GOOGLE LAUNCHES AI FUTURES FUND TO SUPPORT STARTUPS WITH MODELS AND TOOLS

Google has introduced the Al Futures Fund, a new initiative to invest in artificial intelligence startups, providing them with capital, early access to advanced Al models, and technical support, as announced this week.

APPLE RELEASES IOS 18.5 TO PATCH OVER 30 IPHONE SECURITY VULNERABILITIES

Apple has released iOS 18.5, addressing over 30 security vulnerabilities affecting iPhone components such as Bluetooth, FaceTime, and the Notes app, as announced this week.

GOOGLE HAILS 1 BILLION DAILY RCS MESSAGES IN U.S. WITH IPHONE BOOST

Google revealed this week that Americans are sending over 1 billion Rich Communication Services (RCS) messages every day, a massive leap fueled by Apple’s decision to embrace RCS in iOS 18 last September.

TESLA'S OPTIMUS ROBOT MASTERS DANCE, ADVANCING AI AND BALANCE

Picture a robot hitting a dance floor, swinging its arms and stepping to a beat with moves so smooth you'd swear it's human.

HIDDEN COMMUNICATION DEVICES IN CHINESE SOLAR EQUIPMENT SPARK GLOBAL SECURITY CONCERNS

This week, U.S. energy officials uncovered a troubling discovery: undisclosed communication devices embedded in Chinese-made solar power inverters and batteries, critical components of renewable energy infrastructure, raising alarms about potential cybersecurity threats.

PERPLEXITY AI SECURES $500 MILLION FUNDING ROUND AT $14 BILLION VALUATION

Perplexity AI, a San Francisco-based startup developing an AI-powered search engine, is finalizing a $500 million funding round at a $14 billion valuation, marking its second major capital raise in six months, as announced this week.

TOYOTA SIMPLIFIES NAME AND UPGRADES TECH FOR ITS SOLE U.S.ELECTRIC VEHICLE

Toyota has unveiled a revamped version of its only all-electric vehicle in the U.S., renaming the bZ4X to simply “bZ” and introducing significant technological upgrades for the 2026 model year, as announced this week.

ELON MUSK ANNOUNCES TESLA ROBOTAXIS AND HUMANOID ROBOTS FOR SAUDI ARABIA

Elon Musk, Tesla’s CEO, revealed plans last week to bring the company’s autonomous Robotaxis, dubbed Cybercabs, and Optimus humanoid robots to Saudi Arabia, marking a bold step in the kingdom's push for technological innovation.

MOTOROLA RAZR ULTRA 2025 REVIEW: POWERFUL BUT PRICEY FOLDABLE

Motorola’s latest flip phone, the Razr Ultra 2025, hit the market last month with a bold promise: to outshine competitors like Samsung’s Galaxy Z Flip 6 with top-tier specs and a sleek design.

TRUMP ADMINISTRATION LIFTS RESTRICTIONS ON AI CHIP EXPORTS SPARKING GLOBAL DEBATE 7

The U.S. Department of Commerce announced the repeal of a Biden-era regulation that would have restricted the export of artificial intelligence chips to over 100 countries, a move set to take effect on May 15, 2025.

BAIDU PLANS DRIVERLESS TAXI LAUNCH IN EUROPE, TARGETING SWITZERLAND AND TURKEY

Chinese tech giant Baidu is gearing up to test its driverless ride-hailing service, Apollo Go, in Europe for the first time, with plans to establish a local entity in Switzerland and begin trials by the end of 2025, as reported last week by The Wall Street Journal.

MICROSOFT CUTS THOUSANDS OF JOBS WHILE BOLSTERING AI INVESTMENTS

Microsoft is trimming its global workforce by about 6,000 jobs, roughly 3% of its 228,000 employees, while pouring significant resources into artificial intelligence, as announced this week.

