Sora App Reaches Top Spot on US App Store
OpenAI’s Sora app, the tool for generating AI videos, has proven to be a massive viral hit. This success is particularly notable because the app is currently invite-only and is…
Democrats May Hold More Power in Shutdown Standoff Than Expected
On this, at least, the Democrats agree: It’s time to fight. Democratic leaders across the political spectrum are shrugging off the historical political risks and embracing a government shutdown they…
Amazon Now Lets Prime Members Add Items to Upcoming Orders with One Tap
Amazon is rolling out a new feature that is designed to make it easier for Prime members to buy more items throughout the week. The company is now updating its…
Threads Launches New Communities Feature
Instagram Threads, Meta’s key competitor to the platform now called X, which boasts over 400 million monthly active users, is officially launching a major new feature designed to redefine how…
Perplexity AI Frees Comet Browser for Global Use
Perplexity AI announced on Thursday that Comet, its artificial intelligence-powered web browser, is now available across the globe and will be offered to users free of charge. The Comet browser…
Meta Wants to Bring Its Business AI Chat Tools to Third-Party Websites
Meta’s efforts to expand its core business beyond online advertising involve pitching companies AI-powered chat tools that they can use on their own websites. The social media giant debuted on…
Apple Shifts Focus to AI-Powered Smart Glasses Over Cheaper Headset
Apple is reportedly prioritizing the development of smart glasses over a lighter, more affordable version of its Vision Pro headset. Previous rumors suggested Apple had plans for two distinct smart…
OpenAI Employees Cash Out $6.6 Billion, Pushing Valuation to $500B
OpenAI has finalized a secondary share sale totaling $6.6 billion, a transaction that allows current and former employees to sell stock at a record $500 billion valuation. This latest valuation…
Microsoft Wants to Mainly Use Its Own AI Data Center Chips in the Future
Microsoft would like to mainly use its own chips in its data centers in the future, a move that could reduce its reliance on major players like Nvidia and AMD.…
Google Finally Refreshes Its Home Speakers, Nest Cams With Gemini Inside
Google’s biggest smart home announcement may be the integration of Gemini AI across its devices, but the company also revealed four new hardware products: three Nest cameras and a smart…
iPhone 11 Pro Max and Apple Watch Series 3 Now ‘Vintage’
Apple added the iPhone 11 Pro Max and the Apple Watch Series 3 to its vintage list this week. According to Apple’s policy, a product is designated as vintage five…
Meta to Use AI Assistant Data for Ads and Recommendations
Meta will soon show ads and other content to users based on their interactions with the company’s digital assistant and related products powered by generative artificial intelligence. The social media…
Oura Announces a New Line of Rings and a Suite of Health-Focused Features
Oura announced on Wednesday that it is launching the Oura Ring 4 Ceramic, its first collection of smart rings that doesn’t feature metallic finishes. The company also announced a new…
Hollywood Pushes Back Against AI Actress Tilly Norwood
Tilly Norwood, a London-based actress with about 40,000 Instagram followers, is not real; she is an AI-generated character created by Xicoia, the AI division of the production company Particle6. Eline…