Amazon brings Alexa+ to its music app
Amazon announced on Tuesday that Alexa+, its upgraded AI-powered assistant, is integrating into the Amazon Music app for iOS and Android devices. This feature targets all Amazon Music subscription pla...
Sora arrives on Android after viral iOS debut
OpenAI has launched its AI video generator Sora on Android devices in the United States, Canada, Japan, Korea, Taiwan, Thailand, and Vietnam, following the iOS release in September to expand access to...
Google expands AI Mode with new agentic booking features
Google announced on Tuesday that it is expanding the capabilities of AI Mode, its experimental feature in Google Search, to include new “agentic” functions for booking tickets and appointments.
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Rivian launches Mind Robotics with $115M seed funding
Rivian announced the creation of Mind Robotics, its second spinoff company this year, focusing on industrial AI and robotics to enhance manufacturing efficiency through data from its operations.
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Shopify bets big on “agentic commerce” revolution
Shopify is aggressively positioning itself to lead in “agentic commerce,” calling AI the “biggest shift in technology since the internet” during its third-quarter earnings call. Shopify Presid...
Apple Podcasts introduces interactive timed links
Apple is introducing automatically generated chapters and timed links in its Podcasts app for English-language shows. These features, aimed at improving episode navigation and connectivity, will launc...
Valve tests screen-off downloads for Steam Deck
Valve is testing a new low-power download mode for the Steam Deck, allowing the handheld to complete active downloads with its display turned off. The feature, which is currently available in the Stea...
Google Play now lets users send Disney and Starbucks gift cards
Google has introduced a digital gift card shop within the Google Play Store, enabling users to purchase and send gift cards from brands like Disney, Adidas, and Starbucks. This feature, rolling out in...
Epic v Google ends in deal expanding Android app freedom
Epic Games and Google agreed to settle their antitrust lawsuit on Tuesday evening, averting a potential Supreme Court decision. The settlement expands prior U.S.-only court orders into global changes ...
