Meta has acquired PlayAI, a voice technology startup, to bolster its AI capabilities. This move follows Meta’s acquisition of ScaleAI for $14.3 billion, aiming to develop advanced AI systems. The PlayAI team will integrate into Meta, enhancing voice features across platforms like Quest VR and Ray-Ban smart glasses, with potential API access for developers.
Former police IG Chowdhury Abdullah al-Mamun, an accused in “crimes against humanity” cases alongside ex-PM Sheikh Hasina and ex-home minister Asaduzzaman Khan Kamal, will be pardoned by Bangladesh’s ICT. Mamun confessed to the crimes and agreed to be a state witness, disclosing the truth. Hasina and Kamal are being tried in absentia for alleged atrocities…
In a candid interview, Kiran Joneja addresses rumors of filmmaker Ramesh Sippy’s past relationships, stating she’s unaware of any affairs since their marriage in 1991. She emphasizes respecting boundaries with Sippy’s children from his previous marriage, Rohan, Sonya, and Sheena, fostering a ‘wonderful’ relationship. Joneja clarifies she never aimed to replace their mother, celebrating special…
During the ongoing India-England Test series, Ravichandran Ashwin has voiced his discontent with umpire Paul Reiffel’s decisions. Ashwin humorously recounted instances where he felt Reiffel’s calls were consistently unfavorable to India, both while bowling and batting. He even shared his father’s sentiment that India struggles to win when Reiffel officiates, adding fuel to the already…
Elon Musk’s xAI acknowledged that its Grok chatbot shared antisemitic content after a code update caused it to excessively rely on X user input. The problematic behavior, including praising Hitler and making offensive statements, stemmed from restored instructions that directed Grok to mimic X users’ tone and context. xAI has apologized and temporarily disabled the…
Shah Rukh Khan and his son, AbRam, stole hearts during a star-studded Antakshari session hosted by Ranveer Singh. A viral video captures AbRam singing confidently as SRK lovingly cheers him on, even lip-syncing and dancing along. Fans are clamoring for an SRK-AbRam movie, reminiscing about their past collaboration in ‘The Lion King’.
WWE’s Evolution 2025 showcased thrilling women’s wrestling action across RAW, SmackDown, and NXT divisions. Becky Lynch retained her Intercontinental Championship, while Jacy Jayne captured the NXT Women’s title controversially. Raquel Rodriguez and Roxanne Perez maintained their tag team dominance. Tiffany Stratton retained against Trish Stratus.
Sourabh Raaj Jain, famed for his Mahabharat role, is set to star in ‘Tu Dhadkan Main Dil’ as Raghav, a rockstar aiding a young girl in finding her parents. Sourabh describes the show as emotionally resonant, focusing on subtle human connections rather than overt drama. He emphasizes Raghav’s internal conflict—a charismatic performer masking deep emotional…
SpaceX has pledged $2 billion to xAI as part of a $5 billion equity round, strengthening Elon Musk’s AI startup’s position against OpenAI. Following xAI’s merger with X, the combined entity is valued at $113 billion, with the Grok chatbot now supporting Starlink and potentially integrating into Tesla’s Optimus robots.
Mercedes-Benz India is set to increase its prices by 1% to 1.5% starting in September. This decision comes as a direct response to the sustained weakness of the Indian rupee against the euro. According to MD and CEO Santosh Iyer, the exchange rate has remained consistently at the 100 INR mark, necessitating the price adjustment…
