US Lawmakers Raise Concerns Over Apple Alibaba Deal
Apple has been in the spotlight recently. Apple’s interest in the partnership suggests the Chinese e-commerce company’s AI technology would soon power new features on Apple’s iPhones sold in China.…
Satya Nadella Chooses AI Over Podcasts for His Daily Routine
While Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella has mentioned enjoying podcasts, it seems he no longer listens to them in the traditional way. In a recent Bloomberg profile focused on Microsoft’s AI…
OpenAI Introduces Codex AI Coding Assistant in ChatGPT
OpenAI has officially released Codex, its most advanced AI coding assistant so far. The new codex-1 model that powers Codex is fine-tuned on software engineering tasks. This innovative technology will…
Microsoft Seeks to Satisfy EU with Promise to Unbundle Teams and Office
Microsoft just threw down the gauntlet on the tech industry by committing to a significant change in policy. They will no longer bundle their Teams and Office products together globally.…
Telegram Bans Two Black Markets Involved in $35B of Stolen Data Sales and Crypto Laundering
Telegram has taken decisive action against two massive black markets operating on its platform, shutting down operations that have generated a combined $35 billion. These illicit markets were known for…
Sam Altman envisions ChatGPT remembering your entire life
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman laid out an ambitious future for ChatGPT at an AI event hosted by Sequoia earlier this month. When asked about how ChatGPT could become more personalized,…
Instagram Threads introduces new feature for creators to share multiple links
Instagram Threads is launching a feature that lets creators share links to their other online interests and presences, taking aim at services like Linktree. The new feature will allow creators…
YouTube to Place Ads at the Most Engaging Moments in Videos
YouTube has introduced a new feature, Peak Points, that will insert ads at what it deems the “peak” moments of videos. This move, announced during the company’s Upfront presentation on…
Walmart Brings Back ‘Basket Fee’ for Certain Accounts, Rejects Link to Tariffs
Walmart recently reintroduced a “basket fee” for customers using government assistance programs, but the company insists that this decision is unrelated to President Trump’s tariffs. The company charges a $6.99…
Google Introduces New AI Accessibility Features for Android, Chrome, and Chromebook
In celebration of Global Accessibility Awareness Day, Google announced a suite of new accessibility features, including AI-powered, personality-driven settings for users’ most popular assistive tools. These updates aim to enhance…
Waymo Issues Software Recall for 1,200 Robotaxis Following Minor Collisions
Waymo has issued a recall for 1,200 self-driving vehicles following minor collisions involving gates, chains, and other similar roadway objects. The software update, which was first reported by Reuters, took…
OpenAI launches GPT-4.1 models in ChatGPT for coding and debugging
OpenAI announced the release of its GPT-4.1 and GPT-4.1 mini AI models in ChatGPT on Wednesday. According to OpenAI spokesperson Shaokyi Amdo, the GPT-4.1 models are designed to assist software…
OpenAI Launches Safety Evaluation Hub to Address Model Hallucinations and Harmful Content
Tucked in the latest round of drama for OpenAI is growing concern about its transparency. Critics are scoffing at the benchmark scores of its new flagship model, called the o3.…
Apple Adds Eye Scrolling Feature to visionOS 3, Reports Say Hand Gestures No Longer Needed
Apple’s Vision Pro has garnered universal praise for its incredible capabilities and features. In many ways, it has lived up to the hype and become a revolutionary force in technology.…
M&S Confirms Customer Data Stolen in Cyber Attack
Marks & Spencer (M&S), one of the largest retailers in the United Kingdom, is currently and urgently addressing a significant cyber incident. In response, they’ve halted online orders since April…
Robinhood Expands in Canada with Acquisition of WonderFi
On Tuesday, Robinhood announced it is acquiring WonderFi, a Canadian leader in the cryptocurrency space, for CA$250 million (approximately $178.56 million) in an all-cash transaction. This move marks Robinhood’s strategic…
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.…