OpenAI launches Astra, its powerful (and controversial) new model
OpenAI claims that Astra represents “a new frontier on computer and browser use,” and that it handles tasks with unmatched “speed, accuracy, and safety.”
Qualcomm backs Ultrahuman in $70M round on bet to turn smart rings into computers
Ultrahuman is targeting a $200 million annual revenue run rate by January 2027 as it builds a new Qualcomm-powered smart ring.
Circular unveils Ring 3 series with contactless payments and on-finger vibration alerts
The Circular Ring 3 series announcement comes amid a year of heightened competition in the smart ring market, following the launches of the Oura Ring 5 and RingConn Gen 3.
Nvidia strikes $12.9bn deal to buy AI platform Hugging Face
The deal gives Nvidia control of a leading open-source AI platform and developer community.
Ollie is betting its focus on privacy can help it win the AI assistant race
The family-focused AI assistant wants access to the details of your everyday life, but says it won’t use that data to train AI models or share it with others.
Google launches AI voice features in Gmail, Docs, and Keep
Users can search for emails or draft documents using the new conversational feature.
Why the Courts Are Hesitant to Punish Tech Giants Like Meta and Google
After finding antitrust violations, federal courts have been reluctant to impose harsh sanctions. They fear meddling in markets where technology is racing ahead.
Google’s latest AI weather model gives you no excuse to forget your umbrella
WeatherNext 3 is the latest wave of a sea change in meteorology brought out by deep learning techniques. Google says it will start feeding into weather information users see in search, Google Maps, and Gemini.
TikTok comments are getting more interactive with voice comments, polls, and more
With the additions, the app is borrowing features from messaging apps as it looks to deepen engagement on its platform.
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