AI spending is propping up the world economy, and a bust would hit Asia: IMF
Not trying to be an AI doomer, but the IMF says the world economy is leaning on AI, and Asia shares the risk.
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Gemini 4 Argon is Google’s new AI model for long, multi-step work
Google's latest frontier AI model works overnight, and apparently it already tried to game its tests.
Facebook’s “Your algorithm” lets you manage your feed with AI
Your algorithm sits in each post's three-dot menu, and large language models turn what you type into new Feed and Reels picks within the same session.
New Apple TV 4K listens hands-free and runs Siri AI on an A19 chip
Three far-field mics, an AV1 decoder and four-speaker HomePod surround arrive at Php 21,990 (about $350), with a Siri Remote that works with Find My.
Apple HomeView is Apple’s first smart display, and it knows your face
A 7-inch screen on a speaker base that recognizes up to six people, switches to each one's own Home Screen and puts Siri AI at its center.
HomePod mini 2 adds Sound Glow and S10 chip, Siri AI coming later
The glow comes first. The smarter Siri, later.
Apple Home Collection: LG cameras and a lock that opens as you walk up
Apple calls Home Collection its first lineup of smart home cameras, thermostats and a lock. Designed with LG and Schneider, each sets up with one iPhone tap.
Philippine House passes under-13 social media ban; the Senate wants 18
It's SAFE KIDS vs SMART KIDS, and both Acts aim to protect Filipino children aged 17 and under
Tecno and Infinix maker Transsion raises $390 million to put AI on budget phones
40% of the money raised goes to AI, including small models that run on mid- to low-end chips.
China’s Q3 phone shipments fell 15.4%, while Huawei grew 17.3%: IDC
Pricier memory pushed phone prices up and buyers held off, but Huawei found some growth and Apple fell behind
AI companies want 100B-parameter models running on phones by 2028: Qualcomm
Qualcomm CEO Cristiano Amon says unnamed AI firms want big models running nonstop on phones, but the firm's best phone chip tops out at 24GB RAM.
Alibaba’s Qwen Glasses N1 Pro boast eye tracking, Iris scanner-powered payments
The new N1 series pairs a 50MP camera with Alibaba's Qwen assistant, and the Pro adds eye tracking. Qwen Clip earbuds, made with Bose, launch alongside.