IndustryVeteran Tech Founders Return to AI: Why Established Leaders Are Rejoining the FieldA number of successful former founders and executives are moving back into hands-on AI work, citing a fear of missing the pivotal moment in large language models and the opportunity to build influential products.3 min read
IndustryUber expands beyond rides: travel services, AV Labs data push, and financial experimentsOver the past year Uber has quietly broadened its app beyond ride-hailing and delivery to include hotel bookings via Expedia, boat rentals in Europe and concierge shopping.5 min read
IndustryShare of open-weight models increased in processing gateway tokensFresh data show that open-weight models handled 29% of gateway tokens, up from 11% in April, indicating a significant increase since April.1 min read
IndustryNadella warns firms pay twice for AI use, urges data ownership and model portabilityMicrosoft CEO Satya Nadella warned in a Monday blog post that companies effectively pay twice for AI: once in fees and again by handing over proprietary knowledge through prompts, feedback and corrections.3 min read
IndustryOpenAI ChatGPT available again on WhatsApp in the European Economic AreaOpenAI ChatGPT is available again on WhatsApp in the European Economic Area (EEA); the 1-800-CHATGPT verified contact can be used via messaging for questions, image uploads, voice messages, image generation, and multilingual communication.1 min read
IndustryMemory shortages and AI-driven chip demand are pushing console prices upRising demand for memory from AI data centers and shifting semiconductor production are driving up the component costs that matter most for modern consoles, pushing manufacturers toward digital-only releases and narrowing pricing options.4 min read
IndustryGoogle DeepMind launches Gemini-powered ATL Saathi pilot to support Atal Tinkering Labs teachersGoogle DeepMind has launched a live pilot of ATL Saathi, a Gemini-powered web assistant intended to support teachers in India’s Atal Tinkering Labs (ATL).4 min read
IndustryTech Giants Pivot to Wearable AI: Smart Glasses and an Ecosystem Beyond the PhoneMajor technology companies including Apple, Meta, Google and Samsung are developing wearable devices — notably AI-enabled smart glasses — that could shift many tasks away from smartphones.4 min read
IndustryAnthropic introduces rupee pricing for Claude in India but UPI payments remain unavailableAnthropic has started showing Indian rupee prices for its Claude models on web and mobile for some users, reflecting India’s importance as its second-largest market.2 min read
IndustryWaze adds Gemini-powered personalized routing, conversational reporting and motorcycle modeWaze is introducing several AI-driven features powered by Google’s Gemini assistant, including personalized route suggestions based on trip history and city traffic patterns, conversational destination search, and a Motorcycle mode that accounts for two‑wheeler shortcuts and hazards.3 min read
IndustryGoogle joins German fusion startup Proxima Fusion as strategic investor in €400m roundGoogle has joined a €400 million funding round for German fusion startup Proxima Fusion as a strategic investor, valuing the company at €2.4 billion.3 min read
IndustryWaze adds Google Gemini AI and new voice-driven features for personalized routingWaze is integrating Google Gemini to bring more personalized route suggestions and expanded voice-driven controls.2 min read
