Amazon has rolled back AI-dubbed anime on Prime Video after a swift negative reaction from viewers. The move underscores the ongoing tension between deploying cost-saving AI and maintaining quality that satisfies audiences.
Germany is asking for feedback on Apple’s proposed changes to its App Tracking Transparency (ATT) system. The country’s regulators had preliminarily decided in February 2025 that Apple abused its market power with the feature.
The first high-speed charging station for electric trucks just opened in California. But charging a semi isn’t like charging a car—it’s a whole new level of power demand that could strain the grid.
According to a report from XDA-Developers, a Raspberry Pi 5 can be transformed into a centralized network automation hub. Running services like Pi-hole, Unbound, and WireGuard, it provides faster browsing, enhanced privacy, and secure remote access. The entire setup costs around $50 and sips power.
Citigroup strategists are telling clients the AI boom is a key pillar supporting the US dollar’s strength. This puts them at odds with peers at Morgan Stanley, Bank of America, and Goldman Sachs, who expect dollar weakness from Fed rate cuts.
Google is integrating its Gemini AI directly into Gboard’s voice typing feature. This “Smart Dictation” mode will let users edit transcribed text using conversational commands. The upgrade is part of a broader set of accessibility enhancements in the upcoming Android 16.
Yoodli, an AI startup that creates roleplay simulators for sales calls and feedback, has raised a $40 million Series B. The funding follows explosive growth as companies look for new ways to train soft skills.
AI’s hunger for data is overwhelming traditional network switches. The proposed fix is co-packaged optics, or CPO, which bakes the optics directly into the switch silicon. It’s a promising but contentious technology that could reshape data center hardware.
AWS has unveiled a new AI tool called the DevOps Agent, designed to automatically investigate and suggest fixes for technical outages. It enters a market where startups and rivals like Microsoft are already pushing similar AI assistants for engineers.
Microsoft’s Windows chief, Pavan Davuluri, faced a user revolt after touting Windows as an “agentic OS.” Commenters demanded reliability and stability instead. This highlights a core conflict between engineering fundamentals and AI hype.
