Oct 13, 2026Twila Rosenbaum Microsoft and Nvidia have launched a new class of AI-focused Windows PCs, led by the Surface Laptop Ultra and Nvidia RTX Spark hardware. The machines deliver workstation-level AI performance, but their high prices limit them to developers and extreme power users. The launch also highlights ongoing weaknesses in the Copilot+ PC brand, including the troubled Recall feature and underused NPUs. Many buyers may be better off waiting for a more affordable AI PC 3.0. View more
Oct 13, 2026Twila Rosenbaum Gemini Spark, Google's beta agentic AI, was put through four practical tests. It failed at Amazon product research, succeeded at sentiment analysis, organized files despite a broad privacy warning, and could not control Chrome. The results reveal both significant limitations and the potential for future improvement. View more
Oct 13, 2026Twila Rosenbaum California has enacted the No Robo Bosses Act, a first-of-its-kind law requiring human review of AI-driven disciplinary and termination decisions. The law, which takes effect in 2027, also mandates that employers explain the reasons behind such decisions and disclose whether mass layoffs are caused by automated systems. While it does not ban AI in workforce management, it sets a precedent for state-level regulation. Similar efforts elsewhere have focused on disclosure rather than direct intervention. View more
Oct 12, 2026Twila Rosenbaum The new head of the Alan Turing Institute has warned that the UK must not depend on foreign AI systems that could be restricted or switched off. George Williamson pointed to defence, national security, critical infrastructure and healthcare as areas where AI is now embedded. He said the institute would focus on national resilience and could build smaller, nationally owned models for start-ups. His warning follows a temporary US block on foreign access to Anthropic's top models. View more
Oct 12, 2026Twila Rosenbaum Vittorio Colao, former Vodafone CEO and ex-Italian minister, says regulation is holding back AI in Europe but not all rules are equal. He defends copyright and the Digital Services Act while criticising GDPR and the AI Act. The General Atlantic vice chairman also names four AI risks: jobs, judgement, wealth concentration and cybersecurity. View more
Oct 12, 2026Twila Rosenbaum Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella is calling for an emergency brake on advanced AI models, arguing that companies should treat them as insider risks. He outlined seven principles, including containment, independent audits, and incident disclosure. The proposal comes amid growing regulatory pressure and a recent AI testing incident. Industry leaders and lawmakers have largely welcomed the idea. View more
Oct 12, 2026Twila Rosenbaum Nvidia is in early talks to acquire Reflection AI or increase its $800 million investment in the open-weight model developer, according to reports. The discussions could lead to an acqui-hire, a larger stake, or a compute partnership. Reflection AI, founded by former DeepMind researchers, released its Beam model in October. Nvidia has already invested $800 million in the startup. View more
Oct 12, 2026Twila Rosenbaum The White House is betting that artificial intelligence will accelerate economic growth enough to ease America’s debt burden. But new analysis argues that even a major AI boom would have a muted effect on federal finances because gains would flow to capital, which is taxed at lower rates. To cut the deficit to 3% of GDP by 2036, the economy would need to grow about 4.4% a year; balancing the budget would take roughly 7.2%. Meanwhile, massive tech borrowing for data centers could compete with government debt and make US borrowing more expensive. View more
Oct 11, 2026Twila Rosenbaum Tim Cook has opened up about his first month as Apple's executive chairman after handing the CEO role to John Ternus. He described the transition as years in the making and said he is focused on worldwide policy rather than meddling in day-to-day operations. Cook also explained why he wanted Ternus to start with product momentum and shared the advice he gave his successor: don't mimic me. The comments came during a London visit tied to Apple's partnership with The King's Trust. View more
Oct 11, 2026Twila Rosenbaum iOS 27 brings two major Home app upgrades: AI-powered HomeKit Secure Video features and real-time notification updates. Supported cameras can now stream and record in 4K, while Apple Intelligence can combine related alerts into a single updating notification. The changes aim to make home monitoring easier to search, understand, and manage. View more
Oct 11, 2026Twila Rosenbaum Apple has confirmed a special event for Tuesday, October 13, teased with the tagline ‘Welcome home.’ The company is expected to unveil a new Apple TV 4K, a long-rumored HomePad smart display and a second-generation HomePod mini, alongside co-developed LG home accessories. Press invitations point to an in-person ‘Apple Experience’ in Tribeca, New York. View more
Oct 09, 2026Twila Rosenbaum Unitree Robotics has become a leading maker of affordable humanoid robots and robot dogs, largely due to founder Wang Xingxing's relentless focus on cost cutting. Reporting on the company's culture depicts a founder who personally approves tiny expenses and weighs in on screw lengths. Those choices have produced robots like the $13,500 G1 and $4,900 R1, but they have also raised quality-control and management concerns. As Unitree faces competition, regulatory scrutiny, and a US import ban, its ability to scale is in question. View more
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