Samsung’s Galaxy Buds Hearing Aid feature gains US FDA approval to launch later in 2026, Foxconn reveals AI servers bring in 51% of revenue with Apple manufacturing dropping to under 30%, and OpenAI releases a ChatGPT desktop app for Linux.
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On Tuesday Samsung announced the Galaxy Buds Hearing Aid feature received clearance from the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA). Using Samsung’s app a user will be able to take a hearing test and receive a “medical-grade” assessment in approximately five minutes, revealing whether any hearing loss is mild, moderate, severe, or profound, for each ear. The feature will be available to those with Galaxy Buds 3 Pro and Galaxy Buds 4 Pro in the United States and “select approved markets” later in 2026. Apple’s AirPods gained hearing device FDA clearance in 2024.
Source: 9to5Google
On Tuesday, OpenAI released a ChatGPT desktop app for Linux, following the desktop app releases for Windows and Mac in July. The app combines ChatGPT, ChatGPT Work, and Codex. An OpenAI spokesperson told The New Stack, “Linux has been one of the most-requested platforms for the desktop app” and notes “the ability for ChatGPT to interact with desktop applications like OpenOffice or GIMP — isn’t available at launch”. The app is in preview and runs on Ubuntu 24.04 and 26.04 LTS, Debian 13, and Fedora 43 and 44, for both the x64 and ARM64 architectures.
Source: TechCrunch and The New Stack
Electronics manufacturer Foxconn, which previously made more than half its revenue from assembling Apple iPhones, revealed last quarter than Apple now only accounts for under 30% of revenue. Foxconn’s cloud and networking division, building tech for AI servers, now brings in 51% of revenue.
Source: 9to5Mac
Toyota issued a recall for 508,354 Camry Hybrids in the United States over a 7 inch screen remaining blank when a vehicle is started in certain conditions, blocking access to critical information. Data including various warning indicators, safety reminders, and other car status are not visible elsewhere in a vehicle with a disabled screen. The United States National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) notes this malfunction increases the risk of crash under these conditions. Recall notices are expected to arrive September 21st and the issue can be resolved with a software update. Globally the recall will affect approximately 655,000 Toyota Camrys built between December 2023 and July 2026.
Source: Digital Trends
Analysis from Sensor Tower about global mobile spending growth in Q2 2026 shows gaming app revenue declined 4.5% year-over-year and non-gaming apps rose 14.6% year-over-year. Gaming apps had 11.3 billion downloads and $19.2 billion revenue while non-gaming apps had 25.5 billion downloads and $24.4 billion revenue. The United States leads in app spending with China in second. And top markets for app downloads are India, the US, and Brazil coming in third. Sensor Tower reports the most downloaded app globally for the period was ChatGPT, then TikTok, then Instagram. Apps raking in the most in-app-purchases were TikTok, ChatGPT, and Google One.
Source: 9to5Mac
Tesla will recall approximately 20,000 Model Y and Model 3 vehicles due to a violation of federal safety standards regarding headlight brightness. The federal standard in question limits low beam intensity in part of the beam to 125 candela; Tesla’s reached up to 230.1 candela, over the limit by approximately 84%. In 2024 the US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) was informed by Tesla that the lights were almost twice as bright as legal, while asking the NHTSA to deem this overage as “inconsequential”. The NHTSA now denied this request, replying “NHTSA does not consider the absence of complaints or injuries when determining if a noncompliance is inconsequential to safety.”
Source: Gizmodo and The Next Web
FlightAware withdrew a lawsuit against prediction market Kalshi under 24 hours from the initial filing. FlightAware filed suit against Kalshi on Monday, alleging the company used FlightAware’s data and name, without knowledge, for gambling on flight cancellations. Lawyers for FlightAware say the case is “voluntarily dismissed, without prejudice, against all defendants”. Neither company responded to a request for comment by Reuters.
Source: Reuters
Meta released a native Threads app for Meta Quest VR headsets on Tuesday, following last month’s release of the app for Ray-Ban Display AR glasses. The VR app contains all the Threads features, with users able to browse feeds, post, reply, like, search, play videos. The Meta release says “We designed the new Threads app for Meta Quest to make using VR more social than ever” and “Threads can enhance your VR experience”.
Source: The Verge
On Wednesday, CNET exclusively reports automotive app store Appning partnered with anime streaming service Crunchyroll to enable playing the company’s library in select vehicles. This will roll out to select BMW and Mini vehicles to start — available in North America, Europe, Asia, Latin America and Australia — with Appning planning to expand access to over 40 different car manufacturers. Users will need a paid Crunchyroll subscription. Crunchyroll’s SVP of global distribution and business development Brian McGarvey says, “Today’s consumers expect their entertainment to be available wherever they are, including in their vehicle”. Playback will only be available when a car is parked and blocked during movement.
Source: CNET
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