Back Faulty Windows Drivers
Microsoft is launching a new Cloud-Initiated Driver Recovery feature designed to automatically reverse problematic Windows drivers distributed through Windows Update. The initiative removes the need for users and hardware vendors to manually intervene when faulty drivers cause system instability.
The feature is scheduled for a full rollout in September 2026 and is part of Microsoft’s broader Driver Quality Initiative (DQI), announced during WinHEC 2026. The company says the goal is to improve reliability and security across the Windows ecosystem by preventing devices from remaining stuck on unstable software.
Read more: BleepingComputer
Meta Opens Ray-Ban Display Glasses to Third-Party Developers
Meta is opening its Ray-Ban Display glasses platform to third-party developers, allowing them to build mobile and web apps that interact with the monocular display and Neural Band controller.
The company is encouraging developers to create “glanceable” experiences, including lightweight overlays and micro-apps, expanding functionality beyond Meta’s own first-party software. Existing users are also receiving new features immediately, including neural handwriting for message replies, display recording, and live captioning during calls across Messenger, WhatsApp, and Instagram.
Read more: Engadget
SpaceXAI Reportedly Losing Talent After xAI Merger
Elon Musk’s SpaceXAI organization, formed following the acquisition of xAI, is reportedly experiencing a significant talent exodus. More than 50 researchers and engineers — including several leaders and co-founders — have reportedly departed since February for competitors such as Meta and Thinking Machines Lab.
Reports suggest the departures stem from Musk’s intense work culture, aggressive timelines, and concerns that development speed was prioritized over model quality. Some employees may also be leaving to cash out equity ahead of a potential IPO.
Read more: TechCrunch
Apple Partners With Intel Foundry for Legacy and Low-End Chips
Apple has reportedly entered a strategic multiyear partnership with Intel Foundry to manufacture low-end and legacy processors for iPhone, iPad, and Mac devices using Intel’s 18A-P process and Foveros packaging technologies.
The partnership reportedly begins with limited testing in 2026, ramps production through 2027 and 2028, and gradually winds down by 2029. For Apple, the arrangement acts as a hedge against relying too heavily on TSMC as advanced-node demand increasingly shifts toward AI and high-performance computing customers. For Intel, the deal represents a major opportunity to validate manufacturing yields and rebuild confidence in its foundry business.
Read more: MacDailyNews
OpenAI Brings Codex to the ChatGPT Mobile App
OpenAI has integrated its Codex coding assistant directly into the ChatGPT mobile app for both iOS and Android. The update allows users to remotely monitor coding workflows, approve commands, and switch AI models from their phones.
The rollout follows recent Codex upgrades including background execution and a Chrome extension, intensifying competition with Anthropic’s Claude Code platform, which introduced a similar remote management feature earlier this year.
Read more: TechCrunch
Microsoft Edge Will Stop Loading Passwords Into Memory at Startup
Microsoft is updating the Edge browser to prevent saved passwords from being decrypted and loaded into process memory at startup.
The change comes after security researcher Tom Jøran Sønstebyseter Rønning demonstrated that credentials stored in Edge remained accessible in memory after launch, potentially exposing them to attackers with Administrator-level access. Microsoft initially described the behavior as “by design” before later prioritizing a defense-in-depth fix across all supported versions of Edge, beginning with the Canary channel as part of its Secure Future Initiative.
Read more: BleepingComputer
YouTube Shorts Are Booming on TVs
YouTube says viewers are now watching more than 2 billion hours of Shorts on televisions every month, highlighting the surprising rise of vertical video consumption on large screens.
To capitalize on the trend, YouTube has updated its TV interface and integrated Shorts into search results and Google TV feeds. The company also noted strong growth in living-room podcast viewing, with video podcasts surpassing 700 million monthly watch hours during 2025.
Read more: TechCrunch
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