Intel Begins Layoffs, Potentially Cutting Up to 20% of Factory Workforce
Intel has started implementing significant layoffs across multiple facilities as part of a broader effort to streamline its operations and address ongoing financial pressures. Recent reports reveal that nearly 2,000…
Netflix Employs AI Effects for First Time to Reduce Costs
Netflix has revealed it has employed generative artificial intelligence (AI) to create visual effects in one of its original TV shows for the first time. Ted Sarandos, co-chief executive of…
Elon Musk’s Neuralink Registered as ‘Disadvantaged Business’ Ahead of $9 Billion Valuation
Elon Musk’s health technology company Neuralink identified itself as a “small disadvantaged business” (SDB) in a federal filing with the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) shortly before completing a funding…
OpenAI Introduces General Purpose Agent in ChatGPT
OpenAI has introduced a new general-purpose AI agent within ChatGPT, designed to perform a wide range of computer-based tasks on behalf of users. This AI agent can automatically manage calendars,…
Twitch Ventures into Vertical Video Streaming
Livestreaming giant Twitch, owned by Amazon, has started testing vertical video streams with a small group of creators, marking its first step into the vertical video space. This move was…
Google Pixel 10 Official Launch Date Announced
Google has officially announced the launch date for its Pixel 10 series. The company sent media invitations for the Made by Google event scheduled for August 20, where it will…
Roblox Launches New Teen Safeguards Featuring Age Estimation Technology
Roblox announced Thursday that it is rolling out enhanced safety measures for users aged 13 to 18. The company is launching “Trusted Connections,” which allows teens to connect more freely…
TikTok Simplifies Finding Songs on Musician Profiles
TikTok has become one of the most influential platforms for discovering new music. When a musician’s song goes viral on TikTok, it often leads to a noticeable rise in followers…
Grok’s New Male AI Companion Inspired by Edward from ‘Twilight’
Earlier this week, Grok launched two animated AI companions for user interaction, including a flirty anime girl who reveals lingerie after enough compliments. Now, Grok is expanding its lineup with…
Slack Enhances Search with AI, Adds Transcriptions and Summaries for Huddles
Slack is enhancing its search capabilities by integrating AI to help users find relevant files and conversations more efficiently. Now, users on Slack’s Business and Enterprise plans can search not…
Meta Apologizes After Auto-Translation Mistakenly Declares Indian Minister ‘Dead’
Meta has issued an apology after an auto-translation error on some of its platforms incorrectly indicated that Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah had died. The issue arose when the Chief Minister’s…
Windows 11 to Soon Allow Full Desktop Sharing with Copilot
An upcoming update to Microsoft’s Copilot Vision tool will let users share their entire desktop with the AI assistant and receive real-time feedback. Previously, Copilot Vision was limited to viewing…
OpenAI Announces ChatGPT Will Run on Google Cloud
OpenAI announced Wednesday that it plans to use Google’s cloud infrastructure to support its ChatGPT artificial intelligence assistant. This move comes as OpenAI seeks additional computing capacity to handle growing…
One in Five New Steam Games Now Incorporates Generative AI
A recent report from Totally Human Media reveals that nearly one in five video games released on Steam in 2025 employ generative AI technology. This marks a significant shift in…
Perplexity Views India as a Strategic Shortcut in Competition with OpenAI
While OpenAI leads the AI scene in the U.S., Perplexity is making bold moves to capture the fast-growing Indian market. The search-focused AI startup is rapidly gaining millions of users…
Spotify Audiobooks+ Launches for Select Premium Users, Adds More Listening Hours
Spotify has unveiled its latest Audiobooks+ offering, which provides additional audiobook listening hours to Premium subscribers. While the standard Premium subscription includes 15 hours of audiobook streaming per month, the…
OpenAI and Anthropic Researchers Criticize ‘Reckless’ Safety Culture at Elon Musk’s xAI
AI safety experts from OpenAI, Anthropic, and other organizations have publicly condemned the safety culture at Elon Musk’s AI startup, xAI, describing it as “reckless” and “completely irresponsible.” Their concerns…
Amazon Launches More Kuiper Satellites with Help from Rival SpaceX
Amazon, pursuing its goal to challenge SpaceX in the internet satellite market, has turned to Elon Musk’s company for its latest batch of Project Kuiper satellites. Successful Launch of Kuiper…
TikTok Introduces New Features for Songwriters
TikTok is introducing new tools aimed at helping songwriters showcase their creations more effectively on the platform. Currently in beta, these include a “Songwriter” label and a dedicated tab on…
The iPhone Fold May Come in Cheaper Than Anticipated
Apple’s first foldable iPhone, often dubbed the “iPhone Fold,” is rumored to launch in the second half of 2026. Recent reports suggest the device’s price may be more accessible than…