Fans Split Over Coca-Cola’s AI Holiday Commercial
Coca-Cola has released its annual holiday commercial, blending nostalgia with cutting-edge AI technology to recreate the charm of its iconic 1995 “Holidays Are Coming” ad. The campaign features three distinct…
Microsoft Faces FTC Investigation Over Antitrust Concerns
Microsoft is under investigation by the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) in an expansive antitrust probe, marking it as the fifth major technology company to come under such scrutiny in recent…
Intel Faces Ownership Restrictions Tied to $7.86 Billion Subsidy Deal
Intel has revealed that its $7.86 billion subsidy deal from the U.S. government imposes limits on the company’s ability to sell stakes in its chip manufacturing subsidiary, should the unit…
Threads Prepares to Roll Out Feature Inspired by Bluesky’s Starter Packs
Meta’s Threads is developing a feature that takes cues from Bluesky’s Starter Packs, a widely popular tool for helping new users find people to follow. This development, first reported by…
Federal Judge Rejects Appeal in $18 Million Cryptocurrency Fraud Case
In a recent decision, a Utah federal judge refused to dismiss a U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) lawsuit against Kristoffer Krohn, a promoter implicated in an $18 million fraudulent…
Bluesky Outlines Future of Verification Beyond Paid Checkmarks
Bluesky, the emerging alternative to Twitter/X, is rapidly gaining traction in the social media landscape. With its foundation rooted in open web principles, the platform has experienced a remarkable growth…
Bluesky’s Open API Makes User Data Vulnerable to Scraping
Bluesky is facing its first major controversy over data scraping after a dataset containing one million public posts appeared on the AI platform Hugging Face, 404Media reports. Compiled by Daniel…
OpenAI Suspends Sora Access After Unauthorized Leak
OpenAI’s text-to-video generator, Sora, has become the center of controversy following a leak by early testers protesting the company’s practices. The leak, orchestrated by a group of around 20 artists,…
Starlink Direct-to-Cell Service Achieves FCC Approval for T-Mobile Partnership
SpaceX’s Starlink satellite network has earned a groundbreaking Federal Communications Commission (FCC) approval, marking a significant step toward delivering direct-to-phone connectivity for T-Mobile customers. This milestone represents the first collaboration…
FTC Investigates Uber Over Subscription Practices
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is investigating Uber over complaints tied to its subscription service, Uber One. Customers have accused the company of signing them up without consent and making…
TikTok Plans to Limit Beauty Filters for Teens
TikTok is tightening its rules on beauty filters for users under 18, rolling out new restrictions globally in the coming weeks. The platform, which has over a billion users worldwide,…
Bomb Threats and ‘Swatting’ Incidents Target Trump’s Cabinet Nominees and Appointees
As President-elect Donald Trump prepares to transition into office, several of his cabinet nominees and administration appointees were subjected to bomb threats and ‘swatting’ attacks this past Tuesday night and…
Uber Expands Gig Economy Offerings with AI Data Labeling Division
Uber has introduced a new gig economy initiative, expanding its workforce to support AI development through data labeling and coding services. The company’s newly branded Scaled Solutions division hires independent…
Report Highlights Critical Gaps in Financial Literacy Among Crypto Investors
A recent study conducted by the crypto gaming startup PiP World has revealed alarming deficiencies in the financial literacy of the cryptocurrency community, despite Bitcoin trading near record highs. The…
Trump Might Name an ‘AI Czar’ as Musk Weighs In
President-elect Donald Trump is reportedly considering appointing an “AI czar” to shape the government’s artificial intelligence (AI) policy, Axios reports. If the role moves forward, it would focus on coordinating…
Brazil Challenges Apple’s App Store Policies with Daily Fine Threat
Brazil has issued a strong directive to Apple: adapt the App Store policies to allow more flexibility for third-party developers or face daily fines. The nation’s antitrust regulator, Conselho Administrativo…
Telegram’s Cryptocurrency Portfolio Surges to $1.3 Billion in First Half of 2024
Telegram‘s cryptocurrency assets experienced a remarkable increase, soaring to $1.3 billion in the first half of 2024, a significant rise from $400 million at the end of 2023. This growth…
Changpeng Zhao Calls for a Shift Toward Genuine Blockchain Innovations Over Memecoins
Changpeng “CZ” Zhao, the former CEO of Binance, has recently vocalized a significant pivot in his stance towards cryptocurrency, emphasizing the importance of developing substantial blockchain applications rather than focusing…
Canadian Wellness Company Approves $1 Million Bitcoin Treasury Investment
In a significant shift towards digital asset adoption, Jiva Technologies, a wellness and plant-based e-commerce leader, has embraced a Bitcoin treasury strategy. The decision came after its board of directors…
Threads Hits 35 Million New Signups in November
Meta’s Threads is on a roll, adding over 35 million new users in November, Axios reports. The platform, which offers a text-based social media experience similar to Twitter, has been…