Google Introduces New Initiative to Support AI Startups
On Monday, Google announced the launch of its AI Futures Fund, a new initiative aimed at investing in startups using the latest AI tools from Google DeepMind, the company’s AI…
Apple Adds Satellite Features to iPhone 13 with iOS 18.5 Update
On Monday, Apple released iOS 18.5, which brings emergency satellite capabilities to iPhone 13 owners for the first time. Until now, these features were only available on iPhone 14 models…
OpenAI’s Stargate Project Faces Struggles Due to Tariffs
Read OpenAI’s ambitious Stargate data center project appears to be running into very long delays, most likely because of economic uncertainty caused by such tariffs. The broader initiative to grow…
Airbnb Introduces Private Chefs and Massages in App Overhaul
Airbnb has other things in mind for its relaunched, much-forked-app, from luxury offerings to bespoke events. Now it’s as easy to book personal trainers, massages, and private chefs. This latest…
Netflix Removes Its Final Interactive Specials, Including Popular Fan Favorite
Interactive specials have been one of Netflix’s most innovative features since it transitioned into a streaming platform. However, the company has now decided to end this chapter. The last two…
OpenAI’s Enterprise Adoption Accelerates, Leaving Rivals Behind
OpenAI is rapidly positioning itself to be the definitive winner in enterprise artificial intelligence adoption. It’s doing so by an order of magnitude compared to competitors such as Anthropic. According…
The Almost Blissful Experience of Biking with Ray-Ban Meta Glasses
For many, weekend bike rides serve as a cherished escape, offering a break from the pressures of the week. However, as technology continues to advance, cyclists are increasingly relying on…
Spotify Announces ‘Snooze’ Feature and New Buttons and Settings
Spotify just launched some major improvements to its Queue tool, now tailor-made for premium subscribers. The additions introduce a powerful new set of controls that give you more ways to…
Apple Launches ‘Viral’ Playlist on Apple Music with Shazam for Daily Top Tracks
Apple Music users can easily find and stream the top daily tracks, making their music listening experience even better. This new initiative uses Shazam’s powerful song identification technology. It, too,…
X Users Reported Timelines Not Updating Across the Platform
Late Thursday night, users of the social media platform X experienced widespread outages. Timelines became completely non-functional with them not updating, and then notifications eventually ceased working completely. Further updates…
Apple Said to Be Developing Two Distinct Models of Smart Glasses
Apple is pushing forward the race to develop smart glasses. Now, they’re focused on the specialized chips that’ll power the new eyewear—and new Macs and AI servers. The company has…
Apple’s 2024 US App Store Earnings Surpass $10B as Challenges Loom for This Cash Cow
This followed a quarter in which Apple Inc. announced spectacular growth in its revenue from the U.S. App Store. In 2024, the company took in upwards of $10.1 billion in…
Apple Plans to Integrate AI Search Engines into Safari
Apple is reportedly exploring the addition of AI search engines from OpenAI, Perplexity, and Anthropic to its Safari browser, according to a Bloomberg report published on Wednesday. The announcement was…
OpenAI and FDA explore AI for speeding up drug evaluations
OpenAI has reportedly met with officials from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to discuss the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in speeding up drug evaluations, according to a…
Amazon Unveils Warehouse Robot with Tactile ‘Sense of Touch’
Amazon has recently introduced a new and exciting innovation in warehouse automation – a robot called Vulcan. This cutting-edge appliance is specifically intended to increase productivity in picking and processing…
Meta Explores Facial Recognition Technology for Future AI Smart Glasses
As it stands, facial recognition tech is already a centerpiece of Meta’s previous generation of smart-glasses products. The firm decided to leave that tech out of its first generation smart…
Figma Unveils ‘Vibe-Coding’ AI Feature for Software Design
Figma, a leading platform in collaborative interface design, has unveiled a groundbreaking artificial intelligence feature intended to simplify the process of building websites and applications. Coined as “vibe coding,” this…
AMD CEO Lisa Su Highlights China as a ‘Large Opportunity’ and Cautions Against Strict U.S. Chip Controls
In an insightful interview on CNBC’s “Squawk on the Street,” AMD CEO Lisa Su addressed the complex dynamics of U.S.-China relations concerning semiconductor exports. Su focused on opportunities in China,…
Microsoft Embraces Google’s Standard to Connect AI Agents
Most recently, Microsoft joined the announced adoption of Google’s Agent2Agent (A2A) standard. This shrewd play will strengthen the company’s artificial intelligence prowess across all of its platforms. This integration will…
Alphabet Shares Drop 7% After Apple’s Cue Predicts AI Will Replace Search Engines
Eddy Cue, the senior vice president of internet software and services at Apple Inc., has triggered a wave of uncertainty regarding traditional search engines. Delivering a keynote address at the…