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Artificial Intelligence
DeepSeek Launches V4 Model To Challenge Top Systems
San Francisco: Chinese AI startup DeepSeek has unveiled preview versions of its newest AI model, saying it matches the performance of the world’s most advanced...
Technology
Microsoft Eases Windows Updates to Cut Forced Restarts
Washington: Microsoft is making changes to how Windows updates work, aiming to reduce frequent shutdowns and unexpected restarts that have frustrated users...
Technology
X Launches Stand‑Alone XChat Messaging App on iOS
San Francisco: X has launched XChat, a new stand‑alone messaging app for iPhone users. The app is now available on iOS and allows users...
Technology
Apple Picks Google to Build Next-Gen Siri on Gemini
LAS VEGAS: Google has publicly confirmed that Gemini will power a more personalised version of Siri, arriving later this year....
Business
Cloudsmith Raises $72M to Secure AI-Driven Software Supply Chains
BELFAST: Cloudsmith has raised $72 million in a Series C round to scale its artifact management platform for AI-driven software...
Business
Omni Raises $120M to Build the Governed Data Layer For AI Agents
SAN FRANCISCO: Omni has raised $120 million in a Series C round at a $1.5 billion valuation to scale its...
Artificial Intelligence
OpenAI Brings Its Smartest AI Model GPT 5.5
San Francisco: OpenAI has released GPT‑5.5, its newest artificial intelligence model, which the company describes as its “smartest and most intuitive model” so...
Artificial Intelligence
Google Launches Two New AI Research Agents via Gemini API
LAS VEGAS: Google has launched two new AI research agents via the Gemini API, marking the most significant upgrade to...
Startup Stories
AcuityMD Raises $80M to Build AI Intelligence Layer for MedTech
BOSTON: AcuityMD has raised $80 million in a Series C round at a $955 million valuation to scale its AI...
Technology
Instagram Tests ‘Instants’ for One-Tap Disappearing Photos
San Francisco: Instagram is testing a new photo‑sharing app called Instants, designed to make sharing moments feel more casual. The app focuses on...