Google Chrome's Gemini AI Features Roll Out to UK Users Tuesday July 14, 2026 2:32 am PDT by Tim Hardwick Google has announced the rollout of Chrome's latest AI features to Mac and PC users in the U.K., indicated by a new "Ask Gemini" button with a sparkle icon in the upper right side of the browse… …
Apple Trained Own AI Model for China Market With Help From Alibaba Friday August 14, 2026 2:46 am PDT by Tim Hardwick Reuters reports that Apple has trained its own large language model for the China market, rather than relying on a third-party model to power its Apple Intelligence features in the … …
… Two separate reports out of Korea suggest the next-generation base model will feature 12GB of RAM, giving the device access to the full suite of Siri AI features. …
… An unnamed source told the outlet that Apple's AI features in the country will draw on models from both Baidu and Alibaba. In February 2025 , Alibaba was reported to be building the primary system and Baidu contributing on a smaller scale. …
iPhone 17's 8GB Limit Costs It These Two Siri AI Features in iOS 27 Wednesday June 10, 2026 2:19 am PDT by Tim Hardwick Apple this week revealed what its most advanced on-device AI model does, and the feature list is shorter than the hardware requirements might suggest. …
… The security feature encrypts data and AI models during processing, adding a modest performance cost but offering stronger privacy protections. …
… WWDC 2026 begins on June 8, when Apple is expected to reset the narrative by revisiting those delayed features and introducing new AI capabilities. …
… The security feature encrypts data and AI models during processing, adding a modest performance cost but offering stronger privacy protections. …
… China maintains strict rules around releasing AI features, and in practice requires companies like Apple to partner with local providers. …
… From the top, the iPhone 17 Pro, iPhone 17 Pro Max, and iPhone Air are the only current models that support every new Siri AI feature in iOS 27. …
