Disney+ Crackdown on Account Sharing Now in Effect in the US
Disney has announced a new measure aimed at limiting password sharing among its streaming service subscribers, introducing a “Paid Sharing” feature. This comes as part of the company’s broader strategy…
Web3 Music Streaming Innovates with Direct Stablecoin Payments for Artists
The music industry continues to be at the forefront of adopting cutting-edge technologies, particularly at the intersection of Web3 and cultural engagement. Platforms like Audius are redefining artist revenue streams…
DoNotPay Fined $193K as FTC Takes Action Against AI Legal Claims
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has launched a new enforcement initiative called Operation AI Comply, targeting companies that have used artificial intelligence (AI) to support deceptive products and services. As…
Hackers Exploit Email Auto-Reply Feature to Stealthily Mine Cryptocurrency
Cybersecurity experts have unveiled a new method by which hackers are infiltrating systems to conduct stealthy cryptocurrency mining. This technique exploits the automated email reply feature commonly used in business…
Amazon Employees Urge Reversal of New In-Office Work Mandate
Amazon employees are pushing back against CEO Andy Jassy’s decision to enforce a five-day return-to-office (RTO) mandate starting in 2025, expressing dissatisfaction through an anonymous survey, Fortune reports. The internal…
Political Consultant Fined $6 Million by FCC for Deepfake Robocalls Featuring President Biden
The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has fined political consultant Steven Kramer $6 million for using deepfake AI technology to create illegal robocalls during the 2024 New Hampshire presidential primaries. These…
Vietnam Confirms SpaceX Plans $15 Billion Investment
SpaceX is considering a $15 billion investment in Vietnam, according to a statement released by the Vietnamese government on Thursday. The announcement followed a meeting between Vietnamese President To Lam…
Stand With Crypto Revises Kamala Harris’s ‘Supports Crypto’ Rating After Criticism
Coinbase’s lobbying group, Stand With Crypto, faced significant scrutiny after initially labeling Kamala Harris as a supporter of cryptocurrencies on their website. This label was quickly retracted following intense backlash,…
Google Files Antitrust Complaint Against Microsoft Over Cloud Licensing Practices
Google has filed an antitrust complaint with the European Commission (EC) against Microsoft, accusing the company of using anti-competitive practices in its Azure cloud services. The complaint focuses on Microsoft’s…
Micron Forecasts Strong First-Quarter Growth Thanks to AI Chip Demand
Micron Technology‘s stock surged by 14% in after-hours trading following an optimistic first-quarter forecast driven by strong demand for memory chips used in artificial intelligence (AI) computing. The company projects…
Trump Campaign Advocates for ‘Universal’ IVF Coverage, Potentially Benefiting Same-Sex Couples
Donald Trump‘s presidential campaign conveyed to NBC News on Wednesday that a re-elected Trump administration would endorse “universal access” to in-vitro fertilization (IVF), which could extend coverage to same-sex couples…
Spotify AI Playlists Now Available for Premium Users in the US
Spotify is expanding its use of artificial intelligence (AI) in music streaming by rolling out the AI Playlist feature for Premium users in the US, Canada, Ireland, and New Zealand.…
SK Hynix Shares Surge as Latest HBM Chip Production Kicks Off
SK Hynix’s shares surged by more than 9% on Thursday as the South Korean company commenced mass production of its most advanced high-bandwidth memory (HBM) chips, known as HBM3E. These…
Rivian Starts Fulfilling $10M Grant Promise Made at IPO
Rivian has disclosed its first $10 million in grants through the Rivian Foundation, fulfilling a commitment made three years ago. This follows the company’s pledge to dedicate 1% of its…
Growing AI Demand May Lead to New Semiconductor Crisis
A surge in demand for semiconductors designed to power artificial intelligence systems, alongside AI-enabled smartphones and laptops, could lead to the next global chip shortage, according to a recent report…
SEC Reaches Settlement with TrueCoin and TrustToken Regarding TrueUSD Transactions
The United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has settled charges against TrueCoin and TrustToken for fraudulent and unregistered sales of investment contracts tied to the TrueUSD stablecoin. This settlement,…
Figma Relaunches AI Design Tool First Draft After Apple Controversy
Figma has relaunched its AI-powered design tool, now called “First Draft,” after pulling its original version, Make Designs, which faced criticism for closely resembling Apple’s iPhone weather app. The initial…
PS5 Version of Palworld Launches Worldwide, Except in Japan
Palworld, the action-adventure game developed by Pocketpair, has officially launched on PlayStation 5, following a surprise announcement during Sony’s recent State of Play event. However, the game is notably absent…
Intel Boosts AI Performance with New Xeon 6 Processors and Gaudi 3 AI Accelerators
Intel has launched its Xeon 6 processors with performance cores (P-cores) and Gaudi 3 AI accelerators, aiming to enhance artificial intelligence (AI) and high-performance computing (HPC) infrastructure. The new products…
Meta Connect 2024 Recap: Quest 3S AI Updates, AR Glasses and More
Meta Connect 2024, held on Wednesday, September 25, introduced several new products and updates across virtual reality (VR), augmented reality (AR), and artificial intelligence (AI). While there wasn’t a high-end…