QtrendsUbisoft co-founder Claude Guillemot dies in a plane crash. Zhipu AI's market cap surpasses HK$1 trillion following the GLM-5.2 release, while Japan announces $65 billion in public-private AI investment. Smart glasses reviews highlight both promise and privacy concerns. Google quietly pushes back against businesses using its AI to deceive consumers, and China plans to embed AI broadly into consumer goods.
A hobbyist has modified a countertop ice machine to cool an Nvidia RTX 3060 GPU, using a beer fridge thermostat for temperature control. Another mod proves the concept can work on a high-end RTX 5080 system. The hacks showcase the extremes of DIY PC cooling culture.
Claude Guillemot, one of the co-founders of video game giant Ubisoft, has died in a plane crash. The news has been confirmed by multiple outlets. Guillemot was a key figure in building Ubisoft into a global gaming powerhouse behind franchises like Assassin's Creed and Far Cry.
Zhipu AI's market cap has surpassed HK$1 trillion following the release of its GLM-5.2 model. Apple supplier Lingyi is seeking a $1.1 billion Hong Kong IPO to fund AI and robotics expansion. Separately, Japan has announced a $65 billion public-private investment target for physical AI by 2040.
The world's first HDR10 smart glasses have been tested, delivering impressive visuals. However, AI-powered smart glasses tested in Paris showed notable inaccuracies, while the XGIMI MemoMind One has drawn scrutiny for what reviewers describe as 'creepy AI' integration. The category shows promise but raises significant privacy questions.
BBC reports that businesses are using Google's AI tools to trick consumers, and Google is quietly working to counter the abuse. Meanwhile, China's Ministry of Commerce has announced plans to embed AI into consumer goods and services, aiming to bring AI into millions of households. AI agents are also being positioned as a transformative force in the payment industry.