TikTok’s Instagram Competitor Potentially Named “TikTok Notes”
TikTok is reportedly gearing up to launch an Instagram competitor app. Dubbed “TikTok Notes,” the potential app has sparked considerable excitement among users, fueled by recent sightings of screenshots hinting…
Targus Faces Operational Halt After Cyberattack
Targus, a renowned maker of mobile gadgets and bags, has announced a “temporary interruption” in its business operations due to a cyberattack that occurred on Friday. The incident came to…
Spotify Introduces AI Playlists Crafted from User Prompts
Spotify is elevating its playlist game with the introduction of AI-generated playlists, a feature that pushes the boundaries of personalized music curation. This newly introduced beta feature allows users to…
Instagram Launches ‘Spring Bonus’ to Incentivize Creators for Engaging Content
Instagram has launched a new incentive program, the “spring bonus,” aimed at rewarding select creators for their engaging content, including reels, photo carousels, and single-image posts. This initiative is an…
Government Consulting Firm Hacked: 340,000 Social Security Numbers Taken
U.S. consulting firm Greylock McKinnon Associates (GMA) reported a data breach that resulted in the theft of up to 341,650 Social Security numbers. This breach, disclosed on a Friday on…
iHeartMedia’s Triton Digital Enhances Ad Safety with Sounder Acquisition
iHeartMedia-owned Triton Digital announced the acquisition of Sounder, an AI-driven startup specializing in brand safety and suitability. However, the financial details of the transaction were not disclosed. Approximately six months…
Agility Robotics Layoff Workers to Aim for Commercialization
Agility Robotics confirmed on Thursday, April 4th, that it had reduced its workforce by a “small number” of employees. The Oregon-based company cites this move as part of its broader…
Amazon Trims Hundreds of Jobs in AWS Cloud Computing Sector
Amazon has announced a significant reduction in its workforce, particularly within its AWS Cloud Computing Unit. The company confirmed on Wednesday, April 3rd its decision to eliminate “a few hundred…
NASA Chooses Companies to Build Moon Cars for Artemis Missions
NASA has selected three space companies, Intuitive Machines, Lunar Outpost, and Venturi Astrolab, to design the next-generation moon buggy. These vehicles are intended to support astronauts on the lunar surface,…
How Relationship Marketing Drives Success
In today’s competitive business landscape, customer loyalty is more valuable than ever. Consumers have a vast array of choices at their fingertips, and building lasting relationships with them is key…
New Payment Options for iOS Music Apps in the EU
Apple is making significant updates to its payment system for music streaming apps within the European Union. According to a recent update spotted by 9to5Mac on the Apple Developer guidelines…
Ford Faces Further Delays in EV Production, Shifts Focus to Hybrids
Ford has announced further delays in the production of its highly anticipated electric vehicles (EVs) affecting two key models: Instead, Ford plans to introduce hybrids across its U.S. lineup. The…
OpenAI GPT-4 Training Fueled by Over a Million Hours of YouTube Transcripts
Earlier this week, The Wall Street Journal reported on the AI industry’s growing concerns over the scarcity of valuable training data. Following up, The New York Times provided insights into…
Elon Musk’s xAI Targets $3 Billion Funding Round
Elon Musk’s artificial intelligence (AI) startup, xAI, is reportedly seeking a significant boost in funding, with talks underway to raise $3 billion. The funding round, potentially valuing the company at…
A Comprehensive Guide to Microblogging
Did you know that over 500 million tweets are sent out every day? Microblogging, the practice of sharing short and snappy posts, has revolutionized how we communicate online. From X…
Apple Opens Doors to Retro Game Emulators in App Store Update
Apple has announced changes to its App Store guidelines, notably including provisions that now allow for the distribution and operation of retro game emulators globally. This move, disclosed on a…
Meta to Apply AI Labels More Broadly Across Platforms
Meta has announced plans to expand its labeling of AI-generated content across its platforms, acknowledging that its previous policy was too narrow. This decision comes in response to the Oversight…
Snapchat Reevaluates “Solar System” Feature Amid Teen Anxiety Concerns
Snapchat has decided to disable its “Solar System” feature, a tool designed to showcase the closeness of friendships within the app by ranking friends based on interaction levels. This decision…
Musk Announces Tesla Robotaxi Debut
Elon Musk, Tesla’s CEO, recently announced that the Company will unveil its much-anticipated robotaxi on August 8. This statement comes amid swirling rumors and previous speculations about the company’s direction…
YouTube CEO Neal Mohan Clarifies Stance on AI Training with YouTube Content
YouTube CEO Neal Mohan has stated that utilizing YouTube videos to train OpenAI’s text-to-video generator, Sora, would constitute a violation of the platform’s terms of service. Mohan, speaking publicly on…