GOOGLE REVEALS BOLD ANDROID REDESIGN BEFORE IPHONE SOFTWARE UPDATE

Google has rolled out a sweeping redesign for its Android operating system, dubbed Material 3 Expressive, marking the most significant visual update in years, as announced this week.

SEVEN TRICKY NEW MALWARE TYPES THREATENING DEVICES IN 2025

Cybercriminals are getting craftier, and the malware they're unleashing in 2025 is sneakier than ever.

POPE LEO XIV CITES AI IN PAPAL NAME CHOICE, EMBRACES TECHNOLOGY

When white smoke billowed from the Sistine Chapel's chimney, it signaled a new era for the Catholic Church: the election of Pope Leo XIV, the first American pontiff, who stepped onto St. Peter's balcony with a message of peace and a nod to the challenges of our time.

APPLE UNVEILS BRAIN CONTROL ACCESSIBILITY FEATURES FOR IPHONE AND IPAD

Imagine firing off a text, flipping through apps, or adjusting your music playlist just by thinking about it—no taps, no voice commands, just your brain at work.

AI Factories AN INEVITABLE REVOLUTION IN PRECISION MANUFACTURING

Thanks to technological innovations, economic pressures, and ethical considerations, the manufacturing landscape is shifting.

ESPN LAUNCHES DIRECT-TO-CONSUMER STREAMING SERVICE AT $29.99, RESHAPING SPORTS 7 IN THE STREAMING WARS

ESPN will debut its highly anticipated direct-to-consumer streaming service, simply named “ESPN,” in September 2025, priced at $29.99 per month, as announced this week.

The true meaning of an American Pope

ON MAY 8, I STOOD ON THE COLON-nades of St. Peter’s Square on the beautiful afternoon a new Pope was elected, shoulder to shoulder with pilgrims from every corner of the globe.

A NEW ERA

Pope Leo XIV will be the first American to lead the Roman Catholic Church and its 1.4 billion followers

Israeli reserves For new Gaza offensive

ISRAEL’S GOVERNMENT CONFIRMED WHAT many in Gaza had feared: its military will seize the territory indefinitely, calling up tens of thousands of reserve soldiers to significantly expand operations.

OUR DATA, OURSELVES

Access to online services is as fundamental to modern life as electricity or water. And just as we expect our electricity to be reliable and our water to be clean, we should have high expectations for the internet. Our data represents our personhood; it encompasses our relationships, our thoughts, our interests, our created memories. That information should be controlled by us—not by Big Tech.

How do we define a 'real movie' now?

WHENEVER A FRIEND OR COLLEAGUE sees a movie before I do, the first question I ask is no longer “Is it any good?” but “Does it feel like a real movie?”

WITH MONUMENTAL SALES AND A SLEW OF HOLLYWOOD PROJECTS, TAYLOR JENKINS REID IS REDEFINING WHAT IT MEANS TO BE A PUBLISHING SUCCESS STORY

A NOVEL APPROACH

TIME 100 HEALTH - Titans

AS DIRECTOR-GENERAL OF the World Health Organization (WHO), navigating uncertainty is part of Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus' job. Health threats don't give warnings, and the viruses and pathogens responsible for them aren't always predictable.

TIME 100 HEALTH - Catalysts

'Every year, 23,000 kids experience cardiac arrest... Every one of them deserves the same access to lifesaving care that I had.'

Bridging the Catholic Divide

Born in the U.S., forged in Peru, chosen in Rome, Leo XIV will helm a church facing debt, division and decline

Crowning Achievement

The King’s Trust gala in New York City showcased the pioneering work of King Charles IIl’s flagship charity in helping young people in the U.K., U.S. and around the world

The AI Classroom

Alpha School in Texas is redefining learning, using artificial intelligence to teach children core subjects in just two hours a day

STAYING POWER

THE MEMORY OF MALCOLM X remains in the public consciousness after he was immortalized in the biographical movie by Spike Lee. The filmmaker told Newsweek why the life and message of the leader and human rights activist still resonates on the 100th anniversary of his birth