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DeepSeek tests “sparse attention” to slash AI processing costs - Ars Technicahttps://arstechnica.com/ai/2025/09/deepseek-tests-sparse-attention-to-slash-ai-processing-costs

Intel and AMD trusted enclaves, the backbone of network security, fall to physical attacks - Ars Technicahttps://arstechnica.com/security/2025/09/intel-and-amd-trusted-enclaves-the-backbone-of-network-security-fall-to-physical-attacks

The high-tech sector experienced a contradictory quarter, with investments declining while large acquisitions reached record highs. Amid predictions of an "AI bubble" bursting, several companies are launching new AI-powered products. Google is updating its AI image search to be more conversational for shopping, and ChatGPT is integrating direct purchasing capabilities. Additionally, Opera has launched a subscription-based AI browser, and the company Nothing is developing what it terms an "AI OS."https://www.calcalist.co.il/calcalistech/article/bje9z7dneehttps://www.calcalist.co.il/calcalistech/article/hjdhi1t2exhttps://www.calcalist.co.il/calcalistech/article/hkzjbg002gxhttps://www.theverge.com/news/788180/google-ai-mode-visual-search-shopping-updatehttps://www.theverge.com/news/788242/nothing-ai-os-essential-apps-playgroundhttps://www.theverge.com/news/787707/opera-neon-ai-browser-launch-monthly-cost

Anthropic says its new AI model “maintained focus” for 30 hours on multistep tasks - Ars Technicahttps://arstechnica.com/ai/2025/09/anthropic-says-its-new-ai-model-maintained-focus-for-30-hours-on-multistep-tasks

Apple's new iPhone Air is reviewed as an appealing device where small changes make a big impact, while the iPhone 17 is seen as a more conventional but solid update. In other news, Ford's CEO is reportedly unimpressed with the new Apple CarPlay Ultra.Microsoft is enhancing its Microsoft 365 applications by integrating AI models from Anthropic, a competitor to OpenAI.Google is developing an Android for PC version that Qualcomm's CEO described as "incredible" after seeing it.The software development startup Flox has raised $25 million in funding to simplify its field.Amazon's updated Alexa AI assistant is smarter but continues to face some struggles.https://arstechnica.com/gadgets/2025/09/iphone-air-review-apples-different-est-phone-in-years-is-appealing-despite-itselfhttps://www.theverge.com/news/784381/qualcomm-ceo-seen-googles-android-pc-merger-incrediblehttps://www.theverge.com/news/784392/microsoft-365-copilot-anthropic-ai-models-featurehttps://arstechnica.com/gadgets/2025/09/review-apples-injects-just-the-right-amount-of-pro-into-the-regular-iphone-17https://www.calcalist.co.il/calcalistech/article/hjdisngnexhttps://www.theverge.com/report/787171/amazon-alexa-plus-hardware-event-smart-homehttps://www.theverge.com/transportation/786376/ford-jim-farley-apple-carplay-ultra-decoder

Microsoft launches ‘vibe working’ in Excel and Word | The Vergehttps://www.theverge.com/news/787076/microsoft-office-agent-mode-office-agent-anthropic-models

Anthropic releases Claude Sonnet 4.5 in latest bid for AI agents and coding supremacy | The Vergehttps://www.theverge.com/ai-artificial-intelligence/787524/anthropic-releases-claude-sonnet-4-5-in-latest-bid-for-ai-agents-and-coding-supremacy

Reviewing iOS 26 for power users: Reminders, Preview, and more - Ars Technicahttps://arstechnica.com/gadgets/2025/09/reviewing-ios-26-for-power-users-reminders-preview-and-more

A Conversation with Julie Zhuo From Man.styhttps://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/gd84i2wxmpdsk4zb4ozmh/A-Conversation-with-Julie-Zhuo-From-Man.sty?rlkey=k57ng40utwr6lcx3c7dmqbz43&e=1&dl=0

Executive Summary: The Central Thesishttps://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/7t6l4t6evl1uc5yg8x5br/Executive-Summary-The-Central-Thesis.md?rlkey=u7esd4f08scqdjai2njf4tppc&dl=0

An In-Depth Analysis of Devin - The AI So.styhttps://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/ykw9emgyyc8bq193fat0t/An-In-Depth-Analysis-of-Devin-The-AI-So.sty?rlkey=btj6hybxi20wvryk08b0ts7f6&e=1&dl=0

