Browser Use raises $17M to help AI agents navigate websites 🌐
- Browser Use has secured $17 million in seed funding to develop tools that simplify website navigation for AI agents.
- The startup converts website elements into a text-like format, making it easier for AI to understand and interact with web pages.
- This technology could accelerate the development of AI-powered web automation and enhance the capabilities of AI agents across various industries.
AI Pokémon adventure hits a roadblock 🎮
- Anthropic’s AI model Claude has been playing Pokémon Red for weeks but hasn’t managed to beat the game yet.
- The AI struggles with complex tasks like navigating menus, managing inventory, and strategising in battles against gym leaders.
- This highlights the ongoing challenges in developing AI systems that can master open-ended games and real-world problem-solving scenarios.
Apple’s plastic Apple Watch SE plans hit a major roadblock 🚧
- According to reports, Apple’s rumoured plastic Apple Watch SE is facing significant challenges due to issues with its appearance and cost.
- The design team is unhappy with the look, while the operations team is struggling to make the plastic casing cheaper than the current aluminium version.
- This setback could delay or derail Apple’s plans to offer a more affordable and kid-friendly smartwatch option in the near future.
Apple reportedly developing Apple Watches with built-in cameras for AI features 📷
- Apple is working on multiple prototypes of Apple Watch models that integrate cameras to enhance the device’s awareness of its surroundings.
- The cameras would enable Visual Intelligence on future Apple Watch models, allowing users to quickly receive information about items or places nearby.
- This move signals Apple’s ambition to redefine wearables as AI-first tools capable of real-world sensing and interaction beyond basic notifications or fitness tracking.
Assassin’s Creed Shadows hits 2 million players in just two days 🎮
- Ubisoft announced that Assassin’s Creed Shadows has reached 2 million players since its release on 21 March.
- The game has outperformed previous titles Assassin’s Creed Origins and Odyssey in terms of launch player numbers.
- This milestone suggests strong interest in the feudal Japan setting and could indicate a successful entry in the franchise.
Rumor: New God of War game set in Greece coming this year 🎮
- A new report suggests Santa Monica Studio is developing a God of War “side-story” project set in Greece, rather than a remastered collection.
- The game is rumoured to coincide with the franchise’s 20th anniversary celebrations and would mark a return to the series’ original Greek setting.
- If true, this unexpected new entry could reinvigorate interest in the God of War franchise and potentially set up future storylines in the Greek mythology.
K-drama “Undercover High School” and IU dominate buzz rankings for second week 📺
- MBC’s “Undercover High School” topped Good Data Corporation’s weekly list of most buzzworthy dramas and actors for the third consecutive week.
- The drama’s stars Seo Kang Jun and Jin Ki Joo ranked third and ninth respectively on the actor list, while IU claimed the top spot.
- This sustained popularity highlights the show’s strong audience engagement and suggests it may continue to perform well in ratings and discussions.
Court blocks K-pop group NewJeans from independent activities as NJZ 🎤
- A South Korean court has granted an injunction prohibiting NewJeans members from pursuing activities outside their agency ADOR under the name NJZ.
- The ruling comes after NewJeans announced in November they were terminating their contracts with ADOR due to alleged mistreatment.
- This decision prevents the group from signing new deals or promoting independently while the legal dispute with their agency continues.
NJZ announces temporary hiatus after court ruling 🎤
- K-pop group NJZ declared a temporary pause in activities during their performance at ComplexCon in Hong Kong on March 23, 2025.
- The decision follows a recent court ruling favouring their agency ADOR, which blocked the group from pursuing independent activities under the name NJZ.
- This hiatus marks a significant turning point for the popular girl group, leaving fans uncertain about the future of NJZ’s musical career.
