Google Pixel 10 Pro XL

Google’s next big smartphone launch is just around the corner, but it seems that by the time the event takes place, there won’t be any surprises left.

Qualcomm has reportedly bagged a big deal to supply AI chips to ByteDance, the creator of TikTok. This comes at a time when the US has previously restricted the sales of advanced chips to Chinese companies.

Uber COO Andrew Macdonald says it is becoming harder to justify massive AI spending as productivity gains and business results fail to keep pace with rising costs. The remarks underline wider industry concerns that AI costs are rising faster than measurable returns.

Spotify has introduced narrated long-form magazine articles on its platform. The move expands its AI-backed audio push and offers publishers another way to reach listeners.

China is reportedly restricting overseas travel for top AI professionals working at companies like DeepSeek and Alibaba. The move shows Beijing is treating talent and expertise as a strategic asset in its AI rivalry with the US.