Google is folding Alphabet’s AI robotics “moonshot,” Intrinsic, into the company after five years as an independent unit. The move marks a strategic shift as Google doubles down on physical AI and pulls experimental projects closer to its core business. Intrinsic “graduated” into an independent company inside Alphabet’s Other Bets division in 2026, a portfolio…
As the United States takes new steps against the regime that has ruled the island since 1959, the Cuban people face 20-hour blackouts, decreased internet access, and shortages of basic supplies. Image: henry perks / Unsplash Source: Wired
With control of Congress in the balance, officials say the president plans to campaign as if he were 'on the ballot'. Image: Kelly Sikkema / Unsplash Source: Al Jazeera
Apple will bring a new integrated video podcast experience to Apple Podcasts this spring. Image: Sara Kurfeß / Unsplash Source: CNBC
Munich Re’s primary insurance unit Ergo aims to cut about 1,000 positions in Germany, partly as a result of its increased use of artificial intelligence. Image: Winston Tjia / Unsplash Source: Bloomberg
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s government has released a spending plan to protect the economy from US tariffs with support for exporters and strategic sectors. Bloomberg’s Swati Pandey has the latest. (Source: Bloomberg) Image: Abhishek Choudhary / Unsplash Source: Bloomberg
Introduction In the unforgiving arena of political satire, few figures present a target as rich and complex as California Governor Gavin Newsom. This week, ‘The Daily Show’ took careful aim, dedicating a seven-minute segment to dissecting his journey from charismatic rising star to a leader besieged by scandal and unmet promises. The exclusive ‘Daily Showography’…
Introduction In the unforgiving arena of political satire, no leader is safe. This week, California Governor Gavin Newsom finds himself squarely in the crosshairs of Comedy Central’s ‘The Daily Show,’ as the program prepares to dissect his tenure with a signature blend of sharp wit and incisive critique. The exclusive segment promises to scrutinize a…
Introduction Imagine a web browser that doesn’t just wait for your command but anticipates your needs, navigating complex tasks with a simple prompt. That future arrives today as Google begins a phased global rollout of its ‘Auto Browse’ AI agent within Chrome, exclusively for subscribers of its Gemini AI Pro and AI Ultra tiers. This…
Introduction The European Union has drawn a line in the digital sand. In a landmark move, Brussels has initiated a formal investigation into Elon Musk’s artificial intelligence venture, xAI, focusing on its Grok chatbot. Regulators are probing whether the system violated the bloc’s stringent Digital Services Act by allegedly generating sexually explicit deepfakes, setting the…
