Innovation & Tools
US and EU discuss technologies to limit sunlight
According to Politico, citing two former government insiders, lawmakers and key officials in the US and the European Union are exploring technologies that could reduce sunlight as a possible measure…
Published on September 24, 2026
By Iris Barker
Innovation & Tools
Google begins accepting pre-orders for AI-powered “Googlebook” laptops starting at $899
Google (a subsidiary of Alphabet Inc.) has started accepting pre-orders and revealed pricing and specifications for the initial laptops in its new "Googlebook" series, which include integrated artificial intelligence features,…
Published on September 22, 2026
By Iris Barker
Innovation & Tools
Nvidia and Meta CEOs reject idea of coordinated AI development slowdown
Nvidia and Meta's billionaire founders have declined a suggestion from Dario Amodei (Anthropic), Sam Altman (OpenAI), and Elon Musk (SpaceX) to synchronize a halt in AI advancements to ensure human…
Published on September 18, 2026
By Iris Barker
Innovation & Tools
Apple unveils new Mac Mini and Mac Studio models
Apple revealed updated Mac mini and Mac Studio models, along with new M6 chips in the Mac mini and M5 Ultra chips in the Mac Studio, offering notable performance improvements…
Published on August 26, 2026
By Iris Barker
Innovation & Tools
Google co-founder urges employees to accelerate Gemini development
In recent months, Google co-founder Sergey Brin has been encouraging important AI personnel to concentrate solely on the Gemini model, two sources familiar with the comments informed Reuters. This is…
Published on August 14, 2026
By Iris Barker
Innovation & Tools
Uber and Wayve receive permission to launch robotaxis in London
Uber Technologies Inc. and British autonomous driving system developer Wayve Technologies Ltd. have been granted approval to introduce robotaxis in London, starting with human drivers in control.
Published on August 6, 2026
By Iris Barker
Innovation & Tools
Apple to unveil updated iPad Mini with OLED display in October
According to Bloomberg, Apple Inc. is set to launch an updated iPad mini tablet in October this year.
Published on July 17, 2026
By Iris Barker
Innovation & Tools
China’s production of humanoid robots may exceed 100,000 by 2026
According to Gan Xiaobin, Deputy Director of the Science and Technology Department at the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology, China's humanoid robot production might surpass 100,000 units by 2026.…
Published on July 9, 2026
By Iris Barker
Innovation & Tools
Bentley announces first electric car
The British luxury car manufacturer Bentley hinted at a new series of automobiles. It will be called Torcal, named after the Torcal de Antequera National Park located in Spain.
Published on July 7, 2026
By Iris Barker
Innovation & Tools
IBM develops 0.7nm chip manufacturing technology
IBM, based in the US, has announced creation of the first-ever chip manufacturing process under 1nm.
Published on June 26, 2026
By Iris Barker
Innovation & Tools
Ballistic missile built using AI and 3D printing is unveiled in the US
The US National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA) revealed a prototype missile developed with artificial intelligence, supercomputers, and 3D printing in the initiative known as the Aires Tide project.
Published on June 25, 2026
By Iris Barker
Innovation & Tools
US authorities launch an investigation into fatal crash involving self-driving Tesla Model 3
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) is looking into a collision involving a Tesla Model 3 close to Houston that resulted in the death of a 76-year-old woman, The…
Published on June 24, 2026
By Iris Barker
Innovation & Tools
American Airlines will begin offering Starlink Wi-Fi on its flights
American Airlines Group Inc. has reached an agreement with the satellite internet provider Starlink, a division of SpaceX, to deliver in-flight Wi-Fi on its aircraft.
Published on May 27, 2026
By Iris Barker
Innovation & Tools
Morgan Stanley: Humanoid robots will increase China’s share of global manufacturing to 16.5% by 2030
A new study by Morgan Stanley indicates that China's initial leadership and investment in humanoid robots will bolster the next stage of its global manufacturing and export supremacy.
Published on May 8, 2026
By Iris Barker
Innovation & Tools
Apple encounters problems in testing iPhone Fold
American Apple has faced challenges during the engineering testing phase of its initial foldable iPhone Fold, which may result in delays in large-scale manufacturing, according to a report by Nikkei…
Published on April 8, 2026
By Iris Barker
Innovation & Tools
Anthropic confirms Claude Code source code leak due to human error
American software firm Anthropic accidentally released the source code for its AI model development assistant, Claude Code.
Published on April 3, 2026
By Iris Barker
Innovation & Tools
Apple plans to integrate Siri with other chatbots in addition to ChatGPT
According to Bloomberg, which is citing sources, Apple Inc. aims to allow integration of its Siri voice assistant with other third-party AI assistants.
