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Google is bolstering its commitment to renewable energy by purchasing another 600 megawatts of solar power. This significant investment will supply electricity to its ever-expanding network of data centers, crucial for powering its AI and other services. The deal, inked with EnergyRe, focuses on solar and storage projects currently under development in South Carolina. EnergyRe […]

Google has officially released the stand-alone NotebookLM apps for Android and iOS, marking a significant step in making AI-powered note-taking accessible on the go. The announcement came just before Google I/O 2025, signaling the company’s continued investment in AI-driven productivity tools. NotebookLM, initially launched in 2023, has been available exclusively on desktop. The new mobile […]

Despite current economic uncertainties and geopolitical challenges making funding for startups in Asia more difficult, Headline Asia has successfully closed its largest fund to date. The Tokyo- and Taipei-based venture capital firm announced the completion of Headline Asia Fund V, securing $145 million to invest in tech startups across the Asia-Pacific region. Akio Tanaka, a […]

Spotify has announced that Apple has approved a new app update, enabling iPhone users in the U.S. to purchase audiobooks directly within the Spotify app. This update also allows users to view audiobook prices and easily buy additional listening hours beyond the initial 15 hours, marking a significant improvement in user experience (Source: Spotify Newsroom). […]

Austin Russell, the billionaire founder of lidar startup Luminar Technologies, has been replaced as CEO following a code of business conduct and ethics inquiry, according to a company board announcement on Wednesday. The board appointed Paul Ricci, former chairman and CEO of Nuance, as the new CEO. According to a press release, Russell resigned from […]