Technology
30 articles
Google Makes Gemini AI Image Generation Free for US Users
Gemini can now pull images directly from Google Photos, generating customized AI images for free without manual upload.
California Launches AI Job Tracker Amidst Rising Automation Fears
California has launched the nation's first public dashboard to monitor potential job losses linked to artificial intelligence.
Bogost's 'The Small Stuff' Reclaims Lives From Convenience
At countless restaurants in 2026, diners now scan QR codes instead of holding a physical menu, a small shift that Ian Bogost argues is part of a larger trend stripping away life's simple pleasures.
Ford Rehires Hundreds of Engineers Amid AI Setbacks
Ford, a company that invested heavily in AI for quality control, has rehired over 350 veteran engineers in the past three years.
California streaming ad law: July 1, 2026, not July 1
Despite widespread reports of an imminent July 1 enforcement, a key source indicates California's ban on excessively loud streaming ads won't take effect until July 1, 2026.
FTC Approves Elon Musk's Mesh Acquisition
Just months after raising $50 million, Mesh Optical Technologies, a startup boasting a 1.
AI drives engineering job cuts, but resilience grows
The technology industry has cut over 123,000 jobs this year, with AI cited as the leading cause.
Superhuman acquires GPTZero AI detection startup
Just three years after its founding, AI detection startup GPTZero, with over 19 million users and $30 million in annual revenue, has been acquired by Superhuman.
Oracle axes 21,000 jobs, citing AI investments and advancements
Technology sector companies announced over 38,000 job cuts in May 2026, with AI being the most common factor driving job reductions across all sectors, according to TechCrunch .
How to Choose Quantum Computing Business Applications: A 2026 Strategic Planning Guide
In October 2025, Google’s Willow processor ran a specific algorithm 13,000 times faster than the best classical supercomputer, achieving a verifiable quantum advantage according to Thequantuminsider .
GPU Clouds: Democratizing Access for Startup Profitability
Rumble, known for its video platform, acquired Northern Data for $767 million, instantly establishing itself as a major player in AI cloud infrastructure.
Snap Spins Off AI Video Team to Launch Dotmo Company
Snap's Chief Technology Officer, Bobby Murphy, is leading the investment in a new AI gaming spin-off called Dotmo.
Apple's AI Push Forces iPhone Price Increases
Apple's Mac Mini compact computers saw a $200 price hike earlier this year, a stark precursor to what CEO Tim Cook warns is an 'unsustainable' situation for iPhone pricing due to soaring memory chip c
Meta Integrates AI Features Across Facebook Platform
Meta just embedded advanced AI into daily digital life.
Amazon CEO voices concerns over Anthropic AI model capabilities
Anthropic globally disabled access to its Fable 5 and Mythos 5 AI models.
KPMG retracts AI report after uncovering inaccuracies in its claims
Only five of 45 citations in KPMG's 'Redefining excellence in the age of agentic AI' report were accurate, a discovery that forced the report's withdrawal.
India debates AI future as Anthropic suspends models for foreign nationals
On June 12, 2026, Anthropic abruptly suspended global access to its newly released Fable 5 and Mythos 5 AI models for all foreign nationals, following a direct order from the U.
US Gov Orders Anthropic to Halt AI Access for Foreign Nationals
The U.S. government ordered Anthropic to immediately shut off access to its Fable 5 and Mythos 5 AI models for foreign nationals. This directive was so broad it affected foreign nationals working within Anthropic's own off
SpaceX IPO Targets $1.78 Trillion Valuation
Retail investors have submitted over $100 billion in orders for SpaceX's initial public offering, valuing the company at $1.78 trillion.
Equal AI Secures Investment for AI Call Screening in India
In India, a nation where unwanted calls are a daily, grating nuisance, an AI assistant launched just last year has already amassed over a million monthly active users.
Avataar.ai Launches Varya, Indigenous Video AI for India
Generating a second of video with Avataar.
Andrew Yang builds tech solutions, not waiting for Washington
Andrew Yang, once a presidential hopeful on a universal basic income platform, has launched Noble Mobile, a startup that pays users to spend less time on their phones.
Meta, Reliance Forge AI Data Center Partnership in India
Meta Platforms is leasing a massive 168-megawatt AI-enabled data center in Jamnagar, Gujarat, from Reliance Industries, marking its first dedicated AI infrastructure in India.
Apple's AI Strategy Unveiled: Deep Integration & User Focus
Starting today, developers can test Apple Intelligence features, marking Apple's deep integration of AI into its core platforms.
GM Invests $900 Million in EV Battery Strategy
General Motors is pouring $900 million into a new battery cell development center and advanced lithium-manganese-rich (LMR) chemistry, aiming for a 33% energy density boost over current leading cells
Sriram Krishnan Departs Key White House AI Policy Advisor Role
At the end of June, the White House will lose Sriram Krishnan, a senior policy advisor on artificial intelligence initially appointed by US president-elect Donald Trump.
Google taps SpaceX for multi-year AI compute services
Google will pay Elon Musk's SpaceX nearly $1 billion every month for AI computing power, a staggering sum that reveals the intense global race for advanced AI infrastructure.
Reid Hoffman to step down from Microsoft board for AI startup
Reid Hoffman, a long-standing director at Microsoft and a titan of Silicon Valley, informed the company on June 2, 2026, that he would not seek re-election, choosing instead to fully commit to his AI
What Are Strategic AI Tools for Business Scaling in 2026?
Priya, a freelance consultant, spent over ₹9,000 on various AI subscriptions in just eight months.
Uber deploys 500 Hyundai EVs for global data collection
On Friday, Uber's modified Hyundai Ioniq 5s, bristling with cameras and lidar, began silently mapping Washington, DC streets.