Published on March 30, 2026
By Iris Barker
Innovation & Tools
OpenAI to shut down its AI-powered video generator Sora
OpenAI has announced the closure of its AI-driven realistic video generator, as stated by Sora on its X social media platform. The rationale behind the decision was not detailed.
Published on March 27, 2026
By Iris Barker
Innovation & Tools
Apple plans to release a standalone Siri app for iOS 27
Apple is working on a separate app for its personal assistant, Siri, which will be available on iPhone, iPad, and Mac. They are also developing a new feature called "Ask…
Published on March 26, 2026
By Iris Barker
Innovation & Tools
Zuckerberg plans to create personal AI agent to help manage Meta
Mark Zuckerberg, the chief executive of the American firm Meta, is creating an AI assistant to help him in his role as CEO, reports The Wall Street Journal, referencing a…
Published on March 23, 2026
By Iris Barker
Innovation & Tools
Grubhub to test drone food delivery in New Jersey
According to Bloomberg, the American food delivery company Grubhub plans to test the use of autonomous drones for delivering food in New Jersey.
Published on March 16, 2026
By Iris Barker
Innovation & Tools
Amazon’s Middle East cloud service disrupted by “objects” hitting UAE data center
Amazon.com Inc.'s cloud services division, Amazon Web Services (AWS), experienced a disruption in its Middle East operations following an incident where "objects" impacted one of the company's data centers located…
Published on March 3, 2026
By Iris Barker
Innovation & Tools
Anthropic refuses to lift restrictions on Pentagon’s use of its AI tools
American AI startup Anthropic has declined the US Department of Defense's request to remove all limitations on the military's use of its technology.
Published on March 2, 2026
By Iris Barker
Innovation & Tools
OpenAI is working on a smart speaker and other AI devices
According to The Information magazine, the American company OpenAI is developing a series of AI devices, as reported by a source.
Published on February 23, 2026
By Iris Barker
Innovation & Tools
US tech giants to spend $650 billion in 2026 as AI race intensifies
According to Bloomberg, four of the biggest US technology companies—Alphabet, Amazon, Microsoft, and Meta—are forecasting they will spend about $650 billion on capital expenditures in 2026 as the competition in…
Published on February 9, 2026
By Iris Barker
Innovation & Tools
OpenAI introduces the Frontier platform for creating and implementing AI agents
OpenAI has introduced a new platform called Frontier, which assists businesses in developing and implementing AI agents capable of carrying out actual tasks in the real world.
Published on February 6, 2026
By Iris Barker
Innovation & Tools
Tesla to discontinue Model S and X to produce humanoid robots
Tesla's CEO, Elon Musk, has shared intentions to stop making the Model S and X electric cars and instead use the factory in Fremont, California to build Optimus humanoid robots.…
Published on January 29, 2026
By Iris Barker
Innovation & Tools
Saudi Arabia’s Neom project will be scaled back
The Financial Times reports that Saudi Arabia's Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman's flagship project, Neom, which aimed to create a "city of the future," is expected to be significantly reduced…
Published on January 27, 2026
By Iris Barker
Innovation & Tools
Blue Origin announces plan to build TeraWave Satellite Internet network
Blue Origin, the U.S. aerospace firm owned by billionaire Jeff Bezos, revealed intentions to create an orbital satellite internet network named TeraWave, as stated in the company press release.
Published on January 23, 2026
By Iris Barker
Innovation & Tools
Amazon.com launches European cloud service with infrastructure entirely based in the EU
Amazon.com Inc.'s subsidiary, Amazon Web Services (AWS), has introduced a new cloud service in Europe. The service operates on its own separate infrastructure, which is distinct from the company's servers…
Published on January 16, 2026
By Iris Barker
Innovation & Tools
SpaceX rocket launches NASA’s Pandora telescope into orbit to study 20 exoplanets
On Sunday, the American Falcon 9 rocket launched a group of 40 research satellites, including small satellites and cubesats, from various companies and organizations into orbit as part of the…
Published on January 12, 2026
By Iris Barker
Innovation & Tools
Italy orders Meta to allow competing chatbots on WhatsApp
Italy's antitrust authority (AGCM) has mandated Meta to permit rival AI-driven chatbots on WhatsApp.
Published on December 26, 2025
By Iris Barker
Innovation & Tools
ByteDance to increase AI investment to $23 billion by 2026
Chinese company ByteDance, which owns the widely used video platform TikTok, is set to invest 160 billion yuan, about $23 billion, in artificial intelligence technologies next year, according to a…
Published on December 24, 2025
By Iris Barker
Innovation & Tools
“Chinese Nvidia” unveils new AI chip
Chinese GPU manufacturer Moore Threads Technology launched its Huashan AI chip during its inaugural developer conference in Beijing, according to Caixin Global.
