IISc Launches ₹8.5 Lakh Hackathon to Build Multilingual AI Systems for India Participants will get access to open-source datasets in 11 Indian languages.
Apple is Reportedly Tapping into Google Gemini to Revamp Siri Originally slated for release during iOS 18, the revamped assistant (Siri) is now expected to debut around March 2026.
Zupee Acquires Australia’s Nucanon to Build the Future of AI-Powered Interactive Storytelling The acquisition aims to accelerate Zupee’s vision of building the world’s most advanced interactive story entertainment platform.
Uber to Begin Robo Taxi Service in San Francisco in 2026 Currently, Uber users in select U.S. cities can already hail Waymo’s autonomous rides through the Uber app.
U.S. to Mandate Biometric Data Collection for All Foreign Travelers by Year-End The new system aims to enhance border security, detect visa overstays, and identify potential threats, according to a DHS filing in the Federal Register.
Figma Weaves AI Into Design with Weavy Acquisition The move expands Figma’s capabilities beyond traditional interface design into full-scale media creation.
Databricks Launches Public Preview of Zerobus Ingest to Streamline Event Data Ingestion Zerobus Ingest is designed to simplify infrastructure and accelerate insights by eliminating intermediary systems like Kafka.