Audible has introduced new features for its audiobook service. These tools help listeners track characters and explore story locations. A key addition allows users to converse with book characters using generative AI. The features are now being rolled out to the platform.
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Startup Photon has raised $4.5 million in funding to build AI agents. The company believes consumers will shift from traditional apps to AI agents. These agents operate through messaging platforms like iMessage, SMS, and email. The funding follows the company's symbolic 'funeral' for mobile apps, highlighting its strategic direction.
The Verge investigated Kevin O'Leary's planned massive data center campus in Utah, named Stratos or Wonder Valley. The project proposed a 40,000-acre AI facility requiring a power supply greater than Utah's average statewide usage. Its approval process, which largely excluded local residents, created a significant political backlash. This halted the development and reflects broader local opposition to rapid AI infrastructure expansion.
RoseBerry Media is recutting episodes of the long-running Australian soap opera Neighbours into short-form 'microdramas'. These clips will be available on the vertical video streaming platform Epis. The initial launch will feature only two storylines from the late 2000s starring a character played by Margot Robbie. The company's CEO stated the iconic show is well-suited for this vertical viewing adaptation using their proprietary technology.
Samsung has increased US prices for the Galaxy S26 lineup by $100 or more. This follows an earlier $100 increase at launch, making the base model $200 more than its predecessor. The company previously cited RAM cost increases as a partial reason for the initial hike. The latest adjustment makes nearly every S26 model more expensive on Samsung's official site.
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