Samsung launches S25 smartphone with boosted AI as Apple battle heats up
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Samsung aims to turn its next generation of Galaxy smartphones into AI companions
Samsung is injecting another dose of artificial intelligence into the next version of its Galaxy smartphones, escalating an effort to simplify people’s lives while deepening their dependence on a ...ABC News - 1h -
Samsung Says Its Galaxy S25 Is ‘Qi2 Ready.’ Here’s What That Really Means
The company’s new smartphones do not have Qi2 wireless charging built in natively. Just give me my magnetic Android phone already!Wired - 2h -
Samsung unveils new AI-powered smartphone in fight against Apple
South Korean tech group hopes the S25, powered by Google’s Gemini AI models, will help it steal market share from US rivalFinancial Times - 2h -
Samsung Galaxy S25 Series: Specs, Release Date, Price, Features
The three flagship Android phones debut new ways to interact with Google’s Gemini and, yes, Samsung’s Bixby.Wired - 2h -
Flow Specialty launches the 1st AI insurance broker
Flow Specialty, a specialty commercial brokerage, is announcing the industry’s first AI insurance broker. The brokerage’s platformless AI model has passed RPLU certification exams for the Cyber, ...VentureBeat - 4h -
A Workplace Crush Heats Up Thanks to Burned Cauliflower Pizza
When Taylor Maki first met Jorge Melgoza at an organization that provides social services to Native Americans, she was immediately smitten. It took him a while to notice.The New York Times - 5h -
Tech is now betting on AI ‘agents.’ Will they boost stocks or take your job?
Software companies like Salesforce are marketing their newest generative artificial-intelligence products as “agents” and “digital labor” — but analysts doubt agentic AI’s ability to take jobs or ...MarketWatch - 23h -
UK to launch digital driving licences to boost growth
New app will also include documents showing criminal record checks and proof of eligibility for state benefitsFinancial Times - 1d -
Apple's Smartphone Sales Slump in China as Huawei Gains Market Share
The U.S. tech giant’s fourth-quarter iPhone sales fell 18% in the world’s largest smartphone market.The Wall Street Journal - 1d -
Apple suspends error-strewn AI generated news alerts
The tech giant was facing pressure to pull the feature after it made repeated mistakes summarising headlines.BBC News - 5d -
Apple suspends AI-generated news alert service after BBC complaint
Inaccurate notices branded with broadcaster’s logo sent to iPhone users but tech firm works on improvements. Apple is suspending an artificial intelligence feature that made inaccurate summaries of ...The Guardian - 5d -
Apple disables AI notifications for news in its beta iPhone software
An Apple spokesperson told CNBC that Apple was working on improvements to the software that are coming in a future update.CNBC - 5d -
GOAT Gaming will launch AlphaGOATS as AI agents that play games for you
Don't tell Elon Musk about this one. GOAT Gaming is launching AlphaGOATs, which are AI agents that play games for you, on February 6.VentureBeat - 6d -
Apple loses smartphone crown in China as Vivo and Huawei outsell iPhone
US tech giant faces competition on mainland as it struggles to introduce AI features on its flagship productFinancial Times - 6d -
Microsoft’s AutoGen update boosts AI agents with cross-language interoperability and observability
Microsoft's AutoGen for AI agents is popular among agent developers, and a new update addresses observability and flexibility issues.VentureBeat - Jan. 15 -
Microsoft launches Copilot Chat with AI agents; take that, Gemini!
