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Gemini Now Converts Photos into Videos, Available to Select Users Only

Google has introduced a new tool in its Gemini AI chatbot that converts photos into short animated videos complete with sound. Powered by the Veo 3 model, the feature lets…

Samsung Pledges to Keep Certain Galaxy AI Features Free Forever

Galaxy AI represents one of Samsung’s most ambitious areas of innovation, but questions remain about whether users will have to pay for its features in the near future. Since its…

AI Chatbot’s Weak ‘123456’ Password Put Millions of McDonald’s Job Applicants’ Data at Risk

Security researchers uncovered a significant vulnerability in McDonald’s AI hiring chatbot, McHire, that exposed personal information of around 64 million job applicants. How the Vulnerability Occurred During a brief security…

US-Owned Company Seized to Feed Russia Now Plans to Supply China and North Korea

A U.S.-owned canned food company seized by Russia to safeguard domestic food supplies is now aiming to boost its declining sales through exports to China, North Korea, and other new…

SpaceX’s Starlink Now Provides Wi-Fi to 1,000 Aircraft

SpaceX has hit a major milestone in expanding its Starlink satellite internet service to aviation. As of Thursday, the company reported that Starlink is active on 1,000 planes, bringing high-speed…

Trump Announces 35% Tariffs on Canadian Goods Starting August 1, Warns of Increased Levies if Ottawa Retaliates

U.S. President Donald Trump announced on Thursday that tariffs on Canadian imports will increase to 35%, effective August 1. The move comes amid tensions over Canada’s retaliatory duties against the…

Grok 4 Appears to Consult Elon Musk for Responses to Controversial Questions

During xAI’s launch of Grok 4 on Wednesday night, Elon Musk livestreamed the event on his social platform X, stating that the company’s ultimate aim is to create a “maximally…

Trump Announces Deal to Send US Weapons to Ukraine via NATO

President Donald Trump told NBC on Thursday that the United States has struck a deal with NATO to send weapons to Ukraine through the alliance, with NATO covering the full…

YouTube Removes Trending Page and Trending Now List

YouTube announced Thursday that it will remove its longstanding Trending page and Trending Now list, replacing them with category-specific charts. This marks a shift away from a single comprehensive trending…

OpenAI Unveils AI-Powered Web Browser to Compete with Google Chrome

OpenAI is preparing to release its first AI-powered web browser, aiming to disrupt Google Chrome’s longstanding lead in the browser market. The new browser is expected to launch within weeks…

Google Launches AI-Powered Marketing Tools in India Following ‘Google Tax’ Repeal

Google has launched a suite of AI-driven advertising tools in India, following their U.S. debut in May. The repeal of India’s “Google tax” has made the market more attractive for…

Elon Musk’s xAI Launches Grok 4 with $300 Monthly Subscription Option

Elon Musk’s AI company, xAI, released its latest flagship model, Grok 4, late Wednesday, along with a new premium subscription plan called SuperGrok Heavy priced at $300 per month. Competing…

Apple Vision Pro Upgrade with M4 Chip and Enhanced Head Strap Expected This Year

Apple’s Vision Pro headset is reportedly receiving an upgrade this year featuring the latest M4 chipset, previously exclusive to Macs and iPads, along with an improved head strap designed for…

Nvidia Hits Historic $4 Trillion Valuation, Surpassing Apple Thanks to AI

Nvidia has made history as the first company to reach a $4 trillion market valuation, propelled by the growing demand for artificial intelligence technologies. This milestone cements Nvidia’s position as…

Steam Introduces New Accessibility Features for Gamers

Steam’s introduction of built-in screen reader support marks a significant step toward inclusive design, opening the platform to a broader audience. The rise of audio interaction signals a shift toward…

India and China Work to Reset Relations, Approaching with Caution

After years of border tensions, India and China appear to be gradually moving toward improving relations, though significant challenges and mutual suspicions remain. Late last month, two senior Indian officials…

Amazon Web Services Develops Cooling Equipment for Nvidia GPUs Amid AI Boom

Amazon announced Wednesday that its cloud division, Amazon Web Services (AWS), has developed specialized hardware to cool next-generation Nvidia graphics processing units (GPUs) used for artificial intelligence (AI) workloads. The…

Perplexity Launches AI-Powered Web Browser for Select Subscribers

Perplexity AI introduced Comet on Wednesday, a new artificial intelligence-powered web browser designed to compete in the consumer internet space against major players like Google and Microsoft. Features and Access…

Brazil Plans ‘Reciprocal’ Response to Trump’s 50% Tariff, Says da Silva

Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva declared on Wednesday that Brazil will respond in kind to U.S. President Donald Trump’s newly announced 50% tariff on Brazilian exports. He cited…

Trump Sends Additional Letters Announcing High Tariff Rates Globally

President Donald Trump on Wednesday sent letters imposing new U.S. tariff rates on imports from at least seven more countries, reinforcing his aggressive stance on reshaping America’s global trade relationships.…