Google is doubling down on its AI-powered productivity tools. Nearly a year after debuting Vids, its collaborative video editor for the Google Workspace suite, the company is rolling out a slate of new features designed to make video creation faster and more accessible. AI Avatars for Script-to-Video Creation One of
Malaysia has taken a significant step forward in its technological aspirations with the development of its first homegrown edge AI processor. Local chip design firm SkyeChip announced the debut of the MARS1000 processor at an industry event on Monday, according to Bloomberg. While edge AI processors are not as powerful
Assort Health, a startup using artificial intelligence to automate patient communication for specialty healthcare practices, has raised about $50 million in a Series B round at a valuation of $750 million, according to three people familiar with the deal. The financing, led by Lightspeed Venture Partners, comes just four months
Anthropic is rolling out a new experiment in AI-assisted browsing, announcing Tuesday that it has launched a research preview of a Chrome extension powered by its Claude AI models. Dubbed Claude for Chrome, the agent is initially being made available to 1,000 Anthropic Max subscribers—users paying between $100
Google is expanding the role of its Translate app from a simple translation tool into a more dynamic language learning platform. The company announced that it is rolling out AI-powered practice lessons and live translation features, powered by its Gemini models, aimed at helping users learn, practice, and communicate more
Instagram is introducing a new feature designed to help college students connect with classmates, the company announced on Tuesday. The move closely follows TikTok’s rollout of a nearly identical feature just last week. The new option lets U.S. students add their college or university to their profile banner
EchoStar Corp. has struck a deal to sell spectrum licenses worth about $23 billion to AT&T Inc., a move aimed at shoring up the satellite telecommunications company’s finances while alleviating regulatory scrutiny over its unused airwaves. Announced Tuesday, the all-cash transaction will hand AT&T about
Spotify is taking a step toward becoming more of a social platform. On Tuesday, the company announced a new in-app messaging feature that lets users chat directly with friends about the music and podcasts they’re sharing. For years, users have passed around Spotify links through third-party apps like Instagram,
AbbVie has agreed to acquire an experimental depression treatment from Gilgamesh Pharmaceuticals in a deal worth up to $1.2 billion, marking a significant step in the drugmaker’s push into next-generation psychiatric medicines. Under the agreement, AbbVie will acquire Gilgamesh’s lead asset, bretisilocin (GM-2505), an investigational therapy for
U.S. shale producer Crescent Energy announced on Monday that it will acquire smaller rival Vital Energy in an all-stock transaction valued at $3.1 billion, including debt. The move underscores the drive for scale among U.S. oil and gas producers, even as industry dealmaking slowed in the second
Keurig Dr Pepper (KDP) is making a bold bet on coffee. The U.S. beverage giant announced Monday it will acquire Dutch coffee and tea company JDE Peet’s in a deal valued at roughly €15.7 billion ($18.4 billion), a move aimed at reviving its struggling coffee division
Meta is teaming up with AI startup Midjourney in a licensing deal that could reshape the social media giant’s generative AI strategy. The partnership, announced Friday by Meta Chief AI Officer Alexandr Wang in a Threads post, will bring Midjourney’s cutting-edge image and video generation technology into Meta’
Artificial Intelligence (AI)
As artificial intelligence continues to reshape how enterprises operate, Apple is preparing to give businesses greater control over how their employees use AI in the workplace. With its upcoming software updates arriving in September, Apple is introducing new enterprise-focused tools — including the ability to configure access to OpenAI’s ChatGPT
Artificial Intelligence (AI)
Apple may be turning to one of its biggest rivals for help in reimagining Siri. According to a report from Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman, the company is in active discussions with Google to integrate its Gemini AI technology into the iPhone’s voice assistant. The move comes as Apple faces
Semiconductors
The U.S. government is set to acquire a 10% ownership stake in Intel, President Donald Trump told reporters on Friday, in a move that would mark a rare departure from traditional American economic policy. The announcement, first reported by Bloomberg, sent Intel’s stock soaring more than 7% during
Transportation
Waymo has secured a landmark permit to test its self-driving vehicles in New York City, marking the first time the city has authorized such trials. The company confirmed to TechCrunch that testing will begin “immediately.” Under the permit, Waymo is allowed to deploy up to eight of its Jaguar I-Pace
Media
Google is making it easier for Workspace users to edit videos stored in Drive. On Friday, the company announced a new shortcut button that integrates its AI-powered video creation app, Vids, directly into the Drive experience. Now, when previewing a video file in Google Drive, users will notice an “Open”
Human Resources (HR)
Workday’s artificial intelligence strategy is taking shape through a string of acquisitions, with the company moving aggressively to position itself as a system of record for AI-driven workforce management. The enterprise software provider announced it is acquiring Paradox, a startup best known for its AI-powered candidate experience agent that
Cloud Computing
Meta has agreed to spend more than $10 billion on Google Cloud services over the next six years, according to two people familiar with the matter. The deal, first reported by The Information, underscores the growing demand for artificial intelligence (AI) infrastructure as technology giants race to scale their computing
Artificial Intelligence (AI)
OpenAI has announced plans to open its first office in India, marking a major step in the company’s bid to tap into one of the world’s fastest-growing AI markets. The move comes just days after the company rolled out ChatGPT Go, a budget-friendly subscription plan tailored for Indian
Cloud Computing
Meta is moving ahead with plans to build its largest data center yet in Louisiana, but the project is sparking debate over how it will be powered. The social media giant signed a deal with utility Entergy to supply the facility with electricity from three large natural gas power plants.
Transportation
Self-driving vehicle startup Nuro has closed its late-stage funding round, raising $203 million at a $6 billion valuation, with backing from new investors Uber and Nvidia alongside returning supporters. The fresh capital includes a $97 million tranche announced on Thursday, adding to the $106 million secured in April from firms
Food
Chipotle is taking its burritos to new heights—literally. The fast-casual giant announced it is partnering with autonomous drone delivery leader Zipline to pilot food delivery in the greater Dallas area. Beginning Thursday, select customers near a Chipotle location in Rowlett, Texas, will have access to “Zipotle,” an early access
Retail
Claire’s has hit pause on its planned wave of store closures following an acquisition deal announced Wednesday that could reshape the future of the accessories retailer. The company, which filed for bankruptcy earlier this month, had been preparing to shutter 700 stores and was weighing liquidation of its entire