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📅 October 29, 2025
Perplexity AI, a startup valued at $18 billion, surprised the tech world by offering $34.5 billion to acquire Google's Chrome browser. This bold move signals Perplexity's goal to challenge Google's dominance in web search and browser markets. Exciting times for AI and browsers! 🤖🌐
Elon Musk criticized Apple for promoting OpenAI’s ChatGPT in the App Store while limiting his own AI chatbot, Grok. He claims Apple acts anti-competitively. This dispute highlights growing tensions between major AI developers on mobile platforms. 🤖📱
OpenAI restored the model picker feature for ChatGPT’s new GPT-5, allowing paid users to choose AI versions. However, users report the model router is still malfunctioning, causing inconsistent AI performance. Sam Altman addressed these problems during an AMA on Reddit. 🤖🔧
Tesla applied to start supplying power to UK homes, aiming to expand its energy services beyond cars and batteries. This could change how residents get electricity by using Tesla’s clean and sustainable power solutions. ⚡🏡
Samsung and Sandisk, two big rivals, joined forces to create a standard for high bandwidth flash memory. This collaboration may boost AI and data-heavy applications by improving memory speed and efficiency for devices worldwide. 💾🤝
A photographer shared experiences using the new iOS 26 Camera app. He liked many new features but pointed out a couple of downsides. Overall, it shows Apple continues improving camera technology with some room for tweaks. 📸🍏
Many Microsoft Exchange email servers still lack patches for critical security flaws. Experts urge organizations to update immediately to prevent hacks and data breaches. Cybersecurity remains a pressing concern. 🔒⚠️
Popular streaming services are changing how users watch live sports with new features and bundles. This could impact streaming costs and viewer choices, making sports fans’ lives more flexible but possibly pricier. 📺⚽
Grand Theft Auto 5 fans rejoice as Rockstar and Nvidia add DLSS 4 Multi Frame Generation support to the game. This tech improves graphics and performance, enhancing gameplay on compatible PCs. 🎮🚗
The UK government confirmed no plans to repeal the Online Safety Act, which includes age verification rules online. The decision faces public criticism but signals the government’s commitment to online user protection. 🇬🇧🛡️
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