Google's new AI model is impressively intelligent and frustrating to actually use
Gemini 3.1 Pro scores higher on key benchmarks than any model released before it. In practice, it gets stuck in loops, deletes files it shouldn't touch, and occasionally switches to Chinese characters.
Business
Google for Education to offer free AI training to all 6 million US teachers and university faculty
The programme, launching in coming months, covers Gemini and NotebookLM and targets educators who collectively teach more than 74 million students
Tech
Experian acquires email identity firm AtData to expand fraud detection capabilities
The FTSE 100 data company adds over 10 billion email profiles worldwide through its purchase of the private equity-backed intelligence platform
Fintech
Upstart secures $200m forward-flow deal with Wafra for auto lending platform
Twelve-month agreement marks the first partnership between the two firms and supports Upstart's push to build a consistent auto finance funding base
Entertainment
Agassi Sports Entertainment to launch World Series of Pickleball in Las Vegas
The company is partnering with a Swiss sports events firm to build a championship property around the fast-growing racquet sport.
Sport
Airwallex signs San Francisco Giants jersey patch deal as it plants flag in Bay Area
Australian fintech to invest $1bn in the US over three years as it makes Oracle Park its global showcase
Wellness
Hims & Hers to buy Eucalyptus for $1.15 billion
Hims & Hers said it has agreed to acquire Eucalyptus to expand its international consumer health footprint.
