Google Fixes Bug That Made AI Overviews Say It’s 2024
AI tools are often praised as capable helpers that assist with research, coding, summarizing, writing, and delivering information on almost any topic. However, even simple questions can sometimes stump them.…
Grammarly Raises $1 Billion in Nondilutive Funding From General Catalyst
Grammarly, the 16-year-old writing assistant startup, has secured a $1 billion commitment from venture firm General Catalyst. Unlike a traditional funding round, General Catalyst will not receive equity in Grammarly.…
Instagram Adds Support for Standard 3:4 Aspect Ratio to Avoid Cropping
Instagram has introduced a small but important update: the app now supports the 3:4 aspect ratio format for photos. This is particularly significant because 3:4 is the default aspect ratio…
Google Lens Coming to YouTube Shorts Beta to Scan Videos for Info
If you’ve ever struggled to describe something intriguing you saw on YouTube Shorts in order to search for it online, Google’s new integration might be the perfect solution. Google Lens…
China Accuses Trump of ‘Abusing’ Semiconductor Export Controls
China has publicly criticized the United States for what it calls “discriminatory restrictions” in its semiconductor export controls. This comes after the Trump administration accused China of violating a preliminary…
DeepSeek’s Updated R1 AI Model Shows Increased Censorship, Tests Reveal
Chinese AI startup DeepSeek has unveiled an upgraded version of its R1 reasoning model, dubbed “R1-0528,” which achieves near-top scores on benchmarks for coding, math, and general knowledge, nearly rivaling…
Amazon AI Partnership Brings New York Times Content to Alexa
The New York Times announced Thursday that it has reached a multi-year agreement with Amazon to provide the news organization’s content across various Amazon artificial intelligence platforms. This deal extends…
Apple Said to Bear 25% Tariffs, Not Consumers, According to Trump Official
After temporarily avoiding tariffs, Apple is now subject to a 25% tax on all iPhones manufactured outside the United States. A senior advisor to President Donald Trump recently stated that…
Bank of Korea Cuts Interest Rates for Fourth Time, Signals More Reductions
South Korea’s central bank lowered its policy interest rate by 25 basis points on Thursday, reducing it from 2.75% to 2.5%, marking the lowest level since August 2022. This move…
Apple Eyes Mobile Gaming as iOS 19 Approaches
With Apple’s flagship Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC) just weeks away, the company is signaling a stronger focus on mobile gaming opportunities. Apple already offers Apple Arcade, a subscription-based service that…
Microsoft Plans to Centralize All Windows App Updates
Microsoft is gearing up to revamp the Windows Update experience by creating a centralized platform within the OS that manages updates for all installed applications. This shift aims to replace…
Elon Musk’s Neuralink Raises $600 Million Valued at $9 Billion
Elon Musk’s brain implant startup, Neuralink, has secured $600 million in a recent funding round, pushing the company’s valuation to $9 billion pre-money, according to a report from Semafor citing…
Musk Expresses Disappointment Over Trump’s Tax and Spending Bill
Elon Musk has expressed disappointment with a major policy championed by President Donald Trump, signaling a break from the support he offered during Trump’s 2024 re-election campaign. Last week, the…
Trump Administration Moves to Withhold Around $100 Million in Harvard Funding
The Trump administration is directing federal agencies to review Harvard University’s contracts and grants, potentially ending or redirecting funding as tensions escalate between the White House and the nation’s oldest…