ChatGPT experiences outage with ‘elevated error rates’ lasting hours, says OpenAI
On Tuesday, some users experienced interruptions accessing ChatGPT, with nearly 2,000 outage reports logged on Downdetector, a website that tracks internet service issues. Many users reported receiving a “Too many…
Trump’s tough stance on immigration protests puts Democrats in a political bind
President Donald Trump’s decision to deploy military troops to California amid immigration protests has thrust Democrats into a politically difficult position. They seek to condemn the escalating unrest and violence…
OpenAI launches o3-pro, an enhanced version of its o3 AI reasoning model
OpenAI has launched o3-pro, an enhanced version of its reasoning model, o3, originally introduced earlier this year. Unlike traditional AI models, reasoning models like o3-pro solve problems step by step,…
YouTube’s ecosystem generated 490,000 jobs and contributed $55 billion to US GDP in 2024
YouTube revealed on Tuesday that its creative ecosystem contributed more than $55 billion to the U.S. GDP and supported over 490,000 full-time jobs, based on research conducted by Oxford Economics.…
User reports glue issue on Samsung’s $1,300 flagship phone
Samsung’s Galaxy S25 Ultra may be experiencing an unusual but noticeable design flaw: the adhesive holding its camera rings isn’t always reliable. One user on X reported that after three…
OpenAI says annual revenue reaches $10 billion
OpenAI recently announced that it has reached $10 billion in annual recurring revenue, nearly doubling from approximately $5.5 billion last year. This revenue encompasses income generated from consumer products like…
Google offers buyouts to employees company-wide, including Search team
Google has extended voluntary buyout offers to employees in several of its divisions, including its Knowledge & Information (K&I) unit—which houses Search, Ads, and Commerce—along with central engineering, marketing, research,…
Starbucks to introduce Microsoft Azure OpenAI assistant for baristas
Starbucks plans to introduce a generative AI assistant, developed in collaboration with Microsoft Azure’s OpenAI platform, to 35 locations this month. This initiative aims to simplify baristas’ workflows and speed…
AI-powered blog from Anthropic ends shortly after launch
Anthropic has quietly discontinued its “Claude Explains” blog, an experimental platform showcasing its Claude AI model’s ability to generate blog content. Just a week after launching and receiving some public…
Apple unveils ‘Liquid Glass’ redesign for its operating systems at WWDC 2025
At WWDC 2025, Apple introduced a major user interface redesign called Liquid Glass, which brings a shiny, reflective, and transparent aesthetic across its software platforms. This “glassy” look is inspired…
DoorDash Faces Lawsuit in Canada Over Misleading Pricing Practices
Canada’s Competition Bureau has launched a lawsuit against DoorDash Inc. and its Canadian subsidiary, accusing the food delivery company of marketing prices lower than what consumers actually pay at checkout.…
PayPal integrates hotel booking powered by Selfbook into its app
PayPal is partnering with hotel payment provider Selfbook to enable users to search for and book hotels directly within the PayPal app. This new feature allows users to pay through…
Google set to launch Pixel feature aimed at extending battery life
Google is set to introduce a feature called Battery Health Assistant designed to improve the longevity and health of Pixel phone batteries. Announced earlier this year, the feature will gradually…
OpenAI enhances ChatGPT’s voice mode with more natural speech
Over the weekend, OpenAI released an update to ChatGPT’s Advanced Voice feature, which allows users to engage in spoken conversations with the AI. The update improves the naturalness and fluidity…
Trump unveils $1,000 ‘Trump Accounts’ for newborns at White House event
President Donald Trump hosted a roundtable at the White House on Monday to highlight a significant provision within the sweeping Republican domestic policy bill. The proposal would establish a $1,000…
Xbox and Asus Officially Unveil New Handheld PC, Launching This Year
Microsoft has partnered with Asus to introduce the first Xbox-branded handheld consoles, combining Asus’s expertise with elements from the Xbox ecosystem. Revealed during Microsoft’s Xbox Games Showcase, the new devices—ROG…
New York Fed survey shows inflation concerns declined in May amid Trump’s tariff easing
Americans showed reduced fears about inflation in May, coinciding with President Donald Trump’s decision to pull back from some of his most severe tariff proposals. The New York Federal Reserve’s…
Warner Bros. plans major restructuring by separating cable and streaming units
As cable television faces continued stagnation and cord-cutting accelerates, Warner Bros. Discovery (WBD) is restructuring to better position itself in the evolving media environment. The company announced plans to split…
Amazon plans $20B investment in Pennsylvania data centers, including site near nuclear plant
Amazon announced on Monday plans to invest $20 billion in two new data center complexes in Pennsylvania. One of these is being built adjacent to the Susquehanna nuclear power plant…
Google patches bug that exposed users’ private phone numbers
A security researcher recently uncovered a vulnerability that allowed the exposure of private recovery phone numbers linked to almost any Google account, without alerting the account owner. This bug posed…