WhatsApp will soon let EU users message people on other apps like BirdyChat and Haiket. This interoperability is required by the Digital Markets Act and maintains end-to-end encryption. Users can opt-in to the feature starting in the coming months.
Valve’s new Steam Machine appears to deliver exactly what Microsoft keeps promising but hasn’t built. Meanwhile, the Neo robot reveals how much human intervention is still needed behind the scenes of advanced AI robotics.
Alibaba is overhauling its flagship AI app to mimic ChatGPT’s interface and capabilities while developing a tokenized payment system for international transactions. The company aims to unify its AI offerings under the Qwen brand and leverage its e-commerce strengths. Over 100 engineers are working o
Teraco has completed its CT2 data center expansion in Cape Town, bringing the facility to 50MW capacity. The Digital Realty-owned company also started work on expanding its original CT1 facility, with completion expected by early 2027. These moves reflect growing hyperscale demand across Africa.
Verizon is preparing its largest-ever workforce reduction of 15,000 employees while Apple strikes a deal with Tencent for reduced commission rates. Meanwhile, most companies lack formal AI adoption plans despite the technology’s rapid advancement.
OpenAI has introduced group chats to ChatGPT, creating shared spaces where multiple people can collaborate with AI guidance. The feature is rolling out initially in Japan, New Zealand, South Korea, and Taiwan for all logged-in users. Group chats keep personal memories separate and include all major
Researchers have developed ultrafiltration membranes that can separate molecules by chemical makeup rather than just size. Using block copolymer micelles and machine learning, they’ve created materials that could transform industrial filtration processes. The technology builds on previous work that
A new Forbes survey reveals a striking paradox in corporate sustainability. While nearly 60% of executives plan to expand renewable energy use, confidence in these initiatives has dropped dramatically. The industries investing the most are seeing the least success.
Microsoft has released an emergency patch to fix Windows 10 extended security update enrollment issues. The KB5071959 update resolves bugs that blocked users from signing up for free security updates through 2026. The problem affected users globally with different error messages depending on region.
Google has unveiled Private AI Compute, a new system that brings large-scale Gemini AI models to consumer devices while keeping personal data completely private. The technology uses custom TPUs, hardware isolation, and remote attestation to ensure data stays secure even during cloud processing. This
