Microsoft Shuts Down Pakistan Operations After 25 Years Amid Global Restructuring
The decision impacts only five employees in Pakistan, none of whom were engineering staff.
Google's Veo 3 is now Available in Public Preview on Vertex AI
Veo 3 generates near-cinematic videos—complete with synchronised dialogue, ambient audio, and realistic motion.
Google Launches AI Mode in India to Enable Complex, Multi-Modal Search
Google initially launched AI Mode as an experiment in the U.S. earlier this year.
Meta Launches Gaming Accelerator in India to Empower Developers with Llama-Powered AI Tools
Participants will receive structured training on monetisation, user acquisition, AI-led development, and scaling games internationally.
AI Boom Triggers 150% Surge in Tech Giants' Carbon Emissions: UN Report
The spike is largely due to the exploding energy demands of data centres.
Amazon’s Secret Lab126 Builds AI-Powered Robots and Smart Maps
Amazon also revealed plans for advanced mapping tools aimed at delivery drivers.
Google’s Gemini Now Automatically Summarises Emails in Gmail
This AI-powered feature aims to make reading lengthy emails easier, particularly on mobile devices.
Google DeepMind Unveils AI that Understands Sign Language
SignGemma supports multiple sign languages but is optimised for American Sign Language (ASL) and English.
Meta’s AI Assistant Crosses 1 Bn Users as Company Restructures AI Operations
Meta's AI assistant benefits from deep integration into some of the world’s most popular apps—WhatsApp and Instagram alone have 3 billion and 2 billion monthly users, respectively.
Chips
Google to Drop Samsung, Partner with TSMC to Manufacture Tensor Chips for Pixel Phones
The upcoming Tensor G5 chip, codenamed “Laguna,” will debut with the Pixel 10 series
Big Tech
Google's Veo 3 Now Available in 71 Countries, India Not Included
Interestingly, Google made Veo 3 available in Pakistan, ahead of India.
Microsoft is Challenging Databricks, Snowflake & Co. with Fabric
Microsoft officially listed Databricks as a competitor in its 2024 annual financial report