Toyota Teams Up with NTT for $3.3 Billion AI Self-Driving Project
Toyota Motor Corporation and Japan’s Nippon Telegraph and Telephone (NTT) have pledged a combined investment of 500 billion yen ($3.26 billion) for research and development in artificial intelligence software aimed…
Vietnam’s Vingroup Invests Big in AI and Cloud Computing Startups
Vietnam’s Vingroup has announced a US$150 million fund, named VinVentures, aimed at investing in technology start-ups across Southeast Asia, with an initial focus on artificial intelligence, semiconductors, and cloud computing.…
Microsoft Points to Google in Alleged Lobbying Against Its Cloud Services
Microsoft has leveled a serious accusation at Google, alleging the search giant is funding a covert campaign aimed at discrediting Microsoft’s cloud services in the European Union and the United…
Apple Intelligence Coming to EU iPhones and iPads in April 2025
After months of regulatory delays, Apple announced its AI suite, Apple Intelligence, will reach iPhone and iPad users in the European Union in April 2025. Previously limited to English in…
Apple Intelligence Debuts with New AI Features on iOS 18.1
Apple’s latest software update for iOS 18.1, iPadOS 18.1, and macOS Sequoia 15.1 introduces Apple Intelligence, a suite of AI-driven tools, marking a significant shift in how users interact with…
AI Brings Brenda Lee’s Iconic Christmas Song to New Audiences with Spanish Version
Universal Music Group has released a Spanish version of Brenda Lee’s 1958 hit “Rockin’ Around the Christmas Tree” by leveraging SoundLabs’ artificial intelligence technology. Named “Noche Buena y Navidad,” the…
Lyft Settles FTC Lawsuit Over Misleading Driver Pay Claims
Lyft has agreed to revise its earnings claims and improve transparency regarding driver pay after settling a lawsuit with the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and the U.S. Justice Department. The…
Telegram Pushes Back on Monitoring Chatbots in Star Health Data Leak Case
Telegram, the popular messaging platform, informed an Indian court on Friday that it cannot monitor all hosted accounts to detect leaked customer data from India’s largest health insurer, Star Health.…
Researchers Sound Alarm on OpenAI’s Whisper AI Accuracy in Hospitals
Concerns are mounting around OpenAI’s transcription tool Whisper after researchers identified significant issues with “AI hallucinations,” especially alarming given the tool’s adoption in high-stakes fields like healthcare. The transcription software,…
China Extends Welcome as Apple Strengthens Market Position
China has welcomed Apple Inc.’s intention to expand its presence within the Chinese market, according to Commerce Minister Wang Wentao. In a recent meeting with Apple’s CEO, Tim Cook, Wang…
EU and China Agree to Continue Talks on Electric Vehicle Tariff Alternatives
The European Union and China have agreed to proceed with additional technical discussions in the coming days to explore alternatives to imposing tariffs on China-manufactured electric vehicles (EVs). Both the…
OpenAI Won’t Launch ‘Orion’ Model This Year
OpenAI has confirmed it won’t release a highly anticipated AI model, code-named “Orion,” before year-end, countering speculation on its product roadmap. A company spokesperson clarified to TechCrunch, “We don’t have…
Apple Claims Small Win in Masimo Smartwatch Patent Case
A federal jury awarded Apple a nominal $250 in damages in its ongoing legal battle with Masimo, the medical technology company. Apple’s lawsuit centered on claims that Masimo’s earlier smartwatch…
WeRide Gains Momentum in U.S. Market After Successful Nasdaq Launch
Shares of China’s self-driving technology company WeRide surged by 19% in its debut on the Nasdaq on Friday. Following an initial public offering (IPO) and private placement that raised $440.5…
Google’s Project Jarvis May Soon Take Over Your Browser
Google is reportedly preparing to unveil a new artificial intelligence (AI) project, codenamed “Jarvis,” which aims to automate routine tasks within a web browser by the end of the year.…
Instagram Lowers Video Quality for Less-Viewed Posts
Instagram is now reducing video quality for posts that don’t sustain high view counts, according to Instagram head Adam Mosseri. During a recent AMA session, Mosseri addressed why some videos…
Chinese Hackers Allegedly Access Phones Linked to U.S. Presidential Campaigns
Chinese hackers reportedly targeted phones connected to Kamala Harris’s campaign, a source familiar with the matter revealed on Friday. Hackers accessed Verizon’s network to target devices associated with individuals supporting…
Nvidia Tops Apple to Become World’s Most Valuable Company
Nvidia has claimed the title of the world’s most valuable company, temporarily surpassing Apple on Friday after a historic stock rally driven by extraordinary demand for its artificial intelligence (AI)…
Singapore Airport Cuts Immigration Time to 10 Seconds Using Biometric Scanning
Singapore’s Changi Airport has significantly accelerated its immigration process, allowing travelers to clear in just 10 seconds using advanced facial recognition and iris biometric technology. According to a statement released…
Bluesky Raises $15M, Sticks to Fairness With Upcoming Premium Plan
Bluesky, a decentralized social media app, has announced a $15 million Series A funding round as it works on introducing a new subscription service. This funding follows an $8 million…