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    BTS reveal why they are prioritising the group over solo stardom with ARIRANG

    BTS reveal why they are prioritising the group over solo stardom with ARIRANG

    Jul 17, 2026  Twila Rosenbaum
    BTS have made it clear that their group identity remains central, with the ARIRANG tour featuring no solo stages. In a Weverse Magazine interview, members discuss the intentional choice to focus on the group, a promise made before military service to visit fans worldwide, and the emotional resonance of performing together again after years of solo pursuits.
    Lisa-mania: Thai Blackpink fans in frenzy over Bangkok concert

    Lisa-mania: Thai Blackpink fans in frenzy over Bangkok concert

    Jul 17, 2026  Twila Rosenbaum
    The recent Blackpink concert in Bangkok ignited a wave of Lisa-mania, with Thai fans celebrating their hometown hero. Lisa's rise as a global K-pop star has become a source of national pride. This article delves into the frenzy, the concert's highlights, and what makes Lisa such a beloved figure in Thailand and beyond.
    Andrew Tate : l'influenceur poursuivi pour traite d'êtres humains et viol a quitté la Roumanie pour les Etats-Unis

    Andrew Tate : l'influenceur poursuivi pour traite d'êtres humains et viol a quitté la Roumanie pour les Etats-Unis

    Jul 17, 2026  Twila Rosenbaum
    Influencer Andrew Tate and his brother Tristan have left Romania for the United States, despite ongoing charges of human trafficking, rape, and forming an organized crime group. The move follows pressure from the Trump administration to lift travel restrictions. Victims' lawyers express concern that the brothers may evade justice, while the Romanian prosecutor confirms judicial control remains in place.
    il voulait me tué 😭😭

    il voulait me tué 😭😭

    Jul 17, 2026  Twila Rosenbaum
    Le 17 juillet 2026 est marqué par plusieurs événements majeurs en France et dans le monde. Une canicule s'annonce dès la semaine prochaine avec trois régions particulièrement touchées. Un conducteur a été tué par un policier municipal après un refus d'obtempérer sur l'A7. Dans le sport, Zinedine Zidane pourrait bientôt prendre les rênes des Bleus, tandis que le Tour de France continue de faire parler. Retrouvez également les dernières nouvelles politiques, people et environnementales.
    OpenAI’s first hardware device is reportedly a screenless speaker that can move

    OpenAI’s first hardware device is reportedly a screenless speaker that can move

    Jul 17, 2026  Twila Rosenbaum
    OpenAI is developing a screenless smart speaker that can move on its own, designed as a humanlike AI companion that syncs with ChatGPT. The device reportedly has a personality and learns from users' emails and digital life. Created with former Apple engineers, the product faces legal challenges as Apple sues OpenAI for alleged trade secret theft.
    Meta removes controversial AI feature on Instagram after backlash

    Meta removes controversial AI feature on Instagram after backlash

    Jul 17, 2026  Twila Rosenbaum
    Meta has axed an AI feature on Instagram that allowed users to modify photos from public accounts using its Muse Image generator. The feature, which didn't alert users when their photos were used, sparked immediate backlash. Meta acknowledged it 'missed the mark' and removed it.
    Satya Nadella has issued a shocking warning to companies using AI

    Satya Nadella has issued a shocking warning to companies using AI

    Jul 17, 2026  Twila Rosenbaum
    In a surprising blog post, Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella joins the chorus of voices warning enterprises about the hidden costs of using proprietary AI models. He argues that companies pay for token usage but also unknowingly reveal valuable proprietary knowledge that model makers can exploit. Nadella urges firms to build their own learning environments on the cloud, use orchestration layers to switch models, and consider open-source alternatives. The trend toward on-premise open-source AI is already accelerating, with tools like Vercel and OpenRouter seeing surges in open model traffic.
    Apple celebrates Accessibility Awareness Day with Fitness+, live sessions, shortcut suggestions, more

    Apple celebrates Accessibility Awareness Day with Fitness+, live sessions, shortcut suggestions, more

    Jul 16, 2026  Twila Rosenbaum
    Apple is celebrating Global Accessibility Awareness Day with a week-long slate of new content and features across its products and services. Highlights include ASL-integrated Fitness+ workouts, an Accessibility Assistant Shortcut, Apple Maps' new 'Parks Access for All' guide, and curated collections on Apple TV+, Apple Music, and Apple Books that spotlight the disability community. The company is also expanding its SignTime sign language service to Canada.
    AirPods public betas arrive one day after iOS 27 public beta, here’s how to enroll

    AirPods public betas arrive one day after iOS 27 public beta, here’s how to enroll

    Jul 16, 2026  Twila Rosenbaum
    Apple has rolled out the first public beta firmware for AirPods Max 2, AirPods Pro 3, AirPods Pro 2, and AirPods (4th gen). The beta includes features like custom EQ and GymKit support. Users can enroll via an iPhone or Mac running iOS 27 or macOS 27 beta. This marks the first time AirPods Max 2 has received public beta firmware.
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