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In brief Google upgraded Gemini with 2.5 Flash Image, taking aim at OpenAI’s dominance. Developers can remix template apps in AI Studio and deploy custom image projects instantly. Google has expanded access through OpenRouter and fal.ai, widening distribution to coders worldwide. Google launched Gemini 2.5 Flash Image on Tuesday, delivering a new AI model that…
In brief The Pixel Watch 4 and Pixel Buds 2a also debuted, adding AI health tools and translation. Google introduced Pixelsnap, a Qi2 magnetic charging system with new accessories. A new AI voice assistant, Gemini for Home, will replace Google Assistant on Nest devices. Google unveiled the Pixel 10 lineup on Wednesday at its annual…
In brief GPT-5 launched with unified multimodal powers—text, images, voice, and live video—all in one package; no more juggling separate bots for every task. Rollout starts today for all ChatGPT users, but power features and top speed go to Pro subscribers; Microsoft plugs it into Copilot and GitHub on day one. OpenAI touts “expert-level reasoning”…
In brief OpenAI unveiled GPT‑5 today during a livestream event, following weeks of speculation. The company released two open-weight models earlier this week. After weeks of speculation, OpenAI unveiled the next generation of its flagship AI model, GPT‑5. The new model, which creates a simpler interface to the world’s most popular AI platform, arrives amid…
In brief OpenAI’s cryptic teaser shows the sign “GPT-4o” morphing into what seems to be “GPT-5.” CEO Sam Altman has been fueling the hype with memes and no-so-accidental screenshots featuring the model. Github leaks point to different GPT-5 variants touting agentic-like logic and unified architecture, with leaks benchmarks showing outstanding scores OpenAI dropped a teaser…
CRYPTOPUNKS SEE $8.2M IN TRADING VOLUME, CRYPTO MAJORS IN THE RED, PAYPAL ANNOUNCE “PAY WITH CRYPTO”Allocate up to 15% of portfolio to BTC & Gold: Dalio. Paypal launches multi-crypto payments. Metamask launches stablecoin yield, SOL staking. Interactive Brokers weighs stablecoin. Strategy upsizes capital raise to $2.8b. Marathon Digital raises $950m debt to buy BTC. BitMine…
PAYPAL EMBRACES CRYPTO, ALTCOIN TREASURIES BEGIN, STOCKS HIT ATH AGAINAllocate up to 15% of portfolio to BTC & Gold: Dalio. Paypal launches multi-crypto payments. Metamask launches stablecoin yield, SOL staking. Interactive Brokers weighs stablecoin. Strategy upsizes capital raise to $2.8b. Marathon Digital raises $950m debt to buy BTC. BitMine plans $1bn stock buyback. ETH ‘$6k…
In brief Shares of CEA Industries (VAPE) are up more than 700% after it announced it will start a BNB treasury. The firm is raising $500 million via a PIPE, with the potential for $1.25 billion in funds for BNB purchases. BNB, the cryptocurrency launched by Binance, set a new all-time high price earlier Monday.…
In brief Nasdaq-listed Windtree Therapeutics has said it will buy up to $700 million in BNB. The company is following software firm Strategy’s gameplan of buying digital assets. A number of publicly traded companies are now buying crypto—and not just Bitcoin—to boost their stock prices. Another day, another crypto treasury. Biotech firm Windtree Therapeutics said…
In brief Coinbase has launched CFTC-regulated perpetual futures for U.S. traders, offering up to 10x leverage. The move follows last week’s signing of the GENIUS Act, a landmark crypto law by President Trump. The launch fills a long-standing gap in U.S. crypto markets, Decrypt was told. Coinbase launched CFTC-regulated perpetual futures for U.S. customers Monday,…
