Global tech developments center on AI expansion in China, Apple hardware shifts, and evolving Google Pixel features.

Alibaba is set to issue $10 billion in new shares to aggressively fund its artificial intelligence initiatives as it seeks faster growth in the sector.

Uber faces a significant legal setback with a fine nearing $1 billion following allegations regarding the automated suspension of drivers.

Apple is reportedly reconfiguring its retail stores to accommodate upcoming smart home product launches while testing the internal 'iPhone Ultra' model.

Chinese firms are increasingly prioritizing practical humanoid robot designs, showcasing wheeled and specialized machines at the World Robot Conference.

Google has expanded Pixel 11 functionality with new sign-to-text translation features and confirmed that tap-to-pay services are coming to Walmart stores.

Nvidia's major customers have been notified of price increases exceeding 15% for AI-integrated server hardware, citing rising memory costs.

A lawsuit alleges that hidden Zillow listings created a false sense of supply in New York City, contributing to artificially inflated rental prices.

Google's Gemma AI model has reached a milestone of one billion downloads, underscoring the widespread adoption of open-weight artificial intelligence tools.