TP-Link Under Scrutiny as US Lawmakers Raise Spying Fears
US lawmakers are urging the Department of Commerce to investigate Wi-Fi router vendor TP-Link over concerns that the Chinese government could potentially exploit the company’s products for spying purposes. Representatives…
Amazon’s Prime Air Drones Face Backlash Over Noise in Texas Town
Residents of College Station, Texas, are urging the FAA to address the noise pollution caused by Amazon’s Prime Air delivery drones. As Amazon tests its MK-27 drones in the area,…
Google Refutes Claims About Discontinuing Fitbit Smartwatches
Google has denied recent reports suggesting that it is discontinuing Fitbit smartwatches, including the Sense and Versa lines. In response to claims made by TechRadar, which implied that Fitbit’s smartwatch…
Mitsubishi Corp Invests in Andrew Ng’s Latest AI Fund
Japan’s Mitsubishi Corp. is set to invest in a new artificial intelligence (AI) fund led by Stanford University computer scientist Andrew Ng. This strategic move aims to build connections between…
Waymo Finally Resolves Persistent Robotaxi Honking Issue
Waymo has resolved a persistent issue with its robotaxis honking excessively in a San Francisco parking lot. After previously attempting to address the problem with a software patch, the company…
Procreate’s AI-Free Promise Resonates with Digital Artists
Procreate’s recent commitment to keeping generative AI out of its products has garnered significant praise from digital creatives. The announcement, made by Procreate CEO James Cuda, emphasized the company’s stance…
New Acura EV Concept Blends Crossover SUV and Sportback Design
Acura has unveiled a new EV concept at Monterey Car Week, showcasing a crossover SUV with a distinctively aggressive design. The Acura Performance EV concept features a boat-like front end,…
Amazon May Launch Standalone Amazon Pay App in India
Amazon is reportedly considering the launch of a standalone app for its Amazon Pay service in India, a move aimed at increasing the platform’s visibility and usage in the country.…
AMD Grows AI Presence with $4.9 Billion ZT Systems Deal
AMD has announced plans to acquire server builder ZT Systems for $4.9 billion, with the transaction composed of 75% cash and the remainder in stock. This acquisition marks a significant…
New Leak Shows Huawei’s Triple-Screen Foldable in Action
Huawei’s upcoming triple-screen folding phone has surfaced again in newly leaked images, further intensifying anticipation among tech enthusiasts. The photos, shared by Weibo user Whylab and later reported by Android…
Waymo Robotaxi Honking Problem Lingers for San Francisco Building Residents
Waymo’s robotaxi depot in San Francisco continues to disturb nearby residents with overnight honking, despite the company’s efforts to address the issue. The honking originally stemmed from a safety feature…
Gogoro Postpones India Plans, Begins Bike-Taxi Trial with Rapido
Gogoro has delayed its expansion plans in India due to ongoing policy uncertainty, particularly regarding the Indian government’s anticipated battery-swapping incentive scheme. Despite this, the Taiwanese electric two-wheeler manufacturer has…
Google AI Scraping Puts Online Publishers in a Difficult Position
Online publishers are grappling with a critical decision: permit Google to scrape their content for AI-generated search answers or risk losing visibility in search engine results. This dilemma comes on…
Runway ML Launches Gen-3 Alpha Turbo for Faster AI Videos
Runway ML has officially launched Gen-3 Alpha Turbo, the latest iteration of its AI video generation model, which boasts a remarkable sevenfold increase in speed and a 50% reduction in…
China’s AI Detects Secret Radar Links Between South China Sea, Alaska, and Guam
China’s military has publicly revealed that its artificial intelligence (AI) system for electronic warfare has detected coordinated radar signals across the South China Sea, Guam, the Marshall Islands, and the…
UK Approves Amazon for Prime Air Drone Delivery Trial
Amazon is set to participate in a new trial in the United Kingdom to expand the use of drones for commercial deliveries. The country’s Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) announced that…
Alibaba Earnings Fall Short as Cloud Business Shows Growth
Alibaba reported lower-than-expected earnings for the June 2024 quarter, missing both top- and bottom-line expectations as it continues to struggle with challenges in its core e-commerce business. Despite ongoing efforts…
Pixel 9 Launch in India Comes with Major Hurdles for Google
Google has announced the launch of its Pixel 9 series in India, marking a significant move in one of the world’s largest smartphone markets. The new series includes Google’s first…
X’s New AI Image Generator Sparks Controversy with Taylor Swift and Kamala Harris Depictions
xAI’s new Grok chatbot, integrated with Elon Musk’s X social network, now allows users to create images from text prompts and publish them directly on the platform. However, the rollout…
Eric Schmidt Sees Nvidia as the Big Winner in AI Market
Eric Schmidt, former CEO of Google, recently identified Nvidia as a key player in the artificial intelligence (AI) landscape, highlighting the company’s dominant position in the market for AI data…