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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…

SpaceX Slashes Price of Starlink Mini Dish to $299 in the US, Limited-Time Offer

If you’ve been eyeing the Starlink Mini dish, now is a great time to purchase. SpaceX is offering a 50% discount, dropping the price to $299. Typically priced at $599,…

Microsoft Announces Layoffs Affecting 3 Percent of Workforce

Microsoft has confirmed that it will be laying off three percent of its workforce, following a report from CNBC on Tuesday. With about 228,000 employees as of June 2024, this…

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.…

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’…

Google’s Gemma AI Models Reach Over 150 Million Downloads

Google’s new Gemma AI models recently reached their Turing test. As of this writing, they’ve reached a whopping 150 million downloads since their launch in February 2024. This lightning-fast adoption…

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,…