ILM unveils Star Wars: Beyond Victory, a mixed reality playset for Meta Quest headsets, offering fans an immersive way to experience the Star Wars galaxy through podracing and more.
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Archer unveils its vision for air taxi services in New York City, promising to connect Manhattan to major airports in just minutes, though regulatory hurdles remain.
OpenAI introduces o3 and o4-mini, its latest AI models capable of advanced reasoning with images, alongside a new coding agent, Codex CLI, marking a significant leap in AI capabilities.
OpenAI is venturing into social media with an X clone, aiming to secure a steady stream of high-quality training data for its AI models, amidst fierce competition in the AI space.
Exploring whether integrating Google’s Gemini AI into Samsung’s Ballie robot truly enhances its functionality or if it’s just a superficial upgrade.
Subaru unveils the 2026 Trailseeker EV, showcasing impressive off-road capabilities and performance, albeit with a modest range and charging speed.
Elon Musk’s xAI introduces Grok Studio, a canvas-like feature for Grok users to create documents and basic apps collaboratively, now with Google Drive integration.
OpenAI has welcomed the co-founders of Context.ai, a startup specializing in AI model evaluations, marking a strategic move to enhance its developer tools.
Microsoft’s Copilot AI is transforming the Windows experience, offering practical benefits and a competitive edge over macOS in the ongoing battle between the two operating systems.
Waymo is set to begin testing its self-driving taxi technology in Tokyo, marking its first international deployment outside the US, with a fleet of 25 electric Jaguar I-PACE vehicles.
Elon Musk’s merger of xAI and X is a bold move towards AGI dominance, leveraging X’s data and platform for xAI’s AI ambitions, despite financial and regulatory challenges.
A group of ex-OpenAI employees has filed an amicus brief supporting Elon Musk’s lawsuit against OpenAI, arguing the company’s move to for-profit status undermines its original mission to benefit humanity.
Tesla has temporarily stopped selling its Model S and X in China due to high tariffs, focusing instead on its locally produced Model 3 and Y.
Explore the journey of ChatGPT, OpenAI’s AI-powered chatbot, from its launch to becoming a global sensation with 300 million weekly active users, and its impact on technology and society.
Tesla’s RWD Cybertruck is now available for $69,990, offering 350 miles of range but missing several key features initially promised, amidst reports of sluggish sales.
OpenAI has rolled out a significant upgrade to ChatGPT’s memory capabilities, enabling it to reference past conversations for more personalized responses, now available for Pro users with wider rollout plans.
Google unveils Ironwood, its seventh-generation TPU AI accelerator chip, optimized for inference workloads, promising unmatched power and efficiency for AI models.
Nintendo might sell the Switch 2 at a loss in the US due to new tariffs, a rare move for the company known for its profitable console sales strategy.
As AI labs push the envelope with ‘reasoning’ models, the cost to benchmark these advanced systems is skyrocketing, raising questions about accessibility and reproducibility in AI research.
Amazon introduces Nova Sonic, a cutting-edge AI voice model that promises natural-sounding speech and competitive performance against giants like OpenAI and Google, now available through Amazon Bedrock.
Elon Musk’s xAI has launched an API for its Grok 3 AI model, offering two versions with reasoning capabilities, despite ongoing legal battles and competitive pricing challenges.
Runway’s new Gen-4 AI video model promises improved quality and consistency, potentially outshining competitors like OpenAI’s Sora for amateur filmmakers.
Nvidia’s CEO Jensen Huang secures a deal to avoid export restrictions on H20 AI chips to China by promising U.S. AI data center investments, amidst industry and political scrutiny.
The Bank of England warns that generative AI in financial markets could create a monoculture, amplifying stock movements and potentially leading to more frequent market disruptions like the 2010 flash crash.
Recent MIT research clarifies that AI lacks coherent value systems, challenging earlier claims and highlighting the unpredictability of aligning AI behaviors.
Anthropic introduces Claude Max, a premium tier offering up to 20x more usage of its Claude 3.7 Sonnet model for $200 per month, catering to the growing demand for advanced AI capabilities.
Samsung’s adorable Ballie robot, enhanced with Google Gemini AI, is finally hitting the US and South Korea this summer, offering smart home management and personalized recommendations.
Eufy launches its E15 and E18 robot mowers, leveraging smart vision technology to redefine lawn maintenance with minimal setup and maximum efficiency.
Amazon’s Zoox is expanding its autonomous vehicle testing to Los Angeles, marking a significant step towards commercial robotaxi services.
The Nintendo Switch 2 is generating massive excitement with its upcoming launch, but US pre-orders face delays due to tariffs. Here’s what we know about pricing, features, and how to secure yours.