DOGE Engineer’s Computer Infected by Malware, Leaked Data Exposed Online
The controversies surrounding the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) continue as a software engineer becomes the latest victim of a data breach. A report from Dropsite News (via ArsTechnica) revealed…
Nissan Announces Further Job Cuts and Factory Reductions as Part of Cost-Saving Strategy
Nissan, Japan’s third-largest automaker, just announced that they’ll be cutting even more jobs. Nearly all of them plan to shrink their manufacturing footprint as part of overall companywide cost-saving measures.…
Federal Investigators Focus on Tesla’s Robotaxi Plans
Federal safety investigators have sent Tesla a detailed list of questions about its upcoming robotaxi service, focusing on how the company’s Full Self-Driving (Supervised) software performs in low-visibility conditions. The…
Texas Wins $1.375 Billion Settlement from Google Over Biometric Data Collection
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton is making waves with a big announcement. On Tuesday, he announced a landmark $1.375 billion settlement with Google over the company’s illegal use of Texans’…
Airbnb Introduces Private Chefs and Massages in App Overhaul
Airbnb has other things in mind for its relaunched, much-forked-app, from luxury offerings to bespoke events. Now it’s as easy to book personal trainers, massages, and private chefs. This latest…
Netflix Removes Its Final Interactive Specials, Including Popular Fan Favorite
Interactive specials have been one of Netflix’s most innovative features since it transitioned into a streaming platform. However, the company has now decided to end this chapter. The last two…
OpenAI’s Enterprise Adoption Accelerates, Leaving Rivals Behind
OpenAI is rapidly positioning itself to be the definitive winner in enterprise artificial intelligence adoption. It’s doing so by an order of magnitude compared to competitors such as Anthropic. According…
Spotify Announces ‘Snooze’ Feature and New Buttons and Settings
Spotify just launched some major improvements to its Queue tool, now tailor-made for premium subscribers. The additions introduce a powerful new set of controls that give you more ways to…
Apple Launches ‘Viral’ Playlist on Apple Music with Shazam for Daily Top Tracks
Apple Music users can easily find and stream the top daily tracks, making their music listening experience even better. This new initiative uses Shazam’s powerful song identification technology. It, too,…
X Users Reported Timelines Not Updating Across the Platform
Late Thursday night, users of the social media platform X experienced widespread outages. Timelines became completely non-functional with them not updating, and then notifications eventually ceased working completely. Further updates…
Apple’s 2024 US App Store Earnings Surpass $10B as Challenges Loom for This Cash Cow
This followed a quarter in which Apple Inc. announced spectacular growth in its revenue from the U.S. App Store. In 2024, the company took in upwards of $10.1 billion in…
OpenAI and FDA explore AI for speeding up drug evaluations
OpenAI has reportedly met with officials from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to discuss the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in speeding up drug evaluations, according to a…
Leaked Memos Show SpaceX’s Starlink as a Major Beneficiary of Trump’s Tariff Trade War
In a surprising move, the United States government recently whacked Lesotho with a punishing 50% tariff. This bold move has definitely stirred a worldwide anticipation for the outcome to better…
Figma Unveils ‘Vibe-Coding’ AI Feature for Software Design
Figma, a leading platform in collaborative interface design, has unveiled a groundbreaking artificial intelligence feature intended to simplify the process of building websites and applications. Coined as “vibe coding,” this…
AMD CEO Lisa Su Highlights China as a ‘Large Opportunity’ and Cautions Against Strict U.S. Chip Controls
In an insightful interview on CNBC’s “Squawk on the Street,” AMD CEO Lisa Su addressed the complex dynamics of U.S.-China relations concerning semiconductor exports. Su focused on opportunities in China,…
Microsoft Embraces Google’s Standard to Connect AI Agents
Most recently, Microsoft joined the announced adoption of Google’s Agent2Agent (A2A) standard. This shrewd play will strengthen the company’s artificial intelligence prowess across all of its platforms. This integration will…
Amazon Invests $4B to Launch AWS Infrastructure Region in Chile
While at COP28, Amazon announced a $4 billion investment to build out its Amazon Web Services (AWS) infrastructure in Chile. Onboarding AWS customers The new initiative facilitates engagement with both…
Energy Star Program Faces Potential Shutdown Under Trump Administration
Sadly, the Trump administration is reportedly considering phasing out the Energy Star program entirely. This program has gained national acclaim among both consumers and their representatives for saving consumers hundreds…