Musk’s Twitter Activity Drives Millions in Bets on Polymarket
Elon Musk’s prolific tweeting has become a financial spectacle on Polymarket, a popular prediction market platform. Since June, enthusiasts have been betting on the Tesla CEO’s Twitter activity, creating a…
MetAI Secures Nvidia Backing for Innovative AI-Powered Digital Twins
Taiwan’s MetAI has developed a model that can quickly generate ‘SimReady’ (simulation-ready) digital twins using AI and 3D technology, by converting CAD files into functional 3D environments within minutes. Founded…
Volvo and Daimler Unite to Drive the Future of Software-Defined Vehicles
Volvo and Daimler, two giants in the automotive industry, have announced a groundbreaking joint venture aimed at setting an industry standard for software-defined vehicles (SDVs). Despite remaining competitors in other…
Amazon and Hyundai Drive Innovation with Expanded Online Car Buying Experience
Hyundai has strengthened its collaboration with Amazon by expanding their digital retail partnership, offering customers a seamless online car buying experience in 48 U.S. cities. Building on their initial partnership…
TikTok Sale to Musk Could Reshape Social Media Landscape
A recent report indicates that Chinese government officials have discussed the possibility of selling TikTok’s U.S. operations to Elon Musk. This scenario, which has been under consideration for some time,…
Tesla Issues Major Recall for 239,000 Vehicles Over Rearview Camera Concerns
Tesla has announced a significant recall affecting nearly 239,000 vehicles due to issues with computer hardware that may disable the rearview cameras. This problem poses a potential safety risk, as…
Drone Collision Grounds Firefighting Efforts Amid Historic Wildfires
On January 9, a drone collided with a ‘Super Scooper’ firefighting plane in Los Angeles, significantly impacting the ongoing efforts to combat one of the worst wildfires in the city’s…
Matt Mullenweg Responds to WordPress Fork Speculations
In a significant move within the WordPress community, Matt Mullenweg, the co-founder of WordPress, has deactivated the contributor accounts of several individuals amidst growing speculation regarding plans for a fork…
Researcher Uncovers Critical Flaw in Facebook’s Ad Platform, Earns $100,000
In October 2024, security researcher Ben Sadeghipour discovered a significant security vulnerability within Facebook’s ad platform. The flaw allowed him to execute commands on an internal Facebook server hosting the…
Apple Reaffirms Siri Privacy Policies Amid Legal Settlement
Apple has reaffirmed its Siri privacy policies following the settlement of a class-action lawsuit that accused the company of mishandling user privacy. The lawsuit, filed on December 31, 2024, in…
Surge in Google Searches as Meta Ends Fact-Checking on Social Media
In a notable shift, Google searches related to deleting Facebook, Instagram, and Threads accounts have seen explosive rises in the U.S. since Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg announced that the company…
Meta Faces Backlash Over New Political Content Policy
Meta, the parent company of Instagram and Threads, has stirred controversy by announcing significant changes to its political content policies. The decision to replace traditional fact-checkers with Community Notes comes…
OpenAI Unveils New Customization Features for ChatGPT Users
OpenAI has taken another significant step in enhancing user interaction with its popular AI-powered chatbot, ChatGPT. Used weekly by over 300 million individuals, ChatGPT now offers a new way for…
Ukrainian Hackers Target Nodex, Causing Major Internet Outage
Nodex, a prominent Russian internet service provider, confirmed a significant cyberattack attributed to Ukrainian hackers on January 6. The attack led to a “complete failure” of Nodex’s infrastructure, resulting in…
Rising Tariffs Signal Steep Increases in Electronics Costs
The looming imposition of tariffs by the Trump administration is expected to significantly impact consumer electronics, leading to steep price increases and diminished sales. The Consumer Technology Association (CTA) has…
Casio Faces Major Data Breach After October Ransomware Attack
Casio experienced a significant data breach on October 5 when hackers infiltrated its systems, exposing sensitive information of approximately 8,500 individuals. The Underground ransomware gang, linked to the Russia-associated cybercriminal…
Microsoft Faces Pushback Over PR16 Rollout: Users Demand Return to Previous Image Model
Microsoft recently faced criticism over the release of PR16, the latest version of OpenAI’s DALL-E 3 model, designed to enhance the Bing Image Creator. Released over a week ago, PR16…
Toyota Ventures Beyond Earth: Exploring Space with Interstellar Technologies
In a bold move to broaden its horizons, Toyota has announced its plans to build Woven City, a prototype city located at the foot of Mount Fuji. Designed as a…
Grok’s Unhinged Mode: A Bold Step in AI Chatbot Evolution
Grok, a chatbot developed by xAI, a company owned by Elon Musk, may soon introduce an “Unhinged Mode” designed to break new ground in AI interaction. This mode promises to…
Google Invests $1 Million in Innovative 3D Design App Rooms
Things, Inc., the company behind the interactive 3D design app Rooms, has announced a significant partnership with Google, which includes a $1 million investment. This funding comes on the heels…