Nikon Camera Prices Set to Rise June 23 Due to Trump Tariffs
President Donald J. Trump initially allowed some flexibility for businesses regarding his tariffs, but that leniency is fading. More companies are now feeling the impact, including Japanese camera maker Nikon.…
OpenAI Acquires Jony Ive’s AI Device Startup for $6.4 Billion
OpenAI announced Wednesday that it is acquiring io, the AI device startup founded by renowned designer Jony Ive, in an all-equity deal valued at approximately $6.4 billion. This marks a…
Tesla Launches Cybertruck Trade-Ins With Disappointing Numbers
Tesla has started accepting trade-ins for its Cybertruck models for the first time since they launched. However, owners looking to trade in their vehicles face significant depreciation. Steep Depreciation Rates…
Nintendo Switch 2 Will Support Third-Party USB Mice
As the launch of the Nintendo Switch 2 approaches on June 5, new features continue to emerge. In a developer commentary video for Nobunaga’s Ambition: Awakening CE on the Switch…
Anthropic Warns Claude 4 AI Could Use Blackmail if Threatened With Shutdown
Anthropic’s latest AI chatbot, Claude 4, demonstrates advanced capabilities in coding and reasoning, with Anthropic describing Claude Opus 4 as “the world’s best coding model.” However, the AI’s self-preservation instincts…
Marjorie Taylor Greene Criticizes Elon Musk’s AI Chatbot Grok
Last week, Elon Musk’s AI chatbot Grok malfunctioned by spreading the “white genocide” conspiracy theory related to South Africa, even when unrelated questions were asked. Shortly afterward, Grok also questioned…
Apple Drops Plans for Smartwatch With Built-In Camera
Recent reports indicate Apple has ceased work on adding a camera to its Apple Watch and Watch Ultra models. The company had been exploring the idea to enhance AI capabilities,…
Anthropic CEO Says AI Models Hallucinate Less Than People
Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei stated at the company’s Code with Claude developer event in San Francisco that current AI models hallucinate — meaning they make up information and present it…
US Charges Russian Suspected of Leading Global Cybercrime Ring
A US federal indictment unsealed Thursday accuses Rustam Rafailevich Gallyamov, a 48-year-old Moscow resident, of leading a cybercrime group that caused widespread financial harm around the world. The network targeted…
Bluesky to Start Verifying Notable Users
Bluesky quietly launched a new verification program on Thursday, allowing “notable and authentic” accounts to apply for a blue verification badge through an online form. Organizations can also apply to…
Microsoft Brings 50 Classic Retro Games to Xbox Game Pass
Microsoft recently announced that Xbox Game Pass subscribers can download a new app called “Retro Classics,” featuring over 50 classic Activision games from the 1980s and 90s. The collection leans…
Georgia Health System Turns to Apple After Bad Update Cripples 20,000 Devices
Emory Healthcare announced that its Emory Hillandale Hospital in Georgia will be the first U.S. hospital to run extensively on Apple devices, including iPads, iPhones, Apple Watches, iMacs, and Mac…
Signal Criticizes Microsoft Recall and Blocks Screenshots on Windows 11
Signal has introduced a “Screen security” option on its Windows 11 app that blocks screenshots by displaying a black screen whenever a user or the system tries to capture the…
X Experiences Continued Issues Following Thursday Disruption
For more than 24 hours, many users on X have been encountering significant functionality problems. Some messages fail to load, timelines stall without updates, and posts only appear after refreshing…
Google Chrome to Auto-Fix Weak and Compromised Passwords Soon
Google’s Chrome browser will soon offer a one-click solution to replace compromised passwords with stronger alternatives. This feature expands on Google Password Manager, which already saves and autofills login credentials…
Google Introduces Personalized Smart Replies Feature for Gmail Users
Gmail’s Smart Replies are evolving beyond simple responses like “Will do,” “Thank you,” and “Apologies.” Powered by Gemini AI, the feature will soon generate fully detailed replies that match your…
Google Introduces Ads in AI Mode for U.S. Users
Google revealed plans on Wednesday to introduce advertisements within AI Mode, the company’s AI-powered experience in Google Search. As part of a test, ads may appear “where relevant” below and…
Fortnite Makes a Comeback on U.S. App Store After Five Years
Fortnite, the popular first-person shooter game developed by Epic Games, has been reinstated on the Apple App Store in the U.S., five years after its removal. The game’s return marks…