Google Messages is rolling out AI-powered image remixing using Gemini technology. The feature requires uploading images to Google’s cloud for processing and is available on Pixel 6 and newer devices. It works primarily over RCS with MMS as a fallback option.
The Epic Games Launcher has quietly updated to version 19 with native Apple Silicon support, eliminating the need for Rosetta 2 translation. This comes five years after Apple Silicon Macs first shipped and months after rival Steam made the same transition.
Samsung just announced Vision AI Companion, turning TVs into AI-powered conversation partners. The platform combines multiple AI models including Microsoft Copilot and supports 10 languages. It’s rolling out across Samsung’s entire 2025 TV lineup.
African countries pay $2 in debt service for every dollar of aid received, with infrastructure investment shortfalls reaching $100bn annually. Rather than creating separate rating agencies, the focus should be on improving existing systems through better project preparation and data transparency.
British banks are pushing for regulatory relief as private credit groups surge with lighter capital requirements. HSBC says its requirements are five times higher for direct SME lending versus funding private credit. The Bank of England’s capital review results are due next month.
The AI economy is creating unprecedented data privacy risks with skyrocketing breaches and shadow AI usage. But emerging cryptographic solutions like zero-knowledge proofs and homomorphic encryption could potentially turn AI into a privacy protector instead of just a threat.
WhatsApp’s channels feature is about to become a regulated platform under the EU’s Digital Services Act. The designation applies specifically to the broadcast feature that reached 46.8 million EU users. Individual messaging remains private and unaffected.
The Amsterdam-based company has already helped nearly 17,000 patients access experimental therapies through its network. This new funding will accelerate their global expansion and platform development.
Vilnius-based Self.co just raised €2.56 million to tackle Europe’s allergy misdiagnosis epidemic. Their €69-€99 tests could disrupt a market where traditional diagnostics cost €200-€400. The funding will fuel expansion into UK, Germany and other markets.
Google continues expanding its Gemini AI ecosystem with a new rollout for Google TV Streamer. The voice-controlled assistant can suggest content based on viewer preferences and provide context about what’s playing. This follows Google’s broader push to integrate Gemini across its hardware products.
