FACEBOOK, INSTAGRAM, WHATSAPP DOWN FOR USERS
■ AI-SUMMARIZED FROM 1 SOURCE ▸ TIMELINE
Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp experienced widespread outages this morning, affecting users globally. The exact cause remains under investigation.
■ MORE FROM THE BIG TECH DESK
Apple CEO Tim Cook is considering a paywall model for premium Siri capabilities, potentially bundled with existing iCloud+ subscriptions. The move would let users purchase additional computing power for enhanced AI functionality.
Amazon's artificial intelligence investments are generating measurable returns, with cloud division AWS facing potential capacity constraints as demand surges. TD Cowen analysis suggests the division could eventually reach $1 trillion in revenue.
Chinese AI startup Moonshot has secured a computing agreement with Alibaba for approximately 20,000 Nvidia chips to power its Kimi AI model, highlighting China's continued dependence on Western semiconductors.
Microsoft is rolling out its Xbox app to Hisense TVs and other devices running VIDAA OS, allowing users to play Xbox games directly on their televisions without needing a console.