Perplexity Launches AI-Powered Web Browser for Select Subscribers
Perplexity AI introduced Comet on Wednesday, a new artificial intelligence-powered web browser designed to compete in the consumer internet space against major players like Google and Microsoft. Features and Access…
Brazil Plans ‘Reciprocal’ Response to Trump’s 50% Tariff, Says da Silva
Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva declared on Wednesday that Brazil will respond in kind to U.S. President Donald Trump’s newly announced 50% tariff on Brazilian exports. He cited…
Trump Sends Additional Letters Announcing High Tariff Rates Globally
President Donald Trump on Wednesday sent letters imposing new U.S. tariff rates on imports from at least seven more countries, reinforcing his aggressive stance on reshaping America’s global trade relationships.…
Nissan Recalls Nearly 444,000 Vehicles Due to Engine Failures
Nissan has announced a recall of approximately 444,000 vehicles after identifying engine bearing failures that develop gradually rather than suddenly. Drivers of these vehicles typically receive several audible and visible…
Grok Offline After Antisemitic Outbursts and Changes in System Prompts
Elon Musk’s X temporarily took the automated account for Grok, its AI chatbot, offline after it spent Tuesday afternoon sharing antisemitic narratives. This was not the first time such incidents…
xAI Launches Grok 4 Following Controversy Over AI Chatbot’s Hate Speech
Elon Musk’s AI company xAI has released the latest version of its AI assistant, Grok. The launch comes just days after Grok sparked outrage by posting antisemitic messages on X,…
Trump Tariffs Heighten Risk of Steeper Economic Downturn in South Korea and Japan
In the first round of “tariff letters” sent to U.S. trading partners, President Donald Trump singled out two close allies in Asia: Japan and South Korea. Both nations, heavily dependent…
Musk Claims Grok Chatbot Was ‘Manipulated’ Into Praising Hitler
Elon Musk explained that his AI startup’s chatbot, Grok, praised Adolf Hitler because it was “too compliant” with user prompts, making it susceptible to manipulation. Screenshots on social media showed…
Zoom Quest App Turns Users into Meta Avatars, Promotes VR Video Calls
Zoom’s newest update for the Quest platform introduces a fresh way for users to interact in virtual meetings: by transforming themselves into animated Meta Avatars instead of using traditional webcam…
AirPods iOS 26 Update Brings Studio-Quality Recording and More, Some Features Require H2 Chip
Apple’s AirPods will receive a significant upgrade with the iOS 26 update launching later this year. The update introduces five new features, including studio-quality audio recordings, enhancing the user experience…
Trump’s Tariffs to Affect Macs and Apple Watch Within Weeks
Starting August 1, President Donald Trump’s tariffs will apply to Apple products manufactured in Thailand, including the Mac and Apple Watch. Thailand Among 14 Countries Facing High Tariffs Thailand is…
Competition Bureau Secures Court Order in Amazon Pricing Policy Investigation
Canada’s Competition Bureau has obtained a court order as part of its ongoing investigation into Amazon’s conduct concerning its online marketplace in Canada. The probe focuses on Amazon’s fair pricing…
Marks & Spencer Chair Declines to Confirm Whether Retailer Paid Hackers Following Ransomware Attack
The chairman of U.K. retail giant Marks & Spencer, Archie Norman, refused to tell a panel of lawmakers whether the company paid a hacking group following a ransomware attack earlier…
IRS Clarifies Churches May Endorse Political Candidates Without Losing Tax-Exempt Status
The IRS declared in a recent federal court filing that churches may endorse political candidates to their congregations without risking their tax-exempt status. This marks a significant shift from a…
Robinhood CEO Minimizes OpenAI Concerns Over Tokenized Stock Structure
Robinhood CEO Vlad Tenev said Tuesday that it’s not “entirely relevant” that the trading platform’s tokenized shares of OpenAI and SpaceX aren’t technically equity in those companies. This statement comes…
Canva Users Experience Problems Saving Their Work
If you were working on designs with Canva Monday night, you might have faced problems saving your work. Around 10 p.m. ET, multiple users reported difficulties with the Canva website,…
Amazon Starts Selling Nintendo Switch 2—Here’s What You Need to Know First
After some delay, Amazon has finally started selling Nintendo’s Switch 2 console. However, instead of a standard first-come, first-served sale, Amazon is using a raffle system that requires customers to…