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The search giant reduced the monthly cost of Google AI Plus to $4.99 and doubled storage to capture the budget-conscious consumer market.
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The search giant reduced the monthly cost of Google AI Plus to $4.99 and doubled storage to capture the budget-conscious consumer market.

By leveraging special purpose vehicles, Sabertooth VC has secured allocations in major rounds for Anthropic, SpaceX, and Anduril on behalf of family

Rebel groups are being forced onto the defensive as the junta leverages new manpower to retake critical townships and infrastructure.

Two pilots were rescued by an autonomous sea drone after their Apache helicopter went down in the Strait of Hormuz.

The new model offers advanced reasoning and vision but requires a 30-day data retention period for all users to monitor for novel security threats.

The 'Wicked' co-stars reportedly separated amicably several months ago and remain on supportive terms as Grande begins her new world tour.

The startup reports reaching 50 million total projects, though questions remain regarding the long-term maintainability of AI-generated applications.

Protesters in Nanyuki voiced concerns over transparency and infection risks as the government faces a court order to halt construction.

A 100kg bear was sedated following dozens of sightings that forced school closures. Meanwhile, a second bear remains at large in Fukushima after injuring

The two-day state visit, Xi's first since 2019, focused on the "common destiny" of both nations while notably omitting discussions on denuclearization.

Brendan Foody claims the elite VC firm utilizes two-tranche investments to manufacture high headline figures, a practice Sequoia partner Shaun Maguire

Trump became the first sitting US president to attend the NBA Finals, though his arrival in Manhattan was met with heavy security and mixed reactions from

The company’s new AI strategy focuses on utility and privacy, positioning its software integration as a user-friendly alternative to standalone chatbots.

On June 12, retail and institutional investors will gain access to SpaceX shares, a move that could cement the company's role in both space exploration and

FIFA has confirmed that the 2025 CAF Referee of the Year will miss the tournament after being barred at Miami International Airport.

Apple introduced a revamped Siri and confirmed iOS 27 will support devices as old as the iPhone 11 during CEO Tim Cook's final WWDC appearance.

The long-awaited update introduces a dedicated app, deeper device context, and system-wide writing tools to compete with modern chatbots.

Customers in the U.S. can now use Alexa to generate and edit custom designs for apparel and accessories directly within the Amazon Shopping app.

Tehran warns of a week-long campaign following the first direct exchange of fire between the two nations since a recent ceasefire.

The New York Knicks return home with a 2-0 series lead over the San Antonio Spurs, drawing presidential attendance and record-breaking ticket prices.

A powerful earthquake struck off the coast of the southern Philippines, triggering regional tsunami alerts and destroying buildings across several

Stricter immigration policies and suspended consular services are preventing supporters from qualifying nations like Iraq and Ivory Coast from attending

The Danish midfielder's ICD responded as intended after he lost consciousness during a match in Odense. He was able to walk from the pitch before being

Microsoft's move to charge per token instead of a flat rate reflects growing pressure on AI labs to reconcile massive operating costs with sustainable