Alibaba Group Holding's new lightweight artificial intelligence model, Qwen3.8 27B, has reportedly matched larger near frontier rivals. This model operates effectively on common hardware, a development that has captured the attention of developers as local AI capabilities advance.

Nor Robotics has introduced Nori L3, a humanoid robot assembled in America, scheduled for delivery later this year at a price of USD 1,688. Founder Antonio Li stated his aim was to create the best robot available for under USD 2,000, making advanced physical artificial intelligence more widely available. Nori L3 features a wheeled base and 19 degrees of freedom.

Apple has announced a revised fee structure for digital transactions occurring outside its primary App Store within the European Union. The company stated this adjustment forms part of its ongoing efforts to adhere to the requirements of the European Union's Digital Markets Act. These new terms replace a previous, more intricate system.