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Google has unleashed a powerful wave of AI upgrades in Maps, transforming the navigation app into a smarter, more conversational companion. Powered by Google’s Gemini AI, these new features make it possible to talk to Maps, build interactive custom maps, and create map-based applications with little or no coding, and they’re not limited to just … Read more
OpenAI has acquired Software Applications Inc., the company behind Sky, an AI assistant designed specifically for macOS. The entire Sky team, including its co-founders who previously worked at Apple, has joined OpenAI. This marks a significant effort to bring ChatGPT deeper into the Mac environment. Sky was created as a system-level AI layer that sits … Read more
Google Finance has rolled out an AI-powered transformation, turning the platform into a smart financial hub for investors and market enthusiasts. The update introduces a conversational AI chatbot that serves as a “financial sidekick,” capable of answering complex queries, analyzing market trends, and delivering actionable insights in real time. Users can ask questions like, “Which … Read more
Chinese autonomous-driving leader Pony.ai officially launched its AI-powered robotaxi service in Hong Kong this month, marking a major milestone in driverless mobility. The robotaxis are fully electric, self-driving vehicles equipped with multiple LiDAR sensors, cameras, and AI-powered navigation systems that allow them to safely operate without a human driver. Initially serving Hong Kong International Airport, … Read more
Grammarly has officially rebranded as Superhuman, signaling a shift from a simple grammar tool to a full-fledged AI-driven productivity suite. The company is consolidating its core products, Grammarly’s writing assistant, Coda’s collaborative workspace, and Superhuman Mail, under the new Superhuman name. At the heart of this transformation is Superhuman Go, a proactive AI assistant that … Read more
Microsoft expanded the AI capabilities of Microsoft 365 Copilot in September by integrating Anthropic’s Claude Sonnet 4 and Opus 4.1 models. This update gave enterprise users new flexibility, allowing them to choose between OpenAI’s models and Anthropic’s high-performance alternatives for enhanced productivity and decision-making. Within the Researcher agent, users gained access to Claude Opus 4.1, … Read more
The rise of “physical AI” is accelerating as robots and autonomous machines begin to transition from digital systems into the real world. Technology companies are investing heavily in this next wave of AI, which aims to create machines that understand physics, perceive their surroundings, and operate safely alongside humans. Analysts such as Morgan Stanley even … Read more
PMorgan Chase reported a 10% to 20% increase in software engineer productivity after implementing a proprietary AI-powered coding assistant. According to Lori Beer, the bank’s Global Chief Information Officer, the tool has helped tens of thousands of engineers write, debug, and deploy software more efficiently, freeing them to focus on complex data and artificial intelligence … Read more
Google has rolled out its largest upgrade yet to AI Mode in Search, transforming the way users discover and shop for products online. The new system shifts away from traditional keyword-based filters and instead allows people to express their needs in natural, conversational language. Rather than typing a long list of specifications, users can simply … Read more