Google Wallet Now Supports Digital US Passports for TSA Checkpoints
Travelers in the United States can now store a digital version of their passport in Google Wallet, simplifying identification at select Transportation Security Administration (TSA) checkpoints. The feature, available starting…
X’s Grok AI Chatbot Now Free for All Users
X has made its AI chatbot, Grok, accessible to all users, dropping the X Premium subscription requirement. Users can now interact with the chatbot under a freemium model, with 10…
The Packaging People Help Australian Businesses Stick to Their New Year’s Resolutions with Custom Packaging Solutions
Often a reflective time of year for both consumers and businesses alike, the new year brings in a time to refresh and reset, spurring innovative and strategic thinking amongst many…
Apple Faces Lawsuit Over Dropped CSAM Detection Plans for iCloud
Apple faces legal action over its decision to abandon a system designed to detect child sexual abuse material (CSAM) in iCloud. The lawsuit, filed in Northern California, accuses Apple of…
China’s BYD Surges Ahead of Ford and Honda in Global Vehicle Sales
BYD, China’s leading electric vehicle (EV) manufacturer, is poised to exceed its 2024 sales goal, signaling another year of significant growth. The company is set to release November sales figures…
netpulse AG Implements Amigo Cento To Offer AI-Powered, Automated Marketing
Innovations in AI-powered technologies and algorithms have begun shaping the way many companies approach online advertising and the way customers interact with a business’ products and services. A combination of…
Ant Group President Cyril Han to Become CEO in March
Cyril Han, the current president and financial chief of China’s Ant Group, will step into the role of CEO starting March 1, 2025, according to an internal memo reviewed by…
US House to Vote on $3 Billion Plan to Remove Chinese Telecom Equipment
The U.S. House of Representatives plans to vote next week on a defense bill allocating over $3 billion to remove Huawei and ZTE equipment from American telecom networks. This funding…
Uber and WeRide Team Up for Robotaxi Service in Abu Dhabi
Uber and WeRide have launched a robotaxi service in Abu Dhabi, marking Uber’s first autonomous vehicle deployment outside the U.S. This collaboration brings a small-scale fleet of self-driving vehicles to…
California Requires Fingerprint Screening for Drivers Transporting Minors
California has implemented a new requirement for drivers in the rideshare and taxi industry to undergo fingerprint-based background checks before they can transport unaccompanied minors. This directive, issued by the…
Waymo Expands Its Autonomous Taxi Service to Miami
Autonomous taxi company Waymo is gearing up to launch in Miami, bringing its self-driving technology to the bustling Florida city. The expansion, detailed in a recent announcement on the company’s…
ChatGPT Pro Now Offers Advanced Tools for $200 a Month
OpenAI has unveiled a new premium tier for its flagship chatbot, ChatGPT, priced at $200 per month. Announced during the company’s “12 Days of OpenAI” livestream series, the updated subscription,…
TSMC Discusses Arizona AI Chip Production Deal with Nvidia
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. (TSMC) is reportedly in discussions with Nvidia Corp. to produce its Blackwell artificial intelligence chips at TSMC’s upcoming plant in Arizona, according to three sources familiar…
Nvidia partners with Vietnam to build AI research and data centers
Nvidia has entered a new collaboration with the Vietnamese government to establish an artificial intelligence research and development center and a data center in Vietnam. The agreement, signed on Thursday…
President Trump Nominates Paul Atkins as SEC Chairman
President-elect Donald J. Trump has announced his nomination of Paul Atkins to head the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). In a December 4 post on Truth Social, Trump expressed…
Apple Plans $1 Billion Manufacturing Facility in Indonesia
Apple is planning a $1 billion investment in a manufacturing facility in Indonesia, according to the country’s investment minister, Rosan Roeslani. The plant is expected to produce components for smartphones…
Going Big! Podcast Celebrates Dual Wins at 2024 MarCom and 2024 Viddy Awards
The Going Big! Podcast, hosted by Kevin Gentry, has reached new heights by earning two prestigious awards in nonprofit marketing: the 2024 MarCom Gold Award for Non-Profit Marketing Podcast and…
French Tech Giant Thomson Computing Introduces the World’s First Web3 Laptop
Metavasio, a leading French electronics conglomerate operating under the Thomson Computing brand, has unveiled the world’s first laptop designed with Web3 capabilities, marking a significant step in integrating blockchain technology…
Apple and Baidu hit roadblocks in AI adaptation for China
Apple and Baidu are collaborating to integrate advanced AI features into iPhones sold in China, but technical and policy hurdles may complicate their efforts. The Information reported that the companies…
Waze’s Community Reporting Feature Comes to Google Maps
Google Maps users are beginning to see reports from Waze’s driver community integrated directly into the app, merging one of Waze’s most popular features with Google’s flagship navigation tool. This…