Alphabet and Google chief Sundar Pichai said that Google is rolling out two major Gemini-powered upgrades to Google Maps that aim to change how people find places and follow directions. The features are called Ask Maps and Immersive Navigation, and they promise more conversational search and a more realistic navigation view that shows roads and…
YouTube has unique strengths when it comes to influencer content. YouTube videos tend to be longer than those on other social media platforms, and the average YouTube user spends nearly an hour on the platform every day. This gives brands and creators more time to tell nuanced stories, demonstrate the value of products, and build…
OPPO is expanding its partnership with Google Cloud to introduce new AI-powered productivity tools on its upcoming Find N6 foldable smartphone. The device will launch together with a new accessory called the OPPO AI Pen, designed to help users turn handwritten notes and sketches into digital content. Why It Matters: Foldable smartphones are often promoted…
Ravie LakshmananMar 13, 2026Browser Security / Vulnerability Google on Thursday released security updates for its Chrome web browser to address two high-severity vulnerabilities that it said have been exploited in the wild. The list of vulnerabilities is as follows – CVE-2026-3909 (CVSS score: 8.8) – An out-of-bounds write vulnerability in the Skia 2D graphics library…
What are generative AI companies? Ans: Generative AI companies develop artificial intelligence systems that can create content, generate insights, automate tasks, and simulate human-like responses using technologies such as large language models and machine learning. Why is India becoming a hub for generative AI startups? Ans: India has a large pool of AI engineers, growing…
Building a custom eCommerce back end is not the same as launching a pretty storefront. The real heavy lifting happens behind the curtain, where inventory syncs, order logic, pricing rules, customer data, fulfillment workflows, and third-party integrations all need to behave without throwing a tantrum at 2 a.m. If you are comparing partners for that…
JAKARTA, Indonesia, March 12, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — TusCBEC, a member of the TusStar innovation ecosystem and event partner for the AI collaboration initiative, is promoting and inviting universities, research institutions, enterprises, and startup teams to participate in the China–ASEAN Artificial Intelligence (AI) Innovation Collaboration Program. Artificial intelligence continues to reshape industries worldwide, driving advancements across…
AI-powered productivity tools now shape how modern software teams build, test, and maintain applications. From AI coding assistants that generate boilerplate code to intelligent agents that automate debugging and documentation, these tools reduce repetitive work and accelerate development cycles. For example, engineering teams use AI copilots to speed up feature development, while DevOps teams rely…
Reimagining engagement in hybrid workplaces Another core topic explored in the analysis is how AI could reshape employee engagement strategies as workplaces become increasingly digital and geographically dispersed. Maintaining strong cultures and a sense of shared purpose has become more challenging in hybrid and remote environments, prompting companies to seek new insights into workforce dynamics….
Niger is validating a national digital development strategy covering 2026–2035. The plan focuses on expanding fiber infrastructure, digital governance, and startups. It aims to address a large digital divide, with about 70% of the population still offline. Niger’s government has begun validating a new national strategy aimed at structuring and expanding the country’s digital economy….
