Technology October 18: Apple spends big to win F1 broadcasting rights

Apple wins exclusive rights to broadcast F1 in the US

Apple has signed a five-year deal with Formula 1 parent company Liberty Media to become the exclusive broadcaster of F1 in the US from 2026. Apple TV subscribers will have access to all Grand Prix races, including practice, qualifying and sprint races. Some races will be available for free on the Apple TV app, especially practice sessions.

Poster announcing Apple's ownership of F1 broadcasting rights. (Source: Apple)

The deal marks a new step in Apple's strategy to expand its sports content. Apple already has a long-term deal with MLS. However, the future of MLB baseball broadcasting on Apple TV remains unclear.

Apple is said to be paying between $120 million and $150 million a year for the rights to broadcast F1, far exceeding the $90 million a year ESPN previously paid. The deal could also be part of a strategy to capitalize on the success of Apple’s “F1 the Movie,” which was a summer blockbuster and a powerful promotional tool for the brand.

Microsoft reimagines virtual assistants with Copilot

Microsoft is betting big on Copilot as a new AI assistant, replacing Cortana – the voice assistant that failed in the 2010s. Copilot is expected to understand natural language, recognize text and speech, and perform tasks on behalf of users.

Windows 11 users can summon Copilot by saying “Hey, Copilot,” similar to how you summon Siri or Alexa. Alternatively, the Copilot key or the Windows + C shortcut can also activate the assistant. The “Goodbye” command will shut down Copilot.

Microsoft hopes Copilot will succeed as a voice assistant. (Source: Microsoft)

Microsoft is pushing AI into its products. AI is no longer limited to individual apps, but is being integrated into core components like the taskbar, Start menu, and File Explorer. The traditional search field will be replaced by “Ask Copilot” – supporting both file searches and AI interactions.

Microsoft promises that AI agents will operate with separate accounts, minimal access, and clear activity logs. This helps users check and correct errors if needed.

OPPO Find X9 Series officially launched in Vietnam on October 29

OPPO officially announced its latest flagship line – Find X9 Series – which will be launched globally in Barcelona on October 28. Immediately after, OPPO Vietnam will also hold a launch event in Vietnam on October 29, bringing the opportunity to experience it early for domestic users.

The Find X9 Series features a premium flat screen with an ultra-thin bezel of just 1.15mm. The Find X9 has a 6.59-inch screen, while the Find X9 Pro is 6.78 inches.

The new OPPO Find X9 Series phone model will soon be launched in Vietnam. (Source: OPPO)

In particular, Find X9 Pro is equipped with a 200MP telephoto camera - setting a new standard for mobile photography. OPPO's exclusive LUMO Image Engine technology helps optimize photo quality.

The series uses the MediaTek Dimensity 9500 chip - one of the first advanced 3nm processors. The third-generation silicon-carbon battery has a capacity of 7025mAh (Find X9) and 7500mAh (Find X9 Pro), providing up to 2 days of use.

Minh Hoan

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