Meta is rolling out more advanced AI systems to enhance content enforcement across its platforms, addressing issues like scams, fraud, and inappropriate content. The company has significantly increased its investment in AI and is reportedly planning substantial layoffs to offset these costly efforts.

Chinese tech giant Alibaba is making an expensive pivot towards AI, expanding its open-source AI models. The company’s recent quarterly results show its core e-commerce business under pressure, with net income plunging 66% year-on-year. To support its AI and cloud future, Alibaba Cloud has hiked prices by up to 34% across various services.

Apple’s latest offerings include the MacBook Air 13-inch with M5 chip, delivering increased speed and performance. The AirPods Max 2 have also been released, featuring the H2 chip and boosted active noise cancellation. Samsung’s Galaxy S26 lineup is officially launching this month with next-gen displays and new AI capabilities.

Researchers have developed a new method called halometallurgy to recover up to 96% of lithium from Li-ion battery waste, a significant step in recycling efforts. This breakthrough could transform how we handle electronic waste and support sustainable technology development.