OpenAI pushed a significant update to Codex, its desktop coding platform, adding computer use, image generation, native web access, and personalization tools in a single release. The update initially lands on macOS, with Windows and IDE support to follow. Computer use allows Codex to interact directly with desktop applications, while native web access removes the need to manually import documentation or external data into workflows. Image generation expands Codex beyond pure code output into a more integrated development environment. The bundle of capabilities narrows the gap between Codex and broader AI assistant platforms, raising the competitive pressure on tools like GitHub Copilot and Cursor that have carved out the developer productivity market. The macOS-first rollout suggests OpenAI is sequencing adoption carefully before broader platform expansion. Developers and engineering teams should watch whether the computer use feature carries enterprise-grade sandboxing controls, as unrestricted desktop interaction raises obvious security considerations.
Apple has raised MacBook and iPad prices in India by 20% to 42%, citing a sharp surge in memory chip costs driven by AI data centre demand. Micron, the leading memory supplier, reported 86% gross margins, confirming that supply pressures have fundamentally shifted component pricing across the consumer electronics
India's central government will take a 1-2% stake in AI unicorn Sarvam once its $300 million funding round closes, converting compute subsidies provided under the IndiaAI Mission into equity. The move sets a precedent for how the government accounts for public support given to homegrown AI startups.
Apple announced iOS 27 at WWDC 2026, featuring a redesigned Siri as a standalone app with chat history, apps launching up to 30 percent faster, and a refined Liquid Glass interface. A developer preview is live now, with public release expected around September 2026.
Apple's WWDC 2026 keynote unveiled a fully redesigned Siri and confirmed iOS 27 alongside updates for iPadOS, visionOS, watchOS, and macOS. The Siri overhaul is the most strategically significant move, targeting a competitive gap with Google and Microsoft in AI assistants.
