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Amazon has acquired New York City-based Fauna Robotics just a couple of months after it unveiled Sprout, a cute humanoid robot. Specific details of the buyout have yet to be shared, but Fauna CEO Rob Cochran said in a LinkedIn post on Tuesday that he was “incredibly excited” about the development. “When we launched in NYC back in February 2024, we set out with a clear mission: to ‘build capable, safe, and fun robots for everyone,’” Cochran wrote in the post. “Looking back at how far we’ve come in just two years, I am immensely proud of everything our team…
Apple is working on a major reboot for Siri that will make it compete with AI chatbots like ChatGPT and Gemini. The company is testing both a standalone Siri app and a system-wide “Ask Siri” feature as part of a broader AI overhaul. The new version is expected to debut at WWDC on June 8 alongside iOS 27 and macOS 27. Apple’s goal is to turn Siri from a basic assistant into a deeply integrated AI agent that works across apps and understands your workflow. What changes is Apple making to the Siri app? According to a Bloomberg report, Apple…
Finally, Apple has confirmed the dates for its annual developer conference — WWDC 2026 — the event that lays the ground for the new iOS, iPadOS, and macOS versions that will be available for everyone in September 2026. However, alongside the yearly operating system refresh, the event also has the responsibility of revealing Apple’s advancements in AI. Unlike last year, the company might also showcase some new hardware (and the important ones no less), making it even more interesting. When is Apple hosting WWDC 2026? Apple has officially announced that WWDC 2026 will take place from June 8 to June…
Merely six months after it launched as a standalone app, the Sora AI video generator app is riding into the sunset. The move is pretty surprising, as Google has ramped up its AI video efforts with Veo, while Chinese AI labels continue to deliver impressive results with products such as the viral Seedance AI video engine. A quick death for a viral AI tool “What you made with Sora mattered, and we know this news is disappointing. We’ll share more soon, including timelines for the app and API and details on preserving your work,” OpenAI shared in a post. Interestingly,…
HP has unveiled a new lineup of EliteBook laptops and Z-series workstations, and the message is pretty clear: everything is now about AI. Announced at HP Imagine 2026, the company introduced devices like the EliteBook 6 G2q and updated ZBook mobile workstations. The new machines are all designed to handle local AI workloads, hybrid work, and enterprise-grade security. This isn’t just a spec bump, but instead a shift toward making AI a core part of everyday computing. What’s new with the EliteBook lineup? The highlight here is the new EliteBook 6 G2q, which HP is positioning as a next-gen AI…
Your smart TV might look like a simple screen for entertainment, but a bigger battle is playing out behind it. Major broadcasters like Disney, NBCUniversal, and Warner Bros Discovery are now pushing European regulators to rein in tech giants like Google, Apple, Amazon, and Samsung over how content is controlled and delivered. According to Reuters, the companies have approached EU antitrust authorities, asking for smart TVs and set-top boxes to be regulated under the Digital Markets Act (DMA). This law is designed to limit the power of large platforms (or so-called gatekeepers) that control access to users and markets. Why…
Dubai Chambers discusses trade and investment opportunities with Prague Chamber of Commerce H.E. Mohammad Ali Rashed Lootah: “We are committed to advancing economic relations between Dubai and the Czech Republic and building high-value partnerships that contribute to stronger business ties.” The President of Prague Chamber: Strong interest among Czech companies in investing and expanding in Dubai 145 Czech companies were registered as active members of Dubai Chamber of Commerce by the end of 2025, representing annual growth of 28.3%. Dubai, UAE – Dubai Chambers has explored ways to strengthen economic relations between the business communities in Dubai and the Czech Republic during a…
Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang has made one of the boldest claims in AI right now. Speaking on the Lex Fridman podcast, he said, “I think we’ve achieved AGI.” That statement alone is enough to grab attention, but it also raises a bigger question. What exactly counts as AGI in the first place? The term has been used heavily across the tech industry, but it still does not have a clear, shared definition. It is generally understood as AI that can match or surpass human intelligence across tasks, but how you measure that remains up for debate. What is AGI, and…
Snowflake Launches Project SnowWork, Bringing Outcome-Driven AI to Every Business User March 24, 2026 – Snowflake (NYSE: SNOW), the AI Data Cloud company, today announced the research preview of Project SnowWork, a new autonomous enterprise AI platform designed to help business users massively accelerate workflows. Acting as a proactive AI partner, Project SnowWork empowers individuals and teams across the business to simply ask for what they need and have Project SnowWork securely complete multi-step tasks based on conversational prompts. Whether it’s building a board-ready forecast slide deck, creating a spreadsheet that identifies churn risks, or uncovering supply chain bottlenecks, Project SnowWork autonomously…
Samsung has officially expanded its 2026 TV lineup, and the big focus this year is clear: better Mini LED screens and smarter AI features across more price points. According to the company’s announcement, the new lineup introduces refreshed Neo QLED 4K TVs alongside an all-new Mini LED TV series, bringing improved brightness, contrast, and AI-powered enhancements to a wider range of buyers. The idea here isn’t just flagship upgrades, but also about making premium display tech more accessible. What’s new in Samsung’s 2026 TVs? The biggest change is how Samsung is restructuring its lineup. At the top of the Mini…