Apple is restructuring its AI division after the departure of its head, John Giannandrea. Meanwhile, OpenAI’s Sam Altman has declared a “code red” to improve ChatGPT, fearing it’s been overtaken by Google’s Gemini.
A London-based growth equity firm has closed a huge new fund to invest in European software companies that have grown without venture capital. The €323 million fund will write checks between €8.6 million and €21.5 million to help founders scale.
Australia’s new National AI Plan includes a push to accelerate data center investment with faster approvals and government support. The strategy aims to link this boom to renewable energy, but the country’s grid, still reliant on fossil fuels, faces a massive new demand shock from the power-hungry f
Decagon, founded by 28-year-old Jesse Zhang, uses AI agents to handle customer service for companies like Notion and Hertz. The startup is now valued at $1.5 billion and is reportedly raising again at a $4 billion target, but faces brutal competition from Salesforce and a $10B rival.
Samsung’s Galaxy Z TriFold is officially launching beyond Korea, with the USA confirmed as one of its next markets. The device starts at a staggering $2,450, raising questions about its real-world appeal.
Samsung’s new Galaxy Z TriFold tackles durability with exotic materials like a titanium hinge housing and a ceramic-glass fiber-reinforced polymer back. It also features a new reinforced display technology and manages an IP48 rating despite its ultra-thin, 3.9mm profile.
Apple’s senior vice president for Machine Learning and AI Strategy, John Giannandrea, is stepping down. He’ll serve as an advisor before retiring in the spring of 2026, with a former Microsoft AI researcher taking over key projects.
DeepSeek has released two new reasoning models, V3.2 and V3.2-Speciale. The company claims the latter outperforms top models from Google and OpenAI in benchmarks. Both models are being offered for free.
The advertising giant is making massive cuts following its blockbuster acquisition of rival Interpublic Group. The moves highlight the intense pressure on traditional ad agencies from AI and tech platforms.
Nothing is rolling out its Nothing OS 4.0 update, based on Android 16, to its Phone 3a and Phone 3a Pro models. The update includes new AI features, design tweaks, and camera improvements. It’s a phased rollout, starting with a limited number of users first.
