Artificial intelligence company Anthropic has temporarily withdrawn its latest AI models after receiving a directive from the U.S. government to limit access for foreign nationals due to national security concerns.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…
Haitham bin Tarik has issued a new Royal Decree establishing an Artificial Intelligence Special Zone in Muscat, marking a major step in Oman’s efforts to strengthen its digital economy and technology sector. According to reports from the Oman News Agency, the new zone will be created under Royal Decree No. (50/2026) and will focus on…
Leading South Korean manufacturing and technology companies are investing in Config, a fast-growing startup focused on building data systems for robotics artificial intelligence. The Seoul- and San Jose-based company recently secured $27 million in an oversubscribed seed funding round led by Samsung Venture Investment. The investment pushed Config’s valuation beyond $200 million and increased its…
Ooredoo Group has reported strong financial results for the first quarter of 2026, with profits rising as demand for telecom and data services continued to grow across several Middle Eastern markets. The company announced that net profit attributable to shareholders increased by 5% compared to the same period last year, reaching more than QR1 billion…
Vercel is showing strong growth as artificial intelligence continues to transform how applications are created. The company’s CEO, Guillermo Rauch, recently indicated that the company is preparing for a potential initial public offering (IPO), supported by rapid revenue expansion driven by AI-generated apps. Speaking at a recent technology conference in San Francisco, Rauch highlighted how…
