Nvidia AI Chip Rival Groq Nears Fundraising Round Valued at $6 Billion
AI chip startup Groq is in advanced discussions to raise around $600 million in a new funding round, potentially valuing the company close to $6 billion, sources told Bloomberg. However,…
Google Chrome Adds Online Store Reviews to Help Verify Retailer Legitimacy
If you’ve spent much time shopping online, you’ve probably hesitated before buying from an unfamiliar website. Maybe you found something you’ve been hunting for everywhere — like a Labubu —…
Spotify Teases a More Conversational Voice AI Interface for the Future
Spotify has been exploring voice interfaces for years, recently launching an AI DJ that introduces songs tailored to listeners and allows voice requests. During its second-quarter earnings call, Spotify hinted…
OpenAI Introduces Study Mode in ChatGPT
OpenAI announced the rollout of Study Mode, a new ChatGPT feature designed to help students develop critical thinking skills instead of simply providing answers. When enabled, Study Mode prompts users…
Google States UK Government Has Not Requested Encryption Backdoor for User Data
The U.K. government is reportedly backing down from its earlier demand that Apple build a secret backdoor to allow U.K. authorities access to customer data worldwide. This move follows strong…
Cash App Now Supports Apple Pay and Google Pay for the First Time
Cash App, owned by Block, unveiled Pools on Tuesday, a new peer-to-peer (P2P) payments feature designed to make group payments easier and more accessible. This is the company’s first major…
Apple Launches Manufacturing Academy in Detroit Amid Trump’s Push for U.S. Investment
Facing growing demands from President Donald Trump to increase U.S. jobs, Apple is opening the Apple Manufacturing Academy in downtown Detroit. Administered by Michigan State University, the program will launch…
TikTok Adds YouTube Music Integration for Saving Songs from Videos
TikTok has made it easier for users to save songs they hear in videos directly to their preferred music streaming platforms, now adding YouTube Music as an option. Gradual Rollout…
Google’s AI Mode Adds ‘Canvas’ Feature, Real-Time Search Live Assistance, and More
Google announced Tuesday enhancements to AI Mode, its experimental Search feature that lets users ask complex questions and follow up for deeper understanding directly within Search. One key addition is…
Microsoft Negotiates to Retain Access to OpenAI Technology Beyond AGI Milestone
Microsoft is reportedly in advanced discussions with OpenAI for an agreement that would secure ongoing access to the startup’s technology—even if OpenAI achieves what it calls advanced general intelligence (AGI).…
Adobe Introduces AI-Powered Image Editing Features in Photoshop
Adobe announced new AI-driven image-editing and enhancement tools for Photoshop, powered by its Firefly models. The updates include a generative upscaling feature, an object blending tool called Harmonize, and an…
Another Pixel 6a Catches Fire Despite Google’s Battery Limit Measures
Some mid-range Google Pixel phones are experiencing battery fires, with the Pixel 6a notably affected. In response, Google issued a software update imposing mandatory battery capacity limits after 400 charging…
India’s AI-Powered Tech Layoffs Threaten Middle-Class Aspirations
India’s largest IT services company, Tata Consultancy Services (TCS), announced plans to cut over 12,000 jobs at middle and senior management levels, reducing its workforce by 2%. This move reflects…
Anything Said to ChatGPT May Be Used as Evidence, Altman Cautions
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman has issued a stark warning for users who rely on ChatGPT for therapy or personal counsel: conversations with the AI are not legally protected and could…
Google Chrome Introduces AI-Powered Store Summaries to Assist US Shoppers
Google announced on Monday that its Chrome browser will introduce AI-generated summaries of store reviews, designed to help U.S. shoppers choose the best places to make purchases. This new feature…
Meta Enhances Teen Safety Features Amid 600,000+ Accounts Tied to Predatory Behavior
Meta on Wednesday introduced enhanced safety measures aimed at teen users, including upgraded protections for direct messaging designed to prevent “exploitative content.” Teens will now have access to more information…
SpaceX Attributes Starlink Outage to Network Upgrade
SpaceX has identified a recent network upgrade as the cause behind Thursday’s widespread Starlink outage, which temporarily disrupted access to its satellite internet service. Initially, a SpaceX executive mentioned a…
UK Begins Enforcing Online Age-Verification Rules
A new UK law took effect on Friday, mandating that pornography websites verify the age of their users. According to the BBC, around 6,000 adult sites have committed to complying…
X Updates Community Notes to Highlight Posts Liked by Users with Opposing Views
X has introduced a new pilot feature to its Community Notes system aimed at highlighting posts that resonate across differing viewpoints. Building on a June announcement, the @CommunityNotes account explained…
Google Took a Month to Shut Down Catwatchful Spyware Hosted on Its Servers
Google has suspended the account of Catwatchful, a phone surveillance operator that used Google’s Firebase platform to host and operate its monitoring software. The shutdown follows concerns raised a month…