Google rolls out Gemini avatar for AI video clones

Google has expanded access to its Gemini Avatar feature, a tool that allows paid subscribers to generate realistic AI video versions of themselves using their own face and voice. The system runs on the company’s Gemini Omni model and is being released more broadly after its first presentation at Google I/O 2026 on May 19. The setup......

Microsoft pushes in-house AI as Anthropic costs come under scrutiny

Microsoft's artificial intelligence chief Mustafa Suleyman has publicly argued that Anthropic's Claude models are too expensive for large-scale enterprise deployment, underscoring Microsoft's growing effort to reduce reliance on external AI providers and strengthen its own model ecosystem. The comments come as Microsoft prepares......

Anthropic warns AI may soon build its own successors

Anthropic has released new research suggesting that artificial intelligence systems are advancing toward a stage where they could significantly contribute to designing and improving future generations of AI with minimal human involvement. The company argues that institutions, regulators and developers may be underestimating how quickly this......

Engine shortages ground hundreds of aircraft worldwide

A global shortage of aircraft engines and spare parts has left between 800 and 900 airplanes grounded, according to United Airlines Chief Executive Scott Kirby. Speaking at an industry conference, Kirby said the disruption has become the most significant structural challenge facing commercial aviation and is likely to persist through the end......

Petro criticizes U.S. support for rival candidate ahead of Colombia’s presidential runoff

Political tensions have intensified in Colombia ahead of the presidential runoff election after President Gustavo Petro sharply criticized U.S. support for one of his political rivals. The controversy has added an international dimension to an already highly polarized electoral campaign. President Petro, who is seeking to maintain his political......

Bitcoin outperforms Nasdaq despite sharp correction, says Raoul Pal

Macro investor Raoul Pal has pushed back against claims that cryptocurrency markets have entered a prolonged decline, arguing that Bitcoin has significantly outperformed the Nasdaq 100 since the liquidity cycle bottom reached in late 2022. According to Pal, Bitcoin has gained roughly 318% from its November 2022 low near $15,700, while the......

Spielberg returns to sci-fi with alien thriller Disclosure Day

Steven Spielberg brought his new extraterrestrial thriller Disclosure Day to London on Thursday night for its UK premiere at Leicester Square, just days before the film's theatrical release. The red carpet featured Emily Blunt, Josh O'Connor, Colin Firth, Colman Domingo and Eve Hewson, continuing a promotional tour that began with......

United States expands sanctions against Cuban president and Castro family members

The United States has intensified its pressure on Cuba by imposing new economic sanctions on several senior Cuban figures, including President Miguel Díaz-Canel and members of the Castro family. The measures reflect the continued tensions between Washington and Havana amid longstanding political disagreements and human rights concerns. According......

T-Mobile launches new tech center in India, plans nearly 1,000 jobs by 2027

U.S. telecom company T-Mobile has officially opened a new global capability center (GCC) in India, marking a significant expansion of its international technology operations. The new facility, located in Hyderabad in the southern state of Telangana, is part of the company’s long-term strategy to strengthen its global digital capabilities.......

United States considers new tariffs targeting Morocco over forced labor allegations

The United States is considering the imposition of additional tariffs on several countries, including Morocco, over allegations related to insufficient measures against forced labor in global supply chains. According to a report by the Office of the United States Trade Representative (USTR), Morocco is among 54 economies accused of failing......

Amazon unveils new AI warehouse robot as part of $12 billion expansion in Europe

Amazon has introduced a new artificial intelligence-powered warehouse robot as part of a major €10 billion ($11.6 billion) investment aimed at expanding and modernizing its European logistics network. The company presented the upgraded version of its Proteus mobile robot during its “Delivering the Future” event at a fulfilment......

Bankless cofounder exits ether positions after thesis shift

David Hoffman, cofounder of Bankless, sold all of his ether holdings in mid May after years of public support for Ethereum. The move marked a clear break from one of the most visible long term advocates of the asset. He confirmed the decision through public statements and later interviews, drawing attention across the crypto sector. Hoffman......

Netanyahu says US and Israel ready for renewed Iran strikes

Iran’s escalating missile and drone activity across the Gulf has sharpened regional tensions, as Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu warned that both the United States and Israel remain prepared for further military action against Tehran. The remarks come after attacks attributed to Iran targeted areas linked to Kuwait and Bahrain,......

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