The corporate earnings season kicks into high gear with over 90 S&P 500 companies reporting this week. Tech giants like Apple and Microsoft will share the spotlight with industrial bellwethers like Caterpillar and Boeing. After a volatile week, investors are hunting for positive news as 76% of early
AI agents can now see your face and hear your tone in real-time video chats. But replicating the subtle dance of human conversation, from awkward pauses to sarcasm, is the next frontier. Companies are building AI with distinct personalities to try and bridge the gap.
A new AI model can detect major depressive disorder with high accuracy by analyzing short WhatsApp voice messages. The research, focusing on spontaneous speech, found a significant gender gap in detection rates, opening a new frontier for accessible mental health screening.
Instead of treating AI tools as competitors, a smarter approach is to pair them. Using NotebookLM for source-grounded research and ChatGPT for creative expansion creates a surprisingly potent workflow for learning and content creation.
Intel’s Q4 2025 results show a company stretched thin. While demand for AI and data center chips is booming, supply constraints are forcing tough choices, and consumer PCs are taking a backseat. This strategic shift could lead to shortages and pricing pressure for upcoming CPUs like Panther Lake.
The 2026 Imagination in Action forum at Davos brought together 275 leaders from tech, policy, and finance. The consensus? AI strategy is no longer about experimentation but deep institutional change, with a major focus on the next wave of “physical AI.”
Google DeepMind CEO Demis Hassabis says the massive funding for AI startups with no product is “unsustainable” and looks “bubble-like.” He argues Google is insulated from any crash and maintains a six-month lead over Chinese AI labs.
Alphabet Inc. has overtaken Apple in market capitalization, fueled by AI optimism. Meanwhile, CES 2025 was dominated by Chinese humanoid robotics startups showcasing their rapid progress.
Utah has launched a first-of-its-kind pilot program allowing an AI to handle prescription renewals without any human doctor in the loop. State officials and startup Doctronic say it will increase access and lower costs, but the American Medical Association warns it puts patients at risk by removing
Apple is exploring a major change to how AirPods detect taps and swipes. Instead of separate touch sensors, a new patent application details using the existing RF antenna to sense gestures by measuring impedance changes. This could make future earbuds more responsive and leave more room for other co
