Updates

7 May 2025

Investors turn to gold and Bitcoin during global instability

Geopolitical tensions have contributed to a volatile market environment, driving demand for safer investments like gold and Bitcoin.

7 May 2025

AMD faces a $1.5 billion loss from US chip curbs

US tariffs target AMD’s China chip sales, but stronger-than-expected Q2 forecasts show customers are still rushing to secure AI hardware.

7 May 2025

Google upgrades Gemini AI model with focus on developers

Instead of minor tweaks, Google’s Gemini AI gets a full developer-focused upgrade with major gains in function calling and web design.

7 May 2025

Lost items now easier to recover with AI

Keio and Yurikamome report higher success in reuniting owners with lost belongings.

7 May 2025

AI chatbots fall short in health advice study

Participants misjudged health conditions using popular AI chatbots.

7 May 2025

Pinterest adds new AI tools to visual search

Visual search now starts with a long press on any Pin.

7 May 2025

AI reshapes UK social care but raises concerns

Families warm to AI after seeing improved care outcomes.

7 May 2025

Motorola reveals new Razr phones with AI power

Perplexity’s AI app will be preinstalled on Motorola’s latest foldable phones.

6 May 2025

Google faces DOJ’s request to sell key ad platforms

Google’s advertising tech faces a potential breakup as the DOJ files to sell key platforms, alleging monopolistic practices that stifle competition in the online ad market.

6 May 2025

MoJ explores AI for criminal court transcripts

AI could help cut transcription costs but only if it meets strict standards, says MoJ.