IDC predicts AI PC shipments to grow from 50 million units in 2024 to 167 million in 2027, making up nearly 60% of all PC shipments globally. Enhanced performance, lower costs, privacy and security drive interest in AI PCs. PC silicon vendors have introduced AI-specific silicon (NPUs) to run AI tasks efficiently. IDC identifies three NPU-enabled AI PCs; hardware-enabled AI PCs, next-generation AI PCs, and advanced AI PCs. IDC expects Next-generation AI PCs to dominate the market by 2027.

IDC Forecasts Artificial Intelligence PCs to Account for Nearly 60% of All PC Shipments by 2027 IDC

Amazon is axing over 100 jobs in One Medical and Amazon Pharmacy, aiming to cut operating losses and save up to $100 million. The eliminated roles are a part of reorganizing resources and, despite cuts, Amazon plans to continue recruiting providers, enhancing teams, and investing in technologies for high-quality, accessible care. Amazon acquired One Medical, a membership-based primary care organization, in 2022, marking another non-traditional company making inroads into the primary care market. This series of job cuts extends to other Amazon business units like Audible, Prime Video, Twitch, and Buy with Prime divisions.

Amazon reportedly to cut hundreds of healthcare jobs Healthcare Finance News

Medical Futurist team member reviews Apple Watch Series 9, praises its health features, user experience, Siri integration and seamless phone interaction. Noted cons include inaccessibility without iPhone, frequent charging and cost. Compared to alternatives like Garmin Forerunner and Withings watch, Apple offers balanced functionality, versatility and convenience. While not perfect or specialty-focused, it suits users prioritizing integrated tech ecosystem and diverse features.

Apple Watch Series 9 Review: From Health Monitoring To Lifestyle Integration LinkedIn

Google retires Bard AI, rebrands as Gemini with new Gemini Ultra model. Ultra available through $20 Google One tier, includes 2TB storage, access in Google Workspace apps, replacement for Google Assistant. Gemini Advanced available in 150+ countries in English, Japanese and Korean next. Gemini Ultra 1.0 excels in text, image, audio, video benchmarks. Gemini Advanced, part of Google One AI Premium plan, offers more advanced Gemini model.

Google launches Gemini Ultra, its most powerful LLM yet TechCrunch