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Amazon-owned Ring has unveiled a new artificial intelligence feature that aims to make its doorbells and security cameras significantly smarter. The update, announced Wednesday, enables devices to provide users with highly specific, real-time text descriptions of motion activity occurring on their p
Apple has reportedly held early-stage internal discussions about a potential bid for artificial intelligence search startup Perplexity, according to Bloomberg News. The talks, which have not yet advanced to formal negotiations with Perplexity’s management, reflect Apple’s growing interest in bolster
Microsoft researchers have announced the development of the largest 1-bit AI model to date, marking a significant leap in AI efficiency and accessibility. The model, called BitNet b1.58 2B4T, is openly available under an MIT license and is designed to run effectively on CPUs, including Apple’s M2 ch
OpenAI has announced that it will retire GPT-4, the artificial intelligence model that powered ChatGPT since March 2023, from its flagship chatbot by the end of April. The move marks a significant transition in the evolution of OpenAI’s technology, with GPT-4o set to fully replace GPT-4 in ChatGPT s
Alphabet Inc.’s Google has laid off several hundred employees from its Platforms and Devices unit, which includes teams working on the Android operating system, Pixel hardware, and the Chrome browser. The job cuts, first reported by The Information and citing a source with direct knowledge of the ma
Apple is reportedly preparing a substantial redesign of its flagship device in time for its 20th anniversary next year. According to Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman, the tech giant is planning a “major shake-up” to commemorate two decades of the iPhone, including the long-anticipated launch of a foldable mo
As the U.S. government’s April 5 deadline for TikTok to secure a non-Chinese buyer looms, the list of potential suitors is expanding rapidly. Among the latest contenders are e-commerce giant Amazon and a consortium led by Tim Stokely, the founder of OnlyFans, adding new momentum to a high-stakes rac
Google has announced a landmark deal to acquire rapidly growing cybersecurity company Wiz for $32 billion, marking its largest-ever acquisition. The all-cash deal underscores Google’s strong commitment to bolstering its cloud security capabilities amid the rapid growth of artificial intelligence (AI
Samsung has announced the official rollout of One UI 7, set to begin on April 7. This new version of Samsung’s custom user interface brings a bold redesign aimed at improving personalization and enhancing user control. One UI 7 is designed to offer a more intuitive and streamlined experience, featur
Apple’s upcoming iPhone 17 “Air,” slated for release this fall, represents a significant shift in the company’s smartphone strategy. Following a formula of releasing four iPhones annually since 2020, Apple is introducing a fresh approach with the addition of a thinner, more efficient device position
Apple Ihas confirmed a significant delay in its ambitious plans to enhance Siri, its digital assistant, with AI-driven personalized features. Originally slated for the upcoming iOS 18.4 update this April, the advanced capabilities that would allow Siri to tap into personal data for more tailored res
In what has been described as the largest cryptocurrency theft in history, hackers who stole approximately $1.4 billion from the crypto exchange Bybit have moved nearly all the stolen funds into Bitcoin. Experts have indicated that this marks the first phase of a sophisticated money-laundering opera
Skype, the once-dominant internet calling service that revolutionized global communication, will officially shut down on May 5, 2025, Microsoft announced on Friday. The decision to retire the platform, which was founded in 2003, marks the end of an era for a service that played a pivotal role in how
Amazon is now said to be postponing the launch of the much-anticipated, and most awaited, AI-enabled version of Alexa; another delay to watch from a virtual assistant’s rollout. The product will still be seen by the public on February 26, but as was revealed by Washington Post, its launch for the ge
Apple CEO Tim Cook confirmed on Thursday with a post on X, teasing the “newest member of the family,” set to launch on February 19. While Cook’s message left much to speculation, many industry insiders are pointing to the long-anticipated arrival of a fourth-generation iPhone SE, Apple’s budget-frie
After years of speculation, Apple is finally preparing to announce the much-anticipated redesigned iPhone SE 4, with an official launch expected as early as next week, according to Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman. Sources familiar with the matter suggest that the iPhone SE 4 could go on sale later in the mo
John Schulman, a co-founder of OpenAI, has left his position at the artificial intelligence startup Anthropic, the company confirmed late Wednesday. Schulman’s departure marks a significant change for Anthropic, which has emerged as a key competitor to OpenAI in the rapidly growing AI foundation mod
Many Garmin smartwatch users woke up to a frustrating surprise on Tuesday morning as their devices became stuck in an unresponsive boot loop. The issue, which displays a “blue triangle of death” or a frozen boot screen, has left users unable to access their watches. Reports of the malfunction have s
Costco customers recently made headlines for their passionate—and sometimes chaotic—pursuit of a highly sought-after item: Pokémon cards. The release of the Pokémon Trading Card Game’s Blooming Waters Premium Collection sparked frenzy at several Costco locations, with fans and collectors vying to se
Apple has temporarily disabled its artificial intelligence-powered news summaries feature following widespread criticism, including from British media outlets, over inaccuracies in its implementation. The change, announced Thursday in a developer software update, reflects ongoing challenges in deplo
Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates has admitted that mismanagement during his leadership cost the tech giant a historic opportunity to dominate the mobile operating system market, a space now largely controlled by Google’s Android. In a candid interview with Eventbrite CEO Julia Hartz, Gates called the
Samsung is expanding its AI Subscription Club to include Galaxy smartphones and the much-anticipated Ballie AI robot, according to reports from South Korea’s ETNews. Han Jong-hee, vice chair of Samsung Electronics, confirmed the rollout, signaling the company’s deeper commitment to integrating AI-po
NVIDIA CEO Jensen Huang took the stage at CES 2025 to unveil the company’s highly anticipated Blackwell series GPUs, marking the debut of the RTX 50 family. On the same day NVIDIA briefly became the world’s most valuable company, the announcement highlighted the company’s ambitious leap in graphics
At CES 2025, Samsung unveiled new innovations for its television lineup, bringing features previously exclusive to its Galaxy devices to the big screen. The headline addition is Live Translate, a real-time translation tool for live broadcasts, which promises to enhance the viewing experience for mul
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