Google Unifies Global Search URL to google.com Worldwide

April 15, 2025, 4:20 pm

Two reports confirm that Google is standardizing its search experience by redirecting all country-specific search domains to google.com. This change is designed to simplify and unify the user interface across borders, reducing confusion caused by multiple country-code URLs. The announcements describe a gradual rollout in which local domains like google.ng or google.com.br will eventually resolve to the global domain, ensuring consistency for users worldwide.

androidheadlines.com / Google Search will eventually have the same URL worldwide

theverge.com / Google Search is going to be google.com globally

2 stories from 2 sources in 0 hours ago ... #cloud-computing #digital-transformation #dataprivacy #google #software +

"Apple Releases iOS 18.5 Public Beta Updates and Bug Fixes

April 15, 2025, 2:20 pm

Two articles report on Apple’s rollout of its iOS 18.5 (and related macOS) public beta updates, which include minor improvements such as Mail app upgrades and interface tweaks. They describe these betas as a preview of the upcoming software refinements aimed at resolving persistent bugs and enhancing overall user experience, ahead of major events like WWDC. The updates are positioned as both maintenance and preparation for future system overhauls.

Bluesky: @macrumors.bsky.social

cnet.com / Installing the iOS 18.5 Public Beta? Honest Advice About Why You Should Wait

cnet.com / iOS 18.5 Public Beta 1 Adds Some Mail Upgrades, Not Much Else

macrumors.com / Apple Releases iOS 18.5 and macOS Sequoia 15.5 Public Betas

4 stories from 3 sources in 2 hours ago ... #cybersecurity #software #mobile #apple #digital-transformation +

Google rolls out Veo 2 video generation across Gemini for cinematic content creation

April 15, 2025, 1:20 pm

Google is enhancing its Gemini AI suite by embedding the Veo 2 text-to-video model into its advanced subscriber offerings. This update allows users to generate high-resolution, cinematic video clips from simple text prompts, further expanding the company’s synthetic media capabilities. The integration aims to simplify video content creation, increase accessibility to professional-grade outputs, and intensify competition in the rapidly evolving AI video generation space.

Reddit: r/singularity

androidheadlines.com / Google Gemini's AI video generation now rolling out

arstechnica.com / Google’s Veo 2 generative video creator is coming to Gemini

winbuzzer.com / Google Adds Veo 2 AI Video Generation to Gemini Advanced Subscription

blog.google / Generate videos in Gemini and Whisk with Veo 2

gizmodo.com / Google’s Powerful AI Video Generator Veo 2 Just Got a Lot More Accessible

9 stories from 9 sources in 3 hours ago ... #ai #computervision #google #ml #digital-transformation +

OpenAI develops X-like social media network prototype

April 15, 2025, 12:20 pm

Several reports confirm that OpenAI is exploring the creation of its own social media platform modeled on X, integrating ChatGPT’s image generation capabilities and social feed functionality. The early-stage project aims to reshape how users interact online by leveraging OpenAI’s advanced AI models to offer a unique, integrated social experience.

Reddit: r/singularity, r/artificial, r/ChatGPT

Bluesky: @snmrrw.bsky.social, @hoonofthe.day, @lorak.bsky.social, @culturecrave.co

macrumors.com / OpenAI Working on Social Network With Image Generation Features

gizmodo.com / OpenAI Is Reportedly Building Its Own Social Media Platform

winbuzzer.com / OpenAI Develops Social Media Prototype Powered by ChatGPT’s AI Image Generator

zerohedge.com / OpenAI Building "X-Like" Social Network After Grok "Made Everyone Jealous"

techcrunch.com / OpenAI is reportedly developing its own X-like social media platform

bgr.com / OpenAI is reportedly making its own social network to rival X

google.com / OpenAI is working on X-like social media platform, the Verge reports - Reuters

theverge.com / OpenAI is building a social network

15 stories from 10 sources in 4 hours ago ... #ai #software #ml #openai #startups +

Notion unveils AI‐powered email client integrated with Gmail

April 15, 2025, 11:21 am

Notion has expanded its suite of productivity tools by releasing Notion Mail, an AI‐powered email client that seamlessly integrates with Gmail. The new tool, designed to streamline email organization, help draft responses, schedule meetings, and search messages, reinforces Notion’s vision to unify workflow management across its apps. Currently available for web and Mac with an upcoming iOS beta in testing, the launch marks a significant step in combining artificial intelligence with everyday email communication.

Bluesky: @techmeme.com

gizmodo.com / Notion Mail Uses AI to Wrangle Your Messy Inbox, and It Rules

notion.com / Notion Mail Is Out

techcrunch.com / Notion releases an AI-powered email client for Gmail

5 stories from 5 sources in 5 hours ago ... #ai #enterprise #digital-transformation #mobile #software +

DOJ indicts New Mexico arsonist targeting Tesla showroom and GOP HQ

April 15, 2025, 7:58 am

Federal prosecutors have charged a New Mexico man with setting fire to both a Tesla showroom and a Republican headquarters. The indictment comes amid heightened political tensions and vigorous law enforcement efforts to address politically charged criminal acts. Authorities stress the dual nature of the case, noting its potential ripple effects within politically sensitive environments. The charges reveal the federal commitment to countering arson attacks that may carry broader political or symbolic motivations.

