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SoftBank founder Masayoshi Son divested the company’s entire $5.8 billion Nvidia stake on Tuesday to focus on artificial intelligence investments. Son’s career includes significant market events, such as his net worth reaching approximately $78 billion by February 2000 during the dot-com bubble. He subsequently experienced a $70 billion personal loss as SoftBank’s market capitalization fell 98%...
Apple has secured over half of TSMC’s 2-nanometer capacity for 2026 in Taiwan, responding to intensifying chip demand through early commitments and close coordination on advanced manufacturing plans. According to Taiwan-based outlet Money UDN, Apple’s agreement grants the company more than 50 percent of Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company’s planned 2nm output for 2026. This allocation...
Nintendo has released new system software updates for its family of Switch consoles, including the original Switch models (Lite and OLED) and the newer Switch 2. The most prominent new feature across both platforms is the addition of small icons on the home menu that allow users to differentiate between their physical and digital games. A colored symbol indicates a physical cartridge, while a...
YouTube has launched an “Ask” button powered by Gemini AI, enabling viewers in select regions to obtain instant, AI-generated answers directly from video content through an on-screen chat interface. The feature appears beneath the video player on eligible videos and is accessible to both YouTube Premium and non‑Premium users, creating a uniform entry point for AI-assisted queries. Viewers can...
A new Apple Intelligence feature in iOS 26 called “Adaptive Power” is quietly working to extend the battery life of compatible iPhones. The feature, which is enabled by default on the latest iPhone 17 models and available as an option on other devices that support Apple Intelligence, is designed to be a more intelligent alternative to the existing Low Power Mode. Unlike Low Power Mode, which...
Microsoft and OpenAI, have signed a new definitive agreement that alters key terms of their relationship and frees Microsoft to pursue artificial general intelligence (AGI) independently. Under the previous deal, Microsoft was reportedly restricted from pursuing A(AG)I on its own through 2030, but that clause has now been amended. Following the new agreement, Microsoft AI CEO Mustafa Suleyman has...
Samsung has introduced Vision AI Companion, a generative AI-powered evolution of Bixby for its 2025 TVs, delivering on-screen, real-time assistance to address user queries about current content and broader household needs. The Vision AI Companion operates as a conversational layer integrated directly into Samsung’s latest television lineup, enabling viewers to interrogate what appears on screen...
Leaked firmware analyzed by Smartprix indicates Samsung’s upcoming Galaxy S26 and S26 Plus will introduce revised camera hardware and adjusted battery capacities worldwide to enhance imaging performance and power efficiency. The firmware strings reference a replacement of the long-used 50MP ISOCELL S5KGN3 primary sensor with Samsung’s newer 50MP ISOCELL S5KGNG in both models. This change, derived...
Google and Qualcomm are advancing efforts in the United States and globally to align Android with laptop‑class hardware by merging Chrome OS into Android and testing Android 16 on Snapdragon X series PC chips. Google has confirmed plans to merge Chrome OS with Android, citing the need to manage engineering resources more effectively and maintain competitiveness with Apple’s integrated hardware‑...
Google has updated the Google One Storage Manager for mobile users worldwide, introducing Material 3 Expressive design elements and a Tinder-style swipe interface to modify how subscribers review and remove stored content. The latest release, Google One version 1.287.828055836, extends Material 3 Expressive styling specifically to the Storage Manager page, which manages cleanup recommendations...