AI & RoboticsNews

How developers are using Apple’s local AI models with iOS 26

Earlier this year, Apple introduced its Foundation Models framework during WWDC 2025, which allows developers to use the company’s local AI models to power features in their applications. The company touted that with this framework, developers gain access to AI models without worrying about any inference cost. Plus, these local models have capabilities such as guided generation and tool…
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NewsPhotography

This pro exclusively shoots with Fujifilm to create this timeless black-and-white street photography

What does it take to break into the industry? I’ve been exploring the journeys of a number of seasoned street and documentary photographers to find out. I had the chance to chat with Andy Parker – who works exclusively with Fujifilm gear – to hear how he carved out a name for himself behind the lens. Andy Parker (Image credit: Andy Parker) Specialisms: Street, urban, documentary.
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Cleantech & EV'sNews

Is Rivian mulling the idea of offering customers a purple exterior?

A Rivian owner and EV enthusiast recently shared images of a purple R1S Quad out in public with manufacturer plates. Could it be a new exterior color Rivian will offer customers, or is this just a rare shade applied to a one-off test vehicle? Regardless of its future, a purple Rivian is already garnering plenty of comments from the online community. Source: Chris Hilbert /…
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DefenseNews

EU ministers to ponder what a ‘drone wall’ for Europe could look like

BERLIN ​​— European defense ministers will convene next week and discuss specifics of a planned “drone wall” meant to protect the continent from incursions of its airspace coming from Russia, Reuters reported on Thursday. The initiative gained a sense of urgency following the violation of Polish airspace by Russian strike drones last week, which left at least one house damaged. “We…
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