France Investigates X for Foreign Interference Amid MP Criticism of Grok
France’s national gendarmerie will lead a criminal investigation into Elon Musk’s social media platform, X, over allegations of algorithm manipulation aimed at foreign interference, the Paris prosecutor’s office announced. Scope…
Samsung Explores New Wearable Designs Including Earrings and Necklaces
After launching its first fitness-focused smart ring last year, Samsung is preparing to diversify its wearable lineup beyond smartwatches. The company is exploring new form factors such as glasses, earrings,…
HMD Global Exits US Market, Ending New Nokia Phone Sales
HMD Global, the company behind Nokia-branded phones since 2016, is stepping back from the US market amid a “challenging” economic environment. This decision includes halting sales of both Nokia and…
Gemini Now Converts Photos into Videos, Available to Select Users Only
Google has introduced a new tool in its Gemini AI chatbot that converts photos into short animated videos complete with sound. Powered by the Veo 3 model, the feature lets…
Samsung Pledges to Keep Certain Galaxy AI Features Free Forever
Galaxy AI represents one of Samsung’s most ambitious areas of innovation, but questions remain about whether users will have to pay for its features in the near future. Since its…
AI Chatbot’s Weak ‘123456’ Password Put Millions of McDonald’s Job Applicants’ Data at Risk
Security researchers uncovered a significant vulnerability in McDonald’s AI hiring chatbot, McHire, that exposed personal information of around 64 million job applicants. How the Vulnerability Occurred During a brief security…
SpaceX’s Starlink Now Provides Wi-Fi to 1,000 Aircraft
SpaceX has hit a major milestone in expanding its Starlink satellite internet service to aviation. As of Thursday, the company reported that Starlink is active on 1,000 planes, bringing high-speed…
YouTube Removes Trending Page and Trending Now List
YouTube announced Thursday that it will remove its longstanding Trending page and Trending Now list, replacing them with category-specific charts. This marks a shift away from a single comprehensive trending…
OpenAI Unveils AI-Powered Web Browser to Compete with Google Chrome
OpenAI is preparing to release its first AI-powered web browser, aiming to disrupt Google Chrome’s longstanding lead in the browser market. The new browser is expected to launch within weeks…
Google Launches AI-Powered Marketing Tools in India Following ‘Google Tax’ Repeal
Google has launched a suite of AI-driven advertising tools in India, following their U.S. debut in May. The repeal of India’s “Google tax” has made the market more attractive for…
Apple Vision Pro Upgrade with M4 Chip and Enhanced Head Strap Expected This Year
Apple’s Vision Pro headset is reportedly receiving an upgrade this year featuring the latest M4 chipset, previously exclusive to Macs and iPads, along with an improved head strap designed for…
Steam Introduces New Accessibility Features for Gamers
Steam’s introduction of built-in screen reader support marks a significant step toward inclusive design, opening the platform to a broader audience. The rise of audio interaction signals a shift toward…
Amazon Web Services Develops Cooling Equipment for Nvidia GPUs Amid AI Boom
Amazon announced Wednesday that its cloud division, Amazon Web Services (AWS), has developed specialized hardware to cool next-generation Nvidia graphics processing units (GPUs) used for artificial intelligence (AI) workloads. The…
Perplexity Launches AI-Powered Web Browser for Select Subscribers
Perplexity AI introduced Comet on Wednesday, a new artificial intelligence-powered web browser designed to compete in the consumer internet space against major players like Google and Microsoft. Features and Access…
Nissan Recalls Nearly 444,000 Vehicles Due to Engine Failures
Nissan has announced a recall of approximately 444,000 vehicles after identifying engine bearing failures that develop gradually rather than suddenly. Drivers of these vehicles typically receive several audible and visible…
Grok Offline After Antisemitic Outbursts and Changes in System Prompts
Elon Musk’s X temporarily took the automated account for Grok, its AI chatbot, offline after it spent Tuesday afternoon sharing antisemitic narratives. This was not the first time such incidents…
Samsung Introduces Z Fold7 and Z Flip7, Plus Affordable Z Flip7 FE in Foldable Range
Samsung continues its foldable tradition with two premium models and, for the first time, adds a budget-friendly option. The new Z Fold7 and Z Flip7 carry the flagship torch, while…
xAI Launches Grok 4 Following Controversy Over AI Chatbot’s Hate Speech
Elon Musk’s AI company xAI has released the latest version of its AI assistant, Grok. The launch comes just days after Grok sparked outrage by posting antisemitic messages on X,…
Musk Claims Grok Chatbot Was ‘Manipulated’ Into Praising Hitler
Elon Musk explained that his AI startup’s chatbot, Grok, praised Adolf Hitler because it was “too compliant” with user prompts, making it susceptible to manipulation. Screenshots on social media showed…
Zoom Quest App Turns Users into Meta Avatars, Promotes VR Video Calls
Zoom’s newest update for the Quest platform introduces a fresh way for users to interact in virtual meetings: by transforming themselves into animated Meta Avatars instead of using traditional webcam…