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AI era makes good web addresses assets as big tech rushes to secure domains

Competition in AI is spreading to the internet addressing system, with big tech companies including OpenAI and Meta seeking AI-related top-level domains such as .agent and .agi. In ICANN’s 2026 new generic top-level domain application round, 481 applicants filed 1,615 applications. The most contested string was .agent. Companies also filed hundreds of brand-style applications, including .facebook and .chatgpt, though approvals will require ICANN review and dispute procedures.

Telecommunications & Media

Google Pixel 11 series preorder schedule emerges, \'Highlight\' draws attention

Google Japan has announced the preorder schedule for its Pixel 11 smartphone lineup, drawing attention to a new rear LED feature called \"Highlight\". ITmedia reported that Google will hold its \"Made by Google\" product event at 7 a.m. on Aug. 13, livestreamed in English from New York. Preorders will begin at 11 p.m. the previous day. Leaked images also suggest camera changes on the Pixel 11 Pro Fold.

Industry

Academics spar over Microsoft Majorana 2 quantum chip claims

Academics have raised questions over core technology behind Microsoft’s Majorana 2 quantum chip. University of St Andrews physicist Henry Legg said Microsoft has not proven the existence of topological qubits, arguing that tuning procedures, code errors and missing data undermine the company’s claims. Microsoft rejected the criticism, saying it stands by its results and roadmap and that its work has undergone independent verification through a DARPA benchmarking initiative.