Google Canada Defends Against Market Abuse Allegations in Competition Bureau Lawsuit
The Canadian Competition Bureau has initiated legal proceedings against Google, accusing the tech giant of anti-competitive practices within its online advertising business. The investigation, which dates back to at least…
UK Unveils Ambitious Plan to Revitalize Steel Industry Amid Global Challenges
The UK government has introduced a comprehensive “Plan for Steel” designed to bolster the country’s struggling steel industry. This strategic initiative aims to reduce production costs and promote the use…
Uber Takes Legal Action Against DoorDash Over Alleged Anti-Competitive Practices
Uber has initiated legal proceedings against DoorDash, claiming that the leading food delivery service in the U.S. employs tactics that stifle competition. The lawsuit, filed in the Superior Court of…
Amazon and Apple Face Delays in AI Assistant Updates Amidst Competitive Race
Amazon‘s much-anticipated release of its new Alexa, originally scheduled for an event in New York on February 26, has been postponed. The delay, now pushing the release to March or…
xAI Seeks $10 Billion to Boost AI Innovations
xAI, Elon Musk‘s artificial intelligence company, is in discussions to raise a massive $10 billion in a new funding round. This ambitious endeavor aims to value the company at an…
Startups Defy Economic Headwinds with Breakthrough Funding
Latent Labs, an AI biotech startup, has emerged from stealth mode with a remarkable $50 million funding boost. Founded by a former research scientist at DeepMind, the startup exemplifies how…
Igloo Recalls Over a Million Coolers Amid Safety Concerns
Igloo is initiating a massive recall of over 1.1 million coolers across the United States, Mexico, and Canada. This action follows reports of a hazardous handle that has led to…
YouTube TV Secures Paramount Channels in New Streaming Deal
YouTube TV and Paramount have reached a crucial agreement that will ensure the continued availability of Paramount content, including CBS and CBS Sports, on the streaming platform. The deal was…
Dell’s $5 Billion Deal with Musk’s xAI Sparks Market Surge
Dell Technologies witnessed a significant boost in its shares Friday following reports of a monumental $5 billion deal with xAI, an artificial intelligence startup owned by Elon Musk. This agreement…
GameStop Shifts Focus to Cryptocurrency Investments
GameStop, the American video game retailer, is making headlines with its strategic pivot toward cryptocurrency investments. In December 2023, the company’s board approved a new “investment policy,” positioning itself to…
Blue Origin Cuts Workforce to Focus on New Glenn Rocket Launches
Blue Origin, the rocket company owned by Amazon founder Jeff Bezos, is set to lay off nearly 1,400 employees, representing about 10% of its workforce. This decision marks a strategic…
Controversy Erupts Over Elon Musk’s Team Accessing Federal Employee Data
A federal judge has blocked the team known as DOGE, led by Elon Musk, from accessing federal employee data, sparking a heated controversy. This decision comes after the Electronic Frontier…
Musk Threatens to Withdraw $97.4 Billion Bid as OpenAI Inches Toward Profit
Elon Musk has threatened to withdraw his substantial $97.4 billion bid for OpenAI’s non-profit arm if the company continues its transition into a for-profit entity, as outlined in a recent…
Shopify Shuts Down Ye’s Controversial Swastika T-Shirt Site Following Super Bowl Ad
Shopify has swiftly disabled a website promoted by rapper Ye that was selling swastika-imprinted t-shirts. The site remained active until Tuesday morning, but Shopify took action when the site’s owners…
BuzzFeed Ventures into Social Media with AI-Driven Platform “Island”
BuzzFeed is stepping into the social media arena with a new platform designed to counteract the negativity prevalent in today’s digital landscape. The platform, potentially named “Island,” aims to provide…
Apple Partners with Alibaba to Boost iPhone Sales in China
Apple Inc. has announced a strategic partnership with Alibaba to introduce its Apple Intelligence platform in China, following a significant decline in iPhone sales. CEO Tim Cook cited the absence…
OpenAI’s DeepSeek Investigation Draws Government Attention
OpenAI has launched an investigation into DeepSeek, suspecting the company of training its AI models using OpenAI’s API without authorization. In a significant development, OpenAI’s Chief Global Affairs Officer, Chris…
Musk’s $97.6 Billion Offer to Acquire OpenAI Signals Shift in AI Control
Elon Musk’s team has taken a bold step by submitting a $97.6 billion bid to acquire OpenAI, marking a significant escalation in his ongoing conflict with OpenAI co-founder Sam Altman.…
Google Calendar Removes Start Dates for Pride Month and Black History Month
Google has implemented significant changes to its calendar features and diversity hiring goals, reflecting shifts in the political climate within the United States. In mid-2024, the tech giant decided to…
Lyft to Launch Autonomous Vehicles in Dallas by 2026
Lyft plans to revolutionize urban transportation by introducing fully autonomous robotaxis to its platform in Dallas as early as 2026. The ridesharing company will leverage Mobileye’s advanced driver assistance technology…