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Zoom launches AI Virtual Agent to replace human receptionists
Zoom launches AI Virtual Agent to replace human receptionists
Businesses can train Zoom’s AI Virtual Agent with existing documents or websites, creating a scalable, personalised 24/7 concierge without requiring coding expertise.
Aug. 20, 2025
Google adds Gemini AI audio to Docs for better accessibility
Google adds Gemini AI audio to Docs for better accessibility
Available on select Workspace plans, Google’s Gemini AI audio strengthens Docs’ role as a productivity tool and challenges rivals like Microsoft’s Office Copilot.
Aug. 20, 2025
Google Pixel 10 could transform smartphones with advanced AI features
Google Pixel 10 could transform smartphones with advanced AI features
The Pixel 10 launch could highlight Google’s AI dominance with features that turn phones into assistants instead of relying solely on hardware upgrades.
Aug. 20, 2025
Researchers explore brain signals to restore speech for disabled patients
Researchers explore brain signals to restore speech for disabled patients
A new brain-computer system can read inner speech in paralysis patients, potentially replacing slow and tiring attempts at spoken communication.
Aug. 15, 2025
Google launches small AI model for mobiles and IoT
Google launches small AI model for mobiles and IoT
Built for energy efficiency, Google’s Gemma 3 270M allows on-device AI personalisation instead of depending on remote cloud infrastructure.
Aug. 15, 2025
GitHub CEO to leave as Microsoft integrates platform into CoreAI amid AI coding race
GitHub CEO to leave as Microsoft integrates platform into CoreAI amid AI coding race
Under CEO Thomas Dohmke’s leadership, GitHub doubled its developer base, but now Microsoft plans no replacement as it integrates GitHub more closely with its AI ambitions.
Aug. 13, 2025
Musk's xAI makes Grok 4 free worldwide for a limited time
Musk's xAI makes Grok 4 free worldwide for a limited time
Grok 4 is now free for all, although its most powerful version, Grok 4 Heavy, remains exclusive to paying subscribers.
Aug. 13, 2025
Kiwi.com eyes agentic AI future with new booking technology
Kiwi.com eyes agentic AI future with new booking technology
Kiwi.com debuts AI-powered direct booking via industry-first Model Context Protocol server.
Aug. 11, 2025
GPT-5 launch sparks backlash as OpenAI removes ChatGPT model choice
GPT-5 launch sparks backlash as OpenAI removes ChatGPT model choice
GPT-5 promises better reasoning and fewer hallucinations, but critics say responses are shorter, slower, and less engaging.
Aug. 9, 2025
GPT-5 launches with ‘PhD-level performance'
GPT-5 launches with ‘PhD-level performance'
Industry leaders say GPT-5 signals a rapid advance in AI capabilities across coding, writing, and healthcare.
Aug. 8, 2025
Zuckerberg's billion-dollar AI buyout blocked by Aussie innovator
Zuckerberg's billion-dollar AI buyout blocked by Aussie innovator
Thinking Machines Lab rejects Meta’s bid amid $12bn valuation.
Aug. 5, 2025
Samsung TV apps are working again after global outage
Samsung TV apps are working again after global outage
The cause of Samsung's global TV app outage is still unclear.
Aug. 5, 2025