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Hello, from one tech geek to another. Not your beloved TechCrunch writer, but a writer with an avid interest in the fast-paced tech scenes and all the latest tech mojo. I bring with me a unique take towards tech with a honed applied psychology perspective to make tech news digestible. In other words, I deliver tech news that is easy to read.
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Eight US Newspapers File Copyright Infringement Lawsuit Against OpenAI and Microsoft

Eight US newspapers, including the New York Daily News, Chicago Tribune, and Denver Post, have initiated a lawsuit against OpenAI and Microsoft. The lawsuit was filed on Tuesday, 30th April,…

Backflip Secures $15 Million to Assist Real Estate Investors in House Flipping

Backflip, a startup established in late 2020, has successfully raised $15 million in a Series A funding round led by FirstMark Capital. This investment will support Backflip’s innovative approach to…

Microsoft Invested in OpenAI Due to Concerns of Lagging Behind Google in AI

Microsoft’s $1 billion investment in OpenAI in 2019 was primarily driven by concerns that Google had significantly advanced in AI development, according to internal communications revealed in a US Justice…

Tesla Pulls Back from Next-Gen ‘Gigacasting’ Manufacturing Process

Tesla has recently stepped back from its progressive gigacasting method of manufacturing, which would have allowed for entire vehicle underbodies to be produced in one piece. This change in strategy,…

TikTok Expands Advertising Opportunities Amid US Ban Concerns

TikTok is actively enhancing its advertising offerings by introducing new products and expanding partnerships, even as the threat of a U.S. ban looms over the platform. The company is focusing…

Meta Confirms Bonus Program for Threads Content Creators

Meta has recently confirmed the launch of a limited-time bonus program for creators on its Threads social network, which has achieved the milestone of 150 million monthly users. This initiative…

Fisker Cuts Workforce Again to ‘Preserve Cash’

Fisker Inc., an electric vehicle startup, has initiated another round of layoffs in an effort to conserve cash amidst financial strains. This decision comes just one week after the company…

Epic Games Set to Launch Fortnite on iPad as EU Labels iPadOS a Gatekeeper

Following the European Union’s classification of Apple’s iPadOS as a “gatekeeper” under its Digital Markets Act (DMA), Epic Games announced its plans to launch its hit battle royale game, Fortnite,…

Cyberattack on Change Healthcare Could Affect Up to One-Third of Americans, UnitedHealth CEO Predicts

UnitedHealth Group CEO Andrew Witty disclosed on Wednesday in Congressional testimony that the recent cyberattack on Change Healthcare, a subsidiary of UnitedHealth, might have compromised the data of roughly one-third…

Google Announces Layoffs Across Flutter, Dart, and Python Teams Ahead of I/O Conference

Google has recently announced layoffs affecting several key teams, including those working on Flutter, Dart, Python, and other technologies. This development comes as a precursor to the company’s annual I/O…

OpenAI Forms Strategic Partnership with Financial Times to Enhance AI Model Training

OpenAI, the creator of the widely recognized AI chatbot ChatGPT, has announced a strategic partnership and licensing agreement with the Financial Times (FT), a major news organization based in London.…

Ford’s BlueCruise Hands-Free System Faces Scrutiny After Tragic Accidents

The U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has launched an investigation into Ford’s hands-free driver-assistance system, BlueCruise, following its involvement in two fatal crashes. This investigation highlights growing concerns…

EU Extends Digital Markets Act to Apple’s iPadOS

Apple’s iPadOS will now need to adhere to the European Union’s Digital Markets Act (DMA). This decision, announced by the European Commission on Monday, April 29th, increases the number of…

China’s Gaming Regulator Issues Licenses to 95 New Titles in April

China’s National Press and Publication Administration (NPPA) has authorized the release of 95 new video games in April, the smallest number so far in 2024. This month’s approved titles include…

Lawsuit Filed Against Meta for False Celebrity Endorsements in Investment Advertisements

Four individuals have initiated legal proceedings against Meta Platforms Inc.’s Japanese subsidiary for allegedly allowing fraudulent investment advertisements featuring counterfeit celebrity endorsements on its platforms, Facebook and Instagram. The lawsuit,…

No Salary, No Problem for Spotify’s Daniel Ek With $178 Million in Sales

Spotify CEO Daniel Ek and other top executives at the company have been capitalizing on the surging share price of the streaming giant, resulting in substantial financial gains for them…

Drive Revenue Growth with These Subscription Marketing Strategies

Subscription services are gaining momentum in various industries, offering businesses a reliable revenue stream and fostering customer loyalty. Marketing these services entails unique challenges compared to one-time purchases. To navigate…

Apple and OpenAI in Talks for Chatbot Integration in iOS 18

Apple is reportedly enhancing its collaboration with OpenAI to possibly integrate OpenAI’s technologies into iOS 18, as part of its broader strategy to bolster AI capabilities on the iPhone. This…

OpenAI Faces New GDPR Complaint in EU

OpenAI is currently facing another privacy complaint in the European Union, this time initiated by the privacy rights nonprofit noyb, which represents an unnamed public figure. The complaint, filed with…

Edonia Secures €2M Investment to Develop Microalgae-Based Ground Meat Alternative with Reduced Bitterness

Edonia, a Paris-based startup, has successfully secured a €2 million investment to enhance its production of plant-based meat alternatives using microalgae, addressing the global challenge of sustainable food production. The…