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ElevenLabs CEO Says Voice Is AI’s Next Interface

By Maria Konash Feb 5, 2026

ElevenLabs CEO Mati Staniszewski says voice is emerging as the primary way people will interact with AI, as models combine speech with reasoning and agentic capabilities.

AI & Machine Learning, Consumer Tech, Enterprise Tech, News

Google Gemini Tops 750 Million Monthly Users

By Maria Konash Feb 5, 2026

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.

AI & Machine Learning, News

Pinterest Fires Engineers Over Layoff Tracking Tool

By Maria Konash Feb 4, 2026

Pinterest CEO Bill Ready dismissed engineers who built an internal tool to track company layoffs, citing privacy violations and obstruction of company operations.

AI & Machine Learning, News

Ex-Google Engineer Convicted of Stealing AI Trade Secrets for China

By Maria Konash Jan 30, 2026

Former Google engineer Linwei Ding was convicted of stealing AI trade secrets to benefit two Chinese companies. He faces multiple counts of economic espionage and trade secret theft.

AI & Machine Learning, News, Research & Innovation

Google DeepMind Unveils AlphaGenome DNA Prediction Model

By Maria Konash Jan 30, 2026

Google DeepMind has introduced AlphaGenome, a new AI model designed to analyze long DNA sequences and predict how genetic variations may influence disease development.

AI & Machine Learning, Consumer Tech, News

Google DeepMind’s Project Genie Lets Users Explore AI-Generated Worlds

By Maria Konash Jan 30, 2026

Google DeepMind has begun rolling out Project Genie, an experimental interactive prototype that lets users create and explore AI-generated worlds powered by its Genie 3 world model.

AI & Machine Learning, Consumer Tech, News

Apple Acquires Q.ai to Boost AI Audio Hardware

By Maria Konash Jan 29, 2026

Apple has acquired Israeli AI startup Q.ai to strengthen its audio and hardware-focused AI capabilities. The deal highlights Apple’s growing emphasis on on-device intelligence amid intensifying competition with Meta and Google.

AI & Machine Learning, Consumer Tech, News

Google Maps Brings Gemini AI to Walking and Cycling

By Maria Konash Jan 29, 2026

Google has expanded Gemini integration in Google Maps, enabling hands-free, conversational navigation for users who are walking or cycling. The update pushes Maps further toward real-time, AI-assisted guidance.

AI & Machine Learning, News, Startups & Investment

Nvidia, Amazon, Microsoft Weigh Up to $60B OpenAI Investment

By Maria Konash Jan 29, 2026

Nvidia, Amazon, and Microsoft are in talks to invest as much as $60 billion in OpenAI, according to a report. The discussions underscore intensifying competition and rising costs in advanced AI development.

AI & Machine Learning, News, Startups & Investment

Modelence Raises $3M to Simplify AI App Development, From Hosting to LLM Observability

By Maria Konash Jan 28, 2026

Modelence, a Y Combinator-backed startup, raised $3 million to streamline AI app development by simplifying hosting, authentication, and database integration for developers.

AI & Machine Learning, Consumer Tech, News

Grok Ranked Worst at Handling Antisemitic and Extremist Content

By Maria Konash Jan 28, 2026

A new Anti-Defamation League study finds Elon Musk-backed xAI’s Grok chatbot performed worst among six major AI models at identifying antisemitic and extremist content.

AI & Machine Learning, News

Google Brings AI-Powered JEE Exam Prep to India With Gemini

By Maria Konash Jan 28, 2026

Google adds full-length practice tests for India’s JEE exams to Gemini, offering personalised feedback, study plans, and AI-powered learning tools for students and educators.