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Agentic AI and Smart Glasses: Samsung Outlines the Future of Mobile Innovation TL;DR: Samsung executives, including TM Roh, detailed their Galaxy S26 strategy for Southeast Asia, focusing on regional AI adoption, hardware improvements, and long-term value to offset price hikes. The briefing also highlighted the shift towards “Agentic AI” and
“Hey Plex”: Samsung Brings Perplexity AI to Upcoming Galaxy Flagships TL;DR: Samsung is expanding Galaxy AI into a “multi-agent ecosystem” by deeply integrating Perplexity into upcoming flagship devices. Users can activate the AI with the wake phrase “Hey Plex” or the side button to perform complex, multi-step tasks across native
Google and Sea Partner to Develop AI Tools for Shopee and Garena TL;DR: Google and Shopee’s parent company, Sea Limited, are partnering to develop new AI tools for the e-commerce and gaming industries. The collaboration aims to enhance shopping experiences on Shopee and introduce advanced AI features to Garena’s gaming
Gemini Now Makes Music: Google Introduces Lyria 3 TL;DR: Google has added music generation to Gemini through its new Lyria 3 model. Users can now create original music directly inside the Gemini app using simple text prompts. Google has officially expanded Gemini’s capabilities into music creation, integrating its new Lyria
Samsung Reportedly in Talks to Build ByteDance’s First Custom AI Processor TL;DR: TikTok parent company ByteDance is reportedly developing its own AI chip to reduce reliance on NVIDIA and bypass US export controls. The company is currently in talks with Samsung Electronics to manufacture the custom processors. ByteDance, the parent
Nothing’s Essential Apps Enter Beta TL;DR: Nothing’s Essential Apps suite has officially entered beta. Users can now test the company’s core apps ahead of a wider release. Nothing has officially pushed its Essential Apps suite into beta, opening early access to users who want a closer look at the company’s
ChatGPT to Start Showing Ads for Free and Go Users TL;DR: OpenAI is testing ads in ChatGPT for “Free” and “Go” users in the US. Ads will be relevant to conversation topics (e.g., recipe ads for cooking queries) but will not influence the AI’s answers. Paid subscribers on Plus, Pro,
Instagram Is Working on “Kai” AI Chat Feature for Message Catch-Ups TL;DR: Instagram is reportedly working on an AI feature called Kai. It would let users privately ask AI questions about their chats. Leaker and developer Alessandro Paluzzi has shared a new update on Threads, hinting that Instagram is working
Google Chrome Update Lets Gemini Browse the Web for You TL;DR: Google Chrome has launched “Browse for Me,” a feature that allows Gemini to autonomously navigate websites and perform complex research tasks. This agentic AI update includes safety controls like “human-in-the-loop” oversight and biometric confirmation for sensitive actions. Google is
MCMC Restores Access to Grok AI Effective Today The Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) has officially lifted the temporary restriction on Grok, allowing users in Malaysia to resume access to the AI chatbot effective today. The decision follows a confirmation that X (formerly Twitter) has implemented additional preventive and