Honda to use Helm.ai’s multi-camera vision system in EVs for hands-free driving

Helm.ai Vision uses images from multiple cameras to generate a bird’s-eye view of urban environments to support vehicle control

Apple aims to cut chip design time with AI tools

Apple finds advanced tools from design software firms key to chip development, says SVP hardware technologies

Microsoft considers ending talks with OpenAI over equity disagreement

Microsoft is prepared to keep the current deal in place unless a new offer improves its position

Meta offers $100 million bonuses to recruit OpenAI talent, says Altman

OpenAI CEO says that none of the company’s top employees had accepted the offers so far.

Trump to extend TikTok’s June 19 divestment deadline for the third time

White House press secretary says Trump wants to keep the app running and will work to complete the sale within the new timeline

Facebook to classify all new videos as Reels

Facebook will remove length and format restrictions for Reels, allowing users to upload short, long, and live videos under the same format

Streaming services overtakes cable and broadcast in U.S. viewership

Streaming services made up 44.8% of total TV usage in the United States in May

Elon Musk’s xAI seeks $4.3 billion in equity funding

The company faces rising expenses linked to hardware, computing power, and skilled staff

Adobe adds social media-ready AI image generation to phones

The app is now available on iOS and Android and includes Adobe’s own AI model along with Ideogram, Luma AI, Pika, and Runway

OpenAI secures $200 million deal with U.S. Defence Department

Pentagon says the company will create prototype frontier AI systems for use in both military operations and administrative functions

Apple loses court case over dating app payment rules

Rotterdam court says Apple forces dating apps to use its payment system and charges commissions of up to 30 percent for smaller providers

Alibaba releases Qwen3 AI models for Apple’s MLX framework

The MLX framework is intended to help developers easily train and run AI models across Apple’s product line

Trump launches $499 smartphone with U.S.-based service

The phone includes services such as roadside assistance, telemedicine, and international texting

Reddit rolls out AI tools to boost ad engagement

Reddit's update comes after WPP Media lowered its global ad growth forecast from 7.7% to 6%, citing changes in U.S. trade policy

Microsoft says European cloud data will stay in Europe

Company says remote access by Microsoft engineers to European data systems will be approved and monitored in real time by Europe-based staff