Google and Reliance Jio have struck a deal to offer its Gemini 2.5 Pro AI platform free for 18 months to over 500 million Jio users in India, marking a bold push into one of the world’s fastest-growing digital markets.
Pony.ai has become the first company to receive a permit to operate robotaxis across all of Shenzhen, marking a major milestone for China’s autonomous vehicle industry.
Google and Reliance Industries have teamed up to bundle Google’s AI Pro subscription with Jio 5G plans in India, offering 18 months of free access to Gemini and related tools.
OpenAI’s updated Sora 2 app introduces “character cameos,” allowing users to create reusable AI avatars, along with new video stitching and leaderboard features.
Universal Music Group reached a landmark settlement and licensing deal with AI startup Udio, resolving copyright disputes and paving the way for a new AI-powered music platform.
Figma has acquired Tel Aviv–based AI media startup Weavy, rebranding it as Figma Weave. The 20-person team will integrate advanced image and video generation tools into Figma’s design ecosystem.
Gartner identifies AI agents, emotion AI, and digital twins as key drivers of modern sales transformation. These technologies are reshaping how organizations engage and understand customers.
Microsoft expands its TechSpark initiative through partnerships with TitletownTech and NJ AI Hub, providing AI and high-performance computing tools to accelerate scientific discovery.
Schneider Electric beat Q3 revenue estimates as demand for AI-powered data centers drives growth. U.S. expansion plans and supply chain strategies support the momentum.
Alphabet, Microsoft, and Meta announced higher capital expenditures as they invest in AI and data centers. Investors favored Alphabet for its strong cash flow coverage.
Berlin-based startup Paperspell has launched an AI-powered document assistant to simplify Europe’s complex bureaucracy, helping users translate, organize, and manage official paperwork.
OpenAI is laying the groundwork for an initial public offering that could value the company at up to $1 trillion, positioning it as one of the most anticipated tech listings in history.
Vention expands its AI-powered full-stack automation platform with AI Operator, a new Developer Toolkit, and advanced simulation features, enabling manufacturers to achieve faster, smarter, and safer automation from design to deployment.
IBM introduces the IBM Defense Model, a specialized AI solution co-developed with Janes, designed to deliver accurate, mission-critical intelligence in classified, edge, and air-gapped environments.
Cisco and NVIDIA unveil industry-first solutions for AI-ready data centers, including the N9100 series switch and Secure AI Factory enhancements, empowering enterprises, neocloud, and telecom customers with unmatched flexibility, performance, and security.