Elon Musk Defends Oil Industry in Conversation with Trump
Elon Musk, CEO of Tesla and owner of X (formerly Twitter), interviewed former President Donald Trump on Monday evening, covering a range of topics including an assassination attempt on Trump,…
SpaceX Urges FCC to Modernize Satellite Regulations to Boost Starlink Services
SpaceX is advocating for the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to update what it describes as “out-of-date” satellite rules to enhance the speed and coverage of its Starlink internet service. The…
Patreon Must Shift to Apple’s Billing System to Stay on App Store
Apple has mandated that Patreon, a platform that allows creators to offer paid memberships to their fans, must switch to Apple’s in-app purchase system by November 2024 or face removal…
Meta and UMG Target Unauthorized AI Music in New Agreement
Meta and Universal Music Group (UMG) have taken a significant step in addressing the challenges posed by AI-generated music. In their newly expanded multi-year music licensing agreement, the two companies…
Voltage Issues Lead to Intel Extending Warranty on 13th and 14th Gen CPUs
Intel has extended the warranty on 24 different 13th and 14th Gen desktop chips, including Core i5, Core i7, and Core i9 models, by two full years after discovering that…
AMD Chooses Not to Update Older Processors for Sinkclose Security Threat
AMD has announced that it will not release patches for several older chip models affected by the recently discovered “Sinkclose” security vulnerability, leaving these processors potentially exposed to cyber threats.…
Pixel 8 Production in India Starts Rolling Out Ahead of Pixel 9 Debut
Google has started shipping its locally manufactured Pixel 8 devices in India, just days before the anticipated launch of the Pixel 9 series. This rollout follows nearly 10 months after…
New Milestone for China’s Low-Altitude Economy with Largest Cargo Drone Flight
China successfully conducted a test flight of its largest unmanned cargo aircraft designed for civilian use, signaling its growing commitment to developing a robust low-altitude economy. The twin-engine aircraft, with…
Waymo Robotaxis Cause Late-Night Noise Disruption in San Francisco Neighborhood
Waymo’s robotaxis have become an unexpected source of noise in a San Francisco neighborhood, with a nightly honkfest from their parking lot disturbing nearby residents. Since late July, software engineer…
CrowdStrike Accepts the “Most Epic Fail” Award at Def Con
CrowdStrike, a leading cybersecurity firm, found itself in an unusual spotlight as it accepted the “Most Epic Fail” award at this year’s Pwnie Awards. The recognition comes in the wake…
Susan Wojcicki, Former YouTube CEO, Passes Away at 56
Susan Wojcicki, the former CEO of YouTube and a trailblazing figure in Silicon Valley, has died at the age of 56 after a two-year battle with non-small cell lung cancer.…
Samsung Sees Sales Increase as Athletes Use Foldable Phones for Podium Selfies
Samsung’s foldable Galaxy Z Flip6 smartphone has seen a notable increase in sales, attributed to the “victory selfies” taken by athletes on the podium at the Paris Olympics. As a…
Chinese AV Startup WeRide Prepares for Big U.S. Market Debut
WeRide, a Chinese autonomous vehicle (AV) startup, is actively preparing for its debut on the U.S. stock market. The company has filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to…
Meta and University Researchers Develop Dissolvable Microchip Material to Tackle E-Waste
Researchers have developed a novel material, similar to those used in dental fillings, which could significantly reduce electronic waste (e-waste). In 2022, global e-waste amounted to 62 million metric tons,…
Meta Shuts Down VR Game Studio Ready at Dawn
Meta has permanently closed Ready at Dawn Studios, a renowned developer known for its VR games such as Echo VR and Lone Echo, as reported by Android Central. The closure,…
Alibaba Takes the Lead in AI Math Models with Qwen2-Math
Alibaba Cloud, the cloud division of the Chinese tech giant Alibaba, has released a new math-focused large language model (LLM) named Qwen2-Math, positioning it as the world’s most powerful AI…
Bluesky Welcomes Techdirt Founder Mike Masnick to Board
Bluesky, the decentralized social network aiming to offer an alternative to X, announced on Monday the addition of Mike Masnick, founder of the tech blog Techdirt, to its board. Masnick…
Nothing’s New Phone 2a Plus Arrives in U.S. at $399 via Beta Program
Nothing’s $399 Phone 2a Plus is now available in the U.S. through a beta program. Announced on Wednesday, August 7, the budget-focused handset continues the London-based company’s trend of unique…
ASUS Partners with AMD for Exclusive Gaming Promotion
ASUS and AMD have launched a new gaming campaign that includes a game bundle with two anticipated titles and a chance to win a themed graphics card. This initiative is…
Enhanced AI in Rabbit’s r1 Offers New Capabilities, Critics Still Waiting for Major Feature
Rabbit’s r1 AI assistant, which garnered attention at CES, has released some updates, though they may not address the concerns of its critics. The device now features a “beta rabbit”…