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OpenAI is reportedly testing a new ChatGPT feature which will mirror functionalities present in Anthropic’s Claude AI. ChatGPT currently supports GPTs, which are prompt-engineered to specific user requirements. In contrast, Claude Skills are folder-based instructions that train the AI in particular abilities, workflows, and domain knowledge. Anthropic states that Claude’s Skills are composable,...
NVIDIA tested Intel Foundry’s 18A node but has not committed to mass production, Reuters reported. Two individuals familiar with the matter stated NVIDIA recently evaluated manufacturing chips using Intel’s 18A production process but did not proceed further. NVIDIA did not respond to a request for comment, according to Reuters. Numerous customers have approached Intel for 18A node evaluations, a...
Waymo has been testing an integration of Google’s Gemini AI chatbot into its robotaxis as an in-car assistant, according to researcher Jane Manchun Wong. Wong discovered a 1,200-line “Waymo Ride Assistant Meta-Prompt” within Waymo’s mobile app code, detailing the AI assistant’s expected behavior inside a vehicle. The integration has not shipped in public builds but indicates functionality beyond...
Nvidia, the maker of artificial intelligence chips and the world’s most valuable public company, agreed to license technology from AI-chip startup Groq and hire its top executives in a deal announced on Wednesday. Groq described the arrangement as a “nonexclusive licensing agreement.” Under the terms, Jonathan Ross, Groq’s founder and chief executive, along with other employees, will join Nvidia...
Xiaomi will officially announce the Xiaomi 17 Ultra on December 25. Prior to the event, the company revealed that the phone includes a physical zoom ring encircling its circular camera island, providing tactile control for zooming. The device’s official name is Xiaomi 17 Ultra by Leica. It displays the iconic red-dot Leica logo on its rear panel in at least one color variant, consistent with...
A University of Arizona-led study published this month in Science Advances documents more than 16,000 new species described annually from 2015 to 2020, with 17,044 in 2020 marking the highest rate in history. Researchers analyzed taxonomic histories of approximately 2 million known species and found discovery rates climbing rather than plateauing. The study challenges assumptions that the golden...
Amazon Web Services encountered a major outage on December 25, disrupting thousands of websites and gaming platforms during peak holiday traffic. The incident registered over 3,200 user reports on Downdetector, representing the third large-scale AWS failure in the year. Gaming services faced severe impacts, with Epic Games Store, Fortnite, Steam, Xbox, and PlayStation Network among those affected...
GPT-5.2 scored 92% on a “Google-Proof” science benchmark, significantly surpassing the 70% expert baseline. The advanced model also achieved medal-winning performance in major international competitions, demonstrating its evolving capabilities in scientific reasoning. Scientists extensively use these systems for tasks like literature searches across various disciplines and languages, as well as...
Huawei is developing a new flagship smartphone, the Mate 80 GTS, which could launch in 2026. The company trademarked the moniker Mate 80 GTS in November. A Weibo tipster indicated the device might become official next year. Huawei has previously registered several GTS models, and a Mate 60 GTS was rumored to launch with a red color variant. The latest trademark suggests a new phone is in...
AMD and Google are discussing production of 2-nanometer chips with Samsung Electronics at its Taylor, Texas facility, driven by Taiwan’s strict technology export rules that prevent TSMC from deploying its most advanced processes overseas. Samsung’s Taylor plant is projected to be the only U.S.-based fabrication facility capable of leading-edge manufacturing by 2026. This positions Samsung as a...