Tencent launches Hunyuan Turbo S AI model to compete with DeepSeek’s R1
Turbo S responds to queries within a second, unlike "slow-thinking" models such as DeepSeek R1 and Hunyuan T1, says Tencent
AWS joins Google, Microsoft in quantum computing race with Ocelot chip
The industry expects that about a million physical qubits are needed for a useful quantum computer, but AWS says its method could lower that to 100,000
Microsoft urges Trump team to ease AI chip export restrictions
The Biden rule will give China a strategic advantage in advancing its AI technology, similar to its rapid rise in 5G a decade ago," the company says
Meta resolves Instagram Reels glitch that displayed violent content
Users report seeing inappropriate content despite enabling Instagram’s "sensitive content control" setting designed to filter such material
DeepSeek AI expands into home appliances with major brand partnerships
Smart home devices function with voice commands, and DeepSeek’s AI upgrades their responsiveness
China’s Baidu and CATL to develop competitive driverless vehicle models
Baidu will contribute its AI capabilities to support CATL’s digital transformation at the chip, platform, and application levels
Amazon launches Alexa+ to upgrade voice assistant with generative AI
Alexa+ will be free for Amazon Prime members and cost $19.99 per month for non-Prime users
Pakistan eyes $25 million IT export target to Qatar
IT firms showcase tech potential at Web Summit Qatar 2025
Apple to sell iPhone 16 in Indonesia after $300 million investment deal
Apple is in the process of obtaining a local content certificate, a key requirement for selling its devices in the country, says Indonesian Industry Minister
Apple shareholders vote to keep diversity policies
The proposal submitted by the National Center for Public Policy Research receives 210.45 million votes in favor and 8.84 billion against
Meta to face legal battle over alleged preference for foreign workers
Facebook and Instagram parent prefers to hire foreign workers because it can pay them less than American workers, plaintiffs claim
Warner Bros Discovery shuts down three game studios to cut costs
The decision follows financial losses from underperforming titles, leading to a $335 million impairment charge for the gaming division
Alibaba releases Wan 2.1 as open-source AI rival to DeepSeek, Sora
The company also announces plans to invest $52 billion over the next three years to strengthen its AI and cloud computing infrastructure
Microsoft invests in Veeam Software to expand AI-driven data protection
Veeam specializes in data backup and recovery, protecting against cybersecurity threats, ransomware, and data loss
Adobe brings Photoshop to iPhone for the first time with free and premium options
Adobe offers a Photoshop Mobile and Web plan at $7.99 per month or $69.99 annually, unlocking premium features such as expanded Firefly tools