AI Pulse

India’s government has retracted its recent directive to smartphone manufacturers, which required them to preload a state-supported application called Sanchar Saathi on all devices sold in the region. This decision followed reports indicating that major companies, including Apple, were likely to resist compliance with the mandate. Sanchar Saathi is managed by India’s Department of Telecommunications […]

Yukai Engineering introduced a unique robot named Mirumi at CES 2025, amidst a variety of new technology products. This small robot is designed to offer companionship rather than serve a specific practical function. The company is set to release Mirumi for preorder through a Kickstarter campaign, with the launch occurring in mid-2025. Initially estimated to

DeepSeek has introduced two new AI models, including DeepSeek-V3.2, which aims to compete with OpenAI’s GPT-5 regarding reasoning capabilities. The company has managed to achieve this despite facing limitations in access to advanced computational chips. OpenAI has issued a “code red” alert to its staff, prompting an urgent need to enhance ChatGPT. This initiative comes

Valve’s recent efforts indicate a significant shift in the gaming landscape, particularly with the development of the Steam Frame, a device designed to run PC games on ARM architectures. Historically, Valve’s previous console, the Steam Machine, did not achieve lasting success, leading some to speculate about the potential impact of the Steam Frame. Proton, an

A notable development on Cyber Monday was the price reduction of the Nintendo Switch 2 Mario Kart World console bundle. Initially expected to revert to its standard pricing after the shopping holiday, the bundle remains available at a discount of $50, currently priced at $449.99. This offer is present at several prominent retailers such as

Black Friday and Cyber Monday presented significant discounts on robot vacuums, including the Roborock Saros 10, which is currently being sold for $1,099.99, reflecting a $500 reduction from its regular price. This model was recently recognized as the runner-up in a buying guide for the best robot vacuums available, indicating a strong market presence. Its

HBO Max recently announced it would be the first platform to stream Mad Men in 4K, but the launch has been met with numerous challenges. Subscribers anticipating the enhanced viewing experience found a variety of errors when accessing the new 4K episodes. Notably, episodes such as “5G” and “Red in the Face” have been incorrectly

The recent beta update for Helldivers 2 has significantly reduced the game’s file size on PC, cutting it by approximately 85 percent. This change brings the installation size down from around 154GB to about 23GB, potentially allowing users to free up space for one or two additional large games. The developers, in collaboration with Nixxes,

In recent coverage of David Sacks’ influence on former President Donald Trump, insights have emerged regarding his connections with the Trump White House, particularly in shaping tech policies. Sacks, a venture capitalist, has been described as a crucial figure in promoting artificial intelligence initiatives that may not align with the interests of Trump’s base. A

Amazon’s AI leader, Rohit Prasad, has urged those focused on model benchmarks to reconsider their approach, stating that real-world application is what matters. Speaking ahead of AWS re:Invent in Las Vegas, he emphasized that the current benchmarking methods do not reflect true model performance, as they often lack standardized training data and holdout evaluations. This