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Google’s upcoming product launch on August 20 will likely feature a new addition to its audio lineup, the Pixel Buds 2a, according to an exclusive Android Headlines article. Leaks have surfaced, offering a glimpse into the design and color options of these anticipated earbuds. The launch event is expected to showcase the Pixel 10 series and Pixel Watch 4, making the Pixel Buds 2a a further point...
Samsung Electronics recently released its financial report for the second quarter, detailing performance across its mobile, display, and semiconductor divisions, alongside outlining strategic plans for the latter half of 2025. The report offers insights into current market trends and Samsung’s forthcoming product innovations. The Mobile eXperience (MX) and Networks businesses collectively...
Tether reported substantial financial gains in the first half of 2025, amid increased mainstream adoption and regulatory developments in the stablecoin market. The company disclosed significant profits driven by its USDt stablecoin. Tether announced a profit of $4.9 billion for the second quarter of 2025. This represents a 277% increase in profit compared to the same period in the previous year....
Beginning August 2, 2025, entities providing general purpose artificial intelligence (GPAI) models within the European Union must adhere to specific stipulations outlined in the EU AI Act, including maintaining current technical documentation and training data summaries. The EU AI Act is a comprehensive legislative framework designed to establish standards for the ethical and safe development and...
OpenAI has announced its first European AI data center, Stargate Norway, in collaboration with Nscale, a British AI cloud infrastructure provider, and Aker, a Norwegian energy infrastructure firm. The project aims to bolster AI capabilities in Europe through a dedicated data center. Nscale will oversee the design and construction of the facility, with OpenAI acting as an “off-taker,” procuring...
Apple CEO Tim Cook affirmed that the company is actively developing a more personalized version of Siri, driven by Apple Intelligence. During an earnings call, Cook restated the expected release timeframe for these advanced features, targeting the following year. Cook stated, “We’re making good progress on a more personalized Siri, and as we’ve said before, we expect to release these features...
Coinbase, the US-based cryptocurrency exchange platform, has released details from its second-quarter 2025 earnings report, which includes the financial impact of a previously disclosed data breach. The report revealed that the data breach, which occurred in May 2025, cost the company US$307 million during the second quarter. This figure represents a revised estimate from an earlier projection of...
Reddit released its second-quarter earnings, highlighting an increased emphasis on artificial intelligence. This strategic pivot accompanies the company’s ongoing efforts to enhance its advertising capabilities through AI-driven marketing solutions. Advertising remains a central revenue source. The company reported $465 million in advertising revenue, accounting for 93% of Reddit’s total revenue...
Figma’s initial public offering (IPO) commenced trading on the New York Stock Exchange Thursday, marking a significant milestone for the design software company. Early trading activity triggered a temporary halt due to pronounced market volatility. The stock’s value surged rapidly, achieving a market capitalization of $45 billion within the first minute of trading. Throughout the day, the stock...
Microsoft is reportedly preparing for the launch of GPT-5, OpenAI’s next-generation language model, with internal testing of a new “smart mode” for its Copilot AI assistant, according to The Verge. OpenAI is planning to launch GPT-5 in early August. References to GPT-5 have already been spotted inside Microsoft’s Copilot web app, hinting at the imminent arrival of a new feature called “smart mode...