BuzzFeed Ventures into Social Media with AI-Driven Platform “Island”
BuzzFeed is stepping into the social media arena with a new platform designed to counteract the negativity prevalent in today’s digital landscape. The platform, potentially named “Island,” aims to provide…
BYD’s “God’s Eye” Sets Sights on Revolutionizing Autonomous Driving
BYD has officially unveiled “God’s Eye,” an advanced driver assistance system poised to transform the landscape of autonomous driving technology. This innovative system will be installed across BYD’s entire model…
AI Startups Experience Record Funding Surge with $110 Billion in Investments
Artificial intelligence (AI) startups experienced a remarkable surge in funding last year, with investments reaching $110 billion, marking a 62% increase from the previous year. Despite a general decline in…
OpenAI’s DeepSeek Investigation Draws Government Attention
OpenAI has launched an investigation into DeepSeek, suspecting the company of training its AI models using OpenAI’s API without authorization. In a significant development, OpenAI’s Chief Global Affairs Officer, Chris…
Google Calendar Removes Start Dates for Pride Month and Black History Month
Google has implemented significant changes to its calendar features and diversity hiring goals, reflecting shifts in the political climate within the United States. In mid-2024, the tech giant decided to…
Macron Champions European AI Strategy at Paris Summit
The Artificial Intelligence Action Summit convened in Paris, bringing together leaders and innovators from across Europe to discuss the future of AI development. French President Emmanuel Macron unveiled a monumental…
Apple Responds to Attacks with New Security Updates for iOS and iPadOS
Apple has taken significant steps to enhance the security of its devices by releasing updates for iOS and iPadOS. This move comes in the wake of reports highlighting the use…
Android 16 Beta Introduces Time Zone Change Alerts
Android users can look forward to a new feature that promises to make time zone changes less confusing. Currently available only to those participating in the Android 16 beta, this…
Perplexity App Surges in Popularity Following Super Bowl Contest
Perplexity’s app has experienced a significant surge in downloads following its innovative Super Bowl contest, despite seeing no direct impact from OpenAI and Google’s advertisements. The app, which allows users…
International Crackdown Shutters Infamous 8base Ransomware Leak Site
A coordinated international law enforcement operation has successfully dismantled the dark web leak site of the notorious 8base ransomware gang. This financially-motivated hacking group, first detected in 2022, has garnered…
Honda Initiates Recall of Nearly 300,000 Vehicles Over Engine Control Software Concerns
Honda has announced a major recall involving approximately 294,612 vehicles to address an identified issue with the engine control unit (ECU) software that could potentially lead to engine stalling or…
U.K.’s Secret Apple Backdoor Order Sparks Global Privacy Concerns
The United Kingdom has discreetly instructed Apple to construct a backdoor, allowing British security officials access to encrypted cloud storage data of Apple users globally. This directive, issued under the…
Lyft to Launch Autonomous Vehicles in Dallas by 2026
Lyft plans to revolutionize urban transportation by introducing fully autonomous robotaxis to its platform in Dallas as early as 2026. The ridesharing company will leverage Mobileye’s advanced driver assistance technology…
Trump Raises Idea of Canada Becoming the 51st State
President Donald Trump, in a pre-taped interview with Fox News Channel’s Bret Baier during the Super Bowl preshow, expressed his serious intentions about Canada potentially becoming the 51st state of…
OpenAI and Microsoft Pursue Equity and Safety in AGI Development
OpenAI, in partnership with Microsoft, continues to advance the frontiers of artificial intelligence, particularly in the development of Artificial General Intelligence (AGI). Despite the promising prospects, the path to achieving…
Musk Faces Legal Restrictions Amid Executive Power Dispute
A legal dispute has erupted over executive power, focusing on Elon Musk and his team’s access to the U.S. Treasury Department systems. A federal judge issued an order temporarily blocking…
Musk Denies Interest in Acquiring TikTok’s US Operations
President Donald Trump recently signed an executive order directing the Secretaries of Treasury and Commerce to devise a plan within 90 days for the creation of a sovereign wealth fund.…
Amazon Faces Legal Action Amid Quebec Warehouse Closures and Job Losses
Amazon has announced a significant restructuring of its operations in Quebec, resulting in the closure of seven sites. This decision, made “following a recent review” by the company, has led…
Google Addresses Android Vulnerability Exploited by Forensic Tools
A critical vulnerability in the Linux kernel, which underpins Android, has been patched by Google through its latest security update, the 2025-02-05 security patch. Dubbed CVE-2024-53104, this vulnerability poses significant…
Google Messages Set to Enhance Emergency Services with RCS Texting
Google Messages may soon offer a significant upgrade to emergency services on Android phones through the incorporation of Rich Communication Services (RCS) texting. The new feature could allow users to…