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AI now leads the holiday shopping battle

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Saidul Islam
November 27, 2025

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Today’s Recipes:

  • 🗺️ Google Maps now uses Gemini to guide you better...

  • ⚠️ HP to cut up to 6,000 jobs by 2028 for its AI shift

  • 🕶️ Alibaba debuts smart glasses with swappable batteries

  • China blocks ByteDance from using Nvidia chips

  • AI now leads the holiday shopping battle

  • OpenAI rejects liability in teen suicide suit

  • AI Tutorial of the Day

  • And More….

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LATEST DEVELOPMENTS

Google Maps adds Gemini AI, replacing old voice commands with smarter, conversational navigation, traffic alerts, incident reporting, and landmark-based guidance across Android, iOS, and Android Auto.

🔍 Details

  1. Gemini Integration – Google Maps replaces its old voice search with Gemini AI.

  2. Conversational Navigation – Users can ask multi-step questions for clearer directions.

  3. Cross-App Integration – Gemini connects with other Google apps for seamless tracking.

  4. Incident Reporting – Drivers can log accidents or issues to help others.

  5. Landmark Guidance – Navigation uses landmarks for natural, intuitive directions.

  6. Traffic Alerts – Gemini warns about traffic before trips begin.

  7. Rollout – Available now on Android, coming soon to Android Auto and iOS.

🎯 Takeaway: Gemini makes Google Maps feel like a smart travel companion, more natural, proactive, and helpful for everyday commutes.

HP will cut 4,000–6,000 jobs by 2028 to drive an AI-led transformation, targeting $1B in cost savings alongside $650M in restructuring costs and process redesign using generative AI.

🔍 Details

  • Job cuts: HP plans to reduce 4,000–6,000 roles by end of 2028, up to ~10% of workforce.

  • Cost savings target: Aims for $1B gross cost savings by fiscal 2028.

  • Restructuring costs: Projects $650M total; $250M expected in fiscal 2026.

  • AI-first operations: CEO says cuts are part of redesigning processes with generative AI for productivity, security, and flexibility.

  • Market reaction: Shares fell ~5.5% in extended trading on the announcement.

  • Recent context: HP previously laid off ~2,000 employees in February under prior restructuring.

  • Financials snapshot: FY2025 revenue $55.3B (+3.2% YoY), free cash flow $2.9B, GAAP EPS down 5.7%.

🎯 Takeaway: HP is restructuring around generative AI, trading near-term layoffs and costs for long-term automation, efficiency, and $1B savings.

Alibaba debuts Quark AI smart glasses in China with swappable batteries, 24-hour life, AI-powered features, and integration with Alipay, Taobao, and music apps. Global rollout planned for 2026.

🔍 Details

  1. Launch – Alibaba enters AI smart glasses market with Quark series.

  2. Variants – S1 flagship (micro-OLED display) and G1 lifestyle model.

  3. Pricing – S1 at 3,799 yuan ($537), G1 at 1,899 yuan ($268).

  4. Battery innovation – Swappable dual-battery system offers up to 24 hours use.

  5. Features – Bone conduction mics, built-in cameras, voice/touch control via Qwen AI.

  6. App integration – Works with Alipay, Taobao, QQ Music, NetEase Cloud Music.

  7. Functions – Translation, price recognition, navigation, meeting transcription.

  8. Global rollout – International models expected next year, markets not yet named.

  9. Competition – Meta leads with Ray-Ban glasses; Apple and Sam Altman/Jony Ive also developing rivals.

🎯 Takeaway: Alibaba’s Quark glasses bring swappable batteries and deep AI integration, positioning them as a serious challenger in the race for next-gen wearable tech.

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MORE AI & TECH UPDATES

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The 2025 holiday season marks a turning point in retail as artificial intelligence becomes central to how consumers shop…

OpenAI has formally responded to a lawsuit filed by the family of Adam Raine, a 16-year-old who died by suicide after months of private conversations with ChatGPT…

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