With Claude enjoying a moment of newfound popularity among regular people, Anthropic is previewing an update designed to make its chatbot better at explaining some concepts. Starting today, Claude can generate charts and diagrams as part of its responses, either when asked directly or when it decides visuals might be helpful to the user. For example, try asking Claude what’s …
Read More »IPL 2026: Irfan Pathan explains why Sanju Samson will be a huge advantage for CSK in the clash against RR
The Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 has arrived with a fervour unlike any other season. Following a historic international cycle, the league returns to its roots of high-octane drama, tactical masterclasses, and the perennial quest for the prestigious trophy. As the schedule unfolds, one of the most anticipated opening clashes features the Chennai Super Kings (CSK) taking on the Rajasthan …
Read More »Honda cancels three EVs that were months away from US production
Honda has announced it is canceling three electric vehicles it was months from starting production on at its EV Hub in Ohio. The Honda 0 SUV, the Honda 0 sedan and the Acura RSX are all being wound down. The company showed off all three models, and touted them as in near-production form at CES 2025. Unlike the Honda Prologue …
Read More »Microsoft EVP Rajesh Jha retiring after 35 years in latest exit from senior leadership team
Rajesh Jha speaks at Microsoft Build in May 2024. (GeekWire Photo / Todd Bishop) Rajesh Jha, who led Microsoft’s biggest consumer and business products as executive vice president of the Experiences + Devices group, plans to retire later this year after more than 35 years at the company. The plan was announced internally Thursday in emails made public by Microsoft. …
Read More »Google built a flash-flood prediction tool using Gemini and old news reports
Flash floods are , but Google might have a novel solution. The company , a prediction tool for flash floods that uses Gemini to source data from old news reports. This is the first time it has used a language model for this type of work. Google tasked Gemini with sorting through 5 million news articles from around the world …
Read More »PM Shahbaz undertakes emergency visit to Saudi Arabia
PM will meet the Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman. After the meeting, the he will return to Pakistan. ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shahbaz Sharif on Thursday arrived in Saudi Arabia for a short emergency official visit. At the Royal Terminal of Jeddah International Airport, he was received by the Deputy Governor of the Makkah Region, while in Riyadh, Pakistani Ambassador …
Read More »Gumloop lands $50M from Benchmark to turn every employee into an AI agent builder | TechCrunch
When Max Brodeur-Urbas co-founded Gumloop in mid-2023, his vision was to help non-technical employees automate repetitive tasks using AI. At that time, the concept of AI agents was still largely experimental and prone to errors. As AI technology has matured, so has Gumloop’s offering. The company claims that it now allows teams at organizations like Shopify, Ramp, Gusto, Samsara, Instacart, …
Read More »Five best exercises for weight loss
Regular exercise plays a crucial role in losing weight and maintaining overall health. While diet is important, physical activity helps burn calories, boost metabolism, and strengthen the body. Here are five of the best exercises that can help you lose weight effectively. 1. Walking Walking is one of the easiest and most effective exercises for weight loss. It is low-impact …
Read More »Microsoft’s Copilot Health can use AI to turn your fitness data and medical records ‘into a coherent story’
Microsoft has unveiled Copilot Health, an AI-powered tool it claims can help make sense of your medical records, health history and fitness data from wearables, should you grant it access to that information. The company said it will be in a “separate, secure space” in the Copilot app and that the idea is to help provide you with more context …
Read More »Alexa+ gets a new ‘adults only’ personality option that curses but won’t do NSFW content | TechCrunch
Amazon’s AI assistant Alexa+ is getting another new personality. On Thursday, the company announced it’s expanding its lineup of personality styles for users to choose from to include a “Sassy” option, which is for adults only. Notes Amazon, before opting to use the Sassy personality, users will be required to go through additional security checks in the Alexa app. The …
Read More »Alexa+ gets a new ‘adults only’ personality option that curses but won’t get into NSFW content | TechCrunch
Amazon’s AI assistant Alexa+ is getting another new personality. On Thursday, the company announced it’s expanding its lineup of personality styles for users to choose from to include a “Sassy” option, which is for adults only. Notes Amazon, before opting to use the Sassy personality, users will be required to go through additional security checks in the Alexa app. The …
Read More »Wonderful raises $150M Series B at $2B valuation | TechCrunch
Israeli AI agent startup Wonderful has raised $150 million in a Series B funding round that values it at $2 billion, coming just four months after the company raised a $100 million Series A. The new round was led by Insight Partners and saw participation from existing investors, including Index Ventures, IVP, Bessemer Venture Partners, and Vine Ventures. The company …
Read More »Uber is shooting for even more upscale clientele with Uber Elite
Uber has a new invite-only luxury ride experience called Uber Elite. Aimed at “executives, frequent travelers, and riders looking for a more elevated experience,” it sounds like an upgraded version of Uber Black for the, well, uber-rich. A ride booked through Uber Elite will be operated by a professional chauffeur driving a new-model luxury vehicle less than three years old. …
Read More »Rivian R2 launch: Here’s what $57,990 gets you | TechCrunch
Two years after revealing what its affordable next-generation EV would look like, Rivian has shared all of the pricing, colors, and performance specs for its upcoming R2 SUV. And like so many new car releases, it’s complicated. The bottom line: Rivian’s bid to sell a more affordable EV that is accessible to a broader market will cost between $45,000 and …
Read More »Rivian’s R2 EV arrives this spring with a $58,000 price tag
Ahead of its official release later this spring, today Rivan is announcing full pricing and trim levels for its long-awaited R2 electric SUV. The rollout for the company’s first mid-size (two-row) offering will be similar to its previous vehicles, with more expensive premium models hitting the road first this spring, followed by more affordable configurations becoming available later this year …
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