Samsung Enhances Rugged Phone and Tablet with Larger Batteries and Faster Chips
Samsung has unveiled its latest rugged devices, the Galaxy XCover7 Pro and Galaxy Tab Active5 Pro, designed for demanding work environments. Both devices include best-in-class durability, connectivity, and productivity built…
Landmark antitrust case may compel Zuckerberg to divest Instagram
The high-profile antitrust trial against Meta kicked off this week in Washington, with the U.S. Federal Trade Commission (FTC) accusing the company of unlawful business practices that hinder competition. The…
Verified ID may be required for access to future OpenAI AI models
OpenAI only recently declared its new Verified Organization status. This initiative is intended to improve security for its products overall, as well as to provide developers with access to more…
Trump considers new smartphone tariffs just days after granting exemptions
In a positive step for US-China trade relations, the Trump administration announced Friday. They did something most people probably didn’t expect — they announced an exemption for certain technological goods…
Apple Developing Vision Pro Model with Mac Connectivity
Apple plans to launch a cheaper, more consumer-friendly Vision Pro headset, sources say. This new model addresses almost all the grievances of the current device. Along with a price tag…
Computers, Phones, and Chips No Longer Subject to Tariffs
The White House just signaled a sea change in its trade policy. It will suspend tariffs on smartphones, computers, and virtually every other electronic device. This decision follows on the…
Trump Makes UFC Appearance, Exchanging Oval Office for The Octagon
Dana White, the CEO of the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC), has cemented his position as a vital player in the world of mixed martial arts. His ties to Donald Trump,…
OpenAI to Retire GPT-4 AI Model from ChatGPT
OpenAI recently revealed plans to retire its proprietary GPT-4 AI model from the ChatGPT platform effective April 30, 2024. Released more than two years ago, its most advanced sibling, GPT-4,…
Judge Blocks Trump Administration’s Move to End Humanitarian Parole for People from Four Countries
That’s exactly what happened, until a recent ruling by US District Judge Indira Talwani that temporarily blocks the Trump administration from terminating the humanitarian parole program. This program is literally…
The True Cost of a ‘Made in the USA’ iPhone
Apple CEO Tim Cook has recently underscored major obstacles in moving iPhone production to the U.S. During discussions about U.S. manufacturing, he pointed out that a lack of tooling engineers…
Microsoft Signs Major Carbon Removal Deal with Paper Mill Project
CO280, an innovative project developer, aims to deploy carbon capture at pulp and paper mills. They have now landed a historic $20 million deal with Microsoft to take carbon removal…
Canva Adds AI Image Generation, Interactive Coding, Spreadsheets, and More
In an aggressive push to stay competitive in the design world, Canva has introduced a suite of new AI-powered tools designed to enhance the user experience. These updates are aimed…
Nvidia Announces Major Investment in U.S. AI Infrastructure
In the meantime, Nvidia has funded an ambitious initiative to build AI supercomputers here in the United States. This would be the company’s first attempt to manufacture these complex systems…
Nintendo Is Said to Have Over 1 Million Switch 2 Consoles Stockpiled in the US
Of the rest of Nintendo’s incoming Switch 2 units, the company is now heavily focusing on the United States. The deal has led the company to prepare for its widely…
Google Believes AI Can Solve the Electrical Grid’s Bureaucratic Challenges
PJM Interconnection controls the electricity transmission grid in 13 mid-Atlantic states, Ohio, plus eastern Kentucky. Now it is struggling under a massive and growing backlog of applications for new interconnections…
WhatsApp Unveils New Features for Chats, Calls, and Channels
WhatsApp has rolled out a host of new updates designed to enhance the messaging and calling experience for users, keeping the app competitive against rivals like Telegram and Discord. New…
The Growth of AI Reasoning Models is Driving Up Benchmarking Costs
Artificial Analysis, a leading AI evaluation company, has reported significant expenditures on benchmarking artificial intelligence models, particularly those branded as “reasoning” models. The initial inquiry cost the company $141.22 testing…
Trump Administration Tightens Access to President’s Daily Intelligence Brief
The Trump administration has already placed significant new limitations on access to the PDB. This pivotal plan, which has long served as the federal government’s strategic transportation blueprint, first conceived…
Amazon CEO Andy Jassy Foresees Lower AI Costs Over Time Despite Aggressive Investments
Amazon CEO Andy Jassy just released his first annual shareholder letter. In it, he outlines the company’s latest initiatives and priorities heading into the new fiscal and calendar year. In…
Former Negotiator Claims Trump’s Tariff Changes Reveal His Vulnerability to Pressure
As a gesture of goodwill, the European Union (EU) just announced a 90-day suspension of its countermeasures on U.S. tariffs. This step is intended to provoke negotiations with dozens of…