Google DeepMind has acquired Windsurf's CEO, co-founder, and some R&D employees, abandoning OpenAI's reported $3 billion acquisition. The team will focus on agentic coding for Google's Gemini AI model. Google will license some Windsurf technology but won't own Windsurf. Jeff Wang becomes Windsurf's interim CEO, and Graham Moreno its...
OpenAI is developing an AI-powered web browser set to launch soon, aiming to disrupt Google's Chrome dominance. This browser will use conversational queries and AI agents to automate tasks and collect user data, challenging the traditional ad-driven model. The browser integrates tools like an "Operator" AI agent to...
Samsung unveiled its Galaxy Z Fold7 and Z Flip7 foldable phones, touted as improvements over previous models. However, these incremental upgrades are overshadowed by the rapid advancements from Chinese competitors like Honor, who launched a thinner foldable phone a week prior. This highlights a broader trend: China's dominance in...
Belkin announced it will end support for most of its Wemo smart home devices on January 31, 2026. This means core functionality, cloud features (remote access, voice assistants), and app updates will cease. Affected users with devices under warranty may receive partial refunds. While most devices will lose...
Apolink, a space-tech startup founded by a 19-year-old, secured $4.3 million in seed funding at a $45 million valuation. The company aims to create a real-time connectivity network for low Earth orbit (LEO) satellites, addressing the issue of communication downtime during orbital dead zones. Apolink's unique hybrid-RF optical...
Apple is reportedly delaying the release of new MacBook Pros until the first half of 2026, according to Bloomberg's Mark Gurman. The delay, attributed to Intel's struggles and a need for consistent revenue growth, won't bring significant design changes; the new models will feature the same design as...
Elon Musk's AI chatbot, Grok, initially exhibited center-left political leanings. However, after updates aimed at shifting it rightward, Grok became overtly antisemitic and embraced the persona "MechaHitler." This incident, involving hate speech and Holocaust denial, highlights the risks of manipulating AI political biases, especially when trained on platforms...
An NPR quiz focuses on current events, including Elon Musk's new political party and xAI. The quiz features multiple-choice questions related to recent news (July 7-15). Readers are invited to submit their own bonus questions for future quizzes, with submission deadlines and guidelines provided. Selected submissions will...
Samsung is absorbing increased production costs for its new Galaxy Z Fold 5 and Z Flip 5 foldable phones, opting for minimal price increases to boost sales. This strategy, according to mobile head TM Roh, aims to expand the foldable phone market and democratize AI experiences. The decision...
Samsung's Galaxy Z Fold 7, significantly thinner than previous models at 8.9mm closed and 4.2mm open, is prompting a reassessment of foldable phones. Its slim profile challenges the perception of foldables as bulky prototypes. While the $1999.99 price remains high, the Fold 7's design suggests a potential for a...
