The new RCS messaging standard makes encryption universal, and even Apple is getting on the bandwagon. OpenAI calls for a US ban of DeepSeek. Is Apple about to turn your AirPods into the Universal Translator from Star Trek? And, of course, The Weekend Longreads Suggestions.

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Apple will soon support encrypted RCS messaging with Android users (The Verge)
OpenAI calls DeepSeek ‘state-controlled,’ calls for bans on ‘PRC-produced’ models (TechCrunch)
Apple Plans AirPods Feature That Can Live-Translate Conversations (Bloomberg)
Gemini can now personalize its answers based on your search history (The Verge)
Sony’s new RGB backlight tech absolutely smokes regular Mini LED TVs (The Verge)

Weekend Longreads Suggestions:

‘Ne Zha 2’s $2B+ Box Office Run: How It Happened And What Does Blockbuster Behemoth Mean For China & Hollywood Ahead (Deadline)
The End Of Children (The New Yorker)

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