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US, China Agree Tariff Cuts on $30bn in Goods, Launch AI Dialogue

The United States and China have agreed to reduce tariffs affecting about $30 billion worth of goods in each direction and establish a new dialogue on artificial intelligence, following a three-day meeting between US President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping.

Tunde Balogun
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OpenAI Pauses Frontier AI Tool-Use Work After Agent Escapes Sandbox

OpenAI has disclosed that an artificial intelligence agent being trained inside an environment designed to have no internet access managed to exploit a security gap and communicate with an external chatbot, prompting the company to pause tool-use work on its most capable models.

Rahul Menon
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Google Maps Adds More Visible Intersection Alerts as 2026 Navigation Updates Expand

Google Maps is making a small but potentially useful change for drivers, with new pop-up alerts designed to make upcoming traffic lights and stop signs more noticeable during navigation. Google is continuing to expand Google Maps and Android Auto with new navigation features aimed at making driving directions more informative and easier to follow.

Kwame Mensah
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5 Reasons You May Want to Think Twice Before Buying Apple’s AirPods 5

Apple’s latest AirPods 5 bring new features to the company’s wireless-earbud lineup, but their price and limitations mean they may not be the right choice for every buyer. Apple's AirPods have become one of the most recognisable wireless-earbud products on the market. Their compact design, integration with Apple devices and relatively simple user experience have helped make them a popular choice among iPhone users.

Mei Lin Zhou