Crypto

Polymarket appears in Google News and Search, Hormuz Strait bets also show up

Polymarket betting and odds information appeared on some Google News screens alongside standard articles, and in some searches links were placed ahead of news stories. Searches for bitcoin price showed a Polymarket block at the top of news results. Links also appeared for queries about the Strait of Hormuz, including bets on how many ships would pass through. It is unclear whether the display continues in the same way.

Telecommunications & Media

Apple may press ahead with iPhone Air 2 despite weak sales; camera and battery upgrades key

Speculation has resurfaced that Apple may pursue a follow-up to its ultra-thin iPhone Air even if sales are weak. TechRadar reported that a Weibo leaker, Fixed Focus Digital, claimed Apple plans to release the iPhone Air 2 regardless of poor performance. The report’s credibility and the meaning of the phrasing are unclear. The launch schedule is also uncertain, while critics point to the iPhone Air’s camera and battery limitations at a high price.