OpenAI Defeats Elon Musk’s Grok in AI Chess Tournament
While chess has historically been used to test computers’ problem-solving abilities, this recent tournament featured AI programs designed for everyday tasks rather than dedicated chess engines. The competition showcased the…
Instagram’s Map Feature Sparks Backlash Over Geolocation Privacy
Meta launched the Instagram Map feature on Wednesday, promoting it as a way for users to “stay up-to-date with friends” by sharing their “last active location.” The tool resembles Snapchat’s…
SpaceX Constructs Water Pipeline to Starbase with Conditional Access
The newest infrastructure arriving at Starbase, Texas, isn’t a launch pad or rocket booster—it’s a water pipeline. Stretching from Brownsville to the newly incorporated city of Starbase, this pipeline will…
Massive Hack Exposes US Court Data
A significant cyberattack has compromised the U.S. federal government’s court case filing system. According to reports, the breach may have exposed identities of court informants as well as sensitive information…
Harvard Scientists Warn Funding Freeze Could Delay Research by Years
Harvard University professor Alberto Ascherio’s research has been literally frozen. Collecting blood samples from millions of U.S. soldiers over two decades and funded by millions of taxpayer dollars, Ascherio’s work…
Over 1,000 United Airlines Flights Delayed Across US Due to Technology Issue
A technology issue caused United Airlines to ground planes at several major U.S. airports on Wednesday, resulting in more than 1,000 delayed flights. The problem affected Unimatic, a critical system…
Instagram Introduces New Features Including Reposts and Location Sharing
Instagram now allows users to repost public Reels and posts, making it easier to share content with friends while crediting the original creators. According to Meta, these reposts will appear…
Trump Vows 100% Tariff on Chips Unless Manufactured in the U.S.
President Donald Trump announced Wednesday that the U.S. will impose a 100% tariff on imports of semiconductors and chips, but companies manufacturing these products within the United States will be…
Apple and Trump Announce $100 Billion U.S. Spending Expansion, Including $2.5 Billion iPhone Glass Factory
Apple CEO Tim Cook and President Donald Trump announced on Wednesday that Apple will invest an additional $100 billion in U.S. companies and suppliers over the next four years. This…
Canada Advocates for Inclusion of Indigenous Rights in UN Plastics Treaty
Delegates from over 170 countries have gathered in Geneva to resume negotiations on an international treaty aimed at ending plastic pollution by 2040. The treaty, originally scheduled to be finalized…
Amazon’s Zoox Robotaxi Unit Passes Regulatory and Safety Review
Amazon-owned autonomous vehicle company Zoox has achieved a significant regulatory milestone. On Wednesday, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) granted Zoox an exemption from certain Federal Motor Vehicle Safety…
Dinner for Trump Officials to Discuss Epstein Reportedly Rescheduled Amid Media Scrutiny
A dinner planned for Wednesday night at Vice President JD Vance’s residence was viewed by insiders as an opportunity for officials in the Trump administration to realign over tensions stemming…
Google Denies AI Search Features Are Causing Decline in Website Traffic
Google has rejected reports that AI-driven search features and chatbots are significantly reducing traffic to publisher websites. In a blog post Wednesday, Liz Reid, Google’s VP and Head of Search,…
Upwork Expands into Corporate Staffing Beyond Freelancers Through Acquisitions
Upwork, the San Francisco-based platform connecting companies with freelancers, announced two acquisitions aimed at launching a new stand-alone enterprise-focused business to broaden its market presence. The company acquired Bubty, a…
Tinder Explores Redesign, Dating ‘Modes,’ and College-Specific Features to Enhance Engagement
Tinder continues to struggle with generating revenue from its users, reporting a 7% decline in paying users in Q2 2025. Match Group, Tinder’s parent company, saw a 5% drop across…
Google Reports Customer Data Stolen After Hackers Breach Salesforce Database
Google has confirmed that some customer information was stolen following a recent breach of one of its Salesforce database systems. The compromised system stores contact information and notes for small…
New Study Reveals Concerning ChatGPT Interactions with Teens
New research from the Center for Countering Digital Hate reveals that ChatGPT, despite issuing warnings, sometimes provides vulnerable teenagers with detailed instructions on getting drunk, concealing eating disorders, and even…