May 19, 2026Twila Rosenbaum
Several Perplexity Pro users are complaining that they are hitting weekly usage limits for advanced AI models much quicker than before, even with reduced usage. The company has confirmed changes, attributing them to fraud and unauthorized resale of promotional codes. Regular models remain unaffected. Users are being prompted to upgrade to the $2,000-per-year Max tier.
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May 19, 2026Twila Rosenbaum
Apple is reportedly improving its AI features with iOS 27, including advanced writing tools, grammar checking, AI-powered shortcuts, and wallpaper generation. These updates aim to close the gap with Android’s AI offerings. The features are expected to be announced at WWDC in June.
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May 14, 2026Twila Rosenbaum
While the tech industry laid off more than 73,000 workers in early 2026, hip-hop artist will.i.am taught 75 college students how to build the very AI agents replacing them. His course "The Agentic Self" at Arizona State University focused on practical projects for underserved communities. The article explores the contrast between industry layoffs and grassroots AI education.
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May 14, 2026Twila Rosenbaum
Artificial intelligence is now embedded in nearly every software tool, from office suites to creative apps. Yet most users continue to work the same way they did a decade ago. This article explores the gap between AI availability and real adoption, examining the role of habit, feature overload, and the emerging focus on in-app learning over traditional training.
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May 14, 2026Twila Rosenbaum
A team at the University of Southern California has developed a memristor that operates reliably at 700 degrees Celsius, surpassing conditions on Venus. This technology, being commercialized by TetraMem, could revolutionize AI inference by performing computation in memory. The company has already scaled its chips to 300mm production wafers, supported by SK hynix and the CHIPS Act.
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May 14, 2026Twila Rosenbaum
Nscale has secured $790m in debt financing for its AI data centre in Narvik, Norway, with an additional $790m accordion for a 115MW expansion. The facility is provided by ABN AMRO, DNB, Eksfin, and Nordea, with SEB as lead arranger. This builds on recent funding rounds including a $2bn Series C and a $1.4bn term loan. The Narvik project is the largest AI-infrastructure investment in Norway.
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May 14, 2026Twila Rosenbaum
GitLab announced a restructuring that will flatten management, cut its country footprint by 30%, and reorganize R&D into 60 autonomous teams. CEO Bill Staples called it an investment in the agentic era, not a cost cut. The scope of job losses will not be known until June 2 earnings.
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May 14, 2026Twila Rosenbaum
Google's announcement of the Googlebook laptop platform leaves many questions unanswered. Critics wonder what problem the new OS and hardware solve that Chromebooks, MacBooks, or Windows laptops don't already address. With heavy Gemini AI integration and an Android-based OS, the Googlebook faces stiff competition. Antonio Di Benedetto explores whether this is a necessary innovation or just a rebranding.
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May 14, 2026Twila Rosenbaum
Google has unveiled the most significant update to Android Auto in its 10-year history, introducing full-screen compatibility for all display shapes, YouTube video streaming while parked, widget support, and deeper Gemini AI integration. The update aims to narrow the gap between phone projection and embedded systems, with features like Magic Cue for smart message replies and Immersive Navigation in Google Maps. Users can also control smart home devices and order coffee via natural language commands.
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