Techlife News Magazine - April 05, 2025

In this issue

Amazon has introduced Nova Act, a fresh artificial intelligence agent designed to navigate and manage web browsers autonomously, marking a notable advancement in its AI offerings. The company revealed the tool during a press briefing in San Francisco, pitching it as a way to simplify online tasks for users and developers. For businesses, tech enthusiasts, and industry analysts, this launch underscores Amazon’s drive to carve a space in the competitive AI agent market.

PHOTONIC INC. SELECTED FOR DARPA'S QUANTUM BENCHMARKING INITIATIVE STAGE A

Quantum computing company Photonic Inc. has earned a spot in Stage A of the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency’s Quantum Benchmarking Initiative, a program designed to evaluate scalable quantum computing technologies.

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UNITED LAUNCH ALLIANCE AND AMAZON SCHEDULE FIRST PROJECT KUIPER LAUNCH TO RIVAL SPACEX STARLINK

Aerospace company United Launch Alliance has teamed with Amazon to schedule the initial Project Kuiper launch, a satellite internet network aimed at competing with SpaceX’s Starlink, set for a three-hour window opening at noon Eastern time from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station.

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MUSK TO REMAIN UNTIL DOGE MISSION CONCLUDES, WHITE HOUSE CONFIRMS

Entrepreneur Elon Musk will stay on as a senior White House adviser to complete his mission with the Department of Government Efficiency, the White House announced, dismissing reports of an imminent departure.

3 mins

ANDROID'S FIND MY DEVICE GEARS UP FOR MAJOR UPGRADE WITH APPLE AIRTAG TECHNOLOGY

Software developer Google has readied its Find My Device network for a substantial update, adding ultra-wideband technology similar to Apple’s AirTags to boost location tracking accuracy on Android devices.

3 mins

APPLE HOME ADDS ROBOT VACUUM SUPPORT WITH MATTER AND IOS 18.4

Apple has updated its Home app to include support for robot vacuums, integrating them into its smart home ecosystem via the Matter standard and iOS 18.4 software update.

3 mins

IBM AND TOKYO ELECTRON EXTEND PARTNERSHIP FOR ADVANCED SEMICONDUCTOR TECHNOLOGY

Computer services leader IBM has renewed its collaboration with Tokyo Electron, a Japanese semiconductor equipment maker, to advance cutting-edge chip technology over the next five years.

3 mins

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TALK OF THE FUTURE: SCREENLESS AI, WELLNESS FEATURES, AND MORE

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SEVERAL VANDALS ARRESTED FOR TARGETING TESLA VEHICLES AND STORES ACROSS U.S. WITH SENTRY MODE AID

Tesla has seen a wave of vandals apprehended across the United States for damaging its vehicles and dealerships, thanks to the firm's Sentry Mode security system capturing crucial evidence.

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AMAZON UNVEILS NOVA ACT AI AGENT TO CONTROL WEB BROWSERS

Tech firm Amazon has introduced Nova Act, a fresh artificial intelligence agent designed to navigate and manage web browsers autonomously, marking a notable advancement in its AI offerings.

3 mins

APPLE VISION PRO GAINS APPLE INTELLIGENCE WITH VISIONOS UPDATE

Apple Inc. has rolled out a significant software update for its Vision Pro spatial computer, introducing Apple Intelligence features that enhance productivity and creativity for users.

3 mins

OPENAI TO LAUNCH OPEN AI MODEL AS META AND DEEPSEEK RISE

OpenAl has announced plans to develop an open artificial intelligence model, shifting from its closed-system approach as competition from Meta and China’s DeepSeek intensifies.

3 mins

ELON MUSK SELLS X TO XAI FOR $33 BILLION IN ALL-STOCK DEAL

Tech titan Elon Musk has sold his social media _ platform X to his artificial intelligence firm xAl in a 33 billion all-stock transaction, merging two of his high-profile ventures into a single entity.

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CYBERTRUCK SECURES TOP 5 SPOT IN U.S. AUTO MARKET, OUTPACING FORD F-150 IN FIRST YEAR 7

Tesla has propelled its Cybertruck to a fifth-place ranking among electric vehicles in the U.S. auto market, surpassing the Ford F-150 Lightning in sales during its inaugural year on the road. The company delivered over 38,000 Cybertrucks, outpacing Ford's electric pickup by more than 5,500 units, according to industry estimates.

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NASA ASTRONAUTS ADDRESS PUBLIC AFTER UNEXPECTED NINE-MONTH SPACE MISSION

NASA astronauts Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams spoke to reporters for the first time since returning from an unplanned nine-month mission aboard the International Space Station, shedding light on a test flight that ballooned from eight days due to mechanical issues with Boeing's Starliner spacecraft.

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NINTENDO SWITCH 2 SET FOR JUNE LAUNCH AT $449.99

Video game maker Nintendo has confirmed a June 5 release for its Switch 2 console, priced at $449.99, following a detailed presentation aired online from its Kyoto headquarters.

3 mins

GTA 6 SET TO LEAD U.S.GAMING MARKET IN 2025

Rockstar Games has prepared its upcoming Grand Theft Auto 6 for a fall release, aiming to capture the top spot in the U.S. gaming market after over a decade since GTA 5's launch.

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NEURALINK PLANTS BRAIN INTERFACE IN THIRD PATIENT TO RESTORE SPEECH

Neuralink has equipped a third human patient with its brain-computer interface, enabling a stroke survivor to speak again by translating neural signals into audible words, a breakthrough showcased at a Las Vegas technology summit.

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FRANCE'S ANTITRUST WATCHDOG FINES APPLE OVER APP TRACKING TRANSPARENCY ISSUES

France’s antitrust regulator has imposed a 150 million euro fine on Apple for issues tied to its App Tracking Transparency feature, citing violations of competition law due to the tool’s implementation on iPhones and iPads.

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