Technology

Nintendo Breaks Records with Launch of Switch 2, Selling 3.5 Million Units in Four Days

Nintendo's Switch 2 sells 3.5 million units in 4 days, marking its fastest launch. Highlights hardware upgrades and integrated social features.

#nintendo, #switch2, #gaming, #tech, #sales

OpenAI Acquires io Products, Faces Legal Hurdle Over Trademark Dispute

OpenAI's acquisition of io Products is halted by a legal challenge over trademark with startup IYO.

#openai, #jonyive, #trademarkdispute, #aihardware, #acquisition

Apple Eyes Acquisition of AI Startup Perplexity AI to Boost Search Capabilities

Apple considers acquiring Perplexity AI to enhance AI search and reduce Google reliance. Talks are preliminary, with no formal offers yet.

#apple, #ai, #technology, #acquisition

European Investment Bank Unveils €70 Billion 'Tech EU' Initiative

EIB's 'Tech EU' to invest €70B in clean, digital tech, boosting EU's global competitiveness.

#tech_eu, #europeaninvestmentbank, #digitalinnovation, #greentechnology

China Launches Groundbreaking Space-Based AI Network with Three-Body Computing Constellation

China launches 12 satellites for a pioneering space-based AI network, enhancing real-time data processing capabilities.

#china, #satellites, #spacebasedcomputing, #artificialintelligence, #threbodyconstellation

Google Unveils Willow: A Quantum Computing Breakthrough

Google's Willow, a 105-qubit quantum processor, achieves a computational milestone, but practical applications remain years away.

#quantumcomputing, #google, #technology, #innovation

Netflix to Introduce AI-Generated Interactive Ads by 2026 to Boost Engagement

Netflix plans AI-powered interactive ads by 2026, aiming to blend ads with show content for better viewer engagement.

#netflix, #advertising, #artificialintelligence, #streaming

Judge Halts OpenAI's New Venture: Trademark Dispute with Startup IYO

Judge issues injunction against OpenAI's AI hardware launch due to trademark clash with startup IYO.

#openai, #trademarkdispute, #jonyive, #aihardware

Tesla Launches Autonomous Ride-Hailing Service in Austin

Tesla debuts its first autonomous ride-hailing service, marking a milestone in self-driving technology, amid stock surge and regulatory scrutiny.

#tesla, #autonomousvehicles, #selfdriving, #elonmusk, #ridehailing

UK Government Pledge Over £500 Million to Quantum Computing in Bid for Global Leadership

UK invests £500M in quantum computing for national security and economic growth, reinforcing its global leadership commitment.

#uk, #quantumcomputing, #investment, #technology, #economy

Samsung Partners with Perplexity AI to Enhance Devices with Advanced Search Technology

Samsung teams up with Perplexity AI to upgrade its AI capabilities, integrating new search tech in upcoming Galaxy devices.

#samsung, #ai, #perplexityai, #technology, #innovation

Google Unveils Android 16 with Advanced Features for Accessibility and Security

Google launches Android 16, enhancing user experience with features like Live Updates, improved security, and the "Material 3 Expressive" design.

#google, #android16, #technology, #mobileos

Revolutionary Battery Technologies Promise to Transform Electric Vehicle Performance

New battery technologies could enhance EV performance by boosting charging speed, range, and cold-weather operation.

#technology, #electricvehicles, #batterytech, #innovation

Meta Platforms Inc. Secures Clean Energy Future with 20-Year Nuclear Power Deal

Meta Platforms has signed a 20-year nuclear power agreement with Constellation Energy to support AI and data center expansions, ensuring clean energy.

#meta, #nuclearenergy, #cleanenergy, #ai, #datacenters

Meta and Oakley Collaborate on AI-Powered Smart Glasses for Athletes

Meta and Oakley unveil AI smart glasses for athletes, combining high-tech features with sports eyewear design.

#meta, #oakley, #smartglasses, #ai, #wearabletechnology