Apple chooses Google's Gemini AI to power Siri
San Francisco, United States Jan 12, 2026
Tech giants Apple and Google announced Monday a multi-year partnership that will see Apple's next-generation artificial intelligence features, including its Siri assistant, be powered by Google's Gemini technology. ... more
Zuckerberg names banker, ex-Trump advisor as Meta president
San Francisco, United States (AFP) Jan 12, 2026
Meta on Monday appointed banker Dina Powell McCormick as president and vice chairman, tapping a former member of the Trump administration to help steer the technology giant's massive AI infrastructure expansion. ... more
Google's Gemini seeks edge in AI for online shopping
Washington, United States (AFP) Jan 11, 2026
Google on Sunday unveiled a new iteration of its professional Gemini AI suite geared toward online retail, seeking to create seamless interactions for shoppers from product searches to customer service. ... more