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Elon Musk highlights chip manufacturing plans for Tesla and SpaceX
Elon Musk highlights chip manufacturing plans for Tesla and SpaceX

Elon Musk is aiming to manufacture the chips that can support nearly 100 to 200 gigawatts of computing power every year on Earth

Apple introduces iOS 26.3.1 (a) update with Background Security Improvement
Apple introduces iOS 26.3.1 (a) update with Background Security Improvement

Apple's latest update is reminiscent of the Rapid Security Responses that the company launched in 2023

WhatsApp to release 15-minute auto-delete message soon
WhatsApp to release 15-minute auto-delete message soon

WhatsApp’s upcoming feature is currently under development and is not yet available to beta testers

OpenAI to expand ads to all Go and Free version ChatGPT users
OpenAI to expand ads to all Go and Free version ChatGPT users

OpenAI is reportedly exploring advertising as the latest revenue stream due to an exponential spike in ChatGPT usage

OpenAI plans major hiring by end-2026 to close gap with AI competitors
OpenAI plans major hiring by end-2026 to close gap with AI competitors

OpenAI to nearly double workforce to 8,000, focuses on product development and sales

Perplexity brings AI-centric browser Comet to iPhone
Perplexity brings AI-centric browser Comet to iPhone

Perplexity’s Comet is free to install, with optional paid subscribers, though an iPad version has not available yet

How artificial intelligence is transforming modern warfare?
How artificial intelligence is transforming modern warfare?

Here are a few ways artificial intelligence is transforming modern conflicts

Meta to bring AI system to replace external vendors
Meta to bring AI system to replace external vendors

Meta launches AI support assistants on Facebook and Instagram, designed to assist in resolving account issues for users

Meta reconsiders plan to shut down VR metaverse
Meta reconsiders plan to shut down VR metaverse

VR will now worlds remain accessible and Horizon Worlds VR app will be available for all users to install 'for the foreseeable future'

Amazon expands Alexa+ AI agent to the UK for first time
Amazon expands Alexa+ AI agent to the UK for first time

Alexa+ will work with new Echo devices, Fire TV, and the Alexa app, and can carry conversational context from one device to another

Meta set to halt major metaverse product for VR headsets
Meta set to halt major metaverse product for VR headsets

Meta is shutting down of the VR variant of Horizon Worlds this June as it moves to a mobile-only platform

Is X down? Users report widespread outage with app
Is X down? Users report widespread outage with app

X outage affected tens of thousands of users around the world, including the United States and United Kingdom, more

Pentagon describes Anthropic as ‘unacceptable risk’ to national security
Pentagon describes Anthropic as ‘unacceptable risk’ to national security

As per Pentagon, Anthropic might 'attempt to disable its technology or preemptively alter the behavior of its model'

Google’s Personal Intelligence features now available for all US users
Google’s Personal Intelligence features now available for all US users

Personal Intelligence is accessible in AI Mode in Search, the Gemini app, and Gemini in Chrome

WhatsApp introduces ‘Guest chat’ feature for beta testers
WhatsApp introduces ‘Guest chat’ feature for beta testers

WhatsApp’s Guest chats feature will allow conversations with non-users without wanting them to install a new app

Nvidia introduces NemoClaw with excellent AI-powered capabilities
Nvidia introduces NemoClaw with excellent AI-powered capabilities

Nvidia’s first new tool, NemoClaw, enhances the safety and output quality of OpenClaw

NVIDIA announces DLSS 5 to transform gaming visuals into near-cinematic realism
NVIDIA announces DLSS 5 to transform gaming visuals into near-cinematic realism

DLSS 5 is scheduled to launch this fall, promising to bring a set of latest benchmarks for real-time

Apple unveils AirPods Max with cutting-edge features: Check price
Apple unveils AirPods Max with cutting-edge features: Check price

AirPods Max 2 brings more intelligent and convenient features, including Conversation awareness, more

TikTok, Meta accused of risking safety to win algorithm battles, insiders claim
TikTok, Meta accused of risking safety to win algorithm battles, insiders claim

Both tech giants have dismissed the accusations, stating they are deeply concerned about user’s safety

Micron to build new chip facility in ​Taiwan at newly acquired Tongluo site
Micron to build new chip facility in ​Taiwan at newly acquired Tongluo site

Taiwan has seen major spike of 15.1% gain over the past week, indicating the market core focus on developments of AI

Apple iPhone 18 Pro price leaked ahead of launch
Apple iPhone 18 Pro price leaked ahead of launch

Apple’s new iPhone 18 series is widely expected to be released in September

Musk announces timeline for Tesla's mega AI chip fab project
Musk announces timeline for Tesla's mega AI chip fab project

The Terafab project, which will develop artificial intelligence ​chips, is set to be launched within a week, Musk stated

ByteDance holds release of recently announced video AI model
ByteDance holds release of recently announced video AI model

Seedance 2.0 suspension reportedly comes after copyright disputes with some companies

Instagram to remove end-to-end encryption from May 8
Instagram to remove end-to-end encryption from May 8

This move has sparked concerns among users and experts that unencrypted DMs could train AI models

Facebook introduces advanced features to detect impersonators
Facebook introduces advanced features to detect impersonators

Facebook is now experimenting with improvements to its content protection features

Meta to lay off nearly 20% workforce: Here's reason behind it
Meta to lay off nearly 20% workforce: Here's reason behind it

Meta laid off nearly 11,000 workers in November 2022, nearly 13% of its workforce at the time

Spotify introduces highly-requested personalisation feature for beta testers
Spotify introduces highly-requested personalisation feature for beta testers

Spotify’s new personalisation feature will let you edit your Taste Profile to control your recommendations

Amazon announces Prime Video Ultra tier only for US users
Amazon announces Prime Video Ultra tier only for US users

Prime Video Ultra subscription tier offers a range of exclusive benefits, including access to 4K/UHD streaming, more

Google Maps introduces major redesign update in years
Google Maps introduces major redesign update in years

Google is billing the new 'Immersive Navigation' mode as the major update to driving directions in Maps

Adobe CEO Shantanu Narayen to exit after 18 years at company
Adobe CEO Shantanu Narayen to exit after 18 years at company

Adobe’s shares plunged 7% in extended trading following Shantanu Narayen’s exit announcement