Good morning, tech fam; here are some quick tech updates for you to catch up on!
What’s New Today: Apple’s Big Plans: Foldables, Glasses & AI by 2027
Fast-Track Insights: Microsoft, OpenAI Discuss New IPO Terms
Here’s a quick rundown of the biggest tech headlines making waves today. From Apple’s Big Plans to Georgia Tech WBB Strengthens, let’s dive into the top tech stories of the day.
Apple is preparing to launch several groundbreaking products by 2027, marking the 20th anniversary of the iPhone. Key releases include a foldable iPhone with a near-invisible crease, a curved, all-glass iPhone to celebrate the iPhone X’s 10th anniversary, and smart glasses with a dedicated chip. The glasses will utilize AI and cameras to interact with the environment. Upgrades to AirPods and the Apple Watch, potentially featuring built-in cameras, are also expected. Additionally, Siri will be enhanced with large language models for better conversation, and Apple is exploring robotic assistants, including a tabletop robot.
OpenAI is reportedly in talks with Microsoft to renegotiate their deal as part of a broader restructuring plan aimed at making OpenAI a profit-generating company and preparing for a potential IPO. Microsoft, which has invested over $13 billion in OpenAI, plays a central role in this transformation, including decisions on future equity. OpenAI plans to become a public benefit corporation, allowing it to offer investor shares. This shift is critical for future funding, investor confidence, and competing with tech giants like Google. Despite tensions, Microsoft continues to support the restructuring, which is aligned with Sam Altman’s vision of advanced artificial intelligence.
Fresh off a 2025 National Championship win with UConn, Ben Kantor has joined Georgia Tech women’s basketball as an assistant coach under Karen Blair. With over a decade at UConn, Kantor contributed to two national titles and eight Final Four appearances. Known for his early support roles and later assistant coaching success, he brings elite-level experience to the Yellow Jackets. Blair and Kantor share a long-standing professional bond and a united vision for the program’s future. Kantor called the opportunity “humbling and exciting,” emphasizing his dedication to helping Georgia Tech achieve championship-level success alongside Blair.
Bhutan has launched the world’s first national crypto payment system for tourism, enabling international visitors to pay for cryptocurrency services. In collaboration with Binance Pay, DK Bank, and the Department of Tourism, travelers can use digital assets for flights, visas, hotels, tours, and even street vendors. Over 100 merchants have joined the platform, supporting 100+ cryptocurrencies with real-time, low-fee QR-clicking transactions. Managed by DK Bank, the system settles payments in local currency and aims to boost financial inclusion, particularly for small vendors in remote areas, while simplifying travel logistics across Bhutan.
Amazon has announced plans to spend over $100 billion in capital expenditures this year, which is going directly into AI development. The company focuses on several areas: expanding its Amazon Web Services (AWS) capabilities with AI tools, building custom AI chips for faster processing, and improving its data center infrastructure. Amazon's stock (NASDAQ: AMZN) is trading at around $192.08, showing a modest rise. The company’s deep investments in artificial intelligence (AI) are at the center of investor attention, shaping not only its business strategy but also its stock performance.