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Synopsys has introduced AgentEngineer, an 'Autopilot' platform designed to develop chips autonomously using AI agents. The company says the platform will reach general availability by the end of 2026. The announcement is drawing attention in the semiconductor industry as chipmakers look to AI to speed up increasingly complex and costly chip design workflows.

An Israeli director has announced that the documentary 'NAZA', which focuses on Gaza, will be made available to watch online for free. The announcement was reported by Arab News. The move would allow audiences worldwide to view the film without payment, at a time when Gaza remains the subject of intense international attention and debate.

Apple has rolled out iOS 26.7.1 to iPhones, an update focused on security fixes rather than new features. Users are advised to install it to patch vulnerabilities. The release comes as many iPhone owners continue adjusting to the broader iOS 26 software generation.

The updated 2026-2027 COVID-19 vaccine has rolled out in the United States, with people booking Moderna booster appointments at pharmacies such as Walgreens. The news comes as a COVID update reports a 13th wave underway, with outbreaks in 40 states and territories and an estimated 3.8 million new infections, prompting renewed calls to get the latest shot.

Apple has acknowledged a bug causing Face ID to freeze on the iPhone 18 Pro and says a fix is now available to users. Reports of the authentication issue had been circulating among owners of the new flagship phone. The company is urging affected users to update their devices, and guidance is circulating on what steps to take if Face ID stops responding.

Rice University has announced that its experts are available to speak with journalists about human spaceflight, safety and space policy. The offer comes as spaceflight developments continue to attract public and media attention, and gives reporters access to academic analysis on astronaut safety, mission planning and the regulatory questions surrounding the growing human presence in orbit.

Chicago Bears quarterback Tyson Bagent has cleared the NFL's concussion protocol and is available for the team's Monday night game against the Philadelphia Eagles. Bagent had been in the protocol after suffering a head injury, raising questions about the Bears' quarterback depth for the primetime matchup. His clearance removes that uncertainty and gives Chicago its full quarterback room heading into the week.

Alpine will run its planned driver lineup at the Malaysian Grand Prix, with Franco Colapinto and Pierre Gasly both racing as normal. Team adviser Flavio Briatore will not stand Colapinto down after recent internal friction, with reporting describing the mood at the team as 'business as usual' following a cooling of tempers ahead of the race weekend.

Mailing of General Election ballots has started, with voters now able to view sample ballots online before casting their votes. The announcement gives residents in the area advance notice to review candidates and ballot measures ahead of election day. Election officials are encouraging voters to check their registration and prepare early as ballots begin arriving.

Mozilla has released Firefox 157, its latest stable browser version, headlined by a visual refresh of the interface and support for hardware-accelerated AV1 decoding in WebRTC video calls. The update should reduce CPU load and improve battery life during video conferencing on machines with capable hardware. Coverage so far comes from tech outlets such as Phoronix, with early reader discussion focused on the redesigned UI.

Chinese AI company DeepSeek has released official preview versions of an Electron-based desktop application for Windows and macOS, available as release candidate and nightly builds via its download CDN. The packages reuse the company's existing Web UI and agent runtime instead of being built from scratch. Observers see the move as DeepSeek extending its chatbot beyond the browser, though the software remains at an early, pre-release stage.

Apple has raised prices, but discounts on the iPhone 17 are already being offered by some retailers, Forbes reports. Shoppers can reportedly find deals that soften the impact of the increase, making the new phone cheaper than its list price at certain sellers. The combination of higher official pricing and quick discounting is drawing attention from consumers watching upgrade costs.

Swedish property portal Hemnet is introducing free entry-level advertising formats so that all publicly available home listings can be gathered on its platform, while also restructuring its organisation with the aim of working faster. The company frames the moves as a way to strengthen its leading position in the Swedish property listing market.

Xteink is reportedly working on an Android-based e-reader, according to a report from Mashable. The device has drawn attention, but it is not yet available for purchase in the United States, limiting access for interested readers there. Details on pricing, specifications, and a potential US release date have not been confirmed, leaving enthusiasts speculating about when the device might reach American markets.

Rolling Stone reports that the second season of Celebrity Traitors UK is not available on American streaming services, and the outlet outlines a workaround for US viewers who want to watch. The British reality competition, featuring celebrity contestants playing the classic deception game, has drawn an international following, leaving American fans searching for legitimate ways to access the new episodes.

Google has prevailed in two antitrust lawsuits, according to Barron's, which notes the company continues to dominate both internet search and artificial intelligence despite regulatory pressure. The rulings mean the search and AI giant avoids potential remedies such as divestitures or forced changes to its business practices, at least for now, keeping its grip on online search largely intact.

Cloudflare has announced that its AI Search product is now generally available, moving the tool out of testing and opening it to all customers. The announcement, made via the company's blog, is drawing attention among developers and technology watchers interested in AI-powered search built on cloud infrastructure.

Artist Sharon Cummings is selling an original acrylic painting on board, hand drawn and hand painted, titled 'Two Purple Flowers'. The piece cannot be delivered until May 2027 because it will be featured in her exhibition in Lakewood Ranch, Florida. Prints or reproductions may be available through her online gallery in the meantime.

California has $13.5 million in funding available for nutrition incentive programs, which help low-income shoppers buy more fresh fruits and vegetables, typically by matching benefits spent at farmers markets and similar outlets. The announcement, reported by the Ag Information Network of the West, signals continued state investment in food access and support for local agricultural producers.

The moOde audio player project has released version 10.3.5, based on Debian Trixie. The update is available through the Media Player OS section of the Raspberry Pi Imager or as a direct download from the release archive on the project's website, with further details posted on the moOde forum. moOde is a popular free operating system for turning Raspberry Pi boards into network music players.