Nothing’s Anticipated Flagship Set for a 2025 Debut
Nothing, the innovative tech company known for its unique smartphone designs, has confirmed the upcoming release of its highly anticipated flagship device. After skipping last year’s release, the Phone 3a…
EU Enforces Groundbreaking AI Regulations as Compliance Deadline Passes
The European Union has officially enacted its landmark AI Act, which entered into force in August 2024. This pioneering legislation aims to regulate artificial intelligence technologies, particularly addressing applications deemed…
OpenAI Launches ChatGPT Deep Research for Advanced AI Searches
OpenAI has introduced a revolutionary feature called ChatGPT Deep Research, designed to enhance the capabilities of its AI-powered web search. This new addition enables users to perform multi-step research, backtrack,…
OpenAI’s Bold Leap into Consumer Hardware with AI Chips and Robots
OpenAI is making significant strides in the realm of consumer hardware, collaborating with former Apple designer Jony Ive on an innovative hardware project. The company’s CEO, Sam Altman, envisions a…
Cinamon Sets Out to Revolutionize 3D Animation with AI-Driven Platform
Cinamon, a startup that has evolved from its origins as Cinamon Games, aims to transform the landscape of 3D animation by integrating artificial intelligence into its production processes. Founded in…
Mark Zuckerberg Announces Plans to Revive ‘OG Facebook’ in 2025
During the Q4 earnings call, Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg hinted at a strategic shift towards rejuvenating Facebook’s original essence as part of his key objectives for 2025. While specifics were…
DeepSeek Quickly Secures Database After Exposure of Sensitive User Data
Chinese AI company DeepSeek recently addressed a serious security lapse involving an exposed back-end database that leaked sensitive information, including user chat histories and API keys, to the open internet.…
India Welcomes DeepSeek AI Models onto Local Servers Amidst Tight Data Controls
India’s IT Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw has expressed strong support for Chinese AI lab DeepSeek, announcing plans to host its large language models on domestic servers. This move marks a significant…
WordPress Vulnerabilities Used to Spread Malware Across Windows and Mac Devices
Security researchers have discovered that hackers are leveraging outdated versions of WordPress and its plugins to manipulate thousands of websites, aiming to deceive visitors into downloading malware. Simon Wijckmans, the…
Microsoft Adds DeepSeek’s R1 AI Model to Azure Cloud Platform
Despite potential concerns over intellectual property theft, Microsoft has announced the integration of DeepSeek’s R1 model into its cloud services, highlighting the model’s availability on the Azure AI Foundry platform.…
Instagram Unveils New Reels Analytics for Creators
Meta continues its pursuit of TikTok creators, particularly following the recent U.S. TikTok ban. Beyond offering substantial bonuses to TikTok creators for publishing Reels, Instagram has unveiled new tools to…
Nvidia Faces Potential New Export Restrictions to China Under Trump
US President Donald Trump is contemplating imposing stricter controls on Nvidia’s sales of AI chips to China, particularly in response to the impacts of DeepSeek’s R1 model release. Evolving Export…
Prime Air Drones Coming to Darlington, U.K
Amazon has announced Darlington, a town in North England, as the location for its first U.K. drone delivery expansion. Amazon had initially planned to expand Prime Air to the U.K.…
Google Play Launches “Verified” Program for VPN Apps
Google Play is introducing a “Verified” badge for select VPN apps to help users identify trustworthy services. This initiative aims to promote user privacy and safety, according to a blog…
DeepSeek AI Model Triggers $1 Trillion Market Sell-Off After Trump’s AI Deal
A Chinese artificial intelligence startup’s latest AI model spooked markets Monday, leaving U.S. and European technology stocks on track for a $1 trillion wipeout, just a week after President Donald…
DeepSeek Stirs Debate in Silicon Valley with Groundbreaking AI Model
Since the release of DeepSeek’s open version of its reasoning model R1 earlier this week, the tech industry has been abuzz with strong opinions about the company’s achievement and its…
X Rolls Out Vertical Video Feed Globally for Users
Elon Musk’s X has begun expanding its dedicated vertical video feed to users worldwide, just days after it first debuted in the U.S., TechCrunch has learned and confirmed with the…
iOS 18 Adoption Reaches 68% Across iPhones, Apple Reports
Apple released new adoption figures on Friday, showcasing how users have embraced iOS 18 since its public debut in September 2024. The new mobile operating system is now installed on…
European Regulators Focus on U.S. Tech Platforms Before Germany’s Election
The European Union is preparing to give tech and social media companies a “stress test” ahead of Germany’s upcoming election in February to assess how they handle misinformation. European Commission…
AI Models Tested by Making Balls Bounce in Rotating Shapes
The list of informal, quirky AI benchmarks keeps growing. Recently, a test to see how different AI models handle a prompt like this has captured the attention of the AI…