Venmo Introduces Scheduled Payments and Requests
Venmo has introduced a new feature allowing users to schedule payments and requests, which can be set up as one-time events or recurring transactions. This long-awaited feature lets users automate…
Strong AI Chip Sales Push TSMC to Record Q3 Profit
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. (TSMC) is expected to post a 40% jump in third-quarter profit, driven by strong demand for its advanced chips used in artificial intelligence (AI) applications. The…
Ticketmaster Leads the Way with Apple Wallet’s New iOS 18 Features
Ticketmaster is the first ticketing company to adopt the new, enhanced Apple Wallet features introduced with iOS 18. The update allows event tickets in the Apple Wallet app to display…
New AMD AI chip aims to challenge Nvidia’s dominance
AMD introduced a new artificial intelligence chip, the Instinct MI325X, on Thursday, aiming to challenge Nvidia’s dominance in the data center GPU market. The chip is set to enter production…
GM Drops Ultium for Alternative Battery Technologies
General Motors (GM) is moving away from its standardized Ultium battery system, opting for a more varied approach with different battery cell chemistries and formats. This change diverges from GM’s…
Porsche Issues Recall for Over 27,000 Taycan EVs Due to Battery Short Circuit Risk
Porsche has issued a recall affecting more than 27,000 of its Taycan electric vehicles due to the risk of a short circuit in one of the battery’s cell block modules.…
DeepMind and University of Washington Researchers Win 2024 Nobel Prize in Chemistry
DeepMind researchers Demis Hassabis and John Jumper, alongside University of Washington professor David Baker, have won the 2024 Nobel Prize in Chemistry for their significant contributions to understanding the structure…
ByteDance introduces Ola Friend earbuds exclusively in China
ByteDance, the parent company of TikTok, has launched its first set of earbuds, marking a deeper move into hardware. Priced at $170, the new Ola Friend earbuds are only available…
Amazon launches AI tech to streamline package deliveries
Amazon announced on Wednesday the launch of Vision-Assisted Package Retrieval (VAPR), an AI-powered technology designed to streamline package deliveries for its electric vehicle fleet. The new system, which integrates vision-based…
Bluesky Uses Meta’s Moderation Woes to Draw Users to Its Platform
Bluesky has gained attention on Threads, Meta’s social media platform, as more users express frustrations over Meta’s content moderation. Meta has been facing criticism for its moderation policies on Threads,…
Amazon’s latest warehouse tech to deploy 10 times more robots
At its Delivering the Future event on Wednesday, Amazon revealed plans for its next-generation robot-powered delivery warehouses. The first of these advanced fulfillment centers is located in Shreveport, Louisiana. Spanning…
Spotify introduces free streaming in South Korea
Spotify, the global audio streaming platform, announced on Thursday that it has introduced a free music and podcasts option in South Korea. This move aims to expand its audience base…
DOJ Considers Breaking Up Google to Stop Search Monopoly
The Department of Justice (DOJ) has escalated its efforts to curb Google’s dominance in the search engine market, with proposals that could lead to the breakup of the tech giant.…
Growth Returns to Online Shopping in Europe as Cheap Marketplaces Expand
Consumer confidence is bouncing back in Europe, driving the revival of online shopping this year, according to a report by industry group Ecommerce Europe. This recovery comes as low-cost platforms…
HSBC exec warns of excessive AI hype in financial industry
Edward J. Achtner, head of generative AI at HSBC, expressed concerns over the effectiveness of artificial intelligence within the financial sector, labeling much of what is being presented by companies…
No, YouTube Is Not Removing the Skip Button on Ads
YouTube has confirmed that the option to skip ads is here to stay, but with a new look, as confirmed by The Verge. Recent concerns over the disappearance of the…
Tesla’s Cybercab Robotaxi is Finally Here
Tesla has officially revealed its Cybercab robotaxi, showcasing 20 vehicles at its “We, Robot” event held at Warner Bros. Discovery’s studio in California. Six months after teasing its launch, CEO…
Lyft Rolls Out Upfront Pay and Traffic Delay Compensation For Drivers
Lyft has introduced several new measures to improve driver earnings, including upfront hourly rates and compensation for traffic delays. This change aims to offer more transparency and fairness to drivers…
Nintendo Seeks 10,000 Testers for New Switch Online Feature
Nintendo has launched a search for 10,000 testers, offering them first access to a mysterious new Switch Online feature. While the announcement provides few details and offers no concrete hints…
Nvidia shares rally 25 percent as AI demand drives growth
Nvidia’s stock has climbed 25% over the past month, approaching record highs ahead of key tech earnings reports from top clients, including Meta, Microsoft, and Alphabet. These companies are expected…