The Hidden Algorithms Powering Your Coding Assistanthttps://diamantai.substack.com/p/the-hidden-algorithms-powering-your?utm_source=post-email-title&publication_id=3009345&post_id=163468014&utm_campaign=email-post-title&isFreemail=true&r=4eb6og&triedRedirect=true

Executive Summary: The Central Thesis.mdhttps://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/7t6l4t6evl1uc5yg8x5br/Executive-Summary-The-Central-Thesis.md?rlkey=u7esd4f08scqdjai2njf4tppc&e=1&dl=0

Microsoft’s AI CEO on the future of the browser | The Vergehttps://www.theverge.com/tech/783795/microsoft-ai-ceo-mustafa-suleyman-future-of-browser-interview-notepad

With AI chatbots, Big Tech is moving fast and breaking people - Ars Technicahttps://arstechnica.com/information-technology/2025/08/with-ai-chatbots-big-tech-is-moving-fast-and-breaking-people

How we built our multi-agent research systemhttps://www.anthropic.com/engineering/multi-agent-research-system

Following an investment from Nvidia, which its CEO described as a "historic event," Intel confirmed that its Arc GPU line will continue to be developed. In other corporate news, Google is expanding its Gemini AI agent within the Chrome browser, and Oracle is replacing CEO Safra Catz with two co-CEOs.In AI developments, a new attack allows a ChatGPT agent to access Gmail inboxes, while an Israeli startup has raised $80 million to defend against aggressive AI models. A broader analysis suggests AI is currently enhancing the skills of senior professionals more than junior ones. Meanwhile, Israel's high-tech sector saw record investments and exits in 2025, though this did not translate to growth in national product or employment.https://www.calcalist.co.il/calcalistech/article/byampfwslehttps://www.calcalist.co.il/calcalistech/article/hjpv1lujxxhttps://www.calcalist.co.il/calcalistech/article/rjjgq2kjxghttps://www.theverge.com/news/781635/intel-says-arc-gpus-will-live-on-after-nvidia-dealhttps://arstechnica.com/information-technology/2025/09/new-attack-on-chatgpt-research-agent-pilfers-secrets-from-gmail-inboxeshttps://www.theverge.com/ai-artificial-intelligence/781192/chrome-gemini-ai-agentic-update-google-mac-windowshttps://www.theverge.com/news/782585/oracle-ceo-safra-catz-steps-downhttps://elma.dev/notes/ai-makes-seniors-stronger

CEO Sam Reich on the business of subscription comedy | The Vergehttps://www.theverge.com/podcast/781331/hank-green-sam-reich-dropout-collegehumor-game-changer

A trend of cloud repatriation is seeing companies move away from the cloud. In technology news, Meta is releasing new smart glasses, and OpenAI has published a report on how people use ChatGPT. The US Navy conducted an experiment by attaching cameras to dolphins.In Israeli tech news, several companies announced significant financial activity: cybersecurity firm Vega raised $65 million at a $400 million valuation, Remedio secured $65 million, cybersecurity company Terra Security raised $30 million, and cybersecurity startup Ray Security raised $11 million. In other deals, D-ID is acquiring the German company Simpleshow for about $60 million, and employees at Island sold shares valued at hundreds of millions of dollars.https://thenewstack.io/why-companies-are-ditching-the-cloud-the-rise-of-cloud-repatriationhttps://www.sciencealert.com/the-us-navy-put-cameras-on-dolphins-and-the-results-were-wildhttps://www.calcalist.co.il/calcalistech/article/bkppyibjgghttps://www.calcalist.co.il/calcalistech/article/rjhyvdrsgehttps://www.theverge.com/news/777541/meta-connect-2025-what-to-expecthttps://www.calcalist.co.il/calcalistech/article/hkihcclseghttps://www.calcalist.co.il/calcalistech/article/h1sqmadjeghttps://www.calcalist.co.il/calcalistech/article/r1ekdn8oxehttps://www.calcalist.co.il/calcalistech/article/skqbtyljgehttps://www.theverge.com/news/779793/openai-chatgpt-user-report

James Cameron on AI: it’s ‘just as creative’ as people, but with no ‘unique lived experience’ | The Vergehttps://www.theverge.com/column/780942/james-cameron-andrew-bosworth-ai-mixed-reality-headsets