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Telegram CEO Pavel Durov Returns to Dubai as French Criminal Probe Continues
Pavel Durov, founder and CEO of Telegram, has returned to Dubai while remaining under investigation by French authorities for his alleged involvement in criminal activities conducted through his messaging platform. The return follows months of legal scrutiny, with the inquiry...
Microsoft Locks Windows AI Features in Notepad and Paint Behind Subscription Paywall
Microsoft is restricting AI-powered features in Notepad and Paint to Microsoft 365 subscribers, requiring a paid plan to access AI-driven text and image tools.
Alphabet Spins Off Taara, Launching Laser Internet Rival to Elon Musk’s Starlink
Taara aims to provide a faster, more affordable solution for regions where traditional fiber infrastructure is impractical.
Google Expands Vertex AI with Chirp 3 HD Voice Model
Google has integrated its Chirp 3 HD voice model into Vertex AI, enhancing speech synthesis capabilities with customizable and lifelike voice features.
Google’s Gemini AI Sparks Backlash Over Watermark Removal Capabilities
Google’s Gemini 2.0 Flash AI model has sparked controversy for removing watermarks from protected images, raising legal and ethical concerns.
Baidu Unveils ERNIE 4.5 and X1 Models Beating GPT-4.5 on Many Multimodal Benchmarks While Costing 99% Less
Baidu’s ERNIE 4.5 and ERNIE X1 models challenge global leaders like OpenAI and Anthropic, offering competitive multimodal and reasoning capabilities at a fraction of the cost.
Amazon to Send Echo Alexa Conversations to Its Servers Starting March 28
Starting March 28, Amazon will send all voice data to servers, changing Alexa’s privacy policies in favor of the new paid Alexa+ subscription model.
Y Combinator Pushes White House to Back Europe’s Digital Markets Act
Y Combinator is urging the White House to support the EU's Digital Markets Act, aiming to promote fair competition and innovation among American startups.
Tesla’s Optimus Robot Set for Mars Launch in 2026 with SpaceX, Humans to Follow by 2029-2031
SpaceX plans to launch Tesla's Optimus humanoid robot to Mars by the end of 2026, with potential human landings to follow.
Elon Musk’s Politics Tanks Tesla’s German Sales by 76%
Elon Musk's public support for Germany's right-wing party AfD has led to a significant drop in Tesla's German sales, with a 76% decline reported in February.
Elon Musk and OpenAI Agree to Fast-Track Trial Over For-Profit Shift
OpenAI and Musk will expedite their legal battle over the company's shift to a Public Benefit Corporation, aiming for a resolution by 2025.
Google Gemini Replaces Google Assistant on Android Devices
Google has announced the transition from Google Assistant to Gemini AI on Android devices, enhancing personalization and integration across its ecosystem.
OpenAI Pushes for U.S. Ban on China’s DeepSeek AI Models Over Security Concerns
OpenAI has urged the U.S. government to ban China's DeepSeek AI models, citing national security risks and concerns over data privacy and state influence.
Meta Makes Passthrough API for Quest Available For Experimental MR Development
Meta has opened its Passthrough Camera API for Quest headsets, enabling developers to experiment with immersive mixed reality projects.
Fortnite Set to Launch on Windows 11 ARM PCs as Epic Games Partners with Qualcomm
Epic Games has partnered with Qualcomm to bring Fortnite to ARM-powered Windows 11 PCs, integrating Windows on Snapdragon support for improved gaming performance.
Microsoft and NVIDIA Bring AI-Driven Neural Shaders to DirectX Gaming
Nvidia and Microsoft have integrated AI-Driven Neural Shaders into DirectX, offering gamers smoother gameplay and high-quality visuals without needing high-end hardware.
Facebook Expands Monetization to Stories, Offering New Revenue Streams for Creators
Meta is introducing monetization for Facebook Stories, allowing creators to earn revenue based on views.
Apple and Google Collaborate to Encrypt RCS Messaging between iOS and Android
Apple and Google are collaborating to implement encryption for RCS messages, marking a major advance in cross-platform messaging security.