Google Says AI Now Writes 25% of Its Code
Google’s embrace of artificial intelligence isn’t a theoretical experiment; it’s transforming the tech giant’s core operations. CEO Sundar Pichai disclosed during Alphabet’s third-quarter earnings call that AI now generates more…
Google Maps Gets Smarter with Gemini AI Integration
Google is rolling out a suite of new AI-powered features in Google Maps, all powered by its generative AI model, Gemini. The updates, announced on Thursday, aim to enhance user…
ChatGPT Search Brings Web Answers Inside the Chat
OpenAI has officially launched ChatGPT Search, a feature that combines AI-powered chatbot responses with real-time web search capabilities. ChatGPT Search represents an upgrade from the SearchGPT prototype announced earlier this…
Elon Musk’s xAI Supercomputer Set to Hit 200,000 Nvidia GPUs
Elon Musk’s xAI is charging forward with a supercomputer expansion in Memphis, Tennessee, adding 100,000 Nvidia GPUs to the facility’s existing 100,000, doubling its power in one of the most…
LinkedIn Unveils AI Hiring Assistant for Recruiters
LinkedIn, the professional networking platform owned by Microsoft, is launching Hiring Assistant, its first AI-driven agent tailored specifically for the recruitment sector. Targeting one of LinkedIn’s most lucrative user segments,…
Amazon Ending Kindle Vella After Three Years
Amazon is pulling the plug on Kindle Vella, its experiment with episodic storytelling, after lackluster results since the platform launched in 2021. The company confirmed that Kindle Vella will officially…
India’s Central Bank Clears Jio Payment Solutions for Digital Payment Services
India’s Jio Payment Solutions, a subsidiary of Mukesh Ambani’s Reliance Group firm Jio Financial Services, has received authorization from the country’s central bank to operate as an online payment aggregator.…
Sony Closes Firewalk Studios After Concord’s Launch Struggles
Sony Interactive Entertainment has just closed the doors on Firewalk Studios and axed its latest team shooter, Concord, only two weeks post-launch. The $40 game faced fierce competition in a…
Samsung Prepares Dual Galaxy Z Fold7 Launch for 2025
Samsung is reportedly gearing up to launch two versions of its Galaxy Z Fold7 next year, building anticipation among tech enthusiasts and fans of foldable smartphones. According to GalaxyClub, the…
Rufus, Amazon’s AI Shopping Assistant, Finally Lands in Europe
Amazon’s AI-powered shopping chatbot, Rufus, is officially making its way across Europe. After launching stateside in February and landing in the U.K. last month, Rufus is now available in beta…
ByteDance Founder Zhang Yiming Becomes China’s Wealthiest Individual
ByteDance founder Zhang Yiming has claimed the title of China’s wealthiest individual, with a personal fortune reaching $49.3 billion, according to the annual Hurun China Rich List released Tuesday. At…
China Prepares to Launch New Crew to Its Orbiting Space Station Wednesday
China is set to launch its next crewed mission to the Tiangong space station early Wednesday, continuing its stride toward becoming a dominant force in space exploration. The three-member crew—two…
Brazil Sues Meta, TikTok, and Kwai for Failing to Protect Minors
Brazil’s Collective Defense Institute (IDC) has launched two lawsuits against the Brazilian branches of Meta, TikTok, and the short-form video app Kwai, accusing them of failing to implement protections to…
AI Surge Puts Europe’s Data Centers and Environmental Goals at Odds
The rise of artificial intelligence is prompting European data center developers to confront environmental challenges, as growing demand for high-powered, energy-intensive facilities pressures the industry to adapt. AI’s increasing reliance…
GitHub’s Copilot Now Supports Models from OpenAI, Google, and Anthropic
GitHub has unveiled a multi-model approach for its Copilot tool, now allowing developers to switch between AI models from Anthropic, Google, and OpenAI. This major shift provides more flexibility for…
Indonesia Bans iPhone 16 Sales as Apple Falls Short on Local Investment
Apple’s newest iPhone 16 lineup, the Apple Watch Series 10, and other recently announced devices are now banned from sale in Indonesia after the company failed to meet local investment…
US Finalizes AI and Tech Investment Restrictions in China
The Biden administration announced on Monday that it has finalized rules limiting U.S. investments in specific technology sectors in China, including artificial intelligence, to safeguard national security. Initially proposed in…
Google Expands AI Overviews to Over 100 Countries
Google is pushing its AI Overviews, a feature delivering quick-hit summaries at the top of search results, to more than 100 countries, aiming to reach over 1 billion users monthly.…
Grok’s New Update Lets X Users Ask Questions About Images
Elon Musk’s AI-focused venture, xAI, has upgraded its chatbot Grok with image-recognition capabilities, allowing users to upload images and receive interpretive responses from the AI. The update, announced Monday by…
Tata Technologies’ Profit Slips Again as Global EV Market Cools
India’s Tata Technologies reported a profit decline for the third consecutive quarter, impacted by a global slowdown in electric vehicle (EV) demand. The engineering and technology services provider, which primarily…