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GitHub Copilot launches new limits, costs for ‘premium’ AI models
GitHub Copilot launches new limits, costs for ‘premium’ AI models

Users on the Copilot Pro ($20 every month) tier will receive 300 monthly premium requests from May 5, 2025

OpenAI offers free ChatGPT Plus access to students for limited time
OpenAI offers free ChatGPT Plus access to students for limited time

ChatGPT Plus enables users to upload more files, send more messages, and more

Elon Musk vs Sam Altman: OpenAI jury trial to start in spring 2026
Elon Musk vs Sam Altman: OpenAI jury trial to start in spring 2026

OpenAI is currently raising a funding round of almost $40 billion directed by SoftBank

Meta to launch Llama 4 later this month: Report
Meta to launch Llama 4 later this month: Report

Report suggested that a reason for pushback of Llama 4 model is that it is currently under development

Meta to build data centre in US state to support AI growth
Meta to build data centre in US state to support AI growth

This initiative is part of Meta’s broader plan to expand its AI and cloud infrastructure

TikTok silently launches a new platform to grow community amid US ban
TikTok silently launches a new platform to grow community amid US ban

TikTok plans to bring platform to additional markets in future alongside wider rollout

TikTok ban deadline extends for 75 days amid deal talks
TikTok ban deadline extends for 75 days amid deal talks

US extends TikTok ban deadline for the second time to facilitate potential sale

Amazon launches cutting-edge 'Buy for Me' AI-powered shopping assistant
Amazon launches cutting-edge 'Buy for Me' AI-powered shopping assistant

Amazon's Buy for Me AI agent protected use of encryption sets it apart from competitors like OpenAI, Google

WhatsApp tests advanced chat privacy feature to limit message sharing
WhatsApp tests advanced chat privacy feature to limit message sharing

This updatw will allow WhatsApp users to stop media from automatically saving to their phone’s gallery

Midjourney launches V7, first advanced AI image model in Alpha
Midjourney launches V7, first advanced AI image model in Alpha

V7 stands as Midjourney's first-ever AI model to enable personalisation by default

NASA spots Asteroid 2024 YR4, considered huge risk to Earth
NASA spots Asteroid 2024 YR4, considered huge risk to Earth

Asteroid 2024 YR4 is said to be the smallest object ever, and the biggest and most robust one sent into space

OpenAI shares surprising news for college students
OpenAI shares surprising news for college students

OpenAI has introduced a new initiative for students, raising concern over the use of AI in education

Amazon rolls out AI-powered Alexa+: Here's what's new and missing
Amazon rolls out AI-powered Alexa+: Here's what's new and missing

Alexa+ is priced at $19.99 per month, though Prime members can access it for free

Spotify launches Gen AI ads and programmatic ad buying for advertisers
Spotify launches Gen AI ads and programmatic ad buying for advertisers

Marketers can use Gen AI to create scripts and voiceovers for their audio ads using Spotify Ads Manager

Apple releases iOS 18.5 first beta with two significant updates
Apple releases iOS 18.5 first beta with two significant updates

Apple is all set to launch macOS 15.5, iPadOS 18.5, visionOS 2.5, tvOS 18.5 alongside iOS 18.5 beta 1

Google Messages users face RCS disruption again: Here's how to fix it
Google Messages users face RCS disruption again: Here's how to fix it

Users report numerous complaints regarding the bug after facing RCS activation issue

Sissie Hsiao announces departure from Google Gemini
Sissie Hsiao announces departure from Google Gemini

Sissie Hsiao plans to take short break and return to Google in new role

Meta announces AI-powered ad tools to enhance e-commerce advertising
Meta announces AI-powered ad tools to enhance e-commerce advertising

Meta will continue to explore new features including using Gen AI

Apple to feature advanced camera lens in iPhone 17 Pro
Apple to feature advanced camera lens in iPhone 17 Pro

Apple to reportedly announce iPhone 17 Pro later this year with enhanced capabilities

Amazon makes surprise entry in TikTok bidding war
Amazon makes surprise entry in TikTok bidding war

TikTok bidding war heats up after Amazon makes a last-minute shocking entry

Google updates Gmail for enterprise users to send protected emails
Google updates Gmail for enterprise users to send protected emails

At launch, enterprise users will only be able to send encrypted emails to Gmail users in their organisation

Apple to drop support for A12 bionic devices in iOS 19: Report
Apple to drop support for A12 bionic devices in iOS 19: Report

Apple is also rumoured to drop support for one of its iPad models

Samsung to use advanced battery tech for Galaxy Buds and Ring
Samsung to use advanced battery tech for Galaxy Buds and Ring

Samsung's upgraded battery will provide improved energy density in Galaxy Ring to have longer battery life

iOS 18.4 update: Apple Intelligence expands to EU
iOS 18.4 update: Apple Intelligence expands to EU

Apple Intelligence is now accessible in numerous languages such as French, German, Italian, and more

Amazon unveils Nova Act agent as research preview
Amazon unveils Nova Act agent as research preview

Nova Act, Amazon's latest AI agent is designed to play a vital role in introducing Alexa+ features

ChatGPT's Studio Ghibli-style image generator now available to public for free
ChatGPT's Studio Ghibli-style image generator now available to public for free

OpenAI CEO Altman outlines that the free tier users would be able to generate up to three images per day

OpenAI plans to raise $40 Billion to revolutionize AI tools and infrastructure
OpenAI plans to raise $40 Billion to revolutionize AI tools and infrastructure

OpenAI aims to improve its tools and make them more powerful for the 500 million people who use ChatGPT

WhatsApp's Meta AI will soon help you stay on track with smart reminders
WhatsApp's Meta AI will soon help you stay on track with smart reminders

The new feature will allow Meta AI to send scheduled messages based on user instructions

NASA astronauts speaks to media first time after 9 months stranded in space
NASA astronauts speaks to media first time after 9 months stranded in space

Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams returned to earth in SpaceX capsule earlier in March 2025

Apple to launch M5 iPad Pro, M5 MacBook Pro this year
Apple to launch M5 iPad Pro, M5 MacBook Pro this year

Apple is gearing to release 15+ products this year, including the M5 MacBook Pro and the M5 iPad Pro