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OpenAI’s Sora 2, Samsung–SK Stargate, Apple’s AI Glasses Pivot, T-Mobile Satellite Apps, Google Layoffs

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October 02, 2025 • Estimated Reading Time: 4 minutes

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  • New OpenAI model for video + audio generation with higher realism and style control.

  • Focus on balancing creativity with physical accuracy in simulations.

  • Limited rollout with strong safety restrictions and gradual deployment.

  • Samsung and SK hynix partner to expand AI infrastructure and chip capacity.

  • Plans to explore data centers near Seoul with government and telecom collaboration.

  • Both companies to adopt OpenAI tools internally to boost AI use.

  • Apple halts Vision Pro upgrade (N100) to focus on smart glasses.

  • Competitive pressure from Meta and demand for lighter wearables influenced the move.

  • Projected 2027 headset update is shelved as resources shift to glasses.

  • Satellite connectivity now supports apps like WhatsApp, Google Maps, and X.

  • Works when cellular or Wi-Fi is unavailable, offering basic app functions.

  • Included in many plans, or $10/month for others, targeting remote use.

  • Several hundred employees laid off across sales, support, and marketing.

  • Cuts made despite strong revenue growth in Google Cloud.

  • Part of Alphabet’s push to improve margins and profitability.

  • Meta will use AI chat activity to shape ads and recommendations.

  • Example: asking about hiking could trigger related groups or ads.

  • Sensitive topics excluded, but users can’t fully opt out.

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