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Anker Soundcore Launches Two New Premium Earbuds With AI Translation and Dolby Atmos
Anker's Soundcore released two new premium earbuds. Testing shows the cheaper model is the better buy for most users despite the higher-end version having superior sound and features.
Starbucks Drops Faulty AI Inventory System That Failed to Count
Starbucks scrapped an AI inventory tool after it repeatedly miscounted stock. The system’s failure highlights challenges in retail automation.
Google search botches basic word definitions with AI overhaul
Google's AI Overviews are producing inaccurate definitions for common words like disregard, stop and ignore, replacing previously reliable dictionary results.
DeepMind Veteran Warns AI Benchmarks Are Not Enough
A former DeepMind researcher warns that current benchmarks fail to ensure AI safety. The call for new evaluation methods comes as AI systems grow more powerful.
Meta Launches Forum App to Merge Facebook Groups With AI Chatbot
Meta's new Forum app combines Facebook Groups with an AI assistant to help users find advice and discussions in a dedicated space, challenging Reddit and Google's AI Overview.
DeepSeek locks in lower pricing for V4 Pro as AI competition heats up
DeepSeek makes its V4 Pro price cut permanent, strategically reducing costs to lure developers and challenge rivals in the fast-moving AI market.
Wozniak Tells Students: Your Brain Beats AI
Apple co-founder Steve Wozniak drew cheers from students by reminding them they possess actual intelligence, not artificial.
Google's AI Agents Signal End of Traditional Search as We Know It
Google is redefining search by letting AI agents proactively find information without user prompting. This shift could fundamentally change how we interact with the internet.
Apple to Pay iPhone Owners $250 Million Over Missing AI Features
Apple will pay $250 million to settle a class-action lawsuit over delayed AI features. Eligible iPhone owners can claim part of the settlement. The payout addresses claims Apple misled users about Siri and other AI capabilities.
Pope Francis unveils 'Magnifica Humanitas' to protect human dignity in AI development
Pope Francis launches an academic foundation called 'Magnifica Humanitas' to ensure AI development respects human dignity and moral values.
Waymo Pulls Robotaxis From Highways After Safety Incidents
Waymo suspends highway driving across US markets over construction zone concerns, following a software recall for flood-related incidents.
Fresha Reaches $1 Billion Valuation With KKR Investment
Beauty booking platform Fresha secured $80M from KKR, pushing its valuation to $1 billion. The funding underscores growth in service marketplace tech.
EU Court Case Tests Apple’s Grip on Interoperability
FSFE files a second intervention against Apple at the European Court of Justice, arguing the company must open its ecosystem under the Digital Markets Act.
Samsung Movingstyle M7: A Motorized Monitor That Disappears When Not in Use
Samsung's Movingstyle M7 is a monitor on wheels that hides away in a closet. It targets people who don't want a permanent TV in their living space.
Google Search's AI Overhaul Raises Alarms About Internet Quality
Google's shift to AI-powered search threatens web traffic and content quality.
Grok's Government Adoption Lags, Undermining xAI's Growth Story
Grok appears in only 3 of 400+ government AI use cases per Reuters. The low adoption undercuts xAI's growth story tied to a potential massive SpaceX IPO.
Google Calls Search Monopoly Ruling Flawed in Appeal, Says It Won Fairly
Google appeals its search monopoly ruling, arguing the decision overstepped legal bounds. The company says it won market position through fair competition.
Google's Prototype AI Glasses Put Gemini in Your Line of Sight
Google's prototype Android XR glasses overlay Gemini-powered information like translation and navigation into your view. The device shows real promise but still feels like a work in progress.
AI Tools Boost Skilled Workers More Than Novices, Studies Show
AI amplifies the productivity of experienced workers, widening the skill gap. Research indicates that technical expertise determines who benefits most from AI assistants.