China’s Alibaba launches AI model to power robots as tech giants talk up ‘physical AI’
Nvidia and Google are among a handful of major tech giants developing models for robotics and so-called “phyiscal AI.” Image: 晓逸 善 / Pexels Source: CNBC
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Autodesk is suing Google over the name of its Flow AI videomaker
Google’s AI Flow tool launched last May. | Image: Google Image: Shantanu Kumar / Pexels Autodesk, a company known for its suite of 3D design software, is suing Google over claims that it infringed on its “Flow” trademark, as reported earlier by Reuters. The lawsuit, filed in a California court last week, alleges that the…
Google is expanding AirDrop support to more Android devices ‘very soon’
Transferring data between iPhones and Android devices is about to get a lot easier. | Photo: Allison Johnson / The Verge Image: Dylan Carr / Unsplash After introducing AirDrop support to Pixel 10 devices last year, Google is now set to expand it to phones made by other Android partners. Eric Kay, vice president of…
Amazon and Google are winning the AI capex race — but what’s the prize?
In 2026, Amazon plans to spend $200 billion in capex. Google is just behind at $175 billion to $185 billion. It’s a lot of money! Image: Czapp Árpád / Pexels Source: TechCrunch
Aluminium: Why Google’s Android for PC launch may be messy and controversial
“Finally.” That was my first reaction when I heard Google would combine Android and ChromeOS into a single operating system. Android has long struggled on tablets, and ChromeOS always felt like too much of a stripped-down alternative to tempt me away from Windows and Mac. So last week, it was exciting to see a leaked…
Video game company stock prices dip after Google introduces an AI world-generation tool
The stock prices of some major video game companies, including Take-Two Interactive, Roblox, and Unity, had notable declines on Friday, just a day after Google announced its Project Genie tool that lets users prompt AI to generate interactive experiences, Reuters reports. Take-Two’s stock price closed at $220.30 (down 7.93 percent from yesterday), Roblox’s closed at…
Alphabet won’t talk about the Google-Apple AI deal, even to investors
Alphabet CEO skipped an analyst’s question about Apple on the company’s earnings call. Image: Nick Fewings / Unsplash Source: TechCrunch
The $20 Billion Silence: Why Alphabet’s Leadership Is Mute on the Apple AI Alliance
Introduction In the high-stakes world of tech earnings, what isn’t said often speaks louder than any revenue figure. This week, Alphabet Inc. executed a masterclass in strategic silence, deftly sidestepping direct questions about its monumental artificial intelligence partnership with Apple—a deal analysts whisper could be worth upwards of $20 billion annually. The conspicuous omission has…
The AI Alliance That Dare Not Speak Its Name: Google and Apple’s Deal Shrouded in Corporate Silence
Introduction In the high-stakes world of tech earnings, what isn’t said often speaks louder than any financial metric. This week, Alphabet, Google’s parent company, delivered a masterclass in strategic silence. When directly questioned about its landmark artificial intelligence partnership with Apple, CEO Sundar Pichai and his team deftly sidestepped, leaving analysts, investors, and the industry…
The AI Alliance That Dares Not Speak Its Name: Inside the Deafening Silence on Google and Apple’s AI Pact
Introduction In the high-stakes world of tech earnings, what isn’t said often screams louder than any revenue figure. This week, Alphabet, Google’s parent company, delivered a masterclass in strategic silence. When directly questioned about its monumental artificial intelligence partnership with Apple, CEO Sundar Pichai and his team deftly sidestepped, leaving investors and analysts in a…