Apple to Reportedly Open Up Siri to Gemini, Claude and More Third-Party AI Assistants With iOS 27

Apple is said to be planning a major change to its artificial intelligence (AI) strategy. According to a seasoned journalist, the Cupertino-based tech giant could open up Siri to third-party AI assistants, moving beyond the current ChatGPT exclusivity. The changes, expected to arrive with iOS 27, are reported to be an attempt to bring about a turnaround in Apple’s fortunes in the AI space, where it currently lags behind its Silicon Valley peers.

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Brown dwarfs in a 57-minute death spiral may ignite into a new star

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Isaac Newton predicted the apocalypse wouldn’t come until 2060: 12 little-known facts about him

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NASA Plans Nuclear-Powered Spacecraft for Skyfall Mission to Mars

NASA’s Skyfall mission will test nuclear electric propulsion with the Space Reactor-1 Freedom spacecraft. Launching in 2028, it will deploy helicopter swarms on Mars to scout landing sites and search for water, potentially cutting travel time by 25%.

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NASA Artemis II launch window 2026: One week to go for historic moon mission

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Scientists reveal 45 planets where alien life may be possible: Top targets for telescopes to detect signs of life

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Bhutan Moves 519 Bitcoin to Multiple Wallets, Including QCP Capital Link

Bhutan has moved 519.7 Bitcoin worth about $36.75 million from its sovereign holdings to multiple wallets, including one linked to QCP Capital. The transfer, identified through on-chain data, has raised speculation about potential selling activity. The move follows a similar transaction earlier this month, highlighting the country’s active approach to managing its crypto reserves.

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iOS 26.4 Update for iPhone Rolls Out With AI-Generated Playlists in Apple Music, 8 New Emojis

Apple released the iOS 26.4 update for iPhone on Tuesday. It is the long-anticipated fourth major iteration of the latest iPhone operating system, which the Cupertino-based tech giant first released in September. The update adds several new features, including Playlist Playground and full-screen backgrounds in Apple Music, support for AirPods Max 2, and eight new emojis. However, the iPhone update does not include the highly-awaited Apple Intelligence features, such as a smarter version of Siri.

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‘Blood Rain’ during conflicts: The science behind red-coloured rain in war zones

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Neil Armstrong’s 1966 Gemini 8 mission caught on camera: Newly released images show astronauts’ life-or-death struggle in space

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Apple Announces WWDC 2026 for June 8; to Showcase Advancements in AI, Software

Apple will host its latest edition of the Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC) in June, the company announced on Monday. Continuing the trend of yesteryears, it will be a five-day affair that is expected to begin with a special event keynote by Apple CEO Tim Cook. At WWDC 2026, the Cupertino-based tech giant will spotlight the latest advancements in Apple software, with iOS 27 likely being at the centre of the showcase.

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Scientists finally uncover what’s hidden beneath the world’s oldest tree, and it’s alive

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NASA reports Russian spacecraft antenna problem: Forced manual docking with ISS

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