OpenAI Introduces Study Mode in ChatGPT
OpenAI announced the rollout of Study Mode, a new ChatGPT feature designed to help students develop critical thinking skills instead of simply providing answers. When enabled, Study Mode prompts users…
Golden Dome Might Not Be the Golden Opportunity Silicon Valley Anticipated
The Trump administration’s Golden Dome initiative aims to develop a next-generation missile defense system, setting the stage for startups and established defense contractors to compete for a massive $151 billion…
Cash App Now Supports Apple Pay and Google Pay for the First Time
Cash App, owned by Block, unveiled Pools on Tuesday, a new peer-to-peer (P2P) payments feature designed to make group payments easier and more accessible. This is the company’s first major…
Apple Launches Manufacturing Academy in Detroit Amid Trump’s Push for U.S. Investment
Facing growing demands from President Donald Trump to increase U.S. jobs, Apple is opening the Apple Manufacturing Academy in downtown Detroit. Administered by Michigan State University, the program will launch…
TikTok Adds YouTube Music Integration for Saving Songs from Videos
TikTok has made it easier for users to save songs they hear in videos directly to their preferred music streaming platforms, now adding YouTube Music as an option. Gradual Rollout…
Trump Administration Permits Federal Workers to Express Religious Beliefs
The Trump administration has issued new guidance to allow federal employees greater freedom to express their religious beliefs at work. The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) released a memorandum on…
Google’s AI Mode Adds ‘Canvas’ Feature, Real-Time Search Live Assistance, and More
Google announced Tuesday enhancements to AI Mode, its experimental Search feature that lets users ask complex questions and follow up for deeper understanding directly within Search. One key addition is…
Microsoft Negotiates to Retain Access to OpenAI Technology Beyond AGI Milestone
Microsoft is reportedly in advanced discussions with OpenAI for an agreement that would secure ongoing access to the startup’s technology—even if OpenAI achieves what it calls advanced general intelligence (AGI).…
Adobe Introduces AI-Powered Image Editing Features in Photoshop
Adobe announced new AI-driven image-editing and enhancement tools for Photoshop, powered by its Firefly models. The updates include a generative upscaling feature, an object blending tool called Harmonize, and an…
Another Pixel 6a Catches Fire Despite Google’s Battery Limit Measures
Some mid-range Google Pixel phones are experiencing battery fires, with the Pixel 6a notably affected. In response, Google issued a software update imposing mandatory battery capacity limits after 400 charging…
Tesla Sold 75% of Its Bitcoin at a Poor Time, Missing Out on Billions
Tesla fell short of analyst expectations on both revenue and profit in the second quarter, but a more overlooked setback is buried in its investor presentation: the company’s digital assets…
Nvidia Tackles AI Chip Smuggling, Calls Bootleg Data Centers a ‘Losing Proposition’
Nvidia on Thursday called data centers built using smuggled chips a “losing proposition,” emphasizing it does not support unauthorized products. The statement follows a report from the Financial Times revealing…
Trump Says He Ended Ties with Jeffrey Epstein Over Theft of His Employees
President Donald Trump on Monday said he expelled his longtime friend Jeffrey Epstein from his Mar-a-Lago club and severed ties years ago because Epstein “stole people who worked for me.”…
Anything Said to ChatGPT May Be Used as Evidence, Altman Cautions
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman has issued a stark warning for users who rely on ChatGPT for therapy or personal counsel: conversations with the AI are not legally protected and could…
Google Chrome Introduces AI-Powered Store Summaries to Assist US Shoppers
Google announced on Monday that its Chrome browser will introduce AI-generated summaries of store reviews, designed to help U.S. shoppers choose the best places to make purchases. This new feature…
Meta Enhances Teen Safety Features Amid 600,000+ Accounts Tied to Predatory Behavior
Meta on Wednesday introduced enhanced safety measures aimed at teen users, including upgraded protections for direct messaging designed to prevent “exploitative content.” Teens will now have access to more information…
SpaceX Attributes Starlink Outage to Network Upgrade
SpaceX has identified a recent network upgrade as the cause behind Thursday’s widespread Starlink outage, which temporarily disrupted access to its satellite internet service. Initially, a SpaceX executive mentioned a…