WhatsApp Launches Voice Message Transcripts
WhatsApp has introduced a new feature that allows users to transcribe voice messages into text, a convenience for those in noisy environments or situations where listening isn’t an option. Announced…
Amazon Launches Echo Show 21 Smart Display
Amazon has unveiled the Echo Show 21, its largest and most advanced smart display yet, equipped with a suite of new features aimed at improving both entertainment and functionality. Sporting…
Alibaba Takes on Rivals with E-Commerce Reshuffle
Alibaba Group is consolidating its domestic and international e-commerce operations into a unified business unit to counter increasing competition, according to a Thursday stock exchange filing. The move marks the…
Indian Quick-Commerce Giant Zepto Raises $350M
Zepto has secured $350 million in its third funding round in six months, cementing its position as a leading player in India’s burgeoning quick-commerce sector. The Mumbai-based startup, which plans…
Threads Takes Aim at Bluesky with Custom Feed Rollout
Meta has officially rolled out custom feeds for Threads, following a swift testing phase that began just last week. The feature, now available to all users, enables greater personalization by…
American Airlines Tackles Line Cutting with New Boarding Tech
American Airlines has introduced a new solution to stop boarding line cutters, and it comes with a distinct sound. As reported by CNBC, the airline’s latest system emits a two-tone…
Five Charged for Phishing Attacks on US Companies
The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) has charged five individuals believed to be part of the Scattered Spider hacking group, accusing them of orchestrating a series of phishing and hacking…
Meta Brings HD Video Calls, AI Backgrounds, and More to Messenger
Meta has rolled out an update for Messenger, introducing HD video calls, AI-generated backgrounds, and enhanced messaging options. These new features aim to elevate the app’s video and audio calling…
Indonesia Considers Apple’s Offer to Lift iPhone 16 Restrictions
Indonesia will review a US$100 million investment proposal from Apple Inc. as the tech giant aims to reverse the government’s ban on iPhone 16 sales. The Ministry of Industry announced…
Toyota Develops Self-Pressurizer to Boost Cold Hydrogen Vehicle Efficiency
Toyota has unveiled a novel innovation for liquid hydrogen vehicles aimed at enhancing efficiency and minimizing fuel loss. The new system, showcased during the Super Taikyu Series 2024 race, incorporates…
OpenAI Wants to Teach Teachers About AI, But Not Everyone Is On Board
OpenAI wants teachers to get comfortable with AI. The company has partnered with Common Sense Media to launch a free online course designed to help K-12 educators understand and integrate…
Japan’s Kioxia to List with $5 Billion Market Value
Bain-backed Kioxia, a major player in the global chip market, is set to receive listing approval from the Tokyo Stock Exchange on Friday, two unnamed sources revealed. With an indicative…
Nvidia Predicts Surging Sales for Next-Gen Blackwell Chips
Nvidia revealed that its next-generation Blackwell chips are expected to surpass earlier sales projections, signaling robust demand from AI developers. Following a quarter where Nvidia’s revenue nearly doubled, CEO Jensen…
OpenAI Engineers Accidentally Delete Data in in New York Times Lawsuit
OpenAI inadvertently erased crucial evidence tied to a high-profile lawsuit brought by The New York Times and other news outlets, according to court documents filed Wednesday. The data loss complicates…
Indian News Agency ANI Takes OpenAI to Court Over AI Training Dispute
Indian news agency ANI has initiated legal action against OpenAI, alleging that the company used ANI’s proprietary content without authorization to train its AI chatbot, ChatGPT. The lawsuit, filed in…
Microsoft Introduces AI Voice Cloning for Teams Meetings
Microsoft has unveiled an AI-powered feature for Teams called Interpreter, which enables real-time voice cloning and translation. Announced at the 2024 Microsoft Ignite conference, this new tool allows users to…
Elon Musk’s X Sues Twitch for Alleged Advertising Boycott
Elon Musk’s X has taken legal action against Amazon-owned Twitch, alleging that the livestreaming platform has boycotted advertising on X since November 2022. Twitch is the latest target in X’s…
Germany Points to Sabotage in Baltic Sea Cable Damage
Germany and Finland are investigating the deliberate severing of undersea data cables in the Baltic Sea, calling it a likely act of sabotage. Two cables—one connecting Finland to Germany and…
Kim Kardashian Befriends Tesla’s Robot Optimus in Style
Kim Kardashian has taken her love for cutting-edge tech to the next level, teaming up with Tesla’s humanoid robot, Optimus. The fashion icon shared videos on Instagram and X (formerly…
Microsoft’s BiomedParse Brings AI to Cancer Detection
Microsoft has unveiled BiomedParse, a new AI model powered by OpenAI’s GPT-4, designed to analyze medical images and assist in identifying diseases, including various cancers. The tool, announced on Monday,…