Apple's AI-enhanced smart home display delayed to fall 2026
Bloomberg reports Apple's screen-equipped HomePod, featuring upgraded Siri AI, has been postponed to align with iPhone 18 Pro and iOS updates.
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Hewlett Packard Enterprise Forecasts Revenue Above Estimates on AI Boom
HPE beat Q1 expectations and raised FY2026 guidance citing surging AI server orders and networking demand, with networking revenue up 151% YoY. The company projects Q2 revenue $9.6-10B vs est $9.58B.
OpenAI acquires Promptfoo to secure its AI agents
OpenAI has acquired AI security startup Promptfoo to integrate automated red-teaming and risk monitoring into its Frontier enterprise platform for AI agents. The deal addresses vulnerabilities in LLMs from online adversaries and agentic workflows. It signals frontier labs' push for secure AI deployment in business.
Microsoft Launches AI Agents for Full Workday Task Handling
Microsoft introduces advanced AI agents via Copilot that manage entire workdays, boosting productivity in enterprise settings.
OpenAI delays ‘adult mode’ for ChatGPT to focus on work of higher priority
OpenAI is postponing the rollout of an 'adult mode' for ChatGPT to prioritize enhancements in intelligence, personality, personalization, and proactivity. The company still supports treating adults as adults but needs more time to refine the experience.
.AI Domains Triple in Value Amid Digital Gold Rush
.AI domain sales surged 189% to $27.1M in 2025, with Q4 hitting $10.3M record, as mean prices rose 53% signaling strong investor conviction in AI branding.
Microsoft Debuts Copilot Cowork AI Agents with Anthropic Assistance
Microsoft launched Copilot Cowork, a suite of enterprise AI agents integrated into M365, leveraging Anthropic models and E7 for advanced productivity workflows.
.AI Domains Triple in Value Amid AI Boom
.AI domains now outvalue all other alt extensions combined, signaling AI's rewrite of digital real estate.
Alteryx Accelerates Growth with AI-Ready Data and Automation Platform
Alteryx unveiled its next growth phase featuring AI-ready analytics at enterprise scale, enhancing data prep and automation for AI workflows.
Cathie Wood fuels U.S.-China AI race with Google stock buy
ARK Invest's Cathie Wood continues betting on AI infrastructure, adding to GOOGL positions amid escalating U.S.-China AI competition.
.AI domains triple in value amid AI boom, now worth more than all alt extensions combined
AI hype propels .AI domain sales to historic highs, signaling shift in digital real estate.
OpenAI Robotics Lead Exits Amid Pentagon Deal Controversy
OpenAI's head of robotics resigns following tensions over potential Pentagon partnerships and military AI applications.
2026 tech layoffs hit 45K in March, over 9K blamed on AI/automation
Tech sector cuts reach 45,000 jobs this month alone, with 9,200+ attributed to AI efficiencies and restructuring.
Oracle Advances Texas Data Center Project with OpenAI
Oracle confirmed progress on its massive Texas data center in partnership with OpenAI, bolstering AI infrastructure capacity.
City Union Bank launches AI centre to support banking operations
Indian lender establishes dedicated AI center to enhance banking efficiency amid growing digital transformation.
ESA Launches New AI Hub for Satellite-Enabled Connectivity
European Space Agency opened an AI Hub at ECSAT to advance satellite connectivity, testing AI innovations for Europe's autonomy and cybersecurity.