Google Maps is undergoing a significant transformation, integrating Gemini artificial intelligence (AI) technology to offer a more conversational and intuitive navigation experience. This redesign aims to make the popular app an insightful companion, providing hands-free directions and recommendations.

Fosun Pharmaceutical has partnered with UK-based Leo Cancer Care to distribute its Marie particle therapy system in mainland China. This collaboration aims to make advanced medical treatment more accessible to cancer patients across the country, aligning with Beijing’s healthcare efforts. Credit: Daniel Ren The Shanghai-based company, a subsidiary of Fosun International, signed the distribution agreement with Leo Cancer Care. This deal followed the US Food and Drug Administra

Starlink, a subsidiary of SpaceX, has secured its largest direct-to-cell deal yet with telecoms group Veon, granting access to over 150 million potential customers. This partnership intensifies competition in satellite-to-smartphone connectivity. Credit: STARLINK Direct-to-cell technology enables smartphones to connect directly to satellite networks in space, which then beam telephone signals back to Earth. The market has gained significant momentum through investment aimed a

Microsoft is planning to form a new "superintelligence" team aimed at developing artificial intelligence vastly more capable than humans in specific areas, initially focusing on medical diagnostics. The executive leading the initiative confirmed this. Credit: MICROSOFT The project, named the MAI Superintelligence Team, mirrors initiatives by Meta Platforms, Safe Superintelligence Inc, and other organisations. These efforts target significant technical advancements, though the

Chinese sports camera maker Insta360 reported significant revenue growth, stating a price war with rival DJI is expanding the overall market. Insta360 led the global 360-degree camera market with a 67% share in 2023. Credit: Insta360 Insta360, a rival to GoPro, said competition from price cuts to its full-degree action cameras was attracting more customers. This push further into the drone giant DJI’s territory follows DJI’s entry into the 360-degree action camera field. Lian

Xpeng unveiled its next-generation Iron humanoid robot, aiming for mass production of advanced robots by the end of 2026. The company debuted the new Iron at its recent AI Day, showcasing its ability to rapidly integrate into diverse industries for commercial service scenarios. Credit: XPENG The new Iron demonstrated a catwalk performance featuring natural, fluid movements and a highly realistic human posture. Chairman and CEO He Xiaopeng stated that Xpeng's research and deve

JBL has launched the Junior FREE, open-style earphones designed to provide children with a safe and enjoyable listening experience. These new earphones combine JBL OpenSound with JBL Safe Sound, catering specifically to kids' hearing protection. Credit: JBL The open-ear design is made for smaller ears and includes advanced parental controls for noise and playtime, featuring a volume limit of less than 85dB. JBL OpenSound delivers high-quality audio without blocking the ear ca

Apple plans to utilise a 1.2 trillion-parameter artificial intelligence model from Alphabet's Google to power a revamp of its Siri voice assistant. This development was shared by Bloomberg News on Wednesday, as reported by Reuters.

Toyota introduced Walk Me, a four-legged robotic chair, at the Japan Mobility Show. The grey seat with lime green robolimbs can kneel, climb stairs, and fold into a compact size. This innovative design addresses common mobility challenges. Credit: techeblog The chair's legs function as soft-skinned tentacles, each loaded with motors and sensors. These limbs move independently, allowing for stable navigation. One leg raises while another establishes a foothold, and a third ben

Spotify expects significant fourth-quarter profit, driven by robust user growth and recent price increases. The audio-streaming company forecasts an operating income of 620 million euros (USD 723.04 million) for the quarter, exceeding analysts' estimates. Credit: SPOTIFY This projection follows the organisation's strong third-quarter earnings, which also surpassed expectations. Founder-Chief Executive Officer Daniel Ek is scheduled to transition to executive chairman in Jan.

Apple is preparing to launch a budget Mac in the first half of next year, marking its first entry into the low-cost laptop market, Bloomberg News reported on Tuesday. This new device aims to attract customers currently using Google's Chromebooks and entry-level Windows personal computers.

Dictionary.com has selected the viral term "6-7" as its word of the year. This choice reflects linguistic trends and social events, according to the organisation. Despite the selection, Dictionary.com stated it is "still trying to figure out exactly what it means."