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Hello, from one tech geek to another. Not your beloved TechCrunch writer, but a writer with an avid interest in the fast-paced tech scenes and all the latest tech mojo. I bring with me a unique take towards tech with a honed applied psychology perspective to make tech news digestible. In other words, I deliver tech news that is easy to read.
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Salesforce Plans New AI Center in London as Part of $4 Billion UK Investment

Salesforce announced on Thursday, June 6, that it will establish its first and flagship artificial intelligence center in the United Kingdom, situated in London’s Blue Fin building. This initiative is…

Apple to Address Parental Control Flaw in Upcoming Update

Apple has committed to fixing a long-standing bug in its parental control system that permits children to bypass internet restrictions and access adult content by inputting a specific nonsensical phrase…

Humane Seeks $1 Billion Sale After AI Pin Fails to Impress

Humane,the AI hardware startup founded by former Apple designers, is reportedly seeking a buyout valued at over $1 billion despite poor reception and low sales of its AI Pin device.…

Stability AI Launches New Sound Generator

Stability AI, known for its AI-powered art generator Stable Diffusion, has launched a new open AI model called Stable Audio Open, designed for generating sounds and songs. The model was…

US Regulators Investigate Microsoft, OpenAI, and Nvidia for Potential Antitrust Violations

Microsoft, OpenAI, and Nvidia are under heightened scrutiny from US regulators for potential breaches of antitrust laws in the artificial intelligence sector. The Department of Justice (DoJ) and the Federal…

Tesla’s Elon Musk May Depart if $56 Billion Compensation Plan Fails, Board Chair Warns Shareholders

Tesla’s board chair, Robyn Denholm, is urging shareholders to approve Elon Musk’s extraordinary $56 billion compensation package, cautioning that rejecting the proposal might lead the CEO to explore other opportunities.…

Australia Ends Legal Battle to Have Violent Video Removed by X

Australia’s eSafety Commission has concluded its legal efforts to have a violent video depicting a clergyman’s stabbing removed from X (formerly Twitter). The incident, which occurred on April 15 in…

Google Invites Public to Help Save Coral Reefs with AI

Google has introduced an innovative AI tool, SurfPerch, designed to enhance our understanding of coral reef ecosystems and their health. Developed in collaboration with Google Research and DeepMind, SurfPerch analyzes…

Khosla Ventures Invests in AI-Powered Weather Balloon Startup Windborne

Windborne, a California-based startup, has secured a $15 million investment led by Khosla Ventures. This funding is aimed at enhancing the startup’s pioneering use of AI and weather balloons to…

Apple to Unveil New ‘Passwords’ App at WWDC Next Week

Apple is set to introduce a new application called Passwords at its upcoming Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC), according to Bloomberg. This standalone app will help users manage their login credentials…

Humane Issues Warning on Charging Case Due to Fire Hazard

This week has been tumultuous for the tech startup Humane, following its recent product launch debacle with the Ai Pin. Adding to its challenges, Humane has issued a precautionary warning…

Elon Musk Doesn’t Grasp EU’s Worries About X Disinformation, Says Official

EU Commissioner Vera Jourová has voiced significant concerns about Elon Musk’s grasp of European issues surrounding disinformation on X, the social media platform formerly known as Twitter. Jurová’s comments come…

OpenAI, Google Deepmind Workers Urged to Improve Whistleblower Protections

A collective of current and former OpenAI employees from prominent AI companies such as OpenAI, Google DeepMind, and Anthropic issued an open letter, voicing concerns over the rapid advancement of…

Ikea Offers £13.15 Per Hour Job to Run Virtual Store on Roblox

Ikea is offering a unique job opportunity for Roblox enthusiasts in the UK and Ireland. The company is hiring 10 individuals to manage its virtual store on the Roblox platform,…

New York to Give Parents Greater Control Over Children’s Social Media

New York lawmakers are on the brink of approving a law aimed at increasing parental oversight over social media usage by teenagers. The forthcoming legislation, known as the Stop Addictive…

Musk Allegedly Shifts Nvidia Chips from Tesla to X

Elon Musk is ambitious about turning Tesla into a leader in AI and robotics, a vision that demands significant investment in Nvidia’s high-cost processors to enhance its infrastructure. During Tesla’s…

TikTok Hack Targets Paris Hilton, CNN, and Others Through Direct Message

A new exploit has emerged on TikTok, compromising the official accounts of Paris Hilton, CNN, and others, as reported by Forbes. This exploit spreads via direct message and doesn’t require…

True Fit Uses Generative AI to Help Shoppers Find Perfect Fit Online

For nearly two decades, True Fit has been a leader in AI-powered size-and-fit personalization, assisting thousands of retailers with its size recommendation solutions. Now, the company is taking a significant…

Max Raises Subscription Prices Again

Max, previously known as HBO Max, HBO Go, HBO, and other names, has raised its subscription prices. Famous for shows like The Sopranos and Game of Thrones, Max has increased…

Twitch Increases U.S. Subscription Prices for the First Time

Twitch is the latest to join the trend of raising subscription prices, following the footsteps of services like Spotify, Max, Peacock, Crunchyroll, and EA. The Amazon-owned platform announced on Tuesday,…