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Over 23,000 people, including Apple co-founder Steve Wozniak, AI pioneers Geoffrey Hinton and Yoshua Bengio, and several global figures, have signed a letter urging a ban on developing artificial general intelligence (AGI) until global safety measures are established. The statement, issued by the Future of Life Institute, warns that unchecked AI progress could threaten freedom, security, and even human survival.

Google has begun selling replacement components for the Pixel Buds 2a and Pixel Buds Pro 2 via its online store. Until now, users with a damaged or lost pair of true wireless earbuds (TWS) have been required to fill out a self-service form on the Google Support page to obtain a replacement. However, this process has now been simplified, with replacement components directly available for purchase via the Google Store website in India, the US, and select other markets.

OnePlus could launch a new high-end smartphone by the end of this year. It is expected to run on the Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 chipset and a flat display with a 165Hz refresh rate. The battery capacity of the phone is tipped to be more than 8,000mAh, making it the largest ever in a OnePlus device. Meanwhile, the company is all set to launch the OnePlus 15 and Ace 6 in China on October 27.

OnePlus Ace 6 is expected to go official in China next week and the company has announced key specifications ahead of its anticipated debut. It will sport a 165Hz AMOLED screen and an ultrasonic in-screen fingerprint scanner for biometric security. The upcoming OnePlus Ace 6 will boast quad ingress protection ratings. The handset will pack a mammoth 7,800mAh battery with 120W fast charging support.