
This Week in Tech: AI Takes Over Work & Major Tech Collaborations
2025-05-31
Author: Kai
A Game-Changer for Work: Perplexity Labs Launches!
In a stunning development, Perplexity Labs is on the scene with a revolutionary AI tool that promises to do your work for you! This new feature allows Pro subscribers to whip up reports, spreadsheets, dashboards, and more in just about 10 minutes. Leveraging web searches, code execution, and even the ability to create charts and images, this tool sounds like a dream come true for anyone needing to juggle complex tasks. While human touch may not always be guaranteed, the potential efficiency is thrilling!
A Surprising Tech Reunion: Luckey and Zuckerberg Join Forces
In an unexpected twist, Oculus founder Palmer Luckey and Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg have mended fences to collaborate on cutting-edge extended reality (XR) technology for the U.S. military. Their joint venture under Luckey's Anduril company aims to develop a suite of devices dubbed EagleEye, promising to reshape military tech.
AI's Impact on Employment: A Cause for Concern?
While AI continues to advance, a recent World Economic Forum survey gives pause for thought: 40% of employers plan to downsize their workforce where AI can step in. This statistic raises urgent questions about the future of jobs as automation starts taking over human roles.
Browsers Galore: The Race for AI Integration
Get ready for a browser battle! The Browser Company is eyeing a shift away from its Arc Browser to focus on Dia, a new AI-centric browser. Opera isn't far behind, announcing similar plans. Perplexity has also teased its forthcoming browser, Comet. The race is heating up in the browser market!
iPad Users Unite: WhatsApp Gets an Update!
Finally, iPad users can connect with friends across the globe as Meta rolls out a bespoke version of WhatsApp for iPads. Take advantage of multitasking features like Stage Manager and Split View to keep the chat going!
Data Breach Alert: LexisNexis Under Attack
In an alarming reveal, LexisNexis Risk Solutions has reported a major security breach affecting over 364,000 individuals. Hackers gained access to sensitive personal information, including names, addresses, and Social Security numbers, via the company's GitHub account.
A High-Stakes Hack: White House Chief of Staff Targeted
In another serious incident, hackers reportedly infiltrated the personal phone of White House chief of staff Susie Wiles. They accessed her contact details, and reportedly used AI to impersonate her voice to reach other officials.
Gmail's New AI Feature: Just Let it Do the Work!
Say goodbye to manual summarization! Gmail users will now benefit from automatic email summaries, thanks to the new Gemini feature. This AI-driven change means less hassle for users, but you’ll need to opt out if you prefer the old way.