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Google began rolling out its monthly software update for eligible Pixel smartphones on Tuesday. The latest Android 16 build for Google Pixel phones, it carries fixes for several system issues which were discovered in previous iterations. The company also says that the update patches a bug that caused issues with the three-button and gesture navigation. Meanwhile, Pixel phone users can expect general improvements in system stability and performance after installing the update, which also includes Google’s August 2025 security patches.Google Pixel Update: Compatible Models, How to DownloadGoogle revealed details of its August 2025 monthly software update via a support page. It is rolling…
K-Sure provides US$350m guarantee for purchase of 6 Korean tankers by US shipping firm: report August 7 2025 by Roshan Nambiar The Korea Trade Insurance Corporation (K-Sure) has announced that it would provide US$350 million in financial guarantee packages to support International Seaways, the largest oil shipping company in … To continue reading the full article and get full access to the InsuranceAsia News platform, please enquire about a subscription. Your company may already have a corporate license in place. Already a Subscriber? Please Login Join the mailing list Designed to help you stay ahead, our daily newsletter provides a…
Xbox Game Pass is adding Assassin’s Creed Mirage as part of the first wave of games joining the service in August. The action-adventure game, which served as a prequel spin-off to Assassin’s Creed Valhalla, will be available on PC, Xbox consoles, and Xbox Cloud from August 7. Other titles coming to Game Pass in the first half of August include survival-platformer Rain World, sci-fi RPG Citizen Sleeper 2: Starward Vector, and third-person shooter Aliens: Fireteam Elite. In addition to a few other games, Game Pass members will also get DLC content, new updates, and in-game benefits.Xbox Game Pass Titles for…
OpenAI released two open-source artificial intelligence (AI) models on Tuesday. This marks the San Francisco-based AI firm’s first contribution to the open community since 2019, when GPT-2 was open sourced. The two new models, dubbed gpt-oss-120b and gpt-oss-20b, are said to offer comparable performance to the o3 and o3-mini models. Built on the mixture-of-experts (MoE) architecture, the company says these AI models have undergone rigorous safety training and evaluation. The open weights of these models are available to download via Hugging Face.OpenAI’s Open-Source AI Models Support Native ReasoningIn a post on X (formerly Twitter), OpenAI CEO Sam Altman announced the…
Canopius ‘once again’ boosted by APAC growth in H1 August 7 2025 by Aidan Gregory Canopius’ business in Asia Pacific made a strong contribution to the specialty (re)insurer’s first-half results, with its APAC unit growing its written premium to US$230 million in the first six month… To continue reading the full article and get full access to the InsuranceAsia News platform, please enquire about a subscription. Your company may already have a corporate license in place. Already a Subscriber? Please Login Join the mailing list Designed to help you stay ahead, our daily newsletter provides a round-up of the latest news…
Nothing’s Essential Space has been updated with two new sharing-related improvements that make it easier to transfer information stored on the company’s phones. The artificial intelligence (AI)-powered hub was first introduced with the Nothing Phone 3a series, which was launched on March. A user can tap the dedicated Essential Key on the side of the phone to take a screenshot of the information on the display. They can then take typed or voice notes regarding the content present in the screenshot, which is saved to the Essential Space.Essential Space Lets Users Share Audio Directly With Other AppsThe Carl Pei-led tech…
Apple is reportedly preparing to launch a refreshed version of its Apple TV 4K. While the company has yet to make a formal announcement, a fresh leak suggests that a new model is finally on the way. The upcoming model will feature a more powerful chip and may include support for Wi-Fi 7 connectivity. The current generation Apple TV 4K was launched by the company in 2022. It is powered by an A15 Bionic chip, and ships with a Siri remote. The company’s next model is also said to be equipped with a more powerful chip.Apple TV 4K Could Offer…
Xiaomi announced a new visual identity for its sub-brand Redmi in the country on Wednesday. The Beijing-based technology firm said that the Redmi 15 5G will be the first handset to arrive with its updated brand identity. As part of the changes, Xiaomi’s Redmi sub-brand will feature a new logo, featuring all uppercase text in a red colourway. The company entered the Indian market in 2014 and celebrated its 11th anniversary in the country last month.Xiaomi Brings New Redmi Logo to Other Markets After China DebutIn a press note, Xiaomi India said that the new identity of its sub-brand marks a…
Ray-Ban Meta AI Glasses come with an LED light, which is designed to work with its 12-megapixel camera. The feature is designed to alert people in front of the wearer that they are being recorded. However, a car customisation company, known for making vehicle wraps, is reportedly selling vinyl covers to hide or dim the LED indicator. Several people have in the past tried unsuccessfully to bypass this privacy feature. The vinyl cover is allegedly being sold on TikTok, but it doesn’t properly work, according to a report.According to a Wired report, a car customisation company, known for producing wraps for…
Australian MGA Blue Zebra eyes commercial lines expansion, earning its stripes overseas August 7 2025 by Roshan Nambiar Australia-based MGA Blue Zebra Insurance is looking to expand its portfolio to other specialised commercial lines and to license its Blue Leopard insurance platform offshore, managing director and co-… To continue reading the full article and get full access to the InsuranceAsia News platform, please enquire about a subscription. Your company may already have a corporate license in place. Already a Subscriber? Please Login Join the mailing list Designed to help you stay ahead, our daily newsletter provides a round-up of the…