SoftBank leads $40 billion investment in OpenAI
OpenAI raised $40 billion in a new investment round led by SoftBank, valuing the company at $300 billion. The funding includes $10 billion upfront and an additional $30 billion by year’s end, contingent on OpenAI converting to a for-profit company.
Amazon debuts Alexa Plus in limited release, with key functionalities still in development
The feature is currently limited to newer Echo Show models.
Amazon introduces Nova Act, an AI tool capable of navigating web browsers
Amazon's Nova Act, a new AI model for Alexa+, helps developers create smarter applications.
Manus introduces subscription options and mobile app for its platform
Manus, a popular AI platform from China, has introduced paid subscriptions, a mobile app, and new features.
Google offers free trial of Gemini 2.5 AI model with restricted features
"Google's giving a sneak peek of Gemini 2.5 AI with limited features—nice way to test-drive their latest model for free!"
Apple Vision Pro's visionOS 2.4 update arrives today, introducing Apple Intelligence features for the first time.
Google Slides has introduced new features to help users create more visually appealing presentations with ease. The update includes tools for better design and collaboration.
Apple plans a major health initiative, including an updated app and AI doctor service, while testing an M5 iPad Pro for a potential 2025 release. The company also set its developer conference for June and named a new retail chief.
A new excerpt from "The Optimist," a book about Sam Altman and OpenAI, reveals fresh insights into why the company's board made key decisions. The upcoming work explores the challenges and ambitions behind shaping AI's future.
AI Boom Creates a Wave of New Billionaires
AI's rapid growth has created 29 billionaires with a combined $71 billion in wealth.