Shein Accuses Temu of Copyright Infringement and Counterfeiting
Shein has filed a comprehensive lawsuit against its rival Temu, accusing the fast-fashion retailer of engaging in widespread copyright infringement, counterfeiting, and intellectual property theft. This legal action, taken in…
Authors File Class-Action Lawsuit Against Anthropic
Anthropic, an AI startup backed by Amazon, is now facing a class-action lawsuit in California federal court, with allegations of copyright infringement at the core of the case. Authors Accuse…
OpenAI Announces Content Partnership with Condé Nast
OpenAI has announced a partnership with Condé Nast, allowing its AI-powered products, such as ChatGPT and SearchGPT, to feature and display content from several of Condé Nast’s prominent publications, including…
Zoom Now Supports Up to One Million Attendees Following Large Political Fundraisers
Zoom has significantly increased its capacity for webinar calls, now allowing up to one million simultaneous participants, following a series of massive fundraising events held to support Vice President Kamala…
Amazon UK Warehouses See 1,400 Ambulance Callouts in a Five-Year Span
Amazon’s UK warehouses have experienced over 1,400 ambulance callouts within the past five years, raising significant concerns about safety at the company’s facilities. Data obtained by the Observer reveals that…
Waymo Prepares for Colder Climates with 6th-Gen Autonomous Tech
Waymo has unveiled its sixth-generation autonomous driving system, designed to enhance the capabilities of its robotaxi service by operating efficiently in harsher climates and more complex traffic conditions. This significant…
GM Restructures Software Division with 1,000 Workforce Reduction
General Motors (GM) is laying off over 1,000 salaried employees globally in its software and services division as part of a strategic move to streamline operations and focus on high-priority…
Trump Shares AI-Generated Endorsements from Taylor Swift
Former President Donald Trump recently shared AI-generated images on Truth Social, his platform, falsely suggesting that pop star Taylor Swift and her fans are endorsing his 2024 presidential campaign. These…
Opera One Expands to iOS with AI Features and Mobile Optimization
Opera has expanded its AI-driven web browser, Opera One, to iOS devices. Originally launched for desktop, Opera One focuses on generative AI features and is now available for users on…
OpenAI Dismantles Iranian Operation for Misusing ChatGPT to Generate Fake News
OpenAI announced on Friday, August 16, that it had identified and dismantled an Iranian influence operation, named Storm-2035, which was using ChatGPT to generate fake news articles and social media…
Ikea Expands AI-Powered Drones to U.S. Warehouses
Ikea is advancing its technology in warehouse operations by introducing AI-upgraded stock-counting drones to the United States. The Swedish furniture giant announced that these autonomous drones will soon be deployed…
Google Faces Backlash Over New Pixel Influencer Program
Google’s efforts to promote its new Pixel 9 devices through the Team Pixel influencer program have sparked controversy after the company introduced new terms that some creators found overly restrictive…
X Shuts Down Operations in Brazil but Continues Service for Users
X, the social media platform previously known as Twitter, has announced the immediate cessation of its business operations in Brazil. Despite this closure, the platform will continue to be accessible…
Court Ruling Puts Venu Sports Streaming Service on Hold
The launch of Venu Sports, a planned streaming service by Disney, Fox, and Warner Bros. Discovery, has been halted following a federal judge’s ruling in favor of FuboTV. U.S. District…
Nintendo Switch 2 Launch May Be Pushed to Mid-2025 or Later
Nintendo’s next console, widely referred to as “Switch 2,” may not arrive until mid-2025 or even later, despite earlier speculation about an early 2025 release. According to Chris Dring, head…
Meta Updates Threads with New Insights and Draft Options
Meta’s social media platform, Threads, has announced the rollout of several new features designed to enhance the experience for creators and businesses, particularly in building followings and connecting with audiences.…
Google’s Imagen 3 AI Tool Now Open to U.S. Users
Google has extended access to its AI text-to-image generator, Imagen 3, to users across the U.S. through its AI Test Kitchen and Vertex AI platform. This move was first noted…
California State IDs Can Soon Be Stored in Apple and Google Wallets
California residents will soon be able to store their driver’s licenses and state IDs in their Apple Wallet and Google Wallet apps, as announced by Governor Gavin Newsom’s office. This…
Google Expands AI Overviews Feature to Six New Countries
Google is expanding its AI Overviews feature, which summarizes complex questions at the top of traditional search results, to six additional countries: India, Japan, Mexico, Indonesia, Brazil, and the United…
Tesla Begins Hiring for 1950s-Style Diner in West Hollywood
Tesla appears to be moving forward with its plan to open a 1950s-style diner, an idea long championed by CEO Elon Musk. The company has posted a job listing for…