Reddit: r/law, r/inthenews, r/politics

Bluesky: @carolinehaskins.bsky.social, @erinhavel.bsky.social, @wired.com, @wired.com, @wired.com, @wired.com

gizmodo.com / DOJ Charges New Mexico Man With Arson Against Tesla Showroom and Republican HQ

wired.com / A New Mexico Man Faces Federal Charges for Allegedly Setting Fire to a Tesla Showroom

11 stories from 4 sources in 8 hours ago ... #cybersecurity #software #innovation #digital-transformation #automation +

Star Wars unveils Zero Company turn-based strategy game

April 14, 2025, 2:20 pm

Industry insiders confirm that the eagerly awaited Star Wars title, Zero Company, is a turn-based tactics game developed by Bit Reactor and Respawn. After years of anticipation since its initial reveal in 2022, the game’s official name and debut event have been announced, promising innovative strategic gameplay that reimagines traditional Star Wars storytelling and broadens the franchise’s gaming landscape.

Bluesky: @theverge.com

cnet.com / EA's Upcoming Star Wars Tactics Game Will Be Officially Revealed This Weekend

gizmodo.com / Zero Company Is the Next Big Star Wars Video Game

theverge.com / Star Wars is getting a turn-based strategy game called Zero Company

4 stories from 4 sources in 26 hours ago ... #software #innovation #gaming #startups #defensetech +

OpenAI Unveils Enhanced GPT‑4.1 Series Models

April 14, 2025, 1:20 pm

OpenAI has rolled out a new suite of GPT‑4.1 models—including standard, mini, and nano variants—that demonstrate significant advancements in coding proficiency, long-context comprehension, and instruction following. The releases mark a strategic upgrade over earlier iterations as the company positions itself to challenge competitors and shift the competitive balance in the AI space. The new models are available via the API and boast improved performance metrics on benchmarks, further solidifying OpenAI’s leadership in cutting‑edge generative AI technologies.

Reddit: r/ArtificialInteligence, r/artificial

Bluesky: @arstechnica.com, @macrumors.bsky.social, @simonwillison.net, @simon.fedi.simonwillison.net.ap.brid.gy, @mergesort.me, @tomwarren.co.uk, @the-real-kimbo.bsky.social, @wired.com, @edwinhayward.com, @techmeme.com

techinasia.com / OpenAI introduces GPT-4.1 models with 1m tokens for automation

arstechnica.com / When is 4.1 greater than 4.5? When it’s OpenAI’s newest model.

macrumors.com / OpenAI Launches New Coding-Focused GPT-4.1 Models

androidheadlines.com / OpenAI introduced its latest model, GPT-4.1

the-decoder.com / OpenAI launches GPT-4.1: New model family to improve agents, long contexts and coding

venturebeat.com / OpenAI slashes prices for GPT-4.1, igniting AI price war among tech giants

venturebeat.com / OpenAI’s new GPT-4.1 models can process a million tokens and solve coding problems better than ever

simonwillison.net / GPT-4.1: Three new million token input models from OpenAI, including their cheapest model yet

betanews.com / OpenAI releases GPT 4.1 models and Elon Musk should be terrified for Grok

bgr.com / OpenAI launches new GPT-4.1 models

theverge.com / OpenAI debuts its GPT-4.1 flagship AI model

cnet.com / OpenAI Launches New GPT-4.1 Models

wired.com / OpenAI’s New GPT 4.1 Models Excel at Coding

winbuzzer.com / OpenAI Launches GPT-4.1 Series with Enhanced Coding and Instruction Capabilities

pulse2.com / Vinyl Equity: $11.5 Million (Seed) Raised For Advancing Transfer Agents

29 stories from 18 sources in 27 hours ago ... #ai #software #ml #openai #innovation +

Apple Seeds Second Developer Betas for Multiple OS Updates

April 14, 2025, 1:20 pm

Apple has now seeded a second round of developer betas across a range of its operating systems, including iOS 18.5, iPadOS 18.5, macOS 15.5 (Sequoia), tvOS 18.5, watchOS 11.5, and visionOS 2.5. The updates, which provide minor design adjustments, performance enhancements, and bug fixes rather than headline-grabbing features, are being distributed to registered developers for testing. This coordinated beta cycle signals Apple’s steady progress as it gears up for future software launches.

Reddit: r/MacOSBeta

Bluesky: @appleinsider.com, @macrumors.bsky.social, @macrumors.bsky.social, @macrumors.bsky.social

appleinsider.com / Apple seeds second iOS 18.5, macOS 15.5 developer beta round

macrumors.com / Apple Seeds Second Betas of visionOS 2.5, tvOS 18.5, and watchOS 11.5

macrumors.com / Apple Seeds Second Beta of macOS Sequoia 15.5

macrumors.com / Apple Seeds Second Beta of iOS 18.5 to Developers

bgr.com / iOS 18.5 beta 2 now available with small tweaks for iPhone users

10 stories from 5 sources in 27 hours ago ... #software #mobiletech #wearables #apple #hardware +