YouTube is experimenting with a controversial change that could turn one of its most-used features into a paid perk. According to user reports, the platform is testing whether playback speed controls should be limited to Premium subscribers. The experiment appears to divide users into separate groups. Some accounts retain free access to playback speed controls, while others see the feature…
The Trump administration has approved the export of Nvidia’s H200 artificial intelligence chips to China, introducing strict volume limits as part of a broader effort to balance economic interests with national security concerns. According to the US Department of Commerce’s Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS), Nvidia may ship H200 processors to China only if total volumes do not exceed…
xAI has officially brought its Colossus 2 supercomputer online, marking a new milestone in large-scale AI infrastructure. According to Elon Musk, the system is now operating at one gigawatt of power, making it the first AI training cluster in the world to reach that scale. The new system is designed to train xAI’s Grok language models. Together with Colossus 1,…
AI companionship startup NatureSelect has raised more than $30 million in a new investment round backed by Alibaba and Ant Group, signaling growing interest in emotionally intelligent artificial intelligence. The funding positions the company as a rising player in a fast-evolving sector focused on human-like digital interaction. Founded with the goal of integrating AI more deeply into everyday life, NatureSelect…
Meta’s Threads has officially overtaken X on mobile daily usage. New stats from Similarweb show Threads with 141.5 million daily mobile users versus X’s 125 million. The rise is attributed more to steady growth and feature expansion than recent scandals surrounding X’s AI tool, Grok. Cross-promotion across Facebook and Instagram plays a major role. Users are introduced to Threads via…
Recent comments attributed to Jeff Bezos are resurfacing with fresh urgency as the global RAM shortage collides with the AI boom. The Amazon founder has long argued that personal computing will follow the same path as electricity: first local and expensive, later centralized and rented from the grid. With memory manufacturers prioritizing AI data centers, that idea suddenly feels less…
Apple has taken a notable step in its artificial intelligence roadmap by signing a multiyear agreement with Google to use Gemini models for Apple Intelligence. The deal deepens a long-standing relationship between the two tech giants and places Google’s AI technology at the core of future Apple features, including a more capable and personalized Siri.Rather than outsourcing control entirely, Apple…
The global smartphone industry recorded modest expansion in 2025, with shipments rising 2% year over year. At the center of this recovery was Apple, which claimed the top position with a 20% market share and double-digit annual growth. Premium smartphones played a key role in the rebound, particularly as consumers in emerging markets gained access to 5G networks and installment-based…
Markets have long treated Amazon and Oracle as second-tier AI bets, yet new analysis from Deutsche Bank suggests that view is starting to crack. Despite investor doubt, both companies sit at the center of the global AI infrastructure race, quietly expanding capacity while attention drifts elsewhere.Recent data points highlight Amazon Web Services preparing to add roughly 15 gigawatts of capacity…
Kicking off 2026, Telegram has rolled out a major update for iOS users, combining cutting-edge design with AI-powered productivity tools. The standout feature is AI summaries: long channel posts and Instant View pages now automatically generate concise recaps. This keeps users up to date with the latest news while saving time, especially for those following multiple channels. These AI summaries…
Breakthrough recognition arrived for Audi’s China-exclusive strategy after the AUDI E5 Sportback secured the 2026 China Car of the Year title. The award, decided by a panel of industry media experts, marks the first time a model from the young AUDI brand has taken the top honor, barely a year after launch.Critically, the win highlights Audi’s dual-brand approach in China,…
BlackRock Inc. is ramping up its hiring efforts to support the next phase of its digital asset initiatives. The firm is recruiting senior leaders in New York and Singapore to oversee crypto, stablecoins, and tokenization projects. Openings range from associate to senior leadership positions, covering product strategy, research, fund services, and compliance. This expansion follows BlackRock’s growing involvement in cryptocurrency…
Electric vehicle charging may soon feel as routine as stopping at a gas station. Chinese automaker BYD has unveiled real-world demonstrations of its new ultra-fast charging technology, showing an EV gaining nearly 250 miles of driving range in just five minutes. The breakthrough comes from BYD’s Super e-Platform, a 1000-volt architecture paired with the company’s Flash Charging Battery. The system…
South Korean authorities have arrested ten former Samsung Electronics employees accused of leaking advanced DRAM manufacturing technology to Chinese memory maker ChangXin Memory Technologies (CXMT). The case marks one of the country’s most serious industrial espionage investigations in recent years. According to prosecutors, the group included senior engineers and executives who allegedly transferred 10-nanometer DRAM know-how — a technology once…
TikTok is restructuring its U.S. business after ByteDance agreed to transfer operational control to a new joint venture dominated by American and international investors, marking a significant step toward compliance with U.S. legislation targeting foreign ownership of sensitive digital platforms. The new structure gives investors including Oracle, Silver Lake and MGX a combined 80.1% ownership, while ByteDance keeps a minority…
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