Manus May Not Be China’s Next DeepSeek Moment
Manus, an “agentic” artificial intelligence platform, launched in preview last week, capturing significant attention in the tech community. Developed by Monica, a Chinese startup, Manus promises to revolutionize human-machine collaboration.…
New Scam Targets Executives with Phony BianLian Ransomware Threats
A new scam has surfaced, targeting corporate executives by impersonating the notorious ransomware group BianLian. The scam involves sending letters to executives, allegedly from the “BianLian Group,” claiming that their…
Judge Lets Authors’ AI Copyright Lawsuit Against Meta Proceed
In a significant legal development, U.S. District Judge Vince Chhabria has decided to allow an AI-related copyright lawsuit against Meta Platforms to proceed. Filed by notable authors including Richard Kadrey,…
Elon Musk says his involvement with DOGE is complicating business management
Elon Musk’s involvement with the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) is reportedly complicating the management of his various business enterprises. DOGE, an initiative launched by former President Donald Trump, aims…
Google’s Gemini AI Powers New “Add to Calendar” Feature for Gmail
Google introduces an innovative “Add to calendar” feature in Gmail, now powered by its advanced Gemini AI technology. This new capability allows users to seamlessly add events directly from their…
Elon Musk Attributes X’s Outage to Cyberattack Threat
Elon Musk’s platform, X, experienced a widespread outage on Monday morning, affecting thousands of users, including many in the U.S. After about eight hours of disruptions, Musk took to X…
Google Drops ‘Underrepresented’ Language from Grant Website
Google’s Startup Founders Fund, launched in 2020 to support startups led by underrepresented founders, has recently altered the language on its website. Originally aimed at providing monetary grants, mentorship, and…
Reddit Introduces Tool to Alert Users If Their Post Violates Subreddit Rules
Reddit recently announced a series of new analytical and moderation tools designed to assist users in optimizing their posts and reaching the right audience. These tools, unveiled on Thursday, aim…
X lets users query Grok directly by mentioning it in replies
Grok, an AI-powered chatbot, is becoming increasingly accessible to users through a variety of platforms and features. Developed by xAI, Grok can now be accessed via a standalone app on…
Malicious Ads on Pirated Video Sites Infected Nearly 1 Million Devices
A recent malicious advertising campaign has compromised nearly one million devices worldwide, according to Microsoft’s security team. The attack, meticulously designed to steal information from affected devices, began in early…
Amazon Cloud Launches New Service to Support Game Publishers with Streaming
Amazon Web Services (AWS) has unveiled GameLift Streams, a new service designed to empower video game publishers with independent cloud-based streaming capabilities. This innovative solution will enable publishers to rapidly…
Spotify addresses bug causing ads for Premium users
Spotify has acknowledged a problem that has been causing its Premium subscribers to encounter advertisements despite paying for an ad-free experience. Reports of this issue surfaced on Spotify’s Community website…
DuckDuckGo Expands GenAI Integration as AI Chat Interface Moves Beyond Beta
DuckDuckGo, renowned for its privacy-focused search engine, is making substantial strides in the integration of generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) within its platform. The company has announced a significant expansion of…
Apple Delays Smart Home Hub Launch Due to Siri Feature Setbacks
Apple announced this week that its “more personalized” version of Siri, which it promised last year, has been delayed. The company cited unforeseen challenges in delivering the new Siri features,…
Musk Could Still Prevent OpenAI’s Shift to For-Profit Model
In a significant clash of tech titans, Elon Musk and Sam Altman find themselves at odds over the future direction of artificial intelligence (AI) as their respective companies, xAI and…
Toys to See Price Increases by Fall Due to New US Tariffs on Chinese Imports
The U.S. toy industry braces for a significant price surge as new tariffs on Chinese imports take effect. Nearly 80% of toys sold in the United States are sourced from…
OpenAI Delays Release of Voice Cloning Tool a Year After Preview
OpenAI‘s Voice Engine, a cutting-edge tool capable of cloning a person’s voice from just 15 seconds of speech, remains in its preview phase more than a year after its announcement.…
Beware of Phishing Scams Featuring AI-Generated YouTube CEO Clips
YouTube has issued a warning to its users about a new phishing attack that is currently targeting the platform. In a Tuesday announcement on its community site, YouTube alerted users…
Canadians Cancel U.S. Travel Plans Due to Tariffs and Weak Loonie
Canadian travelers have significantly reduced leisure trips to the United States, reflecting their discontent with recent tariffs imposed on Canadian goods. In February, leisure bookings to American cities plummeted by…
Google introduces AI-powered tool in Shopping tab to match your fashion ideas with similar items
Google has rolled out a new feature, “Vision Match,” in its Shopping tab search experience for U.S. mobile users. This innovative tool enables shoppers to articulate a garment they envision,…