Tesla to Sell Software Upgrade for Extended Range on Model Y
Tesla has recently disclosed plans to offer an upgrade that unlocks additional driving range for some owners of the Model Y. This upgrade, which involves a software update, comes with…
Jack Dorsey Steps Down from Bluesky Board
Jack Dorsey, a key figure in the tech industry and the former CEO of Twitter (now X), has officially departed from the board of Bluesky, a decentralized social network he…
Microsoft Prohibits US Police Departments from Deploying Enterprise AI Tool for Facial Recognition
Microsoft has recently updated its policies to tighten restrictions on the use of its Azure OpenAI Service by U.S. police departments, specifically banning the integration of this service for facial…
InnerPlant Equips Plants with the Ability to ‘Speak’ About Their Health
A California-based startup, InnerPlant, is pioneering a novel approach to agricultural practices with its groundbreaking technology that enables plants to ‘communicate’ their distress to farmers. This innovative method employs fluorescent…
Anthropic Launches Enterprise Plan and iPhone App, Challenging OpenAI’s ChatGPT
Anthropic, a generative artificial intelligence startup, has launched its first enterprise solution alongside a new iPhone application. As of Wednesday, May 1st, businesses can subscribe to Anthropic’s “Team” plan, which…
Pinterest Reports AI Collages Outperforms Pins in User Engagement
Pinterest has announced that its AI-powered collages are now attracting three times more user engagement compared to its traditional Pins. This revelation was part of a broader discussion during the…
Eight US Newspapers File Copyright Infringement Lawsuit Against OpenAI and Microsoft
Eight US newspapers, including the New York Daily News, Chicago Tribune, and Denver Post, have initiated a lawsuit against OpenAI and Microsoft. The lawsuit was filed on Tuesday, 30th April,…
Backflip Secures $15 Million to Assist Real Estate Investors in House Flipping
Backflip, a startup established in late 2020, has successfully raised $15 million in a Series A funding round led by FirstMark Capital. This investment will support Backflip’s innovative approach to…
Microsoft Invested in OpenAI Due to Concerns of Lagging Behind Google in AI
Microsoft’s $1 billion investment in OpenAI in 2019 was primarily driven by concerns that Google had significantly advanced in AI development, according to internal communications revealed in a US Justice…
Tesla Pulls Back from Next-Gen ‘Gigacasting’ Manufacturing Process
Tesla has recently stepped back from its progressive gigacasting method of manufacturing, which would have allowed for entire vehicle underbodies to be produced in one piece. This change in strategy,…
TikTok Expands Advertising Opportunities Amid US Ban Concerns
TikTok is actively enhancing its advertising offerings by introducing new products and expanding partnerships, even as the threat of a U.S. ban looms over the platform. The company is focusing…
Meta Confirms Bonus Program for Threads Content Creators
Meta has recently confirmed the launch of a limited-time bonus program for creators on its Threads social network, which has achieved the milestone of 150 million monthly users. This initiative…
Fisker Cuts Workforce Again to ‘Preserve Cash’
Fisker Inc., an electric vehicle startup, has initiated another round of layoffs in an effort to conserve cash amidst financial strains. This decision comes just one week after the company…
Epic Games Set to Launch Fortnite on iPad as EU Labels iPadOS a Gatekeeper
Following the European Union’s classification of Apple’s iPadOS as a “gatekeeper” under its Digital Markets Act (DMA), Epic Games announced its plans to launch its hit battle royale game, Fortnite,…
Cyberattack on Change Healthcare Could Affect Up to One-Third of Americans, UnitedHealth CEO Predicts
UnitedHealth Group CEO Andrew Witty disclosed on Wednesday in Congressional testimony that the recent cyberattack on Change Healthcare, a subsidiary of UnitedHealth, might have compromised the data of roughly one-third…
Google Announces Layoffs Across Flutter, Dart, and Python Teams Ahead of I/O Conference
Google has recently announced layoffs affecting several key teams, including those working on Flutter, Dart, Python, and other technologies. This development comes as a precursor to the company’s annual I/O…
OpenAI Forms Strategic Partnership with Financial Times to Enhance AI Model Training
OpenAI, the creator of the widely recognized AI chatbot ChatGPT, has announced a strategic partnership and licensing agreement with the Financial Times (FT), a major news organization based in London.…
Ford’s BlueCruise Hands-Free System Faces Scrutiny After Tragic Accidents
The U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has launched an investigation into Ford’s hands-free driver-assistance system, BlueCruise, following its involvement in two fatal crashes. This investigation highlights growing concerns…
EU Extends Digital Markets Act to Apple’s iPadOS
Apple’s iPadOS will now need to adhere to the European Union’s Digital Markets Act (DMA). This decision, announced by the European Commission on Monday, April 29th, increases the number of…
China’s Gaming Regulator Issues Licenses to 95 New Titles in April
China’s National Press and Publication Administration (NPPA) has authorized the release of 95 new video games in April, the smallest number so far in 2024. This month’s approved titles include…