Latest news with #AndrejSokolow
South China Morning Post
3 days ago
- South China Morning Post
10 upgrades for iPhones and Apple devices in 2025, from AI to Liquid Glass OS design
At its annual developer conference, Apple gave another preview of software innovations coming to the iPhone, Mac and other devices. These include many artificial intelligence (AI) features, but the first change you are likely to notice is the new design in the operating systems. Since the launch of the iPhone in 2007, there have essentially only been two design directions for the software. Initially, Apple sought to mimic real-world objects, such as wooden bookshelves for the Books app, to help users understand the concept of multitouch screens. With iOS 7 in 2013, a starkly minimalist alternative was introduced, featuring icons made of just a few lines. This minimalism has been mixed with more colour in recent years, but the 2D principle remains. Now, a new design language called Liquid Glass is being introduced. After more than a decade with a relatively similar design, Apple is modernising the look of its devices' user interfaces, the company announced at its annual WWDC event in California. Photo: Andrej Sokolow/dpa Transparent elements, which appear to float above other content, are intended to evoke the look of flowing glass.
Business Insider
21-05-2025
- Business
- Business Insider
Google Search's AI era comes into focus
Good morning! We recently tested Tesla's Full-Self Driving software against Waymo's robotaxis, with the former making one big mistake. Turns out Tesla CEO Elon Musk wasn't a big fan of our test. However, he said the company's soon-to-be-launched robotaxis will avoid certain areas of Austin if the company deems them unsafe. In today's big story, we're hitting some of the highlights from Google's big annual developer conference, including a major update to Search and a new tool that could upend Hollywood. What's on deck Markets: What was long considered the safest corner of the market is no longer looking so secure. Business: Millennials aren't ready to inherit their parents' homes. There's a whole industry devoted to easing the handoff. But first, we're entering AI Mode. If this was forwarded to you, sign up here. The big story Search's AI era Andrej Sokolow/picture alliance via Getty Images Google Search is getting an AI-powered makeover. The search engine will be more conversational and eventually include an AI assistant as it looks to fend off competition from high-profile startups like OpenAI and Anthropic. AI Mode, set to roll out this week, will open up in a new tab and allow users to ask follow-up or more complex questions. The update came at Google's annual developer conference, Google I/O, where the tech giant gave the clearest picture yet of how it sees its crown jewel keeping pace in a world dominated by AI, writes BI's Hugh Langley. We always knew this was where things were headed. From the moment ChatGPT broke onto the scene in late 2022, there were rumbles about Search's future. Chatbots were viewed as a potential alternative for navigating the internet. That put Google in a tricky situation. Search could benefit from AI, but there's also the risk of upsetting the company's golden goose. At last year's I/O, Google offered a glimpse into the change users could expect from AI. Behind a catchy phrase — "Google will do the Googling for you" — the company showed off its AI Overviews feature you're probably familiar with. But even with Search's initial AI adoption, smaller AI competitors were making serious progress. An Apple executive said AI engines were eating into Google's market share. Google quickly denied Search was in trouble, but AI's impact is undeniable. Which brings us to Tuesday's announcement, which Google Search head Liz Reid called "a glimpse of what's to come in Search overall." Google also did a bit of its own disrupting. The tech giant unveiled Flow, a new AI-powered moviemaking tool. BI's Alistair Barr has the rundown on what Flow can do and why traditional studios should be nervous. (If you want to read more of Alistair — and you should — you can subscribe to his weekly newsletter Tech Memo, which comes out every Friday and focuses on Big Tech.) To be clear, Google is pitching Flow as a tool for studios, not a threat to them. But it's easy to see how it could make one uneasy. The millions invested into high production-value storytelling doesn't look as good if you can do the same thing with AI for a fraction of the cost. Of course, the studios could adopt the tech to help them work more efficiently and stay ahead of the competition. Just ask Google. 