Emotional Support Robot Startup Shuts Down, Leaving $800 Moxie Devices Bricked
Embodied, creator of the $800 Moxie children's emotional support robot, announces sudden shutdown after failed funding round. The closure will render devices inoperable within days, leaving customers without refunds and children coping with the loss of their robotic companions.
Apple Partners with Broadcom to Develop Custom AI Server Chip
Apple is collaborating with Broadcom to create its first AI-focused server chip codenamed Baltra, aimed at powering cloud-based AI features like Siri and Maps. The project, expected to enter mass production in 2026, marks Apple's strategic move to reduce dependence on Nvidia while strengthening its AI capabilities.
Google's Quantum Breakthrough May Prove Multiple Universe Theory
Google's groundbreaking Willow quantum chip has achieved computational speeds that would take conventional supercomputers billions of years, leading researchers to suggest evidence of parallel universes. The revolutionary quantum processing capabilities have ignited debate about the fundamental nature of reality and quantum mechanics.
AI-Powered Breakthrough: Tech Giants Automate Quantum Computing Calibration
Nvidia, Rigetti, and Quantum Machines achieve a milestone in quantum computing by successfully automating qubit calibration using AI. This breakthrough addresses key scaling challenges as the industry moves toward systems with thousands of qubits.
Google's $20B Green Energy Push: Powering AI with Renewable Infrastructure
Google announces a groundbreaking $20 billion investment in renewable energy infrastructure to power its AI data centers, partnering with Intersect Power and TPG Rise Climate. The initiative aims to match new data centers with equivalent wind and solar power generation, addressing the surging energy demands of artificial intelligence operations.
Reddit Unleashes AI-Powered Search Feature Amid User Privacy Concerns
Reddit launches 'Reddit Answers', an AI tool that generates summaries from community discussions while linking to original threads. The feature follows major AI partnerships with Google and OpenAI, though some users resist these AI initiatives through deliberate data manipulation.
Apple's iOS 18.2 RC2 Brings Major AI Features Including ChatGPT Integration
Apple releases second RC versions of iOS 18.2 and other OS updates, introducing groundbreaking AI capabilities including ChatGPT-powered Siri and Visual Intelligence. The update expands Apple Intelligence services while adding practical features like AirTag location sharing.
Meta Pursues Nuclear Power Partnerships to Fuel AI Ambitions
Meta plans to secure up to 4 gigawatts of nuclear power capacity by 2030 to support its growing AI operations. The company joins tech giants like Amazon and Microsoft in exploring nuclear energy solutions to balance technological advancement with environmental commitments.
Apple Plans Major iPhone Memory Overhaul to Power Next-Gen AI Features
Apple is set to abandon its 14-year-old package-on-package memory design in favor of discrete memory packaging by 2026. This fundamental architecture change aims to dramatically boost AI capabilities through increased data speeds and processing power while maintaining privacy through local computing.
CosmOS: Humane's New AI-Powered Operating System Aims to Transform Multiple Devices
Humane unveils CosmOS, an ambitious AI operating system designed to bring advanced digital assistance across cars, TVs, phones, and smart speakers. While showcasing impressive capabilities like contextual awareness and seamless integration, the system appears to be more concept than market-ready product as the company pivots beyond its Ai Pin device.