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Technology Google Slashes Gemini AI Plus Price to $4.99, Doubles Storage to 400GB
Google has reduced the price of its Gemini AI Plus subscription from $7.99 to $4.99 per month and doubled included storage from 200GB to 400GB. The move positions the plan as a cheaper alternative to OpenAI's ChatGPT Go, which costs $8 monthly. Subscribers gain access to enhanced Gemini capabilities, video generation, NotebookLM, and 200 Google Flow credits.
Startup Battlefield 200 applications close June 8: last chance to apply for TechCrunch Disrupt 2026
Applications for Startup Battlefield 200 officially close on June 8, 2026, at 11:59 p.m. PT. Thousands of early-stage startups have already applied. Selected founders will pitch live at TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 in San Francisco, with a chance to win $100,000 in equity-free funding. Alumni have collectively raised over $32 billion and achieved 250 exits.
Technology China beats Elon Musk's Neuralink to launch world's first commercial brain chip NEO
China has approved the world's first commercially available brain chip, NEO, developed by Tsinghua University and Neuracle Technology. The device, which is less invasive than Neuralink's N1, targets spinal cord injury patients. Elon Musk recently described such technology as 'Jesus-level'. The approval marks a milestone in brain-computer interface commercialization.
Technology LibreOffice Criticizes Euro-Office for Microsoft Alignment
LibreOffice has accused Euro-Office of reinforcing Microsoft's vendor lock-in by defaulting to the OOXML format. Concerns are also raised about Euro-Office's ties to Russian developers, questioning its claims of European digital sovereignty.
Technology EU Directs Meta to Allow Rival AI Chatbots on WhatsApp
The European Union has mandated Meta to allow rival AI chatbots access to WhatsApp, reversing a previous ban. This interim measure comes amid an ongoing antitrust investigation into Meta's practices.
Technology Apple Music's iOS 27 Updates Fall Short of Subscriber Demands
Apple Music's iOS 27 updates include new artist pages and performance enhancements but lack key features like continuity tools and social features. Without these, Spotify may attract Apple Music users.
Technology Kerala's Fisheries Sector to Leverage Tech for Global Excellence
Kerala's government is backing the Kerala University of Fisheries and Ocean Studies (KUFOS) to become a Centre of Excellence. This initiative aims to integrate technology and research to enhance the fisheries sector's global competitiveness.
Technology AI and Automation: Transforming Global Trade Logistics
AI and automation are revolutionizing global trade logistics by enhancing efficiency and reducing costs. This article delves into the technologies driving these changes and their impact on international commerce.