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US, China Agree to Slash Tariffs for 90 Days
The United States and China have agreed to a temporary, 90-day reduction in tariffs, easing recent trade tensions and establishing a path for future talks.
OpenAI Eyes IPO, Negotiates with Microsoft After Restructuring U-Turn
OpenAI's decision to maintain nonprofit control sparks crucial negotiations with Microsoft, impacting their multi-billion dollar AI partnership, future funding, and IPO plans.
Microsoft Details Surface PCs Barred From Windows 11 Upgrade
Microsoft has released a definitive list of older Surface devices that cannot upgrade to Windows 11 due to hardware requirements like TPM 2.0, as the October 2025 Windows 10 end-of-support deadline approaches, urging users to consider new Copilot+ PCs or paid Extended Security Updates.
SoundCloud AI Policy Update Sparks Creator Backlash Over Data
SoundCloud faces artist backlash after a Terms of Service update suggests user music could train AI models; the company clarifies its stance, stating it doesn't use content for generative AI but for platform features, amidst growing creator concerns over data rights.
Zencoder Launches Zen Agents for AI Coding with Custom & Open-Source Tools
Zencoder has launched Zen Agents, a new AI platform empowering developers with customizable coding agents for internal team use and an industry-first open-source marketplace for shared AI tools, aiming to boost productivity and standardize software development.
Google Adds Gemini Live to Google Workspace accounts
Google has launched Gemini Live for Workspace accounts, introducing interactive voice conversations, screen sharing, and camera integration to its AI assistant, alongside specific data activity policies for enterprise users.
Employee Monitoring Software Kickidler Weaponized in Sophisticated Ransomware Attacks
Ransomware groups are weaponizing the legitimate employee monitoring software Kickidler for network reconnaissance and credential theft, often gaining access via trojanized IT admin tools distributed through SEO poisoning, with VMware ESXi environments being a prime target.
Meta Announces AssetGen 2.0 for Enhanced AI-driven 3D Asset Generation
Meta has unveiled AssetGen 2.0, a significantly advanced AI model designed to generate high-quality 3D assets from text and image prompts, promising to revolutionize content creation for Horizon Worlds and democratize 3D development.
Google Pays $1.375b in Texas Privacy Settlement about Data Tracking and Face Scans
Google has agreed to a historic $1.375 billion settlement with Texas over allegations of illegal location tracking, facial recognition data misuse, and incognito mode deception, marking a significant step in data privacy enforcement.
Mexico Sues Google Over ‘Gulf of America’ Google Maps Label Demanded By Donald Trump
Mexico has filed a lawsuit against Google for labeling the Gulf of Mexico as the 'Gulf of America' on its maps for U.S. users, following a U.S. executive order, escalating an international dispute over geographical naming and sovereignty.
Apple Taps Brazil for iPhone Production to Bypass New US Tariffs
Apple expands iPhone assembly in Brazil via its Foxconn partnership to strategically bypass new U.S. tariffs on goods from China and India, aiming to stabilize prices and de-risk its supply chain amidst escalating trade tensions.
Google Gemini API Adds Implicit Caching, Promises Usage Cost Reduction up to 75%
Google has launched implicit caching for its Gemini 2.5 API, a new feature that automatically reduces developer costs by up to 75% on repetitive prompt data by reusing common prefixes, making powerful AI models more accessible.
GitHub Copilot Sets OpenAI’s GPT-4.1 Model as Default, Changes Rate Limits
GitHub has upgraded Copilot to use OpenAI's GPT-4.1 as its default model, enhancing AI coding, instruction following, and providing IP indemnification, alongside new VS Code features and updated platform rate limits.
Python Usage Hits Record Heights with a 25.35% Share on the TIOBE Index
Python achieved a historic 25.35% market share in the May 2025 TIOBE Index, its highest ever, establishing an unprecedented lead over other languages, largely driven by its role in AI, data science, and increasing integration into tools like Excel.
Apple is Working on New Chips for AI Servers, Macs, Smart Glasses
Apple is reportedly developing a new generation of custom chips for AI servers (Project Baltra), future Macs (M5, M6, M7, Sotra), and its first smart glasses, signaling a major expansion of its in-house silicon strategy to power upcoming intelligent devices and services.
Raspberry Pi Connect Remote Access Solution Exits Beta
Raspberry Pi Connect has officially exited its beta phase with the launch of version 2.5, introducing significant data efficiency improvements for remote device access through smarter wake-ups and optimized server communication.
Meta’s Threads Now Shows Why Your Posts Get Demoted
Meta has enhanced its Threads platform with a new "Account Status" feature, providing users with crucial transparency on post removals, content demotions, and other account penalties, including a direct appeals process.
CoreWeave Seeks $1.5B+ Debt After Downsized IPO, Eyes Refinancing
AI data center provider CoreWeave is pursuing a new debt deal of $1.5 billion or more, including potential high-yield unsecured bonds, to refinance existing liabilities and potentially fund growth, weeks after its March 2025 IPO.