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Harris and Walz Take Campaign to Fortnite

The Harris/Walz campaign just took a sharp left turn into the virtual world of Fortnite, adding a custom map called “Freedom Town, USA” to the game as a bid to…

Nothing Reveals Community-Designed Glow-in-the-Dark Phone

Nothing is launching a limited-edition glow-in-the-dark smartphone: the Phone (2a) Plus Community Edition. Created in collaboration with the brand’s global community, this exclusive device will only be available in 1,000…

Vietnam’s Draft Data Law Faces Criticism from U.S. Tech Giants

U.S. tech firms have raised concerns about Vietnam’s proposed law aimed at tightening data protection and restricting data transfers abroad, warning it could hinder the expansion of social media platforms…

Nvidia’s Huang Urged SK Hynix to Expedite HBM4 Chip Supply by Six Months

Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang requested that South Korea’s SK Hynix advance the supply of its next-generation high-bandwidth memory (HBM) chips, HBM4, by six months, according to SK Group Chairman Chey…

Binance Collaborates with Amazon Web Services to Optimize Platform Efficiency

On October 31, Binance unveiled a significant collaboration with Amazon Web Services (AWS) aimed at enhancing the operational efficiency of its platform. This partnership is focused on integrating AWS’s generative…

WhatsApp Launches Custom Lists to Organize Your Chats

WhatsApp introduced a new feature called Custom Lists, designed to help users sort through their numerous chats by creating personalized categories. The update aims to enhance the existing chat filters,…

Ford Halts F-150 Lightning Production as EV Demand Drops

Ford is halting production of its F-150 Lightning electric pickup truck, responding to a tough combination of slowing demand, mounting competition, and ongoing financial losses in its EV division. The…

Google Says AI Now Writes 25% of Its Code

Google’s embrace of artificial intelligence isn’t a theoretical experiment; it’s transforming the tech giant’s core operations. CEO Sundar Pichai disclosed during Alphabet’s third-quarter earnings call that AI now generates more…

EU Cracks Down on Temu Over Potential DSA Violations

The European Commission has launched a formal investigation into Temu, a fast-growing online marketplace known for its low-cost offerings. Announced Thursday, the investigation will determine whether Temu has violated the…

Google Maps Gets Smarter with Gemini AI Integration

Google is rolling out a suite of new AI-powered features in Google Maps, all powered by its generative AI model, Gemini. The updates, announced on Thursday, aim to enhance user…

ChatGPT Search Brings Web Answers Inside the Chat

OpenAI has officially launched ChatGPT Search, a feature that combines AI-powered chatbot responses with real-time web search capabilities. ChatGPT Search represents an upgrade from the SearchGPT prototype announced earlier this…

Elon Musk’s xAI Supercomputer Set to Hit 200,000 Nvidia GPUs

Elon Musk’s xAI is charging forward with a supercomputer expansion in Memphis, Tennessee, adding 100,000 Nvidia GPUs to the facility’s existing 100,000, doubling its power in one of the most…

Trump Discusses Potential Roles for Musk and RFK Jr. in Interview with Tucker Carlson

During a comprehensive interview with conservative broadcaster Tucker Carlson in Arizona, former President Donald Trump considered the possibility of Elon Musk and Robert F. Kennedy Jr. playing significant roles in…

LinkedIn Unveils AI Hiring Assistant for Recruiters

LinkedIn, the professional networking platform owned by Microsoft, is launching Hiring Assistant, its first AI-driven agent tailored specifically for the recruitment sector. Targeting one of LinkedIn’s most lucrative user segments,…

Amazon Ending Kindle Vella After Three Years

Amazon is pulling the plug on Kindle Vella, its experiment with episodic storytelling, after lackluster results since the platform launched in 2021. The company confirmed that Kindle Vella will officially…

Sony Closes Firewalk Studios After Concord’s Launch Struggles

Sony Interactive Entertainment has just closed the doors on Firewalk Studios and axed its latest team shooter, Concord, only two weeks post-launch. The $40 game faced fierce competition in a…

Final Pre-Election Media Buys by Crypto PAC Focus on Wisconsin Race

As the U.S. election looms, the cryptocurrency-backed political action committee (PAC), Fairshake, has made significant financial maneuvers to influence the political landscape, particularly supporting a Republican candidate in Wisconsin. This…

Brazil Sues Meta, TikTok, and Kwai for Failing to Protect Minors

Brazil’s Collective Defense Institute (IDC) has launched two lawsuits against the Brazilian branches of Meta, TikTok, and the short-form video app Kwai, accusing them of failing to implement protections to…

Coinbase CEO Calls for Apology from Next SEC Chair Over Crypto Industry Impact

Brian Armstrong, CEO of Coinbase, has taken a critical stance against the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), suggesting that the next chair should issue an apology for the perceived…

GitHub’s Copilot Now Supports Models from OpenAI, Google, and Anthropic

GitHub has unveiled a multi-model approach for its Copilot tool, now allowing developers to switch between AI models from Anthropic, Google, and OpenAI. This major shift provides more flexibility for…