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Your home calendar just got a lot smarter and cheaper, PLUS - Image models boost app installs by a factor of six!
New AI image models are driving explosive growth for mobile apps, with downloads surging up to six times higher than traditional updates. ChatGPT and Gemini saw significant boosts after their respective launches.
Your favorite comic was just used without permission, PLUS - AI models outperform doctors at initial triage!
A new study shows OpenAI's LLMs perform on par or better than human physicians during ER triage. The o1 model got the exact diagnosis in 67% of cases, compared to 50-55% for doctors.
Ask.com is officially history after 30 years of Q&A, PLUS - Meta's Business Model in Crosshairs Over Kids' Safety!
The state of New Mexico is pushing for strict age verification and encryption limits on Meta, impacting users under 18. The trial could set a precedent for other states to follow.
Coatue's Big Bet on Rural Data Centers for AI, PLUS - See how much that item has really changed over a year!
Amazon now lets users track price changes for products over the past year, not just 30 or 90 days. Available in US, UK, and India ahead of Prime Day.
Mac sales beat forecasts, driven by AI workloads, PLUS - iPhone revenue hits all-time high as supply chain tightens!
Apple reports record-breaking iPhone revenue at $57 billion, despite supply chain constraints. The company also launches a budget-friendly MacBook Neo starting at $599.
Early OpenAI emails show Musk's big role, but also early tensions, PLUS - Ubuntu's New AI Features Are Coming — Opt-In Only!
Canonical is rolling out AI features to Ubuntu, starting with a preview in version 26.10. Users can opt-in and remove any unwanted AI tools like speech-to-text or agentic AI for troubleshooting.
Musk casts himself as hero in AI charity trial, PLUS - Microsoft's grip on OpenAI loosens as AWS steps in with new AI tools!
OpenAI and AWS announce a collaboration allowing AWS to offer OpenAI’s latest models including Codex and the new Bedrock Managed Agents service. This move signals a shift from Microsoft's dominance in AI partnerships.
Jury picked with mixed feelings on Musk and AI, PLUS - Urban India's On-Demand Home Services Get a Major Boost!
On-demand home services startup Snabbit has closed a $56 million Series D round, valuing the company at around $350 million. The funding will fuel growth as demand surges.
Meta's Top AI Talent Flee to Thinking Machines Lab, PLUS - Your cloud bill is about to get interesting!
Meta just signed a massive deal with AWS, dumping its previous $10 billion agreement with Google Cloud. The move will see Meta use millions of ARM-based Graviton chips for AI-related compute needs.
Your security clearance just got a lot more complicated, PLUS - Your Meta login just got a whole lot simpler!
Meta's rolling out a unified account system, simplifying user experience across its ecosystem. With 200M users affected, here's how it'll change your login process.