SK hynix has begun sampling its 12-layer HBM4E memory, a next-generation AI-focused DRAM designed to deliver higher performance, lower latency, and improved power efficiency.
Block has unveiled Builderbot, an internal AI platform that the company says is already responsible for roughly 15 percent of its production code changes. The system can write code, open pull requests, monitor CI pipelines, and work across Block’s massive codebase, highlighting how AI is becoming an increasingly important part of modern software development.
Prompt engineering may no longer be the AI gold rush many expected. A recent study suggests large language model expertise now commands the strongest combination of demand and pay.
Google, Microsoft, OpenAI, and several other major technology companies have joined the Linux Foundation’s new Appia Foundation, an effort to create common standards for trustworthy AI.
Google’s new Home Speaker is the first device built around Gemini, bringing smarter voice controls, conversational AI, and improved smart home functionality.
The U.S. Army is evaluating AI-powered drone swarm technology that can continue operating in contested environments where communications may be jammed or unavailable.
Proton has launched Easy Switch for Business, a new migration tool designed to help organizations move email, calendars, contacts, and domains from Google Workspace with minimal disruption. The company is pitching the feature as an easier path away from Google’s ecosystem for businesses focused on privacy and data sovereignty.
A new IBM study suggests many enterprises are becoming increasingly dependent on AI vendors while lacking a clear understanding of the risks. The findings raise questions about vendor lock-in, data sovereignty, and what happens when critical AI services fail.
Commodore is entering the mobile market with the Linux-powered Callback 8020. The retro-inspired flip phone removes social media, email, and web browsing while still offering access to many Android apps through Sailfish OS.
Microsoft is making a surprising argument in the AI race. Rather than urging businesses to commit to a single model provider, the company is promoting flexibility, model diversity, and enterprise control. The strategy could position Microsoft as the neutral platform at the center of the AI ecosystem.
Snap has officially launched SPECS, a standalone pair of augmented reality glasses featuring AI, gesture controls, adaptive tint lenses, and dual Snapdragon processors. The hardware looks impressive, but the $2,195 price could limit mainstream adoption.
Learning how to use artificial intelligence could do more than make workers more productive. A new Randstad report suggests AI-fluent professionals are landing promotions faster, earning higher salaries, and becoming increasingly attractive to employers struggling to fill AI-related roles.