Pinterest tests AI tool allowing advertisers to create shoppable collages from catalogs
Pinterest is testing a new AI feature called “auto-collages” that allows advertisers to quickly convert their product catalogs into engaging, shoppable collages. The company announced the innovation this week, highlighting…
Sam Altman predicts AI will deliver ‘novel insights’ next year
In a new essay titled “The Gentle Singularity” published Tuesday, OpenAI CEO Sam Altman outlined his latest vision for how artificial intelligence will transform human life over the next 15…
Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang Optimistic About Future of Quantum Computing
Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang expressed increasing optimism about quantum computing during his keynote at Nvidia’s GTC Paris developer conference on Wednesday. He stated that quantum computing is nearing a critical…
Elon Musk says Tesla robotaxi rides in Austin ‘tentatively’ scheduled to start June 22
Tesla CEO Elon Musk announced on Tuesday that the company’s robotaxi service is “tentatively” scheduled to launch in Austin, Texas, on June 22. Musk shared on X that he will…
Apple’s upgraded AI models fall short on performance expectations
Apple recently announced upgrades to the artificial intelligence models that power its Apple Intelligence features across iOS, macOS, and other platforms. However, according to benchmarks published by Apple itself, these…
Snap aims to launch lightweight consumer AR glasses in 2026
Snap is returning to the consumer augmented reality market with a new pair of smart glasses called Specs, slated to be available in 2026. CEO Evan Spiegel revealed the plans…
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…