IndustryApple used AI and 3D printing to design and produce the Duo's hingeApple says its first foldable phone, the Duo, includes a hinge manufactured with the aid of artificial intelligence and 3D printing to address common durability issues of foldable devices.2 min read
IndustryGoogle to Invest at Least €13bn in Finnish AI Data Centers, Adding Three New SitesAlphabet-owned Google plans to invest at least €13 billion in Finland over the next two years to expand computing capacity for artificial intelligence, including building three new data centers and enlarging its Hamina campus.3 min read
IndustryWhy most people barely feel AI's effects todayAI's early benefits remain mostly indirect and concentrated among knowledge workers, so everyday life for most people hasn’t changed much yet.6 min read
IndustryApple positions iPhone as primary AI hub, says CEO John TernusAt Apple’s Surprise and Shine event, new CEO John Ternus outlined the company’s AI strategy, declaring the iPhone the best candidate to serve as users’ “intelligent personal hub.” Ternus emphasized on-device processing and stronger data privacy compared with rivals, noting Apple Intelligence runs locally whenever possible.2 min read
IndustryDeepSeek cuts V4-Flash prices as rivals match and undercut its offersDeepSeek reduced prices for its V4-Flash model by up to 60%, returning off-peak rates to their pre‑August hike levels, while leaving Pro-tier pricing unchanged.2 min read
IndustryAI-driven semiconductor boom lifts South Korean corporate revenue and profit to record highsSouth Korean companies posted record revenue and profitability in Q2, led by a surge in semiconductor production tied to investments in artificial intelligence infrastructure, according to data from the Bank of Korea.2 min read
IndustryRamp data shows AI spending growth slowed in August, raising questions for model-buildersSpending data from Ramp covering 70,000 companies indicates AI tool purchases rose only marginally in August, with 56% of its customers paying for AI products—up 0.4 points from July.3 min read
IndustryMajor appliance makers promise seamless home automation at IFA 2026, but everyday chores remain unsolvedAt IFA 2026 in Berlin, Hisense, TCL and LG showcased device ecosystems that use on-device AI to anticipate users’ needs—scheduling cooking, adjusting lighting, and even notifying relatives if an elderly person deviates from routines.3 min read
IndustryMastercard: AI agents likely to handle routine purchases for over 10% of online shoppers by 2030A Mastercard report forecasts that by 2030 more than one in ten online shoppers may routinely use AI agents to buy goods on their behalf, with groceries, medicines and subscriptions expected to be the first categories affected.4 min read
IndustryPwC Says Global AI Infrastructure Spending Could Top $31 Trillion by 2050PwC analysts project that global spending on AI infrastructure could exceed $31 trillion through 2050 as companies accelerate data center and chip deals.2 min read
IndustryMeeting with GPT-6 users in San Francisco on September 16The team working on developing GPT-6 is organizing an event in San Francisco on September 16 where participants can discuss the model, future development directions, and take part in community programs; application deadline: September 10.1 min read
IndustryTikTok to build 150 MW data centre in Kouvola as part of Project CloverTikTok will construct a 150 megawatt data centre in Kouvola, Finland, under its €12 billion Project Clover initiative to bolster protection of EU users' data.2 min read
