Mercedes-Benz has unveiled a new version of its flagship S-Class sedan designed for the artificial intelligence era, integrating NVIDIA’s autonomous driving platform to support a level 4-ready architecture focused on safety and trust. The automaker said the S-Class will run on its MB.OS operating system and be equipped with the NVIDIA DRIVE Hyperion architecture alongside full-stack NVIDIA DRIVE AV level 4 software. The setup is intended to support future robotaxi and chauffeur-style autonomous services, including potential deployment through Uber under NVIDIA’s previously announced partnership with the ride-hailing company. See also: AI Driver Assistance Helps Mercedes-Benz CLA top Euro NCAP Rankings…
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The company said the change will take place alongside the previously announced retirement of GPT-5 Instant and GPT-5 Thinking models. The move applies only to ChatGPT, with no changes planned for the company’s application programming interface (API) at this stage. GPT-4o, which had been temporarily removed and later restored during the rollout of GPT-5, was given special consideration due to user feedback. OpenAI said some Plus and Pro subscribers had asked for more time to transition away from the model, citing its conversational tone and usefulness for creative ideation. See also: OpenAI Rolls Out AI Education Framework With Early Group…
Samsung Electronics has launched a 13-inch color e-paper display globally, expanding its Color E-Paper lineup with a product designed to reduce power consumption and environmental impact while offering businesses an alternative to traditional printed signage. The new model, the Samsung Color E-Paper EM13DX, is the smallest in the series and is aimed at use in locations such as shelves, counters and doors, where paper signs are still widely used. Comparable in size to A4 paper, the display offers a 1,600 x 1,200 resolution in a 4:3 aspect ratio and uses digital ink technology to deliver a paper-like appearance. See also:…
Google announced a major update to its Chrome browser, introducing new Gemini-powered features designed to help users multitask, automate complex workflows and work more closely across Google’s apps on macOS, Windows and Chromebook Plus devices. The update is built on Gemini 3, Google’s latest artificial intelligence model, and introduces a persistent side panel that allows users to interact with an AI assistant without leaving their active tab. Google said the feature is intended to reduce the need to switch between multiple tabs, enabling tasks such as comparing products, summarising reviews or checking schedules alongside ongoing work. See also: Google Translate…
Samsung Electronics has introduced a special Galaxy Z Flip7 Olympic Edition smartphone that will be provided exclusively to athletes competing at the Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games Milano Cortina 2026, extending the company’s long-running partnership with the Games. The device will be distributed to nearly 3,800 Olympians and Paralympians from around 90 countries and is designed to support athletes during their stay in the Olympic Village and throughout competition. Samsung said the phone will also play a role in official ceremonies, with the Victory Selfie feature making its Winter Olympics debut and expanding to team sports for the first time.…
Meta Platforms plans to test new paid subscriptions that will offer users access to exclusive features across Instagram, Facebook and WhatsApp, as the company looks to diversify revenue beyond advertising. The company said it will roll out premium experiences in the coming months that provide additional controls, productivity tools and creative options, while maintaining free core versions of its apps. Meta is expected to experiment with different subscription bundles, with each app offering a distinct set of paid features rather than a single unified model. See also: Meta Prepares Broader WhatsApp Interoperability Rollout in Europe As part of the initiative,…
Apple has introduced a new privacy feature that allows users to limit how precisely cellular networks can determine their location, the company said in a press release. The setting, called “Limit Precise Location,” is available on selected iPhone and iPad models using supported carriers. The feature works by restricting some of the information that mobile networks use to estimate a device’s position, which is typically derived from connections to nearby cell towers. With the setting enabled, carriers may only be able to identify a broader location, such as a neighborhood, rather than a more exact position like a street address.…
OpenAI has launched Prism, a free AI-native workspace designed to help scientists write and collaborate on research papers, as artificial intelligence plays a growing role in accelerating scientific work. The cloud-based platform integrates GPT-5.2, the company’s latest model optimized for mathematical and scientific reasoning, directly into a LaTeX-native environment. Prism is available immediately to anyone with a personal ChatGPT account, with access for users on ChatGPT Business, Team, Enterprise and Education plans expected to follow. The tool is aimed at reducing fragmentation in daily research tasks, which often require scientists to switch between multiple disconnected applications. See also: Guardian Finds…
Xiaomi appears to be moving closer to launching a tracking device similar to Apple’s AirTag, after references to a “Xiaomi Tag” were found in the company’s HyperOS software code, according to recent leaks. Code snippets from the latest HyperOS build reveal early details about the tracker’s design and hardware options. Images embedded in the software suggest the device will feature an oval-shaped body with an integrated loop for attaching it to keys or other personal items. “The initial design renders within the code suggest that it will feature an oval shape with an integrated keychain loop,” according to the leak…
NASA researchers have tested a blockchain-based system designed to protect flight data and reduce the risk of cyber interference in future air traffic management, following a drone flight demonstration at the agency’s Ames Research Center in California. The test examined whether blockchain technology could securely transmit and store flight information in real time between aircraft and ground systems, addressing concerns that evolving cyberthreats could disrupt aviation operations. Researchers said the system was able to maintain data integrity and transparency without relying on a single, centralised database. See also: NASA Satellite Imagery Supports Oyster Aquaculture in Maine “Blockchain operates like a…