Apple’s iOS 19 Update to Focus on User-Friendliness and AI Integration
Apple is reportedly gearing up for a redesign of its iOS 19, focusing on enhancing speed, user-friendliness, and simplicity. While this update is not expected to radically deviate from its…
Google Expands Cybersecurity Reach with $32B Acquisition of Wiz
In the biggest acquisition of its history, Google’s parent company, Alphabet, has confirmed the $32 billion purchase of cloud security startup Wiz. The deal is an all-cash transaction, with a…
Trump’s Economic Advisor Talks Tariff Uncertainty and Market Reactions
On Monday, National Economic Council Director Kevin Hassett acknowledged continued economic uncertainty due to the U.S. administration’s shifting tariff agenda. Speaking on CNBC’s “Squawk Box,” Hassett confirmed that more confusion…
Forever 21 to Close All U.S. Stores, Cites Shein and Temu Competition
On Sunday, Forever 21 filed for bankruptcy protection for the second time in six years, blaming fast-fashion competitors Shein and Temu for its downfall. The company’s operating unit plans to…
Trump Pushes to Cut Back Voice of America’s Operations
US President Donald Trump has signed an executive order aimed at scaling back the operations of the federally funded news organization Voice of America (VOA). The order comes as Trump…
As AI Steps Into the Hospital, Nurses Raise Concerns About Quality of Care
Artificial intelligence (AI) is gradually making its way into healthcare, and one of its most visible applications is in assisting or even replacing traditional nursing roles. From AI-powered assistants like…
Trump Critiques Kennedy Center, Promises Major Overhaul
During his recent visit to the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, now chaired by him, President Donald Trump voiced strong criticism about the state of the facility.…
OpenAI Tests ChatGPT Connectors to Link with Slack and Google Drive
OpenAI is set to enhance its ChatGPT capabilities by integrating with business applications such as Slack and Google Drive. The company revealed plans for a beta test of a new…
Elon Musk’s xAI Acquires Hotshot to Enhance AI Video Generation Portfolio
Elon Musk’s AI company, xAI, has acquired Hotshot, a startup known for its AI-powered video generation tools, similar to OpenAI’s Sora. The acquisition was announced by Hotshot’s CEO and co-founder,…
Bumble Boosts Safety with New ID Verification and Messaging Features
Bumble is finally catching up with competitor Tinder by rolling out a new ID verification feature, responding to user demands for more safety measures in the dating app world. In…
Starlink Turns to Trump for Help Breaking Through Global Trade Hurdles
SpaceX is asking the Trump administration to help dismantle trade barriers that could stymie the global growth of its Starlink satellite internet service. The company expressed concerns about the increasing…
Tariffs Drive Up Costs for New Homes and Remodeling Projects
The Trump administration’s tariffs on goods imported from Canada, Mexico, and China are already increasing the cost of building materials for residential construction and home remodeling projects. These tariffs, which…
Roblox Introduces Open Source AI Model for 3D Objects
Roblox has introduced its generative AI model, Cube, enabling creators to design 3D objects through simple text prompts. Announced Monday, Cube allows for seamless 3D mesh creation, letting developers generate…
Discord Launches Social SDK to Boost Social Features in Games
Discord announced the launch of its Discord Social SDK on Monday, a free toolkit that aims to improve social and multiplayer experiences within games. The SDK allows developers to tap…
Google’s Find My Device App Now Lets You Track Your Contacts’ Live Locations
Google has rolled out a new feature in the Find My Device app, allowing users to see the live location of those who share their location with them. As reported…
Google Launches Chirp 3 in Vertex AI to Revolutionize Voice AI Technology
Google is diving deeper into voice AI, announcing the addition of its Chirp 3 speech-to-text and HD text-to-speech models to its Vertex AI development platform, set to launch next week.…
Meta’s Legal Fight Against ‘Careless People’ Memoir Draws More Attention
Meta has taken legal action against former employee Sarah Wynn-Williams and her memoir Careless People: A Cautionary Tale of Power, Greed, and Lost Idealism, which provides a sharp critique of…
Google’s Gemini AI Model Sparks Debate Over Watermark Removal Feature
Users on social media recently discovered a controversial feature in Google’s Gemini AI model: the ability to remove watermarks from images, including those from major stock image providers like Getty…
Amazon Echo Removes ‘Do Not Send Voice Recordings’ Feature Starting March 28
Starting March 28, Amazon Echo users will no longer be able to process their Alexa voice recordings locally. Instead, these recordings—except for certain Alexa features like wake word detection—will be…
OpenAI Warns China Could Use DeepSeek for Harmful Purposes, Urges Ban
DeepSeek, a Chinese AI lab that gained attention earlier this year for its impressive performance and low cost, is now facing scrutiny from US authorities. Dubbed a “Sputnik moment” in…