This Robot Is Too Fast to Beat at Rock-Paper-Scissors
Computers have taken on humans in games before, but Mark Rober’s new robot takes competition to another level, claiming an unbeatable record in the classic game of rock-paper-scissors. As reported…
Inside Gen Z’s Most Downloaded Apps of 2024
Gen Z’s favorite apps of 2024 reveal a lot about what this generation values in the digital space. In an analysis by app intelligence firm Appfigures, which TechCrunch shared, we…
Microsoft’s Outlook Now Has AI Themes That Can Change with the Weather
Microsoft’s latest update brings a bit of flair to your inbox. Outlook users with Copilot Pro or business accounts can now personalize their email experience with new AI-generated themes. This…
Roblox Introduces Stricter Content Ratings and Social Limits for Kids Under 13
Roblox is taking steps to make its platform safer for young users, especially kids under 13, who make up a big chunk of its massive 70 million daily player base.…
TikTok’s “Share to TikTok” Connects Directly with Spotify, Apple Music
TikTok is making it simpler to share your favorite tracks with its new “Share to TikTok” feature. Now, users of both Spotify and Apple Music can post songs, albums, playlists,…
Australia Plans World-First Ban on Social Media for Children Under 16
Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has announced new legislation aiming to prohibit social media access for children under 16, labeling it a move to counter the harm he believes social…
Digital Tech Proves Beneficial for Early Childhood Development, Study Finds
Digital technology may provide developmental benefits for children under three, according to a study funded by the Economic and Social Research Council. Researchers from Manchester Metropolitan University, in collaboration with…
Canada Orders TikTok to Close Canadian Operations
Canada just told TikTok’s Canadian business to shut down, citing what it calls “national security risks” related to ByteDance, TikTok’s parent company. Minister François-Philippe Champagne made the announcement, explaining that…
EU Probes Corning Over Gorilla Glass Contracts
The European Union launched an investigation into Corning Inc., the American company behind the popular Gorilla Glass, for possible violations of competition laws. Corning, a major supplier of specialized toughened…
Amazon May Fund Anthropic Again, If It Switches to Its Chips
Amazon is reportedly exploring another multibillion-dollar investment in AI startup Anthropic, according to The Information. The deal, though still in negotiation, includes a stipulation: Amazon wants Anthropic to incorporate its…
Amazon Wins FAA Approval for Drone Deliveries in Arizona
Amazon’s much-anticipated Prime Air drone service just got the all-clear from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to buzz across the skies in Arizona’s Phoenix metro area, kicking off a new…
OpenAI Acquires Chat.com Domain
OpenAI has quietly picked up Chat.com, and now visitors to the domain are redirected straight to ChatGPT, the company’s flagship AI-powered chatbot. OpenAI CEO Sam Altman announced the move with…
How Trump’s Presidency Could Impact Musk’s Companies
Elon Musk, the high-profile CEO of Tesla, SpaceX, and xAI, has publicly aligned with Donald Trump’s campaign, bringing his wealth, influence, and online presence on X (formerly Twitter) to bear…
Internet Archive Brings Wayback Machine Back to Full Strength
The Internet Archive has restored its “Save Page Now” feature on the Wayback Machine, resuming a core function after DDoS attacks disrupted services in early October. This latest update, shared…
Apple Alerts Investors Future Products Might Not Be as Profitable
Apple is signaling to investors that its future product lines, despite being innovative, may not deliver the same profit margins as its hallmark iPhone. The tech company issued this warning…
Amazon CEO Andy Jassy Denies Office Mandate Is a “Backdoor Layoff”
Amazon CEO Andy Jassy addressed employees at an all-hands meeting, pushing back on claims that the company’s upcoming five-day in-office mandate serves as a “backdoor layoff” strategy. According to a…
Elon Musk Faces New Lawsuit Over $1 Million Voter Giveaway
Elon Musk and his pro-Trump America PAC are facing a lawsuit in Texas, brought by Jacqueline McAferty, an Arizona resident. Filed in a federal court in Austin, the suit alleges…
Meta Brings Llama AI to U.S. National Security
Meta has announced that it is making its Llama AI models available to U.S. government agencies and contractors involved in national security. The decision aims to address concerns about open-source…
Apple Brings Real-Time Election Updates to Users’ Screens
Apple has released a Live Activity widget to provide real-time updates on the U.S. 2024 presidential election, enabling users to monitor results on their lock screens, home screens, and Apple…
Mozilla Foundation Cuts 30% of Staff, Shuts Down Advocacy Division
Mozilla Foundation just slashed 30% of its workforce, signaling major shifts for the organization known for championing internet openness and privacy. The cuts include dismantling its advocacy and global programs…