Google Unfazed by DeepSeek’s AI Ambitions Amid Security Concerns
Google’s head of artificial intelligence, Demis Hassabis, expressed confidence in the company’s standing against China’s DeepSeek, dismissing claims of the competitor’s cost-efficiency in AI development. Despite DeepSeek’s rapid rise in…
Uber CEO Advocates for Tesla Robotaxi Integration
Uber CEO Dara Khosrowshahi suggests a potential collaboration between Uber and Tesla in the burgeoning field of autonomous vehicles. He emphasizes that economic laws are universal, affecting Tesla as much…
Tim Cook Hints at Apple Launch Next Week, Likely Featuring New iPhone SE
Apple’s highly anticipated launch announcement next week has sparked excitement among tech enthusiasts and industry insiders. The announcement, confirmed by Apple CEO Tim Cook, is scheduled for Wednesday, February 19.…
Valve Removes ‘PirateFi’ from Steam Amid Malware Concerns
Valve Corporation has taken decisive action this week by removing the game “PirateFi” from its popular gaming platform, Steam, due to concerns over malware. Players who downloaded the game are…
Amazon Expands Shopping Horizons with New Search Feature
Amazon is piloting a novel feature that showcases products the online retail giant does not directly sell. This innovative functionality is currently accessible in beta to a select group of…
Apptronik Secures $350 Million to Revolutionize Humanoid Robotics
Apptronik, a Texas-based robotics developer founded in 2016, has announced a substantial $350 million Series A funding round. The round includes participation from Google and is co-led by B Capital…
Telegram Upgrades Sticker Search and Video Features
Telegram, the popular messaging application, has made significant strides in updating its platform, introducing improved sticker search and video consumption features. The company, which became profitable last year, removed 15…
OpenAI Unveils GPT-5 With Cutting-Edge o3 Reasoning Model
OpenAI is poised to revolutionize the artificial intelligence landscape with the imminent release of its highly anticipated GPT-5 large language model, featuring the groundbreaking o3 reasoning model. Scheduled to be…
Google Gemini AI Chatbot Introduces Memory Recall Feature
Google has unveiled a new recall feature for its Gemini AI chatbot, enhancing its capability to remember past conversations. This feature is now available for English-speaking subscribers of the Google…
Android 16 Beta 2 Unveils Enhanced Photography and Health Features
Google has announced the rollout of the second beta version of Android 16, marking another step towards its Q2 release. Initially introduced in November with a developer preview, Android 16…
Google Maps Introduces Weather Incident Reporting to Enhance Driver Safety
Google Maps has introduced a new feature aimed at assisting users in navigating weather-related road issues. This development is currently available for Google Maps on Android Auto and the iPhone…
Instagram Experiments with a Private ‘Dislike’ Button for Comments
Instagram is testing a new feature that introduces a ‘dislike’ button, allowing users to privately express disapproval of comments. The test aims to enhance the quality of discussions on the…
OpenAI Shifts Focus from DEI to Dynamic Teams Amidst Growing Backlash
OpenAI has recently altered its approach to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) by distancing itself from explicit DEI language. This shift comes as the company replaces its diversity commitment webpage…
Nvidia GeForce RTX 5070 Ti Set to Debut Amid Supply Struggles
Nvidia has confirmed the launch of the GeForce RTX 5070 Ti, scheduled for February 20, while delaying the release of the RTX 5070 to March 5. This announcement comes amidst…
Controversy Erupts Over Elon Musk’s Team Accessing Federal Employee Data
A federal judge has blocked the team known as DOGE, led by Elon Musk, from accessing federal employee data, sparking a heated controversy. This decision comes after the Electronic Frontier…
German Antitrust Watchdog Scrutinizes Apple’s App Privacy Framework
Germany’s antitrust watchdog, the Bundeskartellamt (FCO), is intensifying its investigation into Apple’s app privacy framework, an inquiry that began in 2022. The FCO suspects that Apple may not be adhering…
Adobe Expands Creative Horizons with Firefly AI Subscriptions
Adobe has unveiled its new subscription plans for Firefly AI, allowing users to integrate these plans with their Creative Cloud accounts. This development enables unlimited AI image and vector generation…
Reddit Ventures into AI-Powered Search to Enhance User Experience
Reddit, a social media giant known for its expansive community-driven platform, is testing AI-powered search results pages designed to summarize and recommend content across various Reddit communities. This initiative marks…
Google Leverages AI to Safeguard Young Users Across Platforms
Google is stepping up its efforts to protect young users by implementing artificial intelligence (AI) to estimate their ages. This new initiative aims to determine whether a user is over…
OpenAI Updates Model Spec to Ensure Intellectual Freedom
OpenAI has announced an update to its Model Spec, a set of high-level rules guiding its models, including ChatGPT. This update aims to clarify how these models handle sensitive topics,…