xAI unveils Grok-3 AI model with enhanced reasoning capabilities

Elon Musk’s company, xAI, has introduced Grok-3, their latest flagship AI model. Initial tests suggest that Grok-3 could perform better than competitors like OpenAI and DeepSeek from China in areas like math, science, and coding. Continue reading “xAI unveils Grok-3 AI model with enhanced reasoning capabilities”

HP acquires Humane AI assets in a $116 million deal

HP on Tuesday announced a definitive agreement to acquire key AI capabilities from Humane. This includes their AI-powered platform, Cosmos, along with significant technical talent and intellectual property, comprising over 300 patents and patent applications. Continue reading “HP acquires Humane AI assets in a $116 million deal”

Pocket Entertainment launches ‘Pocket Toons’ AI-driven comics platform

Pocket Entertainment, the parent company of Pocket FM and Pocket Novel, has introduced Pocket Toons, an AI-driven platform designed to innovate in the realm of comics and storytelling. Continue reading “Pocket Entertainment launches ‘Pocket Toons’ AI-driven comics platform”

Apple’s Siri AI upgrade could be delayed until May: Report

Apple’s highly anticipated Siri upgrade, part of its Apple Intelligence platform, is encountering engineering hurdles and software bugs, potentially delaying its rollout, according to a report by Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman. Continue reading “Apple’s Siri AI upgrade could be delayed until May: Report”

Airtel partners with Nokia, Qualcomm for 5G FWA expansion in India

Bharti Airtel has announced a partnership with Nokia and Qualcomm to enhance its 5G Fixed Wireless Access (FWA) and Wi-Fi solutions, aiming to expand high-speed internet access across India. Continue reading “Airtel partners with Nokia, Qualcomm for 5G FWA expansion in India”

PiFy AI-powered WhatsApp-based Chatbot tutor for students launched

IIT Delhi alumni Rupesh Kumar and Ravi Tiwari have introduced PiFy, India’s first WhatsApp-based AI software designed to offer affordable and accessible educational support to students. By scanning a QR code, users can access PiFy on WhatsApp, where they can instantly resolve doubts, generate mock test papers, and create revision notes. Continue reading “PiFy AI-powered WhatsApp-based Chatbot tutor for students launched”

HONOR integrates DeepSeek-R1 with YOYO Assistant in China

HONOR officially announced its integration with DeepSeek, bringing advanced AI capabilities to its mobile devices in its home market, China. This partnership allows users to leverage a “smarter, more intuitive, and highly efficient AI assistant” customized to individual needs. Continue reading “HONOR integrates DeepSeek-R1 with YOYO Assistant in China”

Google rolls out Gemini 2.0 Flash, Pro Experimental, and Flash-Lite for multimodal AI tasks

Google on Thursday announced the general availability of Gemini 2.0 Flash, an AI model optimized for high-volume, high-frequency tasks. Developers can now integrate this model into production applications via the Gemini API in Google AI Studio and Vertex AI. Continue reading “Google rolls out Gemini 2.0 Flash, Pro Experimental, and Flash-Lite for multimodal AI tasks”

boAt and Antara partner to develop senior-focused tech solutions

boAt, an Indian audio and wearable tech brand, has announced a partnership with Antara Senior Care, a senior care ecosystem under the Max Group. The collaboration aims to create customized technology solutions designed to improve the lives of senior citizens. Continue reading “boAt and Antara partner to develop senior-focused tech solutions”

OpenAI rolls out Deep research in ChatGPT for expert-level report generation

OpenAI has introduced a new feature called Deep Research in ChatGPT, designed to tackle complex, multi-step internet research tasks. This advanced capability enables ChatGPT to complete in “tens of minutes what would take a human many hours,” according to the company. Continue reading “OpenAI rolls out Deep research in ChatGPT for expert-level report generation”

OpenAI rolls out o3-mini AI reasoning model for all users

OpenAI has launched o3-mini, the latest model in its reasoning series, now available in ChatGPT and the API. Initially previewed in December 2024, this model enhances performance in science, math, and coding while offering lower costs and faster processing speeds compared to its predecessor, o1-mini. It is optimized for complex STEM tasks, providing efficiency and affordability. Continue reading “OpenAI rolls out o3-mini AI reasoning model for all users”

Google updates Gemini App with Gemini 2.0 Flash and Imagen 3

Google on Thursday announced updates to the Gemini app, now featuring Gemini 2.0 Flash as its default model. This update follows the model’s initial reveal in December. Continue reading “Google updates Gemini App with Gemini 2.0 Flash and Imagen 3”

Microsoft adds DeepSeek R1 to Azure AI Foundry and GitHub

Microsoft on Wednesday introduced DeepSeek R1 to its extensive model catalog on Azure AI Foundry and GitHub, adding to a collection that now exceeds 1,800 models. These models span from frontier and open-source to industry-specific and task-based AI solutions. Continue reading “Microsoft adds DeepSeek R1 to Azure AI Foundry and GitHub”

OpenAI unveils ‘Operator’ web-based AI Agent for task automation

OpenAI has introduced Operator, an AI-powered agent designed to complete web-based tasks autonomously. Using a built-in browser, Operator can interact with websites by typing, clicking, and scrolling, simplifying a variety of repetitive tasks for users. Continue reading “OpenAI unveils ‘Operator’ web-based AI Agent for task automation”

Google integrates Google AI to Workspace Business and Enterprise plans

Google today announced the inclusion of its advanced AI capabilities in Workspace Business and Enterprise plans, making the latest generative AI tools available without the need for additional add-ons. Continue reading “Google integrates Google AI to Workspace Business and Enterprise plans”