Google is stepping up its efforts to challenge Nvidia’s dominance in artificial intelligence infrastructure by introducing TorchTPU, an open-source project designed to help developers run AI applications on Google’s proprietary Tensor Processing Units (TPUs). The launch comes just a day after Amazon introduced its own PyTorch-based development tool, TorchNeuron, highlighting how major cloud providers are…
U.S. federal regulators have opened an investigation into Tesla’s launch of its Cybercab autonomous vehicle, focusing on the decision to deploy vehicles on public roads without conventional steering wheels or brake pedals. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) launched the inquiry shortly after Tesla began putting its first Cybercabs into service in Austin, Texas….
Elon Musk says SpaceX is developing an in-house manufacturing capability that could accelerate the production of natural gas turbines needed to power the rapidly expanding AI data center industry. Musk confirmed on Saturday that a SpaceX facility under construction in Bastrop, Texas, will include a foundry for manufacturing turbine blades and vanes. The move is…
Microsoft is testing a fix for a widespread, multi-hour outage that disrupted Outlook and other Exchange Online services, affecting email delivery, authentication and related functionality. The company confirmed the disruption on Monday, saying users were experiencing degraded performance across its cloud-based Exchange Online platform, which supports business email, calendars, contacts and tasks. Microsoft initially investigated…
Artificial intelligence company Anthropic has temporarily withdrawn its latest AI models after receiving a directive from the U.S. government to limit access for foreign nationals due to national security concerns. The company confirmed that it has suspended access to its newest models, Mythos 5 and Fable 5, after U.S. officials raised concerns over a potential…
More than 10 years after the failure of Google Glass, Google is preparing to return to the smart glasses market with a new AI-powered wearable device. The company revealed its latest smart glasses during its annual developer conference, announcing plans to launch the product later this year. The new glasses will include a small camera…
Amazon has introduced a new feature for Alexa+ that allows users to generate personalized podcast episodes using artificial intelligence. The feature, called “Alexa Podcasts,” is now rolling out to users in the United States and is designed to create podcast-style audio content on demand based on topics chosen by users. According to Amazon, users simply…
As global technology companies race to develop AI-powered smart glasses, South Korean startup LetinAR is focusing on one of the most important parts behind the technology — the optical lens system. The company, backed by LG Electronics, recently raised $18.5 million in new funding ahead of its planned public listing in South Korea in 2027….
Flipkart has reportedly paused its plans for an initial public offering (IPO) as ongoing market uncertainty continues to affect India’s technology and startup investment environment. According to reports, the Walmart-owned e-commerce giant has decided to delay discussions related to its stock market listing due to rising volatility in financial markets and growing uncertainty caused by…
Ola Electric has approved a major investment of Rs 2,000 crore into its electric vehicle and battery manufacturing businesses as the company strengthens its focus on localisation and large-scale production. According to a recent regulatory filing, the company’s board approved an investment of Rs 1,500 crore into its subsidiary Ola Electric Technologies and an additional…
