Tech Week in Brief: 10 Key Stories From July 27–August 2, 2026
Ten key stories: AI at work, managed agents, WhatsApp Web calls, GPT‑5.6 prices, cyber incidents, EU compute plans and likely Betelgeuse B.
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A weekly review of the most important developments in AI, cybersecurity, digital tools and infrastructure, with primary sources and practical context.
Ten key stories: AI at work, managed agents, WhatsApp Web calls, GPT‑5.6 prices, cyber incidents, EU compute plans and likely Betelgeuse B.
Nine key stories from the week: OpenAI’s incident, new Gemini and Claude models, WordPress attacks, Samsung Unpacked, AMD, Meta AI and EU rules.
Nine key stories from the week: GPT‑Red, Microsoft security fixes, Gemini Notebook, data-center rules, advanced chips, new AI models and community protests.