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 Google today commented on its partnership with Apple, confirming that Gemini will power a new, more personalized version of Siri that's set to be released later in 2026.
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 OpenAI this week introduced ChatGPT Images 2.0, which the company says brings a new era of image generation. Images 2.0 is an updated model that can better handle complex visual tasks.
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Threads users can chat in real-time conversations during big cultural events.
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Anthropic is investigating reports that unauthorized users accessed its Mythos AI tool via a vendor, raising cybersecurity concerns.
The post Unauthorized Group Gains Access to Anthropic's Mythos AI appeared first on eWEEK.
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Google is rolling out Gemini in Chrome across seven APAC markets, adding in-browser AI tools for summaries, image edits, and Google app actions.
The post Gemini in Chrome Rolls Out Across APAC, Bringing Browser AI to Millions of Users appeared first on eWEEK.
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 WhatsApp has started testing a paid subscription tier called WhatsApp Plus, which adds a set of personalization options on top of the standard messaging experience, according to WABetaInfo.
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Samsung is expanding the SmartThings connectivity platform to include many IKEA products. The company promises "seamless integration" with the furniture giant's Matter-over-Thread devices, which include stuff like smart lights, air quality sensors, remote controls and smart plugs.
This is great news for IKEA fans who want to bark orders at a smart assistant to turn the lights off and on, as Samsung says users will be able to "effortlessly incorporate" these gadgets into daily life. The SmartThings platform allows for
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Apple's current SVP of hardware engineering John Ternus will take over as the new CEO when Tim Cook steps down this September. Cook said in a statement: "It has been the greatest privilege of my life to be the CEO of Apple and to have been trusted to lead such an extraordinary company."
Following the death of co-founder Steve Jobs, Cook led the charge for Apple's post-iPhone and iPad era, launching the AirPods, Apple Watch and Vision Pro. He also turned the company into a service provider with the launch of Apple TV, Apple Music and several other subscription services. Cook will transition to a new role as executive chairman of Apple's Board of Directors.
Ternus joined Apple in 2001 and became VP of hardware engineering in 2013, later transitioning to a senior executive role in 2021. You might have spotted Ternus being prominently featured at the MacBook Neo launch a few months ago. Expect to see a lot more of him.
— Mat Smith
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The Mandalorian and Grogu director used Apple Vision Pro to preview the film in IMAX
Palantir posted a manifesto that reads like the ramblings of a comic book villain
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