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Google Rolls Out Gemini 2.0, Its Most Advanced AI Model Yet, to Public and Developers
Google has launched Gemini 2.0, its most powerful AI model suite, as part of its expanding push into agentic artificial intelligence and multimodal capabilities. The release, announced Wednesday, follows an initial rollout to developers and trusted testers in December 2024, marking a broader public debut as Google races against rivals OpenAI, Microsoft, Meta, and Anthropic in the AI arms race. 
Google has launched Gemini 2.0, its most powerful AI model suite, as part of its expanding push into agentic artificial intelligence and multimodal capabilities. The release, announced Wednesday, follows an initial rollout to developers and trusted testers in December 2024, marking a broader public debut as Google races against rivals OpenAI, Microsoft, Meta, and Anthropic in the AI arms race. -
Apple’s M5 Chip Enters Mass Production, Set to Power 2025 MacBook Pro, iPad Pro, and Vision Pro
Apple has officially entered mass production of its next-generation M5 chip, signaling the next leap in Mac, iPad, and Vision Pro performance, according to South Korean supply chain reports. The base M5 model is currently in production, with M5 Pro, M5 Max, and M5 Ultra variants expected to follow later in the year. 
Apple has officially entered mass production of its next-generation M5 chip, signaling the next leap in Mac, iPad, and Vision Pro performance, according to South Korean supply chain reports. The base M5 model is currently in production, with M5 Pro, M5 Max, and M5 Ultra variants expected to follow later in the year. -
Apple Introduces ‘Invites’ App, Requiring iCloud+ Subscription for Event Planning
Apple has launched Apple Invites, a new event-planning application designed for iPhone users with an iCloud+ subscription, marking the latest addition to its growing services business. 
Apple has launched Apple Invites, a new event-planning application designed for iPhone users with an iCloud+ subscription, marking the latest addition to its growing services business. -
China Targets Google in Fresh Antitrust Probe
China unveiled a series of retaliatory measures against the United States on Tuesday, including a new antitrust investigation into Google and fresh tariffs on American imports such as coal, liquefied natural gas (LNG), and crude oil. The State Administration for Market Regulation, China's top watchdog, said it has begun probing Google for alleged violations of the nation's anti-monopoly law. Minutes earlier, U.S. President Donald Trump's recently announced 10% duties on Chinese goods took effect, escalating tensions between the world's two largest economies. 
China unveiled a series of retaliatory measures against the United States on Tuesday, including a new antitrust investigation into Google and fresh tariffs on American imports such as coal, liquefied natural gas (LNG), and crude oil. The State Administration for Market Regulation, China's top watchdog, said it has begun probing Google for alleged violations of the nation's anti-monopoly law. Minutes earlier, U.S. President Donald Trump's recently announced 10% duties on Chinese goods took effect, escalating tensions between the world's two largest economies. -
SoftBank in Talks to Invest Up to $25 Billion in OpenAI - Report
SoftBank is in discussions to invest as much as $25 billion into OpenAI, a deal that would make the Japanese conglomerate one of the ChatGPT maker's largest financial backers, according to people familiar with the matter. The talks are ongoing, and the final investment amount remains uncertain. 
SoftBank is in discussions to invest as much as $25 billion into OpenAI, a deal that would make the Japanese conglomerate one of the ChatGPT maker's largest financial backers, according to people familiar with the matter. The talks are ongoing, and the final investment amount remains uncertain. -
Microsoft and OpenAI Probe Alleged Distillation of AI Models by China’s DeepSeek
OpenAI and its top investor, Microsoft, are investigating whether China's DeepSeek improperly leveraged OpenAI's artificial intelligence technology to develop a rival chatbot, marking the latest escalation in the ongoing U.S.-China AI competition. 
OpenAI and its top investor, Microsoft, are investigating whether China's DeepSeek improperly leveraged OpenAI's artificial intelligence technology to develop a rival chatbot, marking the latest escalation in the ongoing U.S.-China AI competition. -
Trump Confirms Microsoft in Talks to Acquire TikTok, Stoking Bidding War Hopes
U.S. President Donald Trump confirmed on Monday that Microsoft is in negotiations to acquire TikTok, stirring fresh speculation about the future of the popular social media app. Speaking to reporters, Trump expressed a preference for a competitive bidding process, stating, "I would say yes" when asked whether Microsoft was preparing to make an offer. "There's great interest in TikTok from a lot of companies," Trump added, underscoring the ongoing competition for the app, which has approximately 170 million American users. 
U.S. President Donald Trump confirmed on Monday that Microsoft is in negotiations to acquire TikTok, stirring fresh speculation about the future of the popular social media app. Speaking to reporters, Trump expressed a preference for a competitive bidding process, stating, "I would say yes" when asked whether Microsoft was preparing to make an offer. "There's great interest in TikTok from a lot of companies," Trump added, underscoring the ongoing competition for the app, which has approximately 170 million American users. -
Tech Stocks Plunge as Chinese AI Startup DeepSeek Shakes Market, Nvidia Loses $593 Billion
In a seismic shift in the global technology market, Chinese AI startup DeepSeek has ignited a dramatic selloff in tech stocks, erasing billions in value across the industry. The Nasdaq plunged 3.1% on Monday, its sharpest drop in months, as investors reacted to the unexpected debut of DeepSeek's low-cost AI model, R1, which threatens the dominance of established U.S. players like Nvidia and OpenAI. 
In a seismic shift in the global technology market, Chinese AI startup DeepSeek has ignited a dramatic selloff in tech stocks, erasing billions in value across the industry. The Nasdaq plunged 3.1% on Monday, its sharpest drop in months, as investors reacted to the unexpected debut of DeepSeek's low-cost AI model, R1, which threatens the dominance of established U.S. players like Nvidia and OpenAI. -
Chinese AI Startup DeepSeek’s AI Breakthrough Sparks Global Stock Sell-Off, Shaking Nvidia and Rivals
The global technology sector faced a significant shake-up Monday as stocks in leading AI and chip companies, including Nvidia, Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC), and ASML Holding, tumbled following the release of a groundbreaking AI model by China's DeepSeek. The model, touted for its efficiency and low-cost development, has triggered fears of market disruption and called into question the long-term spending strategies of U.S. tech giants. The global technology sector faced a significant shake-up Monday as stocks in leading AI and chip companies, including Nvidia, Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC), and ASML Holding, tumbled following the release of a groundbreaking AI model by China's DeepSeek. The model, touted for its efficiency and low-cost development, has triggered fears of market disruption and called into question the long-term spending strategies of U.S. tech giants. -
Trump Delays TikTok Ban, But App Remains Off Major App Stores
President Donald Trump signed an executive order on Monday that temporarily halts the enforcement of a federal ban on TikTok, injecting uncertainty into the future of the popular video-sharing app. 
President Donald Trump signed an executive order on Monday that temporarily halts the enforcement of a federal ban on TikTok, injecting uncertainty into the future of the popular video-sharing app.
