OpenAI Releases GPT-4o Mini, Promising Faster and Cheaper AI
OpenAI introduced GPT-4o mini on Thursday, July 18, a new, smaller AI model designed to be cheaper and faster than previous models. Starting today, ChatGPT users on Free, Plus, and…
You Can Now Add Multiple Audio Tracks to Instagram Reels
Instagram announced a new feature allowing users to add multiple audio tracks to their Reels, available globally starting Tuesday, July 16. This update enables creators to incorporate up to 20…
Microsoft’s Hiring of Inflection Staff Faces UK Merger Probe
Microsoft’s recent hiring of employees from Inflection AI has prompted the UK’s Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) to initiate a merger investigation. This hiring includes key figures such as Mustafa…
Fisker Cleared for $46.25 Million Ocean SUV Sale
Fisker has been authorized by a bankruptcy judge to sell over 3,000 Ocean SUVs to American Lease, a vehicle leasing company, in a deal worth up to $46.25 million. This…
Senate Committee Reports Alarming Injury Rates During Amazon Prime Day
Amazon Prime Day, the 48-hour discount event that starts Tuesday, is a “major” cause of worker injuries, according to a Senate probe’s preliminary findings. The Senate’s Health, Education, Labor, and…
Kaspersky to Shut Down U.S. Operations and Lay Off Staff After Ban
Kaspersky will exit the U.S. market and lay off dozens of employees following a U.S. government ban on its software due to security concerns. Starting July 20, the Russian cybersecurity…
Agility Robotics’ Digit Starts First Official Job at Spanx Factory
Agility Robotics’ humanoid robot, Digit, has begun its first official job at a Spanx factory in Connecticut. This deployment follows a multi-year agreement with GXO Logistics Inc., the world’s largest…
Users Can Now Try iOS 18 and More as Apple Releases Public Betas
Apple has launched public betas for iOS 18, macOS Sequoia, iPadOS 18, watchOS 11, and tvOS 18, providing users early access to the upcoming features across its devices. The iOS…
Court Leak Shows Valve’s $400 Million Payout to Small Workforce
Valve’s internal financial and staffing details have emerged from an ongoing court case, revealing that the company has paid over $400 million to fewer than 400 employees. This leak highlights…
Significant Moon Cave Discovery Could Shelter Future Astronauts
Researchers have uncovered a significant underground cave on the moon, accessible from the surface, which may prove pivotal for future lunar explorations and habitation. This discovery, reported in the journal…
Tesla Pushes Robotaxi Unveiling to October
Tesla has postponed the highly anticipated unveiling of its “robotaxi” design from August 8 to October, according to Bloomberg News. The delay is attributed to the need for additional time…
European Commission Finds X’s Blue Checkmarks Misleading
The European Union has announced that the blue checkmarks on Elon Musk’s platform, X, violate the bloc’s social media laws. These checkmarks, which cost $8 for verification, are seen as…
Fisker’s Ocean SUV Fire Sale Faces Major Objection
Fisker’s plan to sell its unsold Ocean SUVs to American Lease faces a significant obstacle as the U.S. Trustee’s office opposes the deal. This sale, crucial for keeping Fisker’s bankruptcy…
Google Translate May Soon Be Integrated into WhatsApp
WhatsApp is set to enhance its messaging platform with two new features, according to recent beta updates. The app is working on integrating Google Translate and rolling out a transcription…
Elon Musk Endorses Donald Trump After Rally Incident in Pennsylvania
Elon Musk, CEO of X (formerly Twitter), has publicly endorsed former President Donald Trump following a shooting incident at a Trump campaign rally in Butler, Pennsylvania. Musk posted his endorsement…
Whistleblowers Urge SEC to Probe OpenAI’s NDAs
Whistleblowers have called for an SEC investigation into OpenAI’s NDAs, alleging that the agreements impose illegal restrictions on employees’ ability to communicate with government regulators. The complaint, initially filed in…
Meta Lifts Restrictions on Trump’s Social Media Accounts Ahead of 2024 Election
Meta has announced that it will no longer impose heightened suspension penalties on former President Donald Trump’s Facebook and Instagram accounts. This decision, effective immediately, aims to ensure all presidential…
Google Reportedly Eyeing Largest Acquisition with Wiz for $23 Billion
Google is reportedly in advanced negotiations to acquire the cybersecurity startup Wiz for $23 billion, marking the tech giant’s largest acquisition to date. The Wall Street Journal reported on Sunday,…
Australia to Enact Anti-Scam Law Targeting Internet Giants by Year-End
Australia will introduce a law by the end of the year mandating internet companies to proactively prevent scams or face substantial fines, according to the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission…
YouTube Rolls Out New Tools for Shorts Creators
Amid growing competition with TikTok and Reels, YouTube unveiled a series of new features on Thursday, July 11, aimed at enhancing its short-form video platform, YouTube Shorts. In a video…