Published on December 23, 2025
By Iris Barker
Innovation & Tools
Bloomberg: Meta is preparing to launch “closed” AI model in 2026
Bloomberg reports that Meta may unveil a "closed" AI model in the spring of 2026.
Published on December 11, 2025
By Iris Barker
Innovation & Tools
LSEG to provide access to financial data and analytics via ChatGPT
The London Stock Exchange Group (LSEG) has made a deal with OpenAI to include the company's financial data and analytical tools in ChatGPT.
Published on December 4, 2025
By Iris Barker
Innovation & Tools
NASA launches two satellites to Mars to study its magnetosphere
The New Glenn rocket successfully launched two NASA satellites into orbit as part of the EscaPADE mission. These satellites will travel to Mars to study the planet's surrounding space and…
Published on November 14, 2025
By Iris Barker
Innovation & Tools
Sony to release budget PlayStation 5 for the Japanese market
Japanese Sony has introduced a more affordable version of the PlayStation 5 gaming console, which is expected to be roughly a quarter less expensive than the current model. The company…
Published on November 13, 2025
By Iris Barker
Innovation & Tools
European airline group IAG signs agreement with Starlink for in-flight Wi-Fi
International Consolidated Airlines Group S.A., known as IAG, which operates British Airways and Iberia, has made a deal with Starlink, a satellite internet service owned by SpaceX. This agreement will…
Published on November 7, 2025
By Iris Barker
Innovation & Tools
XPeng unveils new humanoid robot
Chinese electric vehicle manufacturer XPeng has introduced a humanoid robot named Iron, as reported by CNBC.
Published on November 6, 2025
By Iris Barker
Innovation & Tools
European Ariane 6 rocket launches remote sensing satellite into orbit
On Tuesday, the Ariane 6 launch vehicle successfully sent the European Space Agency's (ESA) Sentinel-1D Earth observation radar satellite into orbit, as announced by operator Arianespace.
Published on November 5, 2025
By Iris Barker
Innovation & Tools
Amazon to provide OpenAI with computing power in $38 billion deal
OpenAI has entered into a $38 billion deal with Amazon Web Services (AWS) to acquire computing resources.
Published on November 4, 2025
By Iris Barker
Innovation & Tools
Amazon to invest $5 billion in AI data centers in South Korea
Amazon Web Services (AWS), which is part of Amazon, has plans to spend almost $5 billion on building new artificial intelligence (AI) data centers in South Korea over the next…
Published on October 30, 2025
By Iris Barker
Innovation & Tools
Anthropic to expand use of Google Cloud Solutions in a deal worth billions
American AI startup Anthropic has announced a major expansion in its use of technologies from Google Cloud, a division of Alphabet Inc., as part of a deal valued in the…
Published on October 27, 2025
By Iris Barker
Innovation & Tools
Apple plans to release MacBook Pro with touchscreen display by early 2027
Apple Inc., based in the US, is set to launch its first MacBook Pro with a touchscreen in late 2026 or early 2027, according to Bloomberg, referencing sources.
Published on October 20, 2025
By Iris Barker
Innovation & Tools
Apple unveils new M5 Chip and devices featuring it
Apple Inc., based in the US, introduced its latest M5 chip, incorporating it into iPad Pro tablets, Vision Pro mixed reality headsets, and 14-inch MacBook Pro laptops.
Published on October 16, 2025
By Iris Barker
Innovation & Tools
Oracle to purchase 50,000 AMD GPUs for AI clusters
Oracle Cloud Infrastructure will implement clusters using Advanced Micro Devices (AMD) GPUs. In the initial phase starting in the latter part of 2026, it is set to obtain 50,000 chips,…
Published on October 15, 2025
By Iris Barker
Innovation & Tools
Apple accelerates smart glasses development by recruiting Vision Pro headset developers
Apple Inc. notified employees last week that it was reallocating personnel from the Vision Pro headset initiative to the smart glasses development, according to Bloomberg, which cited sources.
Published on October 3, 2025
By Iris Barker
Innovation & Tools
Tesla opens up Robotaxi app
Tesla has made its Robotaxi app available to everyone.
Published on September 5, 2025
By Iris Barker
Innovation & Tools
TikTok may replace hundreds of moderators in the UK with artificial intelligence
The social media platform TikTok, which is owned by China's ByteDance, might lay off hundreds of staff in its UK branch responsible for content moderation and platform security, according to…
Published on August 25, 2025
By Iris Barker