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Perplexity AI Browser Trial Offered to PayPal, Venmo Users
PayPal and Venmo users in the U.S. and select global markets will receive early access to Perplexity's new AI-powered Comet browser. This includes a 12-month trial of the startup's Pro subscription, a digital payments company announced on Wednesday, September 3, 2025.
Sep 4


Acer at IFA 2025: Swift Air 16, Nitro V 16S, Iconia X12
The Taiwanese hardware maker hosted its next@acer global press conference at the trade event, where it unveiled the latest additions to its line of laptops and handhelds.
Sep 4


Starbucks Rolls Out AI Inventory System to North American Stores
Starbucks is rolling out an artificial intelligence (AI) system for inventory counting to over 11,000 company-owned stores across North America. The global coffee chain announced on Wednesday that this deployment will be completed by the end of September 2025.
Sep 4


FiloBot: Self-Growing Robot Mimics Climbing Plant Behaviours, Responds to Light and Gravity
Researchers at the Italian Institute of Technology (IIT) have developed FiloBot, a vine-like robot that autonomously copies climbing plant behaviours by growing through 3D printing. The robot responds to both gravity and light, marking a significant step in biomimicry.
Sep 3


Malaysia Summons TikTok Leadership Over Fake News Delays
Malaysian authorities summoned TikTok's top management for alleged delays in tackling fake news on its platform. State news agency Bernama reported this on Tuesday, citing Malaysia's communications minister
Sep 3


Google Wins Antitrust Battle: Keeps Chrome, Apple Payments, Ordered to Share Data
A U.S. judge ruled on Tuesday that Google will not have to sell its Chrome browser, a rare victory for Big Tech against American antitrust enforcers. However, Google must share data with rivals to foster competition in online search.
Sep 3


China's Social Media Platforms Implement AI Content Labelling Law
China's major social media platforms have launched new features to comply with a new law mandating the labelling of all artificial intelligence-generated online content. The law, which came into effect on Monday, requires both explicit and implicit labels for text, images, audio, video, and other virtual content.
Sep 2


Alef Begins Flying Car Test Operations at Silicon Valley Airports
San Mateo-based Alef has signed agreements with Hollister and Half Moon Bay airports to commence test operations for its flying car, a road vehicle designed for vertical takeoff. These initial tests will involve the car operating alongside other aircraft types within the air traffic system.
Sep 1


China's Major Cities Poised for Robotaxi Expansion by 2030
China is projected to have 300,000 driverless taxis operating in its four top-tier cities by 2030. This growth is expected due to advancements in artificial intelligence and the nation's competitive electric vehicle sector.
Sep 1


TikTok Temporarily Halts Live Feature in Indonesia Due to Protests
TikTok has temporarily suspended its live feature in Indonesia for the "next few days" following increasing violence in protests across the country. The decision was confirmed by a TikTok spokesperson on Saturday.
Sep 1


Meta Accused of Unauthorized Celebrity Chatbot Creation
Meta has used the names and likenesses of celebrities, including Taylor Swift, Scarlett Johansson, Anne Hathaway, and Selena Gomez, to...
Sep 1


China AI Developers Drive Commercial Adoption as Costs Decline
Chinese artificial intelligence model developers are accelerating commercial adoption of their systems as training costs fall. Open-source AI models from China are seeing increased use across various industries, according to research firm Frost & Sullivan.
Aug 31
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