28+ min ago (353+ words) Google is reportedly in talks to sell billions of dollars" worth of its custom artificial intelligence chips to Meta Platforms, a potential deal that sent ripples through the stock market. News of the talks caused the Nvidia stock price to dip while boosting the Google stock price, as investors began to reconsider the competitive balance in the high-stakes market for AI computing power. Meta is considering using Google"s Tensor Processing Units (TPUs) in its own data centers starting in 2027. This development is significant because it suggests a major tech company is looking for a serious alternative to Nvidia, and it could have a long-term impact on the Meta stock price as the company diversifies its suppliers for critical components. For years, Nvidia has been the undisputed leader in chips designed for artificial intelligence. Its powerful processors have been essential…...

1+ hour, 19+ min ago (194+ words) YouTube Music has begun deploying its personalized 2025 Recap, which inventories top tracks and offers AI-driven listening habit analysis. This release precedes Spotify's Wrapped, expected in coming weeks. While the 2025 Recap is not yet universally available, initial access has been documented by 9to5Google. YouTube Music typically rolls out this feature incrementally. Last year, user reports emerged in mid-November, with broader access commencing approximately one week later. The current distribution timeline appears slightly delayed compared to the previous year. The 2025 Recap incorporates an artificial intelligence component, allowing users to submit questions to Gemini concerning their listening trends. These inquiries can range from direct reports to unusual summaries, such as a weather-themed example. Upon availability, users can access their 2025 Recap through their YouTube Music profile by tapping their user icon. The service presents top tracks and generates a savable playlist. It also provides musical…...

1+ hour, 20+ min ago (837+ words) [Microsoft's Fara-7B: New agentic LLM from screenshots]Microsoft Research released Fara-7B, a 7-billion-parameter agentic small language model for computer use, capable of executing tasks locally from screenshots. Fara-7B functions as an open-weight Computer Use Agent, predicting mouse and keyboard actions directly from screenshots. Its compact size allows execution on a single user device, which reduces latency and retains browsing data locally. Unlike [] [Microsoft's Fara-7B: New agentic LLM from screenshots]Microsoft Research released Fara-7B, a 7-billion-parameter agentic small language model for computer use, capable of executing tasks locally from screenshots. Fara-7B functions as an open-weight Computer Use Agent, predicting mouse and keyboard actions directly from screenshots. Its compact size allows execution on a single user device, which reduces latency and retains browsing data locally. Unlike conventional text-generating chat-oriented Large Language Models (LLMs), Computer Use Agents like Fara-7B control browser or desktop…...

1+ hour, 22+ min ago (456+ words) [Google is in talks to sell custom AI chips to Meta]Google is reportedly negotiating a multibillion-dollar agreement to supply its custom AI chips to Meta Platforms, a move that would mark a significant strategic shift for Google as it seeks to challenge Nvidia's dominance in the AI infrastructure market. According to a report from The Information on Monday evening, the proposed deal would see Meta [] [Google is in talks to sell custom AI chips to Meta]Google is reportedly negotiating a multibillion-dollar agreement to supply its custom AI chips to Meta Platforms, a move that would mark a significant strategic shift for Google as it seeks to challenge Nvidia's dominance in the AI infrastructure market. According to a report from The Information on Monday evening, the proposed deal would see Meta deploying Google's Tensor Processing Units (TPUs) within its…...

1+ hour, 26+ min ago (183+ words) Tesla's Full Self-Driving (FSD) software faces uncertainty for European approval following a clarification from the Dutch regulator RDW regarding deployment in the Netherlands. Tesla previously asserted on social media that the RDW, responsible for vehicle licensing in the Netherlands, would approve FSD by February 2026. Tesla encouraged users to contact the RDW to express enthusiasm for this development. Tesla has been working hard toward shipping Full Self-Driving (Supervised) in Europe for over 12 months now. We have given FSD demos to regulators of almost every EU country. We have requested early access, pilot release programs or exemptions where possible. " Tesla Europe & Middle East (@teslaeurope) November 22, 2025 Tesla vehicles include Autopilot, a standard driver assistance system. Customers can upgrade to FSD Supervised for an additional $8,000. This upgrade adds automated driving functionalities, such as steering and lane changes, on highways and urban roads. FSD Supervised…...

1+ hour, 29+ min ago (252+ words) OpenAI's social application, Sora, launched with a "Cameo" feature, enabling users to deepfake individuals, leading to a temporary restraining order issued by U.S. District Judge Eumi K. Lee. The feature, which allows users to create deepfake videos of themselves or others with permission, has encountered legal challenges. The estate of Martin Luther King Jr. was previously involved in issues related to its rollout. OpenAI now faces a new legal action from Cameo, a platform where users purchase personalized video messages from celebrities, which asserts trademark rights to the term. Judge Lee issued the temporary restraining order on November 21, 2025, prohibiting OpenAI from using the word "cameo" and any similar-sounding terms or phrases within Sora. This order is scheduled to expire on December 22, 2025, at 5:00 p.m. A hearing on the matter is set for December 19, 2025, at 11:00 a.m. Despite the court order, as of Monday afternoon, the Sora…...

1+ hour, 31+ min ago (409+ words) [Altman and Ive target 2027 for screenless AI device launch]OpenAI CEO Sam Altman and former Apple designer Jony Ive discussed their upcoming AI hardware device, describing it as "simple" and designed for "peace" and "calm." This collaboration, stemming from OpenAI's acquisition of Ive's design startup, io, was elaborated upon during an interview led by Laurene Powell Jobs at Emerson Collective's 9th annual Demo Day [] [Altman and Ive target 2027 for screenless AI device launch]OpenAI CEO Sam Altman and former Apple designer Jony Ive discussed their upcoming AI hardware device, describing it as "simple" and designed for "peace" and "calm." This collaboration, stemming from OpenAI's acquisition of Ive's design startup, io, was elaborated upon during an interview led by Laurene Powell Jobs at Emerson Collective's 9th annual Demo Day in San Francisco. The device, currently a prototype, remains largely undisclosed regarding specific features,…...

1+ hour, 33+ min ago (174+ words) Google is bringing Android to personal computers, codenamed "Aluminium OS," to unify its desktop computing efforts and challenge Windows and macOS dominance. One year ago, Android Authority reported Google"s plan to use Android as its unified desktop OS. A Google executive confirmed a merger between ChromeOS and Android. At Qualcomm"s Snapdragon Summit in September, Google officially announced its collaboration with Qualcomm to develop a new platform converging mobile and desktop computing, leveraging AI advancements. While Google intends to bring Android to PCs, details regarding the future of ChromeOS, device compatibility, and interface remain unspecified. Job listings and bug reports offer insights into the project. A recent job listing for a "Senior Product Manager, Android, Laptop and Tablets" explicitly mentions working on a "new Aluminium, Android-based, operating system." This confirms Aluminium as the codename for the unified platform. The…...

1+ hour, 38+ min ago (224+ words) [Gmail Android notifications now show image attachment previews]Google is updating Gmail notifications on Android to display attachment information directly. This enhancement, noted by 9to5Google, provides immediate visual cues regarding attached files within the notification panel. Gmail mobile notifications previously showed sender names, subject lines, and initial body text. The update expands this displayed information. Users receiving an email with an attachment will [] [Gmail Android notifications now show image attachment previews]Google is updating Gmail notifications on Android to display attachment information directly. This enhancement, noted by 9to5Google, provides immediate visual cues regarding attached files within the notification panel. Gmail mobile notifications previously showed sender names, subject lines, and initial body text. The update expands this displayed information. Users receiving an email with an attachment will now see a paperclip emoji preceding the subject line in compressed notifications. If the attachment is…...

1+ hour, 42+ min ago (206+ words) [Xbox Crocs arrive November 25 for ]Xbox-themed Crocs will be available for purchase at $80 on November 25th, marking a collaboration between Crocs and Microsoft. These limited edition Crocs feature design elements mirroring the Xbox One X controller. They include fixed Y, B, A, X buttons, a D-pad, left and right analog sticks, a white Xbox button, and bumpers on the [] [Xbox Crocs arrive November 25 for ]Xbox-themed Crocs will be available for purchase at $80 on November 25th, marking a collaboration between Crocs and Microsoft. These limited edition Crocs feature design elements mirroring the Xbox One X controller. They include fixed Y, B, A, X buttons, a D-pad, left and right analog sticks, a white Xbox button, and bumpers on the sides. The Xbox logo is also present on the ankle strap hinges. Microsoft previous collaborated with Crocs for Windows XP-themed footwear earlier this year....