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20 Apr 2026

Google splits eighth-gen TPU into training and inference chips to challenge Nvidia dominance

Google unveiled its eighth-generation Tensor Processing Units at Cloud Next, marking a strategic shift by splitting capabilities into two specialized chips. The TPU 8t targets AI model training with 2.8x performance gains, while TPU 8i focuses on inference with 80% better performance per dollar. Both chips ditch x86 for custom Axion ARM CPUs, signaling Google's push for full-stack efficiency in the agentic era.

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Fynd processes 4.3 million AI customer interactions using OpenAI models across retail sectors

Fynd, backed by Reliance Retail Ventures Limited, has processed over 4.3 million customer interactions using OpenAI's large language models. The AI-native retail technology company's conversational AI agent now serves 1.1 million users and handles 750,000 interactions monthly across fashion, beauty, healthcare, and e-commerce sectors.

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Coinbase Tests AI Agents as Virtual Coworkers While Launching Marketplace for Autonomous Transactions

Coinbase is testing AI agents modeled after former executives Fred Ehrsam and Balaji Srinivasan to assist employees through Slack and email. CEO Brian Armstrong predicts the company will employ more AI agents than human staff soon, as the exchange simultaneously launches Agentic.market, a discovery platform enabling AI agents to find and pay for services autonomously using the x402 protocol.

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SK hynix begins mass production of 192GB SOCAMM2 memory for NVIDIA Vera Rubin AI platform

SK hynix has started mass production of its 192GB SOCAMM2 memory module targeting NVIDIA's Vera Rubin AI platform. Built on LPDDR5X technology and 1c-class DRAM process, the module delivers more than double the bandwidth and over 75% improved power efficiency compared to conventional RDIMM modules, addressing critical memory bottlenecks in AI server deployments.

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iQiyi launches massive AI overhaul, expects AI to create most content within five years

Chinese streaming service iQiyi is undergoing its biggest corporate overhaul in 16 years, betting that AI will create the bulk of its films and shows within five years. CEO Gong Yu unveiled Nadou Pro, an AI toolkit handling everything from scriptwriting to final rendering, as the company battles a 13% revenue decline and competition from short-video platforms.

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OpenAI releases GPT-5.5, advancing toward AI superapp with enhanced coding and research tools

OpenAI unveiled GPT-5.5 on Thursday, calling it its smartest and most intuitive AI model yet. Released just seven weeks after GPT-5.4, the model brings significant improvements in agentic coding, knowledge work, and scientific research. President Greg Brockman says it's a step toward OpenAI's planned superapp that will unify ChatGPT, Codex, and AI browser capabilities.

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Character.AI launches Books feature to turn classic literature into roleplay experiences

Character.AI has unveiled a new Books feature that transforms classic literature into interactive roleplaying experiences, allowing users to engage with characters from works like Alice in Wonderland and Pride and Prejudice. The launch arrives amid intense scrutiny over the platform's safety record, including lawsuits linked to teen suicides and mental health crises among young users.

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19 Apr 2026

Google in talks with Marvell Technology to develop two AI chips, diversifying chip suppliers

Google is negotiating with Marvell Technology to design two new AI chips—a memory processing unit and an inference-optimized TPU—adding a third partner to its custom silicon supply chain alongside Broadcom. The move signals Google's strategy to diversify chip suppliers as inference workloads become the dominant compute cost in AI.

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Apple teases Siri's radical redesign in iOS 27 through WWDC 2026 artwork with glowing effects

Apple has quietly revealed the future of Siri through its WWDC 2026 promotional artwork. Bloomberg's Mark Gurman reports that the glowing visual effects in the conference graphics mirror the new interface design coming to Apple's voice assistant in iOS 27. The redesign features a glowing cursor within the Dynamic Island and marks a fundamental shift toward a more conversational, AI-powered experience.

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AI fuels App Store boom as app launches surge 60%, defying predictions of apps' demise

Contrary to predictions that AI would kill mobile apps, new data reveals app launches soared 60% year-over-year in Q1 2026 across the App Store and Google Play. AI-powered tools like Claude Code and Replit are enabling creators without technical skills to build apps, potentially driving a new app gold rush that's reshaping the app ecosystem.

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Tesla expands Robotaxi service to Dallas and Houston with minimal fleet ahead of Q1 earnings

Tesla announced its robotaxi service expansion to Dallas and Houston, but data reveals only one to two vehicles operating in each city with near-zero availability. The timing, just days before Q1 2026 earnings, has raised questions about whether this represents genuine scaling or strategic narrative management for investor sentiment.

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Gemini's Notebooks Feature Goes Free, Syncs with NotebookLM to Transform AI Research

Google made its Notebooks feature free for all Gemini users on the web, enabling seamless integration with NotebookLM. The update allows users to save Gemini chats as sources, organize conversations by project, and access up to 50 sources per notebook on the free tier. Paid subscribers get expanded limits, with Ultra users accessing up to 600 sources.

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18 Apr 2026

Narwal Flow 2 robot vacuum impresses with spot-on AI mess detection and heated mopping tech

The Narwal Flow 2 robot vacuum stands out in a crowded 2026 market with reliable AI mess detection that actually works. Launched at $1,099, it combines 31,000 Pa suction power with a heated roller mop system that tackles sticky spills better than competitors. Early reviews highlight its superior obstacle avoidance and smart cleaning capabilities that adjust to floor dirtiness in real-time.

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Palantir, Thales, and Air Space Intelligence compete to build FAA's predictive air traffic AI

The FAA has selected Palantir Technologies Inc., Thales SA, and Air Space Intelligence Inc. to compete on developing SMART, an artificial intelligence tool that could predict air traffic conflicts up to two hours in advance. The system is part of a $32.5 billion modernization effort to overhaul the nation's aging air traffic control infrastructure and address controller overwork following recent safety incidents.

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Humanoid robots crush half-marathon record in Beijing, beating humans by 7 minutes

A humanoid robot from Chinese smartphone-maker Honor completed a half-marathon in 50 minutes and 26 seconds, beating the human world record by nearly seven minutes. The Beijing event featured over 100 robots from 112 teams, marking a dramatic leap from last year's race where most machines failed to finish. The demonstration highlights China's accelerating push to dominate robotics and embodied intelligence.

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