Microsoft wants to make using Copilot a daily habit and take on Google's aggressive push of Gemini for Workspace.VentureBeat - Jan. 15 -
Live updates: Democrats turn up heat on Hegseth as Republican alleges hypocrisy
Defense Secretary nominee Pete Hegseth appeared before the Senate Armed Services Committee on Tuesday, the first of President-elect Trump's Cabinet candidates to face confirmation. Democrats tried ...The Hill - Jan. 14 -
PM plans to 'unleash AI' across UK to boost growth
Leading tech firms are said to have committed £14bn towards the project, which could create more than 13,000 jobs.BBC News - Jan. 13 -
Crews battle Palisades Fire flare-up in Mandeville Canyon
Crews were fighting to keep the Palisades Fire from destroying more homes on Saturday evening, after the blaze spread into Mandeville Canyon in the Hollywood Hills. CBS News Los Angeles reporter ...CBS News - Jan. 11 -
Apple Arcade Kicks Off 2025 With 10 More Game Launches
No ads or microtransactions here Apple Arcade is kicking off 2025 with 10 more game launches in January and early February, including a new PGA Tour golf game, Doodle Jump 2, and Final ...GameSpot - Jan. 10 -
Apple Says It Is Fixing AI Notification Summaries. It Missed the Most Important Part
The company is responding to complaints from the BBC but it’s not clear this solves anything.Inc. - Jan. 9 -
WATCH: The heroes of Los Angeles who are battling the blaze up-close
A salute to the firefighters and first responders that are working tirelessly battling the terrifying inferno.ABC News - Jan. 9 -
Samsung’s revival still hangs on winning Nvidia’s AI custom
South Korean group is one of only a few chipmakers with the ability to produce memory chips essential for AI applicationsFinancial Times - Jan. 8 -
Samsung’s profit estimates disappoint as it fights for Nvidia’s AI business
Fourth-quarter earnings hit by greater investments in advanced chip manufacturingFinancial Times - Jan. 8 -
Lenovo launches AI-powered business and gaming PCs at CES 2025
Lenovo unveiled its lineup of AI-powered business, consumer and gaming PCs at CES 2025 with a focus on smart AI for all.VentureBeat - Jan. 7 -
Apple urged to withdraw 'out of control' AI news alerts
Apple has pledged improvements to its news summarising tool, but critics say it is dangerous and needs to be withdrawn.BBC News - Jan. 7 -
Apple says it will update AI feature after inaccurate news alerts
One alert claimed BBC story said Luigi Mangione, alleged murderer of US healthcare CEO, had killed himself. Apple has said it will update an artificial intelligence feature that has issued ...The Guardian - Jan. 7 -
Nvidia launches blueprint for AI agents that can analyze video
Today as part of its CES 2025 opening keynote by CEO Jensen Huang, Nvidia launched a blueprint for AI agents that can analyze video.VentureBeat - Jan. 7 -
Nvidia launches Cosmos World Foundation Model platform to accelerate physical AI
Nvidia launched its Cosmos World Foundation Model platform to accelerate physical AI development.VentureBeat - Jan. 7 -
Nvidia launches agentic AI blueprints to automate work for enterprises
Nvidia and its partners launched Agentic AI Blueprints to automate work for every enterprise.VentureBeat - Jan. 7 -
Samsung Electronics banking on AI to outpace global growth in smartphones, home appliances
Samsung Electronics plans to ramp up on-device AI, as it bets on the consumer electronics unit to exceed overall global market growth this year.CNBC - Jan. 7 -
While Apple negotiates Indonesia sales ban, another Chinese smartphone maker is entering the country
Huawei spinoff Honor announced Tuesday it is entering Indonesia and plans to launch its smartphones there by the end of March.CNBC - Jan. 7 -
Online Holiday Shopping Got an AI Boost, Says Salesforce
Online sales climbed 4 percent in the year-end buying period, as AI-powered chatbots facilitated sales and returns.Inc. - Jan. 6 -
Samsung spreads Vision AI across its 2025 TV portfolio
For this year’s lineup, Samsung said that AI will come to life in more ways than just great picture quality. The company is introducing AI-backed experiences to make your day simpler, more dynamic, ...VentureBeat - Jan. 6 -
Apple offers rare iPhone discounts in China as foreign smartphone sales drop
Apple Inc. has kicked off the new year with iPhone discounts in China, underlining the challenges facing the tech giant in one of the world’s most populous countries.MarketWatch - Jan. 3 -
Apple offers holiday discount in China as Huawei competition heats up
Apple is facing heightened competition from a resurgent Huawei and other domestic brands.CNBC - Jan. 3 -
High-stakes tests and threats to watch as UK politics heats up
After a slow start Keir Starmer must now grip both policy and polling pressures, with May elections pivotal for his opponentsFinancial Times - Jan. 3 -
Men: Who makes the top 25 as conference play heats up?
After a slow holiday period, the top 10 remains unchanged -- but this is the week the matchups really get good.ESPN - Jan. 2 -
Nvidia’s Market Value Got a $2 Trillion Boost in the AI rally of 2024
The AI chipmaker recorded the largest market cap increase of any publicly listed company in 2024, nearly tripling in value to $3.28 trillion by the end of the year.Inc. - Jan. 2
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