Samsung’s upcoming One UI 8.5 update could introduce a handy feature that automatically summarizes PDF and text files right in the My Files browser. The feature, spotted in leaked firmware, would help users find the right document without opening it. It’s expected to have a user toggle and will avoi
Two years ago, investors berated BKV’s CEO for buying power plants. Now, with AI data centers desperate for gigawatts of power, that bet looks genius. The company’s stock has surged 50% since its 2024 IPO.
A blog post by ex-Microsoft engineer Jonathon Ready went viral this week, arguing that Seattle tech workers have a unique disdain for AI. The reaction has been fierce, revealing a deep split in how the city views its tech future amidst Big Tech layoffs and startup energy.
According to a new report, biocomputers using lab-grown human brain tissue are moving from labs to commercial products. While they can only perform basic tasks like playing Pong, the ethical and philosophical implications are arriving faster than the science.
Mark Zuckerberg announced a new Meta creative studio merging design, fashion, and tech, led by former Apple design head Alan Dye. The studio will treat intelligence as a “new design material,” signaling a major push into AI-integrated hardware.
The Android QPR2 update is rolling out to Pixel 6 and newer devices, and it’s packing a quietly significant upgrade for Circle to Search. The feature finally gets the continuous scrolling capability that Samsung users have enjoyed since its launch in September.
Nvidia’s Jensen Huang is on Capitol Hill, pushing back against AI chip export controls to China. He argues restrictions won’t slow China’s progress and that Nvidia needs to sell competitive chips globally. The lobbying effort is meeting both support and sharp skepticism from lawmakers.
HPE is making a major push into AI networking with new hardware and software announced at its Discover Barcelona 2025 event. The company is combining its Aruba platform with Juniper’s Mist AI and strengthening partnerships with chip giants Nvidia and AMD.
Gradial, a Seattle AI startup, just secured a $35 million Series B. The company builds “agentic” AI tools designed to automate complex marketing workflows for clients like AWS and T-Mobile.
The Zig Software Foundation is making a permanent move off GitHub, calling the platform “sluggish and broken.” The breaking point was unreliable infrastructure and Microsoft’s aggressive promotion of AI, which violates Zig’s strict no-LLM policy.
