TECH TRENDS

May 17 2025TECHNOLOGY

Google's Big AI Push at I/O

Google is gearing up for its annual developer conference, I/O, and this year, artificial intelligence is taking center stage. The event, starting on Tuesday, is expected to showcase how Google is integrating AI into its products, especially Gemini. This focus on AI isn't new. Over the past few years, Google has been steadily shifting its attention towards AI, with th...

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May 15 2025TECHNOLOGY

Netflix's Ad Growth: What's Next for Viewers?

Netflix has seen a huge jump in users for its ad-supported plan. This plan, which costs $7. 99 a month, now has over 94 million users worldwide. This is a big leap from the 40 million users it had in May 2024 and the 70 million in November 2023. The ad-supported tier has been around since 2022, and it's growing fast. Netflix is planning to introduce new ad formats by...

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Jan 15 2025TECHNOLOGY

The Road's New Melody: Drivers' Music Choices Change

These days, the tunes playing in cars are taking a surprising turn. It seems that more drivers are tuning out of Android Auto, perhaps because they've switched to iPhones or their new cars don't support it anymore. While that's happening, Google's YouTube Music is becoming super popular among drivers. They're using it for music, podcasts, and even premium subscriptio...

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Jan 10 2025TECHNOLOGY

AI Agents: The Next Big Thing in App Use

Imagine a future where apps are mainly used by AI agents, not humans. By 2032, we might spend more time interacting with these agents than using traditional apps. This shift is being driven by advancements in AI-powered autonomy, as highlighted by a recent study. One key area is agentic systems, which can write and use code accurately. Companies are quickly incorpor...

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Jan 03 2025TECHNOLOGY

CES 2025: Tech Showdown in Vegas

Every January, Las Vegas hosts a massive tech festival called CES. It's a big deal, drawing thousands of tech companies and car makers. This year, it runs from January 7 to 10. CES is where you'll find the newest gadgets and concepts, like smart robots and high-tech cars. Some of these ideas might become real products, while others might stay as concepts. At CES, yo...

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Jan 02 2025TECHNOLOGY

CES 2025: Tech Trends to Watch This January

Get ready for the biggest tech event of the year! CES 2025 is happening in Las Vegas from January 7 to 10. This year, we're expecting to see some amazing new gadgets and ideas. There will be press conferences on January 6 where big companies like Samsung and Sony will show off their latest products. Some of these products might be available to buy right away, while o...

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Dec 13 2024FINANCE

The Day ServiceTitan Hit the Stock Market

On Thursday, ServiceTitan, a company that provides financial and customer management software for trade businesses, made a splash in the stock market. Its shares started at $71 but quickly rose to $105, and they're still hovering above $100. Does this mean the IPO floodgates are about to open for tech companies? Not so fast. ServiceTitan had a pressing reason to go p...

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Nov 12 2024BUSINESS

AI Tech Boom: Software Giants Steal the Show

After a long wait, a top tech fund manager is spotlighting his favorite picks in the tech sector. Tony Wang, the wizard behind T. Rowe Price's science and technology strategy, sees a thrilling shift happening. He believes companies are now focusing more on software and app developers who are busy launching and integrating AI products. This change in focus comes after...

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Oct 07 2024BUSINESS

Navigating Hype: Experts Share Insights at Disrupt 2024

Ever felt like you were drowning in the latest tech trends? It’s tough to tell what’s real and what’s just hype. Join Pegah Ebrahimi from FPV Ventures, Harry Tannenbaum from Mill, and Natalie Sportelli from Bullish at TechCrunch Disrupt 2024. They’ll talk about how to spot real opportunities amid all the noise. This event is all about learning to lead, not just follo...

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Oct 03 2024TECHNOLOGY

Canvas Mode: Revolutionizing Human-AI Collaboration

OpenAI has introduced a new feature called canvas mode that could change the way humans and AI work together on creative projects. This interface is designed to help both writers and programmers streamline their tasks with specialized tools and shortcuts. One of its standout features is in-line editing, which gives users full control over their work. Writers can easi...

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