CNN Prepares for Digital Future with Job Cuts
CNN is making significant changes as it prepares for a future beyond cable TV. On Wednesday morning, CEO Mark Thompson announced in a memo to staff that the company would…
Astronauts Confident in Boeing’s Starliner Despite Delays Push Return to August
Astronauts Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams, aboard Boeing’s Starliner capsule, might remain in space until mid-August as engineers work through technical issues delaying their return. The mission, which began on…
Judge Rules Elon Musk Not Liable for $500 Million Severance to Ex-Twitter Employees
A federal judge has ruled that Elon Musk’s company, X Corp., does not owe $500 million in severance to former Twitter employees. This decision came from a lawsuit filed after…
Spotify Rivals YouTube with New Podcast Comment Feature
Spotify has introduced a new interactive feature called podcast comments, allowing listeners to leave comments on any episode page that supports it. This feature aims to foster a sense of…
Bumble Users Can Now Report AI-Generated Profiles to Combat Scams
Bumble has introduced a new feature allowing users to report profiles suspected of using AI-generated photos and videos. This addition aims to curb the growing issue of fake profiles on…
First-Ever FTC Ban Targets NGL App Over Child Safety
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has imposed a landmark ban on the anonymous social messaging app NGL, preventing it from being marketed or offered to users under the age of…
British Boarding School Implements Nokia Phone Policy for New Students
Starting in September, first-year students at Eton College will be restricted to using basic Nokia phones for calls and texts only. This policy marks a change from the typical smartphone…
Urgent Warning to iPhone Users: 1.46 Billion Devices Targeted in Cyberattack
Tech experts have issued an urgent warning to iPhone users after uncovering a new cyberattack targeting Apple IDs. The attack employs SMS phishing techniques, impersonating Apple and luring users into…
Oura Ring Introduces ‘AI Advisor’ Ahead of Samsung Galaxy Ring Launch
Oura has launched its newest feature, the “Oura Advisor,” an AI-powered wellness coach, through its Oura Labs feature preview program in the company’s app. This comes just a day before…
Etsy Changes Product Categories to Emphasize Human Touch and Compete with Amazon, Temu
Etsy is updating its product categories to better highlight human involvement. This change introduces four new classifications: “made by,” “designed by,” “handpicked by,” and “sourced by.” These labels will be…
YouTube Music is Testing AI Feature That Lets Users Create Their Own Radio Station
YouTube Music is introducing a new AI-driven feature that allows users to create personalized radio stations through voice or text commands. Currently in the testing phase, this innovative addition was…
Arianna Huffington Joins Forces with OpenAI for New AI Health Venture
Thrive AI Health, a new venture backed by Arianna Huffington’s Thrive Global and the OpenAI Startup Fund, aims to revolutionize health coaching through AI-powered personalized advice on various aspects of…
Delivery Hero Warns of Potential €400M Antitrust Fine
Delivery Hero, the Berlin-based food delivery giant, has alerted investors about a potential antitrust fine of up to €400 million. This announcement follows previous unannounced inspections by European Union authorities…
Elon Musk Denies Wrongdoing in Twitter Stake Disclosure Delay
Elon Musk, the CEO of Tesla and SpaceX, is currently seeking to dismiss a lawsuit filed by former Twitter shareholders. The lawsuit alleges that Musk fraudulently delayed disclosing his significant…
Boeing to Plead Guilty in DOJ Probe Over Deadly 737 MAX Crashes, Faces Fine
Boeing has agreed to plead guilty to charges of conspiracy to defraud the U.S. government following two fatal 737 MAX crashes in 2018 and 2019 that resulted in the deaths…
Echo Spot Returns: Amazon’s Improved Smart Alarm Clock Now Available
Amazon has reintroduced its Echo Spot smart alarm clock, reviving the product ahead of the Prime Day shopping event. Priced at $79.99, with a special offer of $44.99 for Prime…
EU Mandates Speed Limiters on New Cars to Boost Road Safety
The European Union has declared that all new cars will be required to have speed limiters starting from July 7, Sunday. This regulation will not affect the UK but will…
Apple Approves Epic’s EU iOS App Store with Conditions
The Epic Games Store app for EU iPhones has successfully passed Apple’s notarization process, moving the alternative app store closer to selling apps directly to iOS users outside of Apple’s…
YouTube Unveils Tool to Remove Copyrighted Music Without Affecting Other Audio
YouTube introduced an updated eraser tool on July 4, Thursday, that enables creators to remove copyrighted music from their videos while preserving other audio elements like dialogue and sound effects.…
Tesla Model Y Approved for Official Use in China
Tesla has achieved a notable milestone in China as its Model Y has been added to a government procurement list in Jiangsu province, marking the first time Chinese government workers…