Databricks just unveiled a new architecture for AI agents called Instructed Retriever. It claims massive accuracy gains over standard RAG by better translating natural language into complex searches. But is this the key to making AI agents actually useful?
Razer has revealed a physical version of its Project Ava AI, a holographic gaming coach that lives in a glass container on your desk. The avatars, like “Kira,” can offer game tips, fashion advice, and calendar management, powered by Grok AI. It’s slated for release in the second half of 2026, with n
UnitedHealth’s Optum UK business, a major supplier of electronic patient record systems to British GPs, could soon be sold. Sky News reports TPG is in advanced talks for a deal worth up to £1.4 billion. This comes just two years after UnitedHealth bought the unit, then known as EMIS, for £1.24 billi
Microsoft is adding a new “Share with Copilot” option directly to the Windows 11 taskbar. The feature lets you send an app’s contents to the AI for analysis and suggestions. It’s rolling out now to all PCs, not just new Copilot+ models.
The Open Rights Group is urging UK lawmakers to use a new cybersecurity bill to reduce dependence on US Big Tech. They argue foreign companies controlling digital infrastructure leaves Britain exposed to external political pressure and law.
A new Sony patent reveals plans for an AI system that could play through difficult game sections for struggling players. The system would be trained on footage from countless users. It’s a radical step beyond current help features.
YouTube Music’s algorithm is recommending a flood of low-quality, AI-generated music to paying subscribers. Users say hitting “Not interested” does nothing, and the fake tracks keep coming back. It’s a core failure that has people ready to cancel.
Private equity giant Hg is close to a deal to take OneStream private. The financial planning software company went public in 2024 but has seen its shares fall 35% in the past year.
Milano-based MotorK has secured an additional €3 million in financing from its existing lender, Atempo Growth. The funds will be used to bolster the company’s financial standing as it continues to develop its AI-centric SaaS platform for car dealers.
Satya Nadella says we should stop calling AI “slop” and see it as “bicycles for the mind.” Yet, his own company’s layoffs in 2025 fueled the very narrative he’s trying to counter. So, is AI a replacement or a tool?
