Alibaba launches Qwen3, a new series of open-source AI models, challenging OpenAI and DeepSeek with superior multimodal capabilities. With up to 235 billion parameters, Qwen3 aims to revolutionize AI accessibility and performance across various applications, while intensifying competition in the AI landscape.

Take-Two has unexpectedly moved up the release of Borderlands 4 to September 12, 2025, fueling speculation about GTA 6's timing. The game promises an ambitious expansion with new mechanics and a deeper narrative.

Duolingo CEO Luis von Ahn reveals an 'AI-first' strategy to automate tasks, reducing reliance on human contractors. While aiming to enhance roles through AI training, concerns arise about content quality and job impacts.

France accuses Russia's GRU of cyberattacks targeting French entities, including those linked to the 2024 Olympics, since 2021. These attacks spotlight ongoing security vulnerabilities amid geopolitical tensions.

Qualcomm is advancing the release of its Snapdragon 8 Elite 2 chipset to September 2025 to boost Android manufacturers' competitiveness during the crucial holiday season. Built on TSMC's 3nm N3P process, the chipset promises significant performance and efficiency gains, potentially raising the bar for flagship devices.

A recent Oligo report unveils critical flaws in Apple's AirPlay, potentially allowing remote hijacking of devices without user action. While Apple issued patches, many third-party devices remain at risk, underlining the security challenges of integrating Apple tech across diverse platforms.

Finnish startup IXI has secured $36.5 million to develop autofocus prescription glasses using eye-tracking and liquid crystal lenses, aimed at revolutionizing vision correction. Emerging from stealth, IXI plans to leverage these funds for product development and market launch, targeting both consumers and healthcare providers.

Microsoft's report spotlights 'Frontier Firms' integrating AI with human workers, with 46% of leaders automating tasks to boost creativity. They predict significant AI integration within 18 months, highlighting challenges like the 'Capacity Gap' and the need for training as businesses shift AI resource management from IT to business units.

Google reports a decrease to 75 zero-day vulnerabilities exploited in 2024 from 98 in 2023, with a notable rise in state-sponsored cyber-espionage, predominantly from China, Russia, and South Korea. The report highlights increased targeting of enterprise technologies, urging vendors to bolster security against such threats.

Google's NotebookLM now generates AI podcasts in over 50 languages, expanding from its initial English-only offering. This update enhances accessibility and user engagement globally, offering a multilingual experience and interactive AI hosts.

Malwarebytes has unveiled a Global Strategic Partner Program to bolster cybersecurity, privacy, and identity solutions for financial institutions and other sectors. Responding to a surge in online fraud and cybercrime, the initiative offers AI-powered tools and customizable security packages to safeguard against threats like ransomware and identity theft.

London's Nscale aims to raise $2.7 billion to expand its AI infrastructure, leveraging Nvidia chips and eyeing a $2 billion partnership with ByteDance, despite their skepticism on the figure. The startup, under a year old, is growing rapidly with new data centers planned in the UK and Norway, amidst a European AI investment boom.

Google will soon launch Gemini, an AI assistant aimed at children under 13, available via the Family Link app for parental oversight. Scheduled for release later in 2025, Gemini includes robust parental controls and will expand to various platforms, emphasizing safe and educational AI interaction.

Perplexity AI has launched a new feature on WhatsApp, allowing users to interact with their AI via text or image-based queries by messaging +1 (833) 436-3285. This move aims to enhance user experience and broaden accessibility, particularly in regions where WhatsApp is prevalent, with future updates promising expanded functionality.

Pegatron warns U.S. consumers of potential empty electronics shelves due to tariff tensions and supply chain disruptions. Apple is shifting production to India amid escalating tariffs on Chinese imports.

Hewlett Packard Enterprise unveiled major updates to its cloud security solutions at the RSA Conference, focusing on zero trust networking and AI-driven protection for hybrid environments. These enhancements to the Aruba Networking and GreenLake platforms reflect HPE's strategy to bolster defenses against sophisticated cyber threats, emphasizing the need for modern IT infrastructure.

Apple is expanding its presence in India with new stores in Noida and Pune, following success in Mumbai and Delhi. The expansion aligns with record iPhone sales and plans to produce 30 million iPhones in India by 2025.

India is emerging as a key player in AI hardware development, driven by generative AI and a projected semiconductor market surge to ₹80.3 billion by 2028. Public-private partnerships and initiatives like IIT Madras's XTIC are enhancing domestic innovation, though energy demands and regulatory issues remain challenges.

The European Court of Auditors warns that the EU's ambition to capture 20% of the global semiconductor market by 2030 is unrealistic. Despite some progress, fragmented funding and competition from giants like TSMC pose significant challenges.