U.S. Eases Chip Software Restrictions on China Signaling Trade Truce
The U.S. government has lifted export controls on chip-design software for China, according to announcements from three major players in the industry on Thursday. Siemens AG, Synopsys, and Cadence each…
Apple Reportedly Delays ‘iPad Fold’ Launch, Puts Production on Hold
Apple’s highly anticipated foldable device, often referred to as the “iPad Fold,” has reportedly seen a pause in production. Recent reports indicate the device is not expected to launch soon…
Amazon Freevee to Shut Down in August as Focus Shifts to Prime Video
Amazon’s ad-supported streaming service, Freevee, will officially shut down next month. The company has given users until August to enjoy the platform’s offerings before it completely goes offline. Freevee has…
Meta Users Report Paid Verified Support Ineffective Amid Mass Bans
When Meta launched its paid verification service, Meta Verified, in 2023, the company promised subscribers direct access to customer support. However, amid a wave of mass bans affecting Facebook and…
Trump Urges Immediate Resignation of US Central Bank Head
US President Donald Trump intensified his criticism of Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell on Wednesday, calling for him to resign immediately. “‘Too Late’ should resign immediately!!!” Trump wrote on his…
TikTok Overrun with Racist Videos Created Using Google’s Veo 3 Despite Content Controls
In recent weeks, TikTok has seen a troubling increase in racist and disrespectful videos. Many of these posts have been identified as AI-generated, reportedly created using Google’s newly launched Veo…
Elon Musk’s X Experiences Outage Affecting Some Users
Elon Musk’s social media platform X experienced an outage on Wednesday, causing some users to be unable to access the site. User Reports and Resolution Timeline More than 15,000 users…
Microsoft to Lay Off Approximately 9,000 Employees in Latest Cuts
Microsoft revealed on Wednesday it will lay off roughly 9,000 employees worldwide. This represents under 4% of its global workforce and impacts various teams, regions, and experience levels, a source…
X Prepares to Introduce AI-Powered Fact-Checking for Posts
Unsure if the video or post you just saw on X (formerly Twitter) is real or AI-generated? X is rolling out a new pilot program that uses AI chatbots to…
Tinder Implements Mandatory Facial Recognition to Combat Bots
Dating app scams, often carried out by impersonators using stolen or AI-generated photos, have become an embarrassing and costly issue. To tackle this, Tinder is introducing mandatory facial recognition checks…
FBI to Move Headquarters Within DC, Drops Suburban Maryland Campus Plan
The Trump administration announced Tuesday that the FBI headquarters will relocate from the iconic Brutalist J. Edgar Hoover building to the nearby Ronald Reagan Building. This move follows the recent…
Google Highlights ‘AI Mode’ with Featured Homepage Doodle
Google’s iconic homepage doodle, arguably Alphabet’s most valuable digital real estate, is currently showcasing its latest AI-powered search feature, “AI Mode.” On Tuesday, Google updated the doodle on its Chrome…
X Launches Pilot Program Allowing AI Chatbots to Create Community Notes
The social platform X is testing a new feature that allows AI chatbots to generate Community Notes — the crowd-sourced fact-checking comments that provide additional context on posts. Originally introduced…
Figma Files for IPO on NYSE, Plans Aggressive Growth Through Acquisitions
Design software company Figma officially filed for an initial public offering (IPO) on Tuesday, planning to trade on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol “FIG.” The move follows…
Apple Sues Former Vision Pro Employee for Alleged Theft of Thousands of Documents Before Joining Snap
Apple has filed a lawsuit in California alleging that Di Liu, a senior design engineer who worked on the Vision Pro headset, stole thousands of company documents before leaving to…
Nothing Unveils Its Most Expensive Flagship to Date, Phone (3)
Nothing has launched its newest flagship smartphone, the Phone (3), at a London event, marking a return after a two-year gap. Priced starting at $799, the device aims to compete…
Amazon Deploys Its Millionth Robot and Unveils Generative AI Model
After 13 years of integrating robotics into its operations, Amazon announced Monday that it has deployed its one millionth robot in its warehouse network. This milestone robot was recently delivered…