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Apple Delays AI-Powered Siri Revamp Again
Apple’s long-promised AI upgrade to Siri is facing further delays, with key features now expected to roll out gradually later this year or beyond.
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Apple’s long-promised AI upgrade to Siri is facing further delays, with key features now expected to roll out gradually later this year or beyond.
Coinbase unveiled Agentic Wallets, a new framework that allows AI agents to autonomously execute blockchain transactions. The product targets machine-driven finance and decentralized applications.
Target is piloting contextual advertising in ChatGPT through its Roundel network, serving clearly labeled product ads alongside AI responses while maintaining user trust.
Uber Eats is rolling out an AI-powered Cart Assistant that lets customers build grocery lists using text or images, factoring in preferences and store availability.
OpenAI’s VP of product policy, Ryan Beiermeister, was fired following a sex discrimination allegation, after reportedly opposing the planned ChatGPT “adult mode” feature.
Canva now integrates Brand Kits into ChatGPT, allowing users to generate fully on-brand visuals directly from AI prompts, streamlining creative workflows.
Chris Hemsworth faces off against Alexa+ in Amazon’s Super Bowl commercial, humorously portraying AI fears while highlighting practical home assistance features.
Meta launches a standalone Vibes app for AI-generated videos, offering creation, remixing, and sharing tools, with upcoming freemium subscriptions planned.
Google’s AI chatbot Gemini surpassed 750 million monthly active users, highlighting rapid adoption following recent product updates. The growth was disclosed in Alphabet’s latest earnings.
Accor has integrated its ALL Accor booking and loyalty experience directly into ChatGPT, enabling AI-driven hotel discovery and trip planning. The launch expands Accor’s digital reach.
Ring’s AI-powered Search Party, which scans camera networks to locate lost dogs, is now available to all U.S. users, including those without Ring cameras.
Africa-based travel technology company Tripesa has launched Roamio, an AI-powered travel marketplace designed to connect travellers with local experts through intent-driven trip planning.