UK Regulator Probes Google’s Partnership with AI Startup Anthropic
The U.K.’s Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) is investigating Google parent Alphabet’s partnership with artificial intelligence startup Anthropic to determine if it constitutes a “relevant merger situation.” This investigation, part…
Meta Launches AI Studio for Custom Chatbots on Instagram
Meta has launched AI Studio, a new tool that enables Instagram creators and users in the US to create AI versions of themselves. This feature allows these AI personas to…
NASA Shifts from Cable to Streaming with NASA+
NASA is set to shut down its NASA TV cable channel in late August, transitioning all its content to the on-demand streaming service, NASA+. The agency’s modernization efforts are focused…
Federal Ruling: Amazon Accountable for Dangerous Third-Party Products
The US Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) has ruled that Amazon is legally responsible for recalling hazardous products sold by third-party sellers on its platform. In a unanimous decision, the…
Meta Agrees to Pay $1.4 Billion in Texas Biometric Data Lawsuit
Meta Platforms, the parent company of Facebook, has agreed to a $1.4 billion settlement with the state of Texas. The settlement resolves a lawsuit accusing Meta of illegally using facial…
Google’s AI Ad Faces Backlash Over Tone-Deaf Messaging
Google’s recent Olympics-themed AI advertisement has stirred significant controversy, drawing criticism for its perceived insensitivity and misalignment with genuine human experiences. The ad, which aired during the Olympics broadcast, showcases…
OpenAI Rolls Out Advanced Voice Mode for ChatGPT to Select Users
OpenAI has begun rolling out an advanced Voice Mode for ChatGPT, designed to enhance the user experience with more natural, real-time conversations. Starting today, July 31, a select group of…
Fisker Faces Potential Liquidation as Heights Capital Seeks Chapter 7
Fisker, an electric vehicle (EV) startup, is at a critical juncture in its bankruptcy proceedings, with its primary secured lender, Heights Capital Management, playing a central role. The main issue…
Sabotage Strikes Paris Olympics: Internet Cables Cut, Services Disrupted
On the morning of July 11, 2024, several long-distance internet cables were cut in multiple locations across France, causing widespread disruption to internet services during the Paris Olympics. This incident…
Elon Musk Shares Doctored Kamala Harris Video on X, Sparking AI Concerns
Elon Musk recently shared a doctored video of Vice President Kamala Harris on his social media platform, X. The video, which has been modified using AI, includes a deepfake voiceover…
Australia Could Become New Base for SpaceX’s Starship Landings
SpaceX is in discussions with officials from the United States and Australia to gain approval for landing and recovering one of its Starship rockets off the Australian coast. This potential…
How to Launch a Product Successfully in 10 Steps
You’ve done it. After months (or maybe years) of hard work, your product is finally ready. It’s polished and tested, and you’re confident it’ll make a real difference in people’s…
Apple Debuts Apple Intelligence in iOS 18.1 Developer Beta
Apple has introduced its initial set of Apple Intelligence features as part of the iOS 18.1 developer beta, now available for testing. This rollout also includes betas for iPadOS 18.1…
Paris Olympics: How AI is Changing Broadcasts
NBCUniversal is implementing advanced AI technology for the U.S. broadcast of the Paris Olympics, offering a unique viewing experience compared to European broadcasts. The company, part of Comcast, will use…
Tesla Warns Against Wet Towel Charging Trick
Tesla has issued a warning to its customers about the “wet towel” trick, a popular but potentially dangerous practice used during the charging process at Supercharger stations. This advisory comes…
Apple Reaches First Union Agreement with US Retail Employees
Apple has reached a tentative contract agreement with unionized employees at its Towson, Maryland retail store, marking a significant milestone as the first such agreement for the company in the…
Titanium Heart Device Saves Patient Waiting for Transplant
A recent medical innovation, the titanium rotary heart developed by BiVACOR, successfully sustained a patient awaiting a heart transplant for eight days, representing a major advancement in artificial heart technology…
Apple Intelligence Delayed to October with iOS 18.1 Update
Apple’s upcoming artificial intelligence feature set, known as Apple Intelligence, is facing delays and will not be available with the initial release of iOS 18 and iPadOS 18 in September.…
GE HealthCare and AWS Join Forces to Develop Generative AI for Medical Applications
On Thursday, July 25, GE HealthCare has announced a collaboration with Amazon Web Services (AWS) to develop generative artificial intelligence (AI) models and applications specifically designed for medical use. This…
NASA Successfully Streams 4K Video to Space Using Laser
NASA has successfully streamed the first-ever 4K video to deep space and back using laser technology. This achievement, made on Wednesday, July 24, marks a significant advancement in space data…