Apple has released iOS 26 beta 4 to developers, featuring tweaks to the Liquid Glass redesign and the re-introduction of AI-powered notification summaries for news.

The beta includes a new "Welcome" splash screen, introductory screens for features like Siri and its AI summaries, and a revamped Camera app.

Liquid Glass sees further refinement with updates in apps like the App Store, Photos, and Apple Music, while the Notification Center gains a dynamic tint during scrolling.

The update also includes a new dynamic wallpaper and new CarPlay wallpapers.

Alongside iOS 26 beta 4, Apple also released new versions of its other betas, including iPadOS 26 beta 4, macOS 26 beta 4, watchOS 26 beta 4, tvOS 26 beta 4, visionOS 26 beta 4, and Xcode 26 beta 4.

Etsy is facing a user boycott due to its decision to allow the sale of 'Alligator Alcatraz'-branded merchandise, which critics argue violates the platform's Discrimination and Hateful Content Policy. This policy prohibits discriminatory content related to immigration status.

The merchandise refers to a controversial ICE detention center in Florida, where detainees are reportedly held in harsh conditions. Boycotters argue that Etsy's allowance of such items contradicts its own guidelines against content that contains violent or degrading commentary against protected classes.

The boycott has gained traction on social media platforms like Threads and Reddit, with numerous users expressing their disapproval and threatening to close their shops or accounts. Other platforms like Amazon, eBay, and Shopify also host this merchandise, but Etsy has faced particular scrutiny due to its stated policies.

While Amazon defended its decision citing its policy on controversial products, Etsy has not responded to requests for comment. This situation highlights the ongoing challenges e-commerce platforms face in balancing free speech with the need to address potentially offensive or discriminatory content.

VSCO has globally launched its iOS camera app, Capture, after initial testing in select countries. The app offers a range of presets, real-time effects, and manual camera controls.

In addition, VSCO has acquired The Freelance Photographer, a platform offering workshops and guidance for emerging photography professionals. This acquisition aligns with VSCO's focus on supporting professional photographers, complementing its existing services like VSCO Hub and VSCO Sites.

The Freelance Photographer provides courses with prices starting at $208 per month.

RA Capital Planetary Health closed a $120 million fund and shared their investment strategy, emphasizing adaptability in a changing market.

Key criteria for investment:

• Time to Market: Prioritizing companies that can generate revenue quickly (within five years).
• Product Market Fit: Ensuring there's a demand for the product being built.
• Capital Efficiency: Focusing on companies that can efficiently utilize venture capital.

They invest in sectors ranging from geologic hydrogen to AI-enabled recycling, using market maps to understand adoption barriers and time-to-market averages.

RA Capital Planetary Health emphasizes navigating market cycles effectively, suggesting that understanding the current downturn can lead to significant success as markets improve.

The highly anticipated Tesla Diner & Drive-In officially opened in Hollywood, California, blending retro aesthetics with Tesla's charging network. It features 80 v4 Supercharger stalls, a drive-in movie theater, Tesla merchandise, and classic diner fare. CEO Elon Musk has expressed interest in establishing similar diners in major cities and along long-distance routes if the Hollywood location proves successful. The diner aims to attract both Tesla owners and other visitors with its unique offerings.

South Korean AI chip startup FuriosaAI has partnered with LG AI Research to supply its RNGD AI chip for the EXAONE platform. This collaboration will target electronics, finance, telecommunications, and biotechnology sectors. FuriosaAI's RNGD chip is optimized for large language models and outperformed competitive GPUs in inference performance with LG AI Research's EXAONE models, while also being more energy-efficient. FuriosaAI aims to expand its reach beyond South Korea through LG AI's global partnerships. One of the reasons for the win is that the startup’s hardware costs less.

The Tesla Diner & Drive-In, blending retro aesthetics with Tesla's charging network, has officially opened in Hollywood, California.

The diner features 80 V4 Supercharger stalls, a drive-in movie theater, Tesla merchandise, and an Optimus robot.

CEO Elon Musk has hinted at plans to establish similar diners in major cities worldwide and along long-distance routes, contingent on the success of the Hollywood location.