Amazon Introduces Nova Sonic, a New AI Voice Model
On Tuesday, Amazon introduced Nova Sonic, its new generative AI model designed to revolutionize voice processing and generate natural-sounding speech. This model, which Amazon claims is on par with advanced…
Snapchat Launches Sponsored AI Lenses for Brands
Snapchat has introduced a new, innovative ad format: Sponsored AI Lenses, allowing brands to create immersive, AI-generated experiences that engage users in a more interactive and personalized way. While Snapchat…
Apple Stores Experience Surge in Foot Traffic as Shoppers Rush to Beat Tariffs
Apple Stores all around the United States were exceptionally packed with customers over the weekend. The foot traffic was like the crush of typical holiday shopping foot traffic. This influx…
Instagram Restricts Teen Accounts from Going Live and Accessing Sensitive Content
This week, Meta noted that it’s growing its Teen Accounts functionality. Well for now, Facebook and Messenger users in the US, UK, Australia and Canada can start enjoying this valuable…
Waymo to Use Interior Camera Data for AI Models with Rider Opt-Out Option
Waymo, Alphabet’s autonomous vehicle subsidiary, is perhaps the most well-known company causing such waves in the industry. It is unique in the United States as a robotaxi service that makes…
Trump’s Stubbornness on Tariffs Increases the Risk of a Bitter Endgame
President Donald Trump remains unwavering in his approach to the trade war, refusing to back down despite mounting global pressure and concerns over economic instability. His resolve to impose tariffs,…
Apple Allegedly Flies in 5 Planes of iPhones to Avoid Trump Tariffs
Apple and Nintendo are taking strategic steps to mitigate the financial impact of President Trump’s latest tariff increases, which threaten to disrupt their global supply chains and product pricing. Apple…
‘Signalgate’ Issue Linked to iPhone Contact Suggestions Feature
In what has been dubbed “Signalgate,” National Security Adviser Mike Waltz unintentionally included The Atlantic’s Editor-In-Chief Jeffrey Goldberg in a Signal chat detailing Yemen bombing plans. This error has been…
Meta Expands Restricted Teen Accounts to Facebook and Messenger
Meta recently released new built-in protections for Teen Accounts on Instagram. This action is a step towards ensuring a safer online environment for its younger audience. This new initiative is…
Apple Considers Boosting iPhone Imports from India to Avoid China Tariffs
Apple Inc. is contemplating a significant shift in its iPhone import strategy by increasing the number of devices sourced from India. This action is a direct response to proposed Section…
SpaceX Can Launch More Starlink Satellites with New Design
With last week’s launch, SpaceX has taken a huge step towards scaling its Starlink satellite program. Since then, they’ve launched their new V2 Mini Optimized design. The company’s third annual…
Google Patches Two Android Zero-Day Vulnerabilities Exploited by Hackers
On Monday, Google rolled out an update for Android that addresses two critical zero-day vulnerabilities that were “under limited, targeted exploitation,” according to the company. This means that hackers have…
Trump’s Tariff Standoff Keeps the World on Edge
As the deadline for President Donald Trump’s “reciprocal” tariffs approaches, the global economy finds itself teetering on the edge. The world’s nations are caught in a high-stakes game of chicken,…
IBM Acquires Hakkoda to Expand AI Consultancy Investments
IBM announced that it has acquired the New York-based data and AI consultancy Hakkoda. This acquisition is the latest step in IBM’s strategy to significantly increase its investments in artificial…
UK Court Rules Apple Backdoor Case Must Be Public
The U.K. government has lost its bid to keep the details of a surveillance order against Apple secret, according to a newly released ruling from the U.K.’s Investigatory Powers Tribunal.…
US Justifies Tariffs on Remote Island Home to Penguins and Seals
The US Commerce Secretary has defended the decision to impose tariffs on the remote Heard and McDonald Islands, an uninhabited Australian territory populated only by penguins and seals. Addressing Loopholes…
Iran’s Currency Hits Record Low Against the Dollar Amid Rising Tensions
Iran’s rial recently crashed to an all-time low against the U.S. dollar, trading at over 1 million rials per dollar. This dramatic decline has alarmed Iranians and much of the…
BBC Urges Greater Recognition from Apple and Google News Aggregators
The BBC has recently gone to the mat, filing a legal complaint against Google with the UK’s Competition and Markets Authority (CMA). They call for Apple News and Google News…
Netflix Cancels Interactive Mobile Games Based on Its Shows
Netflix just took a big swing with its gaming strategy. Their biggest push on that last point is their hit narrative-driven mobile game franchise, Netflix Stories. These interactive video games…