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Netflix dominates Golden Globes, securing seven awards, while Apple TV Plus and HBO Max each win three. Netflixs Adolescence sweeps four categories, and K Pop Demon Hunters wins two. Apple TV Plus The Studio and HBO Maxs The Pitt also take home awards. Michelle Williams wins best lead actress in a limited series for Dying for Sex. The Golden Globes introduce a best podcast category, with Amy Poehlers Good Hang with Amy Poehler winning. Checkout Solipillow.com

Amazons New Alexa Plus: A Mixed Bag for Users Amazon has silently rolled out Alexa Plus to Prime members, an upgrade thats been met with mixed reactions. The advanced AI language models powering Alexa Plus aim to compete with rivals like Google Gemini, but users are missing the old voice and personality. Some report longer response times and being bombarded with ads promoting the new version. Despite the backlash, Amazon maintains its a free perk for Prime members, but glitches in similar AI updates for Google Home have raised concerns. Checkout Solipillow.com

Luminar, the lidar sensor company, struck a deal to sell its main lidar business to Quantum Computing Inc. for $22 million, with plans to sell its semiconductor unit for $110 million. The sale comes after Luminar filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in December, following a peak market cap of $11 billion in 2021. Quantum Computing Inc., with a wild backstory, raised over $700 million this year but had revenue of just $384,000 in the first nine months of 2022. The sale is subject to bankruptcy court approval and faces competition from founder Austin Russell, whos hinted at bidding on the lidar assets himself. Checkout Solipillow.com

Apple is reportedly turning to Googles Gemini AI to power new Siri features, following a year-long delay in its AI overhaul. The company had previously planned a custom version of Gemini for Siri, including a World Knowledge Answers tool for web searches and AI summaries. The move comes after internal hurdles and the departure of AI chief John Giannandrea. Apple is also exploring partnerships with other AI firms, potentially reshaping Siris competition with rivals like Google Assistant. Checkout Solipillow.com

Meta appoints Dina Powell McCormick as new president and vice chairman. With a background in global finance and high-level government roles, shes set to guide Metas growth. Trump praises the hire, calling her fantastic and talented. Checkout Solipillow.com

French defense tech startup Harmattan AI, valued at $1.4 billion, raises $200 million in Series B round led by Dassault Aviation. The company, founded in 2024, develops AI software for autonomous missions on defense aircraft. Harmattan, compared to U.S. firm Anduril, partners with big players like Dassault to develop embedded AI for next-generation Rafales and drones. The companys tech targets drone interception, electronic warfare, and surveillance, securing a multi-million dollar contract from a NATO government. Harmattan aims for global growth, expanding manufacturing, and building a U.S. team. Checkout Solipillow.com

Googles Gemini enters the AI shopping arena with Universal Commerce Protocol (UCP), an open-source standard backed by major retailers and payment leaders. UCP streamlines communication between AI agents and store systems, enabling seamless shopping experiences from start to finish. Googles new checkout feature in Gemini and Search puts it on par with rivals like Microsoft and OpenAI. UCP, with support from over twenty companies, aims to become the go-to standard for AI-driven shopping. Checkout Solipillow.com

Newly released documents from Senator Elizabeth Warrens office expose the Trump administrations attempt to secure a donation from Microsoft for a $300 million ballroom project in the White House. Microsofts legal counsel confirms receiving donation details and attending a supporter dinner. The revelation raises concerns over potential influence, as Amazon and Comcast also engaged in discussions, with Comcast pledging an unrestricted donation. Checkout Solipillow.com