Google is expanding its paid AI lineup with the introduction of a lower-cost, mid-tier subscription designed to sit between its free offerings and more expensive premium plans. The new tier, branded as Google AI Plus, signals a broader effort by Google to make advanced AI features available to a wider audience without requiring a $20…
Flora, the creator of an “intelligent canvas” platform for creative professionals, has raised $42 million in an early-stage round with a goal to tackle the fragmentation around generative artificial intelligence design tools. Led by Redpoint Ventures, today’s Series A round also saw participation from a host of angel investors, including Vercel Inc. Chief Executive Guillermo…
1. Which is better in 2026: Google Gemini or ChatGPT? Ans: There is no one-size-fits-all answer. Google Gemini is better for users who rely on Google Workspace and need real-time information, while ChatGPT excels in creative writing, research, and detailed reasoning. 2. Is Google Gemini free to use? Ans: Google Gemini offers both free and…
Abu Dhabi, UAE – The Global Blockchain Show Abu Dhabi 2025, which was organized by VAP Group and powered by Times of Blockchain, held from December 10-11, 2025, at Space42 Arena, Abu Dhabi, achieved the goal of being a leading platform that influences the worldwide blockchain and Web3 ecosystem in the Middle East region. The…
After a cardiac arrest, families and doctors are often faced with agonising uncertainty about a patient’s chances of recovery. This uncertainty is even greater in hospitals with limited resources, where access to advanced diagnostic tools and large datasets is constrained. In one example of how artificial intelligence (AI) can help bridge this gap, researchers from…
GUANGZHOU, China, Jan. 27, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — WeRide (NASDAQ: WRD, HKEX: 0800), a global leader in autonomous driving technology, today announced the launch of WeRide GENESIS1, its proprietary general-purpose simulation model. WeRide GENESIS bridges physical AI and generative AI, connecting the real and simulated worlds to accelerate the development, training, and validation of autonomous…
Table of Contents Modern healthcare faces a paradox: while medical science advances at breakneck speed, the daily practice of medicine often slows to a crawl, mired in paperwork. Physicians and nurses spend a significant portion of their day not treating patients, but feeding data into electronic health records (EHRs). This administrative friction drives professional burnout,…
Bangladesh’s largest technology showcase, the Digital Device and Innovation Expo 2026, will begin on January 28 at the Bangladesh-China Friendship Conference Centre (BCFCC) in the capital. The four-day event is being jointly organised by the ICT Division, the Bangladesh Hi-Tech Park Authority (BHTPA), and the Bangladesh Computer Samity (BCS). Chief Adviser Professor Dr Muhammad Yunus…
envelio, a Cologne-based smart grid software provider, has introduced a new digital planning tool designed to help distribution utilities navigate the rapidly changing conditions of the energy transition. The application, called the Strategic Grid Planner, extends the company’s Intelligent Grid Platform (IGP) and focuses on enabling loadflow-based, multi-year system planning for distribution networks. The launch…
The Director General of the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), Kashifu Inuwa has stated that digital transformation and regulation are inseparable in Nigeria’s rapidly evolving digital ecosystem. This is as he emphasised that digital transformation is not a one-off project but a continuous journey that requires constant improvement, periodic target-setting, and organisational adaptability to…
