Meta’s Scale AI Investment Sparks OpenAI’s Decision to End Partnership
June 19, 2025 – OpenAI is in the process of winding down its partnership with Scale AI and severing ties with the data supplier following Meta’s recent collaboration with the company, a spokesperson for OpenAI informed Bloomberg on Wednesday. This move represents a significant shift from OpenAI’s earlier stance. Previously, Sarah Friar, the Chief Financial…
Google’s Search Live Voice Search: Engage in Conversations for Quick Answers
June 19, 2025 – Google has officially rolled out its brand-new Search Live voice search feature today in the United States for both iOS and Android applications. This innovative tool is built upon the Gemini model, and users can access it by activating the AI mode within the Labs section. Once enabled, they can engage…
Smart Roadster’s Potential Return: Execs Say ‘No Rush’ for Now
June 19, 2025 – Smart is reportedly gearing up to introduce a new generation of its iconic ForTwo city car, a move that could potentially pave the way for the return of the Smart Roadster, as reported by Auto Express on the 16th. The Roadster, which made its debut in 2003, was a compact and…
xAI’s Financial Gap: 13BAnnualBurnvs.500M Revenue Prediction Poses Huge Challenge
June 19, 2025 – Bloomberg reported yesterday that Elon Musk’s AI venture, xAI, is pouring substantial resources into developing cutting-edge AI models like Grok, with massive investments in server clusters and specialized chips. The company is reportedly burning through $1 billion each month to fuel its ambitious projects. Projections indicate that xAI’s annual expenditures could…
Microsoft Slated for Another Round of Layoffs Early Next Month, Sales Division in the Crosshairs
June 19, 2025 – Bloomberg revealed today that Microsoft is gearing up for another round of job cuts, with thousands of positions expected to be eliminated, primarily hitting the sales division. This move is part of the company’s ongoing efforts to streamline its workforce while simultaneously ramping up investments in artificial intelligence. Sources familiar with…
OpenAI’s Altman Reveals GPT-5 Expected to Debut This Summer
June 19, 2025 – In the latest episode of OpenAI’s podcast released today, CEO Sam Altman revealed that GPT-5 is anticipated to launch this summer, marking a significant leap in the company’s generative AI capabilities. However, a precise release date remains unconfirmed. According to Business Insider, GPT-5 is set to outperform its predecessor, GPT-4, by…
Altman: Meta’s $100M Offers to Poach OpenAI Talent Fall Flat
June 18, 2025 – Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg is ramping up recruitment efforts to lure top AI researchers from OpenAI and Google DeepMind into his newly formed superintelligence unit, TechCrunch reported today. The company is said to be offering eye-popping compensation packages—including salaries and signing bonuses totaling up to $100 million—to entice talent to join…
Tesla’s Grok In-Car AI Assistant Set to Launch: Multi-Personality Customization for AMD Models First
June 18, 2025 – Tesla has yet to integrate its AI assistant, Grok, into its vehicles, but hidden within firmware code are hints of a more immersive and interactive experience on the horizon. CEO Elon Musk hinted months ago that Grok would soon make its way into Tesla cars, and with the company’s planned rollout…
TikTok Set to Launch Live Shopping in Japan This Month
June 18, 2025 – According to a report by Nikkei News on the 17th, TikTok is gearing up to launch its e-commerce operations in Japan as early as the end of this month. The platform’s key selling point will be its “live shopping” feature, which allows users to view products being demonstrated in real-time during…
iOS 26 Unveils Enhanced iPhone Screenshot Experience: HDR & Visual Intelligence Take Center Stage
June 18, 2025 – Apple has rolled out several enhancements to the screenshot functionality for iPhone users in its latest iOS 26 update, as reported by MacRumors today. The tech giant has introduced a dedicated “Screenshot” settings menu, featuring three key improvements: HDR screenshot capabilities, a manual toggle for CarPlay screenshots, and the integration of…