Google Secures Nuclear Power from Kairos for AI Data Center Needs
Google has finalized a deal with nuclear startup Kairos Power to supply its AI data centers with electricity from seven small modular nuclear reactors (SMRs). The agreement is set to…
Musk’s Legal Fight Against OpenAI Weakens as OpenAI Attempts to Dismiss Case
Elon Musk’s lawsuit against OpenAI is struggling, though there’s still a sliver of hope. Musk alleges that OpenAI’s transformation from a nonprofit, which he helped found, into a corporation goes…
Internet Archive Wayback Machine Returns in Read-Only State After Major Data Breach
The Internet Archive’s Wayback Machine has returned online after last week’s distributed denial of service (DDoS) attacks, but it remains in a read-only state for now. The platform, known for…
Renault’s Hybrid Strategy Pays Off Amid EV Struggles
Renault’s focus on low-cost hybrid technology is helping the French automaker gain a foothold in Europe’s growing hybrid market as the company navigates the challenging shift towards electric vehicles (EVs),…
Boeing Plans 10 Percent Workforce Reduction Affecting 17,000 Employees
Boeing is planning to reduce its workforce by approximately 10%, which equates to around 17,000 jobs, according to an email sent to employees by President and CEO Kelly Ortberg, Reuters…
Major Pokémon Leak Reveals Early Designs and Future Game Plans
Pokémon developer Game Freak has confirmed that it suffered a data breach in August, exposing sensitive internal materials and personal information of employees. The company stated that hackers accessed one…
SpaceX Completes Starship Fifth Test Flight with Mid-Air Booster Capture
SpaceX has achieved a significant milestone in its mission to make space travel more sustainable with its latest Starship test flight. On Sunday morning, SpaceX successfully launched the Super Heavy…
Uber Lets Riders Share Hearing and Vision Needs with Drivers
This fall, Uber will roll out new self-identification features designed for riders who are deaf, hard of hearing, blind, or have low vision. These options aim to reduce potential misunderstandings…
Venmo Introduces Scheduled Payments and Requests
Venmo has introduced a new feature allowing users to schedule payments and requests, which can be set up as one-time events or recurring transactions. This long-awaited feature lets users automate…
Ticketmaster Leads the Way with Apple Wallet’s New iOS 18 Features
Ticketmaster is the first ticketing company to adopt the new, enhanced Apple Wallet features introduced with iOS 18. The update allows event tickets in the Apple Wallet app to display…
GM Drops Ultium for Alternative Battery Technologies
General Motors (GM) is moving away from its standardized Ultium battery system, opting for a more varied approach with different battery cell chemistries and formats. This change diverges from GM’s…
Porsche Issues Recall for Over 27,000 Taycan EVs Due to Battery Short Circuit Risk
Porsche has issued a recall affecting more than 27,000 of its Taycan electric vehicles due to the risk of a short circuit in one of the battery’s cell block modules.…
DeepMind and University of Washington Researchers Win 2024 Nobel Prize in Chemistry
DeepMind researchers Demis Hassabis and John Jumper, alongside University of Washington professor David Baker, have won the 2024 Nobel Prize in Chemistry for their significant contributions to understanding the structure…
Bluesky Uses Meta’s Moderation Woes to Draw Users to Its Platform
Bluesky has gained attention on Threads, Meta’s social media platform, as more users express frustrations over Meta’s content moderation. Meta has been facing criticism for its moderation policies on Threads,…
Canva Reverses Price Hike After Customer Backlash
Canva has reversed its decision to raise prices by up to 300% for long-term customers, responding to backlash from small businesses and other users. Initially, the Sydney-based design software company,…
DOJ Considers Breaking Up Google to Stop Search Monopoly
The Department of Justice (DOJ) has escalated its efforts to curb Google’s dominance in the search engine market, with proposals that could lead to the breakup of the tech giant.…
No, YouTube Is Not Removing the Skip Button on Ads
YouTube has confirmed that the option to skip ads is here to stay, but with a new look, as confirmed by The Verge. Recent concerns over the disappearance of the…
Tesla’s Cybercab Robotaxi is Finally Here
Tesla has officially revealed its Cybercab robotaxi, showcasing 20 vehicles at its “We, Robot” event held at Warner Bros. Discovery’s studio in California. Six months after teasing its launch, CEO…
Lyft Rolls Out Upfront Pay and Traffic Delay Compensation For Drivers
Lyft has introduced several new measures to improve driver earnings, including upfront hourly rates and compensation for traffic delays. This change aims to offer more transparency and fairness to drivers…
Nintendo Seeks 10,000 Testers for New Switch Online Feature
Nintendo has launched a search for 10,000 testers, offering them first access to a mysterious new Switch Online feature. While the announcement provides few details and offers no concrete hints…