Google has reached a settlement with Epic Games that fundamentally reshapes Android’s app ecosystem. The agreement cuts Play Store fees and opens the platform to third-party app stores through 2032.
Zoom is completely revamping its partner program with Zoom Up 3.0, featuring a flexible points system and distinct tracks for different partner types. The changes aim to simplify reporting and measurement while helping partners differentiate. Partners get until October 2026 to prepare for the new as
Founded by IIT Kharagpur graduates, Giga is taking on the crowded voice AI space with a focus on rapid deployment and multilingual capabilities. The startup claims it can deploy enterprise-scale AI support in less than two weeks.
OpenAI has launched its Sora video generation app on Android after the iOS debut. The app uses second-generation AI to create realistic videos from text prompts. Access still requires an invite code through sora.com.
Famed cryptographer Daniel J. Bernstein has been testing Fil-C, a new memory-safe C/C++ compiler. His favorable review signals serious progress in making C code safer without rewriting everything.
According to Forbes, enterprises are racing to adopt AI but skipping the most critical step: defining the actual problem. Experian’s Vijay Mehta argues success depends on plumbing-first thinking, not just model building. The real challenge isn’t building AI—it’s operationalizing it responsibly at sc
Apple appears to be developing a budget Mac priced below $1,000 that uses iPhone-class chips instead of M-series processors. Despite the lower-cost components, it reportedly outperforms early M1 Macs while avoiding cannibalization of Air and Pro models.
Apple is rolling out three significant upgrades to its Podcasts app starting with iOS 26.2. The changes include automatically generated chapters, improved podcast discovery, and better handling of show notes links. These features aim to solve long-standing frustrations for both listeners and creator
Microsoft has launched its first in-house AI image generator called MAI-Image-1 directly into Copilot. The model promises photorealistic outputs and better handling of tricky details like hands. Early users are already calling it a major upgrade.
Thomson Reuters is betting its massive legal data trove will give it an edge in the AI legal tech race. But shares dropped sharply as investors worry about competition from ChatGPT and new entrants. The company’s CEO argues specialized legal AI will win against general-purpose models.
