Hacker Breached FBI New York Office Systems Linked To Epstein Investigation
An unidentified foreign hacker breached computer systems at the FBI’s New York field office in 2023 and accessed files connected to the bureau’s investigation into convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein,…
NTSB Says Distracted Driving Likely Contributed To Fatal Crashes Involving Ford BlueCruise
Two fatal crashes in 2024 involving Ford vehicles using the company’s BlueCruise hands-free driving system likely occurred while drivers were distracted in the moments before impact, according to documents released…
Ford Launches AI Assistant For Commercial Fleets Through Ford Pro Platform
Ford has introduced a new artificial intelligence assistant designed to help commercial fleet customers analyze vehicle data and improve operational efficiency. The tool, called Ford Pro AI, debuted this week…
Google Play Adds Game Trials, Cross-Platform Purchases, And Community Features
Google announced a series of gaming-focused updates to Google Play on Wednesday during the Game Developers Conference 2026, introducing new features designed to expand the platform’s gaming ecosystem across mobile…
AI-Generated Actor Tilly Norwood Releases Music Video, Drawing Criticism From Industry Observers
Particle6, a production company experimenting with artificial intelligence in entertainment, has released a music video featuring its AI-generated character Tilly Norwood, continuing efforts to introduce digital performers into film and…
Google Uses Gemini To Turn News Reports Into Flash Flood Forecasting Data
Flash floods are among the deadliest weather disasters globally, causing more than 5,000 deaths each year, yet they remain difficult to predict because of their sudden and localized nature. Google…
Group14 Begins Production Of Silicon Anode Materials To Scale EV Battery Technology
Electric vehicle manufacturers and consumer electronics companies have been closely watching the development of silicon anode batteries, a technology that could increase energy density and shorten charging times. Several startups…
Google Maps Adds Gemini-Powered Ask Maps And New 3D Immersive Navigation Experience
Google announced Thursday that it is introducing a new Gemini-powered “Ask Maps” conversational feature and rolling out an updated “Immersive Navigation” experience designed to make driving directions more interactive and…
OpenAI Adds Dynamic Visual Explanations To ChatGPT For Interactive Math And Science Learning
OpenAI has introduced a new feature called dynamic visual explanations in ChatGPT that allows users to interact with mathematical formulas and scientific concepts through real-time visual modules. The feature lets…
YouTube Advertising Revenue Surpasses Combined Total Of Four Major Hollywood Studios In 2025
YouTube generated an estimated $40.4 billion in advertising revenue during 2025, surpassing the combined ad revenue of several major Hollywood studios. The figures come from research firm MoffettNathanson and were…
Whistleblower Claims Former DOGE Engineer Took Social Security Data Covering Hundreds Of Millions Of Americans
A whistleblower complaint alleges that a former software engineer working with the Department of Government Efficiency removed sensitive data belonging to Americans from the Social Security Administration and stored it…
Amazon Expands Health AI Assistant To Main App And Website After One Medical Launch
Amazon has expanded access to its healthcare AI assistant, Health AI, making the tool available through the Amazon website and mobile app. The assistant was previously limited to the application…
Kalshi Adds Threads Sharing Feature To Embed Prediction Market Charts In Posts
Kalshi has introduced a new sharing feature that allows users to embed prediction market charts directly into posts on Threads. The update enables users to share forecasts from Kalshi markets…
Google Expands Gemini AI Integration In Chrome To India Canada And New Zealand
Google is expanding integration of its AI assistant Gemini in the Google Chrome to additional regions, including India, Canada, and New Zealand. The rollout introduces a sidebar interface that allows…
Google Completes $32 Billion Acquisition Of Cybersecurity Firm Wiz After Regulatory Approval
Google has completed its $32 billion cash acquisition of Israeli cybersecurity firm Wiz, finalizing a deal first announced a year earlier. The transaction represents the largest acquisition in Google’s history…
TikTok Partners With Apple Music To Enable Full Song Playback Inside The App
TikTok has partnered with Apple Music to allow subscribers to play full songs directly from the social network. The new feature lets Apple Music users start complete tracks after discovering…
Canopii Develops Autonomous Robotic Greenhouses Designed To Shorten Produce Supply Chains
Canopii has developed an autonomous greenhouse system designed to grow crops from seeding to harvest without human intervention. The Portland-based company says its robotic farms can produce up to 40,000…
Startup Taya Raises $5 Million For Voice-Only AI Note-Taking Necklace Designed For Privacy
A wearable startup called Taya has introduced a necklace designed to record and summarize voice notes while limiting recordings to the wearer’s voice. The company also announced a $5 million…
AI Data Center Boom Drives Demand For Worker “Man Camps” In Remote Construction Sites
Developers building large artificial intelligence data centers are increasingly turning to temporary housing compounds known as “man camps” to accommodate the hundreds or thousands of workers required during construction. The…