YouTube Tests Putting Playback Speed Behind a Paywall

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 sale of Nvidia H200 graphics cards to China.

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 launched Colossus 2, the world’s first AI training cluster.

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,…

Alibaba And Ant Group Raise $30 Million In Funding For Startup NatureSelect

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…

Threads Gains Ground Against X Amid Mobile Boom

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…

Renting the Future: Why Bezos Thinks Your Next PC Won’t Sit Under the Desk

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 Expands Its AI Strategy With Google Gemini Partnership

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…

Global Smartphone Market 2025: Apple Leads, Growth Slows Ahead

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 Rethink Amazon and Oracle as AI Spending Turns Strategic

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…

Telegram 2026 Update Brings AI Summaries and Sleek Design to iOS

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 Moment for Audi as E5 Sportback Takes China Car of the Year 2026

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,…