Jack Dorsey, the co-founder of Twitter, has developed a new messaging app called Bitchat, a decentralized, peer-to-peer communication tool that operates entirely over Bluetooth mesh networks—no internet, SIM card, phone number, or email needed. Over the weekend, Dorsey personally built and launched the beta version of the app, now available on TestFlight, alongside a full […]
The U.S. Department of Defense announced Monday that it has awarded contracts worth up to $200 million to four major AI firms—Anthropic, Google, OpenAI, and xAI—to accelerate the development of artificial intelligence systems aimed at addressing key national security needs. These contracts, coordinated through the DoD’s Chief Digital and Artificial Intelligence Office, will support the […]
OpenAI has officially unveiled GPT-5, its most powerful and refined artificial intelligence model to date, now available to all users — including those on the free tier of ChatGPT. This new version brings significant improvements in speed, reasoning, accuracy, and versatility, excelling in key areas such as creative writing, coding assistance, and healthcare solutions. According […]
At a White House dinner with top tech leaders, President Donald Trump congratulated Google CEO Sundar Pichai and co-founder Sergey Brin following Alphabet’s favorable outcome in a major antitrust case. “Well, you had a very good day yesterday,” Trump said as he called on Pichai during the dinner. “Google had a very good day yesterday. […]
Oracle Cloud Infrastructure announced plans on Tuesday to deploy 50,000 Advanced Micro Devices (AMD) graphics processors starting in the second half of 2026, signaling a major shift in the cloud AI race. Following the news, AMD shares rose about 2%, while Oracle fell 4% and Nvidia slipped more than 3%, reflecting investor reactions to growing […]
YouTube TV, Google’s live-streaming service, announced Monday that it may drop several Fox networks — including Fox Broadcast, Fox News, and Fox Sports — if a new carriage agreement with Fox Corporation is not finalized this week. The current deal expires Wednesday, and despite ongoing negotiations, both sides remain at an impasse. In a blog […]
U.S. President Donald Trump has suggested he may allow Nvidia to sell a reduced-performance version of its cutting-edge Blackwell AI chip to China. Speaking at a press briefing on Monday, Trump hinted at a possible deal if Nvidia could limit the chip’s capabilities by around 30% to 50%. He also mentioned an upcoming meeting with […]
Huawei has officially launched the second generation of its trifold smartphone, the Mate XTs, as part of its push to solidify dominance in China and expand its footprint overseas. The Mate XTs, priced from 17,999 yuan ($2,520) to 21,999 yuan, features two hinges that allow the device to fold at multiple points, transforming it into […]
Apple has reported stronger-than-expected fiscal fourth-quarter results, setting the stage for what could be its most successful December quarter in history — powered by exceptional demand for the newly launched iPhone 17 lineup. The company’s shares rose in after-hours trading following the announcement, as Apple’s forecast surpassed market expectations and highlighted solid performance across several […]
Apple has posted its first iPhone sales increase in China in two years, marking a key turnaround in one of its most vital markets, according to Counterpoint Research. In the quarter ending June, iPhone sales in the country rose 8% year-over-year. This growth was largely driven by strategic price reductions and promotional campaigns in May, […]