AstraZeneca will acquire Boston-based Modella AI to accelerate oncology drug research and the discovery of new medicines. The companies did not disclose the financial terms of the agreement. Credit: AstraZeneca Modella AI's foundation models and artificial intelligence agents will integrate into oncology research and development. This integration aims to support clinical development and biomarker discovery. Gabi Raia, Modella AI’s chief commercial officer, stated that oncolog

Apple has introduced Apple Creator Studio, a new subscription bundle of professional creative software. This initiative aims to boost the company's services business, targeting creators, students, and professionals.

Malaysia's communications regulator will take legal action against social media platform X. The action stems from user safety concerns related to its artificial intelligence feature, Grok.

Reality Labs, which employs about 15,000 staff members, could announce these reductions as soon as Tuesday. The staff targeted are mainly involved in developing virtual reality headsets and virtual social networks within the metaverse unit.

Apple will use Google's Gemini models for its updated Siri voice assistant, which is expected later this year. This multi-year agreement strengthens the technology companies’ alliance within the artificial intelligence (AI) sector, bolstering Alphabet's standing against OpenAI.

Malaysia and Indonesia have blocked access to Elon Musk's artificial intelligence chatbot, Grok, citing its ability to produce sexually explicit deepfakes. These nations are the first globally to ban the AI tool, which is part of Musk's X platform. Credit: GROK Grok allows users to generate images, but it has been used to edit pictures of real people, depicting them in revealing outfits. The Southeast Asian countries stated that Grok could be exploited to create pornographic

OLLOBOT debuted OlloNi, a next-generation cyber-pet, at CES 2026, marking its first appearance at the event. The brand focuses on fusing advanced technology with emotional companionship.

Apple is reportedly preparing to launch a 12-inch budget MacBook in 2026. This new laptop is anticipated to be a mid-range offering, priced around USD 699. The expected price point marks a significant departure from Apple’s traditional pricing, which has typically remained above USD 999 for Mac laptops.

X will open its new algorithm to the public, including all code for organic and advertising post recommendations. Elon Musk announced this initiative.

India is proposing that smartphone manufacturers share source code with the government and implement various software modifications as part of extensive new security measures. This plan has prompted behind-the-scenes opposition from major technology companies, including Apple and Samsung. The technology firms contend that the package of 83 security standards, which would also include a requirement to notify the government of significant software updates, lacks global preceden

Xpeng Motors has launched a new hybrid version of its G7 SUV, which the company states offers the world’s longest range for an SUV. The vehicle can cover 1,704 km on a single charge and fuel tank.

Meta has announced a delay in the international release of its advanced Meta Ray-Ban Display smart glasses. The company revealed the product has "extremely limited inventory" and is a one-of-a-kind offering.