Topic: Comparison with Competitors
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Tesla Robotaxi Launches in Austin: Promises and Questions
Tesla's robotaxi service launched in Austin using modified Model Y SUVs with Full Self-Driving tech, relying solely on cameras and AI, diverging from competitors like Waymo. Early access users shared ride experiences on social media, with a flat fee of $4.20 per ride and Tesla employees monitorin...
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Midjourney Debuts AI Video Model Amid Disney Lawsuit
Midjourney's new V1 AI video model transforms static images into 5-20 second clips, offering low and high motion modes, but lacks sound and advanced editing features. The service is competitively priced within existing subscriptions, but faces legal challenges from Disney and Universal over alleg...
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Tesla's Model S & X Updates Add $5,000 to Price Tag
Tesla increased prices for the updated Model S and Model X by $5,000, with starting prices now at $84,990 and $89,990, respectively, despite modest improvements. The 2025 models include minor upgrades like a new Frost Blue paint option, redesigned wheels, and a front fascia camera, but some varia...
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Switch 2 May Be Harder to Fix & Still Prone to Joy-Con Drift
The Nintendo Switch 2 features hardware upgrades but retains the same problematic Joy-Con joystick mechanism, raising concerns about persistent drift issues. Repairability is worse than its predecessor, with a low iFixit score due to excessive adhesive, fragile components, and proprietary screws ...
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Google's Gemini 2.5 Pro Update Fixes Previous Model Issues
Google's Gemini 2.5 Pro update significantly improves stability, functionality, and performance, addressing key issues from previous versions. The model excels in coding benchmarks, scoring 82.2% on the Aider Polyglot test and outperforming competitors like OpenAI and Anthropic. The update enhanc...
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TikTok AI Alive: Turn Images Into Videos With New Tool
TikTok introduced "AI Alive," an AI-powered feature that converts static photos into dynamic videos with realistic motion and effects, available exclusively in TikTok Stories. The tool analyzes photo elements (e.g., landscapes, portraits) to apply animations and sound effects, while AI-genera...
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Airbnb Launches AI Customer Service Bot in the US
Airbnb has launched an AI-powered customer service assistant in the U.S., reducing live agent contacts by 15% and improving response efficiency, with plans for nationwide expansion. The company is taking a cautious, incremental approach to AI, prioritizing practical improvements over complex func...
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Is OpenAI Building a Social Network? Reports Spark Speculation
Reports suggest OpenAI, the influential AI lab behind ChatGPT, might be exploring the development of its own social media platform, potentially resembling X (formerly Twitter). While OpenAI hasn't confirmed the news, the speculation, originating from reporting by The Verge
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Janus-Pro: All You Need to Know About The Open-Source Multimodal AI Outperforming DALL-E and Mainstream Image Generation Models
What is Janus Pro? Janus Pro is an advanced open-source multimodal AI model developed by the Chinese startup DeepSeek. Released in January 2025,, designed to handle both image understanding and…
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