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Apple has reportedly postponed the release of the iPhone Air in China. The company is said to be working with mainland authorities to resolve regulatory issues related to the eSIM requirement. It is currently up for pre-orders in several markets, including India. Sales will begin next week.

Cryptocurrency exchange KuCoin has partnered with golf legend Adam Scott, appointing him as its first global brand ambassador. The collaboration marks KuCoin’s debut in sports sponsorships and comes amid regulatory scrutiny worldwide. By associating with Scott, KuCoin aims to strengthen its global image of trust and integrity while joining other major crypto firms tapping into sports to expand their mainstream appeal.

Google, OpenAI, Meta, and several other artificial intelligence (AI) companies are now facing an inquiry over how they handle safety and mitigate risks associated with their chatbots. The order was passed by the US Federal Trade Commission, primarily to understand the potentially negative impacts of this technology on children and teens.

Oppo Pad 5 is expected to launch alongside the Find X9 series, though no date has been confirmed. It may come in grey, purple, and silver shades, with RAM and storage options up to 16GB RAM and up to 512GB. The tablet could feature a MediaTek Dimensity 9400+ SoC, a 12.1-inch 3K+ LCD with a 144Hz refresh rate, and an 8-megapixel camera. It will likely house a 10,300mAh battery with 67W fast charging support and weigh around 579g.

The Bengal Files, directed and written by Vivek Agnihotri, was released theatrically and is expected to land somewhere in the middle of October on the OTT.