Spotify is rolling out a weekly version of its popular Wrapped feature that gives users a snapshot of their listening habits. The feature shows top artists and songs while creating curated playlists, available globally across more than 60 regions for both free and premium subscribers.
Apple is reportedly paying Google $1 billion per year to handle Siri’s backend processing. This comes as Google pays Apple around $25 billion annually to remain the default search engine on Apple devices.
A University of Pennsylvania study analyzed 96,000 graduate photos to extract personality traits from facial features. The researchers found these “Photo Big Five” traits could predict earnings and job mobility. But the ethical implications are staggering.
The Czinger 21C hypercar shares manufacturing DNA with cruise missiles and military drones. Its parent company Divergent 3D uses the same 3D printing tech for both luxury cars and defense contracts, representing a new era of manufacturing as a service.
Microsoft has renegotiated its landmark partnership with OpenAI, extending exclusive technology rights through 2032. The new deal specifically includes access to models developed after artificial general intelligence arrives, giving Microsoft unprecedented long-term control.
PlayStation appears to be developing a cross-buy system between PS5 and PC based on new backend symbols discovered by data miners. This would mirror Microsoft’s Xbox Play Anywhere program that’s been running for years.
NovaUCD-based climate-tech company Proveye has received European Space Agency backing through the Spark Funding initiative to complete development of its ProvVari precision fertilizer platform. The AI-driven system combines satellite imagery, drone data, and weather information to optimize farming w
An AI startup called Digs has raised $19.1 million in seed funding to help organize home construction documents and create digital twins. The Vancouver-based company offers two main products for preconstruction collaboration and warranty management. Digs has nearly 10,000 homes using its platform an
Google is embedding its Gemini AI directly into Google Maps to revolutionize navigation. The update brings hands-free assistance, landmark-based guidance, and smarter traffic alerts. US users get first access to these features rolling out throughout 2024.
He Jiabin spent years at China’s tech giants before founding Ropet. His company has raised over $7 million to create companion robots that blend emotional design with cutting-edge AI. The goal? Selling 20,000 units by year-end.
