Twitch Honors Top Streamers with New ‘Bleed Purple Statue’
Twitch has unveiled the “Bleed Purple Statue,” a new form of physical recognition for its streamers, announced during Twitchcon Europe 2024 in Rotterdam. These awards, part of the Twitch Streamer…
Detroit Implements New Limits on Police Use of Facial Recognition Technology
The Detroit Police Department, under the terms of a recent legal settlement, has established strict new policies on the use of facial recognition technology. This agreement, designed to serve as…
Uber and Lyft Drivers in Massachusetts to Earn $32 per Hour Under New Law
Starting August 15, Massachusetts rideshare drivers will receive a minimum hourly wage of $32.50 and additional benefits, following a settlement between the state and companies Uber and Lyft. This agreement…
Apple Aims to Integrate AI Features into Vision Pro Headsets
Apple is set to expand its artificial intelligence capabilities to the Vision Pro headsets, according to Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman. This initiative is part of Apple’s broader strategy to integrate their…
Volkswagen Gathers Rivian Talent for Silicon Valley Software Hub
Volkswagen Group’s recent $5 billion partnership with Rivian is already bearing fruit, as VW has been leveraging Rivian’s software talent months before the official announcement. VW’s software division, Cariad, has…
Amazon Acquires Talent from AI Startup Adept
Amazon has significantly boosted its AI development efforts by hiring top executives from AI startup Adept and licensing its advanced technology. Adept, known for creating AI-powered agents that perform various…
Starfish Space Aims to Extend Life of Intelsat Satellite in 2026 Mission
Starfish Space and Intelsat’s 2026 mission aims to revolutionize satellite operations by extending the life of an expensive geostationary orbit (GEO) satellite. Utilizing Starfish’s Otter spacecraft, the mission will boost…
Samsara Eco Secures $65 Million to Replace Plastic Packaging
Samsara Eco, an Australian startup specializing in fossil-free polymer resins, secured a substantial $65 million equity funding round on Wednesday, June 26. Co-led by Temasek and Main Sequence, the investment…
Amazon to Launch Discount Store to Counter Rising Temu and Shein
Amazon plans to launch a new budget storefront featuring low-cost apparel, home goods, and other items to compete with emerging e-commerce sites Temu and Shein. The storefront, announced at a…
Google Ends Infinite Scroll on Desktop and Mobile Search Results
Google is ending infinite scrolling for search results on desktop on June 26 with plans to remove the feature from mobile devices in the coming months. According to a report…
Amazon Integrates Amazon Clinic into One Medical Brand
Amazon has announced that it is integrating its Amazon Clinic telehealth service into its primary care business, One Medical. This rebranding effort aims to streamline Amazon’s primary care offerings for…
Rivian Secures $5 Billion from Volkswagen Partnership
Volkswagen and Rivian have announced a $5 billion partnership, focusing on the development of software-defined vehicle platforms. This collaboration involves Volkswagen adopting Rivian’s zonal architecture, while Rivian secures significant funding.…
Reddit to Update Robots.txt to Thwart AI Crawlers
Reddit has announced changes to its Robots Exclusion Protocol (robots.txt file) to prevent AI crawlers from scraping its site without proper authorization. This update aims to curb the use of…
Irrigreen’s AI Sprinkler Cuts Lawn Water Usage by Half
AI-powered sprinklers from companies like Irrigreen promise to cut water usage in half by precisely targeting only the lawn, reducing waste and saving costs. As the heat intensifies, Americans are…
Teen Students Get Access to Google’s AI Gemini via School Accounts
Google is expanding access to its AI technology, Gemini, to teen students using their school accounts. This move follows its earlier rollout to teens with personal accounts. Alongside this, educators…
Google Translate Uses AI to Add 110 Languages
Google Translate has significantly improved its ability to learn new languages, thanks to generative AI. On Thursday, June 27, Google announced that its Translate tool now supports 110 new languages,…
OpenAI and Microsoft Sued by Center for Investigative Reporting
The Center for Investigative Reporting (CIR) has filed a lawsuit against OpenAI and Microsoft in federal court, alleging copyright infringement. The lawsuit, filed in the Southern District of New York…
OpenAI and Time Strike Multiyear Content Deal
OpenAI and Time have entered a multiyear content agreement, granting OpenAI access to over a century of Time’s archived and current articles, as reported by Axios. This deal allows OpenAI…
Shopify Sellers Can Now Apply to Sell on Target Plus
Shopify merchants can now sell their items to Target’s extensive customer base through a new partnership. Announced on Monday, June 24, this collaboration allows sellers on Shopify’s platform to apply…
Waymo Opens Robotaxi Services to All in San Francisco
Waymo has made its robotaxi services available to everyone in San Francisco, removing the final obstacle for customers eager to use the self-driving technology. This makes San Francisco the second…