Giving Pledge Loses Momentum As Tech Billionaires Debate Philanthropy
The Giving Pledge, once a defining symbol of billionaire philanthropy, appears to be losing momentum as some wealthy tech leaders question whether the voluntary commitment still matters. Launched in 2010…
Apple Cuts App Store Commission Rates In China After Regulatory Talks
Apple said it will reduce its App Store commission rates in China following discussions with regulators, lowering the fee developers pay on certain digital purchases. The changes, announced Thursday, will…
Spotify Introduces Tool To Let Users Edit Their Music Taste Profile
Spotify has introduced a new feature that allows listeners to view and edit their algorithmic music preferences for the first time. The update, announced by co-CEO Gustav Söderström at SXSW…
Power Struggles, AI Agents, and Data Center Boom Mark Turbulent Year for AI Industry
The artificial intelligence industry in 2026 has been defined not just by product launches, but by a series of turning points involving political conflicts, viral technologies, and infrastructure demands that…
Steven Spielberg Warns Against AI Replacing Human Creativity In Filmmaking
Legendary filmmaker Steven Spielberg voiced concerns about the role of artificial intelligence in creative work during a panel discussion at SXSW 2026 in Austin. Speaking to the audience on Friday,…
Honda Halts Key EV Programs As Automaker Faces Industry Shift
Honda Motor has halted development of several electric vehicle programs, a move that reduces the company’s immediate presence in the EV segment while the global automotive industry continues shifting toward…
U.S. Army Signs Potential $20 Billion Contract With Defense Startup Anduril
The United States Army has signed a long-term enterprise contract with defense technology startup Anduril Industries that could be worth up to $20 billion. The agreement, announced late Friday, consolidates…
Apple’s MacBook Neo Earns Highest Repairability Rating For A MacBook In Over A Decade
Apple’s newly introduced MacBook Neo has been described as the most repairable MacBook released in roughly fourteen years, according to a teardown analysis published by iFixit. The device, which is…
OpenAI Introduces App Integrations In ChatGPT To Connect Services Like Spotify, Expedia, And Wix
OpenAI has introduced app integrations in ChatGPT that allow users to connect external services directly to the chatbot and perform tasks through conversational prompts. The feature enables users to link…
Costco Faces Lawsuit Over Tariff Refunds After US Court Strikes Down Trump Duties
A customer of Costco has filed a proposed class action lawsuit seeking to force the retailer to return potential tariff refunds to shoppers who paid higher prices when import duties…
Meta Introduces New Tools To Fight AI Slop And Impersonation On Facebook
Meta Platforms has announced new tools and updated creator guidelines aimed at tackling impersonation and the growing spread of low-quality AI-generated posts on Facebook. The move comes after widespread criticism…
AI Chatbots Face Scrutiny After Cases Link Conversations To Violent Attacks
Several recent criminal investigations and lawsuits have raised concerns about whether artificial intelligence chatbots may reinforce harmful beliefs or assist vulnerable users in planning violent acts. Experts and legal filings…
Grammarly Disables AI Feature That Imitated Famous Writers After Legal Backlash
Writing platform Grammarly has disabled an AI feature that imitated the writing personas of well-known authors and experts after criticism from those whose identities were used without consent. The feature,…
Study Finds AI Toy Conversations May Confuse Preschool Children
A study by researchers at University of Cambridge found that preschool children often struggled to interact with an AI-powered toy designed to encourage conversation and imaginative play. The research examined…
Qantas Agrees To Pay A$105m Settlement Over Cancelled Flight Refund Claims
Qantas Airways has agreed to pay A$105m (£55m; $74m) to settle a class action lawsuit alleging the airline failed to provide cash refunds for flights cancelled during the Covid-19 pandemic.…
