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OpenAI has postponed the release of “adult mode,” a planned ChatGPT feature intended to allow verified adult users to access erotica and other adult content, as the company shifts its…

David Barnett, the founder of PopSockets, says the journey from a garage project to one of the most widely recognized phone accessories began with a simple personal problem and years…

Alphabet has structured a new compensation package for Google chief executive Sundar Pichai that could reach $692 million over three years, according to a company filing first reported by the…

Caitlin Kalinowski, the hardware executive leading OpenAI’s robotics team, said she has resigned from the company following its recently announced agreement with the U.S. Department of Defense that allows the…

A coalition of telecom operators, smartphone manufacturers, and industry groups is working to introduce smartphones priced around $40 in an effort to expand internet access in developing markets, though questions…

AI video-generation startup Luma on Thursday introduced Luma Agents, a platform designed to automate creative production across text, images, video, and audio for advertising, marketing, and design teams. The company…

City Detect, a startup that uses computer vision to help local governments monitor building conditions and neighborhood maintenance issues, said Friday it has raised $13 million in a Series A…

Rivian plans to introduce its upcoming R2 electric SUV at one of the fastest launch paces seen for a new electric vehicle in the United States, aiming to reach tens…

Science Corporation, a brain-computer interface startup founded by former Neuralink president Max Hodak, said Wednesday it has raised $230 million in a Series C funding round as the company works…

Match Group said Thursday it is removing the chief operating officer position, a decision that will lead to the departure of longtime executive Hesam Hosseini after 18 years with the…

Netflix said Thursday it is acquiring InterPositive, a filmmaking technology company founded in 2022 by actor Ben Affleck, in a move that reflects the streaming platform’s continued development of artificial…

Occupational Safety and Health Administration has opened an investigation into the death of a worker at a warehouse operated by Rivian in Illinois. The federal agency confirmed Friday that the…

Nintendo has filed a lawsuit against the United States government seeking refunds for tariffs it paid under trade policies introduced by Donald Trump. The case was filed Friday in the…

X (formerly Twitter) is experimenting with a new advertising format that places a recommendation directly below posts mentioning a company or product. The test was first spotted by an X…

Meta is facing a new lawsuit in the United States alleging that its AI-powered smart glasses misled consumers about privacy protections after reports that contractors reviewed sensitive user footage. The…

Roblox has introduced a real-time chat feature that automatically rephrases messages containing banned words, replacing them with language the company says is more respectful while preserving the original meaning. The…

Amazon has begun rolling out a redesigned version of its Fire TV mobile app that allows users to browse and discover streaming content directly from their phones. The update expands…

Chinese automaker BYD has introduced a new electric vehicle battery system that the company says can charge from 10 percent to 70 percent in about five minutes. The battery pack,…

Hackers have breached a system within the Federal Bureau of Investigation that is used to manage wiretaps and foreign intelligence surveillance warrants, according to a report published Thursday. The incident…

Amazon Web Services has launched Amazon Connect Health, a new platform designed to help healthcare organizations automate administrative tasks using AI agents. The company announced the system Thursday, positioning it…