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Signal Shields Chats From Windows Recall’s AI Eye to Protect Privacy
Signal's Windows desktop app now blocks Microsoft's Recall AI from screenshotting chats, citing major privacy concerns and inadequate developer controls from Microsoft.
OpenAI Merges Jony Ive’s Company in $6.5B AI Hardware Push
OpenAI merges Jony Ive's 'io' in a $6.5B deal, launching a major AI hardware push to revolutionize user interaction with artificial intelligence and create next-generation devices.
Google Rolls Out Ads for AI Search Amidst Industry Scrutiny
Google is integrating advertisements into its new AI Mode and AI Overviews search features, initially in the U.S., a move set to reshape search monetization while raising publisher and user experience concerns.
Hack of Signal App Clone Hits US Responders, Diplomats; Data Stolen Across Government
A hack of the Signal app clone used by the Trump administration exposes messages and metadata for over 60 involved government officials..
Mistral Enters AI Coding Fray with Open-Source Devstral Model
Mistral AI has launched Devstral, a new 24-billion parameter open-source AI model designed for advanced software engineering, emphasizing local deployment and agentic coding to boost developer productivity in a competitive market.
LMArena Gets $100M at $600M Valuation for AI Model Testing
LMArena, the startup developed from UC Berkeley's Chatbot Arena, secures $100 million in seed funding at a $600 million valuation to expand its AI model evaluation platform, amidst ongoing discussions on benchmarking ethics and methodology.
Google Launches SynthID Detector to Identify AI-Made Media
Google has unveiled SynthID Detector at I/O 2025, a tool to identify AI-generated media via digital watermarks, tackling deepfake and misinformation concerns
NotebookLM Goes Mobile with Apps for iOS and Android, Google Prepares Video Overviews Feature
Google has launched NotebookLM mobile apps for Android and iOS, bringing its AI research assistant to smartphones and tablets, and announced upcoming Video Overviews to enhance multimedia understanding.
Microsoft Accuses Apple of Delaying Xbox Mobile Store Launch
Microsoft publicly blames Apple's App Store policies and injunction handling for delaying its Xbox mobile store, filing an amicus brief supporting Epic Games and detailing significant developer hurdles.
Google AI Mode Launches in US, Gemini 2.5 Powers New Features
Google Search AI Mode with Gemini 2.5 launches in the U.S., offering Deep Search, live camera interaction & agentic shopping from I/O 2025, as publisher concerns continue.
Google Jules AI Agent Beta Launches at I/O 2025
Google launches its Jules AI coding agent in public beta, accompanied by Firebase AI updates, boosting autonomous developer tools against OpenAI Codex & GitHub Copilot.
Google I/O 2025: Google Enhances Firebase AI Coding Platform with “AI Logic” & “Stitch UI”
Google has unveiled Firebase AI Logic and the experimental Stitch UI generator at I/O 2025, aiming to simplify AI integration and accelerate app development with enhanced Gemini model access and AI-powered design tools.
Google Launches Stitch AI Tool For App UI Design Creation
Google Stitch, launched at I/O 2025 is an AI tool using Gemini to instantly generate app UI from prompts, streamlining app design and development.
Google Meet Adds Gemini AI Live Speech Translation
Google introduces Gemini AI-powered real-time speech translation in Google Meet, preserving speaker tone and initially supporting English/Spanish, alongside other Workspace enhancements like personalized Gmail replies.
Google Unveils Gemini 2.5 Pro ‘Deep Think’ for Advanced AI Reasoning, Improves 2.5 Flash Model
Google boosts its Gemini 2.5 AI with a 'Deep Think' option for Pro, and enhances its Gemini 2.5 Flash model.
Google’s Beam AI 3D Video Conferencing Solution Ships in 2025
Google has unveiled Google Beam, its rebranded Project Starline, a 3D video conferencing platform offering AI-powered immersive meetings and real-time speech translation for enterprises.
Google I/O: Project Mariner AI Agent Gets Key Upgrades
Google's Project Mariner AI agent, updated at I/O 2025, now boasts cloud operation, 10-task multitasking & AI Ultra access. A leap for web automation & Gemini API developer tools.
Google Gemini AI Subscriptions Evolve with New Ultra Plan at $250, Better Models and More Features
Google revamps its AI subscriptions: AI Premium becomes AI Pro, and a new $249.99/month AI Ultra tier debuts, unlocking advanced Gemini models, Veo video tools, and exclusive features for users.