3 things in markets Jennifer Sor/BI 1. Bye-bye, bond safety. The bond market has had a rough few months, but after Moody's recently downgraded US debt, many Wall Street titans are questioning bonds' safety. The advice for investors is simple, but unnerving: Don't count on bonds to shield you during times of volatility. 2. The prize for Bridgewater's new research competition: $25K and a job interview. The hedge fund is crowdsourcing ideas on positioning itself in the new global economic order. Contestants can submit predictions on how countries' protectionist policies impact the global economy — and five could win big. 3. Crypto regulation is one step closer to becoming law. The GENIUS Act is headed for Senate debate as bitcoin is poised for a record high. Here's what to know about the bill, which is focused on creating rules around stablecoins. 3 things in tech 1. Instagram is all about … privacy? Instagram boss Adam Mosseri told BI's Peter Kafka about the " paradigm shift" from users' public posting to private sharing. He also talked about the app's push into messaging, why it shows recommended posts, Threads' origin story, and more. 2. Tech's new hiring playbook: age before beauty. Silicon Valley used to idolize youth, but now, big and little tech companies are looking for more experienced workers. AI is a big reason, since it's taking over more junior tasks. Younger engineers now have to hustle harder than ever. 3. To hype or hide AI? Investors love to hear about a company's AI ambitions, but customers hate it. Duolingo is the latest company to learn this after its CEO doubled down on its AI vision, sparking major backlash. This tension over AI has tech CEOs walking a tightrope. 3 things in business 1. Boomer home dilemma. America is on the precipice of a major wealth transfer through home ownership. Millennials stand to gain, but there are lots of kinks that could make them unprepared to inherit. Companies like Flock Homes may have the answer. 2. Elon Musk goes all in on tech, less so on politics. Musk told an interviewer in Qatar he'll still be Tesla's CEO in five years and would stop only " if I'm dead." He also isn't budging on his legal battle with Sam Altman's OpenAI, which he accused of abandoning its nonprofit mission. However, Musk is scaling back political spending, saying he's "done enough." 3. Why Walmart is raising prices and Home Depot isn't. Last week, Walmart said it would raise prices over tariffs, but on Tuesday, Home Depot announced it wouldn't, saying it would rely on other "levers" to avoid increasing prices. Here's four reasons why the retail giants are looking at new import costs differently. In other news Google cofounder Sergey Brin shares why he's back at the company 'pretty much every day now' to work on AI. Inside Asia's biggest tech trade show, where Nvidia's 'Jensen' is the hottest name drop. Musk bashes Bill Gates' comments on USAID: ' Show us any evidence.' Google turns to Warby Parker to develop smart glasses, competing with Meta's Ray-Bans. Wall Street investors share three predictions for what could make or break the stock market's recent rebound. The unsolicited 'offers flooded in' for red-hot legal tech startup Legora's new funding round. Not quite the American dream: Renting is becoming a better deal, even if you're wealthy or a retiree. YouTube is going to new lengths to nab an Emmy. What's happening today The Business Insider Today team: Dan DeFrancesco, deputy editor and anchor, in New York. Hallam Bullock, senior editor, in London. Grace Lett, editor, in Chicago. Amanda Yen, associate editor, in New York. Lisa Ryan, executive editor, in New York. Ella Hopkins, associate editor, in London. Elizabeth Casolo, fellow, in Chicago.
Forbes
06-05-2025
- Forbes
What Does Samsung's Galaxy S25 Edge Sacrifice For Style?
At the presentation of the Galaxy S25 smartphone series, Samsung also gives a preview of the thinner ... More Edge model (Photo by Andrej Sokolow/picture alliance via Getty Images) dpa/picture alliance via Getty Images The rush of leaks ahead of a potential Galaxy S25 Edge launch later this month highlights several exciting design choices, but the specifications also show an Achilles heel to the fashionable foldable from South Korea. The details come from the team at They pick out the material choices that mark out the Galaxy S25 Edge as a taste-maker. These include the use of Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2 at the rear, and the new Ceramic 2 glass over the display. The latter is an interesting choice; Corning released its first iteration of Ceramic glass during Q1 2025, but it has yet to be seen on a commercial smartphone. It may be that there is some confusion over the name, and the S25 Edge is the debut hardware for Ceramic, or Corning may have a thinner variant on offer. The community is also expecting to see titanium bezels around the screen, reinforcing both the strength and the style of the S25 Edge. Given that Samsung is already pushing the use of titanium in the Galaxy S family and the premium nature of the Edge, this is not a surprise. With a smaller form factor, something has to give. With the Galaxy S25 Edge, it looks like what will give is the battery—it is listed at just 3900mAh. That's a shade less than the entry-level Galaxy S25, but more than twenty percent less than the flagship Galaxy S25 Ultra. Even though there is a significant bump to hold the rear camera lenses, the Edge loses the telephoto lens, relying on just a main lens and a wide-angle lens. Like many fashionistas through the years, deciding to sport the latest trends involves some sacrifice. Undoubtedly, the S25 Edge has some obvious sacrifices to become the thinnest Galaxy handset possible. But those sacrifices are clearly signposted and understandable, even to the general consumer looking for something different that stands out. Whether this is what the wider market desires, or if it will stay as a niche speciality remains to be seen. Now read the latest Galaxy S25 Edge, Pixel, and smartphone headlines in Forbes' weekly Android news digest ...
Forbes
28-04-2025
- Business
- Forbes
Samsung Leak Reveals Competitive Galaxy S25 Edge Price
Samsung gives a preview of the thinner Edge model. It is set to be launched on the market by the ... More middle of the year (Photo by Andrej Sokolow/picture alliance via Getty Images) We first saw the Galaxy S25 Edge at Samsung's Galaxy Unpacked event in January. Now we might have seen the price of the fashionable smartphone. WinFuture's Roland Quant spotted the potential pricing details. They come from Samsung's Canadian website, which briefly listed the 256 GB and 512 GB models of Galaxy S25 Edge for $1,678.99 and $1,858.99. For comparison, the Galaxy S25 Ultra costs $1,918.99 and the Galaxy S25+ $1,438.99. Assuming the price differentials are reflected in other markets, we can expect the Galaxy S25 Edge to go on sale in the US between $1,100 and $1,200. The South Korean company has already teased the Galaxy S25 Edge. During January's Galaxy Unpacked event, the S25 Edge was briefly shown to the audience and was visible in display stands with a 'look but don't touch' aura around it. That was enough not only to let interested consumers choose to go for a 'regular' S25 model or wait for the thinner profile model to arrive, but it also allowed Samsung to take a leading role in the thin smartphone field. It will be interesting to look back at the end of the year to see if Samsung's 'show an ankle early' has been more effective than Apple's 'join late and trust in Apple's brand power' with the iPhone 17 Air. Samsung is now expected to give the Galaxy S25 Edge a full launch on May 13, although there are no concrete dates for a retail release. Now read the latest smartphone headlines, including those on the Galaxy S25 Edge, in Forbes' weekly Android Circuit news digest...
Barnama
22-04-2025
- Business
- Barnama
Google Breakup Case Opens In Us, Govt Calls For Sale Of Chrome
09 January 2024, US, Las Vegas: The Google logo is pictured on the Internet company's pavilion at the CES technology trade fair in Las Vegas. Photo: Andrej Sokolow/dpa WASHINGTON, April 22 (Bernama-dpa) -- A trial of internet giant Google opened in Washington on Monday with the Justice Department asking for the company to be forced to sell its Chrome browser to break up its monopoly on online searches, German Press Agency (dpa) reported. During its opening statement, the government called on Judge Amit Mehta to set an example for companies violating antitrust laws, the New York Times reported from the courtroom. It comes after Mehta ruled in August that Google holds a monopoly on online searches and violated antitrust laws to maintain it. bootstrap slideshow In the new trial, the judge is to hear arguments from both sides regarding "remedies" on how to fix the monopoly. Google has already said it plans to appeal. The government is also calling for the company to be forced to provide data from its search engine to competitors. The Justice Department has demanded that Google end deals in which the company paid "billions" to competitors such as Firefox and Apple to make Chrome their default search engine. The US government is also seeking to convince the court to require Google to sell its mobile operating system Android, in case competition is not restored. Google has to wait for the conclusion of the remedies trial before it can appeal the previous case that found it guilty of violating antitrust laws. Google has argued that the government's demands will harm innovation and consumers by forcing them to use less-efficient search engines.
