Tesla Model Y Approved for Official Use in China
Tesla has achieved a notable milestone in China as its Model Y has been added to a government procurement list in Jiangsu province, marking the first time Chinese government workers…
Threads Approaches First Year with 175 Million Monthly Active Users
As Threads approaches its first anniversary, Meta’s social media platform has surpassed 175 million monthly active users, as announced by Mark Zuckerberg on Wednesday, 3 July. This milestone comes just…
Fisker Seeks Court Approval to Offload Electric SUVs at Record Low Prices
Fisker, an electric vehicle manufacturer, is currently navigating bankruptcy and has proposed selling its inventory of all-electric Ocean SUVs at a substantial discount. The company has requested approval from the…
Telegram Launches Stars for Content Creators, Expands Crypto Use
Telegram is enhancing its monetization capabilities by enabling content creators to share and monetize their work directly on its platform using a new digital currency called Stars. Introduced last month,…
Local Gift Delivery Service Afloat Goes Nationwide
Afloat, a gift delivery app that enables customers to shop from local stores and have gifts delivered the same day, has announced its expansion across the United States. Previously available…
Microsoft Settles for $14.4 Million Over Claims of Penalizing Protected Leave in California
Microsoft has agreed to a $14.4 million settlement regarding allegations that it retaliated against California employees who utilized legally protected time off. This settlement arises from complaints filed with California’s…
Proton Launches Proton Docs to Challenge Google Docs with Enhanced Privacy
Proton, a company that prioritizes user privacy, has introduced a new service called Proton Docs. This service is a direct competitor to Google Docs and is integrated within Proton’s existing…
Google’s AI Expansion Drives 50% Spike in Greenhouse Gas Emissions
Google’s ambitious strides in artificial intelligence are taking a toll on its environmental goals, as highlighted by the company’s 2024 Environmental Report. Over the past five years, Google’s greenhouse gas…
Michigan Launches Nation’s First Smart Highway
Michigan is set to revolutionize its infrastructure by constructing the first smart highway in the United States. This development involves equipping a three-mile section of Interstate 94 with advanced sensors…
Amazon Shuts Down Astro for Business After Short Run
Amazon has officially terminated its Astro for Business, a security robot designed for workplace environments, just eight months after its introduction in November 2023. This decision underscores Amazon’s strategic shift…
Meta Explores Generative AI to Revamp Metaverse Gaming
Meta is actively expanding its use of generative AI in metaverse games, targeting both its proprietary and non-Meta platforms like smartphones and PCs. The initiative focuses on enhancing the gaming…
Apple to Support Alternative Payments for Vision Pro in EU
Apple has announced that its forthcoming Vision Pro headset will support alternative payment methods when it launches in the European Union, aligning with the Digital Markets Act (DMA). This strategic…
Snapchat+ Users Get Personalized Homes on Snap Map, Pets in Chat, Quick Snaps and More
Snapchat announced on Tuesday, July 2nd, the launch of several new features designed to elevate user personalization on its platform. These new features, primarily available to Snapchat+ subscribers, are crafted…
Figma Halts AI Design Tool Over Allegations of Copying Apple’s Weather App
Figma has temporarily suspended its AI-powered tool, Make Designs, after critiques surfaced that it closely mimicked Apple’s iOS weather app design. This issue was brought to light by Andy Allen,…
Nearly Half of Dell’s US Workforce Rejects Return-to-Office Mandate
Dell’s return-to-office (RTO) mandate has met significant resistance, with almost 50% of its US employees opting to remain remote despite the company’s efforts to bring staff back to its facilities.…
Salesforce Shareholders Vote Against Executive Pay Package
Salesforce shareholders voted against approving the company’s executive compensation plan, defying the board’s recommendation to endorse the payouts for top executives, including CEO Marc Benioff. In a regulatory filing on…
MIT Unveils Soft Robotic Gripper for Automated Grocery Packing
MIT’s CSAIL department has unveiled RoboGrocery, a soft robotic system designed to bag groceries using computer vision and a soft robotic gripper. This system is a notable advancement in the…
YouTube Now Accepts Requests to Remove AI-Generated Content Using Your Face or Voice
YouTube now allows users to request the removal of AI-generated content that simulates their face or voice. This policy, quietly rolled out in June, is part of YouTube’s expanded privacy…
Meta’s Consent or Pay Model May Face Charges for Violating EU’s Digital Markets Act
Meta is under scrutiny by the European Union for violating the Digital Markets Act (DMA), following a recent investigation. This investigation, which also includes Apple and Google’s parent company Alphabet,…
Meta Adjusts AI Labels for Photos After Backlash
Meta is revising its labeling for AI-generated images after facing widespread complaints from photographers about the previous “Made with AI” labels. The update, prompted by user feedback, will change the…