Acer Enters AI Wearables Market with Translation Earbuds and Smart Ring
Acer has introduced something totally new, though, with big implications going beyond PCs: Acer AI TransBuds. These cutting-edge translation earbuds would make conversations in other languages ridiculously easy. It’s a…
Microsoft Seeks to Satisfy EU with Promise to Unbundle Teams and Office
Microsoft just threw down the gauntlet on the tech industry by committing to a significant change in policy. They will no longer bundle their Teams and Office products together globally.…
Apple Poised to Unveil AirPods Pro 3 Amidst Leak and Speculation
A new Apple-related leak has pointed to the potential arrival of AirPods Pro 3, marking nearly three years since the release of the current in-ear “Pro” version of Apple’s popular…
Telegram Bans Two Black Markets Involved in $35B of Stolen Data Sales and Crypto Laundering
Telegram has taken decisive action against two massive black markets operating on its platform, shutting down operations that have generated a combined $35 billion. These illicit markets were known for…
xAI Attributes Grok’s White Genocide Comments to Unauthorized Modification
xAI, Elon Musk’s artificial intelligence company, is looking into its chat bot Grok’s responses. An incomplete and unauthorized change allowed Grok to respond to inflammatory comments about white genocide in…
FBI warns of hackers using AI-generated voice messages to impersonate US officials
Hackers have been utilizing AI-generated voice messages to impersonate senior US government officials in an attempt to breach the online accounts of both current and former officials, the FBI warned…
Instagram Threads introduces new feature for creators to share multiple links
Instagram Threads is launching a feature that lets creators share links to their other online interests and presences, taking aim at services like Linktree. The new feature will allow creators…
YouTube to Place Ads at the Most Engaging Moments in Videos
YouTube has introduced a new feature, Peak Points, that will insert ads at what it deems the “peak” moments of videos. This move, announced during the company’s Upfront presentation on…
South Korea Postpones Decision on Allowing Google to Move Hi-Res Map Data Abroad
South Korea has postponed its decision on whether to approve Google’s request to transfer high-precision map data of the country’s geography to its international servers. In February, Google sought approval…
Walmart Brings Back ‘Basket Fee’ for Certain Accounts, Rejects Link to Tariffs
Walmart recently reintroduced a “basket fee” for customers using government assistance programs, but the company insists that this decision is unrelated to President Trump’s tariffs. The company charges a $6.99…
TikTok Launches New Meditation Feature to Encourage Sleep and Time Away from the App
TikTok has introduced in-app guided meditation exercises to help users improve their sleep quality. The feature, first tested earlier this year with select teens, is now available to all users…
Philips Launches Innovative Program to 3D Print Replacement Parts
Philips has just announced a really cool new initiative, “Philips Fixables.” With this program, the company is giving customers the ability to 3D print their own replacement parts. This program…
Apple Launches Next-Gen ‘CarPlay Ultra’ Software with Aston Martin as First Partner
Apple’s next-generation version of its popular CarPlay infotainment software is finally launching, three years after it was first announced. The company revealed on Thursday that this updated version, now called…
Google Introduces New AI Accessibility Features for Android, Chrome, and Chromebook
In celebration of Global Accessibility Awareness Day, Google announced a suite of new accessibility features, including AI-powered, personality-driven settings for users’ most popular assistive tools. These updates aim to enhance…
YouTube Unveils Weekly Podcast Chart to Compete with Spotify and Apple
In doing so, YouTube has made it official with a new weekly chart of top podcast shows. Setting the stage as a serious competitive challenger to bigger incumbents, including Spotify…
Waymo Issues Software Recall for 1,200 Robotaxis Following Minor Collisions
Waymo has issued a recall for 1,200 self-driving vehicles following minor collisions involving gates, chains, and other similar roadway objects. The software update, which was first reported by Reuters, took…
Musk’s xAI Grok Chatbot Sparks Outrage with Random ‘White Genocide’ Responses
Elon Musk’s xAI chatbot, Grok, is already embroiled in a huge scandal. It began injecting unsolicited pro-Trump commentary and comments about “white genocide” in South Africa during the course of…
OpenAI launches GPT-4.1 models in ChatGPT for coding and debugging
OpenAI announced the release of its GPT-4.1 and GPT-4.1 mini AI models in ChatGPT on Wednesday. According to OpenAI spokesperson Shaokyi Amdo, the GPT-4.1 models are designed to assist software…
OpenAI Launches Safety Evaluation Hub to Address Model Hallucinations and Harmful Content
Tucked in the latest round of drama for OpenAI is growing concern about its transparency. Critics are scoffing at the benchmark scores of its new flagship model, called the o3.…
Apple Adds Eye Scrolling Feature to visionOS 3, Reports Say Hand Gestures No Longer Needed
Apple’s Vision Pro has garnered universal praise for its incredible capabilities and features. In many ways, it has lived up to the hype and become a revolutionary force in technology.…