WhatsApp tells BBC it supports Apple in UK user data legal dispute
WhatsApp has expressed support for Apple in its ongoing legal fight with the UK Home Office regarding access to user data. Will Cathcart, WhatsApp’s CEO, warned that the UK government’s…
Pinterest tests AI tool allowing advertisers to create shoppable collages from catalogs
Pinterest is testing a new AI feature called “auto-collages” that allows advertisers to quickly convert their product catalogs into engaging, shoppable collages. The company announced the innovation this week, highlighting…
Sam Altman predicts AI will deliver ‘novel insights’ next year
In a new essay titled “The Gentle Singularity” published Tuesday, OpenAI CEO Sam Altman outlined his latest vision for how artificial intelligence will transform human life over the next 15…
Elon Musk says Tesla robotaxi rides in Austin ‘tentatively’ scheduled to start June 22
Tesla CEO Elon Musk announced on Tuesday that the company’s robotaxi service is “tentatively” scheduled to launch in Austin, Texas, on June 22. Musk shared on X that he will…
Apple’s upgraded AI models fall short on performance expectations
Apple recently announced upgrades to the artificial intelligence models that power its Apple Intelligence features across iOS, macOS, and other platforms. However, according to benchmarks published by Apple itself, these…
YouTube’s ecosystem generated 490,000 jobs and contributed $55 billion to US GDP in 2024
YouTube revealed on Tuesday that its creative ecosystem contributed more than $55 billion to the U.S. GDP and supported over 490,000 full-time jobs, based on research conducted by Oxford Economics.…
Google offers buyouts to employees company-wide, including Search team
Google has extended voluntary buyout offers to employees in several of its divisions, including its Knowledge & Information (K&I) unit—which houses Search, Ads, and Commerce—along with central engineering, marketing, research,…
AI-powered blog from Anthropic ends shortly after launch
Anthropic has quietly discontinued its “Claude Explains” blog, an experimental platform showcasing its Claude AI model’s ability to generate blog content. Just a week after launching and receiving some public…
Nvidia CEO calls UK a ‘Goldilocks’ moment, pledges investment
Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang praised the United Kingdom on Monday, pledging to increase investment in the country’s artificial intelligence sector through his multitrillion-dollar semiconductor company. Speaking alongside British Prime Minister…
DoorDash Faces Lawsuit in Canada Over Misleading Pricing Practices
Canada’s Competition Bureau has launched a lawsuit against DoorDash Inc. and its Canadian subsidiary, accusing the food delivery company of marketing prices lower than what consumers actually pay at checkout.…
PayPal integrates hotel booking powered by Selfbook into its app
PayPal is partnering with hotel payment provider Selfbook to enable users to search for and book hotels directly within the PayPal app. This new feature allows users to pay through…
Google set to launch Pixel feature aimed at extending battery life
Google is set to introduce a feature called Battery Health Assistant designed to improve the longevity and health of Pixel phone batteries. Announced earlier this year, the feature will gradually…
Xbox and Asus Officially Unveil New Handheld PC, Launching This Year
Microsoft has partnered with Asus to introduce the first Xbox-branded handheld consoles, combining Asus’s expertise with elements from the Xbox ecosystem. Revealed during Microsoft’s Xbox Games Showcase, the new devices—ROG…
Amazon plans $20B investment in Pennsylvania data centers, including site near nuclear plant
Amazon announced on Monday plans to invest $20 billion in two new data center complexes in Pennsylvania. One of these is being built adjacent to the Susquehanna nuclear power plant…
Sam Altman launches eye-scanning ID verification startup in the UK
World, the biometric identity verification project co-founded by OpenAI CEO Sam Altman, is set to launch in the U.K. this week. The service uses a spherical eye-scanning device called the…
Tesla attempts to block public records access ahead of Austin robotaxi launch
Tesla is reportedly attempting to block journalists’ access to public records in Austin related to its upcoming robotaxi service launch in the city. The company announced in January its intention…
Temu and Shein Shift Focus to Europe Amid Regulatory Challenges
Temu and Shein, China-founded budget e-commerce platforms, are increasingly turning to Europe as their U.S. operations suffer under unfavorable trade policies. However, their entry into European markets may not be…
All ChatGPT Conversations, Including Deleted Ones, to Be Saved for Ongoing Lawsuits
This week, OpenAI announced that free users will gain access to the ChatGPT Memory feature, allowing the AI to remember past conversations and improve future interactions. However, a recent court…