Apple Looks to Sony for Vision Pro Gaming Upgrade
Apple appears to be exploring a new avenue to broaden the appeal of its Vision Pro mixed reality device by potentially adding support for PlayStation VR2 controllers. According to a…
Google Wallet Now Supports Digital US Passports for TSA Checkpoints
Travelers in the United States can now store a digital version of their passport in Google Wallet, simplifying identification at select Transportation Security Administration (TSA) checkpoints. The feature, available starting…
X’s Grok AI Chatbot Now Free for All Users
X has made its AI chatbot, Grok, accessible to all users, dropping the X Premium subscription requirement. Users can now interact with the chatbot under a freemium model, with 10…
Apple Faces Lawsuit Over Dropped CSAM Detection Plans for iCloud
Apple faces legal action over its decision to abandon a system designed to detect child sexual abuse material (CSAM) in iCloud. The lawsuit, filed in Northern California, accuses Apple of…
Ant Group President Cyril Han to Become CEO in March
Cyril Han, the current president and financial chief of China’s Ant Group, will step into the role of CEO starting March 1, 2025, according to an internal memo reviewed by…
US House to Vote on $3 Billion Plan to Remove Chinese Telecom Equipment
The U.S. House of Representatives plans to vote next week on a defense bill allocating over $3 billion to remove Huawei and ZTE equipment from American telecom networks. This funding…
Uber and WeRide Team Up for Robotaxi Service in Abu Dhabi
Uber and WeRide have launched a robotaxi service in Abu Dhabi, marking Uber’s first autonomous vehicle deployment outside the U.S. This collaboration brings a small-scale fleet of self-driving vehicles to…
California Requires Fingerprint Screening for Drivers Transporting Minors
California has implemented a new requirement for drivers in the rideshare and taxi industry to undergo fingerprint-based background checks before they can transport unaccompanied minors. This directive, issued by the…
Waymo Expands Its Autonomous Taxi Service to Miami
Autonomous taxi company Waymo is gearing up to launch in Miami, bringing its self-driving technology to the bustling Florida city. The expansion, detailed in a recent announcement on the company’s…
ChatGPT Pro Now Offers Advanced Tools for $200 a Month
OpenAI has unveiled a new premium tier for its flagship chatbot, ChatGPT, priced at $200 per month. Announced during the company’s “12 Days of OpenAI” livestream series, the updated subscription,…
TSMC Discusses Arizona AI Chip Production Deal with Nvidia
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. (TSMC) is reportedly in discussions with Nvidia Corp. to produce its Blackwell artificial intelligence chips at TSMC’s upcoming plant in Arizona, according to three sources familiar…
Apple Plans $1 Billion Manufacturing Facility in Indonesia
Apple is planning a $1 billion investment in a manufacturing facility in Indonesia, according to the country’s investment minister, Rosan Roeslani. The plant is expected to produce components for smartphones…
Apple and Baidu hit roadblocks in AI adaptation for China
Apple and Baidu are collaborating to integrate advanced AI features into iPhones sold in China, but technical and policy hurdles may complicate their efforts. The Information reported that the companies…
Waze’s Community Reporting Feature Comes to Google Maps
Google Maps users are beginning to see reports from Waze’s driver community integrated directly into the app, merging one of Waze’s most popular features with Google’s flagship navigation tool. This…
U.S. Senators React to Chinese Hacking Campaign Targeting Telecoms
U.S. senators are ramping up their efforts to address a growing cybersecurity threat following a classified briefing on the Chinese hacking campaign, Salt Typhoon. The briefing, held Wednesday, provided alarming…
Amazon Partners with Orbital Materials to Trial Carbon Capture at Data Centers
Amazon has partnered with Orbital Materials, an AI startup, to deploy a novel carbon capture technology at one of its AWS data centers. This collaboration addresses the surging energy demands…
Chinese Hackers Steal Metadata in Major Cybersecurity Breach
A Chinese hacking group, known as “Salt Typhoon,” has stolen a significant amount of Americans’ metadata in an ongoing cyberespionage campaign, a senior U.S. official revealed on Wednesday. The hackers…
Walmart Finalizes $2.3 Billion Acquisition of Vizio
Walmart has officially completed its $2.3 billion acquisition of Vizio, marking a major step in the retail giant’s push to grow its connected TV advertising business. The all-cash deal, initially…
Schneider Electric and Nvidia Team Up to Create AI Data Center Cooling Systems
Schneider Electric, the French electrical equipment giant, is collaborating with Nvidia to create advanced cooling systems for artificial intelligence (AI) data centers. These systems will support Nvidia’s flagship servers, set…
Amazon Music’s “2024 Delivered” Is Here to Compete with Spotify Wrapped
Amazon Music has officially entered the year-end recap game with its new feature, 2024 Delivered. Launched on Tuesday, the tool offers a detailed look at user listening habits, including top…