Google has announced a major $40 billion investment in Texas through 2027 to expand its cloud computing and artificial intelligence infrastructure, reinforcing the company’s long-term presence in the state. The funding will support the development of new data center campuses in northern Texas, adding to Google’s operations in the Lone Star State, which span more than 15 years. According to the

China’s UBTECH Robotics has begun large-scale deployment of its Walker S2 humanoid robots, marking a significant milestone for the robotics industry. The company reports that hundreds of units have already been shipped to industrial partners, with production accelerating since mid-November. These robots are now operating directly on assembly lines, making this the first time human-shaped

OpenAI has begun pilot testing its new group chat feature for ChatGPT in Japan, New Zealand, South Korea and Taiwan, allowing multiple people to collaborate with the AI assistant in a single shared conversation. The feature enables users to plan trips, discuss renovation ideas, search for restaurants that match group preferences and organize school or work projects by turning shared notes and

Google is rolling out a new set of AI-powered shopping tools in the US, expanding its agentic AI strategy to make online and offline shopping more seamless and personalized. These innovations bring futuristic capabilities to everyday shopping, from contacting local stores to automatically completing purchases.

The Iranian Space Agency has revealed that three domestically developed satellites—Paya, Zafar, and Kowsar—are scheduled for launch in early winter, marking a significant step forward in the country’s space program. All three satellites are currently in the final stages of preparation, with engineers conducting rigorous tests to ensure they meet operational and safety standards. While the exact

PIMS Hospital has marked a historic achievement by performing Islamabad’s first robotic surgery on a female patient, a milestone in the advancement of Pakistan’s healthcare technology. The surgery was conducted using the state-of-the-art ‘Tomai’ surgical robot from China, with expert guidance provided by specialists from the United Kingdom.

WhatsApp is developing a new ‘Requests’ folder designed to give users more control over messages from unknown contacts. The feature will allow users to select between “Everyone,” where all messages appear directly in the chat list, or “My Contacts,” which automatically moves messages from people not in their contact list to the Requests folder.

Japan has introduced an innovative approach to renewable energy by installing piezoelectric tiles in busy urban areas, transforming everyday human movement into electricity. These specialized tiles generate electrical energy when mechanical pressure is applied, allowing bustling train stations, pedestrian walkways, and public buildings to harness power from the footsteps of passersby.

Imagine having a soft, furry AI companion that can sense your emotions and respond with empathy when you’re feeling low. That futuristic vision has just become reality with the launch of Pawbie — the world’s first “self-aware” AI pet. The groundbreaking device was unveiled at the inaugural Consumer Electronics Innovation Conference in Shenzhen, China, marking a new milestone in emotional AI and

Pakistani generative AI startup Jams, co-founded by former Meta engineers Asad Awan and Hamza Aftab, has been officially acquired by OpenAI, the developer of ChatGPT. The startup gained recognition for developing cutting-edge generative AI tools that create realistic, human-like video experiences, positioning itself at the forefront of AI-driven content creation.