Russia’s largest bank is offering its own artificial‑intelligence tools to countries in Latin America, Africa, Asia and Oceania that worry about privacy and cultural fit in Western products. The bank’s chief AI officer said the system is not as fast or large as top U. S. models, but it follows local
DeepSeek, a Chinese artificial‑intelligence firm known for its V3 and R1 models, plans to raise about $7. 4 billion in its first round of external funding. The deal could value the company at up to $59 billion, putting it among China’s biggest tech financings. The startup has grown without outsid
The Korean government has taken a step forward in protecting its digital infrastructure by partnering with Anthropic, the company behind the Mythos AI model. The move is part of a larger project called Glasswing, where KISA and leading Korean firms work together to spot and patch cyber weaknesses.
Three paragraphs: 1. Legacy systems in banks are run by retired engineers and rarely change because altering them is costly and risky. A new London‑Budapest startup, founded in 2024 by three former consultants who have seen the same problem repeatedly, is trying to fix this. It raised $6. 6 million
A fresh app has hit both iOS and Android, letting readers enjoy the site’s reviews, quizzes and videos on a phone or tablet. The design team focused on speed and ease of use, cutting out clutter so that the main story appears quickly. Small product boxes can be expanded if you want more detail, but
Microsoft recently introduced Scout, an AI assistant that can handle phone calls, read emails, and organize schedules without needing constant supervision. This is part of a new group of AI tools called "Autopilot, " which work independently instead of just helping users like older assistants did. S
The Mac menu bar has been a key part of Apple computers for decades, mostly serving as a control panel for system settings. While it’s flexible enough to add app shortcuts, it doesn’t always work smoothly with modern needs like quick battery checks or calendar updates. Some features, like Bluetooth
Disney parks have always mixed technology with entertainment—think animatronic singers and gravity-defying roller coasters. Now, a marble-carving robot is joining the team. Unlike the flashy rides guests remember, this robot works quietly in the background. It roughs out large statues from big block
The U. S. government just changed the rules for powerful AI tools. Instead of waiting for these systems to hit the market, officials now want a sneak peek—up to a month early. President Trump signed an order asking AI companies to hand over their most advanced models for review before wider release.
Power cuts can catch you off guard, leaving your fridge useless and food spoiling fast. Keeping appliances running during blackouts usually means bulky generators or expensive setups. A new device called the Solix S2000 aims to make this easier, promising up to 35 hours of continuous power for a fri
