When AI couldn’t generate compelling backstories for their alien companions, Portola turned to sci-fi novelist Eliot Peper. The startup, founded in late 2023, wanted non-human AI characters that develop like novel protagonists. Peper’s hiring signals a shift toward human creativity in AI development
Microsoft is pushing Windows 11 toward an agentic AI future where background processes control apps programmatically. Meanwhile, Xbox Cloud Gaming sees massive 45% year-over-year growth while adding 1440p streaming for Game Pass Ultimate subscribers. The future of Windows is looking increasingly con
Free AI generation just got more restrictive this holiday weekend. Both OpenAI and Google are slashing request limits as their services face overwhelming demand, pushing users toward paid options.
Anthropic’s enterprise-first strategy is showing remarkable results, with Uber claiming massive efficiency gains and the AI company hitting $7 billion in revenue this year. The company’s “land and expand” approach is converting coding tools into broader enterprise contracts, with 60% of business cus
Samsung is pushing to finalize HBM4 pricing with Nvidia by year-end, aiming to match SK Hynix’s rates around mid-$500 per stack. The company has accelerated its timeline and now targets second-quarter 2026 shipments, potentially narrowing SK Hynix’s supply advantage from six months to just one quart
RAM prices have jumped 500% since October while SSD costs have doubled, according to industry reports. Major PC manufacturers are already adjusting prices and configurations in response to the ongoing shortage.
Epic Games CEO Tim Sweeney has weighed in on the debate around AI disclosure tags in digital game stores. He agrees with developers who argue these tags should be removed, saying they “make no sense” for the future of game development. The controversy highlights the growing divide in the industry ov
Google just launched a free 12-month student trial for Gemini AI Pro, giving students access to advanced AI features and 2TB of cloud storage. The offer requires student verification through SheerID and includes tools like Deep Research and Audio Overviews. Here’s how to sign up and what you get.
Japan’s Commercial Broadcasters’ Association issued a strong statement against OpenAI’s Sora 2, warning that AI-generated anime and video game characters could “destroy Japan’s content production culture.” The group represents 207 companies including major TV channels and joins other Japanese indust
A global survey reveals half of executives report significant workforce overcapacity as AI automates routine roles. The problem is expected to worsen dramatically by 2028, forcing companies to completely rethink